Ithaca School District

Get out and VOTE!! Today is election day. Click this link to see a preview of your ballot. In the Ithaca School District, there are three School Board of Education seats on the ballot. Other local and state seats are on the ballot as well. Exercise your right to vote! https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/PreviewMyBallot

April 6th, 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-Pizza Burger, Second choice-Turkey Wrap, Green Beans, Pears, Dessert, Milk Senior class meeting today during attack in the art room. All seniors must attend! Art club members: If you ordered an art club sweatshirt, you need to pay by Thursday. I will be ordering this Friday. FCA students: check out our Facebook page this week for a devotion & more! We will gather again next Thursday April 15th. If you are considering FCA Sports camp or Leadership camp this summer, please see Mrs Kershner’s for a form or any questions. Remember, WI gives a $100 scholarship to all students attending. Hope you will consider as it is a life changing experience! Youth baseball and softball apparel sales are now up and running and ready for orders. The stores will close on April 12. All items will ship to the school once the stores close. Amber Hilby will deliver upon arrival. If you have questions on any items please contact Amber Hilby - Call or text 608-475-1437 or email hilby2008@gmail.com. Links to the stores are as follows... Baseball https://ithacabas21.itemorder.com/ Softball https://ithacasb21.itemorder.com/ Deadline to order is 4/12/21 The Spring FFA Blood Drive is just around the corner. The Drive is scheduled for Monday April 12 from 9am to 2 pm. All students 16 years old and older are encouraged to sign up with Mr. Favreau. Give a pint of blood and get a pint of Culver's Custard! Today in History: April 6, 1917 The United States officially enters World War I Two days after the U.S. Senate voted 82 to 6 to declare war against Germany, the U.S. House of Representatives endorseed the declaration by a vote of 373 to 50, and America formally entered World War I. Word of the Day: Fortuitous fawr-too-i-tuhs Fortuitous adj. Happening by accident or chance. Happening by a fortunate accident or chance. Lucky or fortunate. “The check could not have arrived at a more fortuitous time.” Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.—none

April 5th, 2021 Today is a Day 1 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. Lunch for today: First choice-Chicken Nuggets, Second choice-Pizza Dippers, Corn, Applesauce, Dinner Roll, Milk Senior class meeting tomorrow during attack in the art room. All seniors must attend! Today is the day! The Youth 4 Change group invites all high school students to our prevention leadership workshop TONIGHT, after school, from 4-6pm. Help us make positive changes in our community! You are able to participate via zoom or stay at school. Pizza will be served right after school. All participants will be entered into drawings for various prizes. If you have any questions contact Mrs. Pluemer, Mrs. Dickey, Emma Schoen, or Carissa Willis. Youth baseball and softball apparel sales are now up and running and ready for orders. The stores will close on April 12. All items will ship to the school once the stores close. Amber Hilby will deliver upon arrival. If you have questions on any items please contact Amber Hilby - Call or text 608-475-1437 or email hilby2008@gmail.com. Links to the stores are as follows... Baseball https://ithacabas21.itemorder.com/ Softball https://ithacasb21.itemorder.com/ Deadline to order is 4/12/21 The Spring FFA Blood Drive is just around the corner. The Drive is scheduled for Monday April 12 from 9am to 2 pm. All students 16 years old and older are encouraged to sign up with Mr. Favreau. Give a pint of blood and get a pint of Culver's Custard! Word of the Day: Insipid in-sip-id Insipid adj. Lacking flavor or zest; not tasty. Lacking qualities that excite, stimulate, or interest; dull. “The insipid play caused many to walk out of the theater.” Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S.M.S.—Liberty Clary, and Aubrey Wiedenfeld

Ithaca Youth4Change invites you to join our RESCHEDULED prevention workshop virtually on April 5th from 4-6pm! We’re finding new ways to reduce drug misuse, change our community and be leaders! Join the fight, stand for something and make our community better! Please contact Ms. Pluemer, Mrs. Dickey, Emma Schoen, or Carissa Willis if you have any questions.

