The Week of October 30th

Weekly Newsletter

Room 21 made a Desperaux pumpkin for the Charles Ellis Pumpkin Patch in the Media Center.

PTA READ-A-THON November 1- November 30th
This year, we are hoping to purchase online Science Resources!
Students who raise $100 or more receive a gift certificate to our Scholastic Book Fair in December!

Sidewalk Arts Festival

November 3rd

Sidewalk space and chalk will be provided for $10. All proceeds go to the Erdkinder Community at Ellis.

Field Trips

Please be on the lookout for field trip forms to go home at the beginning of this week. The new dates for our field trips are November 8th and 9th. We have already collected all field trip funds for the year, so no money is due at this time. Make sure that the form is filled out and returned immediately. Thank you.

Cooking in the Classroom

The fire inspector came to Ellis and we found out that having our new oven in the classroom is in violation of the fire code. We will need to use our oven in the cafeteria from now on. Parent volunteers will be necessary to make this happen. So, if you are interested in volunteering to help our students cook in the cafeteria, please send me an email. I will respond to the parent's who have volunteered when we have an activity planned.

Fall Festival

Thank you to all of the families that helped out with the Fall Festival. A great time was had by all!

Local Farm Bags

The Health and Wellness Committee of the PTA is announcing the return of the Local Farm Bag Program.  Please call 912-272-4202 or follow the link below to place your order!
http://localfarmbag.com/

Dates to Remember:

10/31       Spooky Stories read by Bobcat Dads

11/1-30    PTA Read-A-Thon

11/3         Sidewalk Arts Festival 4-6pm

11/8      Election Day-School for ALL STAFF & STUDENTS Make up days
11/11     School Holiday – Veterans’ Day
11/11     Parent Education (5:30) and PTA (6:30)
11/18     Dress Down Day - $1 – Pennies for Patients
11/21-22 Hurricane make up days 
11/23-25 School Holidays – Thanksgiving Break 

Upcoming HEALTHY snack weeks for 23 students: 

Some suggestions for snack are: precut fruit (apples, grapes, bananas cut in half, oranges, etc.), precut vegetables with hummus for dipping, cheese and crackers, granola bars or chewies, trail mix, applesauce, hummus and crackers, yogurt or Gogurt, graham crackers…  The purpose of snack is to provide a nutritious energy booster when the students need it.  Please keep in mind the nutritional value when choosing a snack.  

           

10/31     Jaylen X.

11/7       Devin (4 Days)

11/14     Paloma

11/28     Eva

The Week of October 24th

Weekly Newsletter

Room 21 Wish List

• napkins
• coffee filters
• paper plates

For the families of GEP students:

GEP NEWS

The Ellis GEP students will be helping to serve the homeless community in Savannah by collecting supplies for the Emmaus House. Each day, the Emmaus House serves breakfast and lunch to people who are unable to provide for themselves. We would like to begin by providing supplies needed for serving food. If you are able, please begin sending in some of the following items and we will sort and deliver them Oct 25.

·                     Plastic utensils ·                     Paper plates ·                     Paper bowls

·                     Napkins ·                     Disposable coffee cups ·                     Large aluminum trays/pans

There is a collection box located in the front foyer of Ellis.

Thank You!

Local Farm Bags

The Health and Wellness Committee of the PTA is announcing the return of the Local Farm Bag Program.  Please call 912-272-4202 or follow the link below to place your order!

http://localfarmbag.com/

Field Trips

We still have no definite dates for the make-up field trips to Massey, but we do have a date for the Musical Explorers Field trip in December. I will be sending home a permission slip for this trip, so please be on the lookout for that.

Fall Conferences

Thank you for coming in and meeting with me to discuss your student's progress. I have enjoyed our conferences and am excited to have them completed this week. If you have not yet signed up for a conference, please do so by clicking the link below and choosing a time that best suits your schedule. If none of the times listed work for you, please send me an email and we can find a time that works for all of us.

Fall Conferences

Cooking in the Classroom

The fire inspector came to Ellis and we found out that having our new oven in the classroom is in violation of the fire code. We will need to use our oven in the cafeteria from now on. Parent volunteers will be necessary to make this happen. So, if you are interested in volunteering to help our students cook in the cafeteria, please send me an email. I will respond to the parent's who have volunteered when we have an activity planned.

Fall Festival

It's almost time for the Annual Fall Festival, which will be held on Friday, October 28!  We need volunteers to assist with the event as well as to donate goods.  If you are interested in volunteering you can contact Kelly Pack at events.ellispta@gmail.com or use the Sign Up Genius below.  

Thank you!

Fall Festival

Sidewalk Arts Festival has been rescheduled. 

Dates to Remember:

10/18-10/26  Conferences-Room 21

10/25       ESOW School Store

10/24-28  Great Pumpkin Book Characters (Media Center)

10/28       Fall Festival 4-7pm
10/28       Dress Down Day $1-Ellis Athletics Program
10/31       Halloween

11/3         Sidewalk Arts Festival 4-6pm

Upcoming HEALTHY snack weeks for 23 students: 

Some suggestions for snack are: precut fruit (apples, grapes, bananas cut in half, oranges, etc.), precut vegetables with hummus for dipping, cheese and crackers, granola bars or chewies, trail mix, applesauce, hummus and crackers, yogurt or Gogurt, graham crackers…  The purpose of snack is to provide a nutritious energy booster when the students need it.  Please keep in mind the nutritional value when choosing a snack.  

