Ithaca has cancelled school. Buses will be returning to homes.
Update: POSTPONED! The Ithaca School Foundation's Trivia Night is back! Get a team together and join the fun on Fri, Feb 17 starting at 6 PM in the Commons. Cost is $50 per team of 8 people with a limit of 20 teams. There will also be a silent auction and concessions by the FCCLA. To reserve your spot or if you are interested in donating to the silent auction, contact Rob Richards at 585-2137 or via email at rob@richardsinsure.com. Proceeds from the trivia night and the silent auction will go to the outside digital sign fund.
Ithaca/Richland Center Horse Club is hosting a Spaghetti Supper this Friday, February 10th from 3:45-7:00 in the Ithaca School Commons. We will be serving spaghetti, garlic bread, salad with dressing, milk and coffee, homemade dessert. Prices are Adult for $8.00, Student: for $6.00 and 5 or under for $3.00. Come out for a great meal and support the WIHA athletes!
We welcomed our newest Bulldogs at our Developmental/4K screening held on Thursday, February 2nd and Friday, February 3rd. We had fun playing and learning together! A huge thanks to those that helped with this event, especially the Ithaca Lion's Club for completing vision screening, as well as community resources including Head Start and Birth to 3. If you were unable to attend screening and have a child who will be four years old on or before September 1, 2023, please complete the registration form below. We can't wait for our new Bulldogs to start in the fall!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScm8dAr-DGCSdi7p_r_r4VzR6Q6KiAyb64mCWgGiMgEfCuX-g/viewform?usp=sf_link
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Tues, Feb 07, 2023
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Cheesy Chix Pasta, Second Choice: Meatloaf, Fresh Fruit, Raw Vegetables, Sliced WG Bread, Dessert, Milk
From Mrs. Burnley:
Congratulations to the Future Business Leaders of America who participated in the Regional Leadership Conference at Lancaster on Saturday. 19 students participated with 10 advancing to the FBLA State Leadership Conference in Green Bay on April 17th and 18th. Receiving 1st in their events were: Maggie Gschwind, Kailey Newkirk,and Tristen Peterson. Placing 2nd were Elise Newkirk, Alana Nelson, Erica Steinmetz, and Abby Plonka. 3rd place recipients were Talena Sprecher, Emma Coy and Alivya Young. An additional 3 students, Ally Plonka, Brooklyn Freestone and Landon Thompson placed 4th in their events making them alternates for the SLC. Holly King and Josie placed 5th in their event. Thank you students for how you represented Ithaca. Thank you also to Mrs. Steinmetz and Mrs. Thompson for attending RLC with us.
From Mr. Andresen:
There will be a Math Team meeting Wednesday, Feb 8th, in Mr. Andresen's room during ATTACK time. The Twin Conference Math Contest and State Math Contest will be discussed, so your attendance is important. Be there or be like the square root of 2.... irrational!!
From Ms. Sprecher:
Middle School quiz bowl will meet Thursday, Feb. 9th during ATTACK in Ms. Sprecher room.
From PTSO:
There will be a popcorn sale this Friday, February 10. Cost is 50 cents a bag, limit 2 bags per student please. Proceeds this week will go to the 3rd grade class. Middle school students we will sell in your hallway by the elementary doors during your breakfast. High school we will sell in the hallway by the vending machine during your breakfast.
From the WIHA group:
Ithaca/Richland Center Horse Club is hosting a Spaghetti Supper this Friday, February 10th from 3:45-7:00 in the Ithaca School Commons. We will be serving spaghetti, garlic bread, salad with dressing, milk and coffee, homemade dessert. Prices are Adult for $8.00, Student: for $6.00 and 5 or under for $3.00. Come out for a great meal and support the WIHA athletes!
From PTSO:
Our February PTSO meeting is coming up. It will be held Tuesday, February 14, at 3:45 p.m. in the LMC. Babysitting will be provided. We hope to see you there!
