The MS Student Council is hosting a MS Movie Night for any Ithaca Middle School Students today in the Multipurpose Room. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and close at 6:15 p.m. for the movie to start. Once the doors close no one will be allowed in or out. Plan to be picked up by 8 p.m. Drinks and snacks will be provided.
The PTSO is sponsoring a Free Ithaca Family and Friends Swim day on Sunday, February 6 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 facebook page or contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!
Mandy Zajicek Brewer, a 1993 graduate from Ithaca High School, was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's and is unable to work any longer. The Ithaca Lions will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser for Mandy on Sunday, February 6 from 7 AM - 1 PM in the Ithaca School Commons. Costs are: Kids 5 and under free, Kids 6-12 will be $5, and ages 13 to adult will be $8. The menu will consist of pancakes (gluten free on request), ham, scrambled eggs, cheese, coffee, and white and chocolate milk. Sugar free syrup will also be available.
Please come show your support for a community member in need!
"Battling with Ben" bracelets are in! $3 each or two for $5. See Mrs. Deb Manning or Mr. Herbst at school, Sarah or Andy Nelson, or stop in to Kelly's Coffee House and Sabrina Fargen with Elle Boutique located at Inspired Innovations Salon.
"His Fight is Our Fight" window stickers are also available! The stickers are $5 each. Connect with Mr. Herbst or Mrs. Thompson to get yours!
Come support the wrestling team on Saturday at the Scenic Ridge Rivers conference tournament hosted by Ithaca. Wrestling starts at 10. Finals scheduled for 3:00
DELICIOUS!!!! The Butter Braid fundraiser is underway. See an Ithaca Choir Student to place and order.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Feb. 4, 2022 Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today, First Choice, Cheeseburger Second Choice, Fish Sticks, Baked Beans, Peaches, Dinner Roll, Milk
Come support the wrestling team on Saturday at the Scenic Ridge Rivers conference tournament. Wrestling starts at 10. Finals scheduled for 3:00
Junior Class: You will have a class meeting, in the band room, on Monday, February 7th, during Attack time.
The Yearbook Staff is looking for pictures of High School Students who participated in the Ithaca School Fair this year. We have lots of pictures of students showing cattle, but we need pictures of high school students showing other animals, horse show and projects that were in the gym. PLEASE send any pictures to Mrs. Burnley by the end of this week. Thank you!
Forensics students must attend a meeting on Monday, February 7th during ATTACK time in the LMC. We will be discussing items for Sub-District at Reedsburg on the 21st.
Choir Students traveling to New York: Remember that your final payment is due.
The Butter Braid fundraiser is underway. See an Ithaca Choir Student to place and order.
Our February PTSO meeting will be held next Tuesday, February 8 at 3:45 p.m. in the LMC. Masks will be required. A zoom link will be available on the PTSO Facebook page for anyone that would rather zoom. Babysitting will be provided. We hope to see you there!
There will be an Ithaca FFA meeting Tuesday, Feb. 8th at ATTACK time in Ms.Sprecher's room. Please attend if you would like to share your opinions on FFA week, or if you are interested in competing in a LDE or CDE.
"Battling with Ben" bracelets are in! $3 each or two for $5. See Mrs. Deb Manning or Mr. Herbst at school, Sarah or Andy Nelson, or stop in to Kelly's Coffee House and Sabrina Fargen with Elle Boutique located at Inspired Innovations Salon.
"His Fight is Our Fight" window stickers are also available! The stickers are $5 each. Connect with Mr. Herbst or Mrs. Thompson to get yours!
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 3rd grade class. Middle school students we will sell in your hallway by the elementary doors during your breakfast. High school we will sell in the hallway by the vending machine during your breakfast.
