Over the next few weeks, Ithaca is running a campaign for you to “Get To Know” our staff. Please enjoy the following bio of today's featured Ithaca employee. Get to know Juli Thompson.
Please visit the WMTV-TV link ( https://www.nbc15.com/2022/11/30/giving-tuesday-richland-center-teen-shares-significance-delivering-chemo-care-packages/ ) for a complete video of the story
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Ithaca Public Schools senior Natashia Mueller raised $1,500 to help UW Carbone Cancer Center patients feel better by crafting chemo care packages and delivering them. Mueller calls her organization One Hand Helps Another because her family once needed help when her mother was diagnosed with cancer nine years ago.
The 18-year-old included candy, deodorant, perfume, cologne and a note inside each gift that she dropped off at the Carbone Center on Nov. 18.
Mueller delivered the gifts to the Carbone Center’s front desk, but did not see who the packages went to. She was not expecting a response, but a mother of two battling Stage 2 breast cancer thanked Natashia via Facebook messenger.
”I do it because cancer patients mean so much to me because they always fight for their lives and they will never give up on themselves until they have to,” Mueller said. ”I do not want to see people go through what my mom went through. When she had to be alone it was the hardest thing to ever watch.”
Her mother is doing well and helps Natashia sell homemade cheesecake, cookies and puppy chow at bake sales to raise money for the chemo care packages.
Mueller plans to attend UW Platteville next fall in the hopes of pursuing a career in physical therapy.
She said she plans to return home to Hillpoint (20 minutes outside of Richland Center) to raise money and deliver chemo care packages.
She said anyone interested in helping or donating should message her on Facebook.
UW Health Carbone Center created a list of donations they always need if people are interested in helping the hospital directly.
Please visit the WMTV-TV link ( https://www.nbc15.com/2022/11/30/giving-tuesday-richland-center-teen-shares-significance-delivering-chemo-care-packages/ ) for a complete video of the story
Last week, Ithaca FBLA students ventured into the elementary wing and helped 4K students write letters to Santa. Enjoy these pictures! (post 2 of 2)
Last night, the Ithaca boys basketball team traveled to Wonewoc-Center for a game. The love and support displayed for Ben Huebsch by our friends at Wonewoc-Center was so appreciated!
We need you! Help Ithaca Public Schools guide our young people. CESA 3 has a substitute teacher training scheduled for next Tuesday, December 6. Anyone with an associates degree or higher can take the training and be eligible for a Wisconsin Short Term Substitute license. The training is one of the requirements for the license (degree and sometimes, fingerprints are the others). Individuals may register https://login.myquickreg.com/register/event/event.cfm?eventid=32120
Over the next month, Ithaca is launching a campaign for you to “Get To Know” our staff. Please enjoy the following bio of todays featured Ithaca employee. Get to know Kyle Kelly.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Tues, Nov 29, 2022
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Taco & Soft shells, Second Choice: Pizza Burgers/bun, Corn, Applesauce, Yogurt, Dinner rolls, Milk
The Weight Room will be open after school this week.
From Mr. Kelly:
Please release all wrestlers at 2:30 today.
From Mrs. Burnley:
There will be a Junior Class meeting in Mrs. Burnley's room on Wed, Nov 30.
From PTSO:
The Ithaca PTSO winter apparel sale is up & running! Order now through Wed, Nov 30. The holidays are fast approaching & there are many items available that would make great gifts! Items will be delivered to school by December 20.
From PTSO:
The Ithaca PTSO's Gingerbread House Fun Night will be held Fri, Dec 2 from 5:30-7:00 PM in the commons. Bring a base for your creation like a cookie sheet, boxes like pasta or mac n cheese to build your house around, and candy decorations. Graham crackers and frosting will be provided along with hot chocolate and NEW this year: ornament crafts! Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 gingerbread houses. Hope to see you then!
The first practice for youth wrestling is on Mon, Dec 5 from 5:30-7.