           

10/24    Stella

10/31     Jaylen X.

11/7       Devin

The Week of October 16th

Weekly Newsletter

Hurricane Matthew

I hope this newsletter finds you and your family safe and recovering from the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew. I understand that some of you are facing some real challenges in the coming days and weeks. Please know that if you or your student needs anything, I would like to offer my support through this very tough time. If you are aware of any other student/family who have been affected by the storm and need any kind of assistance, please let me know and I will see what we can do to help out. 

I have been up to the school and there has been no damage to Room 21. I took Winn-Dixie (the frog) with me when we evacuated and he weathered the storm. I'm sure he will be glad to be back in Room 21 with all of you soon!

This is what we know:

• On Sunday, October 9, 2016 the district began  immediate assessment and recovery operation.
• All district facilities have gone through debris removal and cleanup protocols.
• All facilities have power.
• No facility experienced a catastrophic event that rendered it useless.  Exterior damages were mostly incurred due to the impact of wind, roof leaks were experienced at many schools, and some flooding.  Downed trees created impasse issues, but they have since been cleared.
• In situations where flooding did exist or water entry occurred due roof leaking, moisture protocols have been followed for proper remediation, dry out, and air quality testing. 
• Facilities have been thoroughly checked and have been deemed safe for operation.
• All facilities have gone through proper cleanup and testing protocols, where warranted, and are deemed safe for opening.
• School Make Up Days - If any days are to be made up it will come by a recommendation of the Superintendent.  The Superintendent is currently working to present an option to the Board during the Nov. 9 School Board meeting.  Based on emergency flexibility and waiver options it is unlikely that all 9 days (8 for Hurricane Matthew and 1 for Tropical Storm Hermine) will be required for make-up.  No further information is available at this time as to the amount of make-up days or when they will be taken.

Field Trips

While the school was closed last week, our class missed a field trip to downtown Savannah. We will reschedule the field trip and I will let you know the new dates as soon as I have the information. Please look for new field trip forms to be signed at that time.

Fall Conferences

I was unable to hold previously scheduled conferences due to school closings. The following link will take you to the new Fall Conference Schedule. Please sign up for a date and time that works for your family. If we met prior to the school closings, there is no need for you to sign up again.

Fall Conference Link

Sidewalk Arts Festival

The Sidewalk Arts Festival will be rescheduled. I will keep you updated as I receive more information.

Dates to Remember:

10/18-10/26  Conferences-Room 21

10/18           ESOW School Store

10/18       Parent Education 5:30 PTA 6:30
10/24-28  Great Pumpkin Book Characters (Media Center)
10/28       Dress Down Day $1-Ellis Athletics Program
10/31       Halloween

Upcoming HEALTHY snack weeks for 23 students: 

Some suggestions for snack are: precut fruit (apples, grapes, bananas cut in half, oranges, etc.), precut vegetables with hummus for dipping, cheese and crackers, granola bars or chewies, trail mix, applesauce, hummus and crackers, yogurt or Gogurt, graham crackers…  The purpose of snack is to provide a nutritious energy booster when the students need it.  Please keep in mind the nutritional value when choosing a snack.  

           

10/17    Shelby

10/24    Stella

10/31     Jaylen X.

11/7       Devin

The Week of October 2nd

Weekly Newsletter

Fall Conferences

Thank you to everyone who has signed up for a conference. I look forward to seeing you. If you haven't, please select a time that works for your family to come meet with me and discuss your student's progress. Here is the link to the conference schedule:

Fall Conferences

PTA Reflections Contest

Please visit the following website to find information about this year's PTA Reflections Contest. This year's theme is "What is your story?"

PTA Reflections

Sidewalk Arts Festival

Please plan to attend the Sidewalk Arts Festival on Friday, October 7th. Students can purchase sidewalk squares for $10 every morning this week. All proceeds will benefit the Erdkinder (Middle School) program at Ellis.

SWAF Flyer

 Dates to Remember:

9/27-10/13  Conferences-Room 21

10/5           ESOW School Store

10/6        6th-8th Grade Fall Band Concert- Multi-Purpose Room  6:00pm              
10/7        Sidewalk Arts Festival 
10/18       Parent Education 5:30 PTA 6:30
10/24-28  Great Pumpkin Book Characters (Media Center)
10/28       Dress Down Day $1-Ellis Athletics Program
10/31       Halloween

Upcoming HEALTHY snack weeks for 23 students: 

Some suggestions for snack are: precut fruit (apples, grapes, bananas cut in half, oranges, etc.), precut vegetables with hummus for dipping, cheese and crackers, granola bars or chewies, trail mix, applesauce, hummus and crackers, yogurt or Gogurt, graham crackers…  The purpose of snack is to provide a nutritious energy booster when the students need it.  Please keep in mind the nutritional value when choosing a snack.  

           

10/3      Aleksandar
10/10    Willow
10/17    Shelby

10/24    Stella