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

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