The Spring Band Concert is today, at 7:00 pm. Band students in grades 5 - 12 will be performing. Listen to our talented students under the direction of Band Director, Mrs. Mary Beth Behrens.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
April 25th, 2022
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today: First Choice- BBQ Rib, Second Choice- Bacon Turkey Wrap, Baked Beans, Peaches, Craisins, Milk
The Spring Band Concert is today, at 7:00 pm. Band students in grades 5 - 12 will be performing.
The annual Ithaca Art Show today at 3:30-7:00 in the commons right up until the band concert. Artwork from all students will be on display.
Congratulations to the middle school FFA members who participated in the state middle school FFA career development event last week. The team placed 4th with Annabeth Sprecher and Kerrick Thompson placed in the top ten and Alyah Swenson placed 15th. Other contestants that were in the top third were Keegan Jones, Hunter Moe, Ethan Birkrem and Kaylee Manning. Great job everyone!
High School FBLA will have a Donut Day sale at the end of Middle School and High School Lunch on Friday, April 29. Donuts will be $1 each and will be limited to one donut per student.
There will be an FBLA meeting during Attack on Tuesday, April 26.
SENIORS, JUNIORS and PERSONAL FINANCE STUDENTS: Return your Student Information form and Permission Slip for the GET REAL field trip on Wednesday, April 27. See Mrs. Burnley if you need new forms. “Get Real” is an annual event where students are given a life scenario, including job, spouse, children, debt, and more. In this simulation, participants must navigate a month’s worth of financial transactions, purchasing necessities, and “making ends meet.” We are especially excited to be taking students to this wonderful workshop since it has been canceled for the past two years due to Covid. IT'S NOT TOO LATE! Return the information sheets and permission slips to Mrs. Burnley NO LATER than Tuesday, April 26 so that we can get a final headcount. The start times are staggered, but if all goes as planned, all students will be back at school by the end of 4th period.
Any current 8th graders and 9-11 grade high schoolers interested in playing or managing high school volleyball next fall must meet today in the LMC during ATTACK time for an informational meeting. If you are not able to attend, you must talk with Mrs.Thompson this week.
Attention Seniors... Please check and respond to an email you received regarding Bachelorette. Any questions please see Mrs. Kershner.
Senior Scholarship Banquet- This will be held Friday May 6th at 9:30am - All Seniors, family members, staff and scholarship donors are welcome to attend! Seniors please RSVP. Also, please let Ms Bevan or Mrs Kershner know if you have received any outside scholarships...we would like to recognize you at the banquet! A breakfast brunch will be served. Any questions please contact the guidance office. Thank you
Welcome to Las Vegas! The Junior class is excited to bring you a Las Vegas themed prom held April 30th from 8-1130 at the white house. Admission is $10. If your date is not from Ithaca you must sign them up in the guest book, located in the office. Still have questions? Find a flyer, junior class representative, or Ms. Behrens. See you there!
The Ithaca FFA will be selling over 200 hanging baskets and planters in addition to some 3 packs of annuals and started tomato plants. We will be open on April 30th from 10 am-2 pm, May 1 from 2 pm- 5 pm and after school until 5 pm on the weekdays until we sell out. Please help support our FFA and FFA students working hard at their SAE project. Funds will help pay for conferences, competitions and travel to these events. If these times don't work for you, please message me and I can set up a time for you to come pick out plants.
Time to order your Elementary and Middle School Yearbook! The all-color yearbook featuring students in grades 4K-8 (all one yearbook again this year) will be on sale until April 28. Cost is $15. Online sales only. Go to: bit.ly/ElemMSYearbook or to the Ithaca PTSO webpage www.IthacaPTSO.org and click on Elem/MS Yearbook Ordering at the top of the page. You will be redirected to Entourage Yearbooks secure ordering site. Any questions, contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com.
This Day in History: 1990 April 25 Hubble Space Telescope placed in orbit The crew of the U.S. space shuttle Discovery places the Hubble Space Telescope, a long-term space-based observatory, into a low orbit around Earth.
Word of the Day: Hoary HOR-ee adjective Hoary means "so old or so familiar as to be dull" or "gray or white with or as if with age."The movie's plot was a hoary tale of revenge.
Birthdays:
Elementary—None
H.S./M.S.— None
A message from Ithaca Athletic Director, Zac Thome: The Middle School track meet at Riverdale has been canceled.
A message from Ithaca Athletic Director, Zac Thome: The Brookwood at Ithaca baseball game and the Ithaca at Richland Center softball game for tonight have both been canceled.
