it's time for a throwback Thursday pic as we travel back to 1994
Pick up your fruit sale order tomorrow, Thursday, December 12th at the bus garage before 5:30pm. If you cannot pick it up yourself, you must make arrangements for someone else to do so for you. Thank you all for making this another successful sale for our musicians! Questions? Contact Mrs. Thompson at school or via email juli.thompson@ithaca.k12.wi.us
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!! With the snow flying this morning, we're getting into the holiday spirit. Congratulations to the winner of the Ithaca Music Booster calendar raffle for today, December 11th, Jason Barlow. Thank you to everyone who supports the Ithaca Music Department and its musicians of all ages.
On the 4th day of kindness the fifth graders made cards for their neighbors or mail delivery person. What can you do this holiday season to spread kindness?
The High School Student Council will be kicking off the holiday with a Christmas Spirit Week that will be held December 16- December 20. We hope all staff and students will help us celebrate Spirit Week at Ithaca! This is a school wide event. All are welcome to participate! We will kick off next Monday, Dec 16 with Merry Morning Monday PJ Day!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Wed, Dec 11, 2024
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Quesadilla; Second Choice: Chicken Parm
From Ms. Schoen:
The Ithaca Giving Tree is now up in the commons. Please select a tag with an item listed on it. Return the purchased item with the tag attached by Tuesday, Dec 17th.
From Music Boosters:
The winner of the Ithaca Music Boosters 2024 calendar raffle for December 11th is Jason Barlow. Thank you to everyone who supports the Ithaca Music Department and its musicians of all ages.
From NHS and FBLA:
As December approaches the weather gets colder and families are in need of winter gear! This year, NHS and FBLA have partnered together to hold a Winter Apparel Drive! From December 2-13 boxes will be placed in the commons for donations. Please drop off any cold weather clothing, including coats, socks, underwear, gloves, and mittens, as we are in need of all types of gear. Thank you!
From Mrs. Zorea:
There is a National Honor Society meeting in the Library during Attack on Thursday, December 12th.
From the Ithaca Music Boosters:
Pick up your fruit sale order tomorrow, Thursday, December 12th at the bus garage before 5:30pm. If you cannot pick it up yourself, you must make arrangements for someone else to do so for you. Thank you all for making this another successful sale for our musicians!
From Ms. Jones & Mrs. Kershner:
It’s December! It’s time for our annual Student Council Holiday Door Decorating contest! If you are participating…all doors (including class gym doors) must be decorated by Friday, December 13. Feel free to decorate your locker too! If you need any decorating supplies please see Mrs. Kershner or Ms. Jones.
The Ithaca High School Student Council is helping those in need through their annual food drive. Students are stepping up as classes compete to see who can bring in the most food donations! The top class with the most donations will receive a Pizza Party! The runner up class will receive a prize. This fun and rewarding competition starts next week Monday, December 16th and will go through Friday, December 20th. Let’s come together to spread kindness and support those in need. Thank you for your generosity!
The High School Student Council will be kicking off the holiday with a Christmas Spirit Week that will be held December 16- December 20. We hope all staff and students will help us celebrate Spirit Week at Ithaca! This is a school wide event. All are welcome to participate! We will kick off next Monday, Dec 16 with Merry Morning Monday PJ Day!
From Mrs. Thompson:
Forensics students wishing to compete this year must meet with a coach before the winter break. Please schedule a time as soon as possible.
From 4-H:
The December meeting of the Ithaca Happy Hour 4-H Club will be next Sunday, December 15, at 6 PM in the Willow Valley Church basement. We will do a gift exchange - bring a gift valued at up to $20 suitable for anyone. Bring a holiday treat or snack to share. Cloverbuds who would like to participate in the gift exchange are welcome to come as well! For more information check out the Ithaca Happy Hour Facebook page.
From Mr. Louis:
The Young Investors Club will meet Monday, Dec 16th during HS lunch. If you are a high school student interested in joining, it’s not too late! Stop on Monday and see if this is a club for you!