Ithaca School Foundation and PTSO:
The Ithaca School Foundation's Trivia Night is back! Get a team together and join the fun on Fri, Feb 17 starting at 6 PM in the Commons. Cost is $50 per team of 8 people with a limit of 20 teams. There will also be a silent auction and concessions by the FCCLA. To reserve your spot or if you are interested in donating to the silent auction, contact Rob Richards at 585-2137 or via email at rob@richardsinsure.com. Proceeds from the trivia night and the silent auction will go to the outside digital sign fund.
From Ms. Sprecher:
The Ithaca FFA is selling strawberries again this year. Orders will be due by Thur, Feb 23 and delivery is Monday, March 6. A flat of 8 quarts is $30 and half a flat is $20. Contact an FFA member to order or use the google form that is on the FFA Facebook page. The link is https://forms.gle/1CKPXKdZarJ5Uy1v8.
From Mrs. Burnley:
Fri, Feb 24 is the last day to preorder an Ithaca High School Yearbook. Yearbooks are $50 and have to be paid in full before they are picked up. Very few extra yearbooks are ordered, they will be $5 more and sold on a first come basis. See Mrs. Burnley or order a yearbook online at Jostens.com to reserve your copy now.
From Mrs. Burnley:
The Ithaca High School Yearbook has a few available ads to sell. Ads start at $20 for a one line ad and go up to $200 for a full page ad. Please contact Mrs. Burnley if you are interested in purchasing an ad before they are all sold.
From the PTSO:
The PTSO's FREE Bingo Night will be held Friday, March 10 starting at 6 PM in the commons. Lots of prizes! Concessions will be sold by the FCCLA. Visit our website www.IthacaPTSO.org for more details. Can't wait to see you there!
From Miss Schmitt:
Wesley Brown is collecting cans for Ben Huebsch! Cans can be dropped off in Miss Schmitt's room, 204, and Wes will be donating all of his proceeds to the Huebsch family.
From 6th Grade Students Avaya and McKailah:
We are selling bracelets to raise money for the Heubsch family! We will be selling during Middle School breakfast and lunch. Prices vary based on style, and custom orders will be available for $4. There are NO REFUNDS.
Word of the Day:
Fraught, adjective, means "causing or having a lot of emotional stress or worry." When fraught is used in the phrase "fraught with," it means "full of something bad or unwanted." Ever since their cat went missing, the atmosphere in their apartment has been fraught.
This Day in History: Beatles arrive in NY: On February 7, 1964, Pan Am Yankee Clipper flight 101 from London Heathrow lands at New York's Kennedy Airport-and "Beatlemania" arrives. It was the first visit to the United States by the Beatles, a British rock-and-roll quartet that had just scored its first No. 1 U.S. hit six days before with "I Want to Hold Your Hand." At Kennedy, the "Fab Four"-dressed in mod suits and sporting their trademark pudding bowl haircuts-were greeted by 3,000 screaming fans who caused a near riot when the boys stepped off their plane and onto American soil.
Birthdays:
Elementary: Eva Scholl
MS/HS: none
The Ithaca Lions Club will be hosting a pancake breakfast to benefit the family of Casey and Jennifer Bartels to help with medical bills for their baby.
Breakfast will be $10 for adults, $5 for kids 6 to 10, kids 5 and under eat free. The event will be held Sunday February 19, 2023 in the Ithaca School District Commons.
