Sixth graders used their biomedical engineering skills to play a STEAM-lab version of the operation game. Teams collaborated to create surgical tools that could remove various items without knocking down surrounding golf tees. We definitely have some future surgeons and biomedical engineers in our midst!
Ugly sweater day in the third grade did not disappoint! These kids are too cute!!
Fourth graders read Redheaded Robbie's Christmas Story in STEAM lab and were challenged to create three important elements from the story--a snowman, a wagon, and a sled. Teams of three collaborated to get all elements done in 50 minutes!
5th graders giving one final goodbye and thank you for all the hard work and dedication given to North Elementary by secretary Angie Ostrander, who worked her final day! We will miss you!
Thanks to two generous families who kindly donated planners to our 6th-grade students! Donations like this help students build organizational skills and take on more individual responsibility. We appreciate your thoughtfulness!
Can you believe we are already into December? Please make sure and check out the Buzz for upcoming events and dates to remember.
Swarm Together,
Mrs. Rayburn
Swarm Together,
Mrs. Rayburn
Fifth graders in Ms. Richardson’s room have been busy showing off their creativity as they work on special gifts for their parents!
Our students have been designing, crafting, building, and adding their own personal flair to each project. The room is full of imagination, teamwork, and lots of excited energy as they bring their ideas to life.
We can’t wait for families to see the thoughtful and creative surprises headed their way!
Third graders had MyMichigan Health come and present about germs and the importance of washing our hands correctly! It was enlightening!
Four North Elementary students and Mr. Andrews battled the fog this morning to show off The Jacket Buzz at the MACUL Student Technology Showcase! #maculsts
Our 5th and 6th graders are enjoying the first snow of the year!
We are proud to announce our November Students of the Month — honored for exemplifying Bravery and Gratitude. These students demonstrated resilience in the face of challenges and consistently expressed appreciation toward peers and staff, strengthening our school culture. Recognizing character like this helps build future leaders. Please join us in congratulating them.
Mrs. Hull's class won the cookie party for the Hearthstone Cookie Fundraiser! Thank you to the PTO for the cookie prize!! We enjoyed every crumb.
Thank you to all of our community members and families for supporting the fundraiser.
Look at this artwork!! Mrs. Hull's 3rd graders colored this Christmas door cover and it looks amazing. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas here at North.
We are working on getting concert ready! 5th grade will be playing ukuleles at our Holiday Concert on December 18th. Students have been practicing playing their instruments in large and small groups to help one another with chords and song accuracy.
Our fifth graders have been soaring through their unit on the Wright Brothers!
They’ve been learning about the challenges the brothers faced and how they used problem-solving and perseverance to test their ideas.
Today, students stepped into the role of aviation engineers themselves! They designed, built, tested, and revised their own paper airplanes. The creativity, critical thinking, and enthusiasm they showed during this hands-on project were truly impressive.
So proud of their hard work and excitement for learning!
Today our 6th graders listened to the B#4 presentation by Mr. Terry Hessbrook--a touching look at Brady's life and a powerful message about mental health awareness. Every student received a poem card and bracelet to hold onto and pass on the story's meaning. We appreciate Mr. Hessbrook's time and commitment to student well-being.
Our 6th graders were thrilled to welcome during the first trimester members of the high school Leadership class into our room. They helped with Social Studies reading packets and supported our daily math lessons too. Their mentorship enhanced student engagement, reinforced learning, and created a supportive classroom culture. This collaboration demonstrates the value of peer mentorship in education—developing leadership skills while directly impacting academic outcomes.
Best of luck to our Jacket Builders as they compete in the FIRST LEGO League Challenge this Saturday, November 22!
This year’s competition theme is the UNEARTHED Challenge, where teams work to uncover the past to discover the future. Our Jacket Builders chose to focus their project on archaeology and artifact digging, exploring how robotics can help solve real-world problems connected to uncovering the past.
They have been working incredibly hard and applying their STEM skills through research, problem-solving, coding, and engineering.
Last night, they held a fantastic practice demonstration where they confidently shared their robot runs and project presentations with parents, families, friends, and teachers. We are so proud of all their hard work and teamwork!
A huge THANK YOU to Mr. Lincoln for guiding these students and allowing them to use his STEM lab. Your support means so much!
Good luck, Jacket Builders! We’re cheering for you!
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Grady Andrews to the Ithaca North family as our new paraprofessional. Mr. Andrews brings dedication and a passion for supporting students—he’ll be a wonderful addition to our team.
4th graders created thoughtful cards and letters for both veterans and current members of the military for Veteran's Day.
