Ithaca School District

Our school nurse, Mrs. Wilson, would like to thank her friend, Tonia Hatfield for the thoughtful donation of fidget toys for her room! Students will have something to help distract, calm, or entertain them while they visit with Mrs. Wilson.

You can help Ithaca Public Schools earn money and resources! It only takes 5 minutes! Did you know that completing an application for the Free and Reduced Meals program creates statistics that Ithaca may use to apply for grants and qualify for additional programs and resources? Only one district employee sees the applications, and that is only to enter the data. All information is kept confidential. Yes, breakfasts and lunches are free to all students this year, but we still need families to complete and submit the application forms. Use the fillable pdf application or handwrite to complete the forms. Place completed applications in an envelope if you’d prefer to send to school with your student or mail in completed applications to Ithaca School District Attn: Free and Reduced Meals 24615 State Hwy 58 Richland Center, WI 53581. https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/school-nutrition/doc/free-reduced-meal-application.doc

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Sept. 8th, 2021 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today: First Choice - Corn Dog, Second Choice - Pizza Burger, Corn, Fresh Peach, Dinner Roll, Milk Teaching Assistants wanted! If you are interested in turning your study hall into a teaching assistant opportunity, see Ms Bevan or Ms Schoen TODAY! There will be a Band Parent's Meeting today at 6:30 pm in the Band room. All parents of band students are invited to attend. Plans will be made for serving breakfast at the Ithaca Fair. We will be holding elections for High School Student Council representatives for each grade. Students should do this during Seminar. The Google Form Ballot is in Google Classroom for your graduating class. Ask your Seminar advisor for more information. Good luck to all the candidates! The 99th Annual Ithaca Fair will be held on Saturday, September 25. Fair books can be found on the school website, facebook page, Ithaca Fair facebook page and there are some printed copies in the school office. Parade entry forms can also be found in the office and online. We are using FairEntry.com again this year to enter your exhibits - please have them entered by Friday, September 17. If you are unable to access the online entry system, you may fill out a paper worksheet form and the fair committee will enter your items for you if you turn them into the school office by Wednesday, September 15. If you have any questions, contact Ms. Sprecher or Mrs. Plonka. Today is the last day to make schedule changes. See Ms. Bevan or Mrs. Kershner with questions. The Choir Boosters will meet today in the commons at7 pm or as soon as the Band Parents meeting concludes. We will plan the Homecoming meal and also get updates on the next payment due for the New York trip this spring. Please plan to attend. High school student council elections are on Wednesday, Sept. 8th. If you want to be on the ballot to be a representative for your class, have your forms into Ms. Sprecher by Tuesday, September 7th. Forms can be found on the bulletin board across the hall from her room. This is a reminder for all students who were invited to join NHS - the National Honor Society - last June to have their applications filled out and turned in to Mrs. Zorea or Mrs. Plonka by Friday, September 17 by the end of the day. You can help Ithaca Public Schools earn money and resources! It only takes 5 minutes! Did you know that completing an application for the Free and Reduced Meals program creates statistics that Ithaca may use to apply for grants and qualify for additional programs and resources? Only one district employee sees the applications, and that is only to enter the data. All information is kept confidential. Yes, breakfasts and lunches are free to all students this year, but we still need families to complete and submit the application forms. Use the fillable pdf application or handwrite to complete the forms. Place completed applications in an envelope if you’d prefer to send to school with your student or mail in completed applications to Ithaca School District Attn: Free and Reduced Meals 24615 State Hwy 58 Richland Center, WI 53581. https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/school-nutrition/doc/free-reduced-meal-application.doc Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.— Carson Welte

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness on this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic. In addition to shifting public perception, we use this month to spread hope and vital information to people affected by suicide. If you or someone you know needs support, call the Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255, or text "hopeline" to 741741, for text support (both are staffed 24 hours a day).

