Ithaca School District

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Thurs, Feb 2, 2023 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today - First Choice: Mac & Cheese, Second Choice: Cheeseburger, California Vegetables, Applesauce, Dessert, WG Dinner roll, Milk From Miss Schmitt: UW-Richland Theatre is producing "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" this spring, and we need YOU! There are MANY roles for students including the main characters Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy, as well as forest creatures, goblins, and unicorns! Auditions will be held at the UW-Richland Coppertop tonight starting at 6:30. Everyone is welcome to audition - NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! For more information, contact Miss Schmitt, or the director at sharpwi@uwplatt.edu From Mrs. Boland and Mrs. Burnley: There will be a Junior Class Meeting in Mrs. Boland's room on Fri, Feb 3 during Attack. From Ms. Sprecher: Fri, Feb 3 concession is the Archery club. Seniors please sign up to help. There will be an Ithaca Baseball Booster meeting this Fri, Feb 3 after the varsity boys basketball game. From Mrs. Burnley: FBLA Regional Leadership Conference will be held Saturday, Feb. 4 at Lancaster High School. If you are attending, make sure that your permission slip is turned in by Friday, Feb. 3. We will meet the bus Saturday at 6:30 am outside the band room. Ithaca School Foundation and PTSO: The Ithaca School Foundation's Trivia Night is back! Get a team together and join the fun on Fri, Feb 17 starting at 6 PM in the Commons. Cost is $50 per team of 8 people with a limit of 20 teams. There will also be a silent auction and concessions by the FCCLA. To reserve your spot or if you are interested in donating to the silent auction, contact Rob Richards at 585-2137 or via email at rob@richardsinsure.com. Proceeds from the trivia night and the silent auction will go to the outside digital sign fund. From Ms. Sprecher: The Ithaca FFA is selling strawberries again this year. Orders will be due by Thur, Feb 23 and delivery is Monday, March 6. A flat of 8 quarts is $30 and half a flat is $20. Contact an FFA member to order or use the google form that is on the FFA Facebook page. The link is https://forms.gle/1CKPXKdZarJ5Uv1v8. From Mrs. Burnley: Fri, Feb 24 is the last day to preorder an Ithaca High School Yearbook. Yearbooks are $50 and have to be paid in full before they are picked up. Very few extra yearbooks are ordered, they will be $5 more and sold on a first come basis. See Mrs. Burnley or order a yearbook online at Jostens.com to reserve your copy now. From Mrs. Burnley: The Ithaca High School Yearbook has a few available ads to sell. Ads start at $20 for a one line ad and go up to $200 for a full page ad. Please contact Mrs. Burnley if you are interested in purchasing an ad before they are all sold. From Miss Schmitt: Wesley Brown is collecting cans for Ben Huebsch! Cans can be dropped off in Miss Schmitt's room, 204, and Wes will be donating all of his proceeds to the Huebsch family. From 6th Grade Students Avaya and McKailah: Through this week, we are selling bracelets to raise money for the Heubsch family! We will be selling during Middle School breakfast and lunch. Prices vary based on style, and custom orders will be available for $4. There are NO REFUNDS. From Archery Club: The Ithaca Archery Club would like to congratulate Ryan Tourdot for winning the overall biggest buck in the Big Buck Contest this year, and Marshell Self as the random draw winner in the contest. Thank you to all the students who entered this year! Congrats to all the successful hunters this year! There will be 3rd/4th grade boys and girls youth basketball practice Saturday, February 4th from 9:00 to 10:00 in the old gym. Word of the Day: névé Broadly, névé refers to a field of coarse, granular snow, but when used narrowly it means "the partially compacted granular snow that forms the surface part of the upper end of a glacier." After years of compaction, the constant pressure eventually transforms névé into glacial ice. This Day in History: On February 2, 1913, New York City's Grand Central Terminal opens for the first time. Birthdays: Elementary: none MS/HS: Jacey Maxwell

Recently, second graders created their own instruments using recycled materials from home. As our band marched around the school, we learned a great deal about rhythm, pitch, and working together. Thank you to Mr. Crawford and Mrs. Neimeyer for all your knowledge sharing!

