Are you looking for a great way to start off spring break? How about some great theatre? On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, you can see the UW-Richland Theatre Department's production of "Saint Joan"! This story follows Joan of Arc through her discovery, military campaign, trial, and death. The production features Ithaca 8th grader Hewsten Garcia-Boland, and staff member Miss Schmitt, along with many of our local community members. The Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30, and the Sunday matinee is at 1:30. Tickets are $10 at the door. Email Miss Schmitt for more details!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
March 23rd, 2022 Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today, First Choice, BBQ Pork Taco, Second Choice, Turkey Sub, Corn, Coleslaw, Applesauce, Milk
Seniors: Just a friendly reminder that the Southwest Technical College Scholarship online application is due Thursday, March 31st. If you haven't already done so and are planning to attend Southwest Tech. in the fall, follow the link sent to your email to apply. Any questions, ask Ms. Bevan or Mrs. Kershner.
Middle School Track: Please sign-up outside of the office. Practice will begin after the break.
The youth baseball and softball apparel options are here! Deadline is 4/3. Link below:
https://ithacabassof22.itemorder.com/
Are you looking for a great way to start off spring break? How about some great theatre? On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, you can see the UW-Richland Theatre Department's production of "Saint Joan"! This story follows Joan of Arc through her discovery, military campaign, trial, and death. The production features Ithaca 8th grader Hewsten Garcia-Boland, and staff member Miss Schmitt, along with many of our local community members. The Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30, and the Sunday matinee is at 1:30. Tickets are $10 at the door. Email Miss Schmitt for more details!
The PTSO is sponsoring a FREE Ithaca Family and Friends Swim day on Sunday, April 10 from 1-4 PM at Symons Recreation Complex at UW-Richland. This event is free for all Ithaca students, adults and their friends and family members even if they don't go to Ithaca. For more details, go to the Ithaca PTSO website www.IthacaPTSO.org or contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!
This Day in History:. March 23, 1806
Lewis and Clark depart Fort Clatsop The Corps of Discovery arrived at the Pacific the previous November, having made a difficult crossing over the rugged Rocky Mountains. Their winter stay on the south side of the Columbia River—dubbed Fort Clatsop in honor of the local Native American tribe—had been plagued by rainy weather and a scarcity of fresh meat. No one in the Corps of Discovery regretted leaving Fort Clatsop behind.
Word of the Day: Ostensible ah-STEN-suh-bul adjective Ostensible means "seeming or said to be true or real but very possibly not true or real."
The ostensible purpose of a filibuster is to extend debate.
Ithaca has some talented authors! The local Delta Kappa Gamma chapter recognized local winners, and we couldn't be prouder to share our list of Ithaca students selected to receive awards. Congratulations!
In 1985, Wisconsin established the Mary Jo Nettesheim Literary Competition. Over the years, grades 3-12 and a bilingual Spanish section were added, with Illustrator Awards being added in 1990. At this time, Wisconsin’s State Organization is the only state in the Delta Kappa Gamma International Organization to sponsor a Literary Competition.
Each local DKG chapter judges the original fiction and/or enhanced personal narrative books based on Story Structure/Organization, Creativity/ Originality, accomplished spelling, sentence structure and grammar, as well as Presentation/Illustrations.
Ithaca winners are:
3rd Grade: 1st Place - Kutter Parduhn; 2nd Place - Ben Gomez, Kannon Jones, Rylan Hash; 3rd Place - Finley Fowell, Kolton Kalish; Honorable Mention - Elise Nelson, Blake Wobschall
4th Grade: 1st Place - Cameron Beasly, Desi Buscher; 2nd Place - Briggs Maxwell; 3rd Place - Olivia Biermeier, Oliver Ringelstetter; Honorable Mention - Brielle Kennedy, Brianna Louis, Madison Hackl
5th Grade: 2nd Place - Owen Kershner, Hallie Steinmetz; 3rd Place - Gabe Fauver; Honorable Mention - Kayla Fry, Maisy Tauaalo
Our guy, Ben Huebsch is checking in this morning for his next round. Keep him close in heart and mind. If you'd like to send him an encouraging word, here's the link to ecards at https://www.uwhealth.org/onlineservices/greetingcards/
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
March 22nd, 2022
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today- First Choice, Turkey Supreme, Second Choice- Brat, Peas, Orange Fluff, Craisins, Dinner Roll, Milk
HS Choir Students going on the New York trip: Please turn your sandwich order forms into Mrs. Behrens today.