If there are any Ithaca students wanting to join Trap Team there is still some time left! You have till Sept. 13 to get registered. If interested give Jerry Larrabee a call at 608/960-7010. Information is also available from Jason Roh or Kelly Feryance.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Sept.7th, 2021 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today: First Choice - Ham Sub, Second Choice - Chicken Burger, Broccoli/Cheese Sauce, Pears, Milk Please release high school volleyball at 3:15 today for their game. There will be a Band Parent's Meeting on Wednesday, September 8th, at 6:30 pm in the Band room. All parents of band students are invited to attend. Plans will be made for serving breakfast at the Ithaca Fair. High school students, today during ATTACK you will report to your ATTACK teacher for attendance and then go to the commons for the remainder of the time unless you have a pass to go to a teacher for assistance or are attending a meeting. Please bring something to work on quietly during ATTACK time. You must have a pass to go to a teacher before ATTACK time. Today's meeting during ATTACK is FFA in Ms. Sprecher's room number 316. The 99th Annual Ithaca Fair will be held on Saturday, September 25. Fair books can be found on the school website, facebook page, Ithaca Fair facebook page and there are some printed copies in the school office. Parade entry forms can also be found in the office and online. We are using FairEntry.com again this year to enter your exhibits - please have them entered by Friday, September 17. If you are unable to access the online entry system, you may fill out a paper worksheet form and the fair committee will enter your items for you if you turn them into the school office by Wednesday, September 15. If you have any questions, contact Ms. Sprecher or Mrs. Plonka. The last day to make schedule changes is Wednesday, September 8th. See Ms. Bevan or Mrs. Kershner with questions. The Choir Boosters will meet in the commons on Wednesday September 8th at7 pm or as soon as the Band Parents meeting concludes. We will plan the Homecoming meal and also get updates on the next payment due for the New York trip this spring. Please plan to attend. Any high school students interested in finding out more about FFA are invited to the first meeting of the year. Meet today in Ms. Sprecher's room during Attack. High school student council elections are on Wednesday, Sept. 8th. If you want to be on the ballot to be a representative for your class, have your forms into Ms. Sprecher by Tuesday, September 7th. Forms can be found on the bulletin board across the hall from her room. This is a reminder for all students who were invited to join NHS - the National Honor Society - last June to have their applications filled out and turned in to Mrs. Zorea or Mrs. Plonka by Friday, September 17 by the end of the day. Breakfasts and lunches are free to all students this year! But we still need your help. We encourage EVERYONE to complete an application for the Free and Reduced Meals program. These forms create statistics the Department of Public Instruction uses to provide additional funding and resources to schools for educational programs, such as Title 1. Those statistics are also used for teachers and districts to apply for grants or scholarship opportunities. Taking five minutes to complete the fillable pdf or handwrite the application can result in huge opportunities for your students and our school. All information is kept confidential. Only one district employee sees the applications, and that is only to enter the data. Please send completed applications in a sealed envelope to school with your student or mail to Ithaca School District Attn: Free and Reduced Meals 24615 State Hwy 58 Richland Center, WI 53581. https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/school-nutrition/doc/free-reduced-meal-application.doc Birthdays: Elementary—on Saturday, Croy Calhoon, on Sunday, Odin Alexander H.S./M.S.— on Saturday, Alyssa Olson, on Sunday, Sam Clary, Staff—on Monday, Mrs. Manning

Ithaca Schools together with Weston Schools are happy to congratulate Mrs. Niemeyer (Ithaca Music and Choir) and Mr. Niemeyer (Weston Tech Ed) and their family on the arrival of their daughter! Kayla Grace joins mom, dad, and her big brother and sister. Welcome and congratulations!

The Buildings and Grounds Committee meeting tonight has been cancelled.

Ithaca is looking for a Translator for our upcoming school year. If interested, please contact HR at 608-585-2512 or get an application online at www.ithaca.k12.wi.us under employment. Pay is $18/hr, and hours will depend on students needs. Requirements: be able to speak English and Spanish, have ability to work with all age groups. We would love to have you on our TEAM here at ITHACA! Ithaca está buscando un traductor para nuestro próximo año escolar. Si está interesado, comuníquese al 608-585-2512 o obtenga una solicitud en línea en www.ithaca.k12.wi.us bajo empleo. $18 por hora, las horas dependerán de las necesidades de los estudiantes. Requerimientos: poder hablar, escribir y leer inglés y español, tener capacidad para trabajar con todos los grupos de edad. ¡Nos encantaría tenerte en nuestro EQUIPO aquí en ITHACA!

ANNOUNCEMENTS Sept. 3rd, 2021 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today: First Choice - Hamburger, Second Choice - Chicken Nuggets, Baked Beans, Tropical Fruit, Dinner Roll, Milk NOTICE TO THOSE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES LAST YEAR: You have through Oct. 1st to re-apply for the program. If you have not applied by Oct. 1st, it will be assumed you plan on paying the lunch fee starting Monday Oct. 4th. If you were on reduced lunches last year, you may have the reduced price of $.40 per day or $2.00 per week and reapply, also. Notice regarding Free and Reduced Lunch applications during the 2021-22 school year. All students will receive free breakfast and lunch, but we request that you fill out the Free and Reduced Lunch application as these applications are used to determine Aid Revenues for the School District. The last day to make schedule changes is Wednesday, September 8th. See Ms. Bevan or Mrs. Kershner with questions. The Choir Boosters will meet in the commons on Wednesday September 8th at 7pm or as soon as the Band Parents meeting concludes. We will plan the Homecoming meal and also get updates on the next payment due for the New York trip this spring. Please plan to attend. Any high school students interested in finding out more about FFA are invited to the first meeting of the year on Tuesday. Meet in Ms. Sprecher's room during Attack. High school student council elections are next week on Wednesday. If you want to be on the ballot to be a representative for your class, have your forms into Ms. Sprecher by Tuesday, September 7th. Forms can be found on the bulletin board across the hall from her room. This is a reminder for all students who were invited to join NHS - the National Honor Society - last June to have their applications filled out and turned in to Mrs. Zorea or Mrs. Plonka by Friday, September 17 by the end of the day. Attention Youth Apprenticeship students! When you leave for school to work, you MUST sign out in the office and exit out the front doors. Also, please be responsible when leaving the parking lot. Any questions or concerns, please see Mrs. Kershner. Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.— none

