Middle School life!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Thu, Dec 21, 2023
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Mini Corn Dogs, Second Choice: Cheeseburger/Bun, Carrots, Mandarin Oranges, WG Roll
From Forensics coaches:
We missed some of you at our meeting! It’s not too late to join forensics. Stop to chat with Ms. Schmitt, Mrs. Thompson, or Mrs. Zorea or email Mrs. Murphey if you have any questions. Before break please talk with a coach about your category.
From Ms Durkin:
The annual Passages Food Drive is underway and the 4th grade is currently in 1st place with 10 boxes collected! The 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grade are in 2nd place with 5 boxes each. We have collected a grand total of 39 boxes… we still have today and tomorrow! Each elementary classroom will have boxes and student council representatives to help the kids get into the fun of giving. Class advisors will also have boxes in their classrooms for students to donate in the middle school and high school. All classes kindergarten through 12th grade will be able to compete and the class that collects the most boxes will get a Pizza Hut pizza party hosted by the student council. Our last day to collect will be Friday morning Dec 22. Student Council members remember to check in with your assigned classrooms every morning to count boxes and replace boxes!
From Jacob Manning:
There is a sign up sheet for Middle School wrestling on the office window. There will be a meeting Thursday at ATTACK time in Mr. Kelly’s room. Practice will start on Tue, Jan 2 in the mezzanine after school. You can get brat sale forms from Mrs Thompson.
From Ms. Sprecher:
Concessions on Fri, Dec 22 is Student Council.
Friday is pajama day.
A reminder that tomorrow is an Early Release for Winter Break. School resumes for students and staff on Tuesday, January 2nd. The district buildings will also be closed until that day.
Birthdays: none
Ithaca Science ROCKS!
Ithaca would like to welcome a new substitute to our team team!
Ithaca Public Schools wishes our students, families, staff, and community a very joyful holiday season. As a reminder, Friday, December 22nd is a scheduled Early Release. Elementary students will begin releasing at 12:15pm and the final Middle and High School bell is at 12:34pm. The Ithaca Public Schools buildings will be closed, students and staff will be on winter break until Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Any urgent or emergent needs should be communicated to District Administration via email.
We have Christmas spirit YES WE DO, We have Christmas spirit HOW ABOUT YOU?
The 10th day of kindness was to make a Thank You card to their bus driver or to whoever brings them to school! The 5th graders have done such a great job so far! Just 2 days left!
From Mr. Greg Herbst, Ithaca Administrator:
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Friends of Ithaca Schools,
There was a medical event at Ithaca Schools earlier today, which I am proud to say was addressed very well by the professionals within the building. Unfortunately, in today’s society, this event was followed by some students posting and sharing messages on social media that are inaccurate.
Please take advantage of this teachable moment to educate your children about proper decorum when posting on social media and the importance of not posting or sharing information that you do not know to be true or is not of your personal concern.
Thank you.
Mr. Greg Herbst, Ithaca Administrator:
The Ithaca boy’s basketball game time for Friday has changed. JV will start at 4:30 and varsity to follow at 6.
What's happening at Ithaca? More than you could ever imagine! Enjoy todays YouTube Presentation, from Ithaca's YouTube Channel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGQr1m0bBk0
Mrs. Burnley has the Ithaca Business Education room looking festive AND bright!
A reindeer was sighted at Ithaca, story at 11.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone!
“Merry Christmas” is hung from the ceiling with care........
On the 9th day of kindness, the 5th graders wrote either a poem or a comic strip for a friend!
Thanks to Mrs. Zorea and Mrs. Thompson for making books fun AND easily accessible in the Ithaca LMC!
Take a look and find a book!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Wed, Dec 20, 2023
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Vegetable Beef Soup, Second Choice: Brat/Bun, WG Biscuits, Mixed Vegetables, Peaches
From: Ms Durkin:
Student Council meeting today in the art room during ATTACK. ALL members must attend.
From Middle School Girls Basketball:
There is a sign-up sheet for 6th-8th grade girls basketball posted on the outside of the office. There will be an open gym today after school until 5pm with a parent meeting to follow.
Mrs. Kershner:
FCA Christmas Huddle will be Thu, Dec 21. Join us for breakfast, devotion, and an inspiring message.
From Jacob Manning:
There is a sign up sheet for Middle School wrestling on the office window. There will be a meeting Thursday at ATTACK time in Mr. Kelly’s room. Practice will start on Tuesday January 2nd in the mezzanine after school. You can get brat sale forms from Mrs Thompson. Fri, Dec 22.
From Forensics coaches:
We missed some of you! It’s not too late to join forensics. Stop to chat with Ms. Schmitt, Mrs. Thompson, or Mrs. Zorea or email Mrs. Murphey if you have any questions. Before break please talk with a coach about your category.
From Ms Durkin:
The annual Passages Food Drive is underway and the 4th grade is currently in 1st place with 5 boxes collected! We have collected a grand total of 13boxes… we still have three days left! Each elementary classroom will have boxes and student council representatives to help the kids get into the fun of giving. Class advisors will also have boxes in their classrooms for students to donate in the middle school and high school. All classes kindergarten through 12th grade will be able to compete and the class that collects the most boxes will get a Pizza Hut pizza party hosted by the student council. Our last day to collect will be Friday morning Dec 22. Student Council members remember to check in with your assigned classrooms every morning to count boxes and replace boxes!
From Ms. Sprecher:
Concessions on Fri, Dec 22 is Student Council.
Thursday is Ugly Holiday/Christmas Sweater day.
Birthdays: none
Ms. Larsen, Ithaca English Language Arts teacher, recently held a “Reading” competition pitting MS and HS students head-to-head. Congrats to the 6th grade team for taking the victory!
Ithaca REALLY does have the BEST doors, and arguably the MOST spirit!
Please enjoy this Ithaca YouTube Presentation!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgGGFJXegcg
This student’s Christmas sweater is LIT, literally! It was BLINKING. Very on-point!
A group of 6th Graders brought some fun and Christmas cheer into the Middle School hallway! They used their creative energy to turn the MS doors into Santa's stables, with reindeer to match the personality or subject of the teacher in each room.
