Ithaca North Elementary

Thanks so much for taking the time to read to our third graders Mrs. Melow!!! It was great seeing you!!

Thank you, Mrs. Sally Helwig for sharing The Guardians of the Straits with us! What a great story!

Our 4th and 6th graders had a truly special experience today for March is Reading Month! We were honored to host a guest reader who shared more than just a book—he shared his personal story in education. Our guest spoke movingly about his own journey in education, what school was like for him, and why it is so important to value reading every single day. He shared the classic story "Thank You, Mr. Falker" by Patricia Polacco. This powerful book reminds us all that with the right support and a lot of "grit," any student can overcome obstacles to become a great reader. It was the perfect message for our 6th graders as they prepare for the challenges of junior high! A huge thank you to our guest, Mr. Paul Hungerford, for taking the time to inspire our students and remind us why we love our school community.

Check out our classroom leaderboard for reading minutes!

Our 5th graders have been diving deep into the properties of matter, and today they put their knowledge to the ultimate test! Today they had to discover a way to separate a complex mixture of sand, packing peanuts, paper clips, and rocks. Before diving in, students worked in engaging collaborative teams to truly "think like scientists." They strategized and debated which tools would be most effective based on size, magnetism, and density. From using sieves to magnets, it was incredible to see their theories put into practice as they successfully isolated each material!

Our 4th graders got hands-on with geometry today! Using tape on the floor and a map of Ithaca, they explored parallel, perpendicular, and intersecting lines—bringing math to life through movement and real-world connections!

Thank you to all of our Read-Athon sponsers!! Here are some ways that your generosity creates big opportunities.

We started our morning at North with a fun "Book Buffet!" A group of 6th grade students volunteered to be guest readers for students in grades 3-5. This was a great opportunity to enjoy a good book with 6th graders leading the way! Thanks to our volunteers who did a fantastic job this morning!

Our 6th graders spent today hosting a special Book Buffet Preview! They took turns reading to their own classmates, giving their peers a "sneak peek" at the stories they’ve selected for March is Reading Month. It was a morning filled with great storytelling, practice, and a few laughs as they polished their reading-aloud skills. This "dress rehearsal" has them officially ready for the big day...which will be on Monday!

Last week in Music, 5th Grade tried their hand at composing ukulele songs with lyrics! This week, we performed some of those compositions for our classmates.

Way to go!! We finished the first week strong with over $16,000 raised so far! Check out our classroom leaderboard!

Check out today's featured door-of-the-day!!

Kicking off reading month with guest readers!! Thank you to Mrs. MacLaren for sharing this funny story with us!

Grandma Ann loves to read to these kids!❤️

Congratulations to these Superstars!! They have earned $200+ for our Read- Athon and a pizza lunch with Mrs. Rayburn.

Fifth graders wrapped up their space unit in STEAM by creating constellations with colorful discs and connectors, then building projectors with circuit blocks and legos to display their hole-punched constellations on black boards. Once those tasks were complete, they experimented with the discs and projectors to make some amazing light displays! Super scientists at work!

Here is a look at today's featured door-of-the-day!

Here is a look at today's featured door- of-the-day!

Thank you to our PTO for the engaging STEAM lab today with Mobile Ed Productions and to our community members for volunteering your time. The kids had an amazing learning experience.