5th grade walked to the Courthouse in Ithaca today. We were inspired by all of the workers as we learned what it takes to be a productive citizen in society. Thank you to Gratiot County for allowing us to visit!
This week the Positivity Project (P2) focuses on: PURPOSE “Align your personality with your purpose and no one can touch you.” -OPRAH WINFREY
Each month we look forward to the conversations with our "Heroes in the Hive" at North. The students are building positive relationships with our community members and also engaging in opportunities to be our best!
Congratulations to Clare Resiterer for a 1st place and Ashlynn Skeith for a 3rd place finish in the Alma Elks Americanism Essay Contest. Both essays were then sent to the district, where six different Lodges sent their top three entries. While Ashlynn did not place at district, Clare came in first.
Both are invited to the Alma Elks' flag day ceremony after which will be presentations honoring the essay winners.
Ithaca North is proud to honor Clare and Ashlynn for their excellence and citizenship!
North students are actively using their problem solving skills to prepare for our 3rd-6th grade Invention Convention. Join us Thursday, April 27 from 6:00-7:00 pm when all inventions will be on display in the North gym. You will be amazed at what our young inventors are designing!
This week the Positivity Project (P2) focuses on: APPRECIATION OF BEAUTY & EXCELLENCE “At some point in life the world’s beauty becomes enough. You don’t need to photograph, paint or even remember it. It is enough.” -TONI MORRISON
A big thank you to our community partners, PINS, for providing a pizza party for the 3rd graders in honor of our student teacher, Miss Swanson. You will be greatly missed, Miss Swanson !!
Mrs. Loving talked to the 4th grade about anxiety while testing. She gave great strategies to help alleviate stress!
Mrs. Rayburn was inspiring excellence in our 5th graders today during Principal chat as they have begun testing this week.
Our Chief Science Officers enjoyed a day at CMU exploring the design engineering lab, experiencing the steps involved in starting a business, and making connections with Chief Science Officers from surrounding schools. It was great to see all the ways STEAM skills impact our daily lives!
A special day spent with these great kiddos!!!
Principal Chat!
The snails are on the move today!! Kids had a chance to observe the baby snails come out of shell and move through their habitat. Spring has spring!!
Learning came alive as Ms. Bush's class traveled to the Michigan Historical Museum and the Capitol Building last week!
The student council bake sale is off to a great start! The sale will continue during lunches as long as supplies last and each treat is only $1! All proceeds go toward recess equipment for students!
This week the Positivity Project (P2) focuses on: BRAVERY “I learned that courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” -NELSON MANDELA
Sixth graders are working on a statistical project and our first step is collecting surveys. This project is individualized and geared towards empowering their learning with our current Math chapter.
Mrs. Loving shared testing anxiety techniques to help empower our 5th graders ahead of our State testing that starts next week. Ask your students about them!
To celebrate Opening Day in Detroit tomorrow afternoon, we are encouraging everyone to wear their Detroit Tigers gear!
This week the Positivity Project (P2) focuses on: FAIRNESS “I speak to everyone in the same way, whether he is the garbage man or the president of the university.” -ALBERT EINSTEIN
