Mark your calendars for the Ithaca Art Show! The annual Ithaca Art Show will be held this spring on May 12th in the Ithaca Commons from 3:30 until 7:00pm. Artwork from all Ithaca students will be on display.
Ithaca's Farm to School Newsletter for April, 2023. Please open the pictures to read all the great articles from Julie Severance, Farm to School Specialist at the Ithaca School District.
Ithaca High School partners with CESA 3 and Southwest Technical College to offer career exploration and skill-building through our Youth Apprenticeship Program. Recently students in the Beginning Farm Management (BFM) course were hosted by McFarlane's in Sauk City, UW-Madison Sheep Program in Arlington, and Statz Brothers Dairy in Marshall. Ithaca students that participated in this field trip were juniors Logan Anderson, Caleb Birkrem, Josie Laue, Darin Nelson, and Landon Thompson.
Students were greeted by a team of representatives at McFarlane and were able to weld, plasma cut, see the production floor, retail area, talk with service technicians and operate some of the world’s most technologically advanced farm equipment.
At the UW-Sheep Research Facility, Manager Todd Taylor, explained the history and importance of the site, took us through the facility, and explained a few of the research projects on the farm.
Joe Statz, part owner of Statz Brothers, Inc. farms over 9,000 acres and milks 4,700 cows. Students were able to see a double 50 milking parlor, walk across a vent barn, see a manure digester and solid separator operate, and see a state-of-the-art feed mixing center. Todd Follendorf, Coboss Consulting Inc., who works with the Statz Farm animal nutrition, met us to discuss the importance of dairy nutrition, minimizing feed shrink and discuss feeding efficiencies on a large herd.
A special thank you to all the groups hosting to make a great day possible!
The group included high school juniors and seniors from across southwest Wisconsin. They are enrolled in a three-credit BFM class that can transfer to an on-campus program if they decide to join Southwest Tech after high school. All of the students are also part of the CESA Youth Apprenticeship program and working in agriculture or a business career. SWTC is partnered with CESA #3, which pays all the tuition cost for the students that enroll in the BFM class. Visit www.swtc.edu/fbpm to learn more about BFM.
Information regarding the Youth Apprenticeship Program through Ithaca High School can be obtained by contacting Monica Kershner, Youth Apprenticships Career Coach monica.kershner@ithaca.k12.wi.us
From Zac Thome, Ithaca A.D.: The Track meet at Cashton on Saturday is cancelled.
The baseball and softball games tonight at Seneca are cancelled. They are rescheduled for Saturday April 22 at 2pm.
Ithaca Track, the Reedsburg meet today is cancelled and will not be rescheduled. Next track action is Saturday at Cashton.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Thur, Apr 20, 2023
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Chicken Smackers, Second Choice: Hot Dog/Hot Dog Bun, Baked Beans, Strawberries, Milk
From Ms. Bevan:
10th Grade will be taking the Pre-ACT Secure tomorrow, Thursday, April 20th at 8:30a.m. You may bring your own approved calculator if you would like instead of the graphing calculator provided online for the Math portion of the test. Please check with Mr. Andresen to see if it is an ACT approved calculator. There will be an announcement for you to report to the multipurpose room at test time.
From Mrs Thompson:
Forensics students, Mrs Murphey will be here this afternoon for rehearsals. Email her to make an appointment or drop in. State is tomorrow!
From the PTSO:
Popcorn Friday this week! This week is hosted by the First Grade class. Cost is 50 cents per bag, limit 2 per child.
From the PTSO:
The Elementary and Middle School yearbook is now on sale! Cost is $15 and the sale goes until April 29. Please go to https://tinyurl.com/IthacaElemMSYearbook to order yours today!
From The Junior Class:
Prom: A Night in Venice on April 29th from 8-11 pm. Grand March is at 8:45 pm.
If you are bringing a guest, you need to have approval from the office. Please stop in the office and get the paperwork taken care of or they will not be allowed in the doors.
From the FFA:
The greenhouse is exploding with color as our flower baskets and bedding plants are getting ready for the annual FFA plant sale. Greenhouse opens on April 29. Stay tuned for more information!
