Ithaca School District

April 29, 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 Day 2 Schedule. Lunch for today: First choice-Nacho’s w/Meat Sauce, Second choice, Brat, Mixed Vegetables, Carrots & Dip, Pears, Dinner Roll, Milk Due to the high school baseball games being away, there will be no weight room after school today (Thursday) or tomorrow Junior Class: If you have not taken the survey that was emailed to you by Mrs. Behrens, please do so by tomorrow. The Art Club sweatshirts are in... if you ordered one, please pick them up in the art room store room. The sophomore class is inviting anyone who would like to contribute to a collection for Mason Fenton's parents. A jar labeled for this purpose will be located in the office on the counter each day until the end of the day on Tuesday. The donations will be given on behalf of Ithaca Schools by the sophomore class. Keyara Perkins is gathering photos from students and staff of Mason Fenton to make a collage for his family and a memorial collage for our school. If you have photos please email them to her. Friends of Mason Fenton have organized a Truck Meet in his memory for this Friday, April 30th. The sophomore class is encouraging those interested in attending to go to North Park in Richland Center beginning at 5pm. There will be a free-will offering, with proceeds going directly to his family. Sergeant Mayberry with the ARMY National Guard, will be here today, following up with any High School students who are seriously interested in learning more about the military. He will be outside, by the picnic tables during lunch hour. If interested please join us! SENIORS! Please let Mrs. Kershner know if you have received any outside scholarships. Also, we are looking to hear of your 'after graduation plans' to put in the Senior Spotlight Slide show. Let Mrs. Thompson or Mrs. Kershner know. Next FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) huddle will be next Thursday May 6th - 7:00 am. Join us for breakfast, fellowship, an encouraging devotion and uplifting message. Bring a friend! Ithaca/Richland Center Horse Tack and Craft Sale Fundraiser Saturday, May 8, 2021 7:30AM-1PM Ithaca Community Gym, Hwy 58 in the village of Ithaca, WI Vendors and sellers wanted!! Call today to reserve your spot. 608-585-2311 and ask for Kathleen Schoen Elementary and Middle School families: Remember to order your yearbook by this Friday, April 30! Yearbook were combined this year so if you have children in grades 4K-8 it will be ONE yearbook this year. Cost is $15. There will not be many extra yearbooks ordered this year so if you want one, you need to order! Order online at: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/Ithaca?fbclid=IwAR3ms09h-pAw9uTdZ-ofqUAUk1obyLyAxLRuxPyaCEfty6bYuLoRV7agT20 If you have any questions, contact Sarah Jones at sarah_rainey@icloud.com or Jill Plonka at plonjil@ithaca.k12.wi.us. Please send your Boxtops and Village Hearth UPC codes to school with your elementary aged child by Friday, April 30. Boxtops for Education has switched to an app. Download the Boxtops for Education app & scan your receipts to earn money for our school! Attn Middle and High school students: Any students interested in summer camp opportunities, please pick up a brochure inside the office. Website links are provided for camps in art, STEM, music, writing, sports, architecture and more! If you have any questions, or need a device over the summer to participate in an online camp, contact Mrs. Plonka. The Ithaca PTSO's Beach Blanket Bingo night will be Friday, April 30 in the HS Gym from 6 PM - 7:30 PM. This is open to all Ithaca friends and family members. There is no cost to participate. Prizes will be gift cards to local businesses. Feel free to wear your most colorful beach clothes and bring a blanket to sit on the gym floor and play bingo (or your group may sit in the bleachers). Masks and social distancing policies will be enforced. We look forward to seeing you there! Word of the Day: Exacerbate ig-zas-er-beyt transitive verb. To make more violent, bitter, or severe; to irritate or make worse. “The continued delays were greatly exacerbated by the lack of workers on the project.” Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.—Brooklyn Freestone