Mandy Zajicek Brewer, a 1993 graduate from Ithaca High School, was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's and is unable to work any longer. The Ithaca Lions will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser for Mandy on Sunday, February 6 from 7 AM - 1 PM in the Ithaca School Commons. Costs are: Kids 5 and under free, Kids 6-12 will be $5, and ages 13 to adult will be $8. The menu will consist of pancakes (gluten free on request), ham, scrambled eggs, cheese, coffee, and white and chocolate milk. Sugar free syrup will also be available.
Please come show your support for a community member in need!
Elementary students who are dropped off in the morning—Mrs. Lisney and Mrs. Schmitt are there to greet you until the bell rings at 7:55 at which time all students are to be in their classrooms. If you are dropped off and those ladies are not there, you are to walk to the main doors where Mrs. Thompson greets students. Be sure to let Mrs. Michel and Mrs. Kitsembel know you are here for the day before you walk to your classroom.
The Ithaca Community is rallying behind the Huebsch family! Please join Ben's classmates as they host an evening of support at the Phoenix Center on Saturday, February 12th. Doors will open at 5:30pm. Several donations are being silent and live auctioned. A huge thank you to all the current commitments for donations! Anyone wishing to contribute other silent or live auction items may contact Mr. Greg Herbst, or Mrs. Juli Thompson. There are still tickets available for the TV raffle, and there is now a consolation prize! Lime Ridge Agri Supply has contributed $500 for a second prize winning ticket. Tickets will be sold at the basketball game tonight.
The PTSO is sponsoring a Free Ithaca Family and Friends Swim day on Sunday, February 6 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 facebook page or contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!
The MS Student Council is hosting a MS Movie Night for any Ithaca Middle School Students today in the Multipurpose Room. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and close at 6:15 p.m. for the movie to start. Once the doors close no one will be allowed in or out. Plan to be picked up by 8 p.m. Drinks and snacks will be provided.
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: 1962 First U.S. helicopter is shot down in Vietnam The first U.S. helicopter is shot down in Vietnam. It was one of 15 helicopters ferrying South Vietnamese Army troops into battle near the village of Hong My in the Mekong Delta.
Word of the Day: Jettison JET-uh-sun verb Jettison means, literally, "to throw (something) overboard to lighten a ship or aircraft in distress"; figuratively, it means "to get rid of (something).The coach was jettisoned after the team failed to make the playoffs for the third straight year.
The MS Student Council is hosting a MS Movie Night for any Ithaca Middle School Students on February 4, 2022, in the Multipurpose Room. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and close at 6:15 p.m. for the movie to start. Once the doors close no one will be allowed in or out. Plan to be picked up by 8 p.m. Drinks and snacks will be provided.
There will be a popcorn sale this Friday, February 4. Cost is 50 cents a bag, limit 2 bags per student please. Proceeds this week will go to the 3rd grade class. Middle school students we will sell in your hallway by the elementary doors during your breakfast. High school we will sell in the hallway by the vending machine during your breakfast.
Our throwback Thursday photo goes back to the 1972-73 school year as we recognize the Ithaca F.H.A. Chapter.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Feb. 3, 2022
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today, First Choice, Chili, Second Choice, Chicken Smackers, Steamed Carrots, Applesauce, Cornbread, Milk
Freshmen! Mr. Herbst and Mrs. Thompson need your permission slips returned! If you need another copy, see one of us.
The Yearbook Staff is looking for pictures of High School Students who participated in the Ithaca School Fair this year. We have lots of pictures of students showing cattle, but we need pictures of high school students showing other animals, horse show and projects that were in the gym. PLEASE send any pictures to Mrs. Burnley by the end of this week. Thank you!
Forensics students: You should be meeting with a coach at least once this week and every week. Our first contest is Monday, February 21st! Let's keep working toward repeating past successes.
Choir Students traveling to New York: Remember that your final payment is due.
The Butter Braid fundraiser is underway. See an Ithaca Choir Student to place and order.
There will be an Ithaca FFA meeting Tuesday, Feb. 8th at ATTACK time in Ms. Sprecher's room. Please attend if you would like to share your opinions on FFA week, or if you are interested in competing in a LDE or CDE.
