From all of us at Ithaca Public Schools, a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday season to all our families and community!
Good morning everyone, Adam Hess here.
Our new Ithaca website DNS/SSL has migrated, and it looks WONDERFUL.
Our team will be browsing the site over the next few days to verify all data migrated in a proper manner. Until then, please enjoy our new site.
I would like to give special thanks to staff member Juli Thompson. Juli handled the site design, data migration, and backend platform migration for Ithaca. She worked one on one with our hosting team. Juli went above and beyond on this project, and it shows!!
The new design will allow for easier navigation and easier data location for our end users. Plus, it looks pretty cool! https://www.ithaca.k12.wi.us
Each year, our National Honor Society and High School Student Council challenge our grade levels to beat each other out in a food collection benefitting Passages, Inc. of Richland County. As is done each year, Ithaca pulls through! This year, the Ithaca School family collected 1372.5 pounds of food for Passages!
Ultimate winners are the clients of Passages. However, class winners were 4th grade, with a late game push at 289 pounds of food. Second with 250 pounds was Kindergarten. The next three places were really tight but bringing in 163 pounds for third place is the 8th grade. Fourth place with 156 pounds is 4K, and 5th place with 152.5 pounds is third grade.
Passages reports that our drive is one of their biggest donations each year, making a huge impact on their clients. They are so very grateful!
Some of our second graders recently read the story Ah, Music! Students constructed their own instruments from recycled materials and presented them to the class. Their finale was a parade. They played the instruments and paraded through the elementary hallway.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Dec. 22, 2021
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today: First Choice - Turkey Supreme, Second Choice - Baked Ham, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Orange Fluff, Dinner Roll, Holiday Sugar Cookie, Milk
The schedule today for Band and Choir is: 6th Grade - Band, 7th and 8th Grade - Choir, HS - Choir.
Tuesday's winner of $75 in the Ithaca Band Parents Calendar Raffle was Jason Klepacz, of Cazenovia, with ticket #248.
Junior Class: You have concessions on the day that you get back from winter break. Please let Mrs. Behrens know if you can work.
Attention High School Students. Please see Mrs. Kershner today, if you would like a Fellowship of Christian Athletes t-shirt. The cost is $6.00. Thanks
The totals are in and the Ithaca school family collected 1372.5 pounds of food for Passages! The race for the most food collected was tight by the 4th grade made a late game push and came out in first with 289 pounds. Second with 250 pounds was Kindergarten. the next three places were really tight but bringing in 163 pounds for third place is the 8th grade. 4th place with 156 pounds is 4K and 5th place with 152.5 pounds is third grade. Thank you all so much for helping with this wonderful cause to aid our local victims of domestic violence. It is very appreciated!
Hey Students… psst, HEY students! Listen to this awesome news! We couldn’t be more proud of you! Between last week's boys basketball game and this week's girls game… “Hoops for Huebsch” raised a total of ….(drum role please)….. $4,435.00 to go to the American Family Children’s Hospital Oncology department in honor of our friend Ben! How cool is that? Our financial gift will comfort patients, care for them and help with research! A huge THANK YOU to our students, community and area businesses for your generous support!
Seniors...Seniors...SENIORS...If you have not turned in your Senior Portrait, Baby Picture or Senior Quote, PLEASE submit it to Mrs. Burnley or Jostens before school resumes on Jan. 3. The Yearbook Staff truly does not want an empty square next to your name. If you haven't submitted your Senior Survey, please complete it by Jan. 3 also. If you have pictures that you would like to include on the "Through the Years" page, please email them to Mrs. Burnley as soon as possible. THANK YOU!
The 2020-2021 Yearbook Supplement has arrived! If you purchased a yearbook last year, please see Mrs. Burnley to pick up your Supplement.
Choir Students: Remember to turn in your fruit fundraiser money to Mrs. Willis or Mrs. Niemeyer before break. If you have questions or concerns, stop by to talk.
The Ithaca FBLA is hosting a Coat Drive this week. Please bring any coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and any other winter apparel that you have outgrown or no longer use to Mrs. Burnley's room by the end of the day on Wednesday, Dec. 22nd. Thank you for making a difference during the cold weather!
There will be a middle school girls’ basketball open gym today after school until 5:15 in the old gym. Please meet Coach Miller in the commons after school Wednesday and walk down with her. Also on Wednesday, December 22nd at 5:15pm we will have a player/parent/coach meeting to get contact information, sign up for concessions and hand out practice schedules.