Word of the day: Recuse, verb, means “to disqualify (oneself) as judge in a particular case.” More broadly, it can also mean “to remove (oneself) from participation to avoid a conflict of interest.” Judge decided to recuse herself from the case due to the nature of her relationship with the plaintiff's family.
This Day in History: Wisconsin Public School Observance Day to mark the date in 1775 when shots were fired in Lexington, beginning of the Revolutionary War. April 19, 1775: At about 5 a.m., 700 British troops, on a mission to capture Patriot leaders and seize a Patriot arsenal, march into Lexington to find 77 armed minutemen under Captain John Parker waiting for them on the town’s common green. British Major John Pitcairn ordered the outnumbered Patriots to disperse, and after a moment’s hesitation the Americans began to drift off the green. Suddenly, a shot was fired from an undetermined gun, and a cloud of musket smoke soon covered the green. When the brief Battle of Lexington ended, eight Americans lay dead or dying and 10 others were wounded. Only one British soldier was injured, but the American Revolution had begun.
Birthdays:
Elementary: Lachlan Bangert
MS/HS: none
FFA members recently held a petting zoo to teach elementary students about where their food and other necessities come from and how it's produced. Everyone had so much fun teaching and learning about different agricultural commodities! FFA students also spent the week going into elementary classrooms to teach them about potatoes, cinnamon, beef, and cranberries. Thank you to Mrs. Steinmetz's class for the thoughtful thank you cards!
Congratulations to Ithaca FFA’s first State Degree recipient in over 25 years! Talena Sprecher filled out the 24 page application, demonstrated knowledge of parliamentary procedure, served in at least 4 office or committee capacities, delivered speeches, completed more than 360 hours of agricultural classes, completed 25 hours of community service outside and in addition to FFA community service, invested $1500 and worked 1000 hours in her supervised agricultural experience and has earned her Greenhand and Chapter Degrees. We are all very proud of you and congratulate you on your hard work and accomplishments. Good luck as you continue to compete for Wisconsin Star Farmer!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Wed, Apr 19, 2023
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Ham & Cheese Wraps, Second Choice: Mexican Beef Pasta, Baby Carrots, Pears, WG Dinner Rolls, Milk
From Ms. Sprecher:
MS FFA will meet today during ATTACK in Ms. Sprecher’s room.
From Mr. Kelly:
Just a reminder to the Freshman Health Class to report to Mr. Kelly’s room today.
From the FFA:
Congratulations to Ithaca FFA’s first State Degree recipient in over 25 years! Talena Sprecher filled out the 24 page application, demonstrated knowledge of parliamentary procedure, served in at least 4 office or committee capacities, delivered speeches, completed more than 360 hours of agricultural classes, completed 25 hours of community service outside and in addition to FFA community service, invested $1500 and worked 1000 hours in her supervised agricultural experience and has earned her Greenhand and Chapter Degrees. We are all very proud of you and congratulate you on your hard work and accomplishments. Good luck as you continue to compete for Wisconsin Star Farmer!
From Mrs. Burnley:
Twelve FBLA members attended the State Leadership Conference in Green Bay this week. Jadyn Boland and Izzie Ortez attended the Leadership Academy. Well done, Emma Coy and Alivya Young. Congratulations to Kailey Newkirk and Tristen Peterson for placing 7th in their event. Alana Nelson, Elise Newkirk, Erica Steinmetz and Maggie Gschwind placed 5th in their events making the alternates to go to the National Leadership Conference. Qualifying to attend the National Leadership Convention in Atlanta, GA June 22 -30 are Talena Sprecher for receiving 4th in her event and Abby Plonka for her 3rd place award. Congratulations and thank you for how you represented Ithaca!
From Mrs. Thompson:
Forensics students! What you put in will directly impact what you get out at State. We have only this week to get ready. Mrs Murphey will be here Wednesday morning. Email her to set up a rehearsal. Practice daily on your own and frequently with a coach. Let’s reach for all Gold!
From Ms. Bevan:
10th Grade will be taking the Pre-ACT Secure tomorrow, Thursday, April 20th at 8:30a.m. You may bring your own approved calculator if you would like instead of the graphing calculator provided online for the Math portion of the test. Please check with Mr. Andresen to see if it is an ACT approved calculator. There will be an announcement for you to report to the multipurpose room at test time.
