WEEKLY WONDERS
Week of September 2, 2024
September 2- No School- Labor Day!
September 4- Beginning Band Meeting
September 7- PTA Primary (Pre-K/K) Playdate
September 25- PTA Spirit Night @ Chipotle
September 27- Donation Dress Down Day
View the SCCPSS Academic calendar at this link.
View the SCCPSS Assessment calendar at this link.
Update as of 8/30/24: We have not received "Student Device Loan Forms" (either a paper form or a digital response in PowerSchool) for 176 of our students. We need to have these on file for your student so we know that you, as their guardian, are accepting your student's use of a device. SCCPSS currently requires this form to be submitted every school year.
The deadline to purchase the Family Protection Plan (FPP) for your student's device through School Cash Online is August 31st. Please note: Regardless of whether you have accepted the FPP on the form or not, the FPP is not active UNTIL YOU PAY FOR IT ($25).
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.
If you need help getting PowerSchool Parent Access, reach out to Ms. Cara (Cara.Bunkley@sccpss.com).
More information is on the Ellis website.
If you have any questions, reach out to Ms. Lisa (lisa.odonnell@sccpss.com)
The Savannah Philharmonic is excited to offer Violin Classes at Charles Ellis again this school year. This opportunity is intended for 4th grade students who may have an interest in learning to play the violin. This is a free program where all instruments, instruction, music, and accessories are provided by the Savannah Philharmonic. Space is limited to 15 students. Spots in the program will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.
Program Details
To participate, you and your child must commit to the following for all of the 24/25 school year:
- Small group lessons will be offered twice a week.
- Classes will meet on Monday and Wednesday after school from 3:15-4:15pm.
- Students will be required to take their instrument to and from school on lesson days and to practice their assignments at home for a minimum of 15 minutes each day.
- Parents are responsible for ensuring that their students are promptly picked at 4:15pm in the front of the school.
Please respond to this Google Form to sign up. Space limited to 15 students. This form will be closed once the cap is reached. If you have any questions, please direct them to Mark Spradley at Mark@savannahphilharmonic.org or 912-232-6002. Thank you!
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 August 26th - September 13th, our school-wide Grace & Courtesy emphasis is KINDNESS.
The Language of Kindness from "The Self-Awakened Child" Series by Jonathan Wolff:
- When I care about how other people feel as much as I care about my own feelings, I am being kind.
- When I am a good friend to others-- to people, to animals, and plants-- and help them be the best they can be, I am being kind.
- When I treat myself, other people, animals, and plants gently and with love, I am being kind.
At Charles Ellis Montessori Academy, we strive to create a welcoming and respectful environment for all students. We are proud that our school is a positive place to create, learn, and wonder.
Please encourage your children to continue to respect our school building by reminding them to use materials appropriately, and to show responsibility for self, as well as kindness toward self and others throughout our school. By working together, we can keep our school a place where everyone feels proud to learn and grow. We will also continue to encourage these themes throughout our comprehensive school counseling program. Thank you for your continued support!
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
Ms. Ava
912-395-5470 x71243
Parents/guardians are WELCOME and ENCOURAGED to utilize the use of our school library.
A community account can 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.
- 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.comVice Principal
Ms. Patrice
School Secretary
Ms. Ruthie
Ms. Cara
cara.bunkley@sccpss.comLibrary Media Technology Specialist
PTA Teacher Liaison
Ms. Lisa
Website: https://spwww.sccpss.com/schools/ellis/Pages/default.aspx
Address: 220 East 49th Street, Savannah, GA, 31405
Phone: (912) 395-5470