Everyone is invited to visit the library and pick out free books to take home and keep. Mrs. Zorea adds new books to our library every month. To make room for the new books that are being added, books that have not been read in a while have been removed from the library collection. All of these books are on tables in the library marked "FREE." These books need a forever home. You can choose and take as many books as you want. Come to the library and pick out some free books.
One of our students is going through a very difficult time. If you would like to know more and offer your support, please visit this care page: https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/benhuebsch/journal/view/id/61b7892e82357ae224f5a93d
It's not too late to join Forensics! If you missed Friday's meeting but still want to join or have questions about what we are about, stop in and chat with Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Zorea, or Ms Schmitt. All Forensics students should make time to talk with a coach about your category and topic or selection before the start of break. Zoom meetings are possible too!
The PTSO will be hosting a Virtual Ithaca Family & Friends Trivia Night via Zoom on December 31 - New Year's Eve - starting at 6 PM. Sign up your team by emailing the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com with your group or family name by December 28. We will be drawing for three $50 gift cards throughout the night and you must Zoom in to win. Join us for family fun and prizes as we ring in the new year!
Elementary--what is the temperature right now? How many more degrees until it's warm enough to go out? How many more degrees is it above (or below) our going-outside temperature? What time will we check the temperature for lunch recess?
This Day in History: First gorilla born in captivity. On December 22, 1956, a baby gorilla named Colo enters the world at the Columbus Zoo in Ohio, becoming the first-ever gorilla born in captivity. Weighing in at approximately 4 pounds.
Word of the Day: Benign bih-NYNE adjective Benign means "not causing harm or injury." In medicine, it refers to tumors that are not cancerous. The email seemed benign, but it was discovered to be from a hacker.
Elementary—Dec.27th: Malakai Tauaalo; Dec. 31st: Lyvia Pickel; Jan. 1: Breydun VonBehren; Jan. 2nd: Alexander Toussaint
H.S./M.S.—Dec. 25th: Micah Salisbury; Dec. 26th: Evan Gomez, Kailey Newkirk; Dec. 31: Wyatt Hilby, Adam Kepler; Jan. 1st: Ethan Stowell; Jan. 2nd: Peyton Brown
Staff—Dec. 27th: Adam Hess; Dec. 29th: Mr. Herbst; Dec. 30: Mr. Mani
It's Holiday Mealtime at Ithaca for lunch tomorrow! Our kitchen staff is preparing a favorite our students look forward to each year. Enjoy a choice of Turkey Supreme or Baked Ham with sweet potatoes, green beans, orange fluff, dinner roll and holiday sugar cookie.
Candy, cocoa, crackers, frosting, and fun! Such talented Gingerbread House constructors! Thank you to all the families that came out for a fantastic evening. The Holiday fun isn't over: Mark your calendars for Virtual Family Trivia night on New Year's Eve (Dec. 31). Have your team names in by the 28th to IthacaPTSO@gmail.com. Merry Christmas everybody!
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Dec. 21, 2021
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today: First Choice - Baked Fish, Second Choice - Chicken Burger, Broccoli w/Cheese Sauce, Strawberry/Blueberries, Dinner Roll, Milk
The schedule today for Band and Choir is: 6th Grade - Choir, 7th and 8th Grade - Band, HS - Band.
Monday's winner of $50 in the Ithaca Band Parents Calendar Raffle was Eric Wanless, of Gays Mills.
FBLA will have a meeting today during Attack.
Choir Students: Remember to turn in your fruit fundraiser money to Mrs. Willis or Mrs. Niemeyer before break. If you have questions or concerns, stop by to talk.
Tonight at the Varsity Girls Basketball game we will gather at halftime for ‘Hoops for Huebsch’. Pay $1.00 and shoot a shot! All proceeds will go to benefit the American Family Children’s Hospital Oncology department, in honor of Ben! Help us reach our goal of $4,242.00 … so far we have raise $3,450.00…only $792.00 to go!! Don’t forget to wear your green! Go Bulldogs!
Great job on Christmas colors, hats and flannel yesterday! Tomorrow is the last day before Christmas break so let's kick it off by wearing our pajamas at school!
HS students, don't forget to sign up for a fun room for tomorrow after lunch. The student council has some great activities planned. We will do our regular schedule in the morning and begin the holiday fun right after lunch. If you have a set of bags that we can use for the corn hole tournament we would be appreciative to be able to borrow them.
