Today we highlight the TRUNK OR TREAT event winners and as we gear up for Halloween and fall, Ms Durkin's 5th Grade Art students created their own Halloween skeleton hands. From breakfast and lunch menus to highlights of past and upcoming events - Here is what is happening at Ithaca - October 26 2023 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pckN5t_vFoI
Dear Ithaca Families:
The Richland County Health and Human Services will hold another flu vaccination clinic for Ithaca students on Monday, October 30, beginning at 9AM. The forms are attached for you to print, complete, and return on Monday or before. The flu vaccine is FREE for all Ithaca students. If you need a form sent home, please reply via email by Thursday afternoon and a copy will be sent home with your child. Please call me if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Kathleen Schoen; schokat@ithaca.k12.wi.us; 608/585-2311
Estimadas familias de Ítaca:
Los Servicios Humanos y de Salud del Condado de Richland llevarán a cabo otra clínica de vacunación contra la gripe para los estudiantes de Ithaca el lunes 30 de octubre a partir de las 9 a.m. Los formularios se adjuntan para que los imprima, los complete y los devuelva el lunes o antes. La vacuna contra la gripe es GRATUITA para todos los estudiantes de Ithaca. Si necesita que le envíen un formulario a casa, responda por correo electrónico antes del jueves por la tarde y se enviará una copia a casa con su hijo. Por favor llámame si tienes alguna pregunta.
Gracias,
Kathleen Schoen; schokat@ithaca.k12.wi.us; 608/585-2311
The UW Platteville Women in STEM Career Day is a one-day event for high school women to learn about careers that require creative problem solving, encourage forward thinking, make a difference in society, and share the future of our world. The purpose of this program is to recruit more women in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.
Ithaca was represented by four young ladies who had the opportunity to explore so much in the STEM pathway: Abby Plonka, Ally Plonka, Izabela Oriz & Callie Muckler
A shout out to Mr. Fetterly for transporting and attending this event with the students. They also had the opportunity to meet the Chancellor and visit the Engineering, Mathematics and Science Dean's Office! How cool is that?!
Friday, October 27 will be the last day to order the Ithaca High School Yearbook at the lowest price of $41. With this offer, you can also purchase personalization for $8.50 and have your name printed on the front with up to 4 icons. To order, you can either pick up an order form in Mrs. Burnley’s room or you can go online to jostenyearbooks.com.
Seniors, please complete the Senior Superlative Survey that was emailed to you by Friday. Also remember that your required senior portraits, baby pictures and senior quotes are due before Thanksgiving break (Nov. 23). Also due before Thanksgiving are the optional Then and Now pictures, Senior Legacies and Through the Year pictures.
Today we highlight upcoming trips to state competition for the Ithaca WIHA and Cross Country teams. From breakfast and lunch menus to highlights of past and upcoming events - Here is what is happening at Ithaca - October 25 2023 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNrl36bknp4
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Wed, Oct 25, 2023
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Soft Shell Beef Tacos, Second Choice: Grilled Chicken, Corn, Mixed Fruit, Garlic Bread, Dessert
From Ms. Sprecher:
Middle School FFA is moving the first meeting to Friday, Oct. 27 during ATTACK. All interested middle school students should check in with your ATTACK teacher and then come to Ms. Sprecher’s room 310.
From Ithaca Football:
Youth football for 3rd-5th graders will have their last night of practice Thursday 10/26 from 6pm until 7pm on the HS football field. Then there will be a pizza party in the old gym until 7:30 to celebrate a great season. Contact Jed Scallon with questions at 608/495-4129.
From the Ithaca Music Boosters:
Return coffee fundraiser forms and money to Mrs Thompson today if you haven’t done so already.
There will be a Music Boosters meeting this Thursday, October 26th at 6:00pm in the band room. Agenda items include electing officers and discussing fundraising.
From Ms. Durkin:
There will be a student council meeting this Thursday, October 26th during ATTACK.
