This week our staff spotlight is on our school social worker, Ms. Alexis Bahr. Ms. Bahr enjoys spending time with family and friends, spending time with her two dogs, and reading in her free time.
Mr. Whitford's classroom enjoyed taste testing apples!
We were learning Math skills using tally marks with our recorded votes.
We also practiced our writing skills while journaling about our favorite flavored apple.
After reading a story about a leaf blowing into a barn and causing all sorts of problems for the animals, our young engineers designed latches for "barn doors". In order to create designs that allowed the paper doors to open and shut, students found clever ways to use marker caps, pipe cleaners, straws, and twist ties! Problem solving at its finest!
For a few hours yesterday, it looked as if winter had arrived at South Elementary! Our kindergarteners were thrilled to have the chance to work together and be creative in the snow!
First graders created brooms for all of the characters in the story Room on the Broom. Lots of Halloween creativity on display!
This week, our Positivity Project Character Strength was Creativity. Look at all the creative work kids have been doing at South!
Students in Mrs. Simcox's Kindergarten had a busy and fun half day of school! Library, centers, recess, and learning a new song, "The Monster Mash!"
Students in Mrs. Gulick's 2nd grade class used the character strengths of open- mindedness, curiosity, and creativity to make creatures out of base ten blocks!
Second graders read a story about a skeleton who kept falling apart and then constructed skeletons using dazzlinks. It was great to see the unique ways the pieces were used!
First graders practiced their coding and collaboration skills while testing out some new technology in STEAM this week.
One of the Character Strengths of our Positivity Project at South Elementary is 'Teamwork'. Students at all grade levels were nominated for being 'team players' and helping others excel in the classroom.
This week's staff spotlight is on our South Elementary secretary, Mrs. Shari Giles. Mrs. Giles is an IHS graduate. She has worked in our building for the last 16 years. Mrs. Giles enjoys camping and hiking with her husband and spending time with her four grandchildren. She also loves football and her favorite teams are the Michigan Wolverines and the Detroit Lions. When you call South Elementary or enter our office, Mrs. Giles is usually the first smiling face that you will see.
Kindergarten is engaged in learning all about the keyboard this week. They are so excited to begin learning where their letters are at on the keyboard! They will be working through keyboarding lessons that include finger dexterity to prepare them for typing with home row as they progress through school.
Thank you so much to the Ithaca Transportation Department for sharing safety practices with us today! We appreciate you❤️
Earlier this week, South Elementary students had a visit from Chief Nelson, Firefighter Joe Vozar, and Sparky, all from the Ithaca Fire Department. They talked with students about making a plan with their families about how to get out of their home in case of a fire and what firefighters wear and do to keep people safe. We are so fortunate to have a wonderful community fire department that invests in our school. Each child received a bag of goodies and a firefighter hat from the IFD. Thank you!!
This week, our staff spotlight is on Mrs. Lombard. She is a paraprofessional at South Elementary. When she is not at school, Mrs. Lombard loves spending time with her four grandkids and family. A few fun facts about Mrs. Lombard: She attended kindergarten through sixth grade at South Elementary, she lives in the house that she grew up in, and summer is her favorite time of the year.
Happy Homecoming Day to us (Miss Knight's class)! We won “Mr. Dusty” which means we had the cleanest room in the school for the whole week!
Mr. Whitford's classroom had some "Big Brothers" visit their siblings today in recognition of Homecoming week!
We want to thank all the Ithaca football players and cheerleaders for sharing their day with us! Have a great Homecoming tomorrow! GO TEAM!
Thursday is Battle of the Classes at South!
Today was "Dress up as something that begins with the same letter as your name!" Kindergarten students in Mrs. Simcox's class (and families!) we're SO creative!
