WEEKLY WONDERS
Charles Ellis Montessori Academy, May 17, 2021
Important Dates
May 17- Technology Return for Cohort A
May 17-18- Cohort A In-Person Instructional Days
May 18- "Pop Up" Spring Art Show and PreK-3rd Grade Book Giveaway
May 19- Technology Return for Cohort B
May 19-21- Cohort B In-Person Instructional Days
May 19- Introduction to Erdkinder for Parents Meeting
May 21- Last Day of School!
May 24-26- Student Technology Return (Cohort C)
Ellis Technology Return Procedures:
***Cohort C, please use this link to schedule an appointment to return your student device (and/or media center books!) to school between May 24-26th.***
- 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).
Introduction to Erdkinder Parent Meeting
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 933 9391 4105
If you have any questions, contact Erdkinder team lead, Ms. Susan, at susan.torrance@sccpss.com
Rescheduled!
The "Pop Up" Spring Art Show has been rescheduled. In addition to having student art displayed for viewing, we will be handing out books to all PreK-3rd Grade students.
Please join us for this drive-through event which will take place in front of the Ellis building.
Tuesday, May 18th, 4-6pm
E-mail any questions to tiia.strong@sccpss.com or lisa.odonnell@sccpss.com
Charles Ellis Presents
Upper Elementary students at Charles Ellis Montessori Academy have spent the past few weeks exploring the fundamental needs and creating projects sharing their research. We hope that our projects will challenge you to further your thinking about the amazing gift of life and inspire you be thankful for those who ensure that your needs are met.
New School Council Members
Welcome to the newly elected School Council Members:
Mary Britton Senseney
Lori Wynn
Jennifer Drey
Amanda Fanelli (returning for second term)
Also joining us will be our new PTA Co-Presidents: Kellie Groover and Emily Salzer, as well as our new Teacher of the Year, Beth Whelan!
Thank you to those rolling off: Brendan Ferarra, Suzy Wallace, Gloria Rigsbee, Melanie Finnegan (PTA), Holly McCormick (PTA), and Trent Kissenger (Teacher of the Year, who voluntarily served an additional year during the Pandemic - he is amazing).
From the Clinic
If your student has medication in the Nurse’s Office, please contact Nurse Chris to arrange pick up on your student’s last day at school. Any medication remaining after Friday, May 21, 2021, will be destroyed, per SCCPSS policy.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me.
Thank you,
Nurse Chris
912-395-5470 Ext. 71213
Counselor's Corner
All 6th year students have learned more about the Erdkinder experience as they gear up for their 7th grade year. Next week, parents of current 6th year students are invited to a special Zoom Introduction to Erdkinder presentation on Wednesday, May 19th, at 6pm.
Last call for your feedback:
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.
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
Summer Reading
Did you know that your student can check out books through Live Oak Public Library LOPL)with their student number? It is a partnership between SCCPSS and LOPL called the PINES P.L.A.Y. Program. Find out more information at the link below:
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.
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!
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
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SCCPSS Website
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