April 28, 2021 Today is a Day 2 All athletes: You are not allowed to park in the North parking lot in the morning and drive down to the community gym parking lot in the afternoon. This is a school policy. If it is not followed, the district can revoke your ability to drive to school. There will be an evening covid vaccine clinic scheduled for today from 4:00-8:00 pm. Anyone age 16 and older is eligible. To schedule they can visit the hospital website or call the hotline at 608-647-1820 Ithaca/Richland Center Horse Tack and Craft Sale Fundraiser Saturday, May 8, 2021 7:30AM-1PM Ithaca Community Gym, Hwy 58 in the village of Ithaca, WI Vendors and sellers wanted!! Call today to reserve your spot. 608-585-2311 and ask for Kathleen Schoen Elementary and Middle School families: Remember to order your yearbook by this Friday, April 30! Yearbook were combined this year so if you have children in grades 4K-8 it will be ONE yearbook this year. Cost is $15. There will not be many extra yearbooks ordered this year so if you want one, you need to order! Order online at: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/Ithaca?fbclid=IwAR3ms09h-pAw9uTdZ-ofqUAUk1obyLyAxLRuxPyaCEfty6bYuLoRV7agT20 If you have any questions, contact Sarah Jones at sarah_rainey@icloud.com or Jill Plonka at plonjil@ithaca.k12.wi.us. Please send your Boxtops and Village Hearth UPC codes to school with your elementary aged child by Friday, April 30. Boxtops for Education has switched to an app. Download the Boxtops for Education app & scan your receipts to earn money for our school! Attn Middle and High school students: Any students interested in summer camp opportunities, please pick up a brochure inside the office. Website links are provided for camps in art, STEM, music, writing, sports, architecture and more! If you have any questions, or need a device over the summer to participate in an online camp, contact Mrs. Plonka. The Ithaca PTSO's Beach Blanket Bingo night will be Friday, April 30 in the HS Gym from 6 PM - 7:30 PM. This is open to all Ithaca friends and family members. There is no cost to participate. Prizes will be gift cards to local businesses. Feel free to wear your most colorful beach clothes and bring a blanket to sit on the gym floor and play bingo (or your group may sit in the bleachers). Masks and social distancing policies will be enforced. We look forward to seeing you there! Word of the Day Temporal tem-per-uhl adj. Relating to, or limited by time. Lasting only for a time; not eternal. Also: fleeting, passing, momentary, temporary, transient, short-lived. “The beneficial effects of the loan were temporal. Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.—Randy Pichardo-Flores

Elementary and Middle School families: Remember to order your yearbook by this Friday, April 30! The Elementary and Middle School Yearbook were combined this year so if you have children in grades 4K-8 it will be ONE yearbook this year. Cost is $15. There will not be many extra yearbooks ordered this year so if you want one, you need to order! Order online at: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/Ithaca?fbclid=IwAR3ms09h-pAw9uTdZ-ofqUAUk1obyLyAxLRuxPyaCEfty6bYuLoRV7agT20 If you have any questions, contact Sarah Jones at sarah_rainey@icloud.com or Jill Plonka at plonjil@ithaca.k12.wi.us.

Shop Ithaca/Weston Track and Field apparel! See the link below to the online apparel store for Ithaca/Weston Track and Field. The deadline to order is May 5th. All items ordered need to be paid for online and will be delivered to the school at which time we will distribute them. Also, you can order items for athletes and family members as well. https://ithacawestontr21.itemorder.com/sale

We are looking for passionate teachers to join the Ithaca Team! We are hiring High School / Middle School Agriculture and tech ed, High School / Middle school English, High School math teachers. Some of our great benefits include WI Retirement, Health, Dental, A health savings account, Long term disability, Life insurance and more. To apply contact Brooke Hackl in HR at Brooke.Hackl@ithaca.k12.wi.us , check out the WECAN website or call 608-585-2512 today to become part of the Ithaca team!

With great Bulldog Pride, Ithaca Public Schools are proud to announce the Ithaca High School Class of 2021 Valedictorian and Salutatorian. Congratulations to Audrey Newkirk, Valedictorian, and Hannah Durst, Salutatorian.

