There are SO many GREAT things happening at Ithaca, it’s tough to fit it into a single video – BUT WE DID - ENJOY!
https://youtu.be/jgubjbza8nA
Announcements for Wed Feb 21, 2024
Lunch for today:
First Choice: Vegetable beef soup
Second Choice: Hot dog w/bun
California blend veggies, WG biscuits, peaches, milk
Spring is right around the corner. Sign up for High School & Middle school Track & Field Sheets are posted on the office window. Don’t miss out on the Fun!!!
From the school office: If you are planning to attend State Wrestling, please get your pre-planned absence arranged by bringing in a note from your parents. Preplanned forms must be turned in to the office by Wednesday afternoon.
From Ms Schoen:
The Ithaca Lions are looking for youth, and adult, help for the March 17 pancake breakfast that will benefit Arlene Alvin. Sign up here or see Ms Schoen. (remove 3.15.24)
From Mrs. Kershner:
Attention Juniors in the Youth Apprenticeship Program: please check your email and submit a picture of you ‘on the job’. This is due today, Wed, Feb 21st. Any questions please see Mrs. Kershner
If you are interested in attending a hands-on exploratory Healthcare Field Trip to the Richland Hospital…there is a sign up on the guidance door. Please sign up by today Wed, Feb 21st.
From Mrs. Stellner and Mrs. Pluemer:
Sources of Strength will meet on Thurs., Feb. 22nd, during ATTACK. High School Sources of Strength will meet in the LMC and Middle School Sources of Strength will meet in Mr. Kelly’s room.
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be this Friday, February 23. Elementary students, your classroom teacher will take your order and money. Middle School and High School students you will be able to purchase yours during breakfast, at the end of your hallways. Cost is $0.50 per bag, limit 2 bags per person. Help support the 5th grade class!
From Ithaca Music Boosters:
The Ithaca Music Boosters have kicked off the spring fundraiser featuring Brewhaha Roasters Coffee and Racine Danish Kringles. Find your favorite Ithaca Musician to support their spring music trips or other events. Money and forms are due to Mrs Thompson no later than Feb 23rd. Projected pick up date will be March 14th.
From PTSO:
RR1 PRICE REDUCTION....
All remaining inventory is $5 per tub. Reach out to Samantha Hilby (hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us) if you would like to make a purchase. Sales will run through March 7.
Attn Elementary Parents: GIRLS ON THE RUN SPRING SEASON REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 1
Open to grades 3-5, Girls on the Run is a curriculum-based program designed to empower girls to harness their full potential through understanding, valuing, teamwork, and critical life skills—while creatively incorporating running. It teaches 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. Mark your calendar: Registration opens March 1! Contact Lori Pulvermacher at 444-7291 or LLPulvermacher@gmail.com to learn more. Transportation assistance available. Check out GOTR at girlsontherunscwi.org. (Remove from announcements on 2/29)
WORD OF THE DAY:
Gratuitous means free
A local veterinary technician provides gratuitous services to the animal shelter twice a month.
THIS DAY IN HISTORY:
February 21, 1965: In New York City, Malcolm X, an African American nationalist and religious leader, is assassinated while addressing his Organization of Afro-American Unity. He was 39.
In June 1964 Malcolm founded the Organization of Afro-American Unity, which advocated Black identity and held that racism, not the white race, was the greatest foe of the African American.
Get to know our Ithaca Staff! Over the next few weeks, we will be highlighting our staff, both newly hired and old hands! Please enjoy our "Get to know you" posts. Today's featured Ithaca employee is Mckennen Tobin, Band Teacher at Ithaca .
Please join us in recognizing and congratulating our Ithaca High School Class of 2024 Valedictorian and Salutatorian!
🎓 Valedictorian- Alivya Young, Daughter of John and Angie Young. Alivya will be attending UW-Madison this fall and majoring in Nursing.
