Ithaca School District

The Bulldog Block Challenge is still on! the Ithaca Foundation will be hosting a 1 mile fun walk, 5k fun run, or 10 mile biking option, but not in the typical way. It’s not our first choice, but THE GOOD PART IS....You can do it whenever and wherever you would like. We will NOT have a race the morning of the Ithaca Fair, but we still want to safely encourage our community to get out there and be active as a family, all while supporting the Ithaca Foundation. Pre-Register by September 30th, 2020! Read the information and registration form attached.

Thurs, Sept. 10th, 2020 Today is a Day 1 Elementary is a Day 5 Today's schedule for Band and Choir is 6th Grade - Day 1, 7th and 8th Grade - Day 1, and High School - Day 5. Lunch for today: Turkey Wrap, Broccoli & Cauliflower, Pineapple, Milk NOTICE TO THOSE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES LAST YEAR: You have through Thursday Oct. 1st to re-apply for the program. If you have not applied by Oct. 1st, it will be assumed you plan on paying the lunch fee starting Friday Oct. 2nd. If you were on reduced lunches last year, you may have the reduced price of $.40 per day or $2.00 per week and reapply, also. Please finalize any schedule changes for the semester with Ms. Bevan by the end of this week. Reminder to students invited to join NHS this past summer: The deadline for submitting your completed forms is Friday, September 11 by 3:30 pm. Turn your forms in to the office or make sure the application is postmarked by September 11. Candidates will be notified of the results of the selection committee meeting no later than Friday, October 2. Any High school student interested in joining Student Council please pick up nomination papers from Ms. Sprecher on the bulletin board outside her room. The nomination papers will need to be returned by Monday, Sept. 14. Elections will take place later that week. The Ithaca Fair is still on! Check out the Ithaca Fair Facebook page for the Fair Entry Book. We are asking that DIORAMAS be entered in picture only to avoid excessive touching. You may take up to 10 photos of your diorama and display in a book or on a piece of tagboard for example. Also, if you plan on selling pigs in our auction, get your rope test results to Mr. Favreau ASAP. Any questions on the livestock show can be directed to Mr. Jim Favreau. Questions on FairEntry can be directed to Mrs. Jill Plonka. http://www.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/14844 Link to fairbook: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yHnoodIm2VYWW41VrN3MemA1XStylMtD/view?usp=sharing Word of the Day: Didactic Didactic adj. (1) Intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive. (2) In the manner of a teacher, particularly so as to treat someone in a patronizing way. “The didactic speech influenced the weaker members of the audience.” Birthdays Elementary—None H.S./M.S.--None Staff—Brooke Hackl

Wed, Sept. 9th, 2020 Today is a Day 2 Elementary is a Day Lunch for today: Chicken Salad Sub, Carrots, Mixed Fruit, Milk NOTICE TO THOSE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES LAST YEAR: You have through Thursday Oct. 1st to re-apply for the program. If you have not applied by Oct. 1st, it will be assumed you plan on paying the lunch fee starting Friday Oct. 2nd. If you were on reduced lunches last year, you may have the reduced price of $.40 per day or $2.00 per week and reapply, also. Please finalize any schedule changes for the semester with Ms. Bevan by the end of this week. The Ithaca Fair is still on! Check out the Ithaca Fair Facebook page for the Fair Entry Book. We are asking that DIORAMAS be entered in picture only to avoid excessive touching. You may take up to 10 photos of your diorama and display in a book or on a piece of tagboard for example. Also, if you plan on selling pigs in our auction, get your rope test results to Mr. Favreau ASAP. Any questions on the livestock show can be directed to Mr. Jim Favreau. Questions on FairEntry can be directed to Mrs. Jill Plonka. http://www.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/14844 Link to fairbook: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yHnoodIm2VYWW41VrN3MemA1XStylMtD/view?usp=sharing Word of the Day: Decadent Decadent n. A person who is luxuriously self-indulgent. (adj.) Characterized by or reflecting a state of decay or cultural decline, as in being self-indulgent or morally corrupt. Birthdays: Elementary—Emelia Dickey H.S./M.S.—Delaney Brown