"Battling with Ben" bracelets are in! $3 each or two for $5. See Mrs. Deb Manning or Mr. Herbst at school, Sarah or Andy Nelson, or stop in to Kelly's Coffee House and Sabrina Fargen with Elle Boutique located at Inspired Innovations Salon.
"His Fight is Our Fight" window stickers are also available! The stickers are $5 each. Connect with Mr. Herbst or Mrs. Thompson to get yours!
RUMMAGE & BAKE Sale: Friday, February 4th (9-5) & Saturday, February 5th (8-2). Phoenix Center Banquet Hall. Proceeds to benefit the Junior Bowlers Scholarship Program. If anyone would like to donate items for the Rummage Sale you can bring them to the Phoenix Center Wednesday 5:30 PM - 7 PM or Thursday 9 AM - 7 PM.
There will be a popcorn sale this Friday, February 4. Cost is 50 cents a bag, limit 2 bags per student please. Proceeds this week will go to the 3rd grade class. Middle school students we will sell in your hallway by the elementary doors during your breakfast. High school we will sell in the hallway by the vending machine during your breakfast.
Mandy Zajicek Brewer, a 1993 graduate from Ithaca High School, was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's and is unable to work any longer. The Ithaca Lions will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser for Mandy on Sunday, February 6 from 7 AM - 1 PM in the Ithaca School Commons. Costs are: Kids 5 and under free, Kids 6-12 will be $5, and ages 13 to adult will be $8. The menu will consist of pancakes (gluten free on request), ham, scrambled eggs, cheese, coffee, and white and chocolate milk. Sugar free syrup will also be available. Please come show your support for a community member in need!
Elementary students who are dropped off in the morning—Mrs. Lisney and Mrs. Schmitt are there to greet you until the bell rings at 7:55 at which time all students are to be in their classrooms. If you are dropped off and those ladies are not there, you are to walk to the main doors where Mrs. Thompson greets students. Be sure to let Mrs. Michel and Mrs. Kitsembel know you are here for the day before you walk to your classroom.
The Ithaca Community is rallying behind the Huebsch family! Please join Ben's classmates as they host an evening of support at the Phoenix Center on Saturday, February 12th. Doors will open at 5:30pm. Several donations are being silent and live auctioned. A huge thank you to all the current commitments for donations! Anyone wishing to contribute other silent or live auction items may contact Mr. Greg Herbst, or Mrs. Juli Thompson. There are still tickets available for the TV raffle, and there is now a consolation prize! Lime Ridge Agri Supply has contributed $500 for a second prize winning ticket. Tickets will be sold at the basketball game tonight.
The PTSO is sponsoring a Free Ithaca Family and Friends Swim Day on Sunday, February 6 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 Facebook page or contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!
The MS Student Council is hosting a MS Movie Night for any Ithaca Middle School Students on February 4, 2022, in the Multipurpose Room. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and close at 6:15 p.m. for the movie to start. Once the doors close no one will be allowed in or out. Plan to be picked up by 8 p.m. Drinks and snacks will be provided.
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: Lunik 9 soft-lands on lunar surface On February 3, 1966, the Soviet Union accomplishes the first controlled landing on the moon, when the unmanned spacecraft Lunik 9 touches down on the Ocean of Storms. After its soft landing, the circular capsule opened like a flower, deploying its antennas, and began transmitting photographs and television images back to Earth. The 220-pound landing capsule was launched from Earth on January 31.
Word of the Day: Bonafides boh-nuh-FYE-deez noun A person's bona fides is the evidence of their qualifications or achievements.The senator's bona fides as a viable presidential candidate have been called into question.
Birthdays:
Elementary—none
H.S./M.S.—Aubri Imhoff
SMACKERS!! Tomorrow you will see Smackers on the menu. Mmmmmm.... White chicken meat in a snack size. You'll want to try these delicious new items. Annette says so!
