Ithaca School District

The Scholastic Book Fair digital flyer has links to book trailers for many of the titles! Check it out! https://bookfairsfiles.scholastic.com/flippingbooks/S21-Virtual-Booklist/S21-Virtual-Booklist.html#p=2 Shop the book fair from February 22-March 7, 2021. You can access the book fair at: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/ithacaelementaryschool1. Order $25 in books for free shipping to your home.

March 4, 2021 Today is a Day 2 Elementary Day 3 Today's schedule for Band and Choir is: 6th Grade - Choir, 7th Grade - Band, 8th Grade - Choir. HS Band and Choir are on the Day 3 schedule today. All band students should bring a pen to class today. Lunch for today: First choice-Orange Chicken/Rice, Second choice-Fish Sticks, Green Beans, Pineapple, Dinner Roll, Milk Except for the junior class, there will be no school on Tuesday, March 9 so all staff can get vaccinated. Juniors must report and take the ACT. HS Band Students: If you are receiving a refund for the trip, you should stop in and pick up your check from Mrs. Behrens today. If you are going on the trip, please turn your medical and permission forms in to Mrs. Behrens by tomorrow. Junior Class: There will be a class meeting in the band room on Friday during Attack time. Ira Coppernoll, Jacob Mueller, and Ty Kershner need to turn in their basketball jerseys to Mr. Mezera ASAP. Forensics students! Due to the change for next Tuesday, there will be a very short meeting today, Thursday, during ATTACK time. Juniors should go to Mr. Triphan's room for ACT prep. All others should come to the LMC. Forensics team: District videos are March 10 and 12! That means it's time to practice so be sure to see a coach! Any 6-8 graders interested in participating in the virtual UW-LaCrosse Math and Science Expo must let Mrs. Plonka know by Friday, March 5. Our spring Scholastic Book Fair is open! Shop the book fair from February 22nd-March 7th. The book fair has 6,000 titles to choose from. Book-only orders of $25 or more ship to your home for free. Every purchase will benefit our school. Thank you for your support. Shop the fair at www.scholastic.com/bf/ithacaelementaryschool1. Choir Students who sold Butter Braids: Change of plans... The Butter Braid order will come in today, March 4th. (changed from virtual Wednesday, March 3rd) This will allow students with small orders to take them home on the school bus. Students with large orders will still need an adult or driver to help them with their order pick up in the commons after school. Please change your calendars to reflect this delivery day. Juniors- please don't forget to hand in your ACT permission slip - there is an envelope outside Ms. Bevans room to put them in. THANK YOU! Southwest Technical College Program Visit Days – March 2 – 5 – Program Visit Days will be held virtually this year. It is great for Juniors or Seniors who are unsure of their plans as well as for those students who have already applied to meet their instructors and get more information about their chosen program. For more information and to register go to www.swtc.edu/programvisit. Southwest Technical College Free Applications March 1 – 5 – SWTC Application will be FREE ALL WEEK starting March 1 – 5. This is an awesome opportunity for anyone who hasn’t applied yet, but is thinking about coming to Southwest Tech in the fall to apply at NO COST. Go to www.swtc.edu/apply to apply. Word of the Day: Tumult too-muhlt, Tumult n. Confusion or disorder. A loud, confused noise, esp. one caused by a large mass of people. “He quickly became aware of the violent tumult behind the trees.” Birthdays: Elementary— none H.S.M.S.—Annabeth Sprecher

It's baby time in 8th grade Family Consumer Education class! Each student will take a Reality Works Baby home for a weekend to learn what it is like to care for an infant. In addition to caring for the babies needs of feeding, burping, diapering and just fussing, students keep a journal and reflect on their experience.

Want to know what books are available at the book fair? Watch these book trailers for grades 4th-6th grade! https://players.brightcove.net/1543299976/LG9eJZeIF_default/index.html?playlistId=1681993286840896787 Order $25 in books for free shipping to your home. Shop the book fair from February 22-March 7, 2021. You can access the book fair at: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/ithacaelementaryschool1. Every purchase helps our school. Thank you for your support!