Congratulations to the Future Business Leaders of America who participated in the Regional Leadership Conference at Lancaster on Saturday. 19 students participated with 10 advancing to the FBLA State Leadership Conference in Green Bay on April 17th and 18th. Ithaca placed 8th out of 28 schools! Receiving 1st in their events: Maggie Gschwind (Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure), and the team of Kailey Newkirk and Tristen Peterson (Introduction to Business Presentation). Placing 2nd were the team of Alana Nelson, Elise Newkirk, and Erica Steinmetz (Broadcast Journalism), and Abby Plonka (Introduction to Marketing Concepts). 3rd place recipients were Talena Sprecher (Business Communication) and the team of Emma Coy and Alivya Young (Social Media Strategies). An additional 3 students, Ally Plonka (Introduction to Public Speaking), Brooklyn Freestone (Organizational Leadership), and Landon Thompson (Agribusiness) placed 4th in their events making them alternates for the SLC. Holly King and Josie placed 5th in Public Service Announcement. Thank you Mrs. Steinmetz and Mrs. Thompson for attending RLC with us.
Missing from pictures because they were at the Conference Wrestling Tournament: Caleb Birkrem, Brooklyn Freestone, and Lexi Stowell. Congratulations Caleb Birkrem, 195# conference champion!
Congratulations to the Ithaca-Weston Wrestling team as they clinched another conference championship! The Ithaca-Weston team was led by individual champions Lincoln Manning at #152, David Fargen at #170, Wyatt Hilby at #182, Caleb Birkrem at #195, Marshell Self at #220, and Ryan Biermeier at Hwt. The road to State starts this Saturday, Feb. 11th with Regionals at Mineral Point.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Mon, Feb 06, 2023
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Mexican Beef Pasta, Second Choice: Hot Dog, Applesauce, Baked Beans, Dinner roll, Milk
From Mrs. Burnley:
Congratulations to the Future Business Leaders of America who participated in the Regional Leadership Conference at Lancaster on Saturday. 19 students participated with 10 advancing to the FBLA State Leadership Conference in Green Bay on April 17th and 18th. Receiving 1st in their events were: Maggie Gschwind, Kailey Newkirk,and Tristen Peterson. Placing 2nd were Elise Newkirk, Alana Nelson, Erica Steinmetz, and Abby Plonka. 3rd place recipients were Talena Sprecher, Emma Coy and Alivya Young (Social Media Strategies). An additional 3 students, Ally Plonka, Brooklyn Freestone and Landon Thompson placed 4th in their events making them alternates for the SLC. Holly King and Josie placed 5th in their event. Thank you students for how you represented Ithaca. Thank you also to Mrs. Steinmetz and Mrs. Thompson for attending RLC with us.
From Mrs. Thompson:
There will be a scheduled forensics team meeting today, Feb 6th, in the LMC during ATTACK time. All are expected to attend.
From Mr. Andresen:
There will be a Math Team meeting Wednesday, Feb 8th, in Mr. Andresen's room during ATTACK time. The Twin Conference Math Contest and State Math Contest will be discussed, so your attendance is important. Be there or be like the square root of 2.... irrational!!
From Ms. Sprecher:
Middle School quiz bowl will meet Thursday, Feb. 9th during ATTACK in Ms.Sprecher.
Ithaca School Foundation and PTSO:
The Ithaca School Foundation's Trivia Night is back! Get a team together and join the fun on Fri, Feb 17 starting at 6 PM in the Commons, Cost is $50 per team of 8 people with a limit of 20 teams. There will also be a silent auction and concessions by the FCCLA. To reserve your spot or if you are interested in donating to the silent auction, contact Rob Richards at 585-2137 or via email at rob@richardsinsure.com. Proceeds from the trivia night and the silent auction will go to the outside digital sign fund.
From Ms. Sprecher:
The Ithaca FFA is selling strawberries again this year. Orders will be due by Thur, Feb 23 and delivery is Monday, March 6. A flat of 8 quarts is $30 and half a flat is $20. Contact an FFA member to order or use the google form that is on the FFA Facebook page. The link is https://forms.gle/1CKPXKdZarJ5Uv1v8.
From the WIHA group:
Ithaca/Richland Center Horse Club is hosting a Spaghetti Supper this Friday, February 10th from 3:45-7:00 in the Ithaca School Commons. We will be serving spaghetti, garlic bread, salad with dressing, milk and coffee, homemade dessert. Prices are Adult for $8.00, Student: for $6.00 and 5 or under for $3.00. Come out for a great meal and support the WIHA athletes!
