Ithaca North Elementary

Meet our newest 6th Grade Student Council members! We are so proud of these 6th grade students for taking the initiative to step into leadership roles this year. We look forward to working with this enthusiastic group and seeing their great ideas come to life! They are already hard at work helping select our Homecoming Spirit Week dress-up days and creating posters for the school. More information to come next week! Check Friday Folders Today! Please look for the blue flyer in today’s Friday folder. Student Council is selling spirit pom poms as a fundraiser to kick off our upcoming Hoops for Hunger donation drive! Thank you for supporting our 6th-grade leaders

Please note that Picture day is Monday, September 28.

Two hundred thirty nine years ago today our first constitution was created. Today third graders continued to learn more about our constitution.

Our 3rd and 4th graders recently enjoyed a wonderful performance of the The Wizard of Oz presented by the Academy of Performing Arts!

A special thank-you to GCCF for generously covering our transportation costs and making this enriching experience possible for our students!

From flying down ziplines at 6th-grade camp to racing through Rocket Math, this North Elementary alum turned their passion for learning into an inspiring career in education!
Meet Class of 2016 graduate Abby Workman!

Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Learning Disabilities with a minor in Reading

Current Role: K-5 Special Ed Resource Room Teacher at Kenowa Hills Public Schools

Favorite North Elementary Memories: "I remember going to 6th-grade camp and getting to ride a zipline for the first time. Oddly enough, I also enjoyed doing Rocket Math because I'm a very competitive person."

We love seeing our former students making such a powerful difference in the classroom and empowering the next generation of learners!

Miss Sopocy’s 5th grade class got creative today while learning all about photosynthesis! To see how plants turn sunlight into energy, students placed fresh leaves onto paper and used rolling pins to press out the green pigment inside. Rolling out the leaves helped them extract the chlorophyll right before their eyes, giving them a clear, up-close look at the key ingredient plants use to turn sun, water, and carbon dioxide into their own food! It was awesome to watch the students dive into the mess, ask great questions, and put their critical thinking skills to work.

Sixth graders were challenged to construct working elevators in STEAM lab this week. Without using tape or glue, they needed to really communicate ideas in order to have a working design!

Rounding skills took flight last week! Our 4th graders used balloons to practice rounding in a fun, hands-on way!

Say cheese! School Picture Day is right around the corner! Mark your calendars for Monday, September 28th. Key Details: Order Forms: Keep an eye out! Forms were sent home in Friday folders or will be arriving home very soon. Missing a Form? If your student doesn't bring one home in the next couple of days, please contact the main office and we will gladly get one to you. Start practicing those bright smiles!

This week, Ms. Foglesong's students put their problem-solving and collaboration skills to the ultimate test during one of our Positivity Project lessons on Teamwork. Their challenge? Construct a bridge using only 14 index cards strong enough to support the weight of a textbook or two! Watching everyone brainstorm, test ideas, and build together was the highlight of our activity. Proof that when we combine our strengths, we can support anything!

A big thank you to our school officer, Officer Greene, for stopping by all of our 6th-grade classrooms this week! He spent time talking with our students about the importance of taking safety drills seriously and making sure everyone feels confident knowing exactly what steps to take during a drill. We appreciate Officer Greene for helping keep our school community safe, prepared, and informed!

Fourth graders tackled a lock box challenge in STEAM lab to learn about bees. Each team needed to use their problem-solving skills in order to unlock 4 different locks and retrieve supplies necessary to create a swarm of buzzing bees. They quickly realized collaboration was critical for success!

North Elementary: Where the journey began.

Our alumni spotlight series continues! Today, we are catching up with Rugelio Ramereiz to see where life has taken him since his days at North!

We love that his favorite memory is the epic day the entire class got to challenge the principal to a game of dodgeball! Talk about an unforgettable way to build some school spirit (and get a little competitive). Today, Rugelio is bringing that same energy and team spirit to the world as a Director of Recruitment, College of Arts & Letters at Michigan State University.

We love seeing our North family thrive out in the world!

5th graders created photosynthesis models to demonstrate their creative knowledge about this scientific process!

4th grade is off to a great start! We kicked off the school year with mealworms! Students will be observing these tiny creatures as they learn about their life cycle and explore the adaptations that help them survive in their environment. Hands-on science makes learning come alive! We can't wait to see what our scientists discover!

Third graders used ozobot robots to learn about inherited traits in STEAM lab. The robots randomly chose traits that puppies would inherit from each parent (floppy or pointy ears, shaggy or skinny tail, etc.). Students then drew puppies with the chosen traits and compared them with other puppies in the room. What a fun way to expand on the science work they are doing in their classrooms!

Hello! As you prepare for Halloween, please see the Halloween costume information image. It is very important to note that trick-or-treating costumes may not meet school requirements. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's teacher.

North Elementary: Where the journey began.

Our alumni spotlight series continues! Today, we are catching up with Trevor Paradise to see where life has taken him since his days at North!

We love that his favorite childhood memory is a classic: breaking something and having to go find mom to show her how bad it really was! Today, Trevor is doing great things as a Program Supervisor .

We love seeing our North family thrive out in the world!

Mark your calendars! The 2026–2027 Year-at-a-Glance is officially here! From holidays and breaks to report cards, elementary conferences, and Homecoming, everything you need for the school year is in one spot. Pro Tip: Save or screenshot this calendar so you always have key dates at your fingertips!