The Ithaca Lions are hosting a pancake breakfast this Sunday! Mandy Zajicek Brewer, a 1993 graduate from Ithaca High School, was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's and is unable to work any longer. The Ithaca Lions will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser for Mandy on Sunday, February 6 from 7 AM - 1 PM in the Ithaca School Commons. Costs are: Kids 5 and under free, Kids 6-12 will be $5, and ages 13 to adult will be $8. The menu will consist of pancakes (gluten free on request), ham, scrambled eggs, cheese, coffee, and white and chocolate milk. Sugar free syrup will also be available. Please come show your support for a community member in need!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Feb. 2, 2022
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today: First Choice-BBQ Pork Sandwich, Second Choice-Hot Dog, Hash Brown, Mixed Fruit, Dessert, Milk
Freshmen! Mr. Herbst and Mrs. Thompson need your permission slips returned! If you need another copy, see one of us.
The Yearbook Staff is looking for pictures of High School Students who participated in the Ithaca School Fair this year. We have lots of pictures of students showing cattle, but we need pictures of high school students showing other animals, horse show and projects that were in the gym. PLEASE send any pictures to Mrs. Burnley by the end of this week. Thank you!
Choir Students traveling to New York: Remember that your final payment is due.
The Butter Braid fundraiser is underway. See an Ithaca Choir Student to place and order.
"Battling with Ben" bracelets are in! $3 each or two for $5. See Mrs. Deb Manning or Mr. Herbst at school, Sarah or Andy Nelson, or stop in to Kelly's Coffee House and Sabrina Fargen with Elle Boutique located at Inspired Innovations Salon.
"His Fight is Our Fight" window stickers are also available! The stickers are $5 each. Connect with Mr. Herbst or Mrs. Thompson to get yours!
There will be an Ithaca FFA meeting Tuesday, Feb. 8th at ATTACK time in Ms. Sprecher's room. Please attend if you would like to share your opinions on FFA week, or if you are interested in competing in a LDE or CDE.
RUMMAGE & BAKE Sale: Friday, February 4th (9-5) & Saturday, February 5th (8-2). Phoenix Center Banquet Hall. Proceeds to benefit the Junior Bowlers Scholarship Program. If anyone would like to donate items for the Rummage Sale you can bring them to the Phoenix Center Wednesday 5:30 PM - 7 PM or Thursday 9 AM - 7 PM.
There will be a popcorn sale this Friday, February 4. Cost is 50 cents a bag, limit 2 bags per student please. Proceeds this week will go to the 3rd grade class. Middle school students we will sell in your hallway by the elementary doors during your breakfast. High school we will sell in the hallway by the vending machine during your breakfast.
Mandy Zajicek Brewer, a 1993 graduate from Ithaca High School, was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's and is unable to work any longer. The Ithaca Lions will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser for Mandy on Sunday, February 6 from 7 AM - 1 PM in the Ithaca School Commons. Costs are: Kids 5 and under free, Kids 6-12 will be $5, and ages 13 to adult will be $8. The menu will consist of pancakes (gluten free on request), ham, scrambled eggs, cheese, coffee, and white and chocolate milk. Sugar free syrup will also be available. Please come show your support for a community member in need!
Forensics students: You should be meeting with a coach at least once this week and every week. Our first contest is Monday, February 21st! Let's keep working toward repeating past successes.
FCA Huddle will be held this Thursday morning, 7:00am! Come join us for a hot breakfast, encouraging devotion and an inspiring message. We have FCA t-shirts for $6.00. We will be taking a group picture for the yearbook! Hope to see you!
Elementary students who are dropped off in the morning—Mrs. Lisney and Mrs. Schmitt are there to greet you until the bell rings at 7:55 at which time all students are to be in their classrooms. If you are dropped off and those ladies are not there, you are to walk to the main doors where Mrs. Thompson greets students. Be sure to let Mrs. Michel and Mrs. Kitsembel know you are here for the day before you walk to your classroom.