Tuesday, Sept. 8th, 2020 Today is a Day 1 Elementary is a Day 4 Today's schedule for Band and Choir Students is: 6th Grade - Day 2, 7 and 8th Grade - Day 4, and High School - Day 4. Lunch for today: Ham Wrap, Pickles, String Cheese, Applesauce, Milk NOTICE TO THOSE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES LAST YEAR: You have through Thursday Oct. 1st to re-apply for the program. If you have not applied by Oct. 1st, it will be assumed you plan on paying the lunch fee starting Friday Oct. 2nd. If you were on reduced lunches last year, you may have the reduced price of $.40 per day or $2.00 per week and reapply, also. Please finalize any schedule changes for the semester with Ms. Bevan by the end of this week. The Ithaca Fair is still on! Check out the Ithaca Fair Facebook page for the Fair Entry Book. We are asking that DIORAMAS be entered in picture only to avoid excessive touching. You may take up to 10 photos of your diorama and display in a book or on a piece of tagboard for example. Also, if you plan on selling pigs in our auction, get your rope test results to Mr. Favreau ASAP. Any questions on the livestock show can be directed to Mr. Jim Favreau. Questions on FairEntry can be directed to Mrs. Jill Plonka. http://www.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/14844 Link to fairbook: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yHnoodIm2VYWW41VrN3MemA1XStylMtD/view?usp=sharing Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.—Carson Welte

Fri, Sept. 4th, 2020 Today is a Day 2 Elementary is a Day 3 Today's schedule for Band and Choir Students is: 6th Grade - Day 1, 7 and 8th Grade - Day 3, and High School - Day 3. Lunch for today: Turkey Sandwich, Fresh Vegetables, Fresh Peach, Milk NOTICE TO THOSE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES LAST YEAR: You have through Thursday Oct. 1st to re-apply for the program. If you have not applied by Oct. 1st, it will be assumed you plan on paying the lunch fee starting Friday Oct. 2nd. If you were on reduced lunches last year, you may have the reduced price of $.40 per day or $2.00 per week and reapply, also. There is going to be a Football Booster Club meeting on Monday September 7th at 7:00 pm by the football field for anyone that wants to attend. The Ithaca Fair is still on! Check out the Ithaca Fair Facebook page for the Fair Entry Book. We are asking that DIORAMAS be entered in picture only to avoid excessive touching. You may take up to 10 photos of your diorama and display in a book or on a piece of tagboard for example. Also, if you plan on selling pigs in our auction, get your rope test results to Mr. Favreau ASAP. Any questions on the livestock show can be directed to Mr. Jim Favreau. Questions on FairEntry can be directed to Mrs. Jill Plonka. http://www.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/14844 Link to fairbook: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yHnoodIm2VYWW41VrN3MemA1XStylMtD/view?usp=sharing Word of the Day: Agnostic Agnostic n. A person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God or of anything beyond material phenomena. Birthdays Elementary—Croy Calhoon and Alyssa Olson H.S./M.S.—On Saturday, Sammy Clary Staff—on Sunday, Mrs. Deb Manning

Please carefully read this letter from Mrs. Prouty regarding the Food Service Program funded by the USDA. There are specific instructions to receive this benefit offered to ALL students and families. The link to the letter has important links embedded in it to complete each required step. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Avo1T_F90Ykn75Eeh9zb4ksoIzxXryZXQc-3aVgMvtI/edit?usp=sharing

The Wisconsin Department of Instruction (DPI) has released further information explaining the food service program that will allow for ALL students access to FREE meals whether virtual or in-person and to include our all virtual days on Wednesday. Please refer to earlier messages for forms and applications. They are also available on our News tab under 2020-2021 Food Service Program.

The Curriculum Committee meeting that was scheduled for tonight at 5:30 in the LMC is cancelled. Thank you.