Due to technical difficulties, this newsletter did NOT get sent out yesterday as planned. Ok not really TECHNICAL difficulties, more like Mr. Hess forgetting to press SEND. So, here is the January "Farm to School" Newsletter.

Congratulations to Ithaca students who earned placement to our 2nd Quarter Honor Roll!

Announcements: Wed, Feb 1, 2023 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today - First Choice: Cheese Quesadilla, Second Choice: Ham and Cheese Sub, Steamed Carrots, Pineapple, WG Dinner roll, Milk From Ms. Durkin: Art club sweatshirts are in! If you ordered one, pick it up in the art room today. From Miss Schmitt: UW-Richland Theatre is producing "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" this spring, and we need YOU! There are MANY roles for students including the main characters Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy, as well as forest creatures, goblins, and unicorns! Auditions will be held at the UW-Richland Coppertop Theatre on Wed, Feb 1, and Thur, Feb 2 starting at 6:30. Everyone is welcome to audition - NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! For more information, contact Miss Schmitt, or the director at sharpwi@uwplatt.edu From Mr. Herbst: There will be an informational meeting during ATTACK on Wed, Feb 1 in room 312 for high school students interested in joining Club Efficacy. As the name implies, the premise of this student group will be to create positive outcomes within our school and community. From Mrs. Kershner: FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) will meet on Thur, Feb 2nd at 7:00am. Join us for a great breakfast and a powerful devotion and message called "Dare to be Different." All middle school and high school students are welcome! Hope you will join us and bring a friend! From Mrs. Boland and Mrs. Burnley: There will be a Junior Class Meeting in Mrs. Boland's room on Friday, Feb. 3rd during Attack. From Ms. Sprecher: Thursday's concession is the Senior class and Friday's concession is the Archery club. Seniors please sign up to help. The Ithaca FFA is selling strawberries again this year. Orders will be due by Feb. 23 and delivery is Monday, March 6. A flat of 8 quarts is $30 and half a flat is $20. Contact an FFA member to order or use the google form that is on the FFA Facebook page.. (DON'T READ THIS PART, IT IS JUST FOR THE PRINTED/EMAILED ANNOUNCEMENTS) The link is https://forms.gle/1CKPXKdZarJ5Uv1v8. Ithaca School Foundation and PTSO: The Ithaca School Foundation's Trivia Night is back! Get a team together and join the fun on Fri, Feb 17 starting at 6 PM in the Commons. Cost is $50 per team of 8 people with a limit of 20 teams. There will also be a silent auction and concessions by the FCCLA. To reserve your spot or if you are interested in donating to the silent auction, contact Rob Richards at 585-2137 or via email at rob@richardsinsure.com. Proceeds from the trivia night and the silent auction will go to the outside digital sign fund. From Ms. Sprecher: The Ithaca FFA is selling strawberries again this year. Orders will be due by Feb. 23 and delivery is Monday, March 6. A flat of 8 quarts is $30 and half a flat is $20. Contact an FFA member to order or use the google form that is on the FFA Facebook page. The link is https://forms.gle/1CKPXKdZarJ5Uv1v8. From Miss Schmitt: Wesley Brown is collecting cans for Ben Huebsch! Cans can be dropped off in Miss Schmitt's room, 204, and Wes will be donating all of his proceeds to the Huebsch family. From 6th Grade Students Avaya and McKailah: Through this week, we are selling bracelets to raise money for the Heubsch family! We will be selling during Middle School breakfast and lunch. Prices vary based on style, and custom orders will be available for $4. There are NO REFUNDS. From Archery Club: The Ithaca Archery Club would like to congratulate Ryan Tourdot for winning the overall biggest buck in the Big Buck Contest this year, and Marshell Self as the random draw winner in the contest. Thank you to all the students who entered this year! Congrats to all the successful hunters this year! There will be an Ithaca Baseball Booster meeting this Friday February 3rd after the varsity boys basketball game. Word of the Day: Savant is a formal word that refers to a learned person, especially someone with detailed knowledge about a particular subject. The word is also used to refer to a person affected with a developmental disorder who exhibits exceptional skill or brilliance in a particular subject or field. His sister is a computer savant, so he knows he can call her whenever he has technical issues. This Day in History: February 1, 1884: The first portion, or fascicle, of the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), considered the most comprehensive and accurate dictionary of the English language, is published. Today, the QED is the definitive authority on the meaning, pronunciation and history of over half a million English words, past and present. Birthdays: Elementary: MS/HS: Kayl Ryan

