WEEKLY WONDERS

Pictured: The beloved oak tree in McCauley Park that has meant so much to the Ellis community for generations.

Thank you for your understanding as walker dismissal had to change this past week due to the removal of the oak. We appreciate everyone's cooperation and flexibility to these circumstances beyond our control.

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

September 2- No School- Labor Day!

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

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 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.

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

A PTA meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 28th, at 6pm in the Multi-Purpose Room (MPR). You can enter via the door on Battey St.

Pizza will be provided and there will be raffle prize drawings for those who have joined the PTA.

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 first donation dress down day of the school year is Thursday, August 29th. All proceeds will be donated to Tropical Storm Debby disaster relief.

OPTIONAL: To celebrate the start of the college football season, students may wear their favorite TEAM gear (jerseys, t-shirts, team colors).

If your student wishes to dress out of uniform on this day, you can either donate through School Cash Online (when the item is made available) or you can send at least $1 cash to school with your student on that day.

There will be a SCCPSS e-Learning half day on Friday, August 30th. Faculty/staff will work at school while students learn from home on this day.

Your student's teacher will send information to you about the expectations for this day. If you have any questions, please reach out to them directly.

Shoutout to our new Peer Mediators and Peer Mediation Classroom Representatives!

This week, a team of 25 (3rd-8th Grade) student leaders were trained as Peer Mediators, participating in 12 hours of training hosted by The Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire. Peer Mediation is problem solving and conflict resolution by students with students. If your child or someone you know needs a referral for peer mediation, reach out to your teachers or to our school counselors.

Let us know if we can be of assistance to you and yours. Resources are available on the School Counseling Website including a list of mental health professionals.

Ms. Rebecca

912-395-5470 x71201

rebecca.burkhart@sccpss.com

Ms. Ava

912-395-5470 x71243

ava.woodie@sccpss.com

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 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.

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