Today’s Winner of the $50.00 Ithaca Wrestling Raffle is Steve Fairbrother.
The Ithaca School Board has eliminated three early releases to add time to the school year. March 29, May 31 and June 6 will all be full days of school. If there is another missed day due to inclement weather, June 7 will be added as a day of school.
The Ithaca PTSO's 1st Annual BINGO night was a huge success! A very big thank you to sponsors, helpers, Mr. Hess, and all our families who came to participate. We hope to make this an annual event, so see you next year!
On Wednesday, March 13th, we will be hosting a special night for Junior students and parents to talk about post secondary options. The evening will begin at 6:00pm in the school library. Please see Ms. Bevan for more information.
Today’s Winner of the $50.00 Ithaca Wrestling Raffle is Mike Engelhard.
Ithaca Kindness Week starts today! The fifth grade are leading the elementary in creating a culture of kindness and compassion throughout the school. Kindness flowers encourage a positive culture of kindness by making everyone feel important and valued. Spread kindness!
The Ithaca School District presented an Engaging Families in Literacy Program on March 5th for parents of students in 3rd grade through 8th grade. The program was held from 5:15-6:30. Mrs. Jenna Wipperfurth, one of the elementary special education teachers along with Mrs. Andrea Newkirk the Reading Specialist, welcomed parents and explained the goals for the evening. Our program began with a presentation from Ms. Kathy Stoltz, the children’s librarian at the Brewer Library. Mrs. Emily Zorea gave book talks and modeled how to use the digital library. Mrs. Shawna Kitsembel and Mrs. Denise Huffar modeled strategies to assist children with decoding words, comprehension, and fluency. The Middle School Student Council babysat children during the parent presentation. We appreciate the deal on pizzas through Pizza Hut and the delicious bars that were donated by Kris Ortiz from Center Cafe. Thank you to Mrs. Michele Wobschall for her assistance prior to our presentation. This event would not have been possible without the support of our elementary principal, Mrs. Schoen.
On Wednesday March 13th, the senior class will be hosting Share Night at Culvers in Richland Center from 4-8 pm. Please come out and support the seniors!
Thank you to all who participated in our first community meeting to review/recreate our mission and vision. We reconvene to continue this process on March 12th at 6pm. As we review/rewrite, we hope you all will actively involve yourself in the process. All community members, regardless if they currently have students in school, as well as staff are asked to participate in these meetings.
On Friday, elementary students spent time at the School Forest with the EELs and Mr. Cler. We did lots of sledding. The kids made “snow ice-cream”, and they had a scavenger hunt.
Reminder: Tonight there is a School Board of Education meeting at 7pm in the LMC.
All Ithaca Band Students are starting to sell this fundraiser. Buy some coffee or fudge and support the band trip to Florida in 2020.
Today’s Winner of the $50.00 Ithaca Wrestling Raffle is David Manning. Sunday's winner was Jody Harrison. Saturday's winner was Sara Dahlke.
Juniors: Just a reminder that the ACT makeup date is Tuesday, March 12th. Please bring #2 pencils, calculators, and be ready to board the bus at 8am Tuesday morning.
The Career Education Cooperative expo was designed for sophomore and junior students in the Ithaca, Hillsboro, Richland Center, Kickapoo, Riverdale and Eagle schools to explore the opportunity of Youth Apprenticeship available to them as well as meet local business representatives who support the Apprenticeship program. This gave the students the opportunity to ask questions and learn about some amazing businesses in our community they may not be aware of as they begin planning for their future beyond high school. Students can begin employment as early as June 1 prior to starting their junior year and can also earn up to six paid college credits each year. Co-directors of the program are Pam Kaufman and Monica Kershner.
Betsy Wiedenfeld was diagnosed with colon cancer on January 15, 2019. She is currently awaiting surgery and treatment. In the meantime, she has been unable to work, and needs the support she offers to so many others in their own times of need. Betsy has cared for many young Bulldogs in her in-home daycare, which she has had to close since her diagnosis. The Ithaca Lions are partnering with Thrivent Financial, RC Class of 1983, and many local groups to host a pancake breakfast to assist Betsy and her family during this stressful and challenging time. Any silent auction or bake sale questions may be directed to Heather Dickey. Others looking to donate time or talents may contact the Ithaca Lions.
All elementary students read the Golden Archer Book Award nominees and voted for the book they felt should win the award. The Golden Archer book award is given by the WEMPTA (Wisconsin Educational Media and Technology) organization. It is one of the few children's book awards in the nation that is chosen entirely by students.
The book nominees included:
Horrible Bear by Ame Dyckman
Bruce's Big Move by Ryan Higgins
Wolf in the Snow by Matthew Cordell
Creepy Pair of Underwear by Aaron Reynolds
"Creepy Pair of Underwear" was our school's hands-down winner. "Wolf in the Snow" came in second, and was followed in votes by "Bruce's Big Move".
Today’s Winner of the $50.00 Ithaca Wrestling Raffle is Remmington Fowell.
Ithaca Kindness Week starts Monday, March 11-15. The fifth grade will lead the elementary in creating a culture of kindness and compassion throughout the school. Each day will be dedicated to doing kind acts and spreading awareness about the importance of being kind to each other. We are happy to invite YOU to participate using the Family Edition checklist. This checklist will come home on Monday and you and your student can work together to complete the checklist anytime, anywhere. Please share your Random Acts of Kindness with us through social media using the #ithacakindnesschallenge2019 at the end of the week we will randomly choose a family who participated for a prize. Not only is this a great way to spread joy and kindness but also a way to show our students how social media can be used in a positive way. Remember to have fun and be creative!
Reminder: Friday, March 8, from 6-7:30 is our FREE Ithaca Family and Friends Bingo night in the Ithaca School Commons!
We have TONS of awesome prizes donated by area businesses like Lime Ridge Ag, Community First Bank, Jones Chevrolet, Fillback Ford, Greeley Signs, Olson Trucking, Simpson's Tractor, AutoZone, The Robin's Nest, Prem Meats, Richards Insurance, and Main Street Books Reedsburg along with gift certificates to Oakwood, The Richland Locker, Prem Meats, Arthur's, Pizza Hut, Center Cafe, GAP Fit-N-Fun, The Robin's Nest, Chet's Feed & Seed, Bindl Tire, Kelly's Coffee, The Ithaca Library Book Fair, and Galaxie Skate Center. The PTSO threw in some fun games, toys, gift baskets, and lots of Ithaca spiritwear too! Can't wait to see you there!