Lunch for today, First Choice, Chicken Patty Sandwich, Second Choice, Meat Loaf on a Sub Bun, Strawberries, Hash Browns, Milk
Please excuse the Middle School Track team at 2:15 today. The bus will leave at 2:30.
The bus for Varsity Track team will leave at 7:40 on Saturday.
The Spring Band Concert is on Monday, April 25th, at 7:00 pm. Band students in grades 5 - 12 will be performing.
There is an emergency Sources for Strength meeting today in Ms. Wydeven's room during ATTACK?
Band students: The coffee fundraiser items have been delivered. You may pick them up at anytime during the day, in the band room, or up until 4:00 pm today.
Welcome to Las Vegas! The Junior class is excited to bring you a Las Vegas themed prom held April 30th from 8-1130 at the white house. Admission is $10. If your date is not from Ithaca you must sign them up in the guest book, located in the office. Still have questions? Find a flyer, junior class representative, or Ms. Behrens. See you there!
The Ithaca FFA will be selling over 200 hanging baskets and planters in addition to some 3 packs of annuals and started tomato plants. We will be open on April 30th from 10 am-2 pm, May 1 from 2 pm- 5 pm and after school until 5 pm on the weekdays until we sell out. Please help support our FFA and FFA students working hard at their SAE project. Funds will help pay for conferences, competitions and travel to these events.
If these times don't work for you, please message me and I can set up a time for you to come pick out plants.
All interested in playing or managing high school volleyball next fall should come to an informational meeting on Monday, April 25th during ATTACK time in the LMC. This includes current 8th graders. If you are unable to attend, you must reach out to Mrs. Thompson this week or next.
The annual Ithaca Art Show will next Monday, April 25th 3:30-7:00 in the commons right up until the band concert. Artwork from all students will be on display
There will be a popcorn sale this Friday, April 22. Cost is 50 cents a bag, limit 2 bags per student please. Proceeds this week will go to the 1st 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.
Time to order your Elementary and Middle School Yearbook! The all-color yearbook featuring students in grades 4K-8 (all one yearbook again this year) will be on sale until April 28. Cost is $15. Online sales only. Go to: bit.ly/ElemMSYearbook or to the Ithaca PTSO webpage www.IthacaPTSO.org and click on Elem/MS Yearbook Ordering at the top of the page. You will be redirected to Entourage Yearbooks secure ordering site. Any questions, contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com.
This Day in History: First Earth Day, an event to increase public awareness of the world’s environmental problems, is celebrated in the United States for the first time on April 22, 1970. Millions of Americans, including students from thousands of colleges and universities, participated in rallies, marches and educational programs across the country.
Word of the Day: Simulacrum sim-yuh-LAK-rum noun A simulacrum is a superficial likeness or representation of something. The wax figure is a perfect simulacrum of the president.
Time to order your Elementary and Middle School Yearbook! The all-color yearbook featuring students in grades 4K-8 (all one yearbook again this year) will be on sale until April 28. Cost is $15. Online sales only. Go to: bit.ly/ElemMSYearbook or to the Ithaca PTSO webpage www.IthacaPTSO.org and click on Elem/MS Yearbook Ordering at the top of the page. You will be redirected to Entourage Yearbooks secure ordering site. Any questions, contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com.
This Day in History: First Earth Day, an event to increase public awareness of the world’s environmental problems, is celebrated in the United States for the first time on April 22, 1970. Millions of Americans, including students from thousands of colleges and universities, participated in rallies, marches and educational programs across the country.
The Ithaca FFA will be selling over 200 hanging baskets and planters in addition to some 3 packs of annuals and started tomato plants. We will be open on April 30th from 10 am-2 pm, May 1 from 2 pm- 5 pm and after school until 5 pm on the weekdays until we sell out. Please help support our FFA and FFA students working hard at their SAE project. Funds will help pay for conferences, competitions and travel to these events.
The annual Ithaca Art Show will next Monday, April 25th 3:30-7:00 in the commons right up until the band concert. Artwork from all students will be on display
Parents, please remind your students: All interested in playing or managing high school volleyball next fall should come to an informational meeting on Monday, April 25th during ATTACK time in the LMC. This includes current 8th graders. If you are unable to attend, you must reach out to Mrs. Thompson this week or next.
Attention all elementary parents! The Spring Elementary Music Program will be held this year on Wednesday, May 25th at 1:30 PM. All families are invited to attend the program to hear a variety of music from America. The program will be held in the gym to feature each grade singing folk, spiritual, and cowboy songs learned in the music classroom. We hope to engage the audience as Ithaca Elementary PK-5 students sing some classics and old-made-new melodies to give you a reason to “party in the USA!”
