This TEDx Talk is a small window into how we try to find intrinsic motivation in our students. This translates outside of the classroom as well and can flow into the home environment if the family is open. I recommend this video/talk to parents wanting to understand a little more of what and why we do what we do with your children.
How teachers can help children to do by themselves. Click on the link below:
Montessori TEDx Talk
“We must experiment until we find the way to reach the spirit.” -Dr. Maria Montessori
Friday, September 4, 2015
Friday, August 28, 2015
August 24 Newsletter
Ms. Jazmin & Ms. Marion
Week of August 24, 2015
A Note from Ms. Jazmin:
Be on the lookout for the first Student Self Evaluation that will be going home with your child today! They will be going home every Friday and need to be returned with parent signature the following Monday. The goal with the self evaluations is for the child to reflect upon their school week and for this reflection to open the lines of communication between family members. The student reflects on their work habits and grace and courtesy. At the bottom there is a space for student, teacher, and parent signatures. The reason for the signatures is so that the student understands that we are all vested in their status at school and that we are all having conversations about it. Please sign and return on Mondays. Thank you for your involvement in this activity!
*We have already had a couple of parents state that they are interested in sharing in the building of our classroom community! I am thrilled with the possibilities. So far we have interests in science/biology, cooking, and gardening! Even if you are unsure of how your skill can be shared with the students, just send me an email and I can help get the ball rolling.
*In case you missed it, snack is alphabetically assigned. If you are unable to send in snack for the week, the week that you are assigned, please let me know well in advance so I can find a volunteer. I post snack weeks well ahead of time on the homework cover sheet on a weekly basis.
Have a great weekend!
Be on the lookout for the first Student Self Evaluation that will be going home with your child today! They will be going home every Friday and need to be returned with parent signature the following Monday. The goal with the self evaluations is for the child to reflect upon their school week and for this reflection to open the lines of communication between family members. The student reflects on their work habits and grace and courtesy. At the bottom there is a space for student, teacher, and parent signatures. The reason for the signatures is so that the student understands that we are all vested in their status at school and that we are all having conversations about it. Please sign and return on Mondays. Thank you for your involvement in this activity!
*We have already had a couple of parents state that they are interested in sharing in the building of our classroom community! I am thrilled with the possibilities. So far we have interests in science/biology, cooking, and gardening! Even if you are unsure of how your skill can be shared with the students, just send me an email and I can help get the ball rolling.
*In case you missed it, snack is alphabetically assigned. If you are unable to send in snack for the week, the week that you are assigned, please let me know well in advance so I can find a volunteer. I post snack weeks well ahead of time on the homework cover sheet on a weekly basis.
Have a great weekend!
Wish List
Plastic Sleeves for Binders(this is something I forgot to put on my supply list that is important)
White Copy Paper
This Week's Lessons and Skills Practice:
Language/Reading
Compound Words
Root/Suffix
Non Fiction Reading Comprehension
Using Context Clues
Drawing Conclusions
Writing- "Golden Rule" Writing Prompts
Short Vowels
Long Vowels
Blends
Fluency Reading Groups
Short Vowels
Long Vowels
Blends
Fluency Reading Groups
Penmanship/Cursive
Letter "r"
Arithmetic
Quantities and Place Value
Place Value Work/Golden Beads
Operations with Golden Beads
Operations with Stamp Game
Operations with Golden Beads
Operations with Stamp Game
Read It! Draw It! Solve It!
Weekly Word Problems
Number Order
Weekly Word Problems
Number Order
Practical Life/Jobs
Tool Optimizer
Botanist
Animal Husbandry
Surface Disinfector
Sanitation
Environmental Specialist
Time Keeper
Record Keeper
Tool Optimizer
Botanist
Animal Husbandry
Surface Disinfector
Sanitation
Environmental Specialist
Time Keeper
Record Keeper
Friday, August 21, 2015
PTA Reflections
Please participate in our PTA Reflections Program! There is more information on our PTA page at Charles Ellis PTA under "Events" then "Reflections". If your child completes and enters a piece for the Reflections Program, it shall count as a "Language" homework assignment. It will take place of the "Daily Language Skills" for that week that they choose to do it. Please bring it in for me to see! I would also like to share with the class.