Important Band Trip Info: The motor coach is broken down in Mt. Vernon, IL. Another company is coming to pick up the band in about 1 hour and they will meet up with another Progressive Travel coach that is already on it’s way. They are waiting in a McDonalds. This will delay the return by AT LEAST 2 hours.

Here is the survey for next week's food distribution. As always, this survey can also be found on our website under the "News" tab in the article titled "Weekly Food Service Survey." Please look for an upcoming message regarding the potential for a summer food distribution similar to what was offered last summer. We will be asking families if they are interested in participating in this program, which would require families to pick up the food twice a week as was done last summer. Contact Annette with any questions at 475-7312 or email Juli Thompson at juli.thompson@ithaca.k12.wi.us. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAsRBm3F-ZXrcK0VQ0Ofi_iYXyJfAV6nQnuBjpM-HME7M88A/viewform?usp=sf_link

As a Bulldog Alumni, we value your opinion and experience to help us better prepare Ithaca graduates for college and work success. Go to the webpage, click explore and Alumni Survey.

The fear of public speaking is one of the top fears people have. Ithaca Forensics students have crushed that fear this year! Congratulations to all our Forensics students on earning scores to advance them to the State competition. The entire team succeeded in qualifying for the State level. Seniors: Hannah Durst (Farrago), Audrey Newkirk (Prose), Keyara Perkins (Prose), Maddy Roh (Farrago; Juniors: Brooklynn Granger (Moments in History), Nick King (Prose), Emma Schoen (Farrago), Carissa Willis (Demonstration); Sophomores: Sophomores - Brooklyn Freestone (Prose), Alana Nelson (Poetry), Elise Newkirk (Prose), Kyla Pluemer (Moments in History), Talena Sprecher (Informative), Erica Steinmetz (Poetry); Freshman - Logan Anderson (Prose), Emma Coy (Informative), Josie Laue (Informative), Kaylee Peterson (Informative), Alivya Young (Moments in History). Coaches Murphey, Thompson, and Zorea are so proud of all your hard work! Good Luck at State!

March 25, 2021 Today is a Day 1 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-Chicken & Gravy, Second choice-Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Veggies & Dip, Peaches, Dinner Roll, Milk, Junior Class: There will be a class meeting today in the band room during Attack time. Members of the High School Band will be traveling to Orlando Florida on Saturday, March 27th and will arriving back on Friday, April 2nd. During this time, they will be spending their time at Sea World, Universal Studios, Cocoa Beach, Busch Gardens, and taking an Airboat tour of the Everglades. If you would like to see updates and pictures during the trip, go on Facebook and "like" the "Ithaca Bands" Page. High School Art Club meeting during attack on Thursday and will go until 4pm. If you ordered a sweatshirt or want to order a sweatshirt, the cost is $20 and due by Friday. See Ms Durkin if you are interested. Ithaca Baseball apparel order is now up and running on the Ithaca Bulldog Baseball facebook page. Deadline for orders is Monday March 29th. https://bulldog2021.itemorder.com/ Please sign up for high school track! The sign-up sheet is posted outside the office. Make sure your physical or alternate year cards are filled out and turned in. Practice will start April 19th. Run on your free time! Today is the day, forensics students! Filming starts today after school and concludes tomorrow. Meet in the LMC after school, dressed and ready to warm up. Congratulations to all our team members for all the hard work that got them here. Your coaches are proud of your effort! The Spring FFA Blood Drive is just around the corner. The Drive is scheduled for Monday April 12 from 9am to 2 pm. All students 16 years old and older are encouraged to sign up with Mr. Favreau. Give a pint of blood and get a pint of Culver's Custard! Attn students in grades 8-12: The Morgridge Institute for Research and UW-Madison are offering FREE online Summer Science Camp workshops. If you are interested in more information, contact Mrs. Plonka. The deadline to sign up is May 15. Attn Middle and High School Students:The Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation has launched an Editorial Writing & Cartoon Contest. High schoolers may write a 500 word article about the First Amendment and middle schoolers a 200 word letter to the editor about the First Amendment. Or you may create an original cartoon about the First Amendment. Cash prizes of up to $500 will be awarded to winners. Submissions are due May 15. Contact Mrs. Plonka for more information. For all boys and girls from grades 4K-8th. Registration forms are available in the school office. 2021 Ithaca Youth Baseball and Softball registration forms are due Friday, March 26th. If you have any questions, please contact Brett Maxwell at (608) 588-4496. This Day in History: March 25, 1967 Martin Luther King, Jr. leads march against the Vietnam War. The Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., leads a march of 5,000 antiwar demonstrators in Chicago. In an address to the demonstrators, King declared that the Vietnam War was “a blasphemy against all that America stands for.” King first began speaking out against American involvement in Vietnam in the summer of 1965. Word of the Day: Vociferous voh-sif-er-uhs Vociferous (vo·cif·er·ous) adj Characterized by vehemence, clamour, or noisiness: “A vociferous crowd.” Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.—Owen Feryance

