Week of March 28

Happy Spring Everyone :)

I hope everyone is enjoying this extended weekend with their families and treasuring this precious time with their children - they truly grow up too fast, so enjoy every wacky moment!

General Announcements:

• Please make sure you have returned your child's conference form so we can schedule our 3rd nine weeks' conferences. We look forward to talking with you about your child's progress and setting goals for our final quarter.
• Please return your child's Spring Picture Package - whether or not you plan to order photographs, we have to return the pictures to the company. The ordering deadline is April 5.
• Please be mindful of having your child at school on time as we work on preparing for the end of year assessments (SRI, MAP, and GMAS). While I can fully appreciate that testing can be a stressful experience, please encourage your child to relax. Trust that they are prepared and will do their very best - I know they will.
• PTA RUMMAGE SALE: Saturday, April 2 from 7am to noon. Items can be dropped off in the MPR beginning 3/31. For more information, consult our Ellis webpage or the PTA's Facebook page.
• Beastmode - April 5th ~ The Wellness committee along with the PTA will host a Healthy Body-Healthy Mind fun time.
• The Child in Nature Symposium is coming up on Friday and Saturday, April 8 - 9 at Oatland Island. For more information, please visit the Ellis website or the Savannah MESS website (www.savannahmess.org).
• Please continue to check PowerSchool for the best information regarding your child's assignment status in his or her classes. 

Weekly Academic News & Due Dates:

Social Studies: 

• Thursday, 3/31 - Canada Map Test
• Friday, 4/1 - Chapter 5 Test (Sections 1 & 2)
• Tuesday, 4/5 - Chapter 5 Test (Section 3)
• Friday, 4/8 - Canada Choice Sheet Activities (3) due

English/Language Arts:

• The Outsiders: Read Chapters 2 - 4 by Friday
• **Several students have yet to turn in their Hatchet Essay which was due March 11 (before Spring Break). This is a test grade, so please encourage your children to take care of this assignment if they have not yet done so. I will email individual parents to let you know if your child needs to submit this work.  

Thanks for reading and have an amazing week :)

Susan