Holiday door judging results: 1st place goes to the Juniors, 2nd place to the Sophomores, 3rd place to the Freshman, and the seniors received the ba humbug award. The teacher door decorating results will be announced tomorrow. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped to make our school look festive!
The Ithaca FBLA is hosting a Coat Drive this week. Please bring any coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and any other winter apparel that you have outgrown or no longer use to Mrs. Burnley's room by the end of the day on Wednesday, Dec. 22nd. Thank you for making a difference during the cold weather!
There will be a middle school girls’ basketball open gym on Wednesday, December 22nd from after school until 5:15 in the old gym. Please meet Coach Miller in the commons after school Wednesday and walk down with her. Also on Wednesday, December 22nd at 5:15pm we will have a player/parent/coach meeting to get contact information, sign up for concessions and hand out practice schedules.
Everyone is invited to visit the library and pick out free books to take home and keep. Mrs. Zorea adds new books to our library every month. To make room for the new books that are being added, books that have not been read in a while have been removed from the library collection. All of these books are on tables in the library marked "FREE." These books need a forever home. You can choose and take as many books as you want. Come to the library, and pick out some free books.
One of our students is going through a very difficult time. If you would like to know more and offer your support, please visit this care page: https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/benhuebsch/journal/view/id/61b7892e82357ae224f5a93d
It's not too late to join Forensics! If you missed Friday's meeting but still want to join or have questions about what we are about, stop in and chat with Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Zorea, or Ms Schmitt. All Forensics students should make time to talk with a coach about your category and topic or selection before the start of break. Zoom meetings are possible too!
The PTSO will be hosting a Virtual Ithaca Family & Friends Trivia Night via Zoom on December 31 - New Year's Eve - starting at 6 PM. Sign up your team by emailing the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com with your group or family name by December 28. We will be drawing for three $50 gift cards throughout the night and you must Zoom in to win. Join us for family fun and prizes as we ring in the new year!
Elementary--what is the temperature right now? How many more degrees until it's warm enough to go out? How many more degrees is it above (or below) our going-outside temperature? What time will we check the temperature for lunch recess?
This Day in History: Pan Am Flight 103 explodes over Scotland. On December 21, 1988, Pan Am Flight 103 from London to New York explodes in midair over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing all 243 passengers and 16 crew members aboard, as well as 11 Lockerbie residents on the ground. A bomb hidden inside an audio cassette player detonated in the cargo area when the plane was at an altitude of 31,000 feet. The disaster, which became the subject of Britain’s largest criminal investigation, was believed to be an attack against the United States. One hundred eighty nine of the victims were American.
Word of the Day: Exasperate ig-ZASS-puh-rayt verb Exasperate means "to cause irritation or annoyance to someone" or "to excite the anger of someone." The flight delays began to exasperate people in the airport.
Elementary—None
H.S./M.S.—Katarina Weitzel
Our Ithaca Elementary students in kindergarten through 5th grade put on their Winter Music Program! Their music talent was showcased during Christmas and other holiday songs. Lots of smiles and entertainment!
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Dec. 20, 2021
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today: First Choice - Chili, Second Choice - Mini Corn Dogs, Carrots, Pears, Dinner Rolls, Milk
The schedule today for Band and Choir is: 6th Grade - Band, 7th and 8th Grade - Choir, HS - It is a Choir day, however, those who are going caroling tonight with the band, should go to band today.
The weekend winners in the Band Parents Calendar Raffle were Heidi Manning - $50, Rhonda Johnson - $50, and Steven Young - $100.
The high school band will be Christmas caroling around the community tonight from 6:00 - 7:45 pm.
FBLA will have a meeting during Attack on Tuesday, Dec. 21.
The Ithaca FBLA is hosting a Coat Drive this week. Please bring any coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and any other winter apparel that you have outgrown or no longer use to Mrs. Burnley's room by the end of the day on Wednesday, Dec. 20. Thank you for making a difference during the cold weather!
Tomorrow dress up day celebrating our last few days before break is Ugly Holiday/Christmas Sweater Day. We can't wait to see everyone's sweater!
There will be a middle school FFA meeting today. Please bring your chromebooks and a friend!
High school students: Wednesday will be the annual student council sponsored fun afternoon. After lunch, we will be offering many fun activities including a corn hole tournament, movie rooms, game room, minute to win it games and activities in the gym. Signup sheets will be posted on Monday.
