Ms. Jazmin & Ms. Marion
Weeks of October 24- November 7, 2016
A Note from Ms. Jazmin:
If you did not come see me during conferences, even if I met with you earlier in the year to go over test scores, please contact me to schedule a conference. There is important information to share with you about your child's progress.
The Historical Figure Presentations have been fabulous! Students have chosen their Science research topics and I will be assigning due dates soon. I usually give the students about two or three weeks to complete their research. Please encourage your child to work on their research in the classroom, as well as at home! They will also choose another Social Studies topic soon. They continue their study of North America.
I went on the first grade field trip this week, "I declare: Meet Thomas Jefferson" and it was truly enjoyable. It was the first time I had been to this one as I have always accompanied the third graders. I learned new things about our city such as that Johnson square was the first square in Savannah and that is where the Declaration of Independence was read in Savannah. Also, that the colony of Georgia had three signatures from it on the Declaration of Independence. There also used to be a large community oven right where the fountain is now and that is also where people went to see what time it was, by using the sundial that is still located there! Our children are so fortunate to live in a city where they can see first hand the things students all across Georgia have to rely on books for!
Also, the Parade of Cultural Fashion, the first of our PTA cultural events, will be January 20, 2017 in the Multipurpose room. We would like any and all cultures represented at this event with traditional costumes! Please click on the link for more information and please sign up to be a part of highlighting our diverse culture at Ellis! Parade of Cultural Fashion I'm dressing my own daughters up; one in traditional Puerto Rican costume and the other in traditional Cuban costume! The head of the PTA Cultural Committee is one of our very own parents from our classroom, Beverly Williams! I agreed to help her with the communications portion and helping her get the word out. It would be wonderful to see a large show of support from our very own classroom community!
Keep an eye out for Read-a-Thon information to be coming home soon! This is a wonderful opportunity for fundraising for our Media Center that serves all of our students!
The Ellis GEP students are continuing to help serve the homeless community in Savannah by collecting supplies for the Emmaus House. Each day, the Emmaus House serves breakfast and lunch to people who are unable to provide for themselves. We would like to begin by providing supplies needed for serving food. Please donate if you are able to help!
- Plastic utensils
- Paper plates
- Paper bowls
- Napkins
- Disposable coffee cups
- Large aluminum trays/pans
Also, we now have available to us the Local Farm Bag program that delivers fresh produce and other local products to our school. You just go to the website and sign up for the size of bag you would like. Enter in the comments that you are doing it through Charles Ellis Montessori Academy and you will receive a 10% discount on your bag every time you receive one! They deliver to the school on Wednesdays I believe. Local Farm Bag
If there are any parents that are interested in coming and sharing their talents with our community/class PLEASE let me know. This could be baking/cooking, art, crafts, reading with specific students or read aloud to the class. I had asked if any parents were available to help with the Peace Art and I received a couple of emails. I didn't forget, I'm just trying to let things settle a little bit before we begin projects. I promise I will get with you soon!
Wish List
- Guinea Pig Supplies- food, Timothy hay, pine shavings or other bedding , and treats if you wish. *items in bold are most needed
- White card stock that can be run through a copy machine for Montessori materials I have purchased online.
Dates to Remember:
11/11 NO SCHOOL-Veteran's Day
11/15 Parent Education 5:30 PTA 6:30
11/18 Dress Down $1 Pennies for Patients
11/23-25 Thanksgiving Break
12/5-9 Book Fair
12/8 Festival of Lights, PTA Bake Sale, Late Night at Book Fair
12/16 Dress Down $1 8th Grade Bridging Ceremony
12/8 Holiday Sing-Along
12/21-1/3 Winter Break
Upcoming Healthy and Nutrient Dense snack weeks for 25 students: We do have a low level peanut allergy in the classroom, so we prefer peanut free snacks so that the student may also participate in snack with the class.
Some suggestions for snack are: precut fruit (apples, grapes, bananas cut in half, oranges, etc.), precut vegetables with hummus for dipping, cheese and crackers, granola bars or chewies, trail mix, applesauce, hummus and crackers, yogurt or Gogurt, graham crackers… The purpose of snack is to provide a nutritious energy booster when the students need it. Please keep in mind the nutritional value when choosing a snack.
11/14 ELISE
11/21 (2 days)SOPHIA
11/28 PETER
12/5 ERIC
12/12 NAZYIA
12/19 HAMISH
Cultural and Cosmic Focus
Where I Live-Cosmic Nesting Box
Georgia-Geography and Historic Figures
North America
Democratic Process-Government/Voting etc.
Montessori Great Lesson: The Coming of the Universe and subsequent exploration of Earth's materials (soils, minerals, rocks, etc), planet research...
Cosmic Story-Born with a Bang
Tree of Life-Classification