March 3, 2021 Today is a Day 1 Congratulations to our Forensics team! All of our performers advanced from the sub-district competition to the district level. Members of this year's Forensics team are: Seniors - Hannah Durst, Audrey Newkirk, Keyara Perkins, Maddy Roh; Juniors - Brooklynn Granger, Nick King, Emma Schoen, Carissa Willis; Sophomores - Brooklyn Freestone, Alana Nelson, Elise Newkirk, Kyla Pluemer, Talena Sprecher, Erica Steinmetz; Freshman - Logan Anderson, Emma Coy, Josie Laue, Kaylee Peterson, Alivya Young. Congratulations and best of luck filming for District. Your coaches are proud of your hard work. Forensics team: District videos are March 10 and 12! That means it's time to practice so be sure to see a coach! Attention 7th and 8th grade boys. If you are interested in playing football this spring please sign up in the commons. Attention Middle school girls: There is a middle school girls volleyball signup in the commons. Attention High school: If you are interested in playing softball this spring, please sign up by the office. Any 6-8 graders interested in participating in the virtual UW-LaCrosse Math and Science Expo must let Mrs. Plonka know by Friday, March 5. Attention Bulldog Alumni, we value your opinion and experience to help us better prepare Ithaca graduates for college and work success. Please complete the following survey. Your answers and opinions will help us improve the outcomes of future Ithaca graduates by giving us insight as only a student and graduate can provide. Although we will review all submissions, your answers are completely anonymous. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0DYeQOA5pOgZiV3Amkh8Bsmb-X5OjWoRV1Z-IIoTlmSge2A/viewform FCA Huddle is back!! Join us, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, this coming Thursday morning, 7am in Ms. Sprechers room. Enjoy a good breakfast, an encouraging devotion and an inspiring message! ALL High School students are welcome! Hope to see you! Any questions please see Mrs. Kershner Our spring Scholastic Book Fair is open! Shop the book fair from February 22nd-March 7th. The book fair has 6,000 titles to choose from. Book-only orders of $25 or more ship to your home for free. Every purchase will benefit our school. Thank you for your support. Shop the fair at www.scholastic.com/bf/ithacaelementaryschool1. Choir Students who sold Butter Braids: Change of plans... The Butter Braid order will come in on Thursday, March 4th. (changed from virtual Wednesday, March 3rd) This will allow students with small orders to take them home on the school bus. Students with large orders will still need an adult or driver to help them with their order pick up in the commons after school. Please change your calendars to reflect this delivery day. Juniors- please don't forget to hand in your ACT permission slip - there is an envelope outside Ms. Bevans room to put them in. THANK YOU! Southwest Technical College Program Visit Days – March 2 – 5 – Program Visit Days will be held virtually this year. It is great for Juniors or Seniors who are unsure of their plans as well as for those students who have already applied to meet their instructors and get more information about their chosen program. For more information and to register go to www.swtc.edu/programvisit. Southwest Technical College Free Applications March 1 – 5 – SWTC Application will be FREE ALL WEEK starting March 1 – 5. This is an awesome opportunity for anyone who hasn’t applied yet, but is thinking about coming to Southwest Tech in the fall to apply at NO COST. Go to www.swtc.edu/apply to apply. Word of the Day: Protagonist proh-tag-uh-nist Protagonist n. The main figure or one of the most prominent figures in a real situation. The leading character or a major character in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text. “The unnamed protagonist was the hit of the film.” Birthdays: Elementary— Elise Nelson H.S./M.S.—Hannah Durst

Ithaca Families, Except for the students taking the ACT, Ithaca Schools will have a scheduled day off on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, so that all staff may take the Covid-19 Vaccination. Juniors are required to take the ACT and must report Tuesday.

Want to know what books are available at the book fair? Watch these book trailers for grades Kindergarten-3rd Grade! https://players.brightcove.net/1543299976/LG9eJZeIF_default/index.html?playlistId=1681993303844528817 Order $25 in books for free shipping to your home. Shop the book fair from February 22-March 7, 2021. You can access the book fair at: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/ithacaelementaryschool1. Every purchase helps our school. Thank you for your support!

