Oct. 28, 2025

 

Fox and Bear Community

Students enjoyed a lesson on recycling last Friday after our lunch in the front garden. We are looking forward to a fun week of learning. Our first field trip is this Thursday at the Ships of the Sea Museum. We plan to eat lunch there before returning to school, so students will not have access to a microwave. Please keep this in mind if packing a home lunch on Thursday. On Friday, we have a day of special seasonal activities planned, including estimating the number of seeds in a pumpkin, carving a pumpkin, and doing a Halloween scavenger hunt. Please do not send in any candy or costumes. While our activities will be festive and fun, we need the students to remain focused on learning. 

Classroom Observations

Families who are NEW to the Fox and Bear community, we invite you to come in for a classroom observation if you would like to. Please sign up for a time slot at the following link and be sure to read the instructions at the top of the sign up form: 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EA5AD2BA7FACF8-60020210-foxand#/

Classroom Needs

• Coffee Filters
• Laundry - would any families be willing to take our classroom work mats home to wash and return?

Wreath Sale - PTA Greenery Sale is underway! Deadline to purchase is Nov. 9, 2025. 

https://sherwoodfundraiser.com/CharlesEllisPTA

Important Dates

Oct. 31 - Donation Dress Down Day. No costumes, please. Payment can be made here:

https://sccpss.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/25269/239/False/True

Nov. 4 - Remote Learning Day. Students do not come to school. 

Nov. 10 and 11 - No School for Students

Nov. 13 - Family Movie Night (see previous blog posts for info and payment link.)

Nov. 18 - PTA Meeting

Nov. 24 - 28: Thanksgiving Break

As always, please reach out with questions. Have a great week, Foxes and Bears!

Oct. 22, 2025

 

Fox and Bear Community

It was a pleasure seeing so many of you at the Fall Festival and Family Partnership meeting last weekend! We have also enjoyed meeting with everyone for our conferences over the last few weeks to discuss your students. To our new families - please be on the lookout for a sign-up schedule to come in for a classroom observation. Observations are very valuable to understanding your student's experience in the lower elementary classroom. 

Students will begin working on opinion writing this week. Other happenings this week: we plan to have a picnic lunch in the front garden on Friday, 10/24. Please do not send food that needs to be microwaved in home lunches that day. We will also be doing Montessori's Third Great Lesson, The Story of Humans, which explores the emergence of humans and the unique gifts that make us special. 

 

Field Trips - permission forms for upcoming field trips were sent home last week. Thank you to everyone for returning them so promptly.  The dates are listed below. Parents are welcome to attend, but you will need to provide your own transportation and admission cost. Payment for students can be made at the following link: https://sccpss.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/24786/239/False/True

October 30: Ships of the Sea
November 5: Planetarium (Georgia Southern, Statesboro)
January 15: Life Before Lightbulbs, Fort Pulaski
January 16: Musical Explorers
March 12: Oglethorpe and Tomochichi (Walking Program with Massie)

Art to Remember Fundraiser - flyers and stickers with your student's personal QR code were sent home so you can order products with their art work. Funds raised will go to Montessori professional development for our teachers. Please place orders by Friday, 10/28 in order to receive them in time for holiday gifts. 

Other Important Dates:

Thursday, Nov. 13 at 6 pm - Ellis Family Movie Night in the Ellis backyard.

Payment link for movie night is here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1766314366819?aff=oddtdtcreator

Have a great week, Foxes and Bears! 

Oct. 14

 

Fox and Bear Community

We are excited to begin the second quarter of the school year! Students have enjoyed diving into their study of clouds. Starting this week, students will have longer requirements for their daily writing work. We know they are up for the challenge. We will also begin weekly math fact practice. Stay tuned for more information about what skills your student should be practicing throughout the week. 

Field Trips - permission forms for upcoming field trips are going home in folders today, Tuesday, 10/14. Payment can be made at the following link: https://sccpss.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/24786/239/False/True

Fall Festival: Oct. 17th

The Fall Festival is this Friday! Volunteers are needed to help with games, food, tickets, spirit wear, etc. Volunteers will receive a spirit wear t-shirt. See flyer below for more details. 

Sign up to volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0A4DABAF28A3FD0-58989886-2025?useFullSite=true#/

This year you can pre-purchase tickets for pick-up at the gate from 5pm to 6:30pm, Friday, October 17th. The link to pre-purchase tickets and spirit wear is https://charles-ellis-montessori-pta.square.site/

A representative from Cub Scouting will be at Fall Festival to register interested K-5 students for scouts. More details can be found at this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W0wXP2jiF4Rj9qd89DWAtCkxwa-Z_Nrz/view?usp=sharing

Family Partnership: Oct. 18th - Join us for community and discussion on Saturday at 10 am. Flyer below. 

Ellis Family Movie Night: Nov. 13th

Payment link for movie night is here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1766314366819?aff=oddtdtcreator

Oct. 7, 2025

 

Fox and Bear Community

Last week, students enjoyed The Second Great Montessori Lesson: The Coming of Life. The lesson focuses on the emergence of life including microorganisms, plants, and animals that have lived (or now live) on the earth. The students did a fantastic job acting out various life forms as we told the story. We also started cursive writing lessons and will continue practice throughout the year. 

Thank you to everyone who sent in supplies last week. We are still in need of cotton balls for our cloud study work and would greatly appreciate any donations. We are always in need of paper towels and cleaning wipes, so please feel free to send those in at any time if you are able to. Thank you for your support. 

If you haven't signed up for a conference yet, please check your email for a sign up link from Ms. Kirsten, Ms. Jess, or Ms. Suzy. Let us know if you need to schedule an alternate time. It's hard to believe that the first quarter of the school year ends this Thursday, 10/9. We hope you enjoy the upcoming long weekend. See important dates below, and reach out with any questions! 

Important Dates:

Friday, 10/10 & Monday, 10/13 - Fall Holiday/No School!

Tuesday, 10/14 - Make Up Picture Day

Saturday, 10/18 - Family Partnership Day: Montessori for the Lower Elementary Years (flyer below)