April 26, 2021 Today is a Day 2 Elementary Day 3 Today's schedule for Band and Choir is: 6th Grade - Band, 7th Grade - Band, 8th Grade - Choir. HS Band and Choir are on the Day 3 Schedule. Lunch for today: First choice-Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Second choice-Corn Dog, Steamed Carrots, Pineapple, Bread Stick, Milk All athletes: You are not allowed to park in the North parking lot in the morning and drive down to the community gym parking lot in the afternoon. This is a school policy. If it is not followed, the district can revoke your ability to drive to school. HS Band and Choir students: Please check the schedule for the week on Schoology. There are several changes. The HS Band will have a full group rehearsal outside on Tuesday. Please make sure you have your instruments here. Grades 5 - 12 Band Students: Your fundraiser orders have been delivered. Please pick them up at anytime in the Band room. Tonight the 5th grade and 6th grade Bands will be giving small performances to their parents. The 5th grade is at 5:45 pm and the 6th Grade at 6:30 pm. Since each student can only have 2 people attend their performances, it will be available to watch on Zoom. The Zoom link is: https://zoom.us/j/94395683450?pwd=QVFqM25aRDFqOE5CTEJwcitUdzB4Zz09 There will be an evening covid vaccine clinic scheduled for Wednesday, May 28th from 4:00-8:00 pm. Anyone age 16 and older is eligible. To schedule they can visit the hospital website or call the hotline at 608-647-1820 Ithaca/Richland Center Horse Tack and Craft Sale Fundraiser Saturday, May 8, 2021 7:30AM-1PM Ithaca Community Gym, Hwy 58 in the village of Ithaca, WI Vendors and sellers wanted!! Call today to reserve your spot. 608-585-2311 and ask for Kathleen Schoen Please send your Boxtops and Village Hearth UPC codes to school with your elementary aged child by Friday, April 30. Boxtops for Education has switched to an app. Download the Boxtops for Education app & scan your receipts to earn money for our school! Attn Middle and High school students: Any students interested in summer camp opportunities, please pick up a brochure inside the office. Website links are provided for camps in art, STEM, music, writing, sports, architecture and more! If you have any questions, or need a device over the summer to participate in an online camp, contact Mrs. Plonka. The Ithaca PTSO's Beach Blanket Bingo night will be Friday, April 30 in the HS Gym from 6 PM - 7:30 PM. This is open to all Ithaca friends and family members. There is no cost to participate. Prizes will be gift cards to local businesses. Feel free to wear your most colorful beach clothes and bring a blanket to sit on the gym floor and play bingo (or your group may sit in the bleachers). Masks and social distancing policies will be enforced. We look forward to seeing you there! Elementary and Middle School families: It's time to order your yearbook! The Elementary and Middle School Yearbook was combined this year so if you have children in grades 4K-8 it will be ONE yearbook this year. Cost is $15 for the soft cover, all color book. Order online at: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/Ithaca?fbclid=IwAR3ms09h-pAw9uTdZ-ofqUAUk1obyLyAxLRuxPyaCEfty6bYuLoRV7agT20 If you have any questions, contact Sarah Jones or Jill Plonka at plonjil@ithaca.k12.wi.us or leave a message at Ithaca PTSO on Facebook. Word of the Day Diminutive dih-min-yuh-tiv adj. Extremely small in size; tiny. A very small person or thing. “Although diminutive in stature, they were a formidable opponent;” “A diminutive report.” Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.—none

The Partners for Prevention Coalition is proud to bring to you these virtual gatherings where you and your family can learn about the prevention of underage drinking, prescription drug misuse, meth use, and vaping & marijuana use. These virtual gatherings are designed to allow parents and guardians to have a safe space to learn and ask questions on how to protect their family from these dangerous substances. Register 3 days in advance for each of these VIRTUAL GATHERING events & receive a $10 Restaurant Gift card for each event you register for! You will receive an email prior to each event with the zoom meeting information. Monday, April 26 (7PM)- Let's Talk Underage Drinking - A genuine discussion about underage drinking & solutions to keep your child safe.

Official results are in, and our forensics students performed so very well! Congratulations to all our performers for their tenacity and perseverance this season. A special congratulations to our students who earned a perfect score to achieve a Gold at the 2021 Wisconsin State Forensics festival: Hannah Durst, Maddy Roh, Brooklynn Granger, Emma Schoen, Carissa Willis, Alana Nelson, Erica Steinmetz, and Emma Coy.

The Advanced Foods class has been learning grilling techniques. Last week they grilled chicken, pork loins, beef and pizza. Today they finished the unit with the Burger Challenge. Students had to create a burger, prepare a grocery list and make the burger and all the toppings.

