Mr. Potter's Backyard History Class provide an animated walking tour of Ida

Jeremy Potter’s Backyard History Class at Ida Middle School gave Ida history tours for the 2^nd grade classes since that fits right in with their study of communities. Students were dressed in period costumes and reenacted the characters they portrayed from Ida’s past. Students learned about the railroad that ran from Ida to Monroe that you could ride for 25 cents and the history of many residents and buildings from the past.

8th grade students visit Monroe County Community College

The students in 8th grade visited the Community College on Wednesday to learn about the Ida Promise and how dual enrollment can be a possibility in high school. They also learned about the many programs of study that are offered there.

Art Class at Ida Elementary

Elementary students have thoroughly enjoyed their art class this year!

The Ida Middle School students had fun at an outdoor picnic.

Despite the cold weather, the sun was out and the students enjoyed ice cream at the picnic.

Seniors last day - May 24th

Some seniors chose interesting ways of arriving at school today.

Watch the Ida High School Baseball Team Friday night win the LCAA Championship!

Come on out to Ida Friday at 4:30 to see the baseball team play against Dundee for the LCAA Championship!  It has been over 30 years since Ida has won this title.

On Friday, May 17th, Judge McQuade came to speak to 5th graders about the Constitution!

Board of Education Update

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

May 13, 2013

Jill Loughney plans to retire at the end of the school year. She has had a fantastic career throughout her 21 years of service to Ida. The students, staff and community will miss her. Please let her know that we wish her an enjoyable retirement.

Kelly Woelmer and Ann Crosby will be taking a leave of absence for the 2013-14 school year.

Koa Yntema has resigned from her teaching position.

The Board of Education approved the purchase of a new K-5 math program titled Pearson Envision. The teaching staff will participate in professional development activities to support the math program in June.

Mr. Morelli highlighted the achievements of our top students in drafting, welding and metals classes. Six students placed in the regional MITES competition including:  Kody Hawley, Kyle Buchler, Nathan Segar, Derek Hinkelman, Josh Bastian and Cameron Goins. Additionally Cameron Goins and Logan Asher finished first and second in the Home Builders Association blueprint competition. The homes that they designed will be built by Habitat For Humanity. Johnny Koch, Travis Lindquist and Andy Woelmer represented Ida at the welding competition at Ferris State University. They represented Ida with skill and class!

The Non-Homestead Millage Renewal passed with flying colors. 470 residents voted in favor of the renewal while 77 voted against.

The Board of Education selected The Rehmann Group to conduct our yearly financial audit for the next three years. They provided the lowest bid for the service.

Millennium Driving Academy was selected as the exclusive provider of driver’s training instruction on our campus. They have been providing excellent service to our students for the past 10 years. The possess an excellent safety record and great reputation in the community.

The Safety Committee and the Anti-Bullying Committee provided reports to the Board of Education which are available on our district website.

Once approved, the meeting minutes are posted on the district web-site at www.idaschools.org.

See the baby chicks hatch on live cam from Mrs. Harmon's 6th grade science class

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/chicken-cam-ida

Grandma Irene sings a special birthday song for Mrs. Commet

 Kindergarten students enjoyed listening to Grandma Irene sing at lunch as they celebrated Mrs. Commet's birthday.



Congratulations to Timmy Czajkowski!

Timmy Czajkowski  is a 4th grader in Mrs. Zeichman's class.  He won 2^nd place in a Science Competition, which was held in Ohio on May 7^th.  His presentation was on using rainwater to make electricity. Congratulations Timmy on a job well done! 

Character Strikes in Me Winners!



Congratulations to our May winners!



Toledo Symphony Assembly

On May 2nd, musicians with the Toledo Symphony performed for elementary students while taking time to educate them in the science behind the music.

LINKS program Ice Cream Social



Serving up the ice cream!

 

YUM!!



5th grade dancers performing at the LINKS program

The Ida LINKS program celebrated its 3rd successful year with an ice cream social on May 1^st.  Over 120 students enjoyed 9 gallons of ice cream with many delicious toppings! The Ida LINKS program is a peer to peer program designed to provide social, communication, and behavioral support for students with autism or other special needs. There are currently over eighty student volunteers providing academic or social support throughout the district. Students, teachers and parents have found the program to be rewarding for all involved.

Chris Todd commented, “I love the program on many different levels.  My son is a participant and this gives him a meaningful way to connect with his same age peers. It also gives him the opportunity to model what he has learned to be a link to another student. He talks highly about his high school links buddy all the time!” 

Several classes from the second and fifth grade provided entertainment along with the music therapist. The LINKS program has been a very encouraging, caring contribution to the positive atmosphere of Ida Public Schools.