Ithaca School District

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow! ANNOUNCEMENTS: Sept 6, 2022 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today: First choice, Chicken patty, Second choice, Ribs/bun, green beans, pears, and milk Good luck to our volleyball teams tonight at their season openers! Tonight the Middle School teams travel to Seneca to take on the Royals. The Varsity and Varsity Reserve teams host Seneca in their home opener, Varsity Reserve will begin at 6:00pm in our high school gym. Good luck, Lady Bulldogs! Ithaca High School Volleyball is looking for managers! If you are interested, we are wanting someone who can at least travel to away games and come to home games. Please reach out to Mrs. Thompson or one of the high school players! All Junior and Seniors who are part of the Youth Apprenticeship program or would like to be please see Mrs. Kershner during your study hall today. The YA program is offering a really neat opportunity for students! Stop in the guidance office for details! Thank you Do you want a chance to act on stage? Would you like experience working in the performing arts? UW-Richland has an opportunity for you! This fall, UW-R will be producing "A Tree Grov play about a young girl growing up in the early 1900s. There are MANY roles for students and kids of all ages. Auditions will be held September 7 and 8 at 6:30, in the UW-R Coppertop Theatre. For questions about how to get involved, email or find Miss Schmitt in room 204. Welcome back to school! The first High School FFA meeting will be on Tuesday, September 6 during ATTACK in Ms. Sprecher's room. Reminder: High School Choir meets in the band room. This Day in History: Republican William McKinley, the 25th president of the United States (1897–1901), was shot this day in 1901 by Leon Czolgosz, an anarchist, at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York, and died eight days later. Word of the Day: Panache, noun / an ornamental tuft (as of feathers) especially on a helmet. The palace guard had a panache on his helmet. Birthdays: Elementary-Croy Calhoon (Sun 9/4) Odin Alexander (Mon 9/5) H.S./M.S.— Alyssa Olson (Sun 9/4) Samuel Clary (Mon 9/5)

There will be a band parents meeting on Wednesday 9/7 at 6:00 pm in the Band Room! We will be focusing on homecoming, so parents who don't have students in 7th-12th grade are not required to attend. See you Wednesday!

As we have started a new school year at Ithaca, now is a GREAT time to remind you of the following: Parents / Guardians - If you need to call the school concerning any student related issues we ask that you please call 608-585-2311. We have staff to answer that phone line from 7:30 AM until 4:00 PM and your call will automatically transfer to a staff member if your call is outside of those hours. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions.

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow! ANNOUNCEMENTS: Sept 2, 2022 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today: First choice - Meatballs/Spaghetti, Second choice - Cheddarwurst, peaches, baked beans, breadsticks, and milk Quick note from Nurse Wilson, it is going to be very hot today, remember to drink plenty of water. Hydration is important. Welcome back to school! The first High School FFA meeting will be on Tuesday, September 6 during ATTACK in Ms. Sprecher's room. Reminder: High School Choir meets in the band room. This Day in History: Great Fire of London - On this day in 1666 the Great Fire of London began accidentally in the house of the king's baker; it burned for four days and destroyed a large part of the city, including Old St. Paul's Cathedral and about 13,000 houses. Word of the Day: Grandiose adjective Grandiose is characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration. They did not believe his grandiose claims. Birthdays: Elementary - none H.S./M.S. - none Ithaca After-School Events Home Football game vs Riverdale

It's the First Day of School at Ithaca Public Schools! We are so excited to welcome everyone back. We've missed you!

Mr. Herbst would like to welcome all teachers, staff, students, parents and guardians to tonight's Ithaca open house from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. We would also like to remind you that Freshman orientation will start at 5:30 PM  in room 312.

Practice for MIDDLE SCHOOL football players will NOT be held tonight, to allow students to attend the Ithaca open house.

Food service information and September lunch/breakfast menus from Annette Louis, Food Service Director at Ithaca Schools. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L1pEZ4lQID5WrkCVCCbLgziC4LNGCvbm6rrue84PG2E/edit

The PTSO will be selling Spiritwear at Open House on Tuesday, August 30 from 4 pm until everyone is done getting their school picture taken in the gym. Lots of new items this year and a NEW T-SHIRT DESIGN!

