Ithica Elementary School

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

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2011 Title I Distinguished School

Welcome

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.

Upcoming Events

AWARDS' DAY SCHEDULE - MAY 23, 2012

GRADE	PLACE	TIME
PreK	Classroom	11:00 AM
Kindergarten	Classroom	10:00 AM
1st Grade	Classroom	8:30 AM
2nd Grade	Classroom	12:00 PM
3rd Grade	Classroom	8:00 AM
4th Grade	Cafeteria	11:30 AM
5th Grade	Cafeteria	9:00-10:30 AM

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
2011 - 2012 PreK Instructional Calendar
2011-2012 Instructional Calendar
2012-2013 Instructional Calendar

Press Releases

Highest Student Attendance for Month 6
Highest Student Attendance for Month 7

See School Awards under Recognition on the Task Bar
to view additional awards.

Parental Resorces

Georgia Parental Information and Resource Center

Renaissance Home Connect

Come by to visit our Parenting Resource Center.
Parenting books are available for checkout.

Mission and Vision

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.

Testing

(GKIDS)	Georgia Kindergarten Inventory of Developing Kids
(CRCT)	Criterion - Referenced Compentency Tests Grades 1-5
(Writing)	Georgia Writing Assessments 3 &5
(GAA)	Georgia Alternate Assessment
(ACCESS for ELLS)	Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State to State for English Language Learners

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.

Ithica Elementary School's Super 16 for Success

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.