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May 7th, 2021 Today is a Day 1 Elementary Day 4 Today is a Day 2 for Band and Choir: 6th Grade Choir, 7th & 8th Grade Band, and HS Choir have rehearsals today. HS...
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In honor of Nurses Week, we recognize our School Nurse, Skyla Wanless. An Ithaca alumna, Skyla has shown so much compassion and dedication to our school, especially this year with much of her role being different from the traditional School Nurse role. Thank you, Skyla! view image
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May 7th, 2021 Today is a Day 1 Elementary Day 4 Today is a Day 2 for Band and Choir: 6th Grade Choir, 7th & 8th Grade Band, and HS Choir have rehearsals today. HS Choir will meet in the gym during ATTACK time Lunch for today: First choice-, Hamburger, Second choice, Pizza, Baked Beans, Carrots & Dip, Peaches, Dinner Roll, Milk Bus leaves for track on Saturday to Riverdale at 8:35. Grades 5 - 11 Band Students: Summer band lesson forms are due to Mrs. Behrens today. The weight room will be closed after school today and after school Monday. Middle School Student Council applications are due Friday, May 14. If you are planning to apply, please be sure to have yours turned into Mrs. Hilby by the end of the day on May 14. High School Students: If you are bringing a guest to Prom, that is not an Ithaca student, you must sign them up on the sheet located in the office by Friday, May 14th. Attn Middle and High School students: Anyone participating in the WI Newspaper Association's Editorial Writing or Cartoon contest should have their entries to Mrs. Plonka by Wednesday, May 12. This Date in History: On May 7, 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven’s ninth and final symphony debuts at Vienna’s Theater am Kärntnertor. The Ninth Symphony required the largest orchestra ever employed by Beethoven, and was unusual at the time for its use of voices in addition to instruments. Beethoven hand-picked two young singers, 18-year-old Henriette Sontag and 20-year-old Caroline Unger, for the soprano and alto parts. He stood on stage and appeared to conduct the orchestra when the Ninth debuted, although due to his deafness the players were instructed to ignore the composer and instead follow Michael Umlauf, the actual conductor. Attn Middle and High School Students: If you have any interest in pursuing a science career, you are encouraged to participate in this FREE and FLEXIBLE online Summer Science Camp sponsored by Morgridge Institute and UW-Madison. It takes place Wednesdays from June 23 to July 28th either from 10-11 AM or from 3-4 PM. There are several topics to choose from. To get signed up, and/or if you need to check out a chromebook to participate, contact Mrs. Plonka (plonjil@ithaca.k12.wi.us) by Wednesday, May 12. On behalf of the National Honor Society, we’d like to thank each teacher and staff member for all of your dedication to your profession. The student body will forever be grateful for all you have done for us. Today we are recognizing teachers with 26 years and up in education. Julie Prouty 26 years, Kathleen Schoen 27 years, Peg Durkin 28 years, Jill Pinkstaff 29 years, Jim Favreau 29 years, Melony Wontor 29 years, David Triphan 32 years, Kris Willis 33 years, Mary Beth Behrens 34 years, Lynn Umhoefer 43 years. Thank you for your service! Word of the Day Incredulous [in·cred·u·lous] adj.1. Skeptical; disbelieving. “Most people are incredulous of stories about flying saucers.” 2. Expressive of disbelief. Elementary—none H.S.M.S.—none Staff— on Sunday, Mrs. Penfield
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Do you know where your library books are? The LMC is gearing up for the Summer Library Check Out, and we're hoping you can check at home for some missing library books. To help give you some ideas, check out the top 10 places to find your child’s lost library books: 1. Between the bed and the wall (even I fall asleep reading) 2. Between the bed and the other wall (so I guess that's the floor, but you get it) 3. Shoved in the back of the bookcase (usually flat against the back, especially for small books) 4. Underneath the couch (keeping them handy!) 5. The bathroom (obvious reasons) 6. In the car (the book wanted to go on a trip!) 7. Inside the dresser (slid in with the pile of socks?) 8. Under the bed (it was originally in the #2 spot, but then got kicked) 9. Between the sheets (usually found at the foot of the bed) 10. On the very bottom of the toybox!! Help us gather as many outstanding library books as possible before the Summer Library Check Out begins at the end of May. Stay tuned for details! view image
