Ithaca School District

We sure LOVE throwback Thursdays 'round these parts! Enjoy!

Don't forget on Sunday the Ithaca Commons will be the location for the Arlene Alvin "Ithaca Lions Club" pancake fundraiser. Great food, a wonderful opportunity to help a community member, and outstanding silent auction items - including Ron Grangers FAMOUS homemade, hand poured flavored caramels. Those and so much more will be part of the silent auction on Sunday!

Ithaca Music Department families! The Brewhaha Coffee and Racine Danish Kringle fundraiser items will be ready for picking up at the MultiPurpose Room exterior door tomorrow, Thursday, March 14th at the end of the school day until 5:00pm. Do not drive in the fire lane before 3:45pm. If you are unable to pick up during that timeframe, you must arrange for someone to do so on your behalf. Questions may be directed to Juli Thompson juli.thompson@ithaca.k12.wi.us

Enjoy an afternoon with your family and friends at Symons Recreation Complex for FREE!!! March 17 from 1:30-3:55 p.m. the PTSO will be holding their Swim for Free Family Day. All you have to do is come to Symons and let them know at the counter that you are for the Ithaca PTSO Swim Day. We hope to see you there!

How was YOUR lunch today? At Ithaca, it was AWESOME! Students enjoyed a new menu item at lunch today - Bulldog Bowls which included Popcorn Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Corn and Shredded Cheese - They were quite the hit. One student gave them six thumbs up! Emelia even wore her Ithaca Bulldogs shirt today, so she matched with her lunch.

Congratulations to the following boys basketball players who earned academic all state. These athletes are recognized for having a GPA of 3.5 or higher. We are very proud of how dedicated our student-athletes work on and off the court! Well done, Bulldogs!

Last Friday, the Kindergarten students traveled to the Baraboo Children's Museum. While there, the students were able to put on their own circus and music concert, pretend play in the various exhibits, and create drawings of their favorite things they did at the museum. It was a great experience for our students, and we are grateful to Mrs. Schoen, and the staff at the Baraboo Children's Museum for making this trip possible.

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Wednesday March 13, 2024 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today - First Choice: Bulldog Bowl (popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, gravy, cheese), Second Choice: Grilled chicken, Corn, biscuit, peaches, milk From Ms. Okus: All High School Choir students should meet in the choir room during Attack today for a brief meeting about an upcoming field trip. From Mrs. Zorea: The Scholastic Book Fair is here! Shop for books in the Library from Tuesday-Friday, March 12-15th from 7:30-3:30pm. We have books for elementary, middle, and high school readers. From Mr. Andresen: Conference and State-level Math contests are happening this month. On Thursday, March 14th during 8th hour and ATTACK, math competitors will be taking the Conference Individual competition in Mr. Andresen’s room. At its conclusion, Mr. Fetterly will be hosting Pi Day celebrations. We hope to see everyone at both events! From Mr. Tobin and Ms. Okus: Band and Choir classes will be different this week. Today, 6th grade will have Choir, 7th/8th grade and High School will have Band. The schedule for the rest of the week will be outside the band room and choir room. From Track coaches: It’s not too late to join track! Talk with a coach or just come to practice tonight. The apparel store is open! Get your swag ordered by today at midnight, TONIGHT Wed, Mar 13. https://ithacawestontf24.itemorder.com/shop/home/ From Mrs. Burnley: The Ithaca High School Yearbook is selling business advertisements. There’s a variety of ad sizes to choose from starting at $40 for a business card size (⅛ of a page) up to $200 for a full-page ad. Ads are selling fast! Please contact Mrs. Burnley if you are interested in supporting the Ithaca High School Yearbook by purchasing an advertisement. From Forensics coaches: A reminder that the District contest is this Saturday, March 16th at Barneveld. Be to school by 6:15 am so we arrive on time. Practice often on your own and with a coach this week. Girls on the Run: Spring Registration Now OPEN An amazing program and an amazing opportunity open to grades 3-5, Girls on the Run is a curriculum-based program designed to empower girls to harness their full potential while providing health for the mind, body, and spirit! The spring season is April 2 to June 1, with practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays, after school in Richland Center. Transportation assistance is available. Register online here: https://www.pinwheel.us/register/index/S2024GOTR?sid=c14898c8f7bb4b46b82898d562426e3f (select the Richland Center Intermediate site option). Contact Lori Pulvermacher at 444-7291 or LLPulvermacher@gmail.com for more information. From Ms Schoen: The Ithaca Lions are looking for youth and adult help for the Sun, Mar 17 pancake breakfast that will benefit Arlene Alvin. Sign up here or see Ms Schoen. From PTSO: Enjoy an afternoon with your family and friends at Symons Recreation Complex for FREE!!! March 17 from 1:30-3:55 p.m. the PTSO will be holding their Swim for Free Family Day. All you have to do is come to Symons and let them know at the counter that you are for the Ithaca PTSO Swim Day. We hope to see you there! From Mr. Tobin: Come support your friends and peers at the Florida send-off concert! This concert will showcase what the High School band is playing in Florida and will also feature the 6th grade band. The concert is on Tuesday March 19th at 7 pm at Richland Center Performing Arts Council. From PTSO: Due to unexpected circumstances our March PTSO meeting had to be rescheduled. It will be next Tuesday, March 19 at 3:30pm in the LMC. We hope to see you there! From Ithaca/Weston Wrestling Club: Congratulations to today’s Calendar Raffle Winners! March 13th - Kelvin Janacek From Mr. Clary: You will be able to use the weight room over spring break from 7:30-9:00 am each day. Play Ball! Registration is Open! Attention 4K - 8th students and families: Registration is open for Youth Baseball and Softball. We are excited to roll out another season. Secure your place on the team by signing up online here: https://bit.ly/24IYBSREG Questions or need more information, contact Lori at LLPulvermacher@gmail.com or 608-444-7291. From Ms. Ernzen: There will be a Book Club meeting on Wednesday, March 13 during ATTACK in Ms. Ernzen’s room. WORD OF THE DAY: Cacophony: a mixture of loud and usually harsh unpleasant sounds. Cacophony can also refer to an incongruous or chaotic mixture. The sounds of shouting added to the cacophony on the streets. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1871: The German-born English astronomer William Herschel discovers Uranus, the seventh planet from the sun. Herschel’s discovery of a new planet was the first to be made in modern times, and also the first to be made by use of a telescope, which allowed Herschel to distinguish Uranus as a planet, not a star, as previous astronomers believed. BIRTHDAYS: none

