Nov. 18

 

Fox and Bear Community

We had a great field trip to the Planetarium in Statesboro earlier this month. We have a busy week this week before Thanksgiving break, and students are working hard to meet all of their requirements. 

Science Fair - Thursday 

Students have been working together on a group project for the Science Fair as part of their Nature Journaling work. The project will be on display at the Science Fair this Thursday, 11/20 from 5 pm - 7 pm. Please stop by with your student so they can show you their work! 

Cornucopia Snack - This Week

Please send in a sandwich bag containing 1 cup of your child's favorite dry snack (ex: nuts, pretzels, crackers, cereal, dried fruit etc.) We will then mix them together to share as a community snack on Friday. Please aim to have your snack in by Thursday morning if possible. 

Cozy Reading Afternoon - Friday 

This Friday afternoon, we will have a special cozy reading time. Students are encouraged to bring a favorite book. They may bring a blanket, pillow, or stuffed animal as long as it fits in their bag. PLEASE LABEL EVERYTHING. 

Important Upcoming Dates: 

Nov. 18 @ 6 pm - PTA Meeting with Food Pantry items available for pick up

Nov. 20 @ 5 pm - Science Fair

Nov. 24 - Nov. 28 - Thanksgiving Break

December 5 @ 6 pm - MESS Party (flyer below)

December 5 - 12 - Scholastic Book Fair

We have fabulous Charles Ellis Montessori Academy holiday ornaments with a quote from Maria Montessori herself that reminds us what it's all about, "Establishing lasting peace is the work of educators", for purchase for $10! All proceeds benefit Montessori Professional Development for our staff. Payment link: https://messavannah.square.site/product/christmas-ornament/SQNNA564K2PWG53VWPOFTFRQ?cs=true&cst=custom&brid=XZvpwi_IBdqee7Dw7Eyv3w

Nov. 4, 2025

 

Fox and Bear Community

Students enjoyed learning about and making ships at last week's field trip to the Ships of the Sea Museum. We are looking forward to the Planetarium at Georgia Southern in Statesboro tomorrow (Wednesday, 11/5.) We have quite a few days off in November, so please encourage your students to make the most of their regular work days to complete their requirements and select challenging work. 

Classroom Observations

Families who are NEW to the Fox and Bear community, we invite you to come in for a classroom observation. Thanks to many of you for signing up already. 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

• Handheld pencil sharpeners (with the enclosed container for pencil shavings) 
• Coffee filters

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

https://sherwoodfundraiser.com/CharlesEllisPTA

Important Dates

Nov. 5 - Field Trip to the Planetarium in Statesboro

Nov. 7 - Donation Dress Day Day for Jamaica Disaster Relief

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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

Have a great week, Foxes and Bears!