Debunking Free and Reduced Meals Myths
Families received applications for the Free and Reduced Meal Program. We urge you to complete and return the form! You way ask, “Why?” Read on to find out why that application is so valuable!
1) I don’t qualify, so I shouldn’t apply.
~What the state deems as “qualifies” may be different than your point of view. It doesn’t harm anything or anyone to fill out the form.
2) I don’t want free or reduced meals for my children, so I shouldn’t apply.
~Qualifying for free or reduced meals does NOT mean your family needs to accept them. BUT! Having families that do qualify increases funding that our school receives for other programs. That funding can help us provide more learning opportunities for our students and more resources for our staff! If you qualify, even if you don’t participate in the program, our district still may receive the added funding.
3) I don’t want other students or adults to know we participate in the free or reduced meals program.
~Ithaca takes this very seriously. No one outside of our food service leadership and administration knows this information. Treating students or families differently because they receive free or reduced meals will not be tolerated in the Ithaca School District.
Please, PLEASE complete and return the form by August 27th. Doing so can help our students, families, and staff in so many ways. If you need a form, please contact the district office, reach out via Facebook in a private message, or view the DPI page devoted to free and reduced meals to find copies of the forms. The link is found under "News" on our app and website.
Ithaca is seeking an individual who has their Phy Ed degree and a Health certification to fill a high school Phy Ed and Health position. Applicants who have a four year degree may apply with some stipulations. Details for the teaching position may be found through the WECAN website https://wecan.education.wisc.edu/#/.
The Ithaca School district has an employment opportunity for bus drivers! We are looking for a permanent substitute driver for a morning and afternoon route. This driver will also have a regular mid-day route daily! This is an excellent opportunity to make some extra money, enjoy your day out of the house and make a difference in the lives of Ithaca students. Please call Mr. Andrew Peterson or Mrs. Cheryl Richards at 608-585-2512 for compensation and employment details. Call today to help transport Ithaca students to their world of education. The number again is 608-585-2512, and ask for Cheryl Richards or Andrew Peterson. Call now, this opening is for immediate hire.
Are you or is someone you know qualified to teach math? Ithaca is seeking a high school math teacher to join our wonderful teaching staff! Review the position details from the WECAN website at https://wecan.education.wisc.edu/#/.
ATTENTION: Parents and Guardians. Transportation sheets have now been mailed. Please return the sheets to the Transportation Department or directly to Andy Peterson at Ithaca Schools as soon as possible. Thank you.
MS Football practice will begin next Monday with practice from 4 until 6.
Middle school volleyball starts Monday August 26. Practice is from 5:00-6:30 the first week. No practice Labor Day. Once school starts practice is 3:45-5:15.
We are still looking for a Middle School girls Volleyball coach. Interested applicants should turn in a completed application that may be found on our website under “Employment”. Any questions contact Ithaca Athletic Director Zac Thome at thomzac@ithaca.k12.wi.us.
Ithaca Public School is looking for a Community Liaison to assist our students! Details may be found on our website.
In the event parents, guardians and/or student-athletes missed the Ithaca High / Middle School Co-Curricular meeting (required) we have a digital copy of the presentation. We also have DVD's for check-out from the school office. https://youtu.be/32hI5NPUDUs
If you plan on coming to the school this week, workers will be prepping the high school parking lot on Monday to be seal-coated. The HS lot is going to be seal-coated Tuesday, July 30 - Thursday, August 1. Do NOT park in that parking lot.
Put it on your calendar! The co-curricular meeting is August 5 at 7pm in the HS gym. All middle and high school athletes should attend with a parent.
Ithaca School District is looking for a bookkeeper/administrative assistant or human resources professional. The complete set of duties are listed on the school website in policy 360. Pay is commensurate to experience. Please contact Ithaca 608-585-2512 for any questions. Stop in the district for an application, or find it on our website www.ithaca.k12.wi.us
And here is the CORRECT link to the SWCAP survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/73Q522D
2019 Southwest Wisconsin Community Action Program (SWCAP) would like you to complete a survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/73Q522D Or call 1-800-704-8555 Help our community to communicate more fully by taking 10 minutes to complete the survey. thanks!
Families, are you looking ahead to the school start and wondering what supplies are needed for your children? The supply lists are found on the school website and at this link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jl1xDZW-zvvHgrU4xA78okIfDDhxJMLZf6778u4YThk/edit?usp=sharing
Help develop young readers at Ithaca School District. The district is seeking a Reading Specialist to work with Middle and Elementary students. For more information and to apply, quality applicants may visit the WECAN site at https://wecan.education.wisc.edu/#/. Join a fabulous and supportive staff!
There will be a substitute teacher training at CESA 3 next week on Tuesday, June 9.
If you know someone who has an interest in becoming a substitute for you, steer them to this training. Brad Van Epps will go through the licensing process with them, plus cover classroom management, school policies, health and safety issues, classroom strategies, and much more.
Candidates can register here: http://bit.ly/2PsDDTp
Our Throwback Thursday photograph takes us back to School Board Elections in 1974. Ballot courtesy of the Richland Observer.
The work continues over the summer.