From Archery Club:
The Ithaca Archery Club is sponsoring a Big Buck Contest this year. Students who shoot a deer this season, buck or doe, can send a picture to Mr. Klang at klandav@ithaca.k12.wi.us to be entered. Pictures will be placed near Mr. Klang's door, Prizes will be given for the biggest buck and a random drawing to all who enter. This includes archery season, youth season, and gun season.
From Football Boosters:
Football Calendar Raffle Winner for November 29th, Diane Worrel - Congratulations!
From FCA:
The FCA student and staff prayer locker is located by the Shop class (locker #353) If you're in need of a little extra support and prayer...please leave your request, your wish, your thought, your struggle. All students and staff are welcome to use the prayer locker. We hope this locker provides an outlet for those who need it. Just knowing that someone else is thinking of you can really make a difference.
FCA group Huddle will gather Thursday morning at 7:00am. Join us for Breakfast & an encouraging devotion called 'Be the best YOU! All are welcome!
From Ms. Schmitt:
Looking for something to do this weekend? Go no further than UW-Richland for their fall production of "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn"! This play features Kyla Pluemer as lead character Francie Nolan, a young girl growing up in Brooklyn, New York right before World War I. This coming of age story is sure to bring joy and hope to all ages. The show runs Friday, December 2 and Saturday, December 3 at 7:30; with an afternoon performance on Sunday, December 4 at 1:30. Hope to see you all there!
This Day in History: On November 29, 1942, coffee joins the list of items rationed in the United States. Scarcity or shortages were rarely the reason for rationing during the war. Rationing was generally employed for two reasons: (1) to guarantee a fair distribution of resources and foodstuffs to all citizens; and (2) to give priority to military use for certain raw materials, given the present emergency.
Word of the Day: Extirpate, verb, means "to destroy completely," and is often--though not exclusively-used in reference to plant and animal populations. It can also be used to mean "to pull up by the root" and "to cut out by surgery." Despite the years-long effort to extirpate it from the landscape, purple loosestrife continues to thrive in the town's wetlands.
Birthdays:
Elementary: Kaylee Ewing, Colton Straight
MS/HS: Mon, Nov 28- Kennedy Gander, Dayton Scott
Last week, Ithaca FBLA students ventured into the elementary wing and helped 4K students write letters to Santa. Enjoy these pictures! (post 1 of 2)
Put it on your calendars! Enjoy Sounds of the Season, a combined winter concert performed by members of the Ithaca Middle and High School bands and choirs. Under the direction of directors Mrs. Liz Niemeyer and Mr. Josiah Crawford, join us on Monday, Dec. 12th starting at 7pm.
Ithaca Football Boosters Calendar Raffle Winners: for November 24th = Dale Riddiough, November 25th = Josh Clary, November 26th = Quintin Peasall, November 27th = Matt Dolan, November 28th =David Klang, - Congratulations!
Over the next month, Ithaca is launching a campaign for you to “Get To Know” our staff. Please enjoy the following bio of todays featured Ithaca employee. Get to know Chay Schmitt.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Mon, Nov 28, 2022
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today First Choice: Beef Nachos, Second Choice: Grilled Chicken, Green Bean, Fresh Fruit, WG Dinner rolls, Milk
From Mr. Herbst:
High school students—we will be implementing an ATTACK Release Privilege beginning Thu, Dec 1. You should have received an email from me yesterday with the Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Permission Form as an addendum. You do not need to print it, but you do need to read it to be informed of the conditions to earn and retain this privilege. An informational meeting for students will be held today during ATTACK, and hardcopies of the permission form will be disseminated at that time.
From Mrs. Burnley:
There will be a Junior Class meeting in Mrs. Burnley’s room on Wed, Nov 30.
From PTSO:
The Ithaca PTSO winter apparel sale is up & running! Order now through Wed, Nov 30. The holidays are fast approaching & there are many items available that would make great gifts! Items will be delivered to school by December 20.
