Spotlight on Ironwood seniors!
The book fair is coming! The dates are April 8-12, from 8am-3pm, and this time we are going coinless! Check out the eWallet system: scan the QR code, or click the link to watch the how-to video.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/videos/intro-to-ewallet-fair-files.html
Thank you to Dan Laabs and to the Lorenson Family for the donations of basketballs to support our elementary basketball program!
Congratulations to the February Students of the Month! 8th grader Skylee Chiapuzio, 9th grader Lily Nelson, 10th grader Talon Hughes, 2nd grader Ziibi Guilford, and 3rd grader Jase Ellis were all awarded a certificate at Monday night's board meeting. Way to do things the "Wright" Way!
Get your track and field fan gear! The items are available until March 31. Support the team! https://ironwoodtf-24.itemorder.com/
Thank you to the First National Bank of Wakefield for donating entry fees to support team participation in the elementary basketball Frozen Chosen tournament!
Thank you to the MI Masonic Charitable Foundation for donations to support our students and to 906 Tree Service, Moxie Vinyl Creations, and the Aurora Club for supporting elementary basketball jerseys!
Congratulations to all choir members who participated in Solo and Ensemble this past weekend in Hurley! Accent received a Division 1 star rating, and will be heading to State Solo and Ensemble in May. Arianna Sabec also earned a Division 1 star rating, and will perform as a soloist at state. Otylia Golebiowski received a Division 2 rating as a soloist. The middle school choir received a Division 1 rating. Excellent performances by all!
Maleah Maki and Chaneille Ruotsala have been participating in the CTE Education course this year. As part of their learning, these two students spent time in classrooms working with students and teachers. It's a great way to look at teaching as a career for the future!
Congratulations to the 2024 Red Devil Battalion Military Ball Court! Freshman LET 1: Cadet PFC Breanna Freeman and Cadet PFC Jack Davidson, Sophomore LET 2: Cadet 2LT Skyla Ballew and Cadet 2LT Austin Sterbenz, Junior LET 3: Cadet PFC Calli Niemi and Cadet Staff Sergeant Joey Lauzon, Senior LET 4: Cadet Major Eden Brady (Queen) and Cadet CSM John Balchik (King).
Red Devils in the news!
James and Noah earned a pizza party for lunch this past week. These two boys finished all of the fifth grade math objectives on Khan Academy. They worked on this in their free time! Excellent work!
The 3rd grade classes read a book on Fredrick Douglas last week. This week, he came to visit! Frederick gave a brief overview of his childhood as he battled through slavery & discrimination. A focal point of his discussion was treating everyone with kindness and respect. An excellent presentation!
Congratulations to Aiden Rady, for earning his certification in stick at the UP Welding Educators Regional Qualifier at Bay College!
Congratulations to Sarah Lauzon, who competed in the Poetry Out Loud competition at the state level in Lansing! Poetry Out Loud is a national poetry recitation competition for high school students. By encouraging youth to learn about great poetry through memorization and performance, students can master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about their literary heritage. The program and all materials are provided to each partner at no cost. Sarah was one of twenty students to compete. Excellent work, Sarah!
Thank you to the SISU Ski Fest for the donation towards the Youth Cross Country Ski Program!
Last Thursday, the second grade wrapped up their 6-week nutrition program by learning about dairy and showing off some milk mustaches.
Red Devils in the news!
Thank you to Incredible Bank for the donation towards Elementary Basketball!
Thank you to our guest reader, Mrs. Lupino. She came to read Dr.Suess books to our 2nd grade. We always enjoy when she stops in to see us!