Many people have asked! YES! Valentine's Day Sweetheart Steak Supper in the Wallace Student Center on the UW-P Richland campus is on this year, February 14th from 5:00pm until 8:00pm or until the steaks are gone. Don't delay to get yours for you and your sweetheart.

Today is Tuesday January 31st - With the 2-hour delay, Ithaca will not hold 4K class this morning. Again, With the 2-hour delay, Ithaca will not hold 4K class this morning.

Ithaca is under a 2 hour late start this morning. Due to the cold temperatures, we have an issue with a bus and are currently working to resolve that issue. Again, Ithaca is under a 2 hour delay this morning.

Due to bus problems, the Ithaca School District will be on a two hour delay today, Tuesday, January 31, 2023. This delay is due to unexpected bus issues. Due to bus problems, the Ithaca School District will be on a two hour delay today, Tuesday, January 31, 2023. This delay is due to unexpected bus issues.

The Ithaca-Weston wrestling team captured its 3rd straight Conference Dual Meet Championship January 26 at DeSoto! The team went 5-0 during the evening: ~68-12 vs North Crawford/Seneca ~48-27 vs Pecatonica/Argyle ~66-12 vs Kickapoo/LaFarge ~72-6 vs River Ridge ~67-6 vs DeSoto Congratulations!

The Ithaca Athletic Department is taking applications for Head Varsity Volleyball Coach. If you love sports, can lead a team of students and have a passion for coaching – The Ithaca District would like to talk to you! If you are interested in becoming the next Ithaca Head Volleyball Coach, or need more information about the position, please call 608-585-2512 and ask for Zac Thome or Brooke Hackl or email Zac at thomzac@ithaca.k12.wi.us or Brooke at brook.hackl@ithaca.k12.wi.us - contact us today to become part of the Ithaca team!

The Ithaca School District seeks an energetic individual for the position of Superintendent to begin July 1, 2023. The Board of Education would like this applicant to have Special Education certification and strong emphasis in Business Administration. Ithaca School District has one school building with 364 students in grades 4k 12. The successful candidate should have a strong comprehension of the Wisconsin school finance model, budget development, and curriculum development. The candidate should have a thorough understanding of the Educator Effectiveness model, State Standards, and Response to Intervention systems. Responsibilities include the management and supervision of all programs, business and financial activities, supervision of non instructional staff, and administering the policy and regulations set forth by the Ithaca Board of Education and the State of Wisconsin. You can apply through : WECAN https://wecan.education.wisc.edu

As part of our district-wide efforts to make our students, staff, and community as safe as possible in our buildings and on our grounds, Ithaca Public Schools would like to encourage all to use Vector Alert to report any concerning behavior. Submissions may be reported anonymously. You can even send a "KUDOS" using Vector Alert! Using this link will connect you to the web-based reporting system. From there, you may submit an alert or even download the app to your mobile device. All emergencies should first be reported to 911, but this method sends a message to a school representative immediately. https://ithaca-wi.safeschoolsalert.com/

Como parte de nuestros esfuerzos en todo el distrito para hacer que nuestros estudiantes, el personal y la comunidad estén lo más seguros posible en nuestros edificios y terrenos, las Escuelas Públicas de Ithaca desean alentar a todos a usar Vector Alert para informar cualquier comportamiento preocupante. Las presentaciones pueden ser reportadas de forma anónima. ¡Incluso puede enviar un "KUDOS= Bien Hecho" usando Vector Alert! El uso de este enlace lo conectará con el sistema de informes basado en la web. Desde allí, puede enviar una alerta o incluso descargar la aplicación en su dispositivo móvil. Todas las emergencias deben informarse primero al 911, pero este método envía un mensaje a un representante de la escuela de inmediato.https://ithaca-wi.safeschoolsalert.com/

