Today, our empowering high school seniors took a final stroll through the halls of North Elementary, greeted by cheering students wishing them all the best! 🎉 It’s a bittersweet moment filled with resilience and hope as they embark on their next journey.
Please join us for ACES Day at the high school track on Thursday, May 22nd! We will begin walking around 9:30am!
Dear North Families, We hope you have a great weekend! The warmer weather feels amazing!
🚍✨ Field Trip Fun at the Sloan Museum! ✨🚍
Our students had a fantastic day exploring the Sloan Museum! They kicked off the trip with an exciting STEAM challenge, building cars from recycled materials. Creativity and teamwork were on full display!
Students explored a variety of hands-on science exhibits, including the always-popular water table, which was a definite favorite. 💧🔬
They also walked through fascinating history exhibits, focusing on Michigan’s rich history, with a special spotlight on Flint, Michigan. From innovative concept cars to learning about the famous Flintstones who played at MSU. It was a day packed with discovery and fun.
A BIG thank you to our amazing PTO for fully funding this field trip for all of our students! Your support made this unforgettable day of learning possible. 💛
Thank you also to our wonderful chaperones and the Sloan Museum for providing such an engaging and educational experience.
Third graders experimented with balanced and unbalanced forces in STEAM lab after designing their own balance scales! They were challenged to compare various classroom items (erasers, binder clips, tape rolls, etc.) and determine which items were heaviest.
Fourth graders continued their renewable energy unit by learning about wind turbines that have large fringed blades to mimic owl feathers for noise reduction and small curved blades to mimic maple seeds for increased movement. Their models of these unique turbines were fantastic!
Third graders from Mrs. Taylor's and Mrs. Schneider's classes completed a community service project supporting G.A.I.N.(Gratiot Animals In Need) Thank you so much to all that donated! We love animals!❤️
Fifth graders used their knowledge of properties of matter to investigate materials used in common appliances. They collaborated to "reverse engineer" old laptops, monitors, lamps, phones, and alarm clocks and were surprised to find out what was inside!
5th graders learned empowering lessons on not just golf but also about life that they can use for inspiration!
Dear North Families,
We are getting very excited about the warmer weather! We hope you have an amazing weekend :)
Swarm Together,
Mrs. Rayburn
4th graders were able to go on a couple of field trips this week! The first was a free concert at CMU to listen to their symphony orchestra! The kids learned the different instruments and enjoyed listening to them play! The second was a field trip to the Alma Fairgrounds to learn about our rural community! This trip is completely funded by Gratiot County Farm Bureau! The students learned about a wing sprayer tractor, were stewards of the soil by planting soybeans, and loved seeing and hearing interesting facts about calves and pigs!
Third graders had the opportunity to learn some golfing and goal setting skills from Noah Slater, an Ithaca alumni, and First Tee of Northern Michigan! What fun!! We have some future Ithaca golfers!!!
This month, we’re celebrating students who shine bright with humor, fairness, appreciation of beauty & excellence, and purpose in all they do!
These Yellowjackets inspire us daily by:
💬 Spreading joy through laughter and kindness
⚖️ Treating others with respect and fairness
🎨 Noticing and celebrating the beauty in learning and one another
🎯 Living with intention and a strong sense of purpose
They are empowering their classmates, building positive relationships, and showing what real teamwork looks like. 💛🖤
Keep leading the way—you make North Elementary proud! 🐝 #StudentsOfTheMonth #NorthElementary #YellowjacketPride #SwarmTogether
Third graders had an awesome trip to the school woods. Mrs. Hindbaugh Marr planned it perfectly and we are so thankful she's our STEAM teacher!
🎉 Celebrating National Principal Day! 🎉
Today we recognize Mrs. Rayburn for all the ways she supports and strengthens our North Elementary community!
The 6th graders at North are so thankful for her positivity, encouragement, and dedication. Whether she’s cheering students on in the classroom, showing up at events, helping at camp, or always being there with a smile, Mrs. Rayburn leads with kindness and care. Mrs. Rayburn helps make North Elementary a great place to learn and grow
Thank you for all you do, Mrs. Rayburn! North is a better place because of you! 💐
The 5th graders had a great time at our school woods. They had to be creative and use their science knowledge while enjoying the great outdoors. Thank you to Mrs. Hindbaugh-Marr and our community members who keep the woods clean and ready for our students to use!
4th loved Ms. Zimmer's tortoises! The students learned a lot about adaptations tortoises have versus turtles! Thank you to Ms. Zimmer for bringing them in!
Our Yellowjackets are having an unforgettable adventure at Camp Henry! From soaring through the sky on the double zip line and giant swing to testing their aim at archery and learning new skills in homesteading, our students are diving into every experience with excitement and courage.
The weather has been absolutely perfect, and the smiles say it all – friendships are growing, memories are being made, and everyone is having an amazing time! 💛🐝
Stay tuned for more camp updates! #NorthElementary #YellowjacketPride #CampHenry2025 #6thGradeAdventure #SwarmTogether
Third graders eat lunch every Friday with our wonderful foster grandma! Grandma Ann and her students have fun conversations and form lasting friendships! ❤️
On Friday we celebrated Grandparents/VIP Day with a packed gym full of smiles, laughter, and love. Our talented students, under the direction of Mrs. Melow, performed a fantastic music program featuring a tribute to many beloved Beatles songs.
Events like these remind us how important positive relationships are in building a strong community. Watching our students perform and seeing families come together truly shows how we are empowering our Yellowjackets to grow, connect, and shine!
Thank you to everyone who came and made this day so special! #SwarmTogether