It popped right out of nowhere, and we forgot to remind you! Tomorrow is POPCORN WEDNESDAY! The usual routine - $.50 per bag, limit of two bags. This week benefits the 4K! Pop up and get your tasty snack.

Congratulations to the following girls basketball players who earned academic all state. These athletes are recognized for having a GPA of 3.5 or higher. We are very proud of how dedicated our student-athletes work on and off the court! Well done, Lady Bulldogs!

Congratulations to the musicians that performed at the District Solo and Ensemble Competition last weekend! All Ithaca performers scored a 2 rating or higher, and we had 24 Ithaca performers medal. A special congratulations to Alyssa Mueller, Trista Pluemer, Alex Prouty, Anthony Prouty, and August Ringelstetter for receiving a 1* rating, meaning they will be performing again in April at the State Solo and Ensemble Competition at UW-Platteville. Great work, everyone!

The Scholastic Book Fair is here! Shop for books in the Library from Tuesday-Friday, March 12-15th from 7:30-3:30pm. We have books for elementary, middle, and high school readers. Or shop online at https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/ithacaelementaryschool

So many people, companies, and organizations provide SO MUCH to help our students. Today, we say THANK YOU to Richland Family Dental for providing toothbrushing kits for all our Elementary Students. Without our STRONG community behind us, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do!

Congratulations to the most recent Ithaca/Weston Wrestling Calendar Raffle Winners! March 8th - Gemma Lovell, March 9th- Angel Board, March 10th- Jed Kurer, March 11th- Remmington Fowell, March 12th- Sarah Williams

