Merry Christmas....Happy Holidays

I don't know if I will get an opportunity to post over the next couple of days, so I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas!!  I bet you didn't know that a couple of the administrators and myself have been working hard on a holiday dance routine.  Check it out.

Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab!

Ho Ho Ho

Mrs. Claus made an appearance today with some great treats.

Jim Ellis
Asst. Principal
Milton Middle School

My Kind of Tree

I thought I would decorate my office this year. What do you think. It is a heck of a tree.

Jim Ellis
Asst. Principal
Milton Middle School

Winter Dance

Everyone is having a great time at the dance. Rumor has it Mr. Edinger is going to offer dance lessons as a fundraiser for student council.

Jim Ellis
Asst. Principal
Milton Middle School

Mrs. Hook

Students are working hard for Mrs. Hook.

Jim Ellis
Asst. Principal
Milton Middle School

Saturday Morning Basketball

Saturday morning basketball with 1st and 2nd graders. It's FANtastic!

Jim Ellis
Asst. Principal
Milton Middle School

Mr. Slater

Down in Harrisburg with my good friend Mr. Slater. We are having a great training.

Jim Ellis
Asst. Principal
Milton Middle School

Google Books

Google has launched its ebookstore.  Of course it doesn't work with the Kindle which is another reason I want to throw that thing through the window.  Just an fyi...public libraries have thousands of books you can borrow on ebook readers for up to 2 weeks.  However, the system they use to do this does not work with either the iPad or the Kindle.  Looks like I'll be putting mine up on eBay.

Anyways, check out Google's Bookstore.

Going to the Island

Students are working on the second round of Study Island Benchmarking. It's nice going to the islands...especially when you can see the snow falling.

Jim Ellis
Asst. Principal
Milton Middle School

Do Not Open Until X-Mas

I can't believe it.  My Kindle came today.  On Friday, Amazon had an awesome deal where they offered the Kindle for $100 off it's list price.  The sale started at 12:00 P.M. and starting at 11:30 A.M., I stared at the screen watching the countdown.  The minute the countdown clock hit 0 and the "Add to Cart" button appeared, I hit the button and added it to my basket.  Within 5 minutes, all of the Kindles available for the sale were sold out.

Now, here's the problem.  I was able to get one because I sold Mrs. Ellis on the idea that it would be for the "whole family," and now I have to wait until Christmas to open it.  There's no way I can make it 25 days.  I've wanted one of these since they came out, and now it's here...in my house...sitting 2 feet away from me...all wrapped in a box...that cannot be opened.   Bah Humbug!

Another Ellis Adventure

Well Mrs. Ellis found another way for the Ellis family to have "fun.". I tried to explain that there was a reason people cut the trees down for you. Luckily we all made it without any cut fingers or broken bones.

Jim Ellis
Asst. Principal
Milton Middle School

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving everyone.  I have a ton to be thankful for this year and am very fortunate to have an awesome Ellis family and an awesome school family.  I hope everyone enjoys their days off and comes back energized and ready to go...3 weeks until Winter Break. :)
The Ellis kids would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

Jaime, Julie, Jack and Joey

Edible Cells

Edible cells in Mrs. Bailey's room. There's always room for cells.

Jim Ellis
Asst. Principal
Milton Middle School

Team All-Stars

Check out our Team All-Stars.  Sometimes it pays to continually do the right thing.  Great job guys!!

One of My Favorite Days

This day is one of my favorite days of the school year.  I love the Sixth Grade Thanksgiving Feast.  Thank you Sixth Grade for another great year.  Mrs. Reynolds was a little nervous this year but she did a great job!!  Take a look at some pictures of the day.

More food for a Feed a Friend Barrel.

Namaste---Miss Rozolis and her class.

Now just who do these two think they are?

Even more food...we did an outstanding job.

Check out some of the pictures from the feast.

How Cool is This

Ya know...sometimes students do the nicest things for us. Check out the awesome mug I got today.

Jim Ellis
Asst. Principal
Milton Middle School

Happy B-Day

Happy Birthday Miss Brown and Mr. Slusser.

