Ithaca School District

Ithaca's Youth 4 Change partners with Richland County's Partners for Prevention to spread awareness of the wonderful lifestyle choices our young adults are already making and the changes they are making to their lives to improve their bodies and minds. These young adults are leaders in the classroom, on the courts and fields, and in their communities. We are so proud! Ithaca's athletic coaches are also taking a stand to promote healthy lifestyle choices. Coaches Boland, Clary, and Thompson will be featured on a billboard reminding parents that we're all on the same team! Look for this soon! Partners for Prevention is a county-wide program whose mission is to engage Richland County residents to prevent substance use by creating safe and healthy communities. Richland Center High School and Ithaca High School coaches want families to "coach" their kids to stay sober in an effort to reduce substance abuse among teens.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: March 10th, 2022 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today: First Choice- Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Second Choice- Hot Ham & Cheese, Steamed Carrots, Romaine Salad, Pears, Bread Stick, Milk Today during Seminar AND Attack time, Math Team will be in Mr. Andresen's room to compete on the Wisconsin Math Contest. Please show up on time. Calculators will be provided. Good luck to the competitors!! Congratulations to Talena Sprecher for winning Section 4 Prepared Speaking! She will advance onto state and compete to go to nationals in June! Good luck! Another big congratulations to Josie Laue for competing in a tough prepared contest at Leadership Development Events! We are so proud of you girls! All High School Baseball players: We will have a short meeting today right after school in Mr. Kelly’s room. Freshmen class members should let Mrs. Thompson know when you are available to work the Lions breakfast on Sunday. 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. Richland Junior Bowlers will be having an All you can eat Pizza Buffet on Thursday, March 10th, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM at the Phoenix Center Bowling Alley in Richland Center. Cost is $10 per person & $5 for ages 10 & under. All You Can Eat Pizza also Includes: Tossed Salad, Dessert, Soda, Coffee & Water. There will also be Raffles, a Silent auction & a 50/50 Raffle. All proceeds will benefit the Richland Junior Bowlers Scholarship Program. Come & support several of the bowlers from the Ithaca school & their scholarship program. For anyone who would like Ithaca Baseball apparel the store is back open until this morning at 11:59 am. https://ithacabaseballfanwear2022copy.itemorder.com 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: March 10, 1876 First speech transmitted by telephone The first discernible speech is transmitted over a telephone system when inventor Alexander Graham Bell summons his assistant in another room by saying, “Mr. Watson, come here; I want you.” Bell had received a comprehensive telephone patent just three days before. Word of the Day: Tempestuous tem-PESS-chuh-wus adjective Tempestuous means "of, relating to, or resembling a tempest" (which is a violent storm). Its synonyms are turbulent or stormy. Because the player's relationship with his manager had grown more tempestuous over the course of the season, the decision to trade him benefited everyone. Birthdays: Elementary—None H.S./M.S.—Rylee Jacobson and Caleb Marchwick Staff—Ms. Umhoefer

Yesterday the seniors gathered for a mini- business world workshop! They were challenged to develop a new business- each business had a CEO, product leader, finance leader and a production leader. They learned how to work together to launch a new product. The students found each other’s strengths to help their business become a great success…Team chemistry! Thank you to those who attended!

High School softball parents! There will be a parent meeting Thursday, March 10th at 5:30 pm. Meet in Room 202, but we may move depending on group size.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: March 9th, 2022 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today, First Choice, Mini Corn Dogs, Second Choice, BBQ Pork Sandwich, Baked Beans, Mandarin Oranges, Dinner Roll, Dessert, Milk Freshmen class members should let Mrs. Thompson know when you are available to work the Lions breakfast on Sunday. All forensics students must work with a coach at least once this week and next week before District on Saturday, March 19th. Junior Class: There will be a class meeting today, during Attack time, in the Band room. The decorating committee should have all dance props figured out along with what the cost will be. All High School Baseball players: We will have a short meeting right after school on Thursday March 10th in Mr. Kelly’s room. For anyone who would like Ithaca Baseball apparel the store is back open until Thursday morning at 11:59 am. https://ithacabaseballfanwear2022copy.itemorder.com 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. Today is the day!! FCA has a student challenge for anyone who would like to participate! We are going to give up our phones or any sort of gaming device for the day, in honor of our friend Ben! Ben has had to temporarily give up so much this year: from not being able to go to school, participate in sports, nor being able to hang out with friends. We feel we could at least give up our phones for a day. We believe that when we are in sync for the same purpose, good things happen! So, TODAY we are challenging our student body to join together and put our phones away and devote our hearts and minds to uplift Ben! If you would like to participate in the challenge- just simply put that phone away...no social media and no gaming allowed :) 1 day... 1 challenge...1 purpose... Let's do this together! The High School Yearbook has room for a few more advertisements. If you have a family farm, small business, or if your family is interested in sponsoring the yearbook, please email Katie Burnley (katie.burnley@ithaca.k12.wi.us) by Wednesday, March 9. There are several options for ad sizes starting at $20. Support from the community and local businesses is essential to offset the cost of the yearbook for our students. Thank you for your continued financial support! Richland Junior Bowlers will be having an All you can eat Pizza Buffet on Thursday, March 10th, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM at the Phoenix Center Bowling Alley in Richland Center. Cost is $10 per person & $5 for ages 10 & under. All You Can Eat Pizza also Includes: Tossed Salad, Dessert, Soda, Coffee & Water. There will also be Raffles, a Silent auction & a 50/50 Raffle. All proceeds will benefit the Richland Junior Bowlers Scholarship Program. Come & support several of the bowlers from the Ithaca school & their scholarship program. 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: The Barbie doll makes its debut On March 9, 1959, the first Barbie doll goes on display at the American Toy Fair in New York City. Word of the Day: Besmirch bih-SMERCH verb Besmirch means "to cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of something."The allegations have besmirched the politician's reputation. Birthdays: Elementary—None H.S./M.S.—None

