WEEKLY WONDERS
Charles Ellis Montessori Academy, May 10, 2021
Important Dates
May 10-12- Cohort A In-Person Instructional Days
May 12- Field Day (Cohort A)
May 13-14- Cohort B In-Person Instructional Days
May 13- "Pop Up" Spring Art Show
May 14- Field Day (Cohorts B and C)
May 17-18- Student Technology Return (Cohort A)
May 19-21- Student Technology Return (Cohort B)
May 21- Last Day of School!
May 24-26- Student Technology Return (Cohort C)
Congratulations!
Congratulations goes out to two of our 8th grade students, Cora B. and Carter C., on earning Superior and Merit awards respectively at the State-Level Georgia Student Media Festival!
You can view their projects on the SCCPSS Communication YouTube page:
Cora- https://youtu.be/cZEILOcnqOs
Carter- https://youtu.be/bEk48cnySOI
Job well done, Cora and Carter!
Ellis Technology Return Procedures:
- If your student has saved any pictures/files on the device that you would like to keep, move those to their student Google Drive. Click here for a quick video tutorial.
- Make sure the device is fully charged when it is returned so that we can ensure that the device is in working order.
- If there is damage to the device, please contact Ms. Lisa now so that we can arrange payment for the repair, if applicable.
Please note: Students attending summer school will keep their devices until summer school is over.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Lisa (lisa.odonnell@sccpss.com).
Field Day
Schedule:
Cohort A- Wednesday, May 12th
Cohort B- Friday, May 14th
Cohort C- Friday, May 14th- Use these slides for Field Day fun!
8-9am (Primary)
9-10:30am (Lower El)
10:30am-12pm (Upper El)
12-1:30pm (Erdkinder)
List of suggested items for students to wear/bring:
- Towel (Lower El, Upper El, and Erdkinder ONLY!)
- Water Bottle
- Tennis Shoes
- Hat
- Sunscreen**
**Please apply sunscreen at home--teachers cannot assist with this!**
Ellis "Pop Up" Spring Art Show
Please join us for this drive-through event which will take place in front of the Ellis building!
Thursday, May 13th, 4-6pm
E-mail any questions to tiia.strong@sccpss.com
Voting for School Council
Voting closes on May 10th!
GMAS Testing
Except for a few make-up exams that will be completed by individual students Monday-Wednesday, May 10-12th, we are done with GMAS testing!
Counselor's Corner
Next week, 6th year students will receive more information about Erdkinder as they get ready to transition. Ms. Rebecca will be meeting with these students at the following times:
- Cohort A 6th years- Wednesday, May 12 at 12:00
- Cohort B 6th years- Thursday, May 13 at 12:00
- Cohort C 6th years- Friday, May 14 at 12:00 on Zoom
As we wrap up this year and plan for the future of our Ellis School Counseling Program, please take a few moments to fill out this brief survey: https://forms.gle/tU221X8F1mvR16EV8
Your input helps to better serve students! Thanks for your support!
Ms. Rebecca, School Counselor
912-395-5470 x2
or you can message me on ItsLearning
School-Wide Grace & Courtesy Focus
The Language for Identifying/Naming the Qualities of Acceptance from the "Self- Awakened Child" series by Jonathan Wolff:
- When I feel peaceful about things I cannot change and I try to live happily with them, I am acting with Acceptance.
- When I feel peaceful about people I cannot change and I try to live happily with them, I am acting with Acceptance.
PTA Officers for 2021-2023
Co-Presidents: Kellie Groover & Emily Salzer
Co-Vice Presidents: Yael Elfassy & Amanda Fanelli
Secretary: Dionne McAffee (2nd Term)
Treasurer: Melanie Finnegan
We want to extend a huge THANK YOU to those who served on the PTA Board for the last two years. Your service to Ellis has been invaluable and appreciated!
PTA Committees:
Arts Enrichment –VACANCY
Bobcat Dads – Sean Finnegan
Campus Beautification – Jeni Brady
Communications – Sarah Smith
Cultural Diversity – Beverly Johnson
Health & Wellness – Mary Britton Senseney & Sarah Hartley
Membership – Lori Wynn
Parent Advisory – Kelly Pack & Erin Roma
School Safety – Christy Caughran
Science Enrichment – Jennifer Bailey & Lauren Wills
Special Events -- VACANCY
Teacher/Staff Appreciation – Yvette Upton
Teacher Liaison – Lisa O’Donnell
If you are interested in joining or chairing a committee, you can contact Melanie Finnegan at melanietfinnegan@gmail.com.
Next PTA meeting: August 2021
Savannah Bananas Tickets
It is not too late to purchase your Savannah Bananas tickets to support the Ellis PTA!
When: Friday, May 28th, 2021
What: Savannah Bananas game admission with unlimited hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, popcorn, cookies, soda, and water
How Much: $18 (Kids 3 and Under are free!)
Join the fun as the Savannah Bananas take on the Lexington County Blowfish! Order your all-inclusive tickets online and pick up at the game.
Gates open at 5:30pm and the game starts at 7pm.
A portion of each ticket sold at the link below will be donated to the Ellis PTA. Tickets are limited, so order today!
Order your tickets here: https://ellispta.memberhub.store/store
Congratulations!
From the Clinic
Please read the attached flyer with health and safety information.
Covid-19 Parent at Home Screening
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me.
Thank you,
Nurse Chris
912-395-5470 Ext. 71213
Contact US!
Ms. Ja'Dayia Coleman-Kennedy
jadayia.coleman-kennedy@sccpss.com
Information Specialist Clerk
Ms. Lucy Holloway
School Secretary
Ms. Patricia Solomon-Brown
patricia.solomon-brown@sccpss.com
Library Media Technology Specialist
PTA Teacher Liaison
Ms. Lisa O'Donnell
Email: Tanya.Melville@sccpss.com
Website: http://internet.savannah.chatham.k12.ga.us/schools/Ellis/default.aspx
Location: 220 East 49th Street, Savannah, GA, USA
Phone: (912) 395-5470
Ellis Montessori Academy Website
Click here to view the new Charles Ellis Montessori Academy website.
SCCPSS Website
Please visit this website regularly for the most up-to-date SCCPSS District information.