There will be a middle school girls’ basketball open gym on Wednesday, December 22nd from after school until 5:15 in the old gym. Please meet Coach Miller in the commons after school Wednesday and walk down with her. Also on Wednesday, December 22nd at 5:15pm we will have a player/parent/coach meeting to get contact information, sign up for concessions and hand out practice schedules.
Everyone is invited to visit the library and pick out free books to take home and keep. Mrs. Zorea adds new books to our library every month. To make room for the new books that are being added, books that have not been read in a while have been removed from the library collection. All of these books are on tables in the library marked "FREE." These books need a forever home. You can choose and take as many books as you want. Come to the library, and pick out some free books.
One of our students is going through a very difficult time. If you would like to know more and offer your support, please visit this care page: https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/benhuebsch/journal/view/id/61b7892e82357ae224f5a93d
It's not too late to join Forensics! If you missed Friday's meeting but still want to join or have questions about what we are about, stop in and chat with Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Zorea, or Ms Schmitt. All Forensics students should make time to talk with a coach about your category and topic or selection before the start of break. Zoom meetings are possible too!
The PTSO will be hosting a Virtual Ithaca Family & Friends Trivia Night via Zoom on December 31 - New Year's Eve - starting at 6 PM. Sign up your team by emailing the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com with your group or family name by December 28. We will be drawing for three $50 gift cards throughout the night and you must Zoom in to win. Join us for family fun and prizes as we ring in the new year!
Elementary--what is the temperature right now? How many more degrees until it's warm enough to go out? How many more degrees is it above (or below) our going-outside temperature? What time will we check the temperature for lunch recess?
This Day in History: Elvis Presley is drafted. On December 20, 1957, while spending the Christmas holidays at Graceland, his newly purchased Tennessee mansion, rock-and-roll star Elvis Presley receives his draft notice for the United States Army.
Word of the Day: Huckster HUCK-ster noun A huckster is a person who is aggressive or dishonest in selling.The jewelry that the huckster was peddling was obviously imitation.
Elementary—None
H.S./M.S.—Marshell Self
'Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the halls of Ithaca, our students dressed up each day in.....
Monday, December 20th, wear your fun Holiday hat, Christmas colors, and/or flannel.
Tuesday, December 21st, wear your ugliest Holiday/Christmas sweater.
Wednesday, December 22nd, wear pajamas.
Mrs. Hilby & Mrs. Umhoefer's 3rd hour HS Life Skills class made gluten free, sugar free Christmas cookies. They had to find a recipe that fit the criteria, create a shopping list, and go shopping for supplies. Mrs. Hilby had the dough already made for them due to time crunches, but they were able to roll out the dough and cut out the cookies (harder than anyone expected with this type of dough). Then they got to decorate the cookies with sugar free icing and take some home with them.
The PTSO will be hosting a Virtual Ithaca Family & Friends Trivia Night via Zoom on December 31 - New Year's Eve - starting at 6 PM. Sign up your team by emailing the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com with your group or family name by December 28. We will be drawing for three $50 gift cards throughout the night, and you must Zoom in to win. Join us for family fun and prizes as we ring in the new year!
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Dec. 17, 2021
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today: First Choice - Cheeseburger, Second Choice - Brat, Cowboy Beans, Veggies & Dip, Mandarin Oranges, Milk
The schedule today for Band and Choir is: 6th Grade - Choir, 7th and 8th Grade - Band, HS - Day 1 Schedule.
Thursday's winner of $75 in the Band Parents Calendar Raffle was Shari Kershner, with ticket #544.
The high school band will be Christmas caroling around the community on Monday, December 20, 5:45 - 7:45 pm. If you know of anyone who would like to have us stop to play some carols for them, please let Mrs. Behrens know.
There will be a middle school FFA meeting on Monday, December 20th. Please bring your Chromebook and a friend!
Join in the fun with the 3 days of Christmas dress up next week. Monday is Christmas colors, Holiday hat and flannel day.
High school students- next Wednesday will be the annual student council sponsored fun afternoon. After lunch, we will be offering many fun activities including a corn hole tournament, movie rooms, game room, minute to win it games and activities in the gym. Signup sheets will be posted on Monday.
There is a middle school girls basketball signup sheet on the office window for all 6th -8th grade girls interested in playing this year.