Richland Junior Bowlers will be having an All you can eat Pizza Buffet on Thursday, March 10th, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM at the Phoenix Center Bowling Alley in Richland Center. Cost is $10 per person & $5 for ages 10 & under. All You Can Eat Pizza also Includes: Tossed Salad, Dessert, Soda, Coffee & Water. There will also be Raffles, a Silent auction & a 50/50 Raffle. All proceeds will benefit the Richland Junior Bowlers Scholarship Program. Come & support several of the bowlers from the Ithaca school & their scholarship program.

ATTENTION ALL COACHES! If you are not a Spring Coach you need to return all your keys and fobs to the district office no later than Friday, March 18, 2022. We are changing the lock system for the lower gym to key fob only soon. Your keys will no longer work. (fobs will need to be activated) Please return your keys and current fob in an envelope with your name on it to the District office or Athletic Director. Thank you!

The Ithaca Lions Club is hosting an upcoming pancake breakfast benefit for Ben Huebsch this Sunday, March 13th. Ben is a freshman at Ithaca High School and is currently undergoing cancer treatment. Please consider attending to support a local family. The world-famous breakfast will begin at 7am and run until 1pm in the Ithaca High School Commons. There will also be a bake sale and silent auction baked goodies!

Ithaca's Youth 4 Change (Y4C) student leaders Erica Steinmetz, Elise Newkirk, and Alana Nelson recorded this short, informative video on just some ingredients found in vapes. This is being shared around the group's social media accounts (if you're on Tik Tok and Instagram, follow them: ithaca_y4c ). These girls, as well as all of the other Y4C members are really working hard to encourage positive and healthy living choices amongst their peers not only at Ithaca, but throughout the entire community. Be on the lookout for more videos as well and radio public service announcements. These students are world changers, and we are very proud of their hard work. https://youtu.be/X91S-EiogSk

The Ridge and Valley has announced Boys Basketball all-conference awards and the Ithaca Bulldogs were well represented. 1st team all-conference: Benji Clary, Sammy Clary Honorable mention: Parker Hisel, Micah Salisbury Sportsmanship award: Ty Kershner