April 23rd, 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 2 Schedule. Lunch for today: First choice-Chicken Nuggets, Second choice-Ham Sub, Green Beans, Applesauce, Dinner Roll, Milk The weight room will not be open after school today. Seniors: Mrs. Thompson sent you all an email. Please respond by the end of today so your senior slide may be as accurate as possible. To those of you, who already responded, thank you. Middle school students interested in track please sign up in the commons. Practice starts Monday. There will be a Junior and Senior Class Meeting during Attack time today in the Band room. There will be an evening covid vaccine clinic scheduled for next Wednesday, May 28th from 4:00-8:00 pm. Anyone age 16 and older are eligible. To schedule they can visit the hospital website or call the hotline at 608-647-1820. Official results are in, and our forensics students performed so very well! Congratulations to all our performers for their tenacity and perseverance this season. A special congratulations to our students who earned a perfect score to achieve a Gold at the 2021 Wisconsin State Forensics festival: Hannah Durst, Maddy Roh, Brooklynn Granger, Emma Schoen, Carissa Willis, Alana Nelson, Erica Steinmetz, and Emma Coy. In honor of National Student Leadership Week, we would like to recognize our Sources of Strength peer leaders and our class officers: Sources of Strength Peer Leaders are Emma Coy, David Fargen, Brooklyn Freestone, Bodie Hilleshiem, Parker Hisel, Kyla Pluemer, Alan Pomering, Erica Steinmetz, Carissa Willis, and Benji Clary; Class Officers: Freshmen - President Darin Nelson, VP Micah Salisbury, Treasurer Caleb Birkhem, Secretary Logan Anderson; Sophomores - President John Clary, VP Lincoln Manning, Treasurer Ethan Cockroft; Juniors - President: Taygen Ryan, VP: Carissa Willis, Secretary: Benji Clary, Treasurer: Emma Schoen; Seniors - President: Audrey Newkirk, VP: Ryan Lee, Secretary: Maddy Roh, Treasurer: Keyara Perkins. Thank you to everyone that voted! The new Ithaca tagline is: Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Ithaca/Richland Center Horse Tack and Craft Sale Fundraiser Saturday, May 8, 2021 7:30AM-1PM Ithaca Community Gym, Hwy 58 in the village of Ithaca, WI Vendors and sellers wanted!! Call today to reserve your spot. 608-585-2311 and ask for Kathleen Schoen. Attention all STAFF: Reminder to fill out the google form sent to you by Emma Schoen for teacher appreciation week. Thank you! This Date in History: April 23, 1564 William Shakespeare died Shakespeare died in Stratford-on-Avon on April 23, 1616. Today, over 400 years later, his plays are performed and read more often and in more nations than ever before. In a million words written over 20 years, he captured the full range of human emotions and conflicts with a precision that remains sharp today. As his great contemporary the poet and dramatist Ben Jonson said, “He was not of an age, but for all time.” Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet, Richard II, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Richard III, The Comedy of Errors, and The Taming of the Shrew, and others. Please send your Boxtops and Village Hearth UPC codes to school with your elementary aged child by Friday, April 30. Boxtops for Education has switched to an app. Download the Boxtops for Education app & scan your receipts to earn money for our school! Attn Middle and High school students: Any students interested in summer camp opportunities, please pick up a brochure inside the office. Website links are provided for camps in art, STEM, music, writing, sports, architecture and more! If you have any questions, or need a device over the summer to participate in an online camp, contact Mrs. Plonka. The Ithaca PTSO's Beach Blanket Bingo night will be Friday, April 30 in the HS Gym from 6 PM - 7:30 PM. This is open to all Ithaca friends and family members. There is no cost to participate. Prizes will be gift cards to local businesses. Feel free to wear your most colorful beach clothes and bring a blanket to sit on the gym floor and play bingo (or your group may sit in the bleachers). Masks and social distancing policies will be enforced. We look forward to seeing you there! Elementary and Middle School families: It's time to order your yearbook! The Elementary and Middle School Yearbook was combined this year so if you have children in grades 4K-8 it will be ONE yearbook this year. Cost is $15 for the soft cover, all color book. Order online at: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/Ithaca?fbclid=IwAR3ms09h-pAw9uTdZ-ofqUAUk1obyLyAxLRuxPyaCEfty6bYuLoRV7agT20 If you have any questions, contact Sarah Jones or Jill Plonka at plonjil@ithaca.k12.wi.us or leave a message at Ithaca PTSO on Facebook. Word of the Day Copious koh-pee-uhs adj. Large in quantity; abundant. Abounding in matter, thoughts, or words; wordy. “He took copious notes during the business meeting.” Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.—Devin Ihm

