First graders started their parent/offspring science unit in STEAM lab by creating ocean scenes complete with parent animals and their offspring. Fantastic science and art skills on display!







Our Junior Jackets traveled to North on Monday for a "Big Fish, Little Fish" reading buddy day! Both North and South students had a chance to share their awesome reading skills with one another. It was a fun and meaningful experience for everyone.

More reading buddy fun with North and South students!










Congratulations to these South Elementary Superstars! These Junior Jackets have earned $200+ for our Read-Athon fundraiser and a pizza lunch with Mrs. Vozar!

Students in Mrs. Gulick's 2nd grade class are "Riding the Reading Wave!" Students collaborated with classamates with similar ocean animal interests to create ocean animal research posters! 🐋🐡🦀🦈










Week number two of March is Reading Month is complete! The surfing teachers are moving along the big wave, down the hallway. Students have read 6,300 books/chapters so far, and we still have two weeks left before Spring Break! Keep up the great work Junior Jackets!






We hope to see your family at the Thompson Home Library on Monday, March 16 at 5:30 for our monthly STEAM story hour!

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for movie night! We were happy to see so many happy faces 🧜♀️

Congratulations to our 2 newest Superstars!! These students have both earned $200+ and a pizza lunch with Mrs. Vozar.

Look at these awesome readers!! We've read over 14,000 minutes so far! The classroom leaderboard is below.

🌙 Sleep Matters for School Success 🌙
Consistent bedtime helps students feel energized and ready to learn. A rested child attends school more regularly!
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Tomorrow is Hawaiian shirt day! If you don't have a Hawaiian shirt, wear a shirt with bright colors!

Our Read-Athon is an important part of the funding for our Ithaca Elementary PTO. Thank you for helping us reach our fundraising goals and provide opportunities for students.

Congratulations to these Superstars! They have earned $200+ for the Read-Athon and will have a pizza lunch with Mrs. Vozar. Great job, Junior Jackets!

Monday is Socks with Sandals Day!


These students are helping to CRUSH our fundraiser goal for our March Read-Athon! Congratulations to these Superstars who have raised $200+ and earned a pizza party with Mrs. Vozar! Way to go, Junior Jackets!

Make sure you check the March is Reading Month calendar for upcoming dress up days for next week at South! We are also hosting a family movie night next Thursday, March 12th!







March is Reading Month is in full swing! Check out the FIN-tastic things happening at South this week!









We have more South Elementary Superstars!!! Congratulations to these students who have raised $200+ for our Read-Athon! Thank you for your support of the Ithaca PTO!


Read-Athon Superstars at South!! These students have raised $200+ for our PTO already this month. Great work, Junior Jackets!


