Mrs. Schaeding's 1st graders had their first day of partner reading on Tuesday and they did a fantastic job! 📚👫 Partner reading is an important part of learning in our early elementary classrooms! Reading with a partner helps students build confidence, practice fluency, strengthen comprehension, and learn from one another. Best of all, it makes reading engaging and fun! ❤️📖
Mrs. Schaeding's 1st graders had their first day of partner reading and they did a fantastic job! 📚👫 Partner reading is an important part of learning in our early elementary classrooms! Reading with a partner helps students build confidence, practice fluency, strengthen comprehension, and learn from one another. Best of all, it makes reading engaging and fun! ❤️📖
🍎 Everyday Attendance Starts Now 🍎
Showing up every day early in the year helps kids build confidence, connect with classmates, and stay on track with learning.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
Showing up every day early in the year helps kids build confidence, connect with classmates, and stay on track with learning.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
🍎 Everyday Attendance Starts Now 🍎
Showing up every day early in the year helps kids build confidence, connect with classmates, and stay on track with learning.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
Showing up every day early in the year helps kids build confidence, connect with classmates, and stay on track with learning.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
Second graders read Violet the Pilot in STEAM lab and were challenged to design flying machines that could rescue a "person", just like Violet did in the story. Collaboration was key for these successful designs!
These 2nd graders were excited to celebrate the '2nd day of 2nd Grade!"
📅 First Week = Routine Week 📅
Try to avoid “just one extra day” of vacation once school begins. The first week sets habits that last all year.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
Try to avoid “just one extra day” of vacation once school begins. The first week sets habits that last all year.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
Our South Elementary gym got a facelift this summer! The gym and kitchen were painted and new speakers were installed along with these graphics. Our custodial team has been working hard to prepare our building for our staff and students!
🎒 Create a “Night-Before” Routine 🎒
Lay out clothes, pack backpacks, charge devices, and pick breakfast options the night before. Fewer morning surprises help kids get to school on time.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
Lay out clothes, pack backpacks, charge devices, and pick breakfast options the night before. Fewer morning surprises help kids get to school on time.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
"Who will your teacher be? Log into PowerSchool to see!" Wondering who your child's teacher will be this year? Skip the guesswork and log into PowerSchool to find your classroom match! We can't wait to see you soon! Keep in mind our Ithaca Public Schools open house will be on Thursday, August 20th: South Elementary begins at 5:30 PM, North Elementary begins at 6 PM and Junior/Senior High School begins at 6:30 PM.
😴 Start the Sleep Reset 😴
A week or two before school starts, shift bedtime earlier by 10–15 minutes every few nights. Better sleep = easier mornings = fewer missed days.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
A week or two before school starts, shift bedtime earlier by 10–15 minutes every few nights. Better sleep = easier mornings = fewer missed days.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
📬 Check Back-to-School Updates 📬
Watch for school emails, texts, and posts about start dates, transportation, supply lists, and open houses. Having the details ready helps families avoid first-week absences.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
Watch for school emails, texts, and posts about start dates, transportation, supply lists, and open houses. Having the details ready helps families avoid first-week absences.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
🎒 Create a “Night-Before” Routine 🎒
Lay out clothes, pack backpacks, charge devices, and pick breakfast options the night before. Fewer morning surprises help kids get to school on time.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
Lay out clothes, pack backpacks, charge devices, and pick breakfast options the night before. Fewer morning surprises help kids get to school on time.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
🌞 Sunshine + movement = happy, healthy kids! 🌞
Whether it’s a bike ride, a trip to the playground, or a game in the backyard, staying active helps kids grow strong and stay ready for learning.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center."
Whether it’s a bike ride, a trip to the playground, or a game in the backyard, staying active helps kids grow strong and stay ready for learning.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center."
🗓️ Check Summer Dates! 🗓️
Look for summer school, camps, or reading programs. Mark important dates so your child stays engaged and ready for next year!
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center."
Look for summer school, camps, or reading programs. Mark important dates so your child stays engaged and ready for next year!
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center."
Summer School is in full swing!
🎓 Celebrate the Wins! 🎓
Take time to celebrate your child’s growth and hard work this year, big or small! Acknowledging progress builds pride and motivation for next year.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center."
Take time to celebrate your child’s growth and hard work this year, big or small! Acknowledging progress builds pride and motivation for next year.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center."
✉️ Stay Connected with School ✉️
Before summer break, ask teachers for learning tips or resources to keep your child on track. Schools love when families stay engaged!
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center."
Before summer break, ask teachers for learning tips or resources to keep your child on track. Schools love when families stay engaged!
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center."
After learning about ways that nature inspires human inventions, first graders created tool belts with Velcro latches (inspired by burdock plants) and tools like tongs, forks, and nutcrackers (inspired by bird beaks). We definitely had proud engineers in STEAM lab!
🎉 Celebrate Consistency! 🎉
Reward progress and attendance milestones, big or small! Recognition helps motivate students to keep showing up.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center."
Reward progress and attendance milestones, big or small! Recognition helps motivate students to keep showing up.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center."