Happy Earth Day! Senator Gaylord Nelson, a junior senator from Wisconsin, had long been concerned about the deteriorating environment in the United States. Then in January 1969, he and many others witnessed the ravages of a massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, California. Inspired by the student anti-war movement, Senator Nelson wanted to infuse the energy of student anti-war protests with an emerging public consciousness about air and water pollution. Senator Nelson announced the idea for a teach-in on college campuses to the national media, and persuaded Pete McCloskey, a conservation-minded Republican Congressman, to serve as his co-chair. They recruited Denis Hayes, a young activist, to organize the campus teach-ins and they choose April 22, a weekday falling between Spring Break and Final Exams, to maximize the greatest student participation. Today, Earth Day is widely recognized as the largest secular observance in the world, marked by more than a billion people every year as a day of action to change human behavior and create global, national and local policy changes. Celebrate Earth Day in your own way! https://youtu.be/sYsZCtugbnE

The Ithaca Choir is proud to announce the upcoming performance of their Spring Variety Show! This performance will be held on Saturday, May 22nd at 6pm in the Amphitheater Stage. Attendance is limited to two audience members per choir student. Please bring your own seating.

April 22nd, 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 1 Schedule. Lunch for today: First choice-BBQ Sandwich, Second choice-Mini Corn Dogs, Baked Beans, Orange Slices, Dinner Roll, Milk Art Club meeting during attack time today. Middle school students interested in track please sign up in the commons. Practice starts Monday. There will be a Junior and Senior Class Meeting during Attack time on Friday, April 23 in the Band room. Environmental Awareness Day: Former Wisconsin governor and U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson founded Earth Day in 1970 to organize a national public demonstration that would bring attention to the environment. His effort made environmental issues an integral part of political debate. Environmental Awareness Day marks the anniversary of Earth Day. The legislature encourages schools to conduct a day-long program, using all educational subjects, to enhance the student’s understanding of the environment and to promote an ethic of environmental stewardship. In honor of National Student Leadership week we would like to recognize the officers from the following groups: Student Council-President: Maddy Roh, VP: Keyara Perkins, Secretary: Kyla Pluemer, Treasurer: Emma Schoen; FCCLA-President: Keyara Perkins, VP: Kyla Pluemer, Secretary: Talena Sprecher, Treasurer: Hailey Boon; NHS-President: Audrey Newkirk, VP: Ryan Lee, Secretary: Hannah Durst, Treasurer: Emma Schoen; Y4C (Youth for Change)-Carissa Willis and Emma Schoen; WIHA-President: Brooklynn Granger, VP/Secretary: Talena Sprecher, Treasurer: Emma Schoen Thank you to everyone that voted! The new Ithaca tagline is: Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Ithaca/Richland Center Horse Tack and Craft Sale Fundraiser Saturday, May 8, 2021 7:30AM-1PM Ithaca Community Gym, Hwy 58 in the village of Ithaca, WI Vendors and sellers wanted!! Call today to reserve your spot. 608-585-2311 and ask for Kathleen Schoen Attention Seniors: If you have received any outside scholarships that you would like included for the Senior Scholarship Banquet, please let Mrs. Kershner know. Youth Apprenticeship opportunity- Are you thinking of applying for a job this summer but not sure where to go or what to do? Stop in to see Mrs. Kershner. She has many different career pathways for you to discover! You can also earn up to 6 free college credits! Attention all STAFF: Reminder to fill out the google form sent to you by Emma Schoen for teacher appreciation week. Thank you! Please send your Boxtops and Village Hearth UPC codes to school with your elementary aged child by Friday, April 30. Boxtops for Education has switched to an app. Download the Boxtops for Education app & scan your receipts to earn money for our school! Attn Middle and High school students: Any students interested in summer camp opportunities, please pick up a brochure inside the office. Website links are provided for camps in art, STEM, music, writing, sports, architecture and more! If you have any questions, or need a device over the summer to participate in an online camp, contact Mrs. Plonka. The Ithaca PTSO's Beach Blanket Bingo night will be Friday, April 30 in the HS Gym from 6 PM - 7:30 PM. This is open to all Ithaca friends and family members. There is no cost to participate. Prizes will be gift cards to local businesses. Feel free to wear your most colorful beach clothes and bring a blanket to sit on the gym floor and play bingo (or your group may sit in the bleachers). Masks and social distancing policies will be enforced. We look forward to seeing you there! Elementary and Middle School families: It's time to order your yearbook! The Elementary and Middle School Yearbook was combined this year so if you have children in grades 4K-8 it will be ONE yearbook this year. Cost is $15 for the soft cover, all color book. Order online at: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/Ithaca?fbclid=IwAR3ms09h-pAw9uTdZ-ofqUAUk1obyLyAxLRuxPyaCEfty6bYuLoRV7agT20 If you have any questions, contact Sarah Jones or Jill Plonka at plonjil@ithaca.k12.wi.us or leave a message at Ithaca PTSO on Facebook. Word of the Day: Ambiguous am-big-yoo-uhs adj. Open to more than one interpretation: “An ambiguous response.” Doubtful or uncertain. “The survey results were ambiguous.” Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.—none Staff—Jill Plonka

