Ithaca School District

Today is Tuesday, February 9. Ithaca will be virtual today. No in-person school. Early childhood is canceled.

Feb. 8, 2021 Today is a Day 1 Elementary Day 5 Today's schedule for Band and Choir is: 6th Grade - Choir, 7th Grade - Band, 8th Grade - Choir. HS Band and Choir are on the New Day 2 Schedule. Lunch for today: First choice-BBQ Pork Sandwich, Second choice-Chicken Nuggets, Baked Beans, Peaches, Dinner Roll, Milk Congratulations to Jacob Manning and all the High School Wrestlers this season. The team won the Ridge and Valley, their WIAA Regional and Jacob qualified for the State Wrestling Tournament this Saturday in Wausau. Good luck Jacob HS student council will meet today during ATTACK in Ms. Sprecher room. Forensics Students: We will video your presentations THIS WEEK on Wednesday and Friday! Check the posted schedule and see your coach to be sure you are fully prepared. HS Band and Choir students: Please look at the new schedule on Schoology so you know what day you have rehearsals. The Middle School Science Quiz Bowl team of Allison Durst, Holly King, Maggie Gschwind, Sammy Clary, and Tristen Peterson competed virtually in 4 rounds at the state competition on Saturday morning and just missed qualifying in the top 8 for the afternoon rounds. Great job and great teamwork, I am very proud of you! Mrs. Plonka The Richland Center Junior Bowlers Share Night at Papa Murphy's will take place on Thursday, February 18th from 4:00 - 8:00 PM. 17 Ithaca students participated in the FBLA virtual Regional Leadership Conference on Saturday, February 6 that was hosted by Region IV Vice President, Audrey Newkirk, a senior at Ithaca High School. We're thrilled to announce that 10 of these students are advancing to the FBLA State Leadership Conference on April 12 and 3 students qualified as alternates. Students who won their event are Erica Steinmetz for Introduction to Business Procedures and the team of Emma Schoen and Will Burnley in Broadcast Journalism. Earning 2nd place are the teams of Audrey Newkirk and Ryan Lee in Business Ethics, Emma Coy and Elise Newkirk in Introduction to Business Procedures and Carissa Willis' Job Interview. Josie Laue and Lexi Stowell received a 3rd place award for their Introduction to Social Media Strategy project. The three students who will be alternates for their events at the State Leadership Conference are Talena Sprecher in Agribusiness, Sawyer Simpson for Impromptu Speaking and Alivya Young in Introduction to Event Planning. Congratulations to the FBLA members on their hard work preparing for their events and for how well the Ithaca community was represented. Thank you to everyone who supported the students and helped us prepare for the conference and judged events. This was truly a community effort and we couldn't have done it without your help. Audrey and I were bolstered by our immediate and extended families and are grateful for all of their hard work and patience. We especially want to thank Mr. Hess! We couldn't have pulled off this virtual event without your guidance and creative ideas. Having a virtual Leadership Conference was not what Audrey signed up for when she ran for the Region 4 VP, but she demonstrated resilience, determination, imagination and great flexibility. Congratulations Audrey on a wonderful and unique RLC! Good luck to all of the students who qualified for the State Leadership Conference in April. Word of the Day: acuity uh-kyoo-i-tee acuity n. Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing. “The sun’s glare can cause discomfort and reduces visual acuity.” Birthdays: Elementary—Juana Gomez H.S./M.S.— Conner Keepers

Attention all Bus #19 - Tammie's bus - families. Your route is running about 30 minutes late. Please be aware that your students will be late arriving at their drop off.

Here is the Food Service survey for next week. Please have this completed by Sunday, February 7th. Any questions may be referred to Annette Louis via text or phone at 608/475-4712 or me, Juli Thompson via email at juli.thompson@ithaca.k12.wi.us. Stay warm!! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoxSijqnSXJOQBVCYNS87ZNRzXL5eZQk6SEjXbXe2X5u8jiw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Feb. 5, 2021 Today is a Day 2 Elementary Day 4 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 1 Schedule. Lunch for today: First choice-Cheese Burger, Second choice-Mini Corn Dogs, Corn, Pears, Dinner Roll, Milk HS Band: This is a reminder that you have pep band tonight. Please be here by 6:30 pm. HS student council will meet on Monday during ATTACK in Ms. Sprecher room. Forensics students: If you were signed up for yesterday, plan to meet at the same time today. In addition, ANYONE with available time today should find a coach and practice! Video recording starts next week! Good luck to the Middle School MathCounts team of Abby Plonka, Allison Durst, Holly King, Maggie Gschwind, Sammy Clary and Xander Sorensen as they take the online Chapter test today to see if they will qualify to go on to State competition. Good luck to the Middle School Science Quiz Bowl team of Allison Durst, Holly King, Maggie Gschwind, Sammy Clary, and Tristen Peterson as they will compete virtually on Saturday morning at the state competition to qualify for the National contest later this spring. The Richland Center Junior Bowlers Share Night at Papa Murphy's will take place on Thursday, February 18th from 4:00 - 8:00 PM. Our Annual Butter Braid Fundraiser is underway. Order forms were handed out. Orders and money are due back by February 16th and delivery is March 3rd. To order a delicious Butter Braid, see an Ithaca Middle School or High School Choir member. Anyone wishing to purchase a letter jacket or patches for a letter jacket should complete an order form, including full payment, to Mrs. Thompson by February 19th. Mrs. Thompson and Landon will have order forms, and the form is also available on the website under "News". This form and full payment must be turned in no later than Friday, February 19th. No late forms will be accepted. Feb 4 was Rosa Parks birthday Word of the Day: Nuance noo-ahns Nuance n. A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound. “Subtle nuances of her on-screen character.” Birthdays: Elementary—yesterday, Zoey Logue, on Sunday, Eva Scholl H.S./M.S.— on Sunday, Anthony Bowe Staff—yesterday, Denise Huffar