🎓 Salutatorian- Kaylee Peterson, Daughter of Lauren Moe and Andy Peterson. Kaylee will be attending UW-Stevens Point this fall and majoring in Environmental Education.
We wish both of you all the best and congratulations on this great accomplishment!
Congratulations to the Ithaca High School Forensics team! All 26 students competing last night in the Riverdale Sub-District qualified to move on to the District Contest! With an average score of almost 22 out of 25 per round, this is an achievement of which to be very proud. Well done! Two performers even earned perfect scores in one round each. Good luck at District!
Today is NATIONAL LEADERSHIP DAY. National Leadership Day is set aside to acknowledge the power of leadership. Every year, on February 20th, we recognize the impact that leaders make in people's lives as they seek to develop themselves and others.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Tue, Feb 20, 2024
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Ham sub, Second Choice: BBQ rib w/bun, Cheesy potatoes, pineapple, WG roll, milk
From Forensics Coaches:
Congratulations to the Ithaca High School Forensics team! All 26 students competing last night in the Riverdale Sub-District qualified to move on to the District Contest! With an average score of almost 22 out of 25 per round, this is an achievement of which to be very proud. Well done! Two performers even earned perfect scores in one round each. Good luck at District!
From the school office:
If you are planning to attend State Wrestling, please get your pre-planned absence arranged by bringing in a note from your parents. Preplanned forms must be turned in to the office by Wednesday afternoon.
From Ms Schoen:
The Ithaca Lions are looking for youth, and adult, help for the March 17 pancake breakfast that will benefit Arlene Alvin. Sign up here or see Ms Schoen.
From Ms. Sprecher:
FFA strawberries orders are due today and the strawberries will arrive the week of March 11. To order, please contact a FFA member, Ms. Sprecher or find an order form on the Ithaca FFA and Ithaca Schools Facebook page.
Concessions tonight are Music Boosters
It's FFA week! Today during MS and HS lunch there will be a Piggyback Barrels & Wheel Barrow Race contests. Tomorrow dress up day is Cowboy/Cowgirl. Cowboy hats are allowed but only Cowboy hats.
From Mrs. Burnley:
There will be an FBLA meeting during Attack Time on Tuesday, Feb 20th in Mrs. Burnley’s room. We will be discussing the State Leadership Conference, so it’s important to attend.
From Mrs. Kershner:
Attention Juniors in the Youth Apprenticeship Program: please check your email and submit a picture of you ‘on the job’. This is due no later than Wed, Feb 21st. Any questions please see Mrs. Kershner.
If you are interested in attending a hands-on exploratory Healthcare Field Trip to the Richland Hospital…there is a sign up on the guidance door. Please sign up by Wed, Feb 21st.
From Mrs. Stellner and Mrs. Pluemer:
Sources of Strength will meet on Thurs., Feb. 22nd, during ATTACK. High School Sources of Strength will meet in the LMC and Middle School Sources of Strength will meet in Mr. Kelly’s room.
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be this Friday, February 23. Elementary students, your classroom teacher will take your order and money. Middle School and High School students you will be able to purchase yours during breakfast, at the end of your hallways. Cost is $0.50 per bag, limit 2 bags per person. Help support the 5th grade class!
From Ithaca Music Boosters:
The Ithaca Music Boosters have kicked off the spring fundraiser featuring Brewhaha Roasters Coffee and Racine Danish Kringles. Find your favorite Ithaca Musician to support their spring music trips or other events. Money and forms are due to Mrs Thompson no later than Feb 23rd. Projected pick up date will be March 14th.
From PTSO:
RR1 PRICE REDUCTION....
All remaining inventory is $5 per tub. Reach out to Samantha Hilby (hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us) if you would like to make a purchase. Sales will run through March 7.