The Mobile Audiology Clinic from "Hear Wisconsin" was at the Ithaca School District today. They offered hearing screenings for students and "free of charge" screenings for Ithaca staff AND community members. We would like to thank Meredith Klinker, Audiologist and Gary Kiltz, Hearing Conservation Coordinator for bringing their services to Ithaca.
There will be a popcorn sale this Friday, April 22. Cost is 50 cents a bag, limit 2 bags per student please. Proceeds this week will go to the 1st 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 Cook has made her Choice for tomorrow!
Tomorrow's menu is:
Chicken Patty or Meat loaf on Sub Bun
Strawberries
Hash Brown
Milk
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
April 21st, 2022
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today: First Choice- Baked Chicken, Second Choice- Fish Sandwich, Au Gratin Potatoes, Romain Salad, Oranges Slices, Milk
Please release the Varsity Track team at 2:05. The will leave at 2:20
Band students: The coffee fundraiser items have been delivered. You may pick them up at anytime during the day, in the band room, or up until 4:00 pm today or Friday.
The Ithaca FFA will be selling over 200 hanging baskets and planters in addition to some 3 packs of annuals and started tomato plants. We will be open on April 30th from 10 am-2 pm, May 1 from 2 pm- 5 pm and after school until 5 pm on the weekdays until we sell out. Please help support our FFA and FFA students working hard at their SAE project. Funds will help pay for conferences, competitions and travel to these events. If these times don't work for you, please message me and I can set up a time for you to come pick out plants.
All interested in playing or managing high school volleyball next fall should come to an informational meeting on Monday, April 25th during ATTACK time in the LMC. This includes current 8th graders. If you are unable to attend, you must reach out to Mrs. Thompson this week or next.
There will an Archery Club meeting today during ATTACK in Mr. Klang's Room (Room number 313).
The annual Ithaca Art Show will next Monday, April 25th 3:30-7:00 in the commons right up until the band concert. Artwork from all students will be on display.
There will be a popcorn sale this Friday, April 22. Cost is 50 cents a bag, limit 2 bags per student please. Proceeds this week will go to the 1st 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.
Time to order your Elementary and Middle School Yearbook! The all-color yearbook featuring students in grades 4K-8 (all one yearbook again this year) will be on sale until April 28. Cost is $15. Online sales only. Go to: bit.ly/ElemMSYearbook or to the Ithaca PTSO webpage www.IthacaPTSO.org and click on Elem/MS Yearbook Ordering at the top of the page. You will be redirected to Entourage Yearbooks secure ordering site. Any questions, contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com.
This Day in History: April 21 1973 “Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree” tops the U.S. pop charts and creates a cultural phenomenon The yellow ribbon has long been a symbol of support for absent or missing loved ones. There are some who believe that the tradition of the yellow ribbon dates back as far as the Civil War era, when a yellow ribbon in a woman’s hair indicated that she was “taken” by a man who was absent due to service in the United States Army.
Word of the Day: Juxtapose JUK-stuh-pohz verb Juxtapose means "to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)." The committee juxtaposed the proposals for the new student center, trying to determine which would better meet the needs of the university.
Birthdays:
Elementary—Juliet Hein
H.S./M.S.— Hunter Moe
Mrs. Bailey and Mrs. Pulvermacher's third grade classes have been learning about invisible forces. To wrap up the unit all third graders were invited to participate in an egg drop challenge! Students created a device that would protect a raw egg. Our very own Adam Hess dropped the creations from the top of the Ithaca School building while students cheered below! Finley Fowell even received the Golden Egg Award.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
April 20th, 2022
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today: First Choice- Cheesy Chicken, Second Choice- Ham Wrap, Green Beans, Peaches, Dinner Roll, Dessert, Milk
Junior Class: We will have a meeting during lunch today to pick names for walking together at the Grand March. Thank you.
All interested in playing or managing high school volleyball next fall should come to an informational meeting on Monday, April 25th during ATTACK time in the LMC. This includes current 8th graders. If you are unable to attend, you must reach out to Mrs. Thompson this week or next.
FCA- Fellowship of Christian Athletes will gather this Thursday morning for ‘Huddle’ at 7am. Come join us as we share an encouraging devotion called “Shaped like a glove” - also enjoy a hot breakfast, inspiring message and great fellowship with one another. Hope to see you, bring a friend…oh and bring your glove if you have one!