From Mr. Herbst:
We will continue to announce birthdays at the beginning of the school day; however, they will no longer be listed on the announcements that are sent to the general public.
From Mr. Herbst:
Parents/guardians are informed of field trips via permission slips. Unlike an athletic event or music concert, field trips are not open invitations for the general public to attend. Therefore, as a safety precaution, field trips will no longer be listed on the calendar on the District's website.
Today, Ithaca Public Schools will have a scheduled early release at 2:00 p.m.
Hoy, las Escuelas Públicas de Ithaca tendrán una salida temprana programada a las 2:00 p.m.
The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear. Singing a big congratulations to the winner of the Ithaca Music Boosters calendar raffle for today, December 10th - Nancy Judson!
On Thursday, Dec 19th the FCA and RISE Program students will be having their annual Banana Bread Baking Day! We are seeking any baking donations to help make this outreach happen! Our goal is to double our loaves of bread from last year. (Last year we made 45 loaves). Our list of baking ingredients and supplies are listed in the flyer. If you feel led to donate please bring your items to Mrs. Kershner or Mrs. Wipperfurth before Thursday, Dec 19th. We appreciate your support in helping make this year's Banana Bread Baking Day a huge success!
On the 3rd day of Kindness students had to smile at everyone! It’s contagious!
Smiling at others is known to improve happiness and health.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Tue, Dec 10, 2024
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Pork soft-shell taco, Second Choice: Polish sausage
From Music Boosters:
The winner of the Ithaca Music Boosters 2024 calendar raffle for December 10th is Nancy Judson. Thank you to everyone who supports the Ithaca Music Department and its musicians of all ages.
Attention Middle School Student Council:
Today Tuesday Dec. 10, Student Council will be meeting during attack in room 104. We will discuss concessions on Thursday Dec. 12 and Elf Shop. Bring your folders with you to the meeting.
From NHS and FBLA:
As December approaches the weather gets colder and families are in need of winter gear! This year, NHS and FBLA have partnered together to hold a Winter Apparel Drive! From December 2-13 boxes will be placed in the commons for donations. Please drop off any cold weather clothing, including coats, socks, underwear, gloves, and mittens, as we are in need of all types of gear. Thank you!
From Ms. Jones & Mrs. Kershner:
It’s December! It’s time for our annual Student Council Holiday Door Decorating contest! If you are participating…all doors (including class gym doors) must be decorated by Friday, December 13. Feel free to decorate your locker too! If you need any decorating supplies please see Mrs. Kershner or Ms. Jones.
Also, the Student Council Holiday food drive will kick off the week of Dec 16-Dec 20….get ready for some fun competition…more info to come!
From 4-H:
The December meeting of the Ithaca Happy Hour 4-H Club will be next Sunday, December 15, at 6 PM in the Willow Valley Church basement. We will do a gift exchange - bring a gift valued at up to $20 suitable for anyone. Bring a holiday treat or snack to share. Cloverbuds who would like to participate in the gift exchange are welcome to come as well! For more information check out the Ithaca Happy Hour Facebook page.
Word of the Day:
Addle: to make or become confused Their brains were addled with fear when they realized they had no escape route.
This Day in History:
On this day in 1901, the first Nobel Prizes were distributed, marking the fifth anniversary of the death of Swedish industrialist Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, who founded and endowed the awards through his will.
From Mr. Herbst:
We will continue to announce birthdays at the beginning of the school day; however, they will no longer be listed on the announcements that are sent to the general public.
From Mr. Herbst:
Parents/guardians are informed of field trips via permission slips. Unlike an athletic event or music concert, field trips are not open invitations for the general public to attend. Therefore, as a safety precaution, field trips will no longer be listed on the calendar on the District's website.
It's time again for the annual Ithaca Passages collection. Each year, generous Ithaca families participate in what is typically Passages' largest donation collection. Sponsored by the Ithaca High School Student Council, the collection will begin next week - December 16th through 20th. Unexpired and nonperishable items in need are listed in the graphic included.