The Ithaca Community is rallying behind the Huebsch family! Please join Ben's classmates as they host an evening of support at the Phoenix Center on Saturday, February 12th. Doors will open at 5:30pm. Several donations are being silent and live auctioned. A huge thank you to all the current commitments for donations! Anyone wishing to contribute other silent or live auction items may contact Mr. Greg Herbst, or Mrs. Juli Thompson. There are still tickets available for the TV raffle, and there is now a consolation prize! Lime Ridge Agri Supply has contributed $500 for a second prize winning ticket. Tickets will be sold at the basketball game tonight.
The PTSO is sponsoring a Free Ithaca Family and Friends Swim Day on Sunday, February 6 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 Facebook page or contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!
The MS Student Council is hosting a MS Movie Night for any Ithaca Middle School Students on February 4, 2022 in the Multipurpose Room. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and close at 6:15 p.m. for the movie to start. Once the doors close no one will be allowed in or out. Plan to be picked up by 8 p.m. Drinks and snacks will be provided.
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 Groundhog Day, On February 2, 1887, Groundhog Day, featuring a rodent meteorologist, is celebrated for the first time at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. According to tradition, if a groundhog comes out of its hole on this day and sees its shadow, it gets scared and runs back into its burrow, predicting six more weeks of winter weather; no shadow means an early spring.
Word of the Day: Obsequious ub-SEE-kwee-us adjective Obsequious means "marked by or showing a fawning attentiveness"—in other words, "too eager to help or obey someone important. "The director's crew included an entourage of obsequious film interns.
Birthdays:
Elementary—None
H.S./M.S.—Jacey Maxwell
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Feb. 1, 2022
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today: First Choice- Beef Stroganoff, Second Choice- Chicken Parmesan, Mashed Potatoes, Mandarin Oranges, Dinner Roll, Dessert, Milk
Please excuse the middle school wrestlers at 3 today.
Choir Students traveling to New York: Remember that your final payment is due.
The Butter Braid fundraiser is underway. See an Ithaca Choir Student to place and order.
Dress up day tomorrow Wednesday Feb. 2 for MS and HS is dress up as your favorite Tech Ed job. Thursday Feb. 3 is dress up like your favorite Family consumer Ed job. Friday Feb. 4 is dress up like your favorite Business job.
"Battling with Ben" bracelets are in! $2 each or two for $5. See Mrs. Deb Manning or Mr. Herbst at school, Sarah or Andy Nelson, or stop in to Kelly's Coffee House and Sabrina Fargen with Elle Boutique located at Inspired Innovations Salon.
"His Fight is Our Fight" window stickers are also available! The stickers are $5 each. Connect with Mr. Herbst or Mrs. Thompson to get yours!
There will be an Ithaca FFA meeting Tuesday, Feb. 8th at ATTACK time in Ms. Sprecher's room. Please attend if you would like to share your opinions on FFA week, or if you are interested in competing in a LDE or CDE.
Just a reminder, there is a Youth 4 Change meeting TODAY in the LMC during ATTACK. Please come with ideas for the basket for Ben's fundraiser. Pizza will be served.
RUMMAGE & BAKE Sale: Friday, February 4th (9-5) & Saturday, February 5th (8-2). Phoenix Center Banquet Hall. Proceeds to benefit the Junior Bowlers Scholarship Program. If anyone would like to donate items for the Rummage Sale you can bring them to the Phoenix Center Wednesday 5:30 PM - 7 PM or Thursday 9 AM - 7 PM.
There will be a popcorn sale this Friday, February 4. Cost is 50 cents a bag, limit 2 bags per student please. Proceeds this week will go to the 3rd grade class. Middle school students we will sell in your hallway by the elementary doors during your breakfast. High school we will sell in the hallway by the vending machine during your breakfast.
