Dear Families,

There are a lot of things happening around Ellis and the Erdkinder program - it's time to make sure you are all kept in the loop (maybe that should be "fast lane" instead of "loop"...).

Boosterthon Fun Run -
     As I am sure you have heard, we have been quite motivated by the Boosterthon Team, aka Nancy and Maddie. The school goal is $18000 and we are almost there. Tonight is the last night to pledge or donate money to this energizing and exciting event. You may go to www.funrun.com to make an online contribution.

7th Grade Trip -
     Our 7th Grade Trip is fast approaching! Please make sure you have returned your child's field trip form. If you have not yet done so, we ask that you do this at your earliest convenience. The fee for the trip is $170 and can be paid in full or  you may make payments. For more information about the trip, please contact Ms. Christy at christy.caughran@sccpss.com.

Report Cards & Conferences -
     Please make sure you have seen your child's report card and selected two conference times on the conference form. These need to be returned as soon as possible as conferences are scheduled to begin next week. 

DEEP Writing Program -
     Over the years our students have had amazing opportunities to work with DEEP instructors as a means of becoming stronger writers or expressing their creativity. At the end of each semester, the DEEP leaders and student peers select the pieces that will be shared at DEEP Speaks. Please help us congratulate Rose, Maeva, and Campbell as the selected readers for the Fall semester. DEEP Speaks will be held Sunday, February 16, at the Yamacraw Center for the Performing Arts. The event is scheduled from 5:00 - 6:30 pm. Please join us as we celebrate all of the writing students from this group. In addition, all students who met the attendance requirement will have their work published. These books never disappoint and continually demonstrate what talents lie inside our adolescents. Students will get a free copy but if you are interested in purchasing a copy, let me know and I will get the information for you.

Signing out for now (and resting up for the Fun Run),
Ms. Susan