Middle School Track: Please sign-up outside of the office. Practice will begin after the break.
There will be an FBLA meeting today in Mrs. Burnley's room today during Attack Time.
The youth baseball and softball apparel options are here! Deadline is 4/3. Link: https://ithacabassof22.itemorder.com/
Are you looking for a great way to start off spring break? How about some great theatre? On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, you can see the UW-Richland Theatre Department's production of "Saint Joan"! This story follows Joan of Arc through her discovery, military campaign, trial, and death. The production features Ithaca 8th grader Hewsten Garcia-Boland, and staff member Miss Schmitt, along with many of our local community members. The Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30, and the Sunday matinee is at 1:30. Tickets are $10 at the door. Email Miss Schmitt for more details!
The PTSO is sponsoring a FREE Ithaca Family and Friends Swim day on Sunday, April 10 from 1-4 PM at Symons Recreation Complex at UW-Richland. This event is free for all Ithaca students, adults and their friends and family members even if they don't go to Ithaca. For more details, go to the Ithaca PTSO website www.IthacaPTSO.org or contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!
The Ithaca-Weston Track and Field team apparel store is open! Use this link to shop until Tuesday, March 22nd. https://sportsworld.chipply.com/ithacawestontrack22/
This Day in History: First women's college basketball game played On March 22, 1893, the first women’s college basketball game is played at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts. With each made basket counting as one point and the game lasting two 15-minute halves, a sophomore class team prevails over a freshmen team, 5-4. Men are not permitted inside the gym at the all-women college, but a crowd of fascinated women cheer on their fellow classmates from the running track of the campus gymnasium. The winning team earns a gold and white banner.
Word of the Day: Henchman HENCH-mun noun A henchman is a trusted follower who may perform unpleasant, wrong, or illegal tasks for a powerful person (such as a politician or criminal)The play opens with the main character, a gangster, onstage surrounded by his henchmen.
Birthdays:
Elementary—None
H.S./M.S.—None
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
March 21st, 2022
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today: First Choice- B-B-Q, Second Choice- Corn Dog, Baked Beans, Pineapple, Bread Stick, Milk
Middle School FFA will meet today during Attack in Ms. Sprecher room.
18! Eighteen is our magic number. Congratulations to all 18 of our Forensics students for earning scores that advance them to State on Friday, April 8th! Don’t let up. Keep working hard to earn top scores and a repeat of last year’s team award!
Congratulations to all the youth wrestlers from Saturday! The following have advanced to State this coming weekend!! Spencer Nelson 3rd place, Emma Hilby 1st place, Anna Logue 1st place Finley Fowell 3rd place, Braxton Fowell 1st place, Blake Bingham 3rd place, Brycen Brandt 1st place, Ethan Stowell 1st place, Zach Jacobson 1st place
The youth baseball and softball apparel options are here! Deadline is 4/3. The link is https://ithacabassof22.itemorder.com/
All middle school and high school students have been sent the link to the proposed dress code. Thank you to all who emailed Mrs. Prouty with comments. We want to have another meeting to discuss hats. We will meet during Attack on Monday, March 21. Please check in with your teacher and come to the cafeteria. All high school students are welcome. Middle school, we will meet next, stay tuned.
Are you looking for a great way to start off spring break? How about some great theatre? On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, you can see the UW-Richland Theatre Department's production of "Saint Joan"! This story follows Joan of Arc through her discovery, military campaign, trial, and death. The production features Ithaca 8th grader Hewsten Garcia-Boland, and staff member Miss Schmitt, along with many of our local community members. The Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30, and the Sunday matinee is at 1:30. Tickets are $10 at the door. Email Miss Schmitt for more details!
The PTSO is sponsoring a FREE Ithaca Family and Friends Swim day on Sunday, April 10 from 1-4 PM at Symons Recreation Complex at UW-Richland. This event is free for all Ithaca students, adults and their friends and family members even if they don't go to Ithaca. For more details, go to the Ithaca PTSO website www.IthacaPTSO.org or contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!