Attn Elementary Parents: GIRLS ON THE RUN SPRING SEASON REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 1
Open to grades 3-5, Girls on the Run is a curriculum-based program designed to empower girls to harness their full potential through understanding, valuing, teamwork, and critical life skills—while creatively incorporating running. It teaches 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. Mark your calendar: Registration opens March 1! Contact Lori Pulvermacher at 444-7291 or LLPulvermacher@gmail.com to learn more. Transportation assistance available. Check out GOTR at girlsontherunscwi.org.
WORD OF THE DAY: acquisitive: characterized by a strong desire to own or acquire more things. The game aims to teach middle schoolers to balance their acquisitive instincts with a consideration of what will benefit society as a whole.
THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1962: From Cape Canaveral, Florida, John Herschel Glenn Jr. is successfully launched into space aboard the Friendship 7 spacecraft on the first orbital flight by an American astronaut. Glenn, a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps, was among the seven men chosen by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in 1959 to become America’s first astronauts. A decorated pilot, he flew nearly 150 combat missions during World War II and the Korean War. In 1957, he made the first nonstop supersonic flight across the United States, flying from Los Angeles to New York in three hours and 23 minutes.
BIRTHDAYS:
Elementary - Cullen Hackl, Jaxton Riley
Middle School - Garrett Barlow
High School - none
Faculty & Staff - none
We've got spirit, how 'bout you? It's a HOME playoff game for the Ithaca girls TONIGHT! Show up and GET LOUD as you cheer on our team versus Riverdale.
Get to know our Ithaca Staff! Over the next few weeks, we will be highlighting our staff, both newly hired and old hands! Please enjoy our "Get to know you" posts. Today's featured Ithaca employee is Emily Zorea, Library Media Specialist, Ithaca School District.
CTE month continues... and we would like to give you a visual glimpse of Ithaca's Industrial Technology Education, Agriculture Education, Business Education and Family & Consumer Classes! We recognize the hands-on learning and skills development that prepares our students in becoming 'career ready'!
Congratulations to 4th grader Hudson Huebsch, and 5th graders Cameron Brown and Rylan Hash. They recently earned the privilege of wearing a hat during school for a day after reaching their I-Ready reading lesson goals! Cameron and Rylan were the first in their class to reach their goal.
I-Ready is an adaptive online assessment in math and reading that provides teachers with areas of strength and areas of growth for each student. Once students have completed the assessment, students are provided their own online path of lessons to complete based on the results of the assessment. Teachers have set lesson goals with their students.
The tradition of excellence continues! Ithaca/Weston High School wrestler, Nolen Waldner, punched his ticket to the 2024 WIAA State Wrestling Tournament by finishing 3rd in the 157 pound weight class at the Mineral Point Sectional on Saturday. He will continue his pursuit of the state podium on Thursday, February 22nd at the Kohl Center. Congratulations, Nolen and GOOD LUCK!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Mon, Feb 19, 2024
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Chicken parmesan, Second Choice: Pizzaroni hotdish, Bread sticks, broccoli, applesauce, milk
Congratulations to Nolen Waldner! At Saturday’s Sectional Wrestling Tournament, Nolen qualified for the WIAA State Wrestling Tournament. His first face off will be Thursday, February 22nd. Good luck, Nolen!
Good luck to the Ithaca High School forensics team tonight as they kickoff their season at Riverdale for the sub-district contest! Break a leg!
From Ms Schoen:
Students in Grades 6-12: Sign up in the office today to have your vision tested by the Ithaca Lions on Tuesday, February 20 beginning at 8am.
From Ms Schoen:
The Ithaca Lions are looking for youth, and adult, help for the March 17 pancake breakfast that will benefit Arlene Alvin. Sign up here or see Ms Schoen.
Attention all wrestling families! Raffle tickets and money need to be turned in to your coaches or JoEllen Neefe by Monday, Feb 19th. Thank you!
From Ms. Sprecher:
The Ithaca FFA is selling strawberries again this year. The students will be collecting orders until tomorrow Feb 20 and the strawberries will arrive the week of March 11. To order, please contact a FFA member, Ms. Sprecher or find an order form on the Ithaca FFA and Ithaca Schools Facebook page.