As December approaches the weather gets colder and families are in need of winter gear! This year, NHS and FBLA have partnered together to hold a Winter Apparel Drive! From December 2-13 boxes will be placed in the commons for donations. Please drop off any cold weather clothing, including coats, socks, underwear, gloves, and mittens, as we are in need of all types of gear. The collection ends this Friday. Thank you!
The Winter Band and Choir Concert for Grades 6 - 12 students is tonight, December 9, at 7:00 pm in the HS Gym. Enjoy our 6th grade band and choir, 7/8th grade band and choir, and the high school band and choir. These musicians under the direction of Mrs. Mary Beth Behrens, Mr. Wade McCoy, and Ms. Kyla Pluemer, will be presenting songs of the season.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Mon, Dec 9, 2024
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: BBQ Meatball bowl (meatballs, mashed potatoes, corn), Second Choice: Turkey & Cheese sub (cold)
From Music Boosters:
The winners of the Ithaca Music Boosters 2024 calendar raffle for the weekend and today are: December 7th is AJ Fowell, December 8th is Jason Dobbs, December 9th is Becca Keller. Thank you to everyone who supports the Ithaca Music Department and its musicians of all ages.
From Mrs. Behrens:
The Winter Band and Choir Concert for Grades 6 - 12 students is tonight, December 9, at 7:00 pm in the HS Gym. Band and Choir Students: We will be setting the gym up at 5:30 pm. If you are able to come at that time and help, we would appreciate it. Warm-up times for the band students tonight are: 6th Grade - 6:20 pm, 7th & 8th Grade - 6:30 pm, and High School - 6:45 pm. Warm-up times for choir students tonight are: High School - 6:20 pm, and 6th through 8th Grade - 6:45 pm.
From NHS and FBLA:
As December approaches the weather gets colder and families are in need of winter gear! This year, NHS and FBLA have partnered together to hold a Winter Apparel Drive! From December 2-13 boxes will be placed in the commons for donations. Please drop off any cold weather clothing, including coats, socks, underwear, gloves, and mittens, as we are in need of all types of gear. Thank you!
From Ms. Jones & Mrs. Kershner:
It’s December! It’s time for our annual Student Council Holiday Door Decorating contest! If you are participating…all doors (including class gym doors) must be decorated by Friday, December 13. Feel free to decorate your locker too! If you need any decorating supplies please see Mrs. Kershner or Ms. Jones.
Also, the Student Council Holiday food drive will kick off the week of Dec 16-Dec 20….get ready for some fun competition…more info to come!
From 4-H:
The December meeting of the Ithaca Happy Hour 4-H Club will be next Sunday, December 15, at 6 PM in the Willow Valley Church basement. We will do a gift exchange - bring a gift valued at up to $20 suitable for anyone. Bring a holiday treat or snack to share. Cloverbuds who would like to participate in the gift exchange are welcome to come as well! For more information check out the Ithaca Happy Hour Facebook page.
Word of the Day:
Fulgent (FULL-jint): a formal, poetic word used to describe something that is dazzlingly bright. It is a synonym of radiant. After a long, drizzly morning, a fulgent sun finally peeked out from behind the clouds.
This Day in History:
December 9, 1965, the animated special A Charlie Brown Christmas, featuring characters from Charles Schulz's popular Peanuts comic strip, first aired on American television, and it became a holiday classic.
From Mr. Herbst:
We will continue to announce birthdays at the beginning of the school day; however, they will no longer be listed on the announcements that are sent to the general public.
From Mr. Herbst:
Parents/guardians are informed of field trips via permission slips. Unlike an athletic event or music concert, field trips are not open invitations for the general public to attend. Therefore, as a safety precaution, field trips will no longer be listed on the calendar on the District's website.