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Last night over 50 students gathered in memory of Mason. We shared readings, poems and expressed how much he will be missed. We whispered peace, when we didn't know the words to speak. We cried many tears but also smiled and laughed. We found another level of connection with each other and with Mason. We are grateful for the memories and will hold onto them forever. 💙🕊 view image
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May 6th, 2021 Today is a Day 2 Elementary Day 3 Today is a Day 1 for Band and Choir: 6th Grade Band, 7th & 8th Grade Choir, and HS Band have rehearsals today. Lunch for today: First choice-, Tater Tot Casserole, Second choice, Brat, Caesar Salad, Applesauce, Dinner Roll, Milk Please release Baseball, Softball teams at 2:35 today. The bus will leave at 2:50 Please release middle school track at 2:30 today. Bus leaves at 2:45 for their track meet. The weight room will be closed after school today due to the away baseball game. Art Club meeting during attack today. Grades 5 - 11 Band Students: Summer band lesson forms are due to Mrs. Behrens tomorrow (Friday). Middle School Student Council applications are due Friday, May 14. If you are planning to apply, please be sure to have yours turned into Mrs. Hilby by the end of the day on May 14. High School Students: If you are bringing a guest to Prom, that is not an Ithaca student, you must sign them up on the sheet located in the office by Friday, May 14th. Sergeant First Class Steven Turk, an ARMY recruiter from Baraboo, will be here today during High School lunch hour. He will be set up outside by the picnic tables. Please visit his table for any information & questions you may have about the ARMY. OR just stop by to thank him for his service. Attn Middle and High School students: Anyone participating in the WI Newspaper Association's Editorial Writing or Cartoon contest should have their entries to Mrs. Plonka by Wednesday, May 12. Attn Middle and High School Students: If you have any interest in pursuing a science career, you are encouraged to participate in this FREE and FLEXIBLE online Summer Science Camp sponsored by Morgridge Institute and UW-Madison. It takes place Wednesdays from June 23 to July 28th either from 10-11 AM or from 3-4 PM. There are several topics to choose from. To get signed up, and/or if you need to check out a chromebook to participate, contact Mrs. Plonka (plonjil@ithaca.k12.wi.us) by Wednesday, May 12. Any High School student interested in a summer job please see Mrs. Kershner. We have heard from many local businesses who are looking for employees! Richland Center Wastewater Treatment Plant, Richland Patterns, Jensen Casting, St. Luke's Daycare in Plain, local banks & nursing homes, Lime Ridge Ag, Primex in Reedsburg and the list goes on. Stop in the guidance office to discover a career pathway for you! Any Sophomore or Junior interested in the Youth Apprenticeship Healthcare CNA Program this summer...please see Mrs. Kershner for any questions you may have. “According to nces.ed.gov, there are currently 3.3 million full-time-equivalent teachers in public schools!” Today we are recognizing teachers with 6-25 years in education. Jenna Wipperfurth 6 years, Kyle Kelly 7 years, David Klang 7 years, Heather Owen 7 years, Liz Neimeyer 7 years, Brittany Penfield 8 years, Greg Herbst 11 years, Mike Mani 11 years, Carrie Pope 12 years, Denise Huffar 14 years, Liz Pulvermacher 14 years, Zac Thome 14 years, Sarah Bailey 16 years, Chris Lechnir 17 years, Andrea Newkirk 20 years, Wendy Jensen 20 years, Kara Steinmetz 22 years, Cheri Jacobson 25 years, Denise Brewer 25 years, Meredith Bevan 25 years, Thank you for your service! This Date in History: On May 6, 1940, John Steinbeck was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for his novel The Grapes of Wrath.The book traces the fictional Joad family of Oklahoma as they lose their family farm and move to California in search of a better life. They encounter only more difficulties and a downward slide into poverty. The book combines simple, plain-spoken language and a compelling plot with rich description. One of Steinbeck’s most effective works of social commentary, the novel also wonthe National Book Award. Word of the Day Odious oh-dee-uhs adj. Extremely unpleasant; repulsive. Deserving of hatred or repugnance. “The detective said it was the most odious crime she had ever seen.” Elementary—none H.S.M.S.—none