From Mrs. Kershner:
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) Huddle will meet this Thursday morning, April 20 @ 7:00 am. Be encouraged with a powerful devotion and inspiring message. Enjoy a big breakfast together. All High School and Middle School students are welcome to attend.
From the PTSO:
Popcorn Friday this week! This week is hosted by the First Grade class. Cost is 50 cents per bag, limit 2 per child.
From the PTSO:
The Elementary and Middle School yearbook is now on sale! Cost is $15 and the sale goes until April 29. Please go to https://tinyurl.com/IthacaElemMSYearbook to order yours today!
From The Junior Class:
Prom: A Night in Venice on April 29th from 8-11 pm. Grand March is at 8:45 pm.
If you are bringing a guest, you need to have approval from the office. Please stop in the office and get the paperwork taken care of or they will not be allowed in the doors.
From the FFA:
The greenhouse is exploding with color as our flower baskets and bedding plants are getting ready for the annual FFA plant sale. Greenhouse opens on April 29. Stay tuned for more information!
Birthdays:
Elementary: Emmalyn Honer
MS/HS: none
Be sure to catch Mr. Crawford and Mrs. Niemeyer Wednesday morning at 9 on the WRCO Morning Show! They'll be discussing anything and everything about the Italian Dinner and Cabaret - you won't want to miss it! FM 100.9 or www.WRCO.com
A message from Zac Thome, Ithaca A.D. - Ithaca Softball and Baseball games vs New Lisbon tonight at Ithaca are canceled. No makeup day scheduled, as of now.
Popcorn Friday this week! This week is hosted by the First Grade class. Cost is 50 cents per bag, limit 2 per child.
Congratulations to Ithaca Sophomore Tristen Peterson. Tristen set new school records at Saturday's Mill Haven Foods Invitational at New Lisbon High School in the 100m hurdles with a time of 17.24s previously held by Emma Schoen and also in the Long Jump with 16’11.5” previously held by Deidra Faber since 2002. Well done, Tristen!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Tues, Apr 18, 2023
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Beef Tips/Pasta, Second Choice: Fish Sticks, California Vegetables, Peaches, WG Dinner Rolls, Milk
From Coach Jeanna:
Good luck to the Ithaca/Weston track teams as they travel tonight to Kickapoo for the annual Lee Griffin Invitational. Field events start at 4pm, and running events start at 4:30. Come cheer them on! Please release athletes at 2:05 pm.
From Ms. Sprecher:
There is a HS FFA meeting today during ATTACK in Ms. Sprecher’s room.
MS FFA will meet tomorrow during ATTACK in Ms. Sprecher’s room.
From Mrs. Thompson:
Forensics students! What you put in will directly impact what you get out at State. We have only this week to get ready. Mrs Murphey will be here Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning. Email her to set up a rehearsal. Practice daily on your own and frequently with a coach. Let’s reach for all Gold!
From Ms. Bevan:
The dates for the Pre-ACT Secure Tests have been changed due to a field trip. The 10th grade will take the tests on Thursday, April 20th and the 9th grade will take the tests on Wednesday, April 26th.
From Mrs. Kershner: FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) Huddle will meet this Thursday morning, April 20 @ 7:00 am. Be encouraged with a powerful devotion and inspiring message. Enjoy a big breakfast together. All High School and Middle School students are welcome to attend.
From the PTSO:
Popcorn Friday this week! This week is hosted by the First Grade class. Cost is 50 cents per bag, limit 2 per child.
From the PTSO:
The Elementary and Middle School yearbook is now on sale! Cost is $15 and the sale goes until April 29. Please go to https://tinyurl.com/IthacaElemMSYearbook to order yours today!
From the FFA:
The greenhouse is exploding with color as our flower baskets and bedding plants are getting ready for the annual FFA plant sale. Greenhouse opens on April 29. Stay tuned for more information!
Word of the day: Immaculate, adjective, means "spotlessly clean" or "without flaw or error." In botany and zoology, the word describes beings that have no colored spots or marks.