CollEDGE UP is a program through Southwest Wisconsin Technical College that allows high school students to earn college courses toward their desired program. Ithaca High School Junior, Brooklynn Granger, has been working toward earning her nursing degree. Check out one of the practical experiences she has participated in as part of the CollEDGE UP program! If you are interested in the CollEDGE UP program, reach out to Ms. Bevan or check out the information on the SWTC website. https://www.facebook.com/southwesttech/posts/10164993411185652

March 2, 2021 Today is a Day 2 Elementary Day 2 Today's schedule for Band and Choir is: 6th Grade - Band, 7th Grade - Choir, 8th Grade - Band. HS Band and Choir are on the Day 2 schedule today. All band students should bring a pen to class today. Lunch for today: First choice-Homemade Meatloaf, Second choice-Grilled Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Peaches, Dinner Roll, Dessert, Milk Forensics team: District videos are March 10 and 12! That means it's time to practice so be sure to see a coach! Attention 7th and 8th grade boys. If you are interested in playing football this spring please sign up in the commons. Attention Middle school girls: There is a middle school girls volleyball signup in the commons Attention High school: If you are interested in playing softball this spring, please sign up by the office. Any 6-8 graders interested in participating in the virtual UW-LaCrosse Math and Science Expo must let Mrs. Plonka know by Friday, March 5. Attention Bulldog Alumni, we value your opinion and experience to help us better prepare Ithaca graduates for college and work success. Please complete the following survey. Your answers and opinions will help us improve the outcomes of future Ithaca graduates by giving us insight as only a student and graduate can provide. Although we will review all submissions, your answers are completely anonymous. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0DYeQOA5pOgZiV3Amkh8Bsmb-X5OjWoRV1Z-IIoTlmSge2A/viewform?gxids=7628 FCA Huddle is back!! Join us, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, this coming Thursday morning, 7am in Ms. Sprechers room. Enjoy a good breakfast, an encouraging devotion and an inspiring message! ALL High School students are welcome! Hope to see you! Any questions please see Mrs. Kershner Our spring Scholastic Book Fair is open! Shop the book fair from February 22nd-March 7th. The book fair has 6,000 titles to choose from. Book-only orders of $25 or more ship to your home for free. Every purchase will benefit our school. Thank you for your support. Shop the fair at www.scholastic.com/bf/ithacaelementaryschool1. Choir Students who sold Butter Braids: Change of plans... The Butter Braid order will come in on Thursday, March 4th. (changed from virtual Wednesday, March 3rd) This will allow students with small orders to take them home on the school bus. Students with large orders will still need an adult or driver to help them with their order pick up in the commons after school. Please change your calendars to reflect this delivery day. Juniors- please don't forget to hand in your ACT permission slip - there is an envelope outside Ms. Bevans room to put them in. THANK YOU! Southwest Technical College Program Visit Days – March 2 – 5 – Program Visit Days will be held virtually this year. It is great for Juniors or Seniors who are unsure of their plans as well as for those students who have already applied to meet their instructors and get more information about their chosen program. For more information and to register go to www.swtc.edu/programvisit. Southwest Technical College Free Applications March 1 – 5 – SWTC Application will be FREE ALL WEEK starting March 1 – 5. This is an awesome opportunity for anyone who hasn’t applied yet, but is thinking about coming to Southwest Tech in the fall to apply at NO COST. Go to www.swtc.edu/apply to apply. Ithaca is celebrating Read Across America this week: Theodor Geisel, better known to the world as Dr. Seuss, the author and illustrator of such beloved children’s books as “The Cat in the Hat” and “Green Eggs and Ham,” was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on March 2, 1904. Geisel, who used his middle name (which was also his mother’s maiden name) as his pen name, wrote 48 books. Today in History: 1807-Congress abolishedd the slave trade. The U.S. Congress passed an act to “prohibit the importation of slaves into any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States…from any foreign kingdom, place, or country.” African captives brought to America had begun in 1619. 1917-Puerto Ricans were granted US citizenship through an act of Congress so they could be called to serve the US Military by protecting the Panama Canal and the Western Front. Word of the Day: Amorous am-er-uhs Amorous adj. Showing, feeling, or relating to intimate desire. “She did not appreciate his amorous advances.” Birthdays: Elementary— David Manning H.S./M.S.—None