Mandy Zajicek Brewer, a 1993 graduate from Ithaca High School, was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's and is unable to work any longer. The Ithaca Lions will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser for Mandy on Sunday, February 6 from 7 AM - 1 PM in the Ithaca School Commons. Costs are: Kids 5 and under free, Kids 6-12 will be $5, and ages 13 to adult will be $8. The menu will consist of pancakes (gluten free on request), ham, scrambled eggs, cheese, coffee, and white and chocolate milk. Sugar free syrup will also be available. Please come show your support for a community member in need!
Forensics students: You should be meeting with a coach at least once this week and every week. Our first contest is Monday, February 21st! Let's keep working toward repeating past successes.
FCA Huddle will be held this Thursday morning, 7:00am! Come join us for a hot breakfast, encouraging devotion and an inspiring message. We have FCA t-shirts for $6.00. We will be taking a group picture for the yearbook! Hope to see you!
Elementary students who are dropped off in the morning—Mrs. Lisney and Mrs. Schmitt are there to greet you until the bell rings at 7:55 at which time all students are to be in their classrooms. If you are dropped off and those ladies are not there, you are to walk to the main doors where Mrs. Thompson greets students. Be sure to let Mrs. Michel and Mrs. Kitsembel know you are here for the day before you walk to your classroom.
The Ithaca Community is rallying behind the Huebsch family! Please join Ben's classmates as they host an evening of support at the Phoenix Center on Saturday, February 12th. Doors will open at 5:30pm. Several donations are being silent and live auctioned. A huge thank you to all the current commitments for donations! Anyone wishing to contribute other silent or live auction items may contact Mr. Greg Herbst, or Mrs. Juli Thompson. There are still tickets available for the TV raffle, and there is now a consolation prize! Lime Ridge Agri Supply has contributed $500 for a second prize winning ticket. Tickets will be sold at the basketball game tonight.
The PTSO is sponsoring a Free Ithaca Family and Friends Swim Day on Sunday, February 6 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 Facebook page or contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!
The MS Student Council is hosting a MS Movie Night for any Ithaca Middle School Students on February 4, 2022, in the Multipurpose Room. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and close at 6:15 p.m. for the movie to start. Once the doors close no one will be allowed in or out. Plan to be picked up by 8 p.m. Drinks and snacks will be provided.
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: Oxford Dictionary debuts, February 1, 1884: The first portion, or fascicle, of the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), considered the most comprehensive and accurate dictionary of the English language, is published. Today, the OED is the definitive authority on the meaning, pronunciation and history of over half a million English words, past and present.
Word of the Day: Garble GAR-bul verb Garble means "to so alter or distort as to create a wrong impression or change the meaning. The text on the television was garbled, but viewers could still decipher what was being said.
Birthdays:
Elementary—None
H.S./M.S.—Kayl Ryan
The Ithaca Community is rallying behind the Huebsch family! Please join Ben's classmates as they host an evening of support at the Phoenix Center on Saturday, February 12th. A Pizza Buffet for $10 each plate will begin at 5:30pm. Several donations are being silent and live auctioned, and the live auction will begin at 6:30pm. A huge thank you to all the current commitments for donations! Anyone wishing to contribute other silent or live auction items may contact Mr. Greg Herbst, or Mrs. Juli Thompson. We will accept auction donations until Friday, February 4th. There are still tickets available for the TV raffle, and there is now a consolation prize! Lime Ridge Agri Supply has contributed $500 for a second prize winning ticket. Check out the Facebook Event page for details and teasers of our auction items.
“Battling with Ben” bracelets are available for purchase!
All proceeds will go to the Huebsch family.
To get yours, see Sarah or Andy Nelson, Mr. Greg Herbst or Mrs. Deb Manning at Ithaca School, Sabrina Fargen with Ellee B Boutique located at Inspired Innovations Salon, or Kelly's Coffee House.