Tomorrow night’s girls basketball playoff game has nobody working concessions. Please contact Ms. Sprecher if you are interested.
It's FFA week! Today during MS and HS lunch there will be a milk chug contest. Tomorrow dress up day is Flannel.
From Mrs. Kershner:
Attention Juniors in the Youth Apprenticeship Program: please check your email and submit a picture of you ‘on the job’. This is due no later than Wed, Feb 21st. Any questions please see Mrs. Kershner.
If you are interested in attending a hands-on exploratory Healthcare Field Trip to the Richland Hospital…there is a sign up on the guidance door. Please sign up by Wed, Feb 21st.
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be this Friday, February 23. Elementary students, your classroom teacher will take your order and money. Middle School and High School students you will be able to purchase yours during breakfast, at the end of your hallways. Cost is $0.50 per bag, limit 2 bags per person. Help support the 5th grade class!
From Ithaca Music Boosters:
The Ithaca Music Boosters have kicked off the spring fundraiser featuring Brewhaha Roasters Coffee and Racine Danish Kringles. Find your favorite Ithaca Musician to support their spring music trips or other events. Money and forms are due to Mrs Thompson no later than Feb 23rd. Projected pick up date will be March 14th.
From PTSO:
RR1 PRICE REDUCTION....
All remaining inventory is $5 per tub. Reach out to Samantha Hilby (hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us) if you would like to make a purchase. Sales will run through March 7.
Attn Elementary Parents: GIRLS ON THE RUN SPRING SEASON REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 1
Open to grades 3-5, Girls on the Run is a curriculum-based program designed to empower girls to harness their full potential through understanding, valuing, teamwork, and critical life skills—while creatively incorporating running. It teaches 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. Mark your calendar: Registration opens March 1! Contact Lori Pulvermacher at 444-7291 or LLPulvermacher@gmail.com to learn more. Transportation assistance available. Check out GOTR at girlsontherunscwi.org.
WORD OF THE DAY: Prognosticate: to predict or foreshadow something. Our company uses current trends to prognosticate what the workplace of the future will be like.
THIS DAY IN HISTORY: On February 19, 1847, the first rescuers reach surviving members of the Donner Party, a group of California-bound emigrants stranded by snow in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. In the summer of 1846, in the midst of a Western-bound fever sweeping the United States, 89 people—including 31 members of the Donner and Reed families—set out in a wagon train from Springfield, Illinois. After arriving at Fort Bridger, Wyoming, the emigrants decided to avoid the usual route and try a new trail recently blazed. The shortcut was nothing of the sort: It set the Donner Party back nearly three weeks and cost them much-needed supplies. On October 28 they camped at Truckee Lake, located in the high mountains 21 kilometers northwest of Lake Tahoe. Overnight, an early winter storm blanketed the ground with snow, blocking the mountain pass and trapping the Donner Party.
BIRTHDAYS: none
Get to know our Ithaca Staff! Over the next few weeks, we will be highlighting our staff, both newly hired and old hands! Please enjoy our "Get to know you" posts. Today's featured Ithaca employee is Kayla Okus, Choir and Music Teacher at Ithaca .
Ithaca will participate in a program named Wisconsin chili lunch February 22. Please encourage your children to choose chili for lunch next Thursday.
Ithaca participará en un programa llamado "Wisconsin Chili Lunch" (chili con carne en Wisconsin) el 22 de febrero. Favor de animar a sus hijos a elegir chili para el almuerzo el próximo jueves.
Ms. Jensen's Kindergarten class had a special visitor join them on Wednesday! Their TA, Katie, brought in Paisley the goat for the students to meet, pet, and ask questions about. The students had some great questions and loved the sweet noises Paisley was making. This is another great example of learning made fun at Ithaca!
