Our 7th, 8th, and 11th grade classes went to Saratoga Battlefield, considered the turning point in the American Revolutionary War. The students were given a brief presentation on what life as a soldier was like, and several dressed in outfits/uniforms of the time. Then they took the tour of the battlefield stopping at several designated locations to learn about the battle, the men and women who were involved, and ultimately the American victory.
ILCS Students and Staff had an absolute blast yesterday, and we were having so much fun that we forgot to post pictures! 📸🎉 It was a day filled with fantastic learning, non-stop laughter, epic costumes, and, of course, an avalanche of candy! 🍭🍬
The Middle School Color Teams went all out and hosted an epic trick-or-treating extravaganza for our elementary students in their color team classrooms! 🌈🏫 What a whirlwind of a day, with smiles and sweet treats all around! 😄🍫👻
From magical moments to spooky surprises, it was a day that will go down in ILCS history! Here are some picture-perfect memories to brighten your day. 📷🎃🌟 #ILCSFunDay #SpookySuccess
Fantastic First Grade Update: To practice using adjectives to be descriptive writers, First graders drew monsters during a directed drawing activity. Students were encouraged to get creative with the number and shape of their monsters’ eyes, horns, and teeth.
Next we came up with amazing adjectives to describe their unique monsters.
Our final step was to add color using crayons and watercolors!
They did a spook-tacular job!
The ninth graders read “The Landlady” by Roald Dahl, and we got all creeped out! This was our first attempt at “blackout poetry,” using the words in the story to formulate sentences surrounding the plot and theme of this spooky story. If you haven’t read “The Landlady” yet, it will put you in the spirit! Happy Halloween!
Orange Athletics Update:
Picture this: the cafeteria buzzing with excitement, the smell of fresh homemade (school-made) pizza sauce wafting through the air, and Greyson at the forefront of pizza-popping creativity. He's reinventing the pizza game, one pizza pop at a time!
Update from the Kinders: Here’s a look into the kindergarten day. We’ve been working on letter practice, comparing numbers to 5 using the terms greater than and less than, helping animals at our own Vet Clinic, and mixing puffy paint for Jack-o-Lanterns! It’s been a busy few weeks!
October‘s big buddy theme was Halloween.
We had chocolate witch hat treats and made floaty ghosts. This month’s character trait was courage and we started with conversations about how we can be courageous in the choices we make.
The ILCS Middle School will be hosting a food drive for Community Action! Boxes have been placed throughout the community. If you are interested in making a donation please email Julie Wolfe (wolfej@ilcsd.org), Emily Stephan (stephane@ilcsd.org) or Tiffany Scofield (scofieldt@ilcsd.org).
Elementary Spirit Week
Don't forget! Tomorrow is Fall Picture Day at ILCS!
🛍️ Orange You Excited? Our spectacular sale is here just in time to add a pop of color and fun to your festivities! Whether you're a die-hard orange fan or just looking to brighten up your holiday season, we've got something for everyone. Use Code: Team20 Sale ends 10/27/2023!
Get ready to have a spooktacular time! 🎃 The Indian Lake Central School Student Council is conjuring up some creepy fun at the Fall Ball Semi-Formal Halloween Dance this Friday, October 27th! 🦇 Dust off your broomsticks, grab your capes, and join us for a wickedly good time!
In April 2025, Indian Lake Central School students will have the exciting opportunity to travel to Costa Rica! This presents a fantastic chance for students to explore different cultures and gain international experience. Please consider purchasing an item to support the Indian Lake Travel Club. *If you would like to speak directly to a student in the travel club please contact Jane Hinckley (hinckleyj@ilcsd.org) or Julie Wolfe (wolfej@ilcsd.org) and we will have a student contact you! Orders submitted through the link below will benefit ALL ILCS Travel Club students! Please share!
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Update from Mr. Gratto: The elementary students have been creating ghost puppets in music class in preparation for Halloween. The ‘Oooo’ of a ghost is a great way for them to explore their voices!
The ILCS Student Council is hosting a Spirit Week for Middle and High School students next week, promising lots of fun! (Elementary schedule is coming soon!)
To demonstrate courage, on Friday high school students participated in the zipline and ropes course at the Adirondack Extreme. This was a fun (and challenging) activity to face uncertainty. All the kids did a fantastic job.
Update from the World of 1st Grade:
It was an amazing Apple Week in first grade. Students were engaged in a variety of apple themed activities as we learned about the apple life cycle. Completing apple investigations, using our five senses to describe apples, sequencing the steps to make applesauce in the classroom, and making apple prints were just a few of our favorite activities.
Photos- https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1C9NdTxuAORPci_a26nqhxTd6RGi1shvK
The ninth graders read "The Harvest" by Tomas Rivera. In the story, Don Trine is a migrant worker who keeps his spirits up with his love for the land. He digs holes in the dirt and feels the earth move to connect with Mother Nature. We tried Don's method in the school garden before the ground freezes for the long winter ahead!
Week #3 Update:
Red Team (playing for Lucky Pup Rescue) with 3,300 Pennies AND a total of $60.55 raised this week!
Purple Team (playing for Make-A-Wish Foundation) with $3,075 Pennies AND a total of $78.25 raised this week!
Blue Team (playing for The Ronald McDonald House) with 189 Pennies AND a total of $59.10 raised this week!
So far MS has raised a total of $561.75! Penny Wars ENDS 10/27/2023!
