First graders learned about reflection today and were challenged to make light travel through mazes using mirrors and flashlights. They collaborated to tackle some pretty challenging mazes.
Today was our first day using our reading book bags. Students are practicing the skill "Read To Self!" Each child selected books for their bag. Students are building reading stamina using the red words & sounds they have mastered!
Great job kindergarten kiddos!
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Mr. Whitford's class is absolutely enjoying the outdoors today!
Bundle em up!
Take em out!
Stay to play!
We grow in the snow❤️
Save the Date for Literati Book Fair: March 4-8th, Family Fun Night being Wednesday March 6th 5-8pm. Yay! for Book Fair!
Miss Hartman's class enjoyed their pizza party last week after collecting the most coins during November's 'Coins for a Cause'. Our Junior Jackets collected over $500 in our collaboration with United Way to raise money for our local homeless shelter, the 'Hope House'.
We are excited to display our Yellowjacket pride on our window at South Elementary!
These kindergarten kiddos are AMAZING! In the beginning of the school year they could not log on to an iPad by themselves or pass levels in Boggle. Now they have mastered using an iPad and using Boggle Math! Mrs. Miranda Beach has done a wonderful job developing skills with each student.
Great Job Junior Jackets!
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First graders learned about light sources today and used their STEAM skills to make their own light source models. The lab was filled with lamps, headlights, watches, flashlights, and more!
Students were engaged in Santa Centers in the Math & Reading room this week!
Pajamas, cookies, and cocoa, oh my!
Students enjoyed cookies and hot chocolate during Polar Express Day!
Students were thrilled to be greeted by the conductor of the Polar Express (our wonderful community member, Craig Zeese). It's been an exciting morning here at South!
Thank you Mr. Zeese for keeping the magic alive for us each December!
What an incredible day in Mrs. Simcox's Kindergarten!
Our classroom party in the morning with a fantastic breakfast meal.
Santa & Mrs. Claus after lunch!
We ended our day with Santa Centers in Mrs. Smith's & Mrs. Napieralski's Room! We can't wait for Pajama Day & Polar Express tomorrow!
I love South School!
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Check out these "life-size" sleighs our South Elementary engineers built in STEAM lab!
Our 2nd grade students enjoyed their field trip to the IQ Hub at AgroLiquid! They learned about soil, painted with vegetables, and explored the exhibits while participating in a scavenger hunt.
Students have been creatively decorating our hallways for the holiday season!
First graders started their study of light by creating nose covers for Rudolph. Their covers needed to block light from a strand of Christmas lights and be able to cover their nose without being held in place. Science experiment, engineering challenge, and silliness all wrapped into one STEAM lab visit!
This week our staff spotlight is on Ms. Knight. This is her second year as a Kindergarten teacher but her 10th year at Ithaca! Ms. Knight loves spending time with family and friends, especially her dog, Cash! She also loves being outside on the lake in the summer and watching home design shows. Ms. Knight's favorite season is fall and her favorite holiday is Christmas.
After reading Snowflake Bentley, students in Mrs. Gulick's class worked together with their table teams to create beautiful, unique snowflakes out of paper bags.
Second graders were challenged to build sleds that could carry "gifts" after reading the story Just Be Claus in STEAM lab. Collaboration was the key to successfully tackling this challenge!