From Mrs. Burnley:
Fri, Feb 24 is the last day to preorder an Ithaca High School Yearbook. Yearbooks are $50 and have to be paid in full before they are picked up. Very few extra yearbooks are ordered, they will be $5 more and sold on a first come basis. See Mrs. Burnley or order a yearbook online at Jostens.com to reserve your copy now.
From Mrs. Burnley:
The Ithaca High School Yearbook has a few available ads to sell. Ads start at $20 for a one line ad and go up to $200 for a full page ad. Please contact Mrs. Burnley if you are interested in purchasing an ad before they are all sold.
From Miss Schmitt:
Wesley Brown is collecting cans for Ben Huebsch! Cans can be dropped off in Miss Schmitt's room, 204, and Wes will be donating all of his proceeds to the Huebsch family.
From 6th Grade Students Avaya and McKailah:
We are selling bracelets to raise money for the Heubsch family! We will be selling during Middle School breakfast and lunch. Prices vary based on style, and custom orders will be available for $4. There are NO REFUNDS.
Word of the Day: Scrutinize,verb, means "to examine (something) carefully especially in a critical way." I closely scrutinized my opponent's every move before making my own.
This Day in History: 1937-John Steinbeck's novella Of Mice and Men, the story of the bond between two migrant workers, is published. In 1939, Steinbeck won the Pulitzer Prize for The Grapes of Wrath, a novel tracing a fictional Oklahoma family as they lose their family farm in the Depression and move to California seeking a better life.
Birthdays:
Elementary: none
MS/HS: none
The 6th grade science class visited Mrs. Prouty's office. She boiled water for us and we experimented throwing boiling water in below zero temps.
Fri, Feb 24 is the last day to preorder an Ithaca High School Yearbook. Yearbooks are $50 and have to be paid in full before they are picked up. Very few extra yearbooks are ordered, they will be $5 more and sold on a first come basis. See Mrs. Burnley or order a yearbook online at https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1116349/Ithaca-High-School/ to reserve your copy now.
The Ithaca FFA is selling strawberries again this year. Orders will be due by Thur, Feb 23 and delivery is Monday, March 6. A flat of 8 quarts is $30 and half a flat is $20. Contact an FFA member to order or use the google form that is on the FFA Facebook page. The link is https://forms.gle/1CKPXKdZarJ5Uv1v8.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Fri, Feb 3, 2023
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Mini Corn Dogs, Second Choice: Barbecue ribs, Applesauce, Yams, Dinner Rolls, Milk
From Ms Schoen to teaching assistants:
Please turn your time sheets in for this week and last on Friday, Feb 3. Be sure the teacher signs the sheets.
From Mrs. Boland and Mrs. Burnley:
There will be a Junior Class Meeting in Mrs. Boland’s room on Fri, Feb 3 during ATTACK.
From Ms. Sprecher:
Fri, Feb 3 concession is the Archery club. Seniors please sign up to help.
There will be an Ithaca Baseball Booster meeting this Fri, Feb 3 after the varsity boys basketball game.
From Mrs. Burnley:
FBLA Regional Leadership Conference will be held Saturday, Feb. 4 at Lancaster High School. If you are attending, make sure that your permission slip is turned in by Fri, Feb. 3. We will meet the bus Saturday at 6:30 am outside the band room.
From Mr. Herbst:
There will be a Club Efficacy meeting on Tue, Feb 7 during ATTACK.
Ithaca School Foundation and PTSO:
The Ithaca School Foundation's Trivia Night is back! Get a team together and join the fun on Fri, Feb 17 starting at 6 PM in the Commons. Cost is $50 per team of 8 people with a limit of 20 teams. There will also be a silent auction and concessions by the FCCLA. To reserve your spot or if you are interested in donating to the silent auction, contact Rob Richards at 585-2137 or via email at rob@richardsinsure.com. Proceeds from the trivia night and the silent auction will go to the outside digital sign fund.