Cheer on the Ithaca/Weston High School wrestlers competing tomorrow at Mineral Point High School in the Sectional Tournament. Ashtin Bennet, Nolan Waldner, Mac Neefe, and Kaylee Manning hope to punch their ticket to the State Tournament! Tickets are cashless only, and you may purchase yours ahead of time to skip the line. Good luck, wrestlers! https://gofan.co/event/1399770?schoolId=WI13618
RR1 PRICE REDUCTION!
The Ithaca PTSO is reducinig all remaining inventory to $5 per tub. Reach out to Samantha Hilby (hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us) if you would like to make a purchase.
The Ithaca/Weston Wrestling Boosters are grateful for all the support this season, especially with the annual Calendar Raffle! If you have tickets to turn in, those should go to coaches or JoEllen Neefe by Monday, February 19th. If you would still like to purchase one, reach out to JoEllen Neefe or an active booster club member. Thank you all for another great fundraiser!
Additionally, volunteers and donations are still needed for the upcoming youth tournament. Contact Jessie Brandt, Mindy Drea, or browse the sign up link below.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1eDcpKWgeWcRYvqm4KwBRK1qrLAr8QNosPF_3phckljw/edit?usp=sharing
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Fri, Feb 16, 2024
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Sassy chicken, Second Choice: Meatloaf and potatoes, Spinach salad, mixed fruit, WG roll, milk
From Ithaca/Weston Wrestling Boosters:
Cheer on the Ithaca/Weston High School wrestlers competing tomorrow at Mineral Point High School in the Sectional Tournament. Ashtin Bennet, Nolan Waldner, Mac Neefe, and Kaylee Manning hope to punch their ticket to the State Tournament! Tickets are cashless only, and you may purchase yours ahead of time to skip the line. Good luck, wrestlers! https://gofan.co/event/1399770?schoolId=WI13618
All wrestling families! Raffle tickets and money need to be turned in to your coaches or JoEllen Neefe by Monday, Feb 19th. Thank you!
From Forensics coaches:
Our first contest is Mon, Feb 19 at Riverdale Elementary. Make good use of today to talk with coaches. Ms Schmitt is gone today.
From Ms. Sprecher:
The Ithaca FFA is selling strawberries again this year. The students will be collecting orders until Feb 20 and the strawberries will arrive the week of March 11. To order, please contact a FFA member, Ms. Sprecher or find an order form on the Ithaca FFA and Ithaca Schools facebook page.
Quiz bowl will meet in Ms. Sprecher’s room Friday during ATTACK.
From Ithaca Music Boosters:
The Ithaca Music Boosters have kicked off the spring fundraiser featuring Brewhaha Roasters Coffee and Racine Danish Kringles. Find your favorite Ithaca Musician to support their spring music trips or other events. Money and forms are due to Mrs Thompson no later than Feb 23rd. Projected pick up date will be March 14th.
From PTSO:
RR1 PRICE REDUCTION....
All remaining inventory is $5 per tub. Reach out to Samantha Hilby (hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us) if you would like to make a purchase. Sales will run through March 7.
Attn Elementary Parents: GIRLS ON THE RUN SPRING SEASON REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 1
Open to grades 3-5, Girls on the Run is a curriculum-based program designed to empower girls to harness their full potential through understanding, valuing, teamwork, and critical life skills—while creatively incorporating running. It teaches 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. Mark your calendar: Registration opens March 1! Contact Lori Pulvermacher at 444-7291 or LLPulvermacher@gmail.com to learn more. Transportation assistance available. Check out GOTR at girlsontherunscwi.org.
WORD OF THE DAY: Docile is used to describe those who are easily taught, led, or managed. Though the professor feared a rowdy incoming class, he found that his new students were docile and eager to learn.
THIS DAY IN HISTORY: February 16, 1968 the first official "911" call was placed in the United States.
BIRTHDAYS:
Elementary - Meili Dobson today
Middle School - none
High School - Kelsea Coleman Sat
Faculty & Staff - none