Ithaca is recognizing National Reading Month by highlighting Read Across America this week! Celebrate with us by participating in our dress up days. Share pictures of your celebrations with us - dressing up, reading together, reading virtually, whatever way you celebrate! Read Across America and National Reading Month is the nation’s largest celebration of reading. This year-round program focuses on motivating children and teens to read through events, partnerships, and reading resources that are about everyone, for everyone.

FCA Huddle is back!! Thursday Morning, Mar 4th Fellowship of Christian Athletes will gather at 7:00 am (FACE room)! Join us for breakfast, an inspiring devotion and an encouraging message! ALL High School students are welcome! We're so excited to gather again, not only to engage in sports ministry but life ministry as well! Hope to see you!

Just like in person, the online book fair also has great titles for Middle School readers! Shop the book fair from February 22-March 7, 2021. Order $25 in books for free shipping to your home. You can access the book fair at: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/ithacaelementaryschool1. Every purchase helps our school. Thank you for your support!

In February, Ithaca School District elementary students read and voted on their top choice for the Wisconsin Golden Archer book award. Hosted by the Wisconsin Educational Media and Technology Association (WEMTA), this book award is unique because only Wisconsin students are allowed to vote on the winner. "This was a great experience for young students to discuss books and their illustrations critically," said school librarian Emily Zorea. "Students gained experience discussing the theme, artwork, and their reaction to each title after they read it." This year's nominees included The Pigeon Has to Go to School by Mo Willems, The Bad Seed by Jory John, We Don't Eat Our Classmates by Ryan Higgins, King Baby by Kate Beaton, and The Thank You Book by Mo Willems. The title with the most votes at Ithaca was King Baby by Kate Beaton. The state winner will be announced after school districts submit their students' votes in April.

March 1, 2021 Our spring Scholastic Book Fair is open! Shop the book fair from February 22nd-March 7th. The book fair has 6,000 titles to choose from. Book-only orders of $25 or more ship to your home for free. Every purchase will benefit our school. Thank you for your support. Shop the fair at www.scholastic.com/bf/ithacaelementaryschool1. Choir Students who sold Butter Braids: Change of plans... The Butter Braid order will come in on Thursday, March 4th. (changed from virtual Wednesday, March 3rd) This will allow students with small orders to take them home on the school bus. Students with large orders will still need an adult or driver to help them with their order pick up in the commons after school. Please change your calendars to reflect this delivery day. Juniors- please don't forget to hand in your ACT permission slip - there is an envelope outside Ms. Bevans room to put them in. THANK YOU! Southwest Technical College Program Visit Days – March 2 – 5 – Program Visit Days will be held virtually this year. It is great for Juniors or Seniors who are unsure of their plans as well as for those students who have already applied to meet their instructors and get more information about their chosen program. For more information and to register go to www.swtc.edu/programvisit. Southwest Technical College Free Applications March 1 – 5 – SWTC Application will be FREE ALL WEEK starting March 1 – 5. This is an awesome opportunity for anyone who hasn’t applied yet, but is thinking about coming to Southwest Tech in the fall to apply at NO COST. Go to www.swtc.edu/apply to apply. Word of the Day: Maniacal muh-nahy-uh-kuhl Maniacal adj. Characterized by excessive enthusiasm or excitement. “A maniacal grin on his face.” Birthdays: Elementary— None H.S./M.S.—None

Did you know the Scholastic Book Fair has over 6,000 titles? Shop the book fair from February 22-March 7, 2021. Order $25 in books for free shipping to your home. You can access the book fair at: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/ithacaelementaryschool1. Thank you for your support!

