
Dear North Families,
I hope you have a wonderful Valentine's Day and enjoy the snow this weekend!
Swarm Together, Mrs. Rayburn





What do North Elementary students and their siblings do on a snow day? They sled! 🛷 ❄️ 🛷 ❄️ 🛷 Part 2











What do North Elementary students and their siblings do on a snow day? They sled! 🛷 ❄️ 🛷 ❄️ 🛷 Part 1











Swarming together through STEAM! Miss Sopocy's 6th graders teamed up with the Kindergarteners at South Elementary to explore motion and energy in STEAM. These engaging opportunities spark student growth and help cultivate positive relationships. Let’s celebrate these creative moments that bring our students together!


4th graders traveled to South School to join 2nd graders for a STEAM lesson on erosion. It was a great experience for all of the students! We saw a lot of smiles and laughter as they were learning and talking about erosion! A huge Thank You to Mrs. Hindbaugh-Marr for arranging this experience!









Teamwork in action! On Monday, Ms. Foglesong's 6th graders joined forces with Kindergarteners for a fun STEAM project! They investigated if a sled travels faster when heavier or lighter. Together, they engaged in problem-solving and built positive relationships. Thanks to Mrs. H-Marr and our school bus transportation for making this trip possible! #SwarmTogether



Thank you to our amazing families who came to Family Reading Night and the Invention Convention! We had over 100 students bring their families!






Today was a special celebration for #WorldReadAloudDay! Mrs. Rayburn visited us to read a wonderful book and share how the character's journey inspires us to use our positivity project character strength words. #SwarmTogether


We are excited to invite families to our Family Reading Night this Thursday, February 6th, from 6-7:30 PM! This event will not only promote literacy but also showcase the innovative projects our students have created for the Invention Convention. We look forward to engaging with our community and fostering a love for reading and creativity


North Elementary's version of........ GUESS WHO? Try to guess the staff members when they were North Elementary age!


Please complete our Ithaca Food Service survey by February 28th at 4pm
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Even rival fans can bond over a good book!


We are so thankful that Pheasants Forever continues to support nature-based learning in our district! Fourth graders used their knowledge of land features and animals to play a new card game purchased with Pheasants Forever funds. They had a great time sharpening their science skills!







Sixth grade students are launching into a new force and motion unit! Students were "problem investigators" today. They observed multiple collisions with objects of different mass and at different amounts of force. They analyzed their observations to see that changing the force and mass will affect the results of the collision!





Dear North Families,
Can you believe we made it through the first month of 2025 already? We hope you have a great weekend! Swarm Together, Mrs. Rayburn




Movement + Learning = Success! Our 6th graders just completed an engaging activity that combined movement with learning as they dove into the 1960s. Through a sticky note gallery walk, students had empowering opportunities to express their thoughts and collaborate in a positive learning environment.



Happy National Puzzle Day! Our library is the place to be for engaging opportunities! Students are having a blast solving puzzles together, creating a welcoming learning environment and building positive relationships. #SwarmTogether




We are getting ready for our Invention Convention! Students are putting the finishing touches on their prototypes and displays, so be sure to come check out their finished projects Thursday, February 6 from 6:00-7:30!






We are proud to recognize our January Students of the Month, who exemplifies the key traits of Optimism, Prudence, Perseverance, and Social Intelligence, as highlighted in our recent Positivity Project. These qualities are essential not only in academic success but also in building strong interpersonal relationships. #SwarmTogether




5th graders from North and 1st graders from South collaborated and used teamwork on a STEAM project about shadows!! Thank you to Mrs. Hindbaugh-Marr for running it.






