Reminder!
The 7th Annual “Caps for Causes” will be held on Wednesday, February 13, 2019.
For a $5 donation, students and staff may wear a hat in school all day. (school appropriate of course!) All money raised goes to local families and organizations in need. We have always had great success with this event. Please help the Letterman’s Club again to achieve amazing things for our community!
Ithaca Middle School students traveled to UW-LaCrosse today for the MathCounts competition.
Another reminder:
If you are looking for MS or HS WIAA games, please use the link, found under either MS or HS SPORTS on the website. Thank you.
https://www.ridgeandvalleyconference.org/public/genie/703/school/2/date/2019-01-10/view/month/
Forensics Team: Monday, February 18 is showtime! Make sure that you work on your own and sign up with coaches this week as often as possible. Extended practice times are available this Saturday; take advantage of this opportunity to perfect your performance. See Mrs. Murphey to set up a time or with any other questions.
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) Huddle will be tomorrow morning, Thursday February 7th, 7:00 a.m. in Ms. Sprecher's room. Start your day and join us for a Big Breakfast, fellowship and an inspiring devotion & message! All middle and High School students are welcome! Bring a friend!
Ithaca has a digital library, and your child can access it now! Please see the attached picture for all the details and HAPPY READING!
Ithaca-Weston Wrestling earned its first conference tournament title last weekend out of eleven teams. I-W earned first place out of eleven teams by claiming four weight class championships: Riley Astle (W-Jr.), Colton Clary (I-Sr.), Leo Garcia (I-Sr.), and Cade Nettesheim (I-Sr.); three runner ups: Logan Clary (I-Jr.), Monty Jennings (W-Jr.), and Sawyer Willis (I-Jr.); two third place winners: Will Burnley (I-Fr.) and Trevor Templen (I-Fr.). New Lisbon was 30 points behind for second place.
The Ithaca at Wauzeka girls basketball games have been canceled for this evening
The 5th - 8th Grade Band students attended the UW Madison Varsity Band Concert at the Overture Center on February 1st. Thank you, Mrs. Behrens for helping our musicians grow in their appreciation of music!
A reminder for parents and students: Student Handbook regarding Cell Phone Use (page 6)
USE OF PHOTOS/VIDEO
All forms of technology used for digital pictures/movie devices: possession/use of a camera, digital picture/movie devices, to include but not be limited to picture telephones, digital cameras, camera recording devices, etc., are prohibited from entering any locker room, changing room, bathroom area, and classrooms on school grounds except for official school purposes. This is in compliance with Wisconsin Statute 118.258.
Congratulations to all of the FBLA members that competed on Saturday! We brought home 23 top 8’s. Those moving on to state in April are Zach Nelson, Aaron Feryance. Erin Louis, Therese Honer, the team of Emma Schoen and Audrey Newkirk, the team of Noelle Crook, Shelby Funk and Ellie Crook, and the team of Julia Schoen and Diego Ortiz. The two chosen to attend the Legacy academy are Carissa Willis and McKenna Muckler. Way to go kids and represent Ithaca well! We are all very proud of you!!
Congratulations also to Julia Schoen who received The Who’s Who award for Region IV. Great job! (Photo courtesy of Mrs. Jump)
It's time for the second boxtops and milkcaps collection! Elementary students bring in your items by February 15 so they can be sorted and counted. Remember: the class that collects the most gets a treat at the end of the year!
Attention all Ithaca Families and Friends: The Ithaca PTSO is sponsoring a Roller Skating Party on Sunday, February 10 from Noon - 3 PM at the Galaxie Skate Center. Cost is $5 per person and $2 for skate rental. Hope to see you there!
The Developmental/4K team is looking forward to seeing our future Bulldogs tomorrow for screening! Appointments that were canceled this week will be made up on Thursday, February 21st. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the school at 585-2311.
There will be no school for 4K students on Thursday, February 21st due to rescheduling of the Developmental/4K Screening that was canceled this week. Parents, please make alternate plans for your 4K child on this day. Thank you for understanding!
Last Sat., Jan. 26th was our conference Junior High Honors Choir. These talented singers rehearsed with guest directors, learning techniques and meeting other area singers. Thank you to Mr. Braatz for developing and encouraging our district musicians. Participants were: Brooklyn Freestone, Evan Gomez, Josie Laue, Alana Nelson, Elise Newkirk, Paige Nowicki, Erica Steinmetz, Landon Thompson.
Last Sat, Jan. 26th was our conference High School Honors Choir. These talented singers rehearsed with guest directors, learning techniques and meeting other area singers. Thank you to Mr. Braatz for developing and encouraging our district musicians. Olivia Duell performed a solo during the performance as well. Area instructors even joined their students for a song. Ithaca participants were: Kierra Atkinson, Megan Brisbois, Ira Coppernoll, Olivia Duell, Ryan Ghastin, Aubrey Olson, Diego Ortiz, Jaci Rosenow, Karissa Willis.
Finals will be completed on Monday, February 4, 2019. Due to the snow and cold the second day of finals has been pushed off until the 4th.
Riverdale Superintendent Bryce Byrd had some fun announcing the cancellation of school on Wednesday. Enjoy Bryce's video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyUtEwAtzM4&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR3xiCkbz2xeBUMR_2z59hP7IV9m_KI-9es_Uiln-DR_8yeRhj9o6vb0gjs
Just a reminder....if you are ordering any Valentine Grams to turn in your orders tomorrow, February 1. Sam Hilby will be collecting around 9:30 a.m.
Due to the weather and snow days Sam will also be extending the collection through Tuesday, February 5 in order to give the 4K classes time to participate if they would like. So any and all finals orders are due Tuesday before 9:30 a.m.
If you know you are planning on ordering junior mints, the monkey arrangement, or the puppy/bear and won't be able to turn the order form in until Monday or Tuesday please message Sam and let her know the quantity as She wants to be sure to get those items, as quantities may be limited.
Please spread the word.