The Ithaca-Weston Track and Field team apparel store is open! Use this link to shop until Tuesday, March 22nd. https://sportsworld.chipply.com/ithacawestontrack22/
This Day in History: Martin Luther King Jr. begins the march from Selma to Montgomery In the name of African American voting rights, 3,200 civil rights demonstrators in Alabama, led by Martin Luther King Jr., begin a historic march from Selma to Montgomery, the state’s capital. Federalized Alabama National Guardsmen and FBI agents were on hand to provide safe passage for the march, which twice had been turned back by Alabama state police at Selma’s Edmund Pettus Bridge.
Word of the Day: FER-tiv adjective Furtive means "done in a quiet and secret way to avoid being noticed." It can also mean "sly." He cast a furtive glance in our direction.
Birthdays:
Elementary—Braxton Fowell and Dresyn Reese
H.S./M.S.—None
Ithaca High School Senior, Emma Schoen, gave her commitment to the Viterbo University Track and Field team today. Emma's current and future coaches looked on as Emma and her parents signed her commitment. Pictured are Ithaca coaches Jeanna Lorenz, Brady Nelson, Viterbo coaches Devon Montgomery and Kody Michaels, and Emma with parents Dave and Kathleen Schoen. Congratulations and good luck, Emma!
The PTSO is sponsoring a FREE Ithaca Family and Friends Swim Day on Sunday, April 10 from 1-4 PM at Symons Recreation Complex at UW-Richland. This event is free for all Ithaca students, adults and their friends and family members even if they don't go to Ithaca. For more details, go to the Ithaca PTSO website www.IthacaPTSO.org or contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!
We are gathering photos of our students in their various activities for the elementary and middle school yearbook. If you have taken photos, please send them to Mrs. Kathleen Schoen schokat@ithaca.k12.wi.us
Consider: youth wrestling and basketball, MS athletics, school fair, band and/or music concerts, field trips, and more!
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
March 18th, 2022
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today: First Choice- Fish Sticks, Second Choice- Cheeseburger, Steamed Carrots, Mixed Fruit, Dinner Roll, Milk
Several people have mentioned to the administration that our high school students have been responsible during sporting events. Students from Ithaca attended a game in Cassville and picked up all the trash surrounding that section. Belmont staff stated that the Ithaca team was very respectful at an event there. Thank you! We notice when you are nice, let's pass that on. Mrs. Prouty
Congratulations Emma Schoen! Emma will be signing a letter to be a member of the Viterbo Track & Field Team Friday March 18 at 12:20 in the High School Gymnasium.
There will be A brief forensics meeting in the LMC at the start of lunch today. Grab a couple team members and get there right away.
The bus for District Forensics at UW-Platteville will leave Saturday at 6:30. Meet with a coach this week and practice daily. Students should arrive no later than 6:20.
Band students: Please turn in your coffee fundraiser forms to Mrs. Behrens today.
There is a National Honor Society Meeting in the LMC today during Attack.
Middle School FFA will meet Monday during Attack in Ms. Sprecher room.
The PTSO is sponsoring a FREE Ithaca Family and Friends Swim day on Sunday, April 10 from 1-4 PM at Symons Recreation Complex at UW-Richland. This event is free for all Ithaca students, adults and their friends and family members even if they don't go to Ithaca. For more details, go to the Ithaca PTSO website www.IthacaPTSO.org or contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!
All middle school and high school students have been sent the link to the proposed dress code. Thank you to all who emailed Mrs. Prouty with comments. We want to have another meeting to discuss hats. We will meet during Attack on Monday, March 21. Please check in with your teacher, and come to the cafeteria. All high school students are welcome. Middle school, we will meet next, stay tuned.
Are you looking for a night of great theatre? In just one week, the UW-Richland Theatre opens it's production of "St. Joan"! The show features Ithaca 8th grader Hewsten Garcia-Boland, and reading teacher Miss Schmitt, as well as many members of the local community. The show runs March 25 and 26 at 7:30, and March 27 at 1:30. Tickets are $10. Email Miss Schmitt for more details!
The Ithaca-Weston Track and Field team apparel store is open! Use this link to shop until Tuesday, March 22nd. https://sportsworld.chipply.com/ithacawestontrack22/
There will be a popcorn sale this Friday, March 18. Cost is 50 cents a bag, limit 2 bags per student please. Proceeds this week will go to the 2nd 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.
Ithaca Youth Baseball Softball sign-up. March 20th from 4:00-7:00 in the Community Gym.