There will be a middle school girls’ basketball open gym next Wednesday, December 22nd from after school until 5:15 in the old gym. Please meet Coach Miller in the commons after school Wednesday and walk down with her. Also on Wednesday, December 22nd at 5:15pm we will have a player/parent/coach meeting to get contact information, sign up for concessions and hand out practice schedules.
Everyone is invited to visit the library and pick out free books to take home and keep. Mrs. Zorea adds new books to our library every month. To make room for the new books that are being added, books that have not been read in a while have been removed from the library collection. All of these books are on tables in the library marked "FREE." These books need a forever home. You can choose and take as many books as you want. Come to the library and pick out some free books.
One of our students is going through a very difficult time. If you would like to know more and offer your support, please visit this care page: https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/benhuebsch/journal/view/id/61b7892e82357ae224f5a93d
It's not too late to join Forensics! If you missed Friday's meeting but still want to join or have questions about what we are about, stop in and chat with Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Zorea, or Ms Schmitt. All Forensics students should make time to talk with a coach about your category and topic or selection before the start of break. Zoom meetings are possible too!
There will be a popcorn sale today. Cost is 50 cents a bag, limit 2 bags per student please. Proceeds this week will go to the Middle School Student Council. 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.
The PTSO's Gingerbread House Fun Night will be tonight starting at 5:30 in the Commons. A $50 gift card will be awarded to the 1st place entry, a $30 gift card for 2nd and a $20 gift card for 3rd. Hope to see you there!
The PTSO will be hosting a Virtual Ithaca Family & Friends Trivia Night via Zoom on December 31 - New Year's Eve - starting at 6 PM. Sign up your team by emailing the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com with your group or family name by December 28. We will be drawing for three $50 gift cards throughout the night, and you must Zoom in to win. Join us for family fun and prizes as we ring in the new year!
Elementary--what is the temperature right now? How many more degrees until it's warm enough to go out? How many more degrees is it above (or below) our going-outside temperature? What time will we check the temperature for lunch recess?
Did you know Rural Route 1 popcorn makes a great Christmas gift? The PTSO will be selling cash-n-carry popcorn in the school entryway by the office on Friday Dec. 17 during the boys and girls basketball games from about 6 PM to the end of the game. Most flavors available. Get 'em while they last!
This Day in History: First airplane flies Near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, Orville and Wilbur Wright make the first successful flight in history of a self-propelled, heavier-than-air aircraft on December 17, 1903. Orville piloted the gasoline-powered, propeller-driven biplane, which stayed aloft for 12 seconds and covered 120 feet on its inaugural flight.
Word of the Day: Venerate VEN-uh-rayt verb Venerate means "to feel or show deep respect and honor for someone or something." Volunteers of the Peace Corps are venerated for their selfless dedication and contributions.
Elementary—Today: Jaxson Elliott; Saturday: Paislee Grassman; on Sunday: Wyatt Kalland, Shayla Klingaman
H.S./M.S.—Today: Jerika Banker; on Sunday: Danny Feryance, Benjamin Otto
A member of the Ithaca student body is currently battling a health issue. Peg Durkin, the head of our Art Program, created a banner and asked staff and students to sign as a show of support. Also, Mick, Carly and their family would like to sincerely thank the community for the outpouring of support during this time.
Pick up today!
Choir students, please pick up your fruit sale orders in the bus garage after school until 5:30. Contact Kris Willis or Liz Niemeyer if you are unable to make that time work.
PTSO apparel store orders will be available for pickup today from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the commons. If you have any questions, please contact Karia Brown at joekariabrown@gmail.com.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Dec. 16, 2021
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today: First Choice - Chicken Fajita, Second Choice - Pulled Pork Sandwich, Spanish Rice, Steamed Carrots, Mixed Fruit, Milk
The schedule today for Band and Choir is: 6th Grade - Band, 7th and 8th Grade - Choir, HS - Day 2 Schedule.
Wednesday's winner of $50 in the Band Parents Calendar Raffle was Cheryl Bockhop, with ticket #598
HS Band - This is a reminder that you have pep band tonight. Please be here by 6:40 pm.
There is a Math Club meeting today during ATTACK Time.
The high school band will be Christmas caroling around the community on Monday, December 20, 5:45 - 7:45 pm. If you know of anyone who would like to have us stop to play some carols for them, please let Mrs. Behrens know.
Choir Fruit orders will arrive today. Please pick up in the bus garage after school until 5:30. Contact Kris Willis or Liz Niemeyer if you are unable to make that time work.