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$3 each or 2 for $5
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Jan. 31st, 2022
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today: First Choice - Orange Chicken over Rice, Second Choice - Mini Corn Dogs, Broccoli, Pineapple, Dinner Roll, Milk
Today’s schedule for band and choir is: 6th grade - Choir, 7th and 8th grade - Band, HS - Band.
Mandy Zajicek Brewer, a 1993 graduate from Ithaca High School, was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's and is unable to work any longer. The Ithaca Lions will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser for Mandy on Sunday, February 6 from 7 AM - 1 PM in the Ithaca School Commons. Costs are: Kids 5 and under free, Kids 6-12 will be $5, and ages 13 to adult will be $8. The menu will consist of pancakes (gluten free on request), ham, scrambled eggs, cheese, coffee, and white and chocolate milk. Sugar free syrup will also be available. Please come show your support for a community member in need!
There will be a Youth 4 Change meeting in the LMC Tuesday February 1st. Pizza will be served. Group members. PLEASE check your email today and respond to Mrs. Dickey regarding our basket for the Ben Huebsch fundraiser.
Forensics students: You should be meeting with a coach at least once this week and every week. Our first contest is Monday, February 21st! Let's keep working toward repeating past successes.
FCA Huddle will be held this Thursday morning, 7:00am! Come join us for a hot breakfast, encouraging devotion and an inspiring message. We have FCA t-shirts for $6.00. We will be taking a group picture for the yearbook! Hope to see you!
February is CTE month. What is CTE? It is career and technical education and includes business education, ag education, tech education and family consumer education. The CTE department has a fun month planned with dress up days, trivia and games during lunch time. Stay tuned to the announcements and watch for flyers with more information.
We kick of CTE month tomorrow, Tuesday with dress as your favorite agriculture career. We hope to see many of you participating!
Elementary students who are dropped off in the morning—Mrs. Lisney and Mrs. Schmitt are there to greet you until the bell rings at 7:55 at which time all students are to be in their classrooms. If you are dropped off and those ladies are not there, you are to walk to the main doors where Mrs. Thompson greets students. Be sure to let Mrs. Michel and Mrs. Kitsembel know you are here for the day before you walk to your classroom.
The Ithaca Community is rallying behind the Huebsch family! Please join Ben's classmates as they host an evening of support at the Phoenix Center on Saturday, February 12th. Doors will open at 5:30pm. Several donations are being silent and live auctioned. A huge thank you to all the current commitments for donations! Anyone wishing to contribute other silent or live auction items may contact Mr. Greg Herbst, or Mrs. Juli Thompson. There are still tickets available for the TV raffle, and there is now a consolation prize! Lime Ridge Agri Supply has contributed $500 for a second prize winning ticket. Tickets will be sold at the basketball game tonight.
The PTSO is sponsoring a Free Ithaca Family and Friends Swim Day on Sunday, February 6 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 Facebook page or contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!
The MS Student Council is hosting a MS Movie Night for any Ithaca Middle School Students on February 4, 2022 in the Multipurpose Room. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and close at 6:15 p.m. for the movie to start. Once the doors close no one will be allowed in or out. Plan to be picked up by 8 p.m. Drinks and snacks will be provided.
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: Truman announces development of H-bomb On January 31, 1950, U.S. President Harry S. Truman publicly announces his decision to support the development of the hydrogen bomb, a weapon theorized to be hundreds of times more powerful than the atomic bombs dropped on Japan during World War II.
Word of the Day: Homogeneous hoh-muh-JEEN-yus adjective Homogeneous means "of the same or a similar kind or nature. The downtown area has a homogeneous population, which makes implementing programs that target needs easier.