Ithaca School District is accepting bids for a 2006 International, 66 passenger school bus. The auction will close on or around May 5, 2021. Bids and information may be found on www.wisconsinsurplus.com.

April 21st, 2021 Today is a Day 1 There will be a Junior and Senior Class Meeting during Attack time on Friday, April 23 in the Band room. Ithaca/Richland Center Horse Tack and Craft Sale Fundraiser Saturday, May 8, 2021 7:30AM-1PM Ithaca Community Gym, Hwy 58 in the village of Ithaca, WI Vendors and sellers wanted!! Call today to reserve your spot. 608-585-2311 and ask for Kathleen Schoen Thank you to everyone that voted! The new Ithaca tagline is: Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Attention Seniors: If you have received any outside scholarships that you would like included for the Senior Scholarship Banquet, please let Mrs. Kershner know. Youth Apprenticeship opportunity- Are you thinking of applying for a job this summer but not sure where to go or what to do? Stop in to see Mrs. Kershner. She has many different career pathways for you to discover! You can also earn up to 6 free college credits! The final Youth 4 Change prevention workshop is today, from 2-3pm via zoom or in person. We are excited to wrap up our plans and start putting our ideas into action. Don't forget the pizza, see you there! Our April PTSO meeting will be today at 4 p.m. via zoom, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83111432995. We hope to see you there. Attention all STAFF: Reminder to fill out the google form sent to you by Emma Schoen for teacher appreciation week. Thank you! Please send your Boxtops and Village Hearth UPC codes to school with your elementary aged child by Friday, April 30. Boxtops for Education has switched to an app. Download the Boxtops for Education app & scan your receipts to earn money for our school! Attn Middle and High school students: Any students interested in summer camp opportunities, please pick up a brochure inside the office. Website links are provided for camps in art, STEM, music, writing, sports, architecture and more! If you have any questions, or need a device over the summer to participate in an online camp, contact Mrs. Plonka. The Ithaca PTSO's Beach Blanket Bingo night will be Friday, April 30 in the HS Gym from 6 PM - 7:30 PM. This is open to all Ithaca friends and family members. There is no cost to participate. Prizes will be gift cards to local businesses. Feel free to wear your most colorful beach clothes and bring a blanket to sit on the gym floor and play bingo (or your group may sit in the bleachers). Masks and social distancing policies will be enforced. We look forward to seeing you there! Elementary and Middle School families: It's time to order your yearbook! The Elementary and Middle School Yearbook was combined this year so if you have children in grades 4K-8 it will be ONE yearbook this year. Cost is $15 for the soft cover, all color book. Order online at: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/Ithaca?fbclid=IwAR3ms09h-pAw9uTdZ-ofqUAUk1obyLyAxLRuxPyaCEfty6bYuLoRV7agT20 If you have any questions, contact Sarah Jones or Jill Plonka at plonjil@ithaca.k12.wi.us or leave a message at Ithaca PTSO on Facebook. Word of the Day Austere aw-steer adj. 1. Markedly simple without adornment or ornamentation. “An austere office;” “An austere writing style.” 2. Strict or stern in appearance or manner. “He was an austere movie critic.” Birthdays: Elementary—Juliet Hein H.S./M.S.—Hunter Moe