The PTSO winter apparel orders are ready! They will be available for pickup today from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the commons. If you have any questions please contact Karia Brown at joekariabrown@gmail.com.
There will be a football booster club meeting today at 6 pm in the commons.
There will be a HS student council meeting today during ATTACK in Ms. Sprecher room.
There is a middle school girl’s basketball signup sheet on the office window for all 6th -8th grade girls interested in playing this year.
There will be a middle school girls’ basketball open gym next Wednesday, December 22nd from after school until 5:15 in the old gym. Please meet Coach Miller in the commons after school Wednesday and walk down with her. Also on Wednesday, December 22nd at 5:15pm we will have a player/parent/coach meeting to get contact information, sign up for concessions and hand out practice schedules.
Everyone is invited to visit the library and pick out free books to take home and keep. Mrs. Zorea adds new books to our library every month. To make room for the new books that are being added, books that have not been read in a while have been removed from the library collection. All of these books are on tables in the library marked "FREE." These books need a forever home. You can choose and take as many books as you want. Come to the library, and pick out some free books.
One of our students is going through a very difficult time. If you would like to know more and offer your support, please visit this care page: https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/benhuebsch/journal/view/id/61b7892e82357ae224f5a93d
It's not too late to join Forensics! If you missed Friday's meeting but still want to join or have questions about what we are about, stop in and chat with Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Zorea, or Ms Schmitt. All Forensics students should make time to talk with a coach about your category and topic or selection before the start of break. Zoom meetings are possible too!
There will be a popcorn sale this Friday, December 17. Cost is 50 cents a bag, limit 2 bags per student please. Proceeds this week will go to the Middle School Student Council. 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.
The PTSO's Gingerbread House Fun Night will be this Friday, December 17 starting at 5:30 in the Commons. A $50 gift card will be awarded to the 1st place entry, a $30 gift card for 2nd and a $20 gift card for 3rd. Hope to see you there!
The PTSO will be hosting a Virtual Ithaca Family & Friends Trivia Night via Zoom on December 31 - New Year's Eve - starting at 6 PM. Sign up your team by emailing the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com with your group or family name by December 28. We will be drawing for three $50 gift cards throughout the night and you must Zoom in to win. Join us for family fun and prizes as we ring in the new year!
Elementary--what is the temperature right now? How many more degrees until it's warm enough to go out? How many more degrees is it above (or below) our going-outside temperature? What time will we check the temperature for lunch recess?
Did you know Rural Route 1 popcorn makes a great Christmas gift? The PTSO will be selling cash-n-carry popcorn in the school entryway by the office on Friday Dec. 17 during the boys and girls basketball games from about 6 PM to the end of the game. Most flavors available. Get 'em while they last!
This Day in History: The Boston Tea Party. In Boston Harbor, a group of Massachusetts colonists disguised as Mohawk Indians board three British tea ships and dump 342 chests of tea into the harbor.
Word of the Day: Abrasive uh-BRAY-siv adjective Abrasive means, literally, "causing damage or wear by rubbing, grinding, or scraping." Figuratively, it is used to describe people or things that are unpleasant or irritating.The powder might seem abrasive, but when used as instructed, it will remove dirt without damaging the surface.
Birthdays:
Elementary—Gracelynn Miller, and Jada Whiteaker
H.S./M.S.—None
A Wisconsin holiday tradition is back! The Capitol Holiday Tree is filled with handmade ornaments each year and is located in the rotunda of the building. Ithaca Elementary 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grade students created and sent in their creations highlighting what makes our community unique. Gov. Evers announced the theme of this year’s tree is “Hometown for the Holidays,” meaning each ornament should illustrate the creator’s hometown, neighborhood or community. The 32-foot balsam fir tree was donated to the state by the Menominee Nation.
The Passages Holiday Food Drive sponsored by the Ithaca High School Student Council and National Honor Society is still going on! Help propel your class toward the top prize by sending items from this list. High School students, your classes can still be in the running, so dig in! This drive is one of Passages largest donations each year. Let's continue the tradition for them!
Dec. 15, 2021
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today: First Choice - Pizza Dippers, Second Choice - Ham Wrap, California Blend, Applesauce, Dessert, Milk
Congrats on an amazing choir concert Monday! Mrs. Niemeyer is extremely proud. The music-making for 2022 will be even better! Shout out and thank you to the wonderful custodial staff and student helpers with set up and take down.