From PTSO:
The Ithaca PTSO's Gingerbread House Fun Night will be held Fri, Dec 2 from 5:30-7 PM in the commons. Bring a base for your creation like a cookie sheet, boxes like pasta or mac n cheese to build your house around, and candy decorations. Graham crackers and frosting will be provided along with hot chocolate and NEW this year: ornament crafts! Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 gingerbread houses. Hope to see you then!
From Ms. Sprecher:
There are still openings to work concessions for basketball games. Ms. Sprecher emailed everyone last week with a link to the schedule. If you would like to take one of the games that is open, please let her know as soon as possible.
From Archery Club:
The Ithaca Archery Club is sponsoring a Big Buck Contest this year. Students who shoot a deer this season, buck or doe, can send a picture to Mr. Klang at klandav@ithaca.k12.wi.us to be entered. Pictures will be placed near Mr. Klang’s door. Prizes will be given for the biggest buck and a random drawing to all who enter. This includes archery season, youth season, and gun season.
From Football Boosters:
Football Calendar Raffle Winner for November 24th = Dale Riddiough, November 25th = Josh Clary, November 26th = Quintin Peasall, November 27th = Matt Dolan, November 28th =David Klang, - Congratulations!
From FCA:
The FCA student and staff prayer locker is located at the end of the High School hall (located by the Shop class- locker #353) If you're in need of a little extra support and prayer…please leave your request, your wish, your thought, your struggle. All students and staff are welcome to use the prayer locker. We hope this locker provides an outlet for those who need it. Just knowing that someone else is thinking of you can really make a difference.
The first practice for youth wrestling is on Monday, December 5 from 5:30-7.
This Day in History: On November 28, 1520 Ferdinand Magellan reaches the Pacific; After sailing through the dangerous straits below South America that now bear his name, Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan enters the Pacific Ocean with three ships, becoming the first European explorer to reach the Pacific from the Atlantic.
Word of the Day: Pell-mell, adverb, means “in a confused and hurried way” or “in mingled confusion or disorder.” On Black Friday, some shoppers rush pell-mell into stores to find their favorite items at a discounted price.
Birthdays: There are no birthdays for today.
The Ithaca PTSO's Gingerbread House Fun Night will be held Fri, Dec 2 from 5:30-7 PM in the commons. Bring a base for your creation like a cookie sheet, boxes like pasta or mac n cheese to build your house around, and candy decorations. Graham crackers and frosting will be provided along with hot chocolate and NEW this year: ornament crafts! Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 gingerbread houses. Hope to see you then!
La Noche de Diversión de la Casa de Pan de Jengibre de Ithaca PTSO se llevará a cabo el viernes 2 de diciembre de 5:30 a 7 p. m. en los espacios comunes. Traiga una base para su creación como una bandeja para hornear galletas, cajas como pasta o macarrones con queso para construir su casa y decoraciones de dulces. Se proporcionarán galletas Graham y glaseado junto con chocolate caliente y NUEVO este año: ¡artesanías decorativas! Se otorgarán premios a las 3 mejores casas de pan de jengibre. ¡Espero verte entonces!
The Ithaca Weight Room is closed after school ALL this week.
From Mrs. Burnley:
Attention seniors! All seniors need to submit a Senior Portrait, a Personal Quote, and a Baby Picture for the Ithaca High School Yearbook. The pictures can be submitted to Mrs. Burnley either by email or a printed picture can be brought to her classroom. To submit your Senior Quote, complete the survey that was emailed to you by Mrs. Burnley on Oct. 21. All senior quotes will be approved by Mr. Herbst. The senior portrait, baby picture, and quote are due today.
From Mr. Herbst:
High school students—we will be implementing an ATTACK Release Privilege beginning Thu, Dec 1. You should have received an email from me yesterday with the Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Permission Form as an addendum. You do not need to print it, but you do need to read it to be informed of the conditions to earn and retain this privilege. An informational meeting for students will be held on Mon, Nov 28, during ATTACK, and hardcopies of the permission form will be disseminated at that time.
