Just a friendly reminder that there is NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 13th. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday!
5th graders are gaining excellence in reading during silent reading time!
100's Day! Empowering kids imaginations!
Fun on 100's Day
Sixth grade students were empowered by their science knowledge to create a smoothie tailored for better digestion in Ms. Fonger's class. They got to sample each group's smoothies in a taste test this week. Smoothies included ingredients such as bananas, blueberries, raspberries, and kale!
Thank you Craig Frames for donating the supplies our students used to construct Valentine boxes. They realized there’s quite a bit of critical thinking involved in building a box! 😉
Third graders continued their weather work in STEAM by independently constructing “wind vanes” that could stand on their own and move in the wind!
Last week the sixth grade students enjoyed another engaging nutrition lesson presented by Mr. Boutwell. All of the students had the opportunity to try both pomegranate juice and seeds. Each lesson the students are provided with a healthy snack as well as nutrition activities.
Dear North Families,
The North Elementary staff would like to express our sincere thanks for all of the support that our North familes and community have generously shown to us in the loss of Mr. & Mrs. Hessbrook's son Brady. The treats, the lunches, the messages, the flowers and all of the other supportive gestures have been noted and sincerely appreciated.
There will not be school on this Friday, Feb 3, 2023. This will allow Ithaca Public School staff the opportunity to attend the service for Brady and support the Hessbrook family.
North Elementary
Fifth graders worked collaboratively to represent Earth’s revolution around the sun (a tennis ball) using sphero robots.
We are happy to announce our January Students of the Month! These students represent the values of North Elementary on a daily basis. 🐝 Swarm Together 🐝
It is with a heavy heart that we inform you that Mr. and Mrs. Hessbrook’s son Brady passed away unexpectedly on Friday. Ithaca Public Schools has a support plan prepared for students and staff on Monday morning. The Gratiot Integrated Health Network Professionals and several Local Youth Leaders will be available for students and staff. We will continue with additional support for as long as it is needed. Funeral arrangements have been made for this upcoming Friday; Ithaca Public Schools will be closed that day.
Please keep the Hessbrook family in your thoughts and prayers.
Earlier this week two of our sixth graders presented along with Mrs. Rayburn during this months 'Principal Chat.' Our sixth grade presenters wanted to spread the message to all students in our school to keep our school clean. They encouraged everyone to help our janitors out by picking up and throwing away our trash in the proper receptacle. Along with this message, Mrs. Rayburn talked about our school mission and vision: 'Swarm Together.'
The sixth graders have been learning and studying algebra thru a program called, Hands on Equations. This program is not only engaging as well as empowering towards their learning; it also is preparing our sixth graders for excellence in math.
Some of the 5th graders having some fun at recess!
Third Grade wants to thank the parents that came and decorated our hallway for Valentine's Day! We feel the love!
Make sure to look in your child's Friday Folder for their midterm grade reports! Have a great weekend :)
Third grade welcomes Miss Swanson! She is coming to us from Alma College. We are so excited to have her with us!
The 5th graders making some fun creations during a gloomy day of inside recess!
Our 3rd grade girls basketball players are ready to represent our Ithaca community tomorrow in Mt. Pleasant for their first basketball game! Good luck girls!!
