February Employee Birthdays

Happy Birthday!

Ms. Truss--13th
Ms. Tanner--17th
Mr. Sewell--18th
Mrs. Adams--24th

JUNA 2012

WOW! We are so proud of Mrs. Armstrong and a select group of students in her gifted program. They did a great job representing Ellis at the JUNA (Junior United Nations Assembly of Alabama) at Birmingham Southern College January 26th-27th. Brittany H., Sierra G., Bre'Anna P., Genesis T., and Chancelyn W., served as delegates from France. They presented a resolution to establish a Sports Education Program for Refugee Children (SEPRC) which would provide unaccompanied children of refugee camps an alternative to becoming child soldiers.

Lily C., Nicole C., Caitlin K., and Meagan W., served as delegates from the United Kingdom. Their resolution to reduce child mortality in Nigeria by using a program called Mobile Midwife was passed at the committee meeting. This group also received Honorable Mention in Outstanding Resolution. (Thanks, Ms. Connor for your help with costumes!)

Congratulations, Mrs. Cunningham!

We are proud to announce that Mrs. Cunningham, school custodian, was nominated for "Citizen of the Year" for the city of Talladega. Mrs. Cunningham tirelessly works through programs in her church and other volunteer work for cancer awareness. As a cancer survivor, she has donated her time for the past  six years to Relay for Life. We are thrilled with this nomination and admire her selfless contributions.   

Thanks, Mr. Lipscomb!

Mr. Lipscomb, Career Tech teacher, made our "Student of the Month" board to display the pictures of those students who have been or will be selected by their teachers. Thank you for helping us recognize these worthy students!

Accountability Report from Central Office

We welcome you to view the 2011 Accountability Reports for the Talladega City School System which are available under the Financial Documents tab at the link below: 

http://www.talladega-cs.net/default.htm

50 iPads

Students in Mr. Ward's class are shown applying 21st Century Skills using new iPads that have just been made available this week. Two carts with 25 iPads each enable them to complete assignments wirelessly in "My Big Campus" and "Edmodo." Needless to say, the iPads were greeted with much enthusiasm by the students!

Free Dress Day

With a $2.00 donation, students will be allowed to participate in a Free Dress Day Thursday, January 26th.  Students will turn in money to homeroom teachers. Please make sure all attire is appropriate and follows the Talladega City Schools dress code policy.

Volleyball Game

Bring $2.00 to enjoy watching the 7th-vs-8th grade volleyball game tomorrow (Thursday) at 2:00!

Career Tech Wiring

The video below is of students from the Career Clusters class wiring single pole switches and electrical outlets. Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to successfully wire residential plugs, switches, outlets, and lights.



December Student of the Month

December--Aireonia B.
I think I was picked to be "Student of the Month" because I am helpful in the classroom. I listen to teachers, and teachers can trust me. My favorite sport is volleyball but I like football, too. I love to read books and learn new things. My favorite soda is Dr. Pepper, but I like also like milk. My favorite food is cheese pizza. I'm flabbergasted that I was chosen to be "Student of the Month."

November Student of the Month

November--Brady L.
I think I was picked "Student of the Month" because I am always respectful of my teachers. I am in the BETA Club. Also, I am an Ellis Emerald and a member of the Zora Ellis Junior High Band. I enjoy dancing and my favorite color is pink. I like anything zebra striped.

October Student of the Month

October--Kendarius R.
I am 12 years old. I like to play football, basketball, baseball, ping-pong, and badminton. My favorite sport is football. My favorite college team is the Alabama Crimson Tide, and my favorite pro team in the Atlanta Falcons. The Boston Celtics is my favorite basketball team, and the Atlanta Braves is my favorite baseball team. My favorite subject in school is Civics.

September Student of the Month

September--Charity J.
I'm in the 7th grade. My favorite subjects are Science and Math. I think I was chosen "Student of the Month" because I carry myself well and do my work. I am an "AB" student. When I grow up, I would like to become an entrepreneur. My hobbies are gymnastics and band.

August Student of the Month

August--Ragan P.
I think I was chosen for "Student of the Month" because I keep my grades up. My favorite sport is football. I like to play it whenever I can. My favorite color is red. My favorite subject is Career Tech because it is a "hands-on" class.

No School

School will be closed January 16th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Report Cards

Report cards will be sent home January 10th. Parents, please examine, sign, and have your child return them to the school promptly. 

2nd Semester

See you then!!

Happy New Year!