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Tuesday March 12, 2024 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today - First Choice: Cheeseburger, Second Choice: Chicken smackers, Sweet potato fries, pears, WG roll, milk From Mr. Tobin and Ms. Okus: Congratulations to the musicians that performed at the District Solo and Ensemble Competition last weekend! All Ithaca performers scored a 2 rating or higher, and we had 24 Ithaca performers medal. A special congratulations to Alyssa Mueller, Trista Pluemer, Alex Prouty, Anthony Prouty, and August Ringelstetter for receiving a 1* rating, meaning they will be performing again in April at the State Solo and Ensemble Competition at UW-Platteville. Great work, everyone! From Mrs. Zorea: The Scholastic Book Fair is here! Shop for books in the Library from Tuesday-Friday, March 12-15th from 7:30-3:30pm. We have books for elementary, middle, and high school readers. Students in Grades 6-12: Starting Tue, Mar 12, if you plan to go home on the bus with another student, you must bring a note to the office for verification and to receive a pass to ride the other bus. Elementary students will continue to bring notes regarding all transportation changes. From Mr. Tobin and Ms. Okus: Band and Choir classes will be different this week. Today, 6th grade will have Choir, 7th/8th grade and High School will have Band. The schedule for the rest of the week will be outside the band room and choir room. From Track coaches: It’s not too late to join track! Talk with a coach or just come to practice tonight. The apparel store is open! Get your swag ordered by tomorrow, Wed, Mar 13. https://ithacawestontf24.itemorder.com/shop/home/ From Mrs. Burnley: The Ithaca High School Yearbook is selling business advertisements. There’s a variety of ad sizes to choose from starting at $40 for a business card size (⅛ of a page) up to $200 for a full-page ad. Ads are selling fast! Please contact Mrs. Burnley if you are interested in supporting the Ithaca High School Yearbook by purchasing an advertisement. From Forensics coaches: A reminder that the District contest is this Saturday, March 16th at Barneveld. Be to school by 6:15am so we arrive on time. Practice often on your own and with a coach this week. Girls on the Run: Spring Registration Now OPEN An amazing program and an amazing opportunity open to grades 3-5, Girls on the Run is a curriculum-based program designed to empower girls to harness their full potential while providing health for the mind, body, and spirit! The spring season is April 2 to June 1, with practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays, after school in Richland Center. Transportation assistance is available. Register online here: https://www.pinwheel.us/register/index/S2024GOTR?sid=c14898c8f7bb4b46b82898d562426e3f (select the Richland Center Intermediate site option). Contact Lori Pulvermacher at 444-7291 or LLPulvermacher@gmail.com for more information. From Ms Schoen: The Ithaca Lions are looking for youth and adult help for the Sun, Mar 17 pancake breakfast that will benefit Arlene Alvin. Sign up here or see Ms Schoen. From Mr. Tobin: Come support your friends and peers at the Florida send-off concert! This concert will showcase what the High School band is playing in Florida and will also feature the 6th grade band. The concert is on Tuesday March 19th at 7 pm at Richland Center Performing Arts Council. From Ithaca/Weston Wrestling Club: Congratulations to the most recent Calendar Raffle Winners! March 8th - Gemma Lovell, March 9th- Angel Board, March 10th- Jed Kurer, March 11th- Remmington Fowell, March 12th- Sarah Williams From Mr. Clary: You will be able to use the weight room over spring break from 7:30-9:00 am each day. Play Ball! Registration is Open! Attention 4K - 8th students and families: Registration is open for Youth Baseball and Softball. We are excited to roll out another season. Secure your place on the team by signing up online here: https://bit.ly/24IYBSREG Questions or need more information, contact Lori at LLPulvermacher@gmail.com or 608-444-7291. From Ms. Ernzen: There will be a Book Club meeting on Wednesday, March 13 during ATTACK in Ms. Ernzen’s room. BIRTHDAYS: Elementary - Jett Elliott Middle School - none High School - none Faculty & Staff - Ms. Jensen

It's book fair time at Ithaca. https://youtube.com/shorts/AhTS8TX8Aig?si=4nfvYeZMISZ_bS3l

March 11, 2024 Today Parent-Teacher Conferences (No School) Mar 11 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM Ithaca-Weston Youth Wrestling practice 24615 WI-58, Richland Center, WI 53581, USA Mar 11 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM Board of Education Finance and Personnel Committee Meeting Ithaca School District, WI, USA Mar 11 06:30 PM - 06:30 PM School Board Meeting Ithaca School District, WI, USA Mar 11 07:00 PM - 07:00 PM Ithaca Game Club March 12 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM March 12, 2024 5th Grade CounterAct Presentation and Dinner 24615 WI-58, Richland Center, WI 53581, USA Mar 12 03:45 PM - 08:00 PM PTSO Meeting in the LMC beginning at 3:45pm. 24615 WI-58, Richland Center, WI 53581, USA Mar 12 03:45 PM - 05:00 PM Ithaca-Weston Youth Wrestling Practice Mar 12 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM March 14, 2024 Boys Basketball Awards Banquet 24615 WI-58, Richland Center, WI 53581, USA Mar 14 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM Ithaca-Weston Youth Wrestling practice Mar 14 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM March 16, 2024 District Forensics Contest 304 S Jones St, Barneveld, WI 53507, USA Mar 16 08:00 AM - 12:30 PM March 17, 2024 Ithaca Lion's Club Benefit 24615 WI-58, Richland Center, WI 53581, USA Mar 17 05:30 AM - 05:00 PM Elementary Girls Basketball Practice Community Gym Mar 17 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM Ithaca PTSO Free Symons Swim Day 1250 Symons Circle, (1250 US Hwy 14 West), Richland Center, WI 53581, USA Mar 17 01:30 PM - 04:00 PM

The first grade class has been busy exploring the world, from Mesopotamia to Egypt learning about pyramids, Pharaohs, and treasures buried deep in the earth to be found by archeologists. We are now traveling to Mexico and North America learning about Mayan culture and Native American culture. To celebrate the students made corn (maize) tortillas, colorful maya clothing and crowns. It's a great day to be a Bulldog!

The Ithaca first grade students enjoyed a fun Friday at the Black Earth Children's Museum. They explored space, veterinarian science, Native American living, spelunking, fishing and so much more. What a great day to be a Bulldog!

During the first semester, Ithaca middle school students were able to record books finished, and the class with the highest total number of books was able to choose their celebration. Sixth grade won and we celebrated with a movie and snacks. Since January 1st, we have been recording pages read and the competition is between classes rather than grade. The classes are grouped by class size and we will have two winning classes. One group is for classes with 12-14 students; the second group is classes with 16 kids. This reading competition will end at spring break and we will have one more competition that runs to the last week of the school year. Keep reading, keep learning, and keep winning! * Special thanks to Mary Larsen, English Language Arts Teacher, Ithaca Middle School