From Mrs. Burnley:
Friday, October 27 will be the last day to order the Ithaca High School Yearbook at the lowest price of $41. With this offer, you can also purchase personalization for $8.50 and have you name printed on the front with up to 4 icons. To order, you can either pick up an order form in Mrs. Burnley’s room or you can go online to jostenyearbooks.com. Seniors, please complete the Senior Superlative Survey that was emailed to you by Friday. Also remember that your required senior portraits, baby pictures and senior quotes are due before Thanksgiving break (Nov. 23). Also due before Thanksgiving are the optional Then and Now pictures, Senior Legacies and Through the Year pictures.
From Andrea Newkirk and Shawna Kitsembel:
Over 100 people attended our Family Reading Event featuring Zoo Zort last night! Thank you to all of the families that supported this event. Noelle Bezio, a USDA licensed animal educator, entertained families with her enthusiasm and knowledge of her animals. Students were able to see and touch many animals including a chinchilla, an armadillo, a wallaby, a fox, a python, and a kinkajou. We all learned so much new information about these animals. At the end of the evening, students were able to pick out an animal book to continue their learning. We are so grateful to Sam Hilby and the PTSO for the delicious walking tacos. A huge thank you to Frank Wastlick, Sue Meyer, and Ben Murphy for all your assistance in setting up and cleaning up, to Adam Hess for assisting with the sound system, Juli Thompson, Sheila Kitsembel, and Christine Schmitt for promoting the event and assistance throughout the process, and Brendan Wunnicke for being available for translating. We truly appreciate Mrs. Schoen, Ally Plonka, Abby Plonka, Tristen Peterson, Holly, King, and Kailey Newkirk for all of their assistance in setting up for the program, serving the meal, and cleaning up after the program.
From Mrs. Pluemer:
October is Substance Misuse Awareness month. Each day this week we will present a trivia question about substance use. The first class to call in with the correct answer will win a prize for the day. Here is the question for today...
True or False: Vaping is less harmful than using other tobacco products.
False: Vape e-juice contains a combination of chemicals that cause short- and long-term health impacts. Most vape products contain nicotine, which is highly addictive.
Word of the Day: Voracity, noun, refers to an immoderate eagerness or enthusiasm for something, or to an intense desire to eat or consume something. Elena reads books with a voracity that requires multiple weekly visits to the library.
This day in history: On October 25, 1774, the First Continental Congress sends a respectful petition to King George III to inform his majesty that if it had not been for the acts of oppression forced upon the colonies by the British Parliament, the American people would be standing behind British rule.
Birthdays - none
From breakfast and lunch menus to highlights of past and upcoming events - Here is what is happening at Ithaca - October 24 2023 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbQOWNYG7pE
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Tues, Oct 24, 2023
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Mozz Pizza Sticks, Second Choice: Hot Dog/WG bun, Baked Beans, Blueberries, WG Dinner roll
From Mrs. Burnley:
There will be an FBLA meeting in Mrs. Burnley’s room today, Tuesday, October 24 during ATTACK.
From Ms. Sprecher:
Middle School FFA will be kicking off our year with the first meeting on Thursday, Oct. 26 during ATTACK. All interested middle school students should check in with your ATTACK teacher and then come to Ms. Sprecher’s room 310.
From Ithaca Football:
Youth football for 3rd-5th graders will have their last night of practice Thursday 10/26 from 6pm until 7pm on the HS football field. Then there will be a pizza party in the old gym until 7:30 to celebrate a great season. Contact Jed Scallon with questions at 608/495-4129.
From the Ithaca Music Boosters:
Return coffee fundraiser forms and money to Mrs Thompson today if you haven’t done so already.
There will be a Music Boosters meeting this Thursday, October 26th at 6:00pm in the band room. Agenda items include electing officers and discussing fundraising.
From Ms. Durkin: There will be a student council meeting this Thursday October, 26th during ATTACK.