Due to the snow storm, the Curriculum meeting tonight has been moved to March 4, 2021. Thank you for understanding.

Today is Thursday, February 4, 2021.  Due to the impending snowstorm and ice, there will be no school today.  Early childhood classes are canceled. 

With so many more challenges facing our students, it is an honor to recognize the hard work they are still putting into their classes. Congratulations to all of our High School and Middle School 2nd Quarter Honor Roll students.

Feb. 3, 2021 Today is a Day 1 Boys basketball players attending school in person will have practice today from 4:50-5:45. Middle school boys basketball practice starts today at 3:45. Make sure all your athletic forms are turned in. HS student council will meet on Thursday during ATTACK in Ms. Sprecher room. Forensics Students: Make sure you are practicing often, on your own and with a coach. Think ahead and take your materials home today in case of bad weather on Thursday! Thursday, February 4th 4 PM - 8 PM The Richland Center Junior Bowlers will be having a share night at Papa Murphy's in Richland Center this Thursday, February 4th from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Come out to Papa Murphy’s Thursday & support the Junior Bowlers and their Scholarship Program. Our Annual Butter Braid Fundraiser is underway. Order forms were handed out. Orders and money are due back by February 16th and delivery is March 3rd. To order a delicious Butter Braid, see an Ithaca Middle School or High School Choir member. Anyone wishing to purchase a letter jacket or patches for a letter jacket should complete an order form, including full payment, to Mrs. Thompson by February 19th. Mrs. Thompson and Landon will have order forms, and the form is also available on the website under "News". This form and full payment must be turned in no later than Friday, February 19th. No late forms will be accepted. Word of the Day: Potentate poht-n-teyt Potentate n. One who has the power and position to rule over others: A monarch or ruler. “Industrial potentates.” Birthdays: Elementary—Liam Alt H.S./M.S.— Aubri Imhoff and Alexander Sturdevant

Feb. 2, 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 5 Schedule. Lunch for today: First choice-Beef Stroganoff, Second choice-BBQ Rib, Mashed Potatoes, Caesar Salad, Mandarin Oranges, Dinner Roll, Milk Middle school boys basketball practice starts at 3:45 this Wednesday. Make sure all your athletic forms are turned in. There will be an FCCLA meeting today during ATTACK in Ms. Sprecher room. HS student council will meet on Thursday during ATTACK in Ms. Sprecher room. Forensics Students: Make sure you are practicing often, on your own and with a coach. Think ahead and take your materials home today in case of bad weather on Thursday! The MS Girls Basketball season as come to an end! Last night the 6th & 7th graders lost a tough played game to Weston, 21-17. Overall their season record was 2-3. We congratulate these young athletes on a great season...6th grades are: Callie Muckler, Maylee Pluemer, Kaylee Manning, Aliyah Swenson, Jacey Maxwell, Brinley Wanless, Kelsea Coleman. & 7th grader: Brooklyn Dickey. The 8th grade defeated Weston 43-21. Their overall record was 6-1. We congratulate the following 8th graders on a successful season- Ari Louis, Maggie Kershner, Trista Pluemer, Bailey Wanless, Kailey Newkirk, Alyssa Mueller, Tristen Peterson & Holly King! Good Luck next year in High School, Lady Bulldogs! Thursday, February 4th 4 PM - 8 PM The Richland Center Junior Bowlers will be having a share night at Papa Murphy's in Richland Center this Thursday, February 4th from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Come out to Papa Murphy’s Thursday & support the Junior Bowlers and their Scholarship Program. Our Annual Butter Braid Fundraiser is underway. Order forms were handed out. Orders and money are due back by February 16th and delivery is March 3rd. To order a delicious Butter Braid, see an Ithaca Middle School or High School Choir member. Anyone wishing to purchase a letter jacket or patches for a letter jacket should complete an order form, including full payment, to Mrs. Thompson by February 19th. Mrs. Thompson and Landon will have order forms, and the form is also available on the website under "News". This form and full payment must be turned in no later than Friday, February 19th. No late forms will be accepted. Word of the Day: Nascent nas-uhnt, Nascent adj. Recently coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential. Not yet fully developed; emerging. “The business remains nascent but very promising.” Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.— Jaci Maxwell

