Due to inclement weather, all classes are cancelled in Ironwood for December 15, 2022. Evening athletic games are cancelled. Practice may be held, weather permitting. A decision on this will be made and communicated to players later in the day.
Stay warm - stay safe!
Grades K-4 students have been rehearsing and are ready to sing for you all tomorrow!
Please remember that students may not leave until after the concert, and after you have made contact with their teacher.
Thank you LLW student vocalists for another excellent Holiday Concert! Accent! brought down the house again this year!
BIG thank you to Mrs.Powell and Mrs.Pam for spreading holiday cheer! Students have been working with these awesome ladies to create festive ornaments to decorate the school's Christmas tree.
Fourth grade students explored mechanical and longitudinal waves today for their collaborative science lab. What great team work!
Our holiday events are not quite over; mark these events and reminders on your calendars to stay in the holiday spirit!
In response to a reported potential safety concern in our neighborhood this morning, Ironwood Area Schools went into a 'soft lockdown' status out of an abundance of caution around 9:00 this morning. There was no direct threat to our school or students at any time. Classes continued as usual, but students were kept inside.
We were recently informed that the source of the concern had been addressed by Ironwood Public Safety and was deemed to not be a risk for our school. We lifted the 'soft lockdown' status at approximately 12:40 this afternoon. We are thankful for the ongoing support from Ironwood Public Safety!
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the main office and speak with Mrs. Nigh or Mr. Powell.
Here is the latest episode of the GOISD EDUnews Podcast, featuring one of our robust CTE offerings, the Certified Nursing Assistant Program. Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/6movv4bLpIU
Classrooms in grades K-2 take on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! After reading "Balloons over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade", students learned how much planning and hard work it takes to create such massive balloons and were inspired to make their own! Over the last couple of days, students paraded through the halls, showing off their creations. It was the perfect kick-off into our Thanksgiving break!
Congratulations to our October Students of the Month! These students did a great job modeling our RISE expectations: Clara Schoone (1st grade), MaKenna LaBeske (4th Grade), Bryce Nystrom (8th Grade), Nathan Jaunzems ( 10th Grade) Thanks for doing things the Wright Way!
Dear Families,
We are thankful for you!
As we prepare to take time off from school for the Thanksgiving break (11/23-11/25), we are grateful for everyone who has helped to restore a routine for showing up to school while supporting students and families.
Daily routines are essential for reducing stress and creating a sense of security, especially after the chaotic transitions experienced over the last two years.
As long as your child is healthy, please encourage showing up to class when school is in session. Every day of school is an important opportunity for students to learn as well as connect to peers and their teachers.
We thank:
Our students and their families who do their best to show up to class every day even when it isn’t easy.
Our teachers who have gone above and beyond to help make school a welcoming learning environment where students can thrive.
Our administrators who help us work together to ensure we are healthy and safe, feel a sense of community and experience the excitement of an engaging learning environment.
Our many, many healers and helpers - the support staff and community volunteers who provide the extra hands and attention our children need.
May these days off be restful and healing.
● If your family or your child needs support, please reach out to Auburn Powell (K-6) or Paul Zysk (7-12) for help. Call the main office at 906-932-0932.
● We look forward to seeing you again when school resumes on November 28.
Thank you for partnering with us!
Sincerely,
Melissa Nigh, Principal
Dan Martinson, Assistant Principal
Due to the significant snow fall this evening, and the forecasted continuation of high amounts of additional snow, we will have a snow day in Ironwood on Friday, November 18, 2022. There will be no classes and all evening activities are cancelled. Stay warm and stay safe!
Parents and Guardians, please check your email for a link to our current School Climate Survey. Each year, we will send a survey in the fall and in the spring to see how we are doing. We want to hear from you!
Mrs. Stehlik's Woodworking class participated in the 2022 CO2 Dragster Races. Students designed and built their dragsters, from foam prototype to balsa wood racer.
1st place: Storm Parish
2nd place: Axton Ruotsala
3rd place: Avery Allen
Also pictured: Maleah Maki, Madelyn Smith, Jaye Foley, and Audra Pawlak helped manage the bracket, thank you girls!
The Race: https://doc-04-7g-docs.googleusercontent.com/docs/securesc/7fo1conmo5rdt3l2utf0ikr6avvrck5v/qlovhpe6686fsq8tj8bfjv7g0mhhj4o3/1668460125000/16373044014185898489/16580473201350123114/1LaT-PGonjCLVMh52m0fvJdAgAELQcyvq?e=download&authuser=0
Friday, after the Veterans Day program, 2 of the Cadets came into Mrs. Balchik's class and answered questions the 4th graders had about the program and what they did during the ceremony. Thank you John and Bella for teaching my students about this important ceremony.
Demonstrating the two RISE characteristics of Integrity and Excellence, Mrs. Lavinder’s 4th Grade students taught kindergarteners how to log-in to their computers! The kindergarteners were thankful for the patience and kindness; team work makes the dream work! 😁
Congratulations to our September Students of the Month: Finn Lonsway (2nd grade), Rylee Routheaux (5th grade), Markl Robbins ( 7th grade), Lilley Smith (12th grade). All four students were nominated for representing our RISE expectations of respect, integrity, safety, and excellence. Thank you for doing things the ‘Wright Way’!
Notice: The IAS Board of Education has adopted a revised calendar.
~Winter break is extended by one additional day- classes resume on Jan 3.
~The snow make up day on March 20 is now a regular session day.
https://www.ironwoodschools.org/page/annual-school-year-calendar
Check out the new podcast from GOISD. This first episode features our principal, Mrs. Nigh!
https://youtu.be/MEhBCjYYiDc
The sixth graders learned about tides and currents as they listened to one of 167 podcasts as they walked the track and enjoyed the nice weather. The Walking Classroom devices are a great supplement to our curriculum.
