See You January 6th!!

Coming 2nd Semester!!!

You will be able to purchase school supplies at school!


Time and location will be announced during homeroom when you return from Christmas break.


Bring your money so you will be prepared for a great 2nd semester!

Students and Parents Give Back to Community

The Builders Club and Honor Society combined forces to help others during the holidays. The students made a "Sock Tree", gathering socks, gloves, and toboggans which will be donated to First Family to distribute to families in need. The groups also gathered toys, which will be given to Toys for Tots.

Photo Compliments of Bob Crisp/The Daily Home

Ellis Parents Treat Faculty

The Ellis faculty and staff were pleasantly surprised when they arrived at school Wednesday morning and found a table covered with delicious treats prepared by thoughtful parents. Both salty and sweet goodies were available along with various beverage choices. A heart-felt thank you is extended to all who helped! 

Christmas Holidays

December 20-January 5

2010-2011 Zora Ellis Baseball Team

Congratulations to these young athletes for making the Zora Ellis Baseball Team. Practice will begin after the first of the year.

Corey Davis
Brandon Smith
TJ Blankenship
Walter McKenzie
Sam Thomas
Logan Cooper
Calvin Allen
Terrence Dobbins
JaQuan Scales
JT Gooden
Tyler Hallmark
De'Quavion Wright
Zack Dial
D'myas Beavers

Builders Club Makes Presentation at Kiwanas Lucheon at Citizens Hospital

December 7th, the Builders Club officers, chaperoned by Mrs. Carroll, had the fortunate opportunity to share with the Kiwanas members the great projects which have been initiated by the club members so far this school year. Mr. Campbell, school superintendent, was also present for the luncheon. Way to go, Builders Club officers!

Office Workers Riding in 2010 Christmas Parade

Are You Prepared? 

 Good Luck!!

Students with a "C" or better average are exempt from semester tests. Attendance will not be held against exempt students starting the 15th.

• Tuesday, December 14th-- 6th period test
• Wednesday, December 15th-- 2nd and 4th period tests
• Thursday, December 16th-- 3rd and 5th period tests
• Friday, December 17th-- 1st period test 

Band Christmas Concert and Silent Auction

The Zora Ellis Band will host their Annual Christmas Concert

in conjunction with the Talladega High School Band

on Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at 7:00 pm. 

The concert will be held in Harwell Auditorium

on the Campus of Zora Ellis Jr. High School. 

Admission is $3.00. 

Prior to the concert the Band Boosters of Talladega

will host a silent auction.  Doors will open at 6:00 pm.

Many Talladega Merchants have provided great quality

items for this event. We are very excited about this new addition 

to the festivities.   

We invite everyone to come join in some Christmas Fun!

Christmas Pageant

The Christmas Pageant, The Twelve Girls of Ellis, will be on Tuesday, December 14th in Harwell Auditorium.  Any interested young lady should have obtained information from the front office.  Registration is due TODAY, December 3, 2010.  If you would like to participate but missed the registration deadline please see Ms. Todd in the bandroom, immediately.

Bring new, unopened toys for Toys for

Tots or bring socks, toboggan

 hats, gloves, or mittens 

to be donated to First Family.  

     Deadline is December 13th!!!

Mrs. Runyan's and Mrs. Armstrong's students hard

at work with current events and AMSTI projects.

Baseball Try-Outs 2010

We will be holding try-outs for the 2010-2011 Jr. High Baseball Team Wednesday, Dec. 1st and Thursday, Dec. 2nd. Athletes must be present both days of try-outs to make the team, unless they are playing basketball for the school. Athletes should report to the baseball field directly after school, and try-outs will last till about 4:30-5:00, depending on how many athletes we have come. Athletes also were given a form to be signed by their parents that should be turned in by the start of try-outs. Failure to do this will result in not making the team. We encourage everyone to try-out, but remember that we cannot keep everyone. Cuts will be made after Thursday, and the team roster should be posted at school on Friday. We hope to see you there and Good Luck.

Sincerely,

Talladega Baseball Coaches

Tips For Helping Kids and Teens With Homework and Study Habits (Child Development Institute)

According to recent EXPLORE results, 36% of our 8th graders expressed a need for help with study skillls. Click the following link for help in improving study skills.

Tips For Helping Kids and Teens With Homework and Study Habits (Child Development Institute)

Great Job, Ellis Students and Builders Club Members!

These club members were recently featured in The Daily Home for their hard work organizing our annual food drive. Thanks Mrs. Carroll, club sponsor, and all who participated!

The Builders Club at Zora Ellis Jr. High School in Talladega gathered more

than 600 cans of food for the Red Door Kitchen during its annual food drive.

The Community Service Club, made up of seventh- and eighth-graders, is

affiliated with the Talladega Kiwanis Club.

School will be closed November 22-November 26 for the Thanksgiving holidays.

Have a great week!

Congratulations!

Congratulations to 8th grade band percussionist Jordan H. He auditioned for All-state band against several other students from our district and came in 4th, winning a spot in the District II 2010 Honor Band. We are very proud of Jordan and his efforts and are excited about him representing Zora Ellis and the Talladega City School System at Honor Band.

Way to go!