Ida Grove Elementary School

Ida Grove Elementary Falcons of the Week Front row, l to r: Miley Morgan, Bella Gaskins, Margaret Schaeding, Ava Blackman, Briggan Susie, Devan Castle Back row, l to r: Porter Dungan, Brantly Brenner, Emma Tollufsen, Ian Weber, Jager Lund, Bentlie Wilcox, Emmett Blackman

Paraeducators were honored this week at OABCIG Ida Grove Elementary. Paras work directly with students and are vital to the school. Staff honorees included, First picture - front row, l to r: Ruth Bennett, Jennifer Segebart, Karen Petersen, Nicole Boysen, Anecca Salcido, Carrie Skirvin, and Makenzi Devitt, Back row, l to r: Baylee Knop, Mary Jo Hartwig, Hannah Johnson, Sarah Lomholt, and Christi Mallow. Second picture - Left to right: Deanna Cranston, Sherri Oberreuter, Liz Schmidt, and Angie Arbegast. Unavailable for pictures: Ashley Petersen, Bridget Verschoor, and Marilyn Wunsch.

Ida Grove Elementary Falcons of the Week Front row, l to r: Madalyn Solorzano, Jaxon Skirvin, Taya Gesink, Ayvrie Klingenberg, Mason Collins, Bella Mullins Back row, l to r: Hendrix Schwery, Eve Reiss, Zoey Mau, Benjamin Balder, Allie Schnabel, Bowen Redenius, Adrienne Chase

During library class, Ida Grove Elementary Kindergarten listened to and discussed Eric Carle's book, The Tiny Seed. When given time to build with click blocks, several students chose to build their own version of a flower from the book.

OABCIG Yearbook has 3 ad spots left available in the yearbook. If interested contact Kate Beyke at kbeyke@oabcig.org

Ida Grove Elementary Falcons of the Week Front row, l to r: Evelyn Miesner, Kage Ransom, Liam Drey, Vanessa Mesenbrink, Charlie Miller West, Hadley Newquist, Oaklyn Harms Back row, l to r: Carter Kinnaman, Addi Patera, Averlee Collins, David Campbell, Jaxson Melby, Odie Schable

OABCIG Elem in Odebolt and Middle School is hosting their annual Scholastic book fair March 18-21. Information packets and wish lists were sent home with K-5 students on March 13 or 14. This event is open to the public from 2:30-7:30 on March 19 and 2:30-7:00 on March 21. *Books pictured are about 15% of what is available!

Ida Grove Elementary Falcons of the Week Front row, l to r: Oliver Nepper, Alana Reitz, Xavier Jacobson, Natalee Hare, Karsyn Rohlf, Grant Van Houten, Travis DeMoss Back row, l to r: Makelti Tietsort, Journey Bral, Aleeya Puga-Vallejos, Tucker Greenwald, Leo Rector Unavailable for picture: Jaylynn Dittmer

OABCIG Elementary Students had a very special afternoon today, as they were entertained by the Des Moines Opera Iowa troupe! 4th and 5th graders all attended a workshop to learn more about what these entertainers do. Then all the K-5th graders got to watch as they performed "Sid the Serpent Who Wanted to Sing"! Tonight, you can all come watch as these fabulous performers show off their skills in "Beauty and the Beast" at the High School Auditorium $5 at the door Doors open at 6:30 Show starts at 7 PM

Ida Grove Elementary Falcons of the Week Front row, l to r: Lacey Neubauer, Bailey Lindberg, Paisley Wittrock, Kendra Jimenez, Abby Todd, Johnathan Cruz Back row, l to r: Kylee Collins, Carter Montgomery, Madison Hinkeldey, Boe Otto, Zoey Lorenzen, Zoey Sholty Unavailable for picture: Jalayni Krayenhagen

OABCIG Schools will have a 2 hour late start Friday, March 8th. There will be no morning preschool and no before school activities.

Ida Grove Elementary Falcons of the Week Front row, l to r: Monica Tietsort, Jaxon Skirvin, Chloe Alm, Rhys Peterson, Merritt Bengford Back row, l to r: Chase Soderholm, Lillian Johannsen, Bree Reitz, Lyrik Naugle, Elliott Hahn Unavailable for picture: Ella Enriquez, Aleece Hoffman, Soloman Miller

Ida Grove Elementary Falcons of the Week Front row, l to r: Brian Bengford, Emmett Lockwood, Ally Mena, Kendric Lichtenberg, Cal Chizek, Adalynn Trierweiler, Kaelly King Back row, l to r: Chance Soderholm, Cole Wellendorf, Landyn Diimig, Tattianna Walton, Ayden Soat, Logan Mefferd

The Ida Grove 3rd graders had the opportunity to meet with Jim Christensen via zoom. Jim is from the Aldrin Family Foundation and he talked with them about his time working at NASA, as well as some fun information about the moon and space.

The first grade classes at the Ida Grove Elementary building collected cans of food and paper products for the 100th day of school. They collected 206 items for the food pantry. Kris Gunderson and another food pantry volunteer came and talked to the first grade about the food pantry. They learned a lot and many first graders said they would like to volunteer and help some day.

Odebolt Building is looking to hire a paraeducator to begin as soon as possible. Applications can be found on the school website or picked up at any OABCIG district school building. Anyone interested can contact Principal Doug Mogensen by calling 712-364-6066 or email dmogensen@oabcig.org.

Danika Hinkeldey brought Ag to the Classroom this month, helping the IG Elementary kindergarten students learn more about milk, butter, and dairy cows. Students had a chance to "milk a cow" and taste the butter that they made fresh in the mixer.

Ida Grove Elementary Falcons of the Week Front row, l to r: Jaxon Bogue, Cameron Gross, Oscar Johnson, Natalee Hare, Jacob Shupe, Paislee Swanson Back row, l to r: Kat Burow, Tyler Ausborn, Makenna Garlow, Bryson Roeder, Rylie Homer, Brecken Lichtenberg, Cole Uhl

Mrs. Masters did a lesson on telescopes with Ida Grove third graders this week. She talked about light and how the different lenses work. Then each student made their own telescope. 🔭

Jamie, the talented creator of Fox and Hare Creative, shared her jewelry expertise with the kindergarten classes. Jamie also discussed how she prepares for our local farmers market. 💐☀️🥕🍅🥔🥦🫑👩🏽‍🌾👨🏻‍🌾Thanks again, Jamie!✨