ANNOUNCEMENTS: March 8th, 2022 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today: First Choice- Beef and Gravy, Second Choice- Chicken Parmesan, Both w/Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Peaches, Dinner Roll, Dessert, Milk Juniors: Just a reminder: The ACT test is today. You will meet Mr. Klang in the commons at 7:55 for attendance. The bus for UW Richland will leave at 8:00am. Please bring #2 pencils and a calculator. If you haven't already, please get your permission slip turned into the envelope outside of Ms. Bevan's door. ATTENTION SENIORS! After announcements are read and attendance is taken, please grab your coat and meet by the guidance office. We will walk down to the old gym together for the mini business world workshop. The March PTSO meeting will be today at 3:45 pm in the LMC. A zoom link will also be available for anyone want to join that way. Babysitters will be provided. We hope to see you there! Junior Class: There will be a class meeting on Wednesday, March 9, during Attack time, in the Band room. The decorating committee should have all dance props figured out along with what the cost will be. A reminder that you shouldn't be driving down to the old gym after school for practice or the weightroom. All High School Baseball players: We will have a short meeting right after school on Thursday March 10th in Mr. Kelly’s room. High School Track starts today! Bring running attire for indoors and outside and your own water bottle. Practice will end at approximately 5:15pm for the start of the season but will be later as the season progresses. If anyone would like to help coach High School or Middle School track, contact Coach Jeanna Lorenz or Mr. Zac Thome. 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. FCA has a student challenge for anyone who would like to participate! We are going to give up our electronic devices (smartphones) for 1 day, in honor of our friend Ben! Ben has had to temporarily give up so much this year: from not being able to go to school, participate in sports, nor being able to hang out with friends. We feel we could at least give up our smartphones for a day. We believe that when we are in sync for the same purpose, good things happen! So, on Wednesday March 9th 2022 we are challenging our student body to join together by putting our phones away for 1 day and devoting our hearts and minds to uplift Ben! If you would like to participate in the challenge- the sign up sheet is outside the guidance office! Let's do this together! Thank you! The High School Yearbook has room for a few more advertisements. If you have a family farm, small business, or if your family is interested in sponsoring the yearbook, please email Katie Burnley (katie.burnley@ithaca.k12.wi.us) by Wednesday, March 9. There are several options for ad sizes starting at $20. Support from the community and local businesses is essential to offset the cost of the yearbook for our students. Thank you for your continued financial support! Richland Junior Bowlers will be having an All you can eat Pizza Buffet on Thursday, March 10th, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM at the Phoenix Center Bowling Alley in Richland Center. Cost is $10 per person & $5 for ages 10 & under. All You Can Eat Pizza also Includes: Tossed Salad, Dessert, Soda, Coffee & Water. There will also be Raffles, a Silent auction & a 50/50 Raffle. All proceeds will benefit the Richland Junior Bowlers Scholarship Program. Come & support several of the bowlers from the Ithaca school & their scholarship program. 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: Malaysia Airlines flight vanishes with more than 200 people aboard On March 8, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew members, loses contact with air traffic control less than an hour after taking off from Kuala Lumpur then veers off course and disappears. Most of the plane, and everyone on board, are never seen again. Word of the Day: Riddle RID-ul noun A riddle is a mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed. It can also be something or someone difficult to understand. A rebus is a riddle that is made up of a representation of syllables or words by using pictures or symbols. Birthdays: Elementary—None H.S./M.S.—Emma Coy

Bring your gear! Mrs. Schoen is challenging our elementary students to create snow people tomorrow! She's ready to see your work, so be sure to bring your outdoor gear for recess.

Stop on in! Today is Parent-Teacher conferences until 7pm and the last day of the Book Fair.

Ben Huebsch's classmates helped bolster his strength as he starts Phase 3! Yesterday, Ben's classmates trekked up the hill to Keyesville Ridge for another brief visit. Ben values these visits so much, and seeing his classmates helps renew his focus and send him off with positivity and strength. The class wishes to thank our administrative team for supporting these trips, Bill Kloehn and the transportation crew for getting us there, Annette Louis and her fabulous kitchen staff for their flexibility, and all the staff for making this happen for Ben. We all wish him well as he embarks upon Phase 3. If you'd like to send an ecard, visit https://www.uwhealth.org/onlineservices/greetingcards/ #BattlingWithBen #HisFightIsOurFight

Hello families! Each week, you are asked to sign up by the end of day Friday for after-school care the following week. Please be sure to include the phone number available to reach you during the after-school time of 3:30-5:30pm. Pick up is to be no later than 5:30. Goals of the program: 1. Provide a safe place for your child 2. Provide time for completing schoolwork with assistance 3. Be creative 4. Be safe and have fun Thank you for entrusting your children to Ms Waterman's care. After-School Care sign up for the week of March 7-11 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfesWWxMeArNESU8rf7RHp82FjrvseTVXzsCIcbLi1yNvXH0g/viewform (No school on Monday so no care that day. I hope to see all of you at family/teacher conferences on Monday, March 7, between 11am and 7pm.)

1 day...1 challenge...1 purpose! FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) has a ‘student challenge’ for anyone who would like to participate. WHEN? Wednesday March 9th, 2022 WHAT? FCA has a ‘fasting’ challenge for any student who would like to participate. When people usually hear the word ‘fasting’ they think it means to reduce or eliminate food. But there are other ways to fast…Electronic fasting can be seen as abstaining from our electronic devices (smartphones and social media) …And that’s the way we would like to fast. WHY? The reason some people fast is to make time for things that matter more. We are challenging our student body to ‘fast’ for Ben. Ben has had many things either put on hold or taken from him this school year: company of friends, sports, attending school and so much more! We feel that giving up our electronic devices for one day is just a glimpse of what Ben has had to give up this year. So by doing this…you would give up your smartphone and social media for just one whole school day! The time we usually spend on our phones would be spent either praying or sending good vibes Ben’s way. Our focus would be Ben. We believe that when we are in sync for the same purpose good things happen! HOW? You can either leave your phone at home, in your car or give it to Mrs. Kershner for the day. (She promises to keep it in a safe place) For every student who is up for the challenge there will be a sign up sheet outside the guidance office. Let us join together - by putting our phones down for one day and devoting our hearts and minds to uplift Ben! Remember: When we are in sync for the same purpose, good things happen! Are you up for the challenge? Let’s do this!