March 24, 2021 Today is a Day 2 High School Art Club meeting during attack on Thursday and will go until 4pm. If you ordered a sweatshirt or want to order a sweatshirt, the cost is $20 and due by Friday. See Ms Durkin if you are interested. Ithaca Baseball apparel order is now up and running on the Ithaca Bulldog Baseball facebook page. Deadline for orders is Monday March 29th. https://bulldog2021.itemorder.com/ Please sign up for high school track! The sign-up sheet is posted outside the office. Make sure your physical or alternate year cards are filled out and turned in. Practice will start April 19th. Run on your free time! Forensics students: Filming for State begins tomorrow and will conclude Friday! This is the final performance of the season! There will be a voluntary open practice for anyone interested today starting at 2pm. Filming will begin tomorrow and Friday after school. Everyone should attend both days. We would like to film as many as possible tomorrow. The Spring FFA Blood Drive is just around the corner. The Drive is scheduled for Monday April 12 from 9am to 2 pm. All students 16 years old and older are encouraged to sign up with Mr. Favreau. Give a pint of blood and get a pint of Culver's Custard! SENIORS! More opportunities for scholarships! Go to our school website, click on 'Explore', scroll down to 'counselor's corner' and find 'scholarship info'. At the bottoms of the page click on 'scholarship opportunities 20-21'. There you will find the list of scholarships available, a brief description about the scholarship, the due date and a link will be attached! It's super convenient and so many wonderful scholarships available for YOU! Check it out! Any questions: please see Mrs. Kershner Attn students in grades 8-12: The Morgridge Institute for Research and UW-Madison are offering FREE online Summer Science Camp workshops. If you are interested in more information, contact Mrs. Plonka. The deadline to sign up is May 15. Attn Middle and High School Students:The Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation has launched an Editorial Writing & Cartoon Contest. High schoolers may write a 500 word article about the First Amendment and middle schoolers a 200 word letter to the editor about the First Amendment. Or you may create an original cartoon about the First Amendment. Cash prizes of up to $500 will be awarded to winners. Submissions are due May 15. Contact Mrs. Plonka for more information. For all boys and girls from grades 4K-8th. Registration forms are available in the school office. 2021 Ithaca Youth Baseball and Softball registration forms are due Friday, March 26th. If you have any questions, please contact Brett Maxwell at (608) 588-4496. History for Today: One of the worst oil spills in U.S. territory begins when the supertanker Exxon Valdez, owned and operated by the Exxon Corporation, runs aground on a reef in Prince William Sound in southern Alaska. An estimated 11 million gallons of oil eventually spilled into the water. Attempts to contain the massive spill were unsuccessful, and wind and currents spread the oil more than 100 miles from its source, eventually polluting more than 700 miles of coastline. Hundreds of thousands of birds and animals were adversely affected by the environmental disaster. It was later revealed that Joseph Hazelwood, the captain of the Valdez, was drinking at the time of the accident and allowed an uncertified officer to steer the massive vessel. Word of the Day: Frenetic Frenetic (fre·net·ic) adj Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way: “A frenetic ride on the snowboard.” Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.—Izabela Ortiz Staff—Mrs. Schoen and Ben Murphy

