Fourth graders designed working Lego pollination models after learning about the remarkable structures used by the Giant Water Lily. It was a great opportunity to creatively collaborate!




Dear North Families, Good luck to all of the hunters tomorrow! Please make sure that you are paying attention to the Ithaca Public Schools calendar for scheduled days off and half days of school in November. Swarm Together, Mrs. Rayburn




Don't Forget: The 2nd Annual Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner provided by the Gratiot Isabella RESD. Tuesday, November 26, 2024 from 5:00 - 7:30 at the RESD building across from Dollar General.
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Just a friendly reminder: NO SCHOOL on Friday, November 15th. Good luck to all the hunters!

Today some of Miss Yoder's 5th graders read empowering Veterans Day letters during the ceremony to honor Veterans. The rest of the 5th graders came to listen and understand the importance of this day to the community and country. Thank you to all of those who have served and are currently serving!!










Third graders just truly enjoying each other's company and encouraging a classmate to do a read aloud.....priceless!

We are proud to share that our school library has been enhanced through a grant from the Gratiot Community Foundation, in collaboration with the talented students from Shark Tooth Woodshop at St. Louis High School. The newly designed furniture creates a welcoming learning environment, fostering creativity and engagement among our students. Students are already enjoying their new reading spots! This initiative reflects the importance of community support in education. #SwarmTogether



Sixth graders explored materials engineering today by designing and testing tennis rackets in STEAM lab. Working designs needed to be able to bounce a tennis ball on the ground six times without breaking. Check out these successful rackets!




Picture Retakes are tomorrow--Wednesday, November 6th. Please go to mylifetouch.com and enter the North Elementary Picture Day ID: EVTVGPDP2 .
If you previously had photos taken, please return the original photos, along with a reasoning for needing a retake. Thank you
4th graders were engaged with Halloween activities throughout the day doing pumpkin math, watching an informational video about bats, and drawing some Halloween characters! Thank you to all the parents who donated items or came to the party to help! We appreciate the support!








This is a reminder that there is no school tomorrow, Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Thank you.

North Elementary would like to wish the high school cross country good luck 🍀 at the State Finals.

Dear North Families,
IMPORTANT: Please remember that there will be no school on Tuesday, November 5th for students. Thank you and have a great weekend!
Swarm Together,
Jessie Rayburn, Principal






5th graders are engaged in a reading thanks to our school Librarian Mrs. Morris!

November is Homeless Awareness Month and we’re excited to be partnering with United Way of Gratiot & Isabella Counties to raise money for Gratiot County Hope House through a coin war challenge called “Coins for a Cause”! Start saving and collecting your coins to send with your student! The classroom that raises the most amount of money will win a PIZZA PARTY!

Master Splinter, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and April O'Neil take on Shredder at North Elementary.

Check out all of the creative 3rd grade costumes!! Thank you to all the families and community members for showing up to watch our parade through Ithaca! Happy Halloween!

5th grade students worked in collaborative pairs while writing spooky acrostic poems.






We're thrilled to announce our Students of the Month! These students exemplify the Positivity Project Character Strengths: being present and giving others their full attention, showing unwavering integrity, and embracing creativity in everything they do! Let's give them a round of applause! #SwarmTogether



HELP FOR THE HOLIDAYS:
If your family would like to request help during the holiday season, please fill out the red half sheet of paper that was sent home during parent/teacher conferences and in Friday Folders and turn into the school office as soon as possible.. If you need help but do not have the paperwork, please call the office (989-875-3047) and we will be sure to send the paperwork home to you.