Feb. 1, 2021 Today is a Day 1 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 4 Schedule. Lunch for today: First choice-Pizza Dippers, Second choice-Polish Sausage, Baked Beans, Carrots & Dip, Applesauce, Milk There will be an FCCLA meeting on Tuesday during ATTACK in Ms. Sprecher room. HS student council will meet on Thursday during ATTACK in Ms. Sprecher room. Forensics Students: Make sure you are practicing often, on your own and with a coach. Thursday, February 4th 4 PM - 8 PM The Richland Center Junior Bowlers will be having a share night at Papa Murphy's in Richland Center this Thursday, February 4th from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Come out to Papa Murphy’s Thursday & support the Junior Bowlers and their Scholarship Program. Our Annual Butter Braid Fundraiser is underway. Order forms were handed out. Orders and money are due back by February 16th and delivery is March 3rd. To order a delicious Butter Braid, see an Ithaca Middle School or High School Choir member. Anyone wishing to purchase a letter jacket or patches for a letter jacket should complete an order form, including full payment, to Mrs. Thompson by February 19th. Mrs. Thompson and Landon will have order forms, and the form is also available on the website under "News". This form and full payment must be turned in no later than Friday, February 19th. No late forms will be accepted. Word of the Day: Surreptitious sur-uhp-tish-uhs Surreptitious adj. Kept secret, particularly because it would not be approved of. “His surreptitious drug habit could land him in jail.” Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.— Kayl Ryan and Nicholas Weeden

Here is the Food Service survey link for the week of February 1st - 5th. Please complete it by Sunday, January 31st. Any questions may be referred to Annette Louis via text or phone at 608/475-7312 or me, Juli Thompson via email at juli.thompson@ithaca.k12.wi.us. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcjzBFNvPHLgAD-82GSzYGRMQTvNnPkSrxWkOeydz-Yvbr4g/viewform?usp=sf_link

Jan. 29, 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.  HS Band and Choir are on the Day 3 Schedule.  Lunch for today: First choice-Pepperoni Pizza, Second choice-Hamburger, Carrots, Pears, Dinner Roll, Milk All Seniors: Last chance to get your name on your diploma the way you want it to appear. If you don't stop in the office by today, we will decide. Forensics Students: DON'T FORGET!  Sign up to work with a coach.  Write and practice over the weekend.  Turn in your signed release forms.  Activate your speechwire account. See a coach if you have questions. The Middle School girls basketball teams WON both their games last night! The 6th & 7th grade confidently defeated LaFarge 27-10 and the 8th grade had a great win, 51-8. Congratulations girls!  They host Weston, Monday night, to end the season!  Good luck, Bulldogs!  Anyone wishing to purchase a letter jacket or patches for a letter jacket should complete an order form, including full payment, to Mrs. Thompson by February 19th. Mrs. Thompson and Landon will have order forms, and the form is also available on the website under "News". This form and full payment must be turned in no later than Friday, February 19th. No late forms will be accepted. Seniors: Deadlines are fast approaching.  Just a friendly reminder:  The Wisconsin Technical Excellence Scholarship is due to Ms. Bevan by Friday, January 29th.  This is open to any student planning to attend any Wisconsin Technical School in the fall. The local scholarship packets are due to Ms. Bevan by Monday, February 1st.  You will need to turn in Your Scholarship Checklist, Application Form, three rating forms, and any additional letters of recommendation or essays that go with select scholarships.  All information is available on the school website and your school email.  If you need to check that Ms. Bevan received any of your rating sheets or letters of recommendation, please contact her.    Make sure you continue to check out the Additional Scholarship Opportunities tab on the website or email for other upcoming scholarships.   As always, if you have any questions ask Ms. Bevan.   Word of the Day:  Congruent kong-groo-uhnt, Congruent; Congruous adj. In agreement or harmony. Suitable; appropriate. “The company’s operations were congruent with its business plan.” Birthdays: Elementary—on Sunday, Diezel Clary H.S.M.S.— today, Dante Kleinsasser on Saturday, Xander Sorensen, on Sunday, Addison Parduhn Staff—On Saturday, Ms. Sprecher

The Ithaca Middle School girls basketball teams WON both their games Thursday night! The 6th & 7th grade confidently defeated LaFarge 27-10 and the 8th grade had a great win, 51-8. Congratulations girls! They host Weston, Monday night, to end the season!