The Ithaca/Richland Center Horse Club is sponsoring a Tack/Craft/Rummage Sale Fundraiser on Saturday, May 8, from 7:30AM-1PM. It will be held in the Ithaca Community Gym located on Hwy 58 in the village of Ithaca. Concessions will be available for purchase. All visitors and vendors will be required to wear a mask and social distancing will be followed. We are seeking vendors and sellers !! Please call Kathleen Schoen at 608-585-2311 to request a contract and for more information. Money raised from the sale goes to fund the costs of the 2021-22 show season.

Please send your Boxtops and Village Hearth UPC codes to school with your elementary aged child by Friday, April 30. Boxtops for Education has switched to an app. Download the Boxtops for Education app & scan your receipts to earn money for our school!

April 20th, 2021 Today is a Day 2 Elementary Day 6 Today's schedule for Band and Choir is: 6th Grade - Band, 7th Grade - State Testing, 8th Grade - Band. HS Band and Choir are on the Day 3 Schedule. Lunch for today: First choice-Cheesy Chicken Casserole, Second choice-Hot Dog, Peas, Peaches, Bread Stick, Dessert, Milk The following must turn in their uniforms to Mrs. Thompson this week or a replacement plan will be instituted: Lexi Stowell, Briella Hollands, Kat Weitzel, Paige Nowicki, Brooklynn Granger, and Keyara Perkins. Thank you to everyone that voted! The new Ithaca tagline is: Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Attention Seniors: If you have received any outside scholarships that you would like included for the Senior Scholarship Banquet, please let Mrs. Kershner know. Youth Apprenticeship opportunity- Are you thinking of applying for a job this summer but not sure where to go or what to do? Stop in to see Mrs. Kershner. She has many different career pathways for you to discover! You can also earn up to 6 free college credits! The final Youth 4 Change prevention workshop will be tomorrow, April 21st from 2-3pm via zoom or in person. We are excited to wrap up our plans and start putting our ideas into action. Don't forget the pizza, see you there! Our April PTSO meeting will be Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 4 p.m. via zoom, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83111432995. We hope to see you there. Attention all STAFF: Reminder to fill out the google form sent to you by Emma Schoen for teacher appreciation week. Thank you! In honor of National Student Leadership week we would like to recognize our high school student leaders the rest of the week. Today we recognize the officers from the following groups: FBLA - President: Ryan Lee, VP: Audrey Newkirk, Secretary: Carissa Willis, Treasurer: Emma Schoen, Reporter: Alana Nelson, Parliamentarian: Brooklyn Freestone; FFA - President: Talena Sprecher, Secretary: Brooklynn Granger, Treasurer: Ryan Biermeyer, Reporter: Hailey Boon, Sentinel: Landon Thompson; Art Club - Co-Presidents: Audrey Newkirk, Ryan Lee, Keyara Perkins Please send your Boxtops and Village Hearth UPC codes to school with your elementary aged child by Friday, April 30. Boxtops for Education has switched to an app. Download the Boxtops for Education app & scan your receipts to earn money for our school! Attn Middle and High school students: Any students interested in summer camp opportunities, please pick up a brochure inside the office. Website links are provided for camps in art, STEM, music, writing, sports, architecture and more! If you have any questions, or need a device over the summer to participate in an online camp, contact Mrs. Plonka. The Ithaca PTSO's Beach Blanket Bingo night will be Friday, April 30 in the HS Gym from 6 PM - 7:30 PM. This is open to all Ithaca friends and family members. There is no cost to participate. Prizes will be gift cards to local businesses. Feel free to wear your most colorful beach clothes and bring a blanket to sit on the gym floor and play bingo (or your group may sit in the bleachers). Masks and social distancing policies will be enforced. We look forward to seeing you there! Elementary and Middle School families: It's time to order your yearbook! The Elementary and Middle School Yearbook was combined this year so if you have children in grades 4K-8 it will be ONE yearbook this year. Cost is $15 for the soft cover, all color book. Order online at: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/Ithaca?fbclid=IwAR3ms09h-pAw9uTdZ-ofqUAUk1obyLyAxLRuxPyaCEfty6bYuLoRV7agT20 If you have any questions, contact Sarah Jones or Jill Plonka at plonjil@ithaca.k12.wi.us or leave a message at Ithaca PTSO on Facebook. Word of the Day Euphemism yoo-fuh-miz-uhm n. A mild, inoffensive expression that is substituted for one that is often considered harsh or offensive. Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.—none

