The Week of March 27th

Weekly Newsletter

Welcome Back from Spring Break!

I hope you all had a restful Spring Break. We are in the 4th quarter and the end of the year is quickly approaching. This is always such a busy time at Charles Ellis and there will be many things happening, beginning with GMAS testing next week. 

GMAS Testing Schedule

Monday          4/3                  ELA   Section 1

Tuesday         4/4                  ELA   Section 2       
Wednesday    4/5                  Math  Section 1           Thursday       4/6                  Math  Section W2

Although 3rd grade students will take the GMAS test on the above dates, 5th and 8th grade students will continue to take the test on 4/7, 4/10 and make-ups will be on 4/11. This means that parents will not be able to come in for lunch or to volunteer on any of those days. I am sorry for the inconvenience. 

Dates to Remember:

3/27: Return from Spring Break

4/3-4/11: GMAS Testing 

4/13: Field Day (Tentative Date)
4/14: NO School – Spring Holiday
4/18: 3rd Grade Field Trip
4/19: 1st and 2nd Grade Field Trip
4/18: Parent Education (5:30) and PTA Elections (6:30)
4/24–4/28: BOGO Book Fair
4/27: Book Fair Late Night
4/27: CultureFest
4/28: Dress Down Day - $1 – Autism Awareness 
4/29: PTA Talent Show

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.  

3/27      Wyatt

4/3        Alex

4/10      Britt
4/17      Dajshea

The Week of March 13th

Weekly Newsletter

Spring Pictures

**Students are allowed to dress up for Spring Pictures on Monday, March 13th. Envelopes for class pictures were sent home with students last week. Class pictures are $10 and money is due on Monday.

Field Day T-shirts

Green Field Day T-shirt order forms were sent home last week. An extra copy of the order form went home with all students on Friday, whether they'd brought back the green forms or not. Both the  t-shirt order forms and money are due this week. Our class color is Athletic Heather Gray.

Athletic Heather Gray

GMAS Testing

3rd grade students will begin taking the Math and Language Arts portions of the GMAS test beginning on April 3rd. Please make sure that your student is well rested, hydrated, and nourished. Studies show that these three things can drastically impact a child's performance on tests. 

Monday          4/3                  ELA sect. 1-2      Grade 3^rd-8^th       

Tuesday         4/4                   ELA sect. 3         Grade 3^rd-8^th        

Wednesday    4/5                   Math                 Grade 3^rd-8^th       

Thursday       4/6                   Makeups 

KISS A PIG

Students are invited to bring in $2 on Thursday to raise money for Diabetes prevention and awareness. $1 to dress in GREEN and $1 to attend the KISS A PIG Dance which will be located in the Multipurpose Room and will take place during Explorations. If your student would not like to attend they will go to their regularly scheduled Exploration. There will be St. Patrick's Day Accessories for sale as well. 

Savannah Derby Devils

The Savannah Derby Devils came to Charles Ellis to promote healthy eating on Wednesday. The students were excited to meet the Derby Devils and watch them perform stunts in the Multipurpose Room. 

LEGO CHALLENGE 

Some of our students participated in the Lego Challenge to help raise money for Wyatt Rath. Nearly $1,000 was raised by Ms. Olivia and the Lego Club!

  

Dates to Remember:

3/13: Spring Pictures
3/15: Kindergarten Orientation
3/16: Dress Down Day - $1 – Green It Up and $1 for Kiss a Pig Dance
3/17 – 24: Spring Break

3/27 Return from Spring Break

4/3 GMAS Testing Begins

4/13 Field Day (Tentative Date)

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.  

3/13      Nico

3/27      Wyatt

4/3        Alex

4/10      Britt

The Week of March 6th

Weekly Newsletter

Wyatt's Lego Challenge

Students at Charles Ellis are again raising money to support Wyatt Rath on his road to recovery. On March 7th, to support Wyatt in his battle against Leukemia, children will be able to bring a bag of Legos from home to compete in the LEGO CHALLENGE. It will cost $5 to participate. If kids do not have Legos, some will be provided. Students will need to bring $5 and legos (if they have them) to participate in this fundraiser on March 7th.

Sidewalk Arts Festival 

The Sidewalk Arts Festival was rescheduled for Friday, March 10th. Sidewalk squares and a box of chalk are $10 and all the proceeds go to fund Erdkinder trips. There will be snacks available to purchase. The Sidewalk Arts Festival will be held Friday from 3-6.

Montessori Week: Peace Celebration

On Friday, we concluded Montessori Week with students and staff gathering in the back yard and singing songs for peace. Many staff members and students came to school dressed as their favorite Montessori materials, including Ms. Tanya, who was the hundred board. 

Plant and Animal Adaptations Presentations

Students from Room 21 joined Ms. Jazmin's class for plant and animal adaptations lessons on Wednesday and Thursday. They were able to see firsthand both plant and animal adaptations in the classroom. Thank you to all the presenters that were able to share their expertise with our students during Science Week.

 

Dates to Remember:

3/7: LEGO CHALLENGE FUNDRAISER FOR WYATT

3/10: Sidewalk Arts Festival 3-6pm
3/13: Spring Pictures
3/15: Kindergarten Orientation
3/16: Dress Down Day - $1 – Green It Up and $1 for Kiss a Pig Dance
3/17 – 24: Spring 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.  

3/6        Aleksander

3/13      Nico

3/27      Wyatt