March 23, 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 3 schedule. Lunch for today: First choice-, Spaghetti/Meat Sauce, Second choice-, Fish Sandwich, Caesar Salad, Mixed Fruit, Garlic Bread, Milk A reminder to those that are part of the Math Team. Check in with your attack teacher and go to Mr. Triphan's room. Band Students - If you forgot to turn in your fundraiser forms and money yesterday, please drop them off with Mrs. Behrens this morning. The Junior and Senior classes will host prom on May 15th from 7:00 - 10:30 pm. in the high school parking lot. There will be both a Junior Court and a Senior Court since the Seniors didn't have their own prom last year. All high school students are invited to attend. High School Art Club meeting during attack on Thursday and will go until 4pm. If you ordered a sweatshirt or want to order a sweatshirt, the cost is $20 and due by Friday. See Ms Durkin if you are interested. Ithaca Baseball apparel order is now up and running on the Ithaca Bulldog Baseball facebook page. Deadline for orders is Monday March 29th. https://bulldog2021.itemorder.com/ Any high school or 8th grade students wanting to play volleyball next year should attend a meeting during ATTACK time on Thursday in the outside amphitheater. There is much to discuss. Mrs. Thompson sent an email. If you did not receive it, email her to be added to the list. If you prefer to attend the meeting via Zoom, email Mrs. Thompson for the link. All forensic students must rehearse with a coach before filming for State. This is the culmination of the season! An open practice will be held Wednesday beginning at 2pm for anyone interested. Sign up to rehearse. Filming will be Thursday, March 25th and Friday, March 26th after school. Everyone is expected to attend both days and be prepared to film if necessary. SENIORS! More opportunities for scholarships! Go to our school website, click on 'Explore', scroll down to 'counselor's corner' and find 'scholarship info'. At the bottom of the page click on 'scholarship opportunities 20-21'. There you will find the list of scholarships available, a brief description about the scholarship, the due date and a link will be attached! It's super convenient and so many wonderful scholarships available for YOU! Check it out! Any questions: please see Mrs. Kershner Attn students in grades 8-12: The Morgridge Institute for Research and UW-Madison are offering FREE online Summer Science Camp workshops. If you are interested in more information, contact Mrs. Plonka. The deadline to sign up is May 15. Attn Middle and High School Students:The Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation has launched an Editorial Writing & Cartoon Contest. High schoolers may write a 500 word article about the First Amendment and middle schoolers a 200 word letter to the editor about the First Amendment. Or you may create an original cartoon about the First Amendment. Cash prizes of up to $500 will be awarded to winners. Submissions are due May 15. Contact Mrs. Plonka for more information. For all boys and girls from grades 4K-8th. Registration forms are available in the school office. 2021 Ithaca Youth Baseball and Softball registration forms are due Friday, March 26th. If you have any questions, please contact Brett Maxwell at (608) 588-4496. March 23, 1839: "OK" entered national vernacular; On March 23, 1839, the initials “O.K.” are first published in The Boston Morning Post. Meant as an abbreviation for “oll korrect,” a popular slang misspelling of “all correct” at the time, OK steadily made its way into the everyday speech of Americans. During the late 1830s, it was a favorite practice among younger, educated circles to misspell words intentionally, then abbreviate them and use them as slang when talking to one another. Word of the Day: Bifurcate bahy-fer-keyt Bifurcate; bifurcation (bi·fur·cate) v Divide into two branches or forks: “The river bifurcates at the base of the mountain.” Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.—Matthew Kepler

It is National Alcohol and Drugs Facts Week March 22nd-26th . The fact is most Richland County youth do not use alcohol or drugs. This week we will shatter the perception that substance use is common among your peers. And we will shatter more myths to keep you in the KNOW about substance use. These messages are brought to you by Youth4Change of Ithaca HS. Marijuana use interferes with attention, motivation, memory, and learning. When used heavily during the teen years, it may lower grades and your IQ. Marijuana can be addictive. People who begin using marijuana before age 18 are more likely to develop marijuana use disorder than adults.