Jim Ellis
Asst. Principal
Milton Middle School

Let's Get Together

Mrs. Doebler and Mrs. Reynolds brought down the wall to work on their projects.

Jim Ellis
Asst. Principal
Milton Middle School

Sixth Grade Science

Mrs. Haines has her students ready for their big science test.

Jim Ellis
Asst. Principal
Milton Middle School

DA DA DA DA

Okay, how could I not post this video.  I would like everyone to know, especially Mrs. Ellis, that there was minimal coaching from me.

Sky Dunkin

 We had a great show from the Sky Dunk team.  I can't believe the high flying act they put on.  I don't know which was better.  The dunks or the dance off between Mr. Turbitt and Mr. Bruno.  Here's a video from the show.  Check out the dance moves about midway through.

Check out the video Alex put together.  Just close your eyes during the dance contest.

Gym Class Badminton

These two are having way too much fun missing the birdie.

Jim Ellis
Asst. Principal
Milton Middle School

Big Time Caught Caring Winners

Check out Lance and Gabby.  They're our big time Caught Caring/Panther Pride winners.  Their names were randomly drawn out from all of the Caught Caring students for a $25 gift card to Wal-Mart.  I hope they remember me when they go to spend that cash!!!

Jon, Wade, and Tanner are picking out of the prize box.  Jon's hoping he gets the free pass to where a hat for the day.

Chorus Channels the Police

Chorus has a Message in a Bottle.

Jim Ellis
Asst. Principal
Milton Middle School

Caught Caring Celebration

Congratulations to our Caught Caring Winners. This round the winners got a pizza party. This is a big week for Caught Caring. On Friday we will draw 2 winners for a $25 Wal-Mart Card. All students who received a Caught Caring card are eligible.

Jim Ellis
Asst. Principal
Milton Middle School

2 K and Counting

I can't believe that we've had over 2000 people view the blog.  Some people have even viewed it from India and Trinidad and Tobago.  I will do my best to keep updating with the great things happening at our school and even a couple posts on what the Ellis family is up to.  Thanks for viewing.

Trick or Treating in So. Williamsport

We're out having some Halloween fun with our friends the Koropchak's. The Ellis' get to enjoy two nights of fun. That means double the candy I get to sneak out of the kids bags

Jim Ellis
Asst. Principal
Milton Middle School

Camouflage Day

I couldn't see anyone today because everyone was wearing their camo. gear.  What an awesome week it's been.  The students have done a great job dressing up and supporting Red Ribbon week.  Here's a picture of the sixth graders in their gear.  Thanks Mr. Slusser for the picture.

Orange and Black Forever

Check out the seventh grade winners from today's Orange and Black day.  What a great way to show support for Red Ribbon Week and our school.  Mr. Turbitt has gone above and beyond this year and has come up with some great ideas.  I know he really appreciates have Mrs. Specht here to help him.  If you come to MMS tomorrow don't be surprised if you can't see anyone...it's camouflage day.

Red Red Everywhere

Today was wear red day in support of Red Ribbon Week.  Check out our winners for wearing the most read in 8th Grade.  That's quite a crew!!!

Science Class

Hanging out with my good friends Brent and Marty in Science class.

Jim Ellis
Asst. Principal
Milton Middle School

My Future's So Bright....I Gotta Where Shades

Somewhere Frankie Goes to Hollywood is proud of us.  Today was sunglasses day.  Don't forget that tomorrow is "Wear Red Day."

Revise Revise Revise

Mrs. Reynolds is going over some great writing strategies.

Jim Ellis
Asst. Principal
Milton Middle School

Blackout Day...How Can Your Read the Post???

Today is Blackout to Drugs Day at Milton.  We had a ton of students dress in black to show their support.  Great job everyone.  Can you actually believe that Mrs. Doebler tried to tell me that Johnny Cash sang the song "Folsom Prism Blues."  C'mon Mrs. Doebler...it's "Folsom Prison Blues."  Can't wait to play my favorite Corey Hart song for tomorrow's theme!!!

Johnny Cash was the Man in Black

New Bleachers

Our new bleacher are almost completely installed. They're looking fantastic.

Jim Ellis
Asst. Principal
Milton Middle School