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