Please complete this survey to participate in next week's food distribution. Any questions may be directed to Annette at 608/475-7315 or juli.thompson@ithaca.k12.wi.us. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6DCrojce73-rtlc9WhsJbxHsGxTmwE1fVQf9V99kTBirCxA/viewform?usp=sf_link

While nothing can take the place of the excitement of shopping at the Scholastic book fair in person, the 360 degree virtual fair experience comes close! Order $25 in books for free shipping to your home. Check it out from February 22-March 7, 2021. You can access the book fair at: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/ithacaelementaryschool1.

Feb. 26, 2021 Today is a Day 2 Elementary Day 1 Today's schedule for Band and Choir is: 6th Grade - Choir, 7th Grade - Band, 8th Grade - Choir. All 8th grade choir students will rehearse today, and all HS choir students not going on the band trip should meet by the main doors. We'll be having full rehearsal in the old gym today" Lunch for today: First choice-Fish Sandwich, Second choice-Hot Dog, Hash Brown, Applesauce, Milk HS Band students going to Florida, will meet in the Band Room during 5th hour. All HS Choir students, except for those going on the Band trip, will have Choir today. Senior class meeting in the art room during attack today. If you need the zoom link, I have sent out an email with the link attachment. Forensics students: Time to get ready for district! Take your materials home this weekend to practice, and arrange to meet with a coach next week. Choir Students who sold Butter Braids: Change of plans... The Butter Braid order will come in on Thursday, March 4th. (changed from virtual Wednesday, March 3rd) This will allow students with small orders to take them home on the school bus. Students with large orders will still need an adult or driver to help them with their order pick up in the commons after school. Please change your calendars to reflect this delivery day. Juniors- please don't forget to hand in your ACT permission slip - there is an envelope outside Ms. Bevans room to put them in. THANK YOU! FBLA DIME WARS to raise money for the March of Dimes has begun! Jars have been delivered to elementary and middle school classrooms and are outside the office in the Commons for high school classes and staff members. Ice cream treats will be given next Friday, March 5 to the classes with the largest donation in elementary, middle school and high school. Thank you for donating to help improve the health of mothers and babies. If you haven't already ordered a yearbook, see Ms. Sprecher or order on Jostens.com Seniors - get your senior pictures and information into Ms. Sprecher by March 5. If you haven't submitted your information and pictures by then you will be listed as Not Photographed. The yearbook is looking for fun candid pictures of high school students. Send them to Ms. Sprecher or a yearbook staff member. There will be an ACT Math Prep during Attack this Friday in Mr. Triphan's room. Check in with your Attack teacher first. Just a reminder...CollEDGE UP and Early College Credit Program (ECCP) Applications are due Monday March 1st. Please see Ms. Bevan with any questions. If you are planning on playing High School baseball this Spring, there will be a short meeting immediately after school this Friday, Feb. 26th in the commons. Please be there. Attention students age 16 and older: The Summer 2021 Scenic Rivers Area Wisconsin Health Education Center Healthcare Careers Camp will be held virtually this year in support of the hard work of our partners and the health and well-being of campers and all those who contribute to a successful camp. Virtual camp offers students a realistic and up-close look into a variety of health careers, including the high demand for healthcare professionals in rural and underserved areas. If you are interested in applying to attend the Healthcare Careers camp, please contact Mrs. Plonka for more information. Applications for this camp are due by April 23, 2021. Word of the Day: Apocryphal uh-pok-ruh-fuhl Apocryphal adj. Of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true. “Apocryphal stories dating from Hollywood’s golden age.” Birthdays: Elementary— Elli Petkus, on Saturday, Benjamin Gomez H.S./M.S.—on Sunday, Benji Clary and Alan Pomering and on Feb. 29th Ashton Sieckamn

Bulldogs, we need your help! We are hoping to have a great tagline for our school, will you help us? Vote several times, set it up for grandma to vote, ask your friends, beat your siblings to the punch and vote for the one(s) you like. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2p2x_3YB83QJfSxCLjHkebMV2wMoi83d6VZhUUX67P2JDNA/viewform

Haven’t shopped the book fair yet? All elementary students have the book fair link and digital flyer in their Library Schoology course. Ask them about what book they want! Order $25 in books for free shipping to your home. Shop the book fair from February 22-March 7, 2021 at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/ithacaelementaryschool1.