April 19th, 2021 Today is a Day 1 Elementary Day 5 Today's schedule for Band and Choir is: 6th Grade - Choir, 7th Grade - State Testing, 8th Grade - Choir. HS Band and Choir are on the Day 2 Schedule. Lunch for today: First choice-Quesadilla, Second choice-BBQ Rib, Corn, Pears, Dinner Roll, Milk Softball players come to Mrs. Boland's room after school. Any Middle School students planning on participating in track this spring should meet in the gym today at the start of lunch for a yearbook picture. Please wear a purple or Ithaca t-shirt. Our April PTSO meeting will be Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 4 p.m. via zoom, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83111432995. We hope to see you there. Attention all STAFF: Reminder to fill out the google form sent to you by Emma Schoen for teacher appreciation week. Thank you! This week is National Student Leadership week. The theme this year is “Leadership Unlimited”. Being a student leader is advantageous because of the skills you gain from being a leader. When being a leader, not only are you encouraging others, but you are also learning about yourself. You are gaining soft skills that aren’t teachable and will benefit you throughout the course of your life. For example, teamwork, work-ethic, reliability, and responsibility. Many companies and organizations look for leaders among applicants. If you are able to list the times you were a leader, you’ll have a better chance of getting that job. Consider joining the many groups Ithaca has to offer. Actively participate by running for the officer positions. Become a leader. Attn Middle and High school students: Any students interested in summer camp opportunities, please pick up a brochure inside the office. Website links are provided for camps in art, STEM, music, writing, sports, architecture and more! If you have any questions, or need a device over the summer to participate in an online camp, contact Mrs. Plonka. The Ithaca PTSO's Beach Blanket Bingo night will be Friday, April 30 in the HS Gym from 6 PM - 7:30 PM. This is open to all Ithaca friends and family members. There is no cost to participate. Prizes will be gift cards to local businesses. Feel free to wear your most colorful beach clothes and bring a blanket to sit on the gym floor and play bingo (or your group may sit in the bleachers). Masks and social distancing policies will be enforced. We look forward to seeing you there! Elementary and Middle School families: It's time to order your yearbook! The Elementary and Middle School Yearbook was combined this year so if you have children in grades 4K-8 it will be ONE yearbook this year. Cost is $15 for the soft cover, all color book. Order online at: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/Ithaca?fbclid=IwAR3ms09h-pAw9uTdZ-ofqUAUk1obyLyAxLRuxPyaCEfty6bYuLoRV7agT20 If you have any questions, contact Sarah Jones or Jill Plonka at plonjil@ithaca.k12.wi.us or leave a message at Ithaca PTSO on Facebook. April 19, 1775-- At about 5 a.m., 700 British troops, on a mission to capture Patriot leaders and seize a Patriot arsenal, marched into Lexington to find 77 armed minutemen under Captain John Parker waiting for them on the town’s common green. Suddenly, a shot was fired from an undetermined gun, and a cloud of musket smoke soon covered the green. When the brief Battle of Lexington ended, eight Americans lay dead or dying and 10 others were wounded. Only one British soldier was injured, but the American Revolution had begun. Word of the Day Ostensible o-sten-suh-buhl Ostensible adj. Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so. Being such in appearance, plausible rather than demonstrably true or real. “The ostensible purpose of the trip was for business.” Birthdays: Elementary—Emmalyn Honer H.S./M.S.—Anthony Varela