From Mrs. Burnley:
Friday, October 27 will be the last day to order the Ithaca High School Yearbook at the lowest price of $41. With this offer, you can also purchase personalization for $8.50 and have you name printed on the front with up to 4 icons. To order, you can either pick up an order form in Mrs. Burnley’s room or you can go online to jostenyearbooks.com. Seniors, please comple the Senior Superlative Survey that was emailed to you by Friday. Also remember that your required senior portraits, baby pictures and senior quotes are due before Thanksgiving break. Also due before Thanksgiving are the optional Then and Now pictures, Senior Legacies and Through the Year pictures.
From Mrs. Pluemer:
October is Substance Misuse Awareness month. Each day this week we will present a trivia question about substance use. The first class to call in with the correct answer will win a prize for the day. Here is the question for today:
This can cause persistent changes to the brain in adolescence, leading to behavioral struggles, problems maintaining work, acquiring an education, maintaining stable relationships, and controlling cravings or impulses for alcohol or other drugs.
Answer: binge drinking (alcohol)
Word of the Day: Juncture refers to an important point in a process or activity, or to a junction, that is, a place where things join. At the juncture of the two rivers sits a large beaver's dam.
This day in history: On October 24, 1901, a 63-year-old schoolteacher named Annie Edson Taylor becomes the first person to successfully take the plunge over Niagara Falls in a barrel.
Birthdays
Elementary: Jordan Allison
MS/HS: none
Staff: none
Gearing up for Halloween and fall, Ms Durkin's 5th Grade Art students created their own Halloween skeleton hands. Students used their own hands as models to make their artwork.
The 2023 WIAA State Cross Country meet is held at the Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids. Tickets are only sold and available online from a mobile phone at https://gofan.co/event/1111684?schoolId=WIAA2. Ryan and Clayton will race in the Division 2 boys race at 12:35pm. Kaylee will race in the Division 2 girls race at 2:25pm. Be aware that there is NOT general parking permitted at the race course, so plan accordingly to account for park-and-ride or walking time.
To get 2023 RC/I State Meet gear, order by noon on today, October 24th using this link. Gear should be in-hand by Thursday evening https://rcistate23.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Pictured are the state qualifiers with their coaches: Eric Mindham, Brenda Walton, Clayton Lee (Ithaca sophomore), Kaylee Peterson (Ithaca senior), Ryan Stadler (Richland Center sophomore), and Connor Fieldhouse.
The Ithaca salad bar is available to ALL students that eat hot lunch and available as a "Salad Bar only" option for adults at just $3. Great LOCAL things ARE happening at Ithaca, everyday!
We're working toward a drug-free community!
From breakfast and lunch menus to highlights of past and upcoming events - Here is what is happening at Ithaca - October 23 2023 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sXofnRInR8
The Ithaca/RC Horse Club will be competing in the WIHA (Wis Interscholastic Horsemanship Association) State Competition on October 27-29. This event will be held at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison.
The following Ithaca students will be attending and participating: Senior- Josie Laue, Juniors- Maggie Kershner and Arianna Louis, Freshman- Annabeth Sprecher and 8th grader- Ellie Otto. RC student: 8th grader- Esme Rohn. Our Horse team coaches are: Jennifer Laue and Kathleen Schoen.
These riders and their horses will be competing in the following events: Trail, Ranch Riding, Showmanship classes, Bareback, Walk/Trot, Saddle Seat and Hunt Seat Equitation, Hunter Hack, Western Horsemanship, Barrels, Poles, Key Race and Two-Person Relay.
Congratulations on your accomplishments in making it to State!
We wish our Lady Bulldog riders & their horses ‘Good Luck’!
Congratulations to the Richland Center/Ithaca Cross Country teams! On Saturday, October 21st they competed at the sectional meet hosted by LaCrosse Logan on the Maple Grove Country Club grounds. The boys team placed 3rd overall and missed State as a team by a single place. The girls ran great and finished 5th overall. Richland Center/Ithaca did advance three runners! Ryan Stadler, Clayton Lee, and Kaylee Peterson all qualified for the State Championship race. Ryan placed 4th overall in the boys race, while Clayton Lee placed 9th. Kaylee Peterson placed 3rd overall in the girls race. They will take on the State’s best runners in Wisconsin Rapids on Saturday.