From Ms. Sprecher:
The Ithaca FFA is selling strawberries again this year. Orders will be due by Thur, Feb 23 and delivery is Monday, March 6. A flat of 8 quarts is $30 and half a flat is $20. Contact an FFA member to order or use the google form that is on the FFA Facebook page. The link is https://forms.gle/1CKPXKdZarJ5Uv1v8.
From Mrs. Burnley:
Fri, Feb 24 is the last day to preorder an Ithaca High School Yearbook. Yearbooks are $50 and have to be paid in full before they are picked up. Very few extra yearbooks are ordered, they will be $5 more and sold on a first come basis. See Mrs. Burnley or order a yearbook online at Jostens.com to reserve your copy now.
From Mrs. Burnley:
The Ithaca High School Yearbook has a few available ads to sell. Ads start at $20 for a one line ad and go up to $200 for a full page ad. Please contact Mrs. Burnley if you are interested in purchasing an ad before they are all sold.
From Miss Schmitt:
Wesley Brown is collecting cans for Ben Huebsch! Cans can be dropped off in Miss Schmitt’s room, 204, and Wes will be donating all of his proceeds to the Huebsch family.
From 6th Grade Students Avaya and McKailah:
Through this week, we are selling bracelets to raise money for the Heubsch family! We will be selling during Middle School breakfast and lunch. Prices vary based on style, and custom orders will be available for $4. There are NO REFUNDS.
Word of the Day: Hoodwink means “to deceive or trick someone.” The salesperson hoodwinked us into buying items that weren’t on our shopping list.
This Day in History: 1959-Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and “The Big Bopper” die in a plane crash. Rising American rock stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson are killed when their chartered Beechcraft Bonanza plane crashes in Iowa a few minutes after takeoff from Mason City on a flight headed for Moorhead, Minnesota. Investigators blamed the crash on bad weather and pilot error. Holly and his band, the Crickets, had just scored a No. 1 hit with “That’ll Be the Day.”
Birthdays:
Elementary: none
MS/HS: Aubri Imhoff, Sat, Feb 4-Zoey Logue
Staff: Sat, Feb 4-Mrs. Huffar
Update: POSTPONED to Fall 2023
The Ithaca School Foundation's Trivia Night is back! Get a team together and join the fun on Fri, Feb 17 starting at 6 PM in the Commons. Cost is $50 per team of 8 people with a limit of 20 teams. There will also be a silent auction and concessions by the FCCLA. To reserve your spot or if you are interested in donating to the silent auction, contact Rob Richards at 585-2137 or via email at rob@richardsinsure.com. Proceeds from the trivia night and the silent auction will go to the outside digital sign fund.
Ithaca 8th graders recently created solar panels using pizza boxes in science class. They then used the solar panels to make S'mores.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Thurs, Feb 2, 2023
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Mac & Cheese, Second Choice: Cheeseburger, California Vegetables, Applesauce, Dessert, WG Dinner roll, Milk
From Miss Schmitt:
UW-Richland Theatre is producing "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" this spring, and we need YOU! There are MANY roles for students including the main characters Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy, as well as forest creatures, goblins, and unicorns! Auditions will be held at the UW-Richland Coppertop tonight starting at 6:30. Everyone is welcome to audition - NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! For more information, contact Miss Schmitt, or the director at sharpwi@uwplatt.edu
From Mrs. Boland and Mrs. Burnley:
There will be a Junior Class Meeting in Mrs. Boland's room on Fri, Feb 3 during Attack.
From Ms. Sprecher:
Fri, Feb 3 concession is the Archery club. Seniors please sign up to help.
There will be an Ithaca Baseball Booster meeting this Fri, Feb 3 after the varsity boys basketball game.