There will an Archery Club meeting on Thursday, April 21st during ATTACK in Mr. Klang's Room (Room number 313).
The annual Ithaca Art Show will next Monday, April 25th 3:30-7:00 in the commons right up until the band concert. Artwork from all students will be on display.
There will be a popcorn sale this Friday, April 22. Cost is 50 cents a bag, limit 2 bags per student please. Proceeds this week will go to the 1st 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.
Time to order your Elementary and Middle School Yearbook! The all-color yearbook featuring students in grades 4K-8 (all one yearbook again this year) will be on sale until April 28. Cost is $15. Online sales only. Go to: bit.ly/ElemMSYearbook or to the Ithaca PSTO webpage www.IthacaPTSO.org and click on Elem/MS Yearbook Ordering at the top of the page. You will be redirected to Entourage Yearbooks secure ordering site. Any questions, contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com.
This Day in History: Supreme Court declares desegregation busing constitutional On April 20, 1971, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously declares busing for the purposes of desegregation to be constitutional. The decision in Swann v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education settled the constitutional question and allowed the widespread implementation of busing, which remained controversial over the next decade.
Word of the Day: Imprimatur im-pruh-MAH-toor noun An imprimatur is an official approval.The governor gave his imprimatur to the proposed reforms.
Birthdays:
Elementary—None
H.S./M.S.— None
In Library class, Kindergarten students learned the story of "The Three Pigs." This week, Kindergarten students completed research and built their own houses of straws, sticks, and bricks. They tested their hypothesis that the houses of bricks would be the strongest and were surprised to find that houses of sticks or straws can also be surprisingly sturdy against Kindergarten "huffs and puffs." Good things are happening in the Library!
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
April 19th, 2022
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today: First Choice- Bacon Cheeseburger, Second Choice- Hot Dog, Baked Beans, Fresh Veggies, Pears, Milk
Please excuse the Varsity Softball and Baseball team at 3:00 today. The bus leaves at 3:15.
Please release the High School Track team at 2:10 today. The bus leaves at 2:25.
The annual Ithaca Art Show will next Monday, April 25th 3:30-7:00 in the commons right up until the band concert. Artwork from all students will be on display.
Junior Class: We will have a meeting during lunch on Wednesday to pick names for walking together at the Grand March. Thank you.
FCA- Fellowship of Christian Athletes will gather this Thursday morning for ‘Huddle’ at 7am. Come join us as we share an encouraging devotion called “Shaped like a glove” - also enjoy a hot breakfast, inspiring message and great fellowship with one another. Hope to see you, bring a friend…oh and bring your glove if you have one!
There will an Archery Club meeting on Thursday, April 21st during ATTACK in Mr. Klang's Room (Room number 313).
There will be a popcorn sale this Friday, April 22. Cost is 50 cents a bag, limit 2 bags per student please. Proceeds this week will go to the 1st 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.
Time to order your Elementary and Middle School Yearbook! The all-color yearbook featuring students in grades 4K-8 (all one yearbook again this year) will be on sale until April 28. Cost is $15. Online sales only. Go to: bit.ly/ElemMSYearbook or to the Ithaca PSTO webpage www.IthacaPTSO.org and click on Elem/MS Yearbook Ordering at the top of the page. You will be redirected to Entourage Yearbooks secure ordering site. Any questions, contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com.
This Day in History: Oklahoma City bombing Just after 9 a.m. on April 19, 1995, a massive truck bomb explodes outside the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The blast collapsed the north face of the nine-story building, instantly killing more than 100 people and trapping dozens more in the rubble. Emergency crews raced to Oklahoma City from across the country, and when the rescue effort finally ended two weeks later the death toll stood at 168 people killed, including 19 young children who were in the building’s day-care center at the time of the blast.
Word of the Day: Polyglot PAH-lee-glaht adjective Polyglot means "knowing or using several languages"—that is, "being multilingual." It can also mean "widely diverse (as in ethnic or cultural origins)." The resort has polyglot travelers, and the staff converse comfortably in several languages.
Birthdays:
Elementary—Emmalyn Honer
H.S./M.S.— Anthony Varela
New things are happening at the Ithaca School District. Did you know we are opening a daycare ONSITE? And...we are looking for a daycare manager. If you or someone you know is interested in this position at the all new daycare at Ithaca, please call Ithaca HR @ 608-585-2512 or email Brooke Hackl at Brooke.Hackl@ithaca.k12.wi.us for a complete description and application. Call or email today for this exciting brand-new opportunity and become part of the Ithaca Team! And don't forget, open enrollment at Ithaca is taking place until April 29.
