Today we welcome Pre-K through 6th, 9th, and new entrants to the 2023-2024 school year! Have an amazing first day!
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The ICSD Board of Education will meet this evening at 5 p.m. for a Policy Work Session, at 6:30 p.m. for a Special Voting Meeting, and at 6:45 for an HR Work Session. For more information, please visit www.ithacacityschools.org/board.
The ICSD is closed on Monday, September 4, 2023, in observance of Labor Day.
Last week, we welcomed our new educators for orientation! We can't wait to start the '23-'24 school year with this talented group joining our dedicated staff. Photos include a team-building exercise where educators had to build structures with only two newspapers and two lengths of tape!
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Many ICSD schools are hosting Welcome Back events this week! Be sure to stop by, and for future events, check out school calendars on the district website by navigating to your school's home page.
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The newest ICSD e-Insider is out now!
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Last week, Project Innovation students had a wonderful chance to collaborate with Circus Culture, Ithaca's circus school!
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On Monday and Tuesday, ICSD administrators gathered for their annual retreat where they collaborated on learning targets and instructional leadership. Later, the group visited the St. James A.M.E. Zion Church as a community field study to discover its past and present!
At last week's Celebration of Learning, Project Innovation students presented posterboards, samples of recipes, handmade books, and more to families and friends! #teamicsd #icsdproud #icsdprojectinnovation
The ICSD Board of Education will meet this evening at 5 p.m. for a Curriculum Work Session and at 6:00 p.m. for a Board Voting Meeting. For more information, please visit www.ithacacityschools.org/board.
Wondering how your student can get a ride to and from extracurricular activities? The Parent/Caregiver Resources tab on our website features Transportation Solutions. This flyer details many options, and when in doubt, contact your school's transportation liaison for support!
Today is the final day of Project Innovation: ICSD's inclusive, project-based program where students engage in projects and case studies that answer complex questions or offer solutions to real-world problems.
These shots were taken last week in the classroom, with more photos of final celebrations and performances to come!
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We are loving our new app! Access documents, news updates, and even emergency notifications, right from your pocket.
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This July, several middle school students spent the day at Cornell University learning about the intersection of technology, design, and emotion: "The students are part of the College Discovery Program (CDP), a long-term mentoring and academic support program run by the Ithaca Youth Bureau in partnership with the Ithaca City School District that aims to reduce achievement gaps and increase access to college education." #teamicsd #icsdproud
Photo credit: Heather Ainsworth
Read the full article here: https://www.human.cornell.edu/news/imported/2023/08/middle-schoolers-learn-about-tech-design-and-emotion
We can't wait to welcome students back in September! Here's a throwback to a Friday Celebration in June at Enfield Elementary where K-3 students performed songs they learned in music class!
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The ICSD Board of Education will meet this evening at 5 p.m. for Facilities Committee Work Session, 6 p.m. for a Special Voting Meeting, and 6:15 p.m. for Finance Committee Work Session. Those who wish to attend may do so in person at IHS York Hall or online via Zoom. For more information, please visit www.ithacacityschools.org/board
As part of Phase 2 of the Capital Project, the Belle Sherman Elementary Annex is getting a new basketball court, drainage work, playground lighting, and playground mulch improvements, and the sidewalk at the top of the stairs on Cornell Street is being replaced.
For more updates and photos on all Capital Project construction, visit www.ithacacityschools.org/2019CapProj.
The ICSD hosted its annual Diversity Symposium of Thought Leaders: Cultivating Excellence and Equity earlier this week - two days of keynote speakers and breakout sessions on topics of equity and inclusion. Thank you speakers and participants for another incredible symposium!
There are many important developmental benefits to playing with puppets. They can improve language skills, foster social development, teach children about their emotions, encourage listening, and promote creativity - to name a few! Last week, our Songs and Stories summer program welcomed LilySilly Puppet Theater into our pre-k classes for a magical performance to enhance some of these skills and of course, to see the joy on our kids faces.
Join the Cayuga Heights Elementary community for three Playground Nights, co-hosted by CHES and the PTA. Join for one night or come to all three! All are welcome.