This Day in History: The Tri-State Tornado the worst tornado in U.S. history passes through eastern Missouri, southern Illinois, and southern Indiana, killing 695 people, injuring some 13,000 people, and causing $17 million in property damage.
Word of the Day: Nascent NASS-unt adjective Nascent means "coming or having recently come into existence.The actress is now focusing on her nascent singing career..
Birthdays:
Elementary—None
H.S./M.S.—Today, Addison Smyth; on Saturday, Sam Hollands; Sunday, Aliyah Swenson
Are you looking for a night of great theatre? In just one week, the UW-Richland Theatre opens its production of "Saint Joan"! The show features Ithaca 8th grader Hewsten Garcia-Boland, and reading teacher Miss Schmitt, as well as many members of the local community. The show runs March 25 and 26 at 7:30, and March 27 at 1:30. Tickets are $10. Email Miss Schmitt for more details!
The Ithaca-Weston Track and Field team apparel store is open! Use this link to shop until Tuesday, March 22nd. https://sportsworld.chipply.com/ithacawestontrack22/
There will be a popcorn sale this Friday, March 18. Cost is 50 cents a bag, limit 2 bags per student please. Proceeds this week will go to the 2nd 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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
March 17th, 2022
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today: First Choice- Hot Turkey Sandwich, Second Choice- Polish Sausage, Baked Beans, Pears, Shamrock Sugar Cookie, Milk
High School Wrestling: The Banquet will start at 7:00 tonight in the Commons.
Attention Math Team members - we will be completing the state-level competition today during Seminar and Attack Time. Everyone on the team has contributed to the total score, so keep up the good work again today, and good luck! We will be completing both the individual and team competitions today, so everyone needs to show up.
Are you looking for a night of great theatre? In just one week, the UW-Richland Theatre opens it's production of "St. Joan"! The show features Ithaca 8th grader Hewsten Garcia-Boland, and reading teacher Miss Schmitt, as well as many members of the local community. The show runs March 25 and 26 at 7:30, and March 27 at 1:30. Tickets are $10. Email Miss Schmitt for more details!
The bus for District Forensics at UW-Platteville will leave Saturday at 6:30. Meet with a coach this week and practice daily. Students should arrive no later than 6:20.
The Ithaca-Weston Track and Field team apparel store is open! Use this link to shop until Tuesday, March 22nd. https://sportsworld.chipply.com/ithacawestontrack22/
Band Students: The Coffee fundraiser forms and money need to be turned into Mrs. Behrens by this Friday, March 18th.
There is a National Honor Society Meeting in the LMC on Friday, March 18 during Attack.
There will be a popcorn sale this Friday, March 18. Cost is 50 cents a bag, limit 2 bags per student please. Proceeds this week will go to the 2nd 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.
The PTSO is sponsoring a FREE Ithaca Family and Friends Swim day on Sunday, April 10 from 1-4 PM at Symons Recreation Complex at UW-Richland. This event is free for all Ithaca students, adults and their friends and family members even if they don't go to Ithaca. For more details, go to the Ithaca PTSO website www.IthacaPTSO.org or contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!
Ithaca Youth Baseball Softball sign-up. March 20th from 4:00-7:00 in the Community Gym.
This Day in History: Who Was St. Patrick? He wasn't Irish, but he found his faith while being held as prisoner by a group of Irish raiders.
Word of the Day: Limerick LIM-uh-rik noun A limerick is a humorous rhyming poem of five lines.The students were asked to compose limericks to help them learn about poetry's use of meter and rhyme.
Birthdays:
Elementary—Kaylynn Burns
H.S./M.S.—David Fargen and Trista Pluemer
The Richland Center Kiwanis Club is sponsoring a Spaghetti Supper for local freshman Ben Huebsch and Gavin Gochenaur.
Come out to the Phoenix Center on March 21st for a warm meal, an opportunity for two communities to socialize and support a great cause.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
March 16th, 2022
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today: First Choice- Chicken Salad Wrap, Second Choice- Pulled Pork Sandwich, Fresh Veggies & Dip, Pasta Salad, Apple Slices, Milk
There will be a High School Student Council meeting today during Attack time. Please arrive promptly as we have lots to discuss.
The bus for District Forensics at UW-Platteville will leave Saturday at 6:30. Meet with a coach this week and practice daily. Students should arrive no later than 6:20.