Please read the following message from Nurse Wilson. There is also a link to the MEDICATION FORM right here ---> https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/729/Ithaca_School_District/2339758/Ithaca_Medication_Form_22_to_23.pdf

Football cheerleading practice tonight we will meet at the old gym. We would like to extend an invite to any 8th grader interested in joining cheer this season. Practice starts at 5 PM.

As we gear up for the new school year the Ithaca Administration along with our District Nurse have been helping our staff start to prepare for a safe and healthy school year. Nurse Wilson had the assistance of staff from The Richland Hospital for this training. Our staff were educated on the basics of how to give CPR from Nurse Wilson, or received the full certification and the basics of CPR from The Richland Hospital. Some staff had a previous CPR certification. The Ithaca Administration team and Nurse Wilson are happy to say that all of the Ithaca teaching, kitchen, and transportation staff have either received the knowledge of how to perform CPR or the full certification of CPR.

Here is a reminder for tonight: Football cheerleading practice for tonight will be held from 5pm until 7pm. Please meet at the softball field.

Calling all antique tractor enthusiasts! We would LOVE for you to display your antique tractors at the Ithaca Fair! You can drive in the parade then park where the buses normally park down by the outdoor basketball court/livestock show area. Please fill out a parade form to let Rob know where to put you in the line up. bit.ly/IthacaParade

Please help us welcome our new Transportation Director.

Here is your one-stop shopping for all the Ithaca Fair related links: Parade Entry: https://bit.ly/IthacaParade Bulldog Block Challenge: https://bit.ly/BulldogBlockChallenge Horse Show: https://bit.ly/IthacaHorseShow How to Enter on FairEntry: https://bit.ly/HowToFairEntry Fair Premium Booklet: https://bit.ly/FairPremiumBook FairEntry: https://www.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/17687 If you want to donate to the 100th Ithaca Fair, please have your money to the school by August 30 to be included on the thank you banner. Checks may be made to the Ithaca School Fair. Thank you!

Sara Jones, a 2021 Ithaca graduate, is vying for the title of “Ms. Star and Stripes” and you can help by voting for her. “Ms. Star and Stripes” is searching for ONE woman who represents a “country” way of life to be crowned Ms. Stars and Stripes in 2022! The winner will be featured in a 2-page story in STAR Magazine and will win $25,000. If chosen as the winner, Sara Jones plans to use the $25,000 to further her education. Ms. Jones went on to say “I would use it (the prize money) to further my education, I am currently working on Pre-Vet and eventually plan on going for Veterinary medicine with a specialty in Equine.” When asked why she would make a good “Ms. Stars and Stripes” she said “I was raised riding horses, from Saddle Seat, open trails , to roping and cow horse events. I'm also 4th generation on my family farm. My happy place is the barn. It's a great place to destress and work with the horses.” You can support one of Ithaca’s own by voting for Sara Jones at the following link: https://msstripes.org/2022/sara-jones?fbclid=IwAR0-sp7pqmZk1KmoDEozCaQfuCdjH5ij0SKCG8MfqQscaCtQJIIK6v8ZR8A

Any high school student interested in football cheerleading your first practice will be on Monday August 22 at 5pm. You will meet by the football field. If you are unable to attend Monday please email Mr. Thome. thomzac@ithaca.k12.wi.us

This summer, a brick display area was built in memory of Jay O'Connell, a community member who assisted with agriculture and technical education projects, the Ithaca Fair, and the track team before he passed away in January of 2021. A dedication ceremony for this area will be held during the 100th School Fair on Saturday, September 24 at 12:30. Brick sales are still open! What better time to purchase a brick for your family, class, business, or in honor of a loved one who has passed? Orders placed on or before Monday, August 22 will be added to the memorial prior to the fair this year. Orders placed after August 22 will be added to the memorial at a later date. Orders can be made online at www.thatsmybrick.com/ithacawi. Purchases from this fundraiser will help fund more outdoor structures and activities for the Ithaca students. If you have any questions about purchasing a brick, please contact Jenna Wipperfurth at 608-585-2311 ext. 116 or via email: jenna.wipperfurth@ithaca.k12.wi.us.

Hey all! It's time to order band polos for our concerts this year! These are the polos we wear when we perform in all our concerts, so it's necessary for us to all have one. We are using the same design as previous years, so if your student has one that still fits, you are good to go! Please fill out this form with the information requested if you would like to order one for your student. If cost is an issue, please reach out to Mr. Crawford. Thank you! https://forms.gle/j6KHexYtNiQUk3MJ8