The schedule today for Band and Choir is: 6th Grade - Choir, 7th and 8th Grade - Band, HS - Day 1 Schedule.
Tuesday's winner of $75 in the Band Parents Calendar Raffle was Kathleen Schoen, with ticket #184.
ATTENTION Middle School Wrestlers you are to report to the Multi Purpose Room after school for practice"
There is a middle school girls basketball signup sheet on the office window for all 6th -8th grade girls interested in playing this year.
There will be a HS student council meeting tomorrow during ATTACK in Ms. Sprecher room.
Everyone is invited to visit the library and pick out free books to take home and keep. Mrs. Zorea adds new books to our library every month. To make room for the new books that are being added, books that have not been read in a while have been removed from the library collection. All of these books are on tables in the library marked "FREE." These books need a forever home. You can choose and take as many books as you want. Come to the library, and pick out some free books.
Thank you to all who helped with the blood drive yesterday and to those who donated. Your thoughtfulness and gift of life is much appreciated.
Reminder to HS FFA students, there is a potluck and Christmas card writing during seminar and lunch today in Ms. Sprecher room. If you are a member and didn't bring a dish, please still come and be part of our holiday celebration and community outreach.
Food totals for today: Third place with 94.5 pounds is the Kindergarten, Second place with 113.5 pounds is the third grade, First place with 122 pounds is fourth grade.
One of our students is going through a very difficult time. If you would like to know more and offer your support, please visit this care page: https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/benhuebsch/journal/view/id/61b7892e82357ae224f5a93d
There will be a football booster club meeting this Thursday at 6 pm in the commons.
The PTSO winter apparel orders are ready! They will be available for pickup on Thursday from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the commons. If you have any questions please contact Karia Brown at joekariabrown@gmail.com.
It's not too late to join Forensics! If you missed Friday's meeting but still want to join or have questions about what we are about, stop in and chat with Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Zorea, or Ms Schmitt. All Forensics students should make time to talk with a coach about your category and topic or selection before the start of break. Zoom meetings are possible too!
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) will meet this Thursday morning at 7:00 for their annual Christmas Huddle Party. Breakfast will be served and an encouraging devotion! Bring a 'white elephant gift' for our fun & laughter game gift exchange! Check out our Ithaca FCA Facebook page for more details. All students are welcome! Hope to see you!
There will be a popcorn sale this Friday, December 17. Cost is 50 cents a bag, limit 2 bags per student please. Proceeds this week will go to the Middle School Student Council. 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.
The PTSO's Gingerbread House Fun Night will be this Friday, December 17 starting at 5:30 in the Commons. A $50 gift card will be awarded to the 1st place entry, a $30 gift card for 2nd and a $20 gift card for 3rd. Hope to see you there!
The PTSO will be hosting a Virtual Ithaca Family & Friends Trivia Night via Zoom on December 31 - New Year's Eve - starting at 6 PM. Sign up your team by emailing the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com with your group or family name by December 28. We will be drawing for three $50 gift cards throughout the night and you must Zoom in to win. Join us for family fun and prizes as we ring in the new year!
Elementary--what is the temperature right now? How many more degrees until it's warm enough to go out? How many more degrees is it above (or below) our going-outside temperature? What time will we check the temperature for lunch recess?
Choir Fruit orders will arrive Thursday, December 16th. Please pick up in the bus garage after school until 5:30. Contact Kris Willis or Liz Niemeyer if you are unable to make that time work.
Did you know Rural Route 1 popcorn makes a great Christmas gift? The PTSO will be selling cash-n-carry popcorn in the school entryway by the office on Friday Dec. 17 during the boys and girls basketball games from about 6 PM to the end of the game. Most flavors available. Get 'em while they last!
This Day in History: U.S. Declares an end to the War in Iraq. In a ceremony held in Baghdad on December 15, 2011, the war that began in 2003 with the American-led invasion of Iraq officially comes to an end. Though today was the official end date of the Iraq War, violence continued and in fact worsened over the subsequent years. The withdrawal of American troops had been a priority of President Barack Obama, but by the time he left office the United States would again be conducting military operations in Iraq.
Word of the Day: Talisman TAL-iss-mun noun A talisman is something that is believed to have magic powers and brings good fortune. In ancient times, the gemstone was worn as a talisman to avert evil.
Birthdays:
Elementary—none
H.S./M.S.—Alexia McCullough and Sawyer Simpson