The Ithaca-Weston Track and Field team apparel store is open! Use this link to shop until Tuesday, March 22nd. https://sportsworld.chipply.com/ithacawestontrack22/
Band Students: The Coffee fundraiser forms and money need to be turned into Mrs. Behrens by this Friday, March 18th.
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) will meet this Thursday morning, March 17. Join us at 7:00 am for a big breakfast, an encouraging devotional and inspiring message! Our message title is: ’Confidence- you are enough!’ Come join us and bring a friend!
There is a National Honor Society Meeting in the LMC on Friday, March 18 during Attack.
There will be a popcorn sale this Friday, March 18. Cost is 50 cents a bag, limit 2 bags per student please. Proceeds this week will go to the 2nd 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.
The PTSO is sponsoring a FREE Ithaca Family and Friends Swim day on Sunday, April 10 from 1-4 PM at Symons Recreation Complex at UW-Richland. This event is free for all Ithaca students, adults and their friends and family members even if they don't go to Ithaca. For more details, go to the Ithaca PTSO website www.IthacaPTSO.org or contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!
Ithaca Youth Baseball Softball sign-up. March 20th from 4:00-7:00 in the Community Gym.
This Day in History: U.S. Military Academy established The United States Military Academy—the first military school in the United States—is founded by Congress for the purpose of educating and training young men in the theory and practice of military science. Located at West Point, New York, the U.S. Military Academy is often simply known as West Point.
Word of the Day: Intersperse in-ter-SPERSS verb Intersperse means "to place or insert something at intervals in or among other things." The author has interspersed the guidebook with pictures of the different animals tourists might encounter on the safari.
Birthdays:
Elementary—Carter Pluemer
H.S./M.S.—None
STAFF—Mr. Urban and Mr. Deitelhoff
Don't forget! Tomorrow, March 16th is a scheduled Early Release for staff to have PLC work. Elementary students begin release at 12:10pm and the Middle and High School bell dismisses students at 12:36pm.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
March 15th, 2022
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today: First Choice- Mexican Beef Macaroni, Second Choice- Ham Sub, Corn, Applesauce, Garlic Bread, Dessert, Milk
Effective immediately, after school, the weight room will only be open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. It will be Coach Olson opening it and the hours will run until 5:00 pm.
There will be a Youth for Change meeting today during ATTACK. Pizza Hut pizza will be provided.
There will be a High School Student Council meeting on Wednesday, March 16th during Attack time. Please arrive promptly as we have lots to discuss.
The bus for District Forensics at UW-Platteville will leave Saturday at 6:30. Meet with a coach this week and practice daily.
Band Students: The Coffee fundraiser forms and money need to be turned into Mrs. Behrens by this Friday, March 18th.
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) will meet this Thursday morning, March 17. Join us at 7:00 am for a big breakfast, an encouraging devotional and inspiring message! Our message title is: ’Confidence- you are enough!’ Come join us and bring a friend!
There is a National Honor Society Meeting in the LMC on Friday, March 18 during Attack.
There will be a popcorn sale this Friday, March 18. Cost is 50 cents a bag, limit 2 bags per student please. Proceeds this week will go to the 2nd 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.
The PTSO is sponsoring a FREE Ithaca Family and Friends Swim day on Sunday, April 10 from 1-4 PM at Symons Recreation Complex at UW-Richland. This event is free for all Ithaca students, adults and their friends and family members even if they don't go to Ithaca. For more details, go to the Ithaca PTSO website www.IthacaPTSO.org or contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!
Ithaca Youth Baseball Softball sign-up. March 20th from 4:00-7:00 in the Community Gym.
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: LBJ calls for equal voting rights. On March 15, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson addresses a joint session of Congress to urge the passage of legislation guaranteeing voting rights for all. Using the phrase “we shall overcome,” borrowed from African American leaders struggling for equal rights, Johnson declares that “every American citizen must have an equal right to vote.” Johnson reminds the nation that the Fifteenth Amendment, which was passed after the Civil War, gave all citizens the right to vote regardless of race or color
Word of the Day: Gregarious grih-GAIR-ee-us adjective Gregarious means "tending to associate with others of one's kind" and "enjoying or tending to enjoy the company of others," which makes it synonymous with social and sociable. The documentary is filmed inside the burrows of the gregarious prairie dogs.