UW-Richland Theatre is producing "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" this spring, and we need YOU! There are MANY roles for students including the main characters Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy, as well as forest creatures, goblins, and unicorns! Auditions will be held at the UW-Richland Coppertop Theatre on Wed, Feb 1, and Thur, Feb 2 starting at 6:30. Everyone is welcome to audition - NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! For more information, contact Miss Schmitt, or the director at sharpwi@uwplatt.edu

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Mon, Jan 30, 2023 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today - First Choice: Chicken Patty/WG Bun, Second Choice: Fish Sticks, Green Beans, Mandarin Oranges, Dinner Roll, Milk From Mrs. Thompson: Forensics students will have a mandatory team meeting today, Mon, Jan 30 in Ms Sprecher’s classroom during your lunch. Go straight to the front of the lunch line, and bring your lunches. From Miss Schmitt: UW-Richland Theatre is producing "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" this spring, and we need YOU! There are MANY roles for students including the main characters Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy, as well as forest creatures, goblins, and unicorns! Auditions will be held at the UW-Richland Coppertop Theatre on Wed, Feb 1, and Thur, Feb 2 starting at 6:30. Everyone is welcome to audition - NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! For more information, contact Miss Schmitt, or the director at sharpwi@uwplatt.edu From Mr. Herbst: There will be an informational meeting during ATTACK on Wed, Feb 1 in room 312 for high school students interested in joining Club Efficacy. As the name implies, the premise of this student group will be to create positive outcomes within our school and community. From Mrs. Kershner: FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) will meet on Thur, Feb 2nd at 7:00am. Join us for a great breakfast and a powerful devotion and message called “Dare to be Different.” All middle school and high school students are welcome! Hope you will join us and bring a friend! Ithaca School Foundation and PTSO: The Ithaca School Foundation's Trivia Night is back! Get a team together and join the fun on Fri, Feb 17 starting at 6 PM in the Commons. Cost is $50 per team of 8 people with a limit of 20 teams. There will also be a silent auction and concessions by the FCCLA. To reserve your spot or if you are interested in donating to the silent auction, contact Rob Richards at 585-2137 or via email at rob@richardsinsure.com. Proceeds from the trivia night and the silent auction will go to the outside digital sign fund. From Miss Schmitt: Wesley Brown is collecting cans for Ben Huebsch! Cans can be dropped off in Miss Schmitt’s room, 204, and Wes will be donating all of his proceeds to the Huebsch family. From 6th Grade Students Avaya and McKailah: Through this week, we are selling bracelets to raise money for the Huebsch family! We will be selling during Middle School breakfast and lunch. Prices vary based on style, and custom orders will be available for $4. There are NO REFUNDS. From Ms. Bevan: Congratulations to the following students: Class of 2023 Co-Valedictorians Alana Nelson and Kyla Pluemer; Class of 2023 Salutatorian Elise Newkirk This Day in History: Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the political and spiritual leader of the Indian independence movement, is assassinated in New Delhi by a Hindu extremist on January 30, 1948. In an effort to end India’s religious strife, he resorted to fasts and visits to the troubled areas. He was at one such vigil in New Delhi when Nathuram Godse, a Hindu extremist who objected to Gandhi’s tolerance for the Muslims, fatally shot him. Known as Mahatma, or “the great soul,” during his lifetime, Gandhi’s persuasive methods of civil disobedience influenced leaders of civil rights movements around the world, especially Martin Luther King Jr. in the United States. Birthdays: Elementary: Clara Thome MS/HS: Xander Sorenson Staff: Ms. Sprecher

El PTSO está patrocinando un día de natación GRATUITA en Symons el domingo 29 de enero para nuestras familias y amigos de Ithaca. Natación gratuita de 13:00 a 15:55 para adultos y niños. ¡Bienvenidos exalumnos! Cualquier pregunta comuníquese con el PTSO en IthacaPTSO@gmail.com o vea más detalles en www.ithacaptso.org. ¡Espero verte allí!

