The Week of May 1st

Weekly Newsletter

End of the Year at Ellis

All classrooms at Ellis will need to be packed up for renovations before teachers leave school on Tuesday, May 23rd. We will be moving classrooms over the summer, after renovations have been completed. My plan is to continue with small group lessons, research projects, and testing for the next 2 weeks. The final week of school will be dedicated to cleaning materials and the classroom. I have had families ask what they can do to be of assistance and these are the ways in which I think families can help with our move. Please donate paper towels, all natural wipes, bubble wrap, painters tape, packing tape, and boxes that are in good condition. Also, if you are available the weekend of May 20th to help us move boxes, please let me know via email. I know that is a tough weekend for families since school ends on the 19th. If you cannot help, don't worry, I've got three teenagers at home that I know will be available that weekend.

Musical Explorers Concert

We will be attending our 2nd Musical Explorers concert this week. I sent out field trip forms last week. If you haven't done so already, please send them back ASAP.

Culture Fest

We enjoyed Culture Fest last Thursday night! There was singing, dancing, and delicious foods from around the world. Here are some photos of the festivities.

BOGO Book Fair

The BOGO Book Fair was a huge success! Thank you to the families who donated books to our classroom. Our friends are very excited about all of their new reads! 

Charles Ellis Presents

Based on Maria Montessori's Great Lessons, 4th-6th grade students invite you to come out and enjoy a 30 year tradition. 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students have written the scripts, made the costumes, choreographed the dances, and are ready to share their work with the world! The show will be Thursday, May 4th at the Ellis playground at 6:30. Tickets will be $5.00 each and are being sold in the media center and at the door the night of the show. 

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ROOM 21 WISH LIST

paper towels 

all natural wipes

boxes in good condition

bubble wrap

painters tape

packing tape

UPCOMING EVENTS
5/4: Ellis Presents 
5/5: $1 Dress Down for UNCF

5/5: Musical Explorers 

5/12: PTA Talent Show

5/19: Last Day of School
5/20: Packing and Moving

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.  

5/1       Jamerson
5/8       Nahiem
5/15     Jaylain

The Week of April 24th

Weekly Newsletter

Musical Explorers Concert

We will be attending our 2nd Musical Explorers concert in May. I will be sending out field trip forms this week. Please send them back ASAP.

Culture Fest

Culture Fest will be held this Thursday on the playground and in the Multi-purpose Room from 6-8. Please join us for songs, dancing, poetry, and food! Remember to bring a blanket or chairs to watch performances in the backyard. Follow the link below to sign up to bring a dish.

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4faaaa23a0f58-culture

BOGO Book Fair

The BOGO Book Fair is happening this week in the Media Center. LATE NIGHT from 4-7 on Thursday.

Field Trips

Students went to Oatland Island on Tuesday and Wednesday. Here are some pictures from the 2nd grade field trip.

SRI/MAP Testing

2nd and 3rd grade students were tested. There will be retests for anyone who didn't meet the benchmark after May 5th.

321073014-2016-2017-Promotion-Criteria by Marianne on Scribd

ROOM 21 WISH LIST
plastic forks 
paper plates

UPCOMING EVENTS

4/24–4/28: BOGO Book Fair
4/27: Book Fair Late Night
4/27: CultureFest
4/28: Dress Down Day - $1 – Autism Awareness

5/5: Musical Explorers 
5/12: 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.  

4/24      Isabella
5/1       Jamerson
5/8       Nahiem
5/15     Jaylain

The Week of April 17th

Weekly Newsletter

Field Day

The weather was perfect for our walk down to Daffin Park last Thursday. Students had a ton of fun competing in games that were put together by Coach Lesley. Thank you to all the parents who helped out on Field Day. We couldn't have done it without you!

**Students shared helmets on Field Day** It would be a good idea to check your child's head for lice over the next couple of weeks. Just to be on the safe side!

Field Trips

We will be headed out to Oatland Island this week. 3rd grade students will go on Tuesday, and 1st and 2nd grade students will go on Wednesday. Your child should wear closed toe shoes with socks. Please apply bug spray and sun screen at home. 

SRI/MAP Testing

The SRI/MAP testing window opens on April 17th. 2nd and 3rd grade students will be tested sometime in the next two weeks. 

321073014-2016-2017-Promotion-Criteria by Marianne on Scribd

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.  

4/17      Dajshea
4/24      Isabella
5/1       Jamerson
5/8       Nahiem
5/15     Jaylain

The Week of April 10th

Weekly Newsletter

GMAS Testing

Testing will continue for 5th and 8th grade students on 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 those days. I am sorry for the inconvenience. 

Field Day

Field Day is this Thursday at Daffin Park. Please read the letter below and email me if you would like to volunteer to help out on Thursday. I will be sending home a permission slip with your student on Monday. Please be sure to return all permission slips ASAP.

Field Day Letter 2017 by Marianne on Scribd

Dates to Remember:

4/10-4/11: GMAS Testing 

4/13: Field Day 
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.  

4/10      Britt
4/17      Dajshea
4/24      Isabella
5/1       Jamerson
5/8       Nahiem
5/15     Jaylain

The Week of April 3rd

Weekly Newsletter

GMAS Testing Monday-Thursday

All students will report to Room 21 in the morning. 1st/2nd grade friends will gather materials and go down to the Media Center with Ms. Sonya. Ms. Sonya taught 1st /2nd grade for over 10 years. She is now a 4/5 teacher at Ellis and she will be with our 1st/2nd grade friends Monday-Thursday, while I am testing 3rd graders in Room 21. Students that are in the Media Center will enjoy activities and lessons with Ms. Sonya, Ms. Lisa and Ms. Laura. I have gathered materials for students to continue skill practice while they are not in lessons. P.E. is scheduled every morning for our group and we expect to be back together in Room 21 before noon every day. We will have time for recess and a few lessons in the afternoon.  Although testing will continue April 7th and 10th (with make-ups on the 11th), all lower elementary students will be in their regular classrooms. If you have any questions about this, please shoot me an email.

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 2

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:

4/3-4/11: GMAS Testing 

4/13: Field Day 
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.  

4/3        Alex

4/10      Britt
4/17      Dajshea