From Ms. Specher
There are still openings to work concessions for basketball games. Ms. Sprecher emailed everyone last week with a link to the schedule. If you would like to take one of the games that is open, please let her know as soon as possible.
From PTSO:
The Ithaca PTSO's Gingerbread House Fun Night will be held Fri, Dec 2 from 5:30-7 PM in the commons. Bring a base for your creation like a cookie sheet, boxes like pasta or mac n cheese to build your house around, and candy decorations. Graham crackers and frosting will be provided along with hot chocolate and NEW this year: ornament crafts! Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 gingerbread houses. Hope to see you then!
Wednesday November 23, 2022
Lunch for today:
First Choice: Mozzarella sticks
Second Choice: Meatloaf
Cooked Carrots, Peaches, WG Dinner rolls, Milk
From Mrs. Burnley:
Attention seniors! All seniors need to submit a Senior Portrait, a Personal Quote, and a Baby Picture for the Ithaca High School Yearbook. The pictures can be submitted to Mrs. Burnley either by email or a printed picture can be brought to her classroom. To submit your Senior Quote, complete the survey that was emailed to you by Mrs. Burnley on Oct. 21. All senior quotes will be approved by Mr. Herbst. The senior portrait, baby picture, and quote are due today.
From Mr. Herbst:
High school students—we will be implementing an ATTACK Release Privilege beginning Thu, Dec 1. You should have received an email from me yesterday with the Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Permission Form as an addendum. You do not need to print it, but you do need to read it to be informed of the conditions to earn and retain this privilege. An informational meeting for students will be held on Mon, Nov 28, during ATTACK, and hardcopies of the permission form will be disseminated at that time.
From Mrs. Burnley:
There will be a Junior Class meeting in Mrs. Burnley’s room on Wed, Nov 30.
From PTSO:
The Ithaca PTSO winter apparel sale is up & running! Order now through Wed, Nov 30. The holidays are fast approaching & there are many items available that would make great gifts! Items will be delivered to school by December 20.
From PTSO:
The Ithaca PTSO's Gingerbread House Fun Night will be held Fri, Dec 2 from 5:30-7 PM in the commons. Bring a base for your creation like a cookie sheet, boxes like pasta or mac n cheese to build your house around, and candy decorations. Graham crackers and frosting will be provided along with hot chocolate and NEW this year: ornament crafts! Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 gingerbread houses. Hope to see you then!
From Ms. Specher
There are still openings to work concessions for basketball games. Ms. Sprecher emailed everyone last week with a link to the schedule. If you would like to take one of the games that is open, please let her know as soon as possible.
From Archery Club:
The Ithaca Archery Club is sponsoring a Big Buck Contest this year. Students who shoot a deer this season, buck or doe, can send a picture to Mr. Klang at klandav@ithaca.k12.wi.us to be entered. Pictures will be placed near Mr. Klang’s door. Prizes will be given for the biggest buck and a random drawing to all who enter. This includes archery season, youth season, and gun season.
From Football Boosters:
Football Calendar Raffle Winner for November 22nd, Dean Brickl- Congratulations!
The Weight Room is closed after school this week.
This Day in History:
Nov 22, 1963
While traveling through Dallas, Texas, in an open-top convertibleJohn Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States, is assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald.
Would you like to help out with a fundraiser for Ben Huebsch and his family?
This Tuesday, Nov. 22 the Ithaca Girls Basketball team will host Necedah. We would like YOUR help running concessions - volunteers are needed to help out AND all proceeds will go to Ben Huebsch and his family. We will have a donation jar for anyone who would like to donate as well.
We need some workers for Tuesday night. It is a VARSITY ONLY game, so helpers should arrive around 6:00 and if you are able to clean up after, that would be fantastic!!! If you can help with either of these shifts, please contact Melissa Sprecher at spremel@ithaca.k12.wi.us