From Mrs. Burnley:
FBLA Regional Leadership Conference will be held Saturday, Feb. 4 at Lancaster High School. If you are attending, make sure that your permission slip is turned in by Friday, Feb. 3. We will meet the bus Saturday at 6:30 am outside the band room.
Ithaca School Foundation and PTSO:
The Ithaca School Foundation's Trivia Night is back! Get a team together and join the fun on Fri, Feb 17 starting at 6 PM in the Commons. Cost is $50 per team of 8 people with a limit of 20 teams. There will also be a silent auction and concessions by the FCCLA. To reserve your spot or if you are interested in donating to the silent auction, contact Rob Richards at 585-2137 or via email at rob@richardsinsure.com. Proceeds from the trivia night and the silent auction will go to the outside digital sign fund.
From Ms. Sprecher:
The Ithaca FFA is selling strawberries again this year. Orders will be due by Thur, Feb 23 and delivery is Monday, March 6. A flat of 8 quarts is $30 and half a flat is $20. Contact an FFA member to order or use the google form that is on the FFA Facebook page. The link is https://forms.gle/1CKPXKdZarJ5Uv1v8.
From Mrs. Burnley:
Fri, Feb 24 is the last day to preorder an Ithaca High School Yearbook. Yearbooks are $50 and have to be paid in full before they are picked up. Very few extra yearbooks are ordered, they will be $5 more and sold on a first come basis. See Mrs. Burnley or order a yearbook online at Jostens.com to reserve your copy now.
From Mrs. Burnley:
The Ithaca High School Yearbook has a few available ads to sell. Ads start at $20 for a one line ad and go up to $200 for a full page ad. Please contact Mrs. Burnley if you are interested in purchasing an ad before they are all sold.
From Miss Schmitt:
Wesley Brown is collecting cans for Ben Huebsch! Cans can be dropped off in Miss Schmitt's room, 204, and Wes will be donating all of his proceeds to the Huebsch family.
From 6th Grade Students Avaya and McKailah:
Through this week, we are selling bracelets to raise money for the Heubsch family! We will be selling during Middle School breakfast and lunch. Prices vary based on style, and custom orders will be available for $4. There are NO REFUNDS.
From Archery Club:
The Ithaca Archery Club would like to congratulate Ryan Tourdot for winning the overall biggest buck in the Big Buck Contest this year, and Marshell Self as the random draw winner in the contest. Thank you to all the students who entered this year! Congrats to all the successful hunters this year!
There will be 3rd/4th grade boys and girls youth basketball practice Saturday, February 4th from 9:00 to 10:00 in the old gym.
Word of the Day: névé Broadly, névé refers to a field of coarse, granular snow, but when used narrowly it means "the partially compacted granular snow that forms the surface part of the upper end of a glacier." After years of compaction, the constant pressure eventually transforms névé into glacial ice.
This Day in History: On February 2, 1913, New York City's Grand Central Terminal opens for the first time.
Birthdays:
Elementary: none
MS/HS: Jacey Maxwell
Recently, second graders created their own instruments using recycled materials from home. As our band marched around the school, we learned a great deal about rhythm, pitch, and working together. Thank you to Mr. Crawford and Mrs. Neimeyer for all your knowledge sharing!
Due to technical difficulties, this newsletter did NOT get sent out yesterday as planned. Ok not really TECHNICAL difficulties, more like Mr. Hess forgetting to press SEND. So, here is the January "Farm to School" Newsletter.
Congratulations to Ithaca students who earned placement to our 2nd Quarter Honor Roll!
Announcements: Wed, Feb 1, 2023
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Cheese Quesadilla, Second Choice: Ham and Cheese Sub, Steamed Carrots, Pineapple, WG Dinner roll, Milk
From Ms. Durkin:
Art club sweatshirts are in! If you ordered one, pick it up in the art room today.