Wed, Sept. 2nd, 2020 Lunch for today: Ham Wrap, Pickles, Tropical Fruit Cup, Milk NOTICE TO THOSE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES LAST YEAR: You have through Thursday Oct. 1st to re-apply for the program. If you have not applied by Oct. 1st, it will be assumed you plan on paying the lunch fee starting Friday Oct. 2nd. If you were on reduced lunches last year, you may have the reduced price of $.40 per day or $2.00 per week and reapply, also. Welcome back to school!!! FCCLA will have its first meeting this Thursday after school on the patio. All High school students interested in joining or curious what FCCLA is all about, join us for a quick snack and meeting. If you are interested in joining and are unable to attend, please let Ms. Sprecher know. See you Thursday! The Ithaca Volleyball Boosters will hold a meeting today at 6:30 pm on the back patio of the High School. All interested in helping support our volleyball program at all levels is invited to come. If you prefer to attend via Zoom, please contact Juli Thompson. Attention anyone interested in playing high school volleyball this fall: There will be team and individual pictures today after school starting at 3:45. You must enter through the main high school entrance and wear a mask. Jerseys will be handed out tonight for pictures. The Ithaca Fair is still on! Check out the Ithaca Fair Facebook page for the Fair Entry Book. We are asking that DIORAMAS be entered in picture only to avoid excessive touching. You may take up to 10 photos of your diorama and display in a book or on a piece of tagboard for example. Also, if you plan on selling pigs in our auction, get your rope test results to Mr. Favreau ASAP. Any questions on the livestock show can be directed to Mr. Jim Favreau. Questions on FairEntry can be directed to Mrs. Jill Plonka. http://www.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/14844 Link to fairbook: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yHnoodIm2VYWW41VrN3MemA1XStylMtD/view?usp=sharing Word of the Day: Pundit Pundit n. 1. Somebody who expresses an opinion: somebody who acts as a critic or authority on a particular subject, especially in the media. “The election results threw the political pundits into confusion.” 2. Somebody wise: somebody with knowledge and wisdom. Birthdays Elementary— none H.S./M.S.—Emma Schoen

The Ithaca district is looking for a Social Emotional Learning Coach. The SEL coach would work 4 hours per day for 30 weeks. Candidates must have a Human Development Degree. We will hire an SEL coach to help us implement SEL in our classes and integrate it into the curriculum to add or increase SEL in all areas. To apply for this position or learn more visit the WECAN website or call the district and ask for Brooke Hackl at 608-585-2512 to join the Ithaca Team!

The Ithaca School District is looking for a part time janitor (a temporary position), You will work around 25 hours per week. The starting pay is $11.50/hour. The hours would vary, with most being on the PM shift, This position does not offer benefits. To apply for this position visit the WECAN website, or call the district and ask for Brooke Hackl at 608-585-2512 to join the Ithaca Team!

Tuesday, Sept. 1st, 2020 Lunch for today: Turkey Sub, Carrots & Dip, Pear Cup, Milk NOTICE TO THOSE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES LAST YEAR: You have through Thursday Oct. 1st to re-apply for the program. If you have not applied by Oct. 1st, it will be assumed you plan on paying the lunch fee starting Friday Oct. 2nd. If you were on reduced lunches last year, you may have the reduced price of $.40 per day or $2.00 per week and reapply, also. Welcome back to school!!! FCCLA will have its first meeting this Thursday after school on the patio. All High school students interested in joining or curious what FCCLA is all about, join us for a quick snack and meeting. If you are interested in joining and are unable to attend, please let Ms. Sprecher know. See you Thursday! The Ithaca Volleyball Boosters will hold a meeting this Wednesday, September 2nd at 6:30pm on the back patio of the High School. All interested in helping support our volleyball program at all levels is invited to come. If you prefer to attend via Zoom, please contact Juli Thompson. Attention anyone interested in playing high school volleyball this fall: There will be team and individual pictures this Wednesday after school starting at 3:45. You must enter through the main high school entrance and wear a mask. Jerseys will be handed out that night. Birthdays: Elementary—Nolan Parduhn H.S./M.S.—Branson Smith

