Today Middle and High School students attended the Save a Life Tour at our school. They watched a moving interview of a teenager who was driving a car with her friend and brother when another driver hit their car. Her brother was killed by that distracted driver. Our speaker discussed the opportunity to be given a second chance - but that opportunity doesn't always happen for everyone. Choices behind the wheel don't always just impact ourselves. The video was emotional and very powerful. Our HS/MS students and staff were given the chance to drive simulators while texting and "impaired." Be prepared for your students to comment on some of your driving habits, and encourage conversations about safe driving behaviors. Our students and children are our most valuable possessions.
https://www.wsaw.com/video?vid=493203871
A reminder that there will be an informative meeting and registration for kindergarten through 6th grade youth basketball players on Monday, November 4th at 6:30pm in the commons area. Please attend if your child plans to play youth basketball this winter.
NED yoyo sales will take place daily in the MPR from 7:30-7:50. Students eating breakfast should come up after they finish eating. If yours breaks, see Ms. Schoen.
Need a Christmas idea? The online spiritwear store is now open! Orders may be placed online until midnight, November 15. Paper order forms with checks are due in the school office by 3 P.M. November 15. No late orders will be processed. Free delivery to school will be mid-December. Just in time for Christmas! A few new items added this year. Check it out! https://www.idoshirts.com/online-stores/ithaca-ptso-online-store/
Elementary classes are observing Red Ribbon week by "Planting the Promise" for a healthy, drug-free life. K-5 are making promises to their future selves of how they are going to reach their dreams and goals, with a display by the Elementary doors. Grades 2-5 planted red tulip bulbs outside the Elementary playground, to commemorate the beauty of a healthy, drug-free life.
Red Ribbon Week is observed from October 23rd-October 31st. It is a celebration of healthy, drug-free choices and lifestyles. Prescription and over-the-
counter drugs are the most commonly misused substances by Americans age 14 and older, after marijuana and alcohol. (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
Open to the Public: The Save A Life Tour is coming to Ithaca this Friday! The nation’s leading impaired and distracted driving prevention program is a comprehensive high impact safe driving awareness program that informs, educates, and demonstrates the potentially deadly consequences resulting from poor choices and decisions made by the operator of a motor vehicle. The 45 minute presentation will begin at 8:00am.
Our staff advocates for students every day, not just during school hours. Mrs. Prouty testified during an executive session and public session on the importance of our dedicated educators for special needs students.
https://wiseye.org/player/?clientID=2789595964&eventID=2019051079&startStreamAt=16555&stopStreamAt=16806
We know our kids well. But could we identify signs or symptoms of drug or alcohol abuse? During Red Ribbon Week and everyday all year, we encourage you to review some early warning signs and ways to look for them.
https://drugfree.org/article/spotting-drug-use/
Any High School AND Middle School students interested in participating in Science Quiz Bowl in January please meet with Mrs. Plonka in the LMC on Thursday - not today - at Attack time for details.
On Sunday, November 3rd, the DNR and Richland County and Conservation Committee are holding a Landowner Field Day: Winter Tree Identification. at 1:00pm at Ash Creek Community Forest. Participants will practice identifying trees and hike using a new trail map. Contact Juli Van Cleve to RSVP or receive more information.
Red Ribbon Week is observed from October 23rd-October 31st. It is a celebration of healthy, drug-free choices and lifestyles. High school seniors who smoke marijuana are 2 times more likely to receive a traffic ticket and 65% more likely to get into an accident than other teens. (U.S. Department of Transportation)
If you would have any interest in being a host family for an International Student for the remainder of this school year, please contact Meredith Bevan at bevamer@ithaca.k12.wi.us or (608) 585-2311. Thanks for considering this opportunity.
Frozen custard and great food fast! Wednesday, October 30th, the Art Club will be hosting Share Night at Culver's from 4-8pm. Please come and support the Ithaca Art Club!
There is a high school girls' basketball sign-up sheet on Mr. Klang's door. If you are interested in playing this year please sign up by Friday.
Talking to your children about drugs can be nerve-wracking. But it's necessary! In the spirit of Red Ribbon Week, here is a link with suggestions on having those difficult conversations with varying aged young people.
https://drugfree.org/article/prevention-tips-for-every-age/
On Wednesday, Jon Kleba from UW Stevens Point will be in the school library from 8:05-8:35am. Please stop down and visit with him if you have questions about opportunities available at UW Stevens Point.
Mrs. Newkirk and Mr. Lange would like to thank all of the families that supported our Mike McNair Literacy Event last night. We would like to send out a big thank you to Annette Louis for making the spaghetti supper for the evening and Mrs. Plonka and the PTSO for donating their time and food for the event. Finally, we would like to thank Mrs. Wipperfurth, Erica and Tyler Steinmetz, and Audrey, Elise, and Kailey Newkirk for their assistance before, during, and after the event.
Red Ribbon Week is observed from October 23rd-October 31st. It is a celebration of healthy, drug-free choices and lifestyles. According to the 2018-2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), 50% of Ithaca High School students reported they “ever had an alcoholic beverage”; and of these 50%, 46% reported to have had their first alcoholic beverage before the age of 13.
Congratulations to the 2019 Ithaca WIHA team on placing 4th in Division A (11-15 riders) at the state WIHA show this past weekend. Great job to all riders!!