Don't forget! The PTSO is sponsoring a Symons FREE Swim Day on Sunday, January 29 for our Ithaca families and friends. Free swimming from 1-3:55 PM for adults and children. Alumni welcome! Any questions contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com or see more details at www.ithacaptso.org. Hope to see you there!

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Fri, Jan 27, 2023 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today - First Choice: Chicken & Biscuits, Second Choice: Hamburger/WG bun, Cauliflower blend, Peaches, Dessert, Milk From Ms. Sprecher: Middle School FFA will meet this Friday during ATTACK. Forensics Students: All performers are expected to meet with a coach this week. From Mrs. Kershner: All Youth Apprenticeship Students, please stop in the guidance office by Friday, Jan 27th for a quick update and signature that is needed to complete your YA Skills Checklist. Thank you. From PTSO: There will be a popcorn sale this Friday, January 27th. Cost is 50 cents a bag, limit 2 bags per student. Proceeds this week will go to the PTSO, Middle School students, we will sell in your hallway by the elementary doors during your breakfast. High school, we will sell in the hallway by the vending machine during your breakfast. From Mrs. Boland and Mrs. Burnley: There will be a Junior Class Meeting on Friday, Jan 27th in Mrs. Boland's room during Attack. From Ithaca Music Boosters: Ithaca is hosting the SWAL Middle and High School Honors Choirs on Saturday the 28th this week. Our area vocalists invite you all to their performances starting at 4:30pm in the Ithaca High School gym. The boosters are still looking for volunteers for lunch concessions on Saturday. Use this link to sign up or contact Jill Plonka or Juli Thompson. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49AFA62AA3FFC61-2023 From PTSO: The PTSO is sponsoring a Symons FREE Swim Day on Sun, Jan 29 for our Ithaca families and friends. Free swimming from 1-3:55 PM for adults and children. Alumni welcome! Any questions contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com or see more details at www.ithacaptso.org. Hope to see you there! From Miss Schmitt: UW-Richland Theatre is producing "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" this spring, and we need YOU! There are MANY roles for students including the main characters Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy, as well as forest creatures, goblins, and unicorns! Auditions will be held at the UW-Richland Coppertop Theatre on Wednesday February 1, and Thursday February 2 starting at 6:30. Everyone is welcome to audition - NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! For more information, contact Miss Schmitt, or the director at sharpwi@uwplatt.edu Ithaca School Foundation and PTSO: The Ithaca School Foundation's Trivia Night is back! Get a team together and join the fun on Friday, February 17 starting at 6 PM in the Commons. Cost is $50 per team of 8 people with a limit of 20 teams. There will also be a silent auction and concessions by the FCCLA. To reserve your spot or if you are interested in donating to the silent auction, contact Rob Richards at 585-2137 or via email at rob@richardsinsure.com. Proceeds from the trivia night and the silent auction will go to the outside digital sign fund. From Miss Schmitt: Wesley Brown is collecting cans for Ben Huebsch! Cans can be dropped off in Miss Schmitt's room, 204, and Wes will be donating all of his proceeds to the Huebsch family. From 6th Grade Students Avaya and McKailah: We're selling bracelets to raise money for the Heubsch family! We will be selling during Middle School breakfast and lunch. Prices vary based on style, and custom orders will be available for $4. There are NO REFUNDS. From Ms. Stocks and Mr. Crawford: There is an FCCLA meeting today during ATTACK. If you are competing next week, you are required to attend. Word of the Day: Vulpine, adjective, is a formal word that means "of, relating to, or similar to a fox." It is also used figuratively to mean "shrewd or crafty." The makeup artist did an incredible job creating realistic vulpine features to complement my fox costume. This Day in History On January 27, 1945, Soviet troops enter Auschwitz, Poland, freeing the survivors of the network of concentration camps-and finally revealing to the world the depth of the horrors perpetrated there. Birthdays: Elementary: Sat, Jan 28-Annabelle Barlow MS/HS: Owen Kershner, Kennedy Salisbury; Sun, Jan 29-Dante Kleinsasser

Last quarter, Ithaca fourth grade students created dioramas representing early Wisconsin people’s culture and environment. Students included information on how Wisconsin’s early people gathered and/or harvested food, used natural resources, and created homes unique to their people and environment.