From Mrs. Prouty: Happy First Day of School!! I am a yellow! See our chart below, used today will all Middle and High school students. I am very happy to announce that the USDA has approved free lunch and breakfast for all students. We still need your applications for free and reduced lunch for every family, but all will be given free food. Soon, probably tomorrow, we will send out the information about how to order for your children 18 and under, on the virtual days. I had previously sent out a survey, which is now closed, for this week's food. If you filled that survey out, Annette Louis is sending food home with your children today (for Wed.) and has arranged for the 100% virtual students' food to be picked up. (Please note this is a very small number of families- only about 20, so you are probably not getting the extra food today or tomorrow. If this is a hardship for your family, please let me know by contacting me via email.) We have already had many glitches, errors, and mistakes. (And it is only 11:00!) Thanks to all of our families that let us know things did not go well; we are working on it. But, we are all HERE, in some way or another, trying our best. Tomorrow will be a learning day for everyone, but with grace and patience, we will all get better at this new way of learning.

From Mr. Lechnir: For the first two weeks we will be using this schedule. Your 1st hour teacher is leading the 1 hr delay, so you should log in with the 1st hr teacher. ON WEDNESDAY's the schedule differes (see below the first schedule) There have been some "expected" hiccups with some of the teachers getting into the zoom part of their class for the virtual students. W hope to have these cleaned up quickly. Also virtual students do not need to log into any study halls unless they have questions for their study hall instructor.

Students and families who picked up Chromebooks in the spring that still have them MUST send them to school with your students tomorrow for the first day of school. They will be needed! Bring a charger, too. There won't be enough to go around if you don't bring it with you.

Before school resumes, we send out the last of our "summer" birthday wishes. Happy Birthday today, August 29th, to Isaiah Fargen! Best "fishes" to you. Hope you have the "bass" day yet.

Do Good Wisconsin* recently held a teacher supply drive and give away. This year, they were able to donate supplies to over 250 teachers and one of our elementary school teachers was a lucky recipient.! Congratulations Mrs. Bailey and thank you #DoGoodWisconsin for supporting educators across Wisconsin! *Do Good Wisconsin is a platform sharing inspiring content and showcasing individuals, organizations, and businesses “Doing Good” in Wisconsin! They wanted to create a platform that highlights everyday people doing great things and give them a voice in front of a community who wants to listen. Go to DoGoodWisconsin.com to learn more.

Please use this linkhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXptVyJ_wGvsCSUtqOwn9COl00oE4Ibq0ob3T-Qq_o6COxEA/viewform to order lunch and breakfast for virtual students on Tuesday, Sept. 1, and for all students to order breakfast and/or lunch on Wednesday, Sept. 2. We will have the details worked out by Monday, to figure out how we will schedule a pick up for the food. (We will probably send Wed. food home Tues. night in students' backpacks). Stay tuned.

It seems like so long since students were here!  It was a great evening for picture night- If you have a virtual child in your home, please contact Mr. Hess to arrange a pick up of the Chromebook and other items needed to begin school. (adam.hess@ithaca.k12.wi.us)   All students start Tuesday, Sept. 1.  Doors open at 7:30, do not drop anyone off early, please.  Virtual students log into your computers by 8:00 (7:55 for MS and HS) We are very excited to work with you on social and emotional skills first thing in the morning.  All students are virtual on Wednesday, Sept. 2, and for the rest of the school year on Wednesdays.  

In the excitement of school prep yesterday, August 26th, we missed wishing a very Happy Birthday to Lincoln Manning! But now you get to keep celebrating! Today, August 27th, we wish a very Happy Birthday to Ella Fargen, Trent Franzen, Parker Hisel, and Grayclyn Straka! Smile big for your special day and for school pictures!