From Miss Schmitt:
UW-Richland Theatre is producing "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" this spring, and we need YOU! There are MANY roles for students including the main characters Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy, as well as forest creatures, goblins, and unicorns! Auditions will be held at the UW-Richland Coppertop Theatre on Wed, Feb 1, and Thur, Feb 2 starting at 6:30. Everyone is welcome to audition - NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! For more information, contact Miss Schmitt, or the director at sharpwi@uwplatt.edu
From Mr. Herbst:
There will be an informational meeting during ATTACK on Wed, Feb 1 in room 312 for high school students interested in joining Club Efficacy. As the name implies, the premise of this student group will be to create positive outcomes within our school and community.
From Mrs. Kershner:
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) will meet on Thur, Feb 2nd at 7:00am. Join us for a great breakfast and a powerful devotion and message called "Dare to be Different." All middle school and high school students are welcome! Hope you will join us and bring a friend!
From Mrs. Boland and Mrs. Burnley:
There will be a Junior Class Meeting in Mrs. Boland's room on Friday, Feb. 3rd during Attack.
From Ms. Sprecher:
Thursday's concession is the Senior class and Friday's concession is the Archery club. Seniors please sign up to help.
The Ithaca FFA is selling strawberries again this year. Orders will be due by Feb. 23 and delivery is Monday, March 6. A flat of 8 quarts is $30 and half a flat is $20. Contact an FFA member to order or use the google form that is on the FFA Facebook page.. (DON'T READ THIS PART, IT IS JUST FOR THE PRINTED/EMAILED ANNOUNCEMENTS) The link is https://forms.gle/1CKPXKdZarJ5Uv1v8.
Ithaca School Foundation and PTSO:
The Ithaca School Foundation's Trivia Night is back! Get a team together and join the fun on Fri, Feb 17 starting at 6 PM in the Commons. Cost is $50 per team of 8 people with a limit of 20 teams. There will also be a silent auction and concessions by the FCCLA. To reserve your spot or if you are interested in donating to the silent auction, contact Rob Richards at 585-2137 or via email at rob@richardsinsure.com. Proceeds from the trivia night and the silent auction will go to the outside digital sign fund.
From Ms. Sprecher:
The Ithaca FFA is selling strawberries again this year. Orders will be due by Feb. 23 and delivery is Monday, March 6. A flat of 8 quarts is $30 and half a flat is $20. Contact an FFA member to order or use the google form that is on the FFA Facebook page. The link is https://forms.gle/1CKPXKdZarJ5Uv1v8.
From Miss Schmitt:
Wesley Brown is collecting cans for Ben Huebsch! Cans can be dropped off in Miss Schmitt's room, 204, and Wes will be donating all of his proceeds to the Huebsch family.
From 6th Grade Students Avaya and McKailah:
Through this week, we are selling bracelets to raise money for the Heubsch family! We will be selling during Middle School breakfast and lunch. Prices vary based on style, and custom orders will be available for $4. There are NO REFUNDS.
From Archery Club:
The Ithaca Archery Club would like to congratulate Ryan Tourdot for winning the overall biggest buck in the Big Buck Contest this year, and Marshell Self as the random draw winner in the contest. Thank you to all the students who entered this year! Congrats to all the successful hunters this year!
There will be an Ithaca Baseball Booster meeting this Friday February 3rd after the varsity boys basketball game.
Word of the Day: Savant is a formal word that refers to a learned person, especially someone with detailed knowledge about a particular subject. The word is also used to refer to a person affected with a developmental disorder who exhibits exceptional skill or brilliance in a particular subject or field. His sister is a computer savant, so he knows he can call her whenever he has technical issues.
This Day in History: February 1, 1884: The first portion, or fascicle, of the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), considered the most comprehensive and accurate dictionary of the English language, is published. Today, the QED is the definitive authority on the meaning, pronunciation and history of over half a million English words, past and present.
Birthdays:
Elementary:
MS/HS: Kayl Ryan