Dear Parents and Guardians: We have been notified that several high school students have recently been exposed to COVID-19 . All close contacts (6’ or less for over 15 minutes in a 24 hour period) have already been contacted. We have implemented the CDC recommended protocols for positive cases in schools. This includes thorough disinfection of all potentially affected rooms and surfaces. If your child exhibits any symptoms of COVID-19, we ask that you keep him/her home and seek the advice of your medical provider immediately or Richland County Health Department at 608-647-8821. Do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you,

Jan. 28, 2021 Today is a Day 1 Elementary Day 6 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. Band students in the Day 1 group should also come to Band today since you missed yesterday. Lunch for today: First choice-Pulled Pork Sandwich, Second choice-Cheese Omelet, Hash Brown, Warm Applesauce , Dinner Roll, Milk All Seniors: Last chance to get your name on your diploma the way you want it to appear. If you don't stop in the office by Friday, we'll decide. HS Band Students: Please make sure you turn in your Florida Trip form to Mrs. Behrens today. Forensics students! Meeting rescheduled for ATTACK Time today, Thursday. We have vital information for you in order for coaches to get you registered for sub-districts. All of you must meet with a coach this week and next. Schedule a time! Junior Class: You will have a class meeting in the Band room today during Attack time. Virtual students - An email with the Zoom link will be sent to you. The Middle School Girls Basketball teams will host LaFarge tonight. The 6th & 7th grade will play at 5:00 and 8th grade will follow! Good luck girls! Parent night and senior night for Boys Basketball will be held on Feb. 1 vs. Kickapoo. Please see Coach Mezera to order flowers. Anyone wishing to purchase a letter jacket or patches for a letter jacket should complete an order form, including full payment, to Mrs. Thompson by February 19th. Mrs. Thompson and Landon will have order forms, and the form is also available on the website under "News". This form and full payment must be turned in no later than Friday, February 19th. No late forms will be accepted. Seniors: Deadlines are fast approaching. Just a friendly reminder: The Wisconsin Technical Excellence Scholarship is due to Ms. Bevan by Friday, January 29th. This is open to any student planning to attend any Wisconsin Technical School in the fall. The local scholarship packets are due to Ms. Bevan by Monday, February 1st. You will need to turn in Your Scholarship Checklist, Application Form, three rating forms, and any additional letters of recommendation or essays that go with select scholarships. All information is available on the school website and your school email. If you need to check that Ms. Bevan received any of your rating sheets or letters of recommendation, please contact her. Make sure you continue to check out the Additional Scholarship Opportunities tab on the website or email for other upcoming scholarships. As always, if you have any questions ask Ms. Bevan. Word of the Day: Churlish adj. Rude in a mean-spirited and surly way. “It was rather churlish of him to complain about the small donations.” This day in history...1985 Music stars gather to record “We Are the World”. The special instruction Quincy Jones sent out to the several dozen pop stars invited to participate in the recording of “We Are the World” was this: “Check your egos at the door.” Jones was the producer of a record that would eventually go on to sell more than 7 million copies and raise more than $60 million for African famine relief. Birthdays: Elementary—Annabelle Barlow H.S./M.S.— Alex Bloedow

Parent night and senior night for Boys Basketball will be held on Feb. 1 vs. Kickapoo. Please see Coach Mezera to order flowers.

Jan. 27, 2021 Today is a Day 2 All Seniors: Last chance to get your name on your diploma the way you want it to appear. If you don't stop in the office by Friday, we'll decide. FBLA will have a meeting at Noon on Wednesday, January 27. Use the zoom link in the Schoology FBLA course. Seniors: Deadlines are fast approaching. Just a friendly reminder: The Wisconsin Technical Excellence Scholarship is due to Ms. Bevan by Friday, January 29th. This is open to any student planning to attend any Wisconsin Technical School in the fall. The local scholarship packets are due to Ms. Bevan by Monday, February 1st. You will need to turn in Your Scholarship Checklist, Application Form, three rating forms, and any additional letters of recommendation or essays that go with select scholarships. All information is available on the school website and your school email. If you need to check that Ms. Bevan received any of your rating sheets or letters of recommendation, please contact her. Make sure you continue to check out the Additional Scholarship Opportunities tab on the website or email for other upcoming scholarships. As always, if you have any questions ask Ms. Bevan. Word of the Day: Empathy em-puh-thee Empathy; Empathetic adj. The action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another. “Her doctor was empathetic to her condition.” Birthdays: Elementary—Owen Kershner and Kennedy Salisbury H.S./M.S.— None

Due to the snow day today, there will be no food distributed this week except to families who are completely virtual who have signed up. Food for those families will be available for pick up on Thursday. Those families should contact Annette Louis to arrange a time.

Today, January 26, Ithaca school is closed. No early childhood classes.