Elem–Despite the constant demands of school and fatherhood, Javier kept an immaculate home, tidying up whenever the opportunity arose. 6-12–Even a minor scandal has the power to tarnish an otherwise immaculate reputation.
This Day in History: April 18-Patriot’s Day. Wisconsin Public School Observance Day to mark the date in 1775 when shots were fired in Lexington, beginning of the Revolutionary War.
On April 18, 1775, British troops march out of Boston on a mission to confiscate the American arsenal at Concord and to capture Patriot leaders Samuel Adams and John Hancock, known to be hiding at Lexington. As the British departed, Boston Patriots Paul Revere and William Dawes set out on horseback from the city to warn Adams and Hancock and rouse the Minutemen.
Birthdays:
Elementary: Cayden Beasley, Jace Olson, Eli Swenson
MS/HS: none
Elementary and Middle School families! The Elementary/MS Yearbook ordering link is open now until April 29. Cost per yearbook is $15. Use this link to get yours! https://tinyurl.com/IthacaElemMSYearbook
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Mon, Apr 17, 2023
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Chicken Parmesan, Second Choice: Hamburger/WG Hamburger bun, Green beans, Applesauce, Yogurt, Milk
From Ms Schoen:
Teaching assistants–turn in your weekly/biweekly assignment log today.
From Coach Jeanna:
Congratulations to the Ithaca/Weston track and field teams on a very successful meet at the Mill Haven Foods Invite at New Lisbon Saturday. Highlights include new school records by Tristen Peterson in the 100m hurdles previously held by Emma Schoen for 2nd place and Long Jump previously held by Deidra Faber since 2002 with 16’11.5” for 1st place, and also 1st in the 300m hurdles; Kaylee Peterson 1st in the 800m run, 1st for the girls 4x100m of Kaylee Miller, Kaylee Peterson, Aubri Koch, and Alivia Koch; Kaylee Peterson was 3rd in the 100m dash; Martina Olson placed 3rd in the 3200m run. The girls placed 4th overall. The boys team had several personal records and strong performances including Clayton Lee in the 800m, 1600m, and 3200m, Landon Thompson in the 400m, and the boys 4x200m relay of Landon Thompson, Hewsten Garcia-Boland, Keegan Jones, and Tyler Steinmetz. The teams travel to Kickapoo tomorrow for the Lee Griffin Invitational.
From Ms. Sprecher:
There is a HS FFA meeting tomorrow during ATTACK in Ms. Sprecher’s room.
MS FFA will meet Wednesday during ATTACK in Ms. Sprecher’s room.
From Youth4Change and Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Dickey:
Starting Monday, April 17th, during announcements we will be having trivia about drug and alcohol use and their effects on youth. Prizes will be awarded to the first correct answer called into the office.
From Mrs. Thompson:
Forensics students! What you put in will directly impact what you get out at State. We have only this week to get ready. Mrs Murphey will be here Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning. Email her to set up a rehearsal. Practice daily on your own and frequently with a coach. Let’s reach for all Gold!
From the PTSO:
Popcorn Friday this week! This week is hosted by the First Grade class. Cost is 50 cents per bag, limit 2 per child.
From the PTSO:
The Elementary and Middle School yearbook is now on sale! Cost is $15 and the sale goes until April 29. Please go to https://tinyurl.com/IthacaElemMSYearbook to order yours today!
Word of the day: Disparate, adjective, and spelled….(spell it out loud) things are noticeably distinct in quality or character. Disparate can also describe something that contains or is made up of fundamentally different and often incongruous elements. "The season finale of Andor does a brilliant job of tying together all the disparate plot threads, but there is still more story left to tell."
This Day in History: The Ford Mustang is officially unveiled by Henry Ford II at the World’s Fair in Flushing Meadows, New York, on April 17, 1964. That same day, the new car also debuted in Ford showrooms across America and almost 22,000 Mustangs were immediately snapped up by buyers. Named for a World War II fighter plane, the Mustang was one of the first vehicles that came to be known as a “pony car.” Ford sold more than 400,000 Mustangs within its first year of production, far exceeding sales expectations.
Birthdays:
Elementary: none
MS/HS: Alivya Young
Today is Monday, April 17. Ithaca has a two-hour delay
Nosotras tenemos un retraso de dos horas. no AM 4K or weight lifting.
