WEEKLY WONDERS

August 21- School Picture Day

August 28- PTA Meeting

August 29- Donation Dress Down Day
August 30- SCCPSS e-Learning Half Day

August 31- Deadline to Purchase Family Protection Plan (FPP)- See below

View the SCCPSS Academic calendar at this link.

View the SCCPSS Assessment calendar at this link.

If your student has joined Ellis this past week, visit the Ellis Website for helpful information including:

• Ellis Family Handbook
• Past editions of this school year's Weekly Wonders newsletter which include:
• School nutrition information
• Arrival/dismissal procedures
• Uniform guidelines
• PowerSchool Parent Access

If you haven't done so already, please fill out the "Student Device Loan Form" either through PowerSchool (preferred) or by downloading the form attached below and returning it to school with your student as soon as possible. This is for all kindergarten through 8th grade students. A paper copy can be sent home with your student by request.

More information is on the Ellis website.

Please note: If you plan on purchasing the Family Protection Plan for your student(s) device, the deadline to do so through School Cash Online is August 31, 2024.

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

School picture day is Wednesday, August 21st.

Please make every effort to ensure that your student(s) attend school on this day. School photos are used for identification in PowerSchool/Destiny, student IDs, and the yearbook. It is also very important that we have an updated photo of your student on file for emergency purposes.

This is a FREE dress down day. Students should abide by the "​​​​​​Dress Down Guidelines" listed in the SCCPSS Student Code of Conduct. ​

If your 5th grade student is interested in band, fill out this form.

If your 4th-8th grade student is interested in chorus, fill out this form.

Download the documents attached below for more information.

Parents/guardians are WELCOME and ENCOURAGED to utilize the use of our school library.

A community account will be created for you to check out up to 10 books for a loan period of two weeks.

The library is open to families after school until 3:30pm.

Contact Ms. Lisa (lisa.odonnell@sccpss.com) with any questions.

The PTA is a vital part of our school community. Anyone (grandparents, community members, etc.) who wants to support our students, staff, and school is encouraged to join the PTA.

Membership must be renewed yearly at this link. It only costs $7 to join.

If you are interested in becoming the lead on a PTA committee, contact one of our PTA co-presidents Lacey Wyland (lswyland14@gmail.com) or Diana McGaw (dianagurley@gmail.com).

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.

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

August 2024 School Counseling Newsletter

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

Vice 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