Welcome to Ithica Elementary School at Graben-Garrett Farm! We invite you to explore our website and discover the Ithica difference. Here at Ithica, IES doesn’t just stand for Ithica Elementary School …it also means “Inspiring Every Student.”
Our dedicated faculty and staff are passionate about inspiring each student as they celebrate excellence and effort. This collaborative spirit is contagious, resulting in a school that is characterized by its strong sense of community and warm, nurturing family atmosphere.
At IES, we respect individual learning styles because we know and value every child. This passion for inspiring each student has produced a region Georgia Young Author,four County Young Author Winners, a Jr. Beta Spelling Bee Winner, a County Bus Safety Poster Winner, a State Poster Winner for Fire Safety, a County winner for Black History Bookmark Contest, and a State 4-H Winner (livestock division) in the short time Ithica has been open.
We serve a student population of approximately 650 students, ranging from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Dannon Danimals Rally for RecessOur school could win a $20,000 playground makeover and ultimate recess day if you buy Dannon Danimals Yogurt and send in the package with the code to the school before January 31, 2012.
Candy Gram SaleFebruary 6 - 14, 2012 Coffee and ConversationTuesday, February 7, 2012 at 8:00 AM Holiday - School ClosedFriday, February 17, 2012 President's Day - No SchoolMonday, February 20, 2012 PTSO MeetingThursday, February 23, 2012 at 6:30 PM
Math Make It/Take It Night Skate Night at SpinnersTuesday, March 13, 2012 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Teacher Workday/No School for StudentsFriday, March 16, 2012 CRCT Prep for Parents/FitnessGramThursday, March 22, 2012 at 6:30 PM
Media/Gym Spring BreakMonday, April 2 - Friday, April 6, 2012
PTSO Meeting and Art ShowThursday, April 26, 2012 at 6:30 PM PTSO Elections, Pre-K Performance and Ice Cream SocialThursday, May 3, 2012 at 6:30 PM in the Cafeteria Spring FlingSaturday, May 12, 2012
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Highest Student Attendance Award for Month 3 Highest Student Attendance Award for Month 4 Amber Owensby, Speech Teacher, Receives Bright Ideas Grant
Amber Owensby receives the Bright Idea Grant from Carroll EMC Foundation and Operation Round Up Program for Video Voice Program. Brandi Moore is Named a Hero by the Atlanta Falcons
Brandi Moore , special education teacher, was selected as a Heroes in Classroom by Suntrust Bank and the Atlanta Falcons.
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Mission:
The mission of Ithica Elementary School is to inspire every student by providing a foundation for continual success. Vision:
Students are passionate about learning which inspires their success. Beliefs: - All children can be inspired to learn through quality instruction.
- Students, staff and families share the responsibility for being actively engaged in teaching and learning.
- Clearly stated, high expectations lead to success.
- Emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual needs must be met to provide a safe, positive learning environment.
Ithica Elementary received a BRONZE award for high performance on state assessments under the Single Statewide Accountability System (SSAS).
Under SSAS, the Governor's Office of Student Achievement awards schools that show excellence in student achievement and/or progress in student achievement. Award-winning schools must meet the following criteria, which are based on the results of the most recent two years of Criterion Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) (grades 3-8 in reading, English/language arts, math, social studies, and science) and/or the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) (grade 11 first time test takers - English/language arts, math, science, and social studies). Criteria are based on Full Academic Year (FAY) students. Both the CRCT and the GHSGT classify achievement in terms of the percent of students who a) do not meet standards, b) meet standards, and c) exceed standards.
CRCT Study Guides Online
Click below to access CRCT study guides to help your child prepare for grade level CRCT tests.
CRCT Online Practice Tests
Click below and use the login information on the testing sticker posted on your child's agenda to take avantage of practice test in all areas at home.
- When responding to an adult, it is polite to answer with "yes ma'am," "no ma'am," "yes sir," or "no sir."
- Remember to say "please" and "thank you" when appropriate.
- If you bump into someone, or if they bump into you, politely say "excuse me", even if it's not your fault.
- If someone in the class or school does something well, we clap and congratulate that person.
- No matter what the circumstances, always be honest.
- Never cut in line
- Perform random acts of kindness. Go out of your way to do something surprisingly kind and generous for someone at least once a month.
- Make every effort to be as organized as possible
- Accept that you are going to make mistakes. LEarn from them and move on.
- When you cough, sneeze, or burp, it is appropriate to turn your head away from others and cover your mouth. Afterward you should say "excuse me."
- Clean-up after yourself in the hallway, classroom, lunchroom, and restroom. This school belongs to all of us. Let's keep it looking great.
- Stand up for what you believe in.
- Be positive and enjoy life. Some things just aren't worth getting upset over. Keep everything in perspective and focus on the good in life.
- Be the best person you can be.
- Be respectful, look at the person that is talking and always treat others the way you want to be treated.
- Carpe Diem (SEIZE THE DAY): You only live today once, so don't waste it.
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