Like last year, we are continuing to use family name cards in vehicle windows as part of our pick up process. Elementary students who are picked up at the end of the day will have a family name card in their "take home" folder. This card should be placed in your vehicle's front window to help our staff better identify your vehicles, helping to expedite the pick up process. Thank you all, again, for helping us to make your students' days happy and safe.

In case you missed the update on our school calendar, tonight's high school volleyball game originally scheduled at home against Kickapoo has been moved to Monday, October 11th at home.

The Bulldog Block Challenge is back this year in person or virtually! Run or walk the route on Saturday, September 25th or on your own. Detailed information and registration are included here. Every participant receives a "goodie bag" compliments of our sponsors. Receive your Goody-Bag the day of the in-person race OR if you are participating in the Virtual option please call 608-475-3630 to schedule a pick-up time for your Goody-Bag(s). That’s it! We hope to have your support this year through our Virtual Fun Run/Walk. All proceeds benefit the Ithaca Foundation.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Sept. 2nd, 2021 Today is a Day 2 Elementary Day 2 Lunch for today: First Choice - Turkey Wrap, Second Choice - Pulled Pork Sandwich, Green Beans, Applesauce, Milk NOTICE TO THOSE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES LAST YEAR: You have through Oct. 1st to re-apply for the program. If you have not applied by Oct. 1st, it will be assumed you plan on paying the lunch fee starting Monday Oct. 4th. If you were on reduced lunches last year, you may have the reduced price of $.40 per day or $2.00 per week and reapply, also. Notice regarding Free and Reduced Lunch applications during the 2021-22 school year. All students will receive free breakfast and lunch, but we request that you fill out the Free and and Reduced Lunch application as these applications are used to determine Aid Revenues for the School District. This is a reminder for all students who were invited to join NHS - the National Honor Society - last June to have their applications filled out and turned in to Mrs. Zorea or Mrs. Plonka by Friday, September 17 by the end of the day. Attention Youth Apprenticeship students! When you leave for school to work, you MUST sign out in the office and exit out the front doors. Also, please be responsible when leaving the parking lot. Any questions or concerns, please see Mrs. Kershner . Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S.M.S.— Emma Schoen

Who doesn't love a parade?!? Enter in the Ithaca Homecoming parade with this form. Throwing of candy/treats from your entry is allowed and encouraged. Note the new fax number if faxing to Rob Richards. See you at the fair!

WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL! ANNOUNCEMEN TS: Sept. 1st, 2021 Today is a Day 1 Elementary Day 1 Lunch for today, First Choice, Hot Dog, Second Choice, BBQ Rib Sandwich, Fresh Veggies & Dip, Mandarin Oranges, Milk NOTICE TO THOSE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES LAST YEAR: You have through Oct. 1st to re-apply for the program. If you have not applied by Oct. 1st, it will be assumed you plan on paying the lunch fee starting Monday Oct. 4th. If you were on reduced lunches last year, you may have the reduced price of $.40 per day or $2.00 per week and reapply, also. Birthdays: Elementary—Nolan Parduhn H.S.M.S.— Branson Smith

Hello Ithaca Community, Our Covid Matrix is currently at Blue (Lowest level of transmission) This means all activities and classes will start with no restrictions. We will notify you when or if the color changes, and we are becoming more restrictive according our policies.

Ithaca is seeking to hire a long-term sub for our Tech Ed/Industrial Arts courses to start the 2021 school year. Information regarding this position should contact Brooke at 608-585-2512. Help make a difference in our students' lives!

The Ithaca School District is looking to hire passionate substitute teachers. If you don't have a teaching background, but you are a nurturing and compassionate role model with a flexible schedule, please consider attending a Substitute Teacher Training at CESA 3 on September 7 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. You can learn more and register at: https://www.cesa3.org/upcoming-events/ For More information contact: Brooke Hackl at brooke.hackl@ithaca.k12.wi.us, or call the District Office (608)-585-2512, you can also check out the WECAN website to fill out an application. Contact us today to become a substitute teacher and join the Ithaca Team!

Hello to our Ithaca Family!! PTSO will be selling spirit items and apparel at the Open House/picture night tonight (August 26) in the gym from 4-8 PM. Several new items this year including car stickers, magnets, yard signs and a new type of water bottle that has a place for kids to put their name on with a Sharpie marker. We are still selling neck gaiters, but in the event we all need to mask up, they are NOT an acceptable form of masking at school. But they have so many other uses and they're pretty cool so buy one anyway! See you tonight!