To get 2023 RC/I State Meet gear, order by noon on Tuesday, October 24th using this link. Gear should be in-hand by Thursday evening https://rcistate23.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Mon, Oct 23, 2023
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Teriyaki Chicken w/ rice, Second Choice: Hot turkey sandwich, Cooked carrots, applesauce, WG dinner roll
From Coach Mindham:
Congratulations to the Richland Center/Ithaca Cross Country teams! On Saturday, October 21st they competed at the sectional meet hosted by LaCrosse Logan on the Maple Grove Country Club grounds. The boys team placed 3rd overall and missed State as a team by a single place. The girls ran great and finished 5th overall. Richland Center/Ithaca did advance three runners! Ryan Stadler, Clayton Lee, and Kaylee Peterson all qualified for the State Championship race. Ryan placed 4th overall in the boys race, while Clayton Lee placed 9th. Kaylee Peterson placed 3rd overall in the girls race. They will take on the State’s best runners in Wisconsin Rapids on Saturday.
The 2023 WIAA State Cross Country meet is held at the Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids. Tickets are only sold and available online from a mobile phone at https://gofan.co/event/1111684?schoolId=WIAA2. Ryan and Clayton will race in the Division 2 boys race at 12:35pm. Kaylee will race in the Division 2 girls race at 2:25pm. Be aware that there is NOT general parking permitted at the race course, so plan accordingly to account for park-and-ride or walking time.
To get 2023 RC/I State Meet gear, order by noon on Tuesday, October 24th using this link. Gear should be in-hand by Thursday evening https://rcistate23.itemorder.com/shop/home/
From Ithaca Football:
Youth football for 3rd-5th graders has begun, but there’s still time to participate! Meet at the football field for practice from 6pm-7pm. These practices are meant to be a fun way to explore and grow in football. Bring a friend! Practices are 10/23, and 10/26 from 6pm until 7pm on the HS football field. Contact Jed Scallon with questions at 608/495-4129.
From the Ithaca Music Boosters:
Return coffee fundraiser forms and money to Mrs Thompson today if you haven’t done so already.
There will be a Music Boosters meeting Thursday, October 26th at 6:00pm at the High School. Agenda items include electing officers and discussing fundraising.
From Coaches Ihm and Jones:
Reminder Middle school boys basketball practice will start today October 23rd after school.
From Mrs. Zorea:
There is a National Honor Society meeting for current members in the Library on Monday, October 23rd during Attack.
From Ms. Durkin:
There will be a student council meeting this Thursday October, 26th during ATTACK.
From the Kitchen:
Adults may now get a salad from the salad bar for $3.
From Mrs. Pluemer:
October is Substance Misuse Awareness month. Each day this week we will present a trivia question about substance use. The first class to call in with the correct answer will win a prize for the day. Here is the question for today...
Which drug (associated with vaping) can slow brain development in teens and affect memory, concentration, learning, self-control, attention, and mood, and increase the risk of other types of addiction later in life? Answer: Nicotine
Congratulations to our Trunk-or-Treat winners: 1st place - Justin Manning Family, 2nd place - Sabrina Fargen Family, and 3rd place - Brittany Penfield Family.
It was a great evening, with a great turn out. We had roughly 56 people in attendance with 8 decorated trunks. Remember we do this annually, so you have plenty of time to think about your design for next year! Check out the Ithaca PTSO Facebook page for more photos, upcoming events, and meetings. The Ithaca PTSO is open to all staff and Ithaca parents/guardians.
Congratulations to RC/I Cross Country runners, Kaylee Peterson, Clayton Lee, and Ryan Stadler (Richland Center)! These outstanding runners qualified for the State Meet next Saturday, October 28th in Wisconsin Rapids. (Full details on Saturday's race will be shared Monday.)
Get your gear to support our favorite competitors by ordering before noon on Tuesday, October 24th. Orders will be in-hand by Thursday evening.
https://rcistate23.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Sounds like a spook-tacular time today!
October is Substance misuse prevention month. We all can do our part.