BINGO!! Tonight's the night for the Ithaca PTSO's Big BINGO Night. Join us at 6 PM in the commons for this FREE family event. Lots of prizes! New this year: Raffle prizes! The Middle School Student Council will be selling concessions - walking tacos, hot dogs, drinks, and other treats will be available for purchase along with Seroogy's candy bars for the Huebsch family fundraiser. Any questions, contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!

High School Track starts Tuesday, March 8th! Bring running attire for indoors and outside and your own water bottle. Practice will end at approximately 5:15pm for the start of the season but will be later as the season progresses. If anyone would like to help coach High School or Middle School track, contact Coach Jeanna Lorenz or Mr. Zac Thome.

March. 4th, 2022 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today; First Choice- Pizza Dippers, Second Choice- Hot Dog, Steamed Carrots, Spinach Salad, Pears, Milk The girls who signed up for state basketball need to meet with Coach Mezera today at Seminar to go over ticket information and schedules. HS Choir Students: Your trip forms are due today to Mrs. Behrens. Forensics students will meet today in Ms Stocks' classroom for a meeting and bring your lunch. This is required for all. High School Track starts Tuesday, March 8th! Bring running attire for indoors and outside and your own water bottle. Practice will end at approximately 5:15pm for the start of the season but will be later as the season progresses. If anyone would like to help coach High School or Middle School track, contact Coach Jeanna Lorenz or Mr. Zac Thome. FCA has a student challenge for anyone who would like to participate! We are going to give up our electronic devices (smartphones) for 1 day, in honor of our friend Ben! Ben has had to temporarily give up so much this year: from not being able to go to school, participate in sports, nor being able to hang out with friends. We feel we could at least give up our smartphones for a day. We believe that when we are in sync for the same purpose, good things happen! So, on Wednesday March 9th, 2022, we are challenging our student body to join together by putting our phones away for 1 day and devoting our hearts and minds to uplift Ben! If you would like to participate in the challenge-the sign-up sheet is outside the guidance office! Let's do this together! Thank you! The March PTSO meeting will be Tuesday, March 8, at 3:45 pm in the LMC. A zoom link will also be available for anyone want to join that way. Babysitters will be provided. We hope to see you there! Juniors: Just a reminder: The ACT test is on Tuesday, March 8th. You will meet Mr. Klang in the commons at 7:55 for attendance. The bus for UW Richland will leave at 8:00am. Please bring #2 pencils and a calculator. If you haven't already, please get your permission slip turned into the envelope outside of Ms. Bevan's door. The High School Yearbook has room for a few more advertisements. If you have a family farm, small business, or if your family is interested in sponsoring the yearbook, please email Katie Burnley (katie.burnley@ithaca.k12.wi.us) by Wednesday, March 9. There are several options for ad sizes starting at $20. Support from the community and local businesses is essential to offset the cost of the yearbook for our students. Thank you for your continued financial support! There is a Softball signup sheet by the office. There will be a popcorn sale this Friday, March 4. Cost is 50 cents a bag, limit 2 bags per student please. Proceeds this week will go to the Kindergarten 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 Spring Scholastic Book Fair is here! Stop by the LMC to check out the fair and see the new books. The book fair will be here through March 7th. It will be open during Parent-Teacher Conferences on Monday, March 7th. Mrs. Zorea and Mrs. Thompson are looking forward to seeing you at the book fair! The Ithaca PTSO's Big Bingo Night is back! Join us tonight starting at 6 PM in the commons for this FREE family event! Lots of prizes! New this year: Raffle prizes! The Middle School Student Council will be selling concessions - walking tacos, hot dogs, drinks, and other treats will be available for purchase along with Seroogy's candy bars for the Huebsch family fundraiser. Any questions, contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com. Hope to see you there! 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: Andrew Jackson holds “open house” at the White House On March 4, 1829, Andrew Jackson upholds an inaugural tradition begun by Thomas Jefferson and hosts an open house at the White House. Word of the Day: Askew uh-SKYOO adjective Askew means "out of line" or "not straight." Sam noticed the picture hanging on the wall was askew so she straightened it. Birthdays: Elementary—on Sunday, Sarah Ellis H.S./M.S.—today: Annabeth Sprecher, on Sunday: Taylor Johnson-Pickel, and Cinara Lorenzo-Castillo Staff—On Sunday, Mr. Kelly

There will be a popcorn sale this Friday, March 4. Cost is 50 cents a bag, limit 2 bags per student please. Proceeds this week will go to the Kindergarten 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.