On Thursday Dec. 12 the Middle School Student Council will be hosting concessions during the boys basketball game at Ithaca High School. During this event we will be accepting Elf Shop donations. This can be anything a child would like to gift a parent or guardian. We will also be accepting donations for the Bulldog Boutique/Blessing in a Bag program that provides easy to make breakfasts and lunches for any student who may wish to participate. Examples include non-refrigerated items, easy open pop tops. Individual cereals, oatmeal, granola bars, individual mac and cheese cups, pop top soup cans, etc. NO ITEMS WITH NUTS OR PEANUT BUTTER. NO ITEMS THAT NEED REFRIGERATION. Blessings in a bag is 100% confidential. Thank you all for your support
On the 5th Graders' 2nd Day of Kindness, your students gave to you.... write down two inspirational quotes to hang up in the hallways! What are you doing to spread kindness this season?
5th graders have started their 12 Days of Kindness Challenge!
Each day the students will have a new challenge to complete to spread Joy and Kindness throughout the Ithaca community and school!
Day 1: send a card to a military member
**If you would like to also send a card, the address to send it to is in the pictures.
"I won't ask for much this Christmas. I won't even ask for snow...." But many of the Ithaca Music Department supporters want to win in the Ithaca Music Boosters calendar raffle. The December 6th winner of the Ithaca Music Boosters 2024 calendar raffle is Randy and Shelly Schmidt. Thank you to everyone who supports the Ithaca Music Department and its musicians of all ages.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Fri, Dec 6, 2024
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Scalloped potatoes and ham, Second Choice: Bratwurst
From Music Boosters:
The December 6th winner of the Ithaca Music Boosters 2024 calendar raffle is Randy and Shelly Schmidt. Thank you to everyone who supports the Ithaca Music Department and its musicians of all ages.
From NHS and FBLA:
As December approaches the weather gets colder and families are in need of winter gear! This year, NHS and FBLA have partnered together to hold a Winter Apparel Drive! From December 2-13 boxes will be placed in the commons for donations. Please drop off any cold weather clothing, including coats, socks, underwear, gloves, and mittens, as we are in need of all types of gear. Thank you!
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting on Friday, December 6th during ATTACK in Ms. Ernzen’s room.
From PTSO:
Enjoy a night with your family and friends, plus free hot cocoa!! Our annual Gingerbread House Fun Night will be Friday, December 6 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the school commons. Judging will be at 7:15 p.m. and prizes will be awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. See the fliers or the PTSO facebook page for more information. We hope to see you there!
From Mr. Klang:
Youth (1st -5th grade) boys' basketball practice will be 8AM – 9AM in the Community Gym this Saturday, December 7th.
Youth (1st -5th grade) girls' basketball practice will be 8AM – 9AM in the High School Gym this Saturday, December 7th.
There will be a middle school girls' basketball open gym this Saturday, December 7th from 9:00AM to 10:30AM in the High School Gym.
From Ms. Jones & Mrs. Kershner:
It’s December! It’s time for our annual Student Council Holiday Door Decorating contest! If you are participating…all doors (including class gym doors) must be decorated by Friday, December 13. Feel free to decorate your locker too! If you need any decorating supplies please see Mrs. Kershner or Ms. Jones. Let us deck the halls- fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la!
Word of the Day:
Scuttle: to run with quick, hasty steps A crab scuttled under a rock as we passed by.
This Day in History:
On December 6, 1884, workers placed a nine-inch aluminum pyramid atop a tower of white marble, completing the construction of an impressive monument in honor of the nation’s first president, George Washington. The Washington monument is visited by more than 800,000 people each year.
From Mr. Herbst:
We will continue to announce birthdays at the beginning of the school day; however, they will no longer be listed on the announcements that are sent to the general public.
From Mr. Herbst:
Parents/guardians are informed of field trips via permission slips. Unlike an athletic event or music concert, field trips are not open invitations for the general public to attend. Therefore, as a safety precaution, field trips will no longer be listed on the calendar on the District's website.