Families! Please check your email inbox (or spam) for a survey regarding the learning platform your student/s will be using next quarter (4th quarter). The 4th quarter begins April 5th and ends on June 4th. This form is used to assist with classroom planning. Please complete it as soon as possible. Thank you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfd4QDmOMlA5_n_6T976xYuum68yq2zw2K5mDRngTEasaov0w/viewform?gxids=7628

Good luck to our Middle School Volleyball teams as they travel to Hillsboro tonight to take on the Tigers in the season opener.

SENIORS! More opportunities for scholarships! Go to our school website, click on 'Explore', scroll down to 'Counselor's Corner' and find 'Scholarship Info'. At the bottom of the page click on 'Scholarship Opportunities 20-21'. There you will find the list of scholarships available, a brief description about the scholarship, the due date and a link will be attached! It's super convenient and so many wonderful scholarships available for YOU! Check it out! Any questions: please see Mrs. Kershner.

March 22, 2021 Today is a Day 2 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-, Chicken Nuggets, Second choice-, Polish Sausage, Corn, Pears, Dinner Roll, Milk Band Students - All fundraiser forms and money are due today. If you don't have class today, please drop it off in the band room. All forensic students must rehearse with a coach before filming for State. This is the culmination of the season! An open practice will be held Wednesday beginning at 2pm for anyone interested. Sign up to rehearse. Filming will be Thursday, March 25th and Friday, March 26th after school. Everyone is expected to attend both days and be prepared to film if necessary. The Spring FFA Blood Drive is just around the corner. The Drive is scheduled for Monday April 12 from 9am to 2 pm. All students 16 years old and older are encouraged to sign up with Mr. Favreau. Give a pint of blood and get a pint of Culver's Custard! SENIORS! More opportunities for scholarships! Go to our school website, click on 'Explore', scroll down to 'Counselor's Corner' and find 'Scholarship Info'. At the bottom of the page click on 'Scholarship Opportunities 20-21'. There you will find the list of scholarships available, a brief description about the scholarship, the due date and a link will be attached! It's super convenient and so many wonderful scholarships available for YOU! Check it out! Any questions: please see Mrs. Kershner. Attn students in grades 8-12: The Morgridge Institute for Research and UW-Madison are offering FREE online Summer Science Camp workshops. If you are interested in more information, contact Mrs. Plonka. The deadline to sign up is May 15. Attn Middle and High School Students:The Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation has launched an Editorial Writing & Cartoon Contest. High schoolers may write a 500 word article about the First Amendment and middle schoolers a 200 word letter to the editor about the First Amendment. Or you may create an original cartoon about the First Amendment. Cash prizes of up to $500 will be awarded to winners. Submissions are due May 15. Contact Mrs. Plonka for more information. For all boys and girls from grades 4K-8th. Registration forms are available in the school office. 2021 Ithaca Youth Baseball and Softball registration forms are due Friday, March 26th. If you have any questions, please contact Brett Maxwell at (608) 588-4496. This day in History: March 22, 1765, the stamp act was imposed on the colonies. In an effort to raise funds to pay off debts and defend the vast new American territories won from the French in the Seven Years’ War (1756-1763), the British government passes the Stamp Act on March 22, 1765. The legislation levied a direct tax on all materials printed for commercial and legal use in the colonies, from newspapers and pamphlets to playing cards and dice. Word of the Day: Pernicious per-nish-uhs Pernicious (per·ni·cious) adj Having a harmful effect, particularly in a gradual or subtle way. “The hostile takeover will have a pernicious effect on the business.” Birthdays: Elementary—on Sunday, Braxton Fowell, Dresyn Reese H.S./M.S.—last Friday, Sam Hollands, on Saturday, Aliyah Swenson