Thank you for your participation!
2015 Relections Ellis Flyer Single (1)
Thank you for your participation!
2015 Relections Ellis Flyer Single (1)
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Safe Kids Savannah Youth Triathlon
If you haven’t registered for the
Safe Kids Savannah Youth Triathlon, presented by Dr. Mark Kamaleson of Optim
Orthopedics, now is the time! The Triathlon will be held on Saturday, September
12, in and around the Chatham County Aquatic Center and Lake Mayer in Savannah
for youth ages 7 to 15. This year we’ve added a relay portion to the event.
This is a fun and unique event
but we need YOU to help make it a success. Early registration (before Sept. 6)
is $45 so don’t wait – register today!
Participants and volunteers can
register now by going to www.runsignup.com
For more information on the
Triathlon, go to www.safekidssavannah.org/triathlon or email cjchasta@chathamcounty.org.
We look forward to seeing you at
the 2015 Safe Kids Savannah Youth Triathlon!
Cameron Chastain
Recreation Supervisor
912-652-6782
P.O. Box 8161
Savannah, GA 31412
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
August 17 Newsletter
Ms. Jazmin & Ms. Marion
Week of August 17, 2015
A Note from Ms. Jazmin:
This week we continue to introduce new concepts and skills. Third year students are almost working at full tilt with an expected daily minimum of one Language, one Reading and one Math work to be completed. The only thing left for third year students is research projects and presentations in Science and Social Studies. First and second year students are working towards the above level, at a much slower pace as they adapt and normalize to their new environment.
We have already had a couple of parents state that they are interested in sharing in the building of our classroom community! I am thrilled with the possibilities. So far we have interests in science/biology, cooking, and gardening! Even if you are unsure of how your skill can be shared with the students, just send me an email and I can help get the ball rolling.
In case you missed it, snack is alphabetically assigned. If you are unable to send in snack for the week, the week that you are assigned, please let me know well in advance so I can find a volunteer. I post snack weeks well ahead of time on the homework cover sheet on a weekly basis.
Have a great weekend!
This week we continue to introduce new concepts and skills. Third year students are almost working at full tilt with an expected daily minimum of one Language, one Reading and one Math work to be completed. The only thing left for third year students is research projects and presentations in Science and Social Studies. First and second year students are working towards the above level, at a much slower pace as they adapt and normalize to their new environment.
We have already had a couple of parents state that they are interested in sharing in the building of our classroom community! I am thrilled with the possibilities. So far we have interests in science/biology, cooking, and gardening! Even if you are unsure of how your skill can be shared with the students, just send me an email and I can help get the ball rolling.
In case you missed it, snack is alphabetically assigned. If you are unable to send in snack for the week, the week that you are assigned, please let me know well in advance so I can find a volunteer. I post snack weeks well ahead of time on the homework cover sheet on a weekly basis.
Have a great weekend!
Wish List
Plastic Sleeves for Binders(this is something I forgot to put on my supply list that is important)
White Copy Paper
This Week's Lessons:
Language/Reading
Compound Words
Root/Suffix
Non Fiction Reading Comprehension
Using Context Clues
Drawing Conclusions
Writing- "Golden Rule" Writing Prompts
Penmanship/Cursive
Letter "i"
Arithmetic
Quantities
Place Value Work/Golden Beads
Operations with Decimal Systems
Read It! Draw It! Solve It!
Weekly Word Problems
Read It! Draw It! Solve It!
Weekly Word Problems
Practical Life/Jobs
Tool Optimizer
Botanist
Animal Husbandry
Surface Disinfector
Sanitation
Tool Optimizer
Botanist
Animal Husbandry
Surface Disinfector
Sanitation
Introduction to Montessori
This is a quick read on the basics of Montessori. It speaks on the hallmarks, the benefits, the schools, the classrooms/prepared environment, the materials, and the teachers/guides. Click on the link below.
Introduction to Montessori
Introduction to Montessori
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