Birthdays:
Elementary—Diezel Clary
H.S./M.S.—Addison Parduhn
Planning is in the works for the 100th Ithaca School Fair which will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2022. If you have an idea that will make our 100th extra special, contact Annette Louis.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Jan. 28th, 2022
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today: First Choice - Philly Chicken, Second Choice - Brat, Steamed Carrots, Dill Pickle Spear, Applesauce, Milk
Today’s schedule for band and choir is: 6th-Band, 7th and 8th grade-Choir, HS-Choir
Elementary students who are dropped off in the morning—Mrs. Lisney and Mrs. Schmitt are there to greet you until the bell rings at 7:55 at which time all students are to be in their classrooms. If you are dropped off and those ladies are not there, you are to walk to the main doors where Mrs. Thompson greets students. Be sure to let Mrs. Michel and Mrs. Kitsembel know you are here for the day before you walk to your classroom.
TODAY is the LAST DAY to order PERSONALIZED Yearbooks. They are $47 and can be ordered directly from Jostens at jostensyearbooks.com or by contacting Mrs. Burnley.
Mrs. Schoen is looking for a student who drives and is looking for volunteer hours. If you are interested, please stop in to see her this week. Leave a note on her table if she is out of her office.
Forensics students: You should be meeting with a coach at least once this week and every week. Our first contest is Monday, February 21st! Let's keep working toward repeating past successes.
Murder at the Coopersmith Inn begins this week Thursday, Friday and Saturday night at 7 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. Come enjoy an evening of comedy and drama.
High school students! Just a reminder that any schedule changes must be complete by tomorrow, Friday Jan 28th. Please see Mrs. Kershner in the guidance for any questions
There will be a popcorn sale this Friday, January 28. Cost is 50 cents a bag, limit 2 bags per student please. Proceeds this week will go to the 4th 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 Ithaca Community is rallying behind the Huebsch family! Please join Ben's classmates as they host an evening of support at the Phoenix Center on Saturday, February 12th. Doors will open at 5:30pm. Several donations are being silent and live auctioned. A huge thank you to all the current commitments for donations! Anyone wishing to contribute other silent or live auction items may contact Mr. Greg Herbst, or Mrs. Juli Thompson. There are still tickets available for the TV raffle, and there is now a consolation prize! Lime Ridge Agri Supply has contributed $500 for a second prize winning ticket. Tickets will be sold at the basketball game tonight.
The PTSO is sponsoring a Free Ithaca Family and Friends Swim day on Sunday, February 6 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 facebook page or contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!
The MS Student Council is hosting a MS Movie Night for any Ithaca Middle School Students on February 4, 2022 in the Multipurpose Room. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and close at 6:15 p.m. for the movie to start. Once the doors close no one will be allowed in or out. Plan to be picked up by 8 p.m. Drinks and snacks will be provided.
The MS Student Council is holding their annual Valentine Gram fundraiser again this year. Sales will through January 28. All orders forms must be turned in by the end of the day on January 28 to Mrs. Hilby. Elementary's sent home and MS/HS in the office or outside Room 204. If you are interested in ordering and don't have an order form or are unsure how, feel free to reach out to Mrs. Hilby at hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us Payment is due upon ordering.
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 Space Shuttle Challenger Explodes After Liftoff At 11:38 a.m. EST, on January 28, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger lifts off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, and Christa McAuliffe is on her way to becoming the first ordinary U.S. civilian to travel into space. McAuliffe, a 37-year-old high school social studies teacher from New Hampshire, won a competition that earned her a place among the seven-member crew of the Challenger. She underwent months of shuttle training but then, beginning January 23, was forced to wait six long days as the Challenger‘s launch countdown was repeatedly delayed because of weather and technical problems. Finally, on January 28, the shuttle lifted off. The space shuttle Challenger
Word of the Day: Myopic mye-OH-pik adjective Myopic means "not able to clearly see objects that are far away." Figuratively, it means "lacking in foresight or discernment" or "narrow in perspective and without concern for broader implications.The corrective eye surgery has been approved for myopic patients.
Elementary—Annabelle Barlow, on Sunday: Clara Thome
H.S./M.S.—Alex Bloedow, on Saturday: Dante Kleinsasser, on Sunday, Xander Sorensen
Staff— On Sunday, Ms. Sprecher