WEEKLY WONDERS

Pictured above: Primary students learn in a small group in a flex classroom.

Photo credit: Ms. Brenda

Dear Bobcat Families,

In the wake of the recent hurricane, I want to extend my heartfelt thoughts to each of you as we navigate the challenges of power, water, and internet outages, along with property damage many of us have faced. While our community has certainly felt the impact, it's important to remember the areas that have been affected even more severely. As we come together to support one another, let us also keep those communities in our hearts and consider how we can extend our help. Our commitment to resilience and compassion is a cornerstone of our Montessori values, and I encourage everyone to lean on each other during this time. Please reach out if you need assistance or support; we are here for you.

Warm regards,

Ms. Amanda

October 10- Donation Dress Down Day

October 11- Staff Planning Day

October 11- PTA Grant Deadline

October 14- No School!

October 15- Make-Up Photo Day
October 16- School Council Meeting

October 25- Donation Dress Down Day
October 25- PTA Fall Festival

October 26- Family Engagement Gathering

View the SCCPSS Academic calendar at this link.

View the SCCPSS Assessment calendar at this link.

If you still have unpurchased student photo packets, please return them to school ASAP.

• This is a fundraiser for our school! Strawbridge donates a small portion of every purchase to Ellis...so we appreciate your support!
• You can purchase online at Strawbridge.net using the code in the packet or you may send cash or check (payable to Strawbridge Studios) to school in the envelope provided.
• Make-up picture day is October 15th for anyone who was absent or who does not like their photo. More information about this will be sent out to families via this newsletter closer to time.

If you have any questions, contact Ms. Lisa (lisa.odonnell@sccpss.com).

Throughout the school year, Ellis has a school-wide focus on certain 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 7-25th, 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.

**Update 10/4/24** Happy October! The BOOK IT! Reading program has begun, but it is not too late to sign your student up to participate.

The BOOK IT! Program is a FREE reading incentive program intended to inspire a lifelong love of reading in PreK-6th Grade students. Ms. Lisa participated in the program as an elementary student and is excited to facilitate the program for Ellis students again this school year.

The program is simple...read to your student or encourage them to read at least 20 minutes per day (5 days a week) and you will receive a coupon (via email) for a FREE one-topping, personal size pizza from Pizza Hut every month. The program runs from October through March.

If your student would like to participate or if you have any questions, email Ms. Lisa (lisa.odonnell@sccpss.com). By emailing Ms. Lisa, you agree to allow your email address to be submitted to BOOK IT! so that you can receive the free pizza coupons for your student. Your student will receive a reading log from Ms. Lisa every month to keep track of their reading.

Happy reading, Bobcats!

The annual PTA Fall Festival is Friday, October 25th, but we need your help!

If you can volunteer your time to set-up, supervise games, assist with food sales, or clean up, please click this link to sign up.

Thank you for keeping this beloved school tradition running! We couldn't do it without you.

The deadline for your student to submit a grant proposal to charlesellismontessoripta@gmail.com is Friday, October 11, 2024.

The Ellis PTA is now accepting student proposals for their annual "Do Good Things" grant program. The application is attached below.

Proposals may be for projects that give back or enhance our community here or outside of Charles Ellis Montessori Academy.

Check out our October School Counseling Newsletter here. We're here for all of our Charles Ellis Montessori Academy families post Hurricane Helene and always. Please let Ms. Rebecca or Ms. Ava know if you, or someone you know, may need any extra support during this time as we return to school.

Due to the storm, we have rescheduled our first Family Engagement opportunity of 24-25 to Saturday, October 26, 10am-11am. Please join us for a rich discussion on child and adolescent anxiety as we ponder themes from The Anxious Generation. See our flyer here and mark your calendars!

Ms. Rebecca

912-395-5470 x71201

rebecca.burkhart@sccpss.com

Ms. Ava

912-395-5470 x71243

ava.woodie@sccpss.com

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out. You have resources available to you:

• Your student's teacher
• SCCPSS website
• Ellis website
• Fellow school community members (via "Charles Ellis Montessori Academy PTA" Facebook group- search for it and join!)

Principal

Ms. Amanda

amanda.zito@sccpss.com

Assistant Principal

Ms. Patrice

patrice.prince@sccpss.com

School Secretary
Ms. Ruthie

ruth.smoak@sccpss.com

Student Information Specialist

Ms. Cara

cara.bunkley@sccpss.com

Library Media Technology Specialist

PTA Teacher Liaison

Ms. Lisa

lisa.odonnell@sccpss.com

Website: https://spwww.sccpss.com/schools/ellis/Pages/default.aspx
Address: 220 East 49th Street, Savannah, GA, 31405
Phone: (912) 395-5470