February 25, 2022

Fox and Bear Community

February 25, 2022

The children have chosen the historical figure that they are researching.  On March 11, when they complete their research the children will have the opportunity to dress up like their chosen figure to present their findings.

Corn Starch

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We’re raising money in a fun way. Starting Monday families can add money to donation jars for each teacher attending the conference. Whichever teacher collects the most donations will get pied in the face on Pi Day (3-14). 

Attention Third Grade Parents!

GMAS parent letter 2021-2022 Charles Ellis Montessori Academy GMAS Testing As we begin to set our sights towards end-of-year testing, we would like to share information we have thus far and some resources you may want to begin using at home to prepare your child for the practical life skill of taking assessments. The Geor... docs.google.com

The Family Engagement Team here at Charles Eliis Academy would like to invite you to a round table discussion on the video, "Collaborative  Learning ". Please view the video before 03/3/22.  The purpose of this meeting is to learn more about Montessori Education and how to assist your child at home.  We will have a round table discussion on 03/03/22 at 6:00 pm on Zoom.  We hope to see you on the Zoom meeting to hear your thoughts and questions about "Montessori Education".  We will have a Parent Montessori Educational meeting every month until the end of the school year for discussion on various videos!!!

   We look forward in seeing you for our Zoom Discussion on "Collaborative Learning".  We are soooo Excited and can't wait to see you there!!!! 

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Happy Montessori Learning!!!!

Beverly Johnson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Dates to Remember

March 3               Parent Engagement Meeting 6:00

March 17-18        No School-St. Patrick's Day Holiday

March 29-April 1  Spring Break-No School         

 February 18, 2022

Fox and Bear Community

It's almost Presidents' Day! No School on Monday.  The staff will be working hard preparing for the next couple of weeks.  Use your extra day to talk with your kids about their projects and researching a historical figure.  They should have chosen a person to begin researching.  They will be writing an informational piece to close out the genre study before beginning opinion writing.

We are finishing up our diorama projects on the African Grasslands.  Below you will find the  expectations

• cover box with information 
• 3+ plant illustrations with information inside of box 
• 3+ animal illustrations with information inside of box 
• overall neatness and creativity, and presentation. 

Next, we will begin our study on the African Deserts.  Can you see the trend?  We plan on finishing the biomes of Africa before Spring Break.

 

Thank you for your help with BoosterThon.  The kids had a great time with DanceFit on Thursday.  Keep moving and stay energized.

• thesaurus
• paper towels
• shoe boxes
• cornstarch
• children's face masks.  You can not believe how many times students break or lose their masks on a daily basis.

Ms. Rebecca came to visit today to speak with the foxes and bears about assertiveness.  Speaking up for yourself is a very important skill to learn.  Ask your student how they can show assertiveness.  Using "I" statements can be a useful tool.

With Montessori Education Week coming up, please enjoy this fabulous artwork by Khadijah  Ahmed.  What Montessori materials do you see?  Not sure what our materials are like?  Check out one of our Parent Engagements coming up.  We will keep you updated as the dates come out.

Dates to Remember

February 21       President's Day-No school for kids

February 21-25  Montessori Education Week

February 24       PTA Culture Fest (virtual)

February 25       Donation Dress Down Day (MESS)

February 11, 2022

Fox and Bear Community

What a week we have had!  We have been exploring more about the life on the African Savannah. Students are working alone or with a partner to build a diorama including the plants and animals that they have been reading/learning about.  Thank you to everyone who has sent in a shoebox or a shoebox sized box.  We are all looking forward to some great presentations.  

Diorama expectations

• cover box with information 
• 3+ plant illustrations with information inside of box 
• 3+ animal illustrations with information inside of box 
• overall neatness and creativity, and presentation. 

******Each day students will be given time to work on their diorama.  Please ask your child how it is going.

Another great topic we have been looking into....Historical Figures!  The month of February is not only a month to celebrate our current and past presidents but also black history.  Next week students will be introduced to their writing assignment choosing a historical figure to research.  

Thank you for all of the gluestick donations!

If you have not signed up for your conference yet, please click the link below to schedule your conference.  All conferences will be on Zoom.  Please do so ASAP!

Conference Sign Up

Dates to Remember

February 1-17    Parent conferences

February 14       Valentine Distribution & Crazy Hair!

February 15       Stuffed Animal & Crazy Socks

February 15     Deadline to submit Culture Fest video

February 17       Boosterthon DanceFit

February 21       President's Day-No school for kids

February 24       PTA Culture Fest (virtual)

February 25       Donation Dress Down Day (MESS)

We will be celebrating Valentine's Day on Monday, February 14th.  We will be exchanging valentine cards that can either be homemade or purchased.  Please encourage your child to write out their cards independently.  Below is a list of the names of the children in the fox and bear community.  A paper copy of this list is also located in your child's take home folder.  

Aiden

Ania

Annie

Belia

Charleigh

Corban

Dale

Dave

Donovan

Elizabeth M.

Etta

Grace

Grey

Griffin

Jace

Kaci

Kamille

Kelise

Lanier

Leahm

Lennox

Liam

Lily

Maliya

Matthew

Marq’uis

Noah

Patrick

Remi

Rikku

Sequoia

Sh’Kayla

Thomas

Uma

Xaiden

Xavier

Zoey

Ms. Jess

Ms. Jelena

Ms. Kirsten

 

February 4, 2022

Fox and Bear Community

This week we have been exploring life on the African Savannah.  The children will be researching the plants and animals that are found in this biome.  Next week the students will be working with a partner to build a diorama including the plants and animals that they have been reading/learning about.  Please send in a shoebox or a shoebox sized box.  

Shoe box or shoe box sized box

glue sticks

glue bottles

If you have not signed up for your conference yet, please click the link below to schedule your conference.  All conferences will be on Zoom.  We currently have 12 families that have not scheduled yet.  Please do so ASAP!

Conference Sign Up

Dates to Remember

February 1-17    Parent conferences

February 8         Boosterthon Kick Off

February 21       President's Day-No school for kids

We will be celebrating Valentine's Day on Monday, February 14th.  We will be exchanging valentine cards that can either be homemade or purchased.  Please encourage your child to write out their cards independently.  Below is a list of the names of the children in the fox and bear community.  A paper copy of this list is also located in your child's take home folder.  

Aiden

Alexus

Ania

Annie

Belia

Charleigh

Corban

Dale

Dave

Donovan

Elizabeth M.

Etta

Grace

Grey

Griffin

Jace

Kaci

Kamille

Kelise

Lanier

Leahm

Lennox

Liam

Lily

Maliya

Matthew

Marq’uis

Noah

Patrick

Remi

Rikku

Sequoia

Sh’Kayla

Thomas

Uma

Xaiden

Xavier

Zoey

Ms. Jess

Ms. Jelena

Ms. Kirsten