Hello Ithaca Families, The Partners for Prevention Coalition would like you to fill out this survey. This survey is intended for use by parents of middle and high school students in Richland County. www.surveymonkey.com/r/IthacaBulldogs

The Ithaca School district is looking for a DEDICATED INDIVIDUAL to work in the school office. This position will assist and manage clerical tasks for the principal so that maximum time may be devoted to administrative tasks concerned with operating a school. Some of the responsibilities include: Set up classes for students as needed, prepare a budget for office supplies, have or can gain knowledge in the Skyward student information system, provide help with the school fair, prepare transcripts when needed for students (past and current), process state reporting and more. This is a full time, 10 months a year, position with benefits included. Complete an application form for employment from our website or call 585-2512 and ask for Brooke Hackl for more information on duties, benefits, and qualifications. Call today to become part of the Ithaca team!

Do you ever wonder what goes on the days students aren't in the building? This year, staff are learning how to improve our equity and inclusion when working with students. .Using the research from Integrated Comprehension Systems for Equity learning modules, the staff are learning how to foster equity and inclusion in our day-to-day lives working with our students and staff. Staff are also collaborating to improve our safety plans so we are well prepared to take care of all in the event something takes place. All training and development helps to ensure staff are best prepared to offer the best educational experiences for student learning and growth.

March 18, 2021 Today is a Day 1 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-Sheperds Pie Second choice-BBQ Rib, Carrots & Dip, Spinach Salad, Orange Slices, Breadstick, Milk The Spring FFA Blood Drive is just around the corner. The Drive is scheduled for Monday April 12 from 9am to 2 pm. All students 16 years old and older are encouraged to sign up with Mr. Favreau. Give a pint of blood and get a pint of Culver's Custard! Art Club meeting today during attack and after school until 4pm. All high school students are welcome to attend! Today during the last few minutes of 5th hour the FBLA will be taking a group photo. Meet by the vending machine. During ATTACK we will be taking pictures for Sr. superlatives and other snapshots for the yearbook. Forensics all-stars! Filming for State Competition will be next Thursday, March 25th and Friday, March 26th after school. Plan to be there each night to support your teammates and to film as many as possible. All of you must meet with a coach today or next week! We will have an open practice Wednesday beginning at 2pm for anyone who would like. Sign up to rehearse! High School Art Club meeting today during attack until 4:00pm. All are welcome to join and attend. The Band students in grades 5 - 12 are selling Berres Flavored Coffee, a company from Watertown, WI. If you are interested, please contact a band student. Band Students - all fundraiser forms and money are due on Monday, March 22. Attn students in grades 8-12: The Morgridge Institute for Research and UW-Madison are offering FREE online Summer Science Camp workshops. If you are interested in more information, contact Mrs. Plonka. The deadline to sign up is May 15. Attn Middle and High School Students:The Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation has launched an Editorial Writing & Cartoon Contest. High schoolers may write a 500 word article about the First Amendment and middle schoolers a 200 word letter to the editor about the First Amendment. Or you may create an original cartoon about the First Amendment. Cash prizes of up to $500 will be awarded to winners. Submissions are due May 15. Contact Mrs. Plonka for more information. For all boys and girls from grades 4K-8th. Registration forms are available in the school office. 2021 Ithaca Youth Baseball and Softball registration forms are due Friday, March 26th. If you have any questions, please contact Brett Maxwell at (608) 588-4496. This Day in History: March 18 Copyrighted on March 18, 1911, “Alexander’s Ragtime Band” was the multimillion-selling smash hit that helped turn American popular music into a major international phenomenon, both culturally and economically. Word of the Day: Epicurean ep-i-kyoo-ree-uhn Epicurean (ep·i·cu·re·an) adj. Devoted to the pursuit of sensual pleasure, particularly the enjoyment of gourmet food. Birthdays: Elementary—Addison Smyth H.S./M.S.—none