Sixth grade students have been hard at work on posters and presentations to wrap up their unit on the water cycle. They are using their knowledge of the water cycle to determine if human development to an area would increase or decrease a stream flooding. On Monday they will demonstrate their knowledge by presenting their opinion and helping to pick the best solution using constraints and criteria!
Just a reminder that this evening and tomorrow both afternoon and evening are the times for parent/teacher conferences. If you don't recall your child's time or date, please call the office. Parent-teacher conferences are an essential tool to keep you updated on your child's progress. We look forward to seeing you!
As an extension of their hydrosphere unit in science, fifth graders were challenged to build water towers that could hold full bottles of water 7 inches off the ground. Some serious problem solving skills were used today!
The rain held off to make it a perfect trip to Forest Hill on Friday! The students were engaged the entire time learning about bird banding, what kinds of critters live in the pond and trying to identify animals by looking at skulls!
This week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of CREATIVITY. Creativity means you come up with new and original ways to think about and do things.
Creative people can look at the world in original ways. They are open to new experiences, and have an imaginative and independent thought process. They generate lots of different ideas and can pursue them with energy and enthusiasm. Creativity is a process that takes courage. Anytime you share your original ideas with the world, you risk being criticized or even ostracized.
“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.”--MAYA ANGELOU
Today was another "Heroes in the Hive '' at North! We love having our wonderful community members come in and support our students. They help build positive relationships with our students as well as provide community support!
Fourth graders experimented with bean bag launchers in STEAM lab this week. They were challenged to hit a target at 4 feet, 6 feet, and 8 feet and realized that the tasks were much easier to accomplish when the results of each launch were carefully analyzed.
5th graders had an engaging opportunity to become empowered science learners today while we were using our new digital microscope!
After reading Mrs. Chicken and the Hungry Crocodile, third graders used Botley robots to demonstrate how Mrs. Chicken may have swapped the eggs in the story. Each team collaborated to devise four different solutions!
Mr. DeRosia's and Mr. Smith's classes collaborated together and used teamwork for some dodgeball!
This week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Integrity. Integrity means you are honest and speak the truth. You present yourself genuinely and sincerely.
Integrity is doing the right thing when nobody is watching. People with integrity practice what they preach and maintain a consistent pattern of behavior aligned with their values. They have the courage not to follow the crowd if it means going against their beliefs.
“The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.”--BOB MARLEY
Dear North Families,
Wow, what a week! It was so great to see all of the students showing off their school spirit for dress up days! Always remember, every Friday throughout the year, is Blue and Gold day! Have a wonderful weekend!
North Elementary
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Go Jackets!
Jessie Rayburn
North Elementary Principal
Ithaca Public Schools
jmiller@ithacaschools.net
989-875-3047
Here are some of our 6th graders showing off their school spirit on Blue and Gold Day! What a great week it's been and with lots of participation! Go Jackets!
Community Pride and school spirit were evident today!!! Third graders truly enjoyed the band, cheerleaders, and the Homecoming court. They are ready for the parade and game.
Look at these 3rd grade nerds! They sure had some creative outfits.
4th grade had a Consumers Energy presentation teaching about natural resources and renewable energy. They also talked about how to save energy in hopes that the kids will apply the knowledge at home!
5th graders had an engaging opportunity to visit the Ithaca Historical and Genealogy Museums this week!
Our 6th graders rocked their pink today for "Battle of the Classes" day at school! Check out all of the many students who wore pink!
Tomorrow is the day we have all been waiting for: BLUE and GOLD day. Show your Yellowjacket spirit and wear our school colors!
Sixth graders developed many solutions for harvesting "pumpkins" while learning about agricultural engineering. A nice reminder that differences should be celebrated!