Fifth graders are starting their volume unit in math with a fun activity! Each group had to create the hidden shape with only one person from each group looking at the hidden shape at a time. Students utilized teamwork concepts and other strategies to create the hidden shapes.
If you have not completed this survey, can you please take a moment? It is only for parents of current 6-12th grade students. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Ithaca23.
Our students in the Y4C (Youth for Change) use this information to drive their planning. It is also used by Partners for Prevention, a Department of Children and Families-supported grant to assist in preventing substance use disorders in Richland County.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Fri, Apr 14, 2023
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Beef Tacos, Second Choice: Polish Sausage/Hot Dog Bun, Steamed Carrots, Pears, WG Sliced Bread, Milk
From Track Coaches:
Congratulations to our Middle School track and field team on such a successful meet last night at Richland Center. All the coaches are so proud of your hard work and how it’s paying off. Every boy and girl set personal records. Highlights included Gage Buscher placing 1st in the long jump, Quintis Banker placing 1st in the 100m dash and 3rd in the high jump, Kerrick Thompson placing 3rd in the 100m hurdles. The boys team placed 5th. A special shout out to Ty Kershner for all his help!
From Mrs. Thompson:
Mrs Murphey will be here today! Stop in to make an appointment. What you put in will directly impact what you get out at State. We have one week to get ready. Practice daily on your own and frequently with a coach. Let’s reach for all Gold!
From Mr. Klang:
There will be an Archery Club meeting today for high school members during lunch in Mr. Klang’s room.
From Coach Jeanna:
Good luck to the Ithaca/Weston Track and Field team as they travel to New Lisbon to take part in the Mill Haven Foods Invitational. Field events start at 9:00am and running events at 9:20am.
From Mr. Crawford and Mrs. Niemeyer:
We will be hosting a music booster meeting Sun, Apr 16 at 1:00 pm in the band room. There will be votes on a few separate topics, as well as more information on our upcoming fundraisers. Immediately after, at 2 pm, there is an informational meeting about the band trip to Florida for Spring of 2024. All band students who will be in grades 9-12 next year that are interested in going on the trip are asked to attend. We will have our travel representative here to present and answer questions, as well as give you an approximate itinerary of what our trip will entail.
From Youth4Change and Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Dickey:
Starting Monday, April 17th, during announcements we will be having trivia about drug and alcohol use and their effects on youth. Prizes will be awarded to the first correct answer called into the office.
From the PTSO:
The Elementary and Middle School yearbook is now on sale! Cost is $15 and the sale goes until April 29. Please go to https://tinyurl.com/IthacaElemMSYearbook to order yours today!
From Mrs. Kershner:
For students in 10th & 11th grade who are interested in taking the CNA course this summer, please stop in the guidance office see Mrs. Kershner for paperwork and an update about the upcoming course. Thank you.
From the PTSO:
The last FREE Symons Swim Day sponsored by the PTSO this year will be on Sun, April 16 from 1:00–3:55 p.m. We welcome all Ithaca families, alumni, and their friends to enjoy a free day of swimming at Symons “on us.”
Word of the day: Cavalcade, noun, refers to a series or procession of usually related things. It can also be used specifically for a procession of riders or carriages, or vehicles or ships.
Sr Elton John performed a cavalcade of his greatest hits on the White House South Lawn, including ‘Tiny Dancer,’ ‘Rocket Man,’ ‘Your Song’ and ‘I’m Still Standing.’”
This Day in History: Wisconsin Public School Observance Day recognizing the American's Creed, written in 1917 by William Tyler Page, a messenger in the U.S. House of Representatives. His essay was judged the "best summary of American political faith" in national contest. I believe in the United States of America as a Government of the people, by the people, for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a republic, a sovereign Nation of many sovereign States; a perfect union, one and inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes. I therefore believe it is my duty to my country to love it, to support its Constitution; to obey its laws; to respect its Flag; and to defend it against all enemies. — Written by William Tyler Page
Birthdays:
Elementary: Sun, Apr 16- Adley Silvers
MS/HS: Matthew Roh, Sun, Apr 16- Reid Wobschall, Ethan Cockroft