October 10- No School!

October 11- Beginning of second 9-week period

October 12- PTA Teacher Appreciation Lunch

October 14- PTA Reflections Submissions Due

October 18- Make-Up School Photos

October 21- PTA Fall Festival and Reflections Showcase

October 24-28- Media Center Book Character Pumpkin Patch

October 28- Donation Dress Down Day

November 1-30- PTA Read-A-Thon

View the SCCPSS Academic calendar at this link.

View the SCCPSS Assessment calendar at this link.

Throughout the school year, Ellis has a school-wide focus on specific positive character traits. Each teacher may choose to highlight these "Grace & Courtesy" emphases differently, but as a school we follow a general common curriculum.

From October 11th-October 28th, our school-wide Grace & Courtesy emphasis is RESPECT.

The language for identifying/naming RESPECT in "The Self-Awakened Child" series by Jonathan Wolff

• When I listen to what other people say and do not ignore them or interrupt them when they are talking, I am listening with Respect.
• When I remember to think about other people's feelings before I act or talk, I am acting with Respect for others.
• When I take good care of the things that belong to others, I am Respecting other people's things.
• When I take good care of myself, my feelings, and my things, I am acting with Self-Respect.
• When I treat people the way I like to be treated, I am acting with Respect for others.

• Giveaways and Games
• Plant Swap
• Reflections Showcase
• Spirit Wear Sales
• Face Painting
• Food Trucks
• and much more!

If you can volunteer to donate items or your time, please click this link to sign-up. Your assistance will be much appreciated!

Visit the Ellis website for more information.

**This year, every student who brings a book character pumpkin to display will be entered in a raffle to win a choice between two special prizes.**

Visit the Ellis website for more information.

Visit the Ellis website for more information including a link to sign up for a time slot.

Visit the PTA Reflections Contest page on the Ellis website for more information including official rules and entry form.

If your child or someone you know could benefit from school counseling support, Backpack Buddies, or any school supplies, please let us know.

Ms. Rebecca, School Counselor, Primary & Lower Elementary

912-395-5470 x71202

tinyurl.com/BookMsRebecca

rebecca.burkhart@sccpss.com

Mr. Wes, School Counselor, Upper Elementary & Erdkinder

912-395-5470 x71243

tinyurl.com/BookMrWesC

wesley.cooper@sccpss.com

Ms. Lauren, School Counseling Intern from Georgia Southern University

This book is what the entire Ellis staff is studying together throughout this school year and what the family engagement team is using as a basis for their discussions during their monthly Saturday morning meetings.

If you are interested in borrowing a copy of this book, contact Ms. Lisa (lisa.odonnell@sccpss.com) and provide her with your name, your student's name, phone number, and email address. She will set up a community account for you, check out a book to you, and send the book home with your student.

The 2022-2023 BOOK IT! reading program will begin October 1st for all interested Pre-K through 6th grade students. Visit the BOOK IT! page of the Ellis website for more information including how to sign your student(s) up to participate.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Happy reading!

Ms. Lisa

Library Media Technology Specialist

Charles Ellis Montessori Academy

lisa.odonnell@sccpss.com

Here's how you can enroll and participate in just a few steps:

1. Visit this link and follow the instructions to "Join Club Publix"
2. Provide your phone number every time you check out at Publix.
3. Publix will donate a portion of qualifying purchases to our school!

We send out school-wide announcements regularly via email and text.

It is important for you to receive these notifications through text messaging in the case of an severe weather/emergency.

To opt-in for text notifications, text "Yes" to the number 87569.

Click here to view the new Charles Ellis Montessori Academy website.

Please visit the SCCPSS website regularly for the most up-to-date district information.