Thanks for sharing, Ms. Harwood!
Now that March is officially here- we have a message from our Ms. Norton, 6th Grade ELA Teacher! PS: Weekly winners get free ice cream on Thursdays, and ALL Champion Classes get a pizza party!!!
🏀📚 MARCH MADNESS… but make it ACADEMIC. 😎🔥
It’s officially game time in our classroom and the competition is ON! Our students are going head-to-head in our March Madness i-Ready Challenge — where the brackets are set, the energy is high, and the only thing getting dunked is unfinished lessons. 💪📈
Each completed lesson = points for their team.
Passing lessons = bonus bragging rights.
Staying focused = championship mindset. 🏆
We’re talking buzzer-beater growth, underdog comebacks, and some serious main-character energy happening during math and reading time. 👀✨
Families, you can cheer from the sidelines by encouraging your student to give their best effort and complete those i-Ready lessons at home if needed. Every minute counts in this academic showdown!
May the sharpest minds win! 🧠🔥 #MarchMadness #iReadyChallenge #ClassroomCompetition #FutureChampions
Enjoy the rest of your day, Warrior Families! Don't forget to find a way to spread some sunshine of your own to someone you love!
This has been a really fun two-week project for our students, and we appreciate her sending photos so we can share it with all of you, too!
Great work, Warriors!
Special Shoutout to Ms. Harris and the Media Center for sponsoring this event!
IT'S OFFICIALLY LIVE! Tickets are ON SALE NOW for our PTO Dance "A Night of the Stars"!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ilis-dance-a-night-of-the-stars
You can ONLY purchase these tickets through Zeffy, do not send in any cash or checks. Thank you!
Visit our website to buy tickets and for our FAQ. REMINDER: Car tags are REQUIRED for all students you are picking up!
https://lancastercsdsc.sites.thrillshare.com/o/ilis/page/pto-dance-tickets
She writes: ""Meet Penelope, Mohawk, Matilda, & Chester!
Throughout the year, we have been learning about different animals…February lead us to chickens 🐓
We were fortunate enough to get 12 Silkie Chicken eggs 🥚 & we began the process of incubating them. We kept them in the incubator for 19 days & once 19 days came, we transferred them to the flat surface so they could hatch a few days later 🐣 we learned the life cycle, labeling a chicken, and making a life cycle book.
Monday, my sweet kiddos got to see these chicks 🐥 hatch & they were so amazed. They got to see their new home in the brooder box & how they walk around, snuggle, feed, & drink water.
This has been my most favorite animal unit this year & it has been the sweetest seeing the kiddos excitement when they got to hold their sweet chicks 🐥"
We are looking back to Ms. Robert's class learning about Martin Luther King, Jr.! They did a MLK Jr. Scavenger Hunt!
Great work, students! And enjoy our weekend, Warriors! Can you believe it's already March tomorrow?!
We truly can’t thank Whataburger enough for all they’ve done to support Indian Land schools - especially ILIS!
Thank you, ✨ Whataburger! ✨
She writes, "Students in my 1st and 2nd Block classes were assigned an influential person to research for Black History Month! We had lessons in the Media Center with Ms. Harris where she taught the students how to find credible resources, research efficiently and paraphrase correctly! Students then took everything they learned and spent a week researching their personal and learning all about them and their impact. Students then took all that information and completed a one pager project, sharing everything they learned about their person. This project honors these important figures during Black History Month and I am so impressed with my students! They did an amazing job! "
We are impressed too, Ms. Hensley! They're so talented, and the projects look great!
We’ve been working hard to help our students understand what it truly means to have a growth mindset — and more importantly, how to apply it to all areas of their lives. Through small groups, weekly news skits, posters around the building, and schoolwide challenges, the message has been clear: we can all grow with effort, practice, and perseverance.
At our pop-up table, students played a fun “fortune teller” game focused on growth mindset questions. One of the most popular prompts was: “What is something you used to not be great at, but worked hard to improve?” The answers were incredible — everything from math and reading to sports skills and creative hobbies.
It’s so encouraging to see our ILIS Warriors recognizing their progress and choosing not to stay stuck in a fixed mindset. They are putting in the work, embracing challenges, and proving that growth happens when you don’t give up. 💪🌱
So proud of our students for continuing to grow!
They write, "We had a great time celebrating at our book voting party! Students who read three of our nominee books, either from the children's book award list or the junior book award list were invited to our popcorn bar celebration. They were able to enjoy some popcorn, play some games, and cast their vote for the best book in the state. This is a great way for students to use their voice and let offers know what type of books they want to see more of. Thanks to all who participated."
Ms. Harris, Ms. Sebree and Mr. Shackleford set up an incredible reward for students who put in the time reading and letting their voice be heard by placing their vote! Next week is Read Across America week- check out the website for more details- a pajama day is included! Woohoo!
https://lancastercsdsc.sites.thrillshare.com/o/ilis/page/read-across-america
This feels like a perfect night for pizza- and making sure you don't have to worry about dishes! Join us TONIGHT from 4-8 pm at Jett's Pizza! Mention "ILIS" and a portion of the proceeds come right back to our PTO. Thank you for your support!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
How will you be showing random kindness today?
Don't forget- we have another Dine Out night to help make your Wednesday a bit easier. Join us Wednesday, Feb 18th from 4-8pm at Jet's Pizza! Mention "ILIS" and a portion of the proceeds come right back to our PTO. Thank you for your support!
Guess what, we have another Dine Out night to help make your Wednesday a bit easier. Join us Wednesday, Feb 18th from 4-8pm at Jet's Pizza! Mention "ILIS" and a portion of the proceeds come right back to our PTO. Thank you for your support!