Birthdays:
Elementary—None
H.S./M.S.—None
STAFF—Mike Hutchison
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
March 14th, 2022
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today: First Choice- Chicken Smackers, Second Choice: Cheddarwurst, Hash Brown, Peaches, Dinner Roll, Milk
All of Mr. Andresen's students should show up during Seminar to discuss the celebrations for Pi Day.
Just a reminder to FFA kids who sold strawberries- you must pick them up today after school in the community gym!
29 vocal events from the 7/8th and HS choirs performed their songs this past Saturday for district solo and ensemble contest. The results were 7 seconds 15 firsts, and 7 starred-firsts (*1) with the ability to compete at state. Mrs. Niemeyer is extremely proud!! Every student showed great courage and respect for themselves and others. Congrats on doing the hard work and getting up there to sing- many are too afraid to even try.
Attention all Youth for Change members and others interested, come join us today at the Community Center at 5:45 p.m. We will be supporting the idea of tobacco-free parks in Richland Center. No preparation is needed, and all who attend this meeting, as well as the upcoming Youth for Change meeting, will receive Pizza Hut pizza and a $15 Kwik Trip gift card! Hope to see you there!"
There will be a Youth for Change meeting on Tuesday, March 15 during ATTACK. Pizza Hut pizza will be provided.
The bus for District Forensics at UW-Platteville will leave Saturday at 6:30. Meet with a coach this week and practice daily.
Band Students: The Coffee fundraiser forms and money need to be turned into Mrs. Behrens by this Friday, March 18th.
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) will meet this Thursday morning, March 17. Join us at 7:00 am for a big breakfast, an encouraging devotional and inspiring message! Our message title is: ’Confidence- you are enough!’ Come join us and bring a friend!
There will be a High School Student Council meeting on Wednesday, March 16th during Attack time. Please arrive promptly as we have lots to discuss.
There is a National Honor Society Meeting in the LMC on Friday, March 18 during Attack.
Ithaca Youth Baseball Softball sign-up. March 20th from 4:00-7:00 in the Community Gym.
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: Albert Einstein born On March 14, 1879, Albert Einstein is born, the son of a Jewish electrical engineer in Ulm, Germany. Einstein’s theories of special and general relativity drastically altered human understanding of the universe, and his work in particle and energy theory helped make possible quantum mechanics and, ultimately, the atomic bomb.
Word of the Day: Cryptography krip-TAH-gruh-fee noun Cryptography is the enciphering and deciphering of messages in secret code or cipher. It is also the computerized encoding and decoding of information. Effective cryptography is essential for secure exchanges of sensitive information in cyberspace.
Birthdays:
Elementary—Aaron Jacobson
H.S./M.S.—Logan Anderson
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
March 11th, 2022
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today: First Choice- Mac & Cheese, Second Choice- BBQ Rib, Mixed Vegetables, Pineapple, Dinner Roll, Milk
There will be no weight room after school today.
Freshmen class members should let Mrs. Thompson know when you are available to work the Lions breakfast on Sunday. You can sign up at the SignUp Genius link here or email Mrs. Thompson. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d4eaeab2fa5fb6-lions
All forensics students must work with a coach at least once this week and next week before District on Saturday, March 19th.
Attention all Youth for Change members and others interested, come join us at the Community Center on Monday, March 14 at 5:45 p.m. We will be supporting the idea of tobacco-free parks in Richland Center. No preparation is needed, and all who attend this meeting, as well as the upcoming Youth for Change meeting, will receive Pizza Hut pizza and a $15 Kwik Trip gift card! Hope to see you there!"
There will be a Youth for Change meeting on Tuesday, March 15 during ATTACK. Pizza Hut pizza will be provided.
Ithaca Youth Baseball Softball sign-up. March 13, from 10:00-1:00 in the High School Commons. Ithaca Youth Baseball Softball sign-up. March 20th from 4:00-7:00 in the Community Gym.
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: President Trump addresses the nation on COVID-19; announces travel ban In a primetime Oval Office address, President Donald Trump announces a 30-day travel ban on foreign travel to the U.S. from most European countries as COVID-19 cases surge across the globe.
Word of the Day: archetype AHR-kih-type noun An archetype is someone or something that is seen to be a perfect example. It is also a word for the original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies.The young business owner is the archetype of the successful entrepreneur.
Birthdays:
Elementary—on Saturday, Jett Elliott
H.S./M.S.—None
Staff—on Saturday, Ms. Jensen