This week is School Social Work week. School Social Workers support the school community and fellow school professionals by contributing to a team approach. Mrs. Pluemer is especially thankful for the wonderful, supportive staff, parents, students, and others with whom she has the privilege to serve the Ithaca community. The Ithaca students and staff are thankful for all she does for us as well!
In social studies, fourth grade students created dioramas representing the early Native American groups and their Wisconsin environments. Students studied about the homes, environment, food, and cultural traditions of these people. These early groups inhabited Wisconsin from 10,000 B.C. to 1200 A.D. The Paleo, Archaic, Woodland, Mississippian, Oneota groups are represented in the dioramas that are currently displayed in the library.
Our Ithaca neighbor, Emma Clary, helped save local woman, Brenda Perkins, on the side of the road by performing CPR. Wow! (Do you know CPR?)
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There will be a popcorn sale this Friday, March 8. Cost is 50 cents a bag, limit 2 bags per student please. Proceeds this week will go to the 2nd grade class. Popcorn will be sold to middle and high school students at Attack time with teacher permission.
Today’s Winner of the $50.00 Ithaca Wrestling Raffle is Jeremiah Ringelstetter.
Plan ahead families! The Ithaca High School Scholarship Awards Program will be held on Friday, May 17th at 10am. There will be a luncheon to follow for seniors, their parents, and scholarship donor guests.
This week is School Social Work Week! School Social Workers:
• Enhance professional capacity of school personnel
• Facilitate engagement between student, family, school, and community
• Promote a school climate and culture conducive to student learning and teaching excellence
• Actively participate in team collaboration and problem-solving
Remember your School Social Worker this week!
Its THROWBACK THURSDAY time! Ithaca Schools, at one time, had a school newspaper named THE PURPLE QUILL. This is a picture of the staff, but what year was this picture taken? A. 1964 B. 1969 C. 1974 D. 1977
This week is School Social Workers Week! School Social Workers:
• Are trained mental health professionals
• Have a degree in Social Work
• Provide services related to a person’s social, emotional, and life adjustment to school and society
• Are the link between home, school, and community in providing services to students, families, and school personnel
• Promote and support students’ academic and social success
Our school social worker, Mrs. Pluemer works to incorporate this and so much more into our district.
Thursday, March 7 is the singlet and wrestling gear return for all kids that will not be wrestling at any more tournaments this year. You can drop these off between 5:30 and 7 in the school commons - give them to Marty Fargen.
High School Baseball: There will be a team meeting in Coach Kelly's room on Friday March 8th immediately after school. Be There!!
Today’s Winner of the $50.00 Ithaca Wrestling Raffle is Jesse Hash.
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) Huddle will be tomorrow morning, Thursday March 7th, 7am FACE room.
Start your day and join us for a Big Breakfast, fellowship and an inspiring devotion & message! All middle school and High School students are welcome! Bring a friend!
Richland Junior Bowlers All you can eat Pizza Buffet on Thursday, March 14th, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM at the Phoenix Center Bowling Alley in Richland Center. Cost is $10 per person & $5 for ages 10 & under. All You Can Eat Pizza also Includes: Tossed Salad, Dessert, Soda, Coffee & Water. Silent auction items, raffle prizes & 50/50 will be available! All proceeds will benefit Richland Junior Bowlers Schloraship Program.
Choir Students: If you sold Butter Braids, make plans to pick them up after school this Thursday at the end of the school day. Since they are frozen you need to either deliver them right away or put them in your own freezer until you can get them delivered. Do not plan to leave them at the school because the choir doesn't have freezers to store them.
Notice to elementary parents:
School Forest Friday is this Friday, March 8. Students are invited to bring their sleds for this event. Sleds cannot be transported on buses because there is not enough room. Sleds can be brought any time between now and Friday. Please plan to pick up sleds Friday at the end of the day.
Also, make sure your child has proper clothing for the trip. If you are in need of something, let your child's teacher know before Friday so arrangements can be made if possible.
Forensics Team: The district meet is Saturday, March 16! Want to earn a trip to state? Work on your own and sign up to practice with coaches! Times will be available this Saturday, March 9.
High School Softball will start this coming Monday, March 11 at 3:35 in the multi-purpose room. Dress in gym attire. If you haven’t turned in a physical card or alternate year card, please see Mr. Rice and get one. If you were out for a sport earlier this year, this should already be done. Coach Todd Cockroft
Tomorrow night - Tuesday, March 5th! Families of 3rd-8th grade students, join us for an evening of fun and receive food for your belly and information for your brain! You'll get to learn simple and effective ways to help your child develop life-long habits of joyful reading and learning. We can't wait to see you there! Please refer to the flyer for additional details.
5:15-6:30 Reading Presentation - LMC
6:30-7:00 Free Pizza Hut dinner - Commons
7:00-8:00 Counter ACT 5th Grade Family Presentation
Congratulations to the 4th and 5th grade Lit Wars teams! In 4th grade, Kaylee placed 3rd on her book and both Isaiah and Aubri placed 2nd on their books. The 4th grade team placed 2nd as well. In 5th grade, Ally, Izzie, and Abby all placed first on their books and placed 1st as a team as well. Special mention: the 5th graders scored 88 out of 90 questions correct for the day. Great job everybody!
