The Middle School Wrestling Invitational scheduled for tonight at Ithaca has been called off. There is no make-up date scheduled at this time.
Today's lunch will be Beef Taco Soft Shell or Polish Sausage, Peaches, Green Beans, Hot Dog Bun, WG Dinner Roll, and Milk. Due to the delayed start this morning, there will NOT be breakfast.
Today is February 9th. Due to the pending storm, Ithaca schools has a two hour delay. No AM 4K.
There will be a popcorn sale this Friday, February 10. Cost is 50 cents a bag, limit 2 bags per student please. Proceeds this week will go to the 3rd grade class. 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.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Thurs, Feb 09, 2023
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Beef Taco Soft Shell, Second Choice: Polish Sausage/Hot Dog Bun, Peaches, Green Beans, WG Dinner Roll, Milk
From Ms. Sprecher:
Middle School quiz bowl will meet Thur, Feb 9 during lunch in Ms. Sprecher room.
From Mr. Andresen:
There will be a Math Team meeting Fri, Feb 10, in Mr. Andresen's room during ATTACK time. The Twin Conference Math Contest and State Math Contest will be discussed, so your attendance is important. Be there or be like the square root of 2.... Irrational!!
From Mrs. Thompson:
Forensics students MUST meet with me today or tomorrow. Mrs. Murphey is available by appointment.
From Mr. Herbst:
High school scholars: Fri, Feb 10 is the end of the current 3-week ATTACK Release Privilege window. To retain this privilege for the subsequent 3-week window, you need to to satisfy the following criteria:
1. No missing assignments (verified by teachers);
2. Be on-benchmark with Acellus courses (verified by Ms. Bevan);
3. No grade below a C- (verified by me); and
4. A parent/guardian permission form on file in the office (verified by me).
Those who retain this privilege will receive an email from me on or before Tue, Feb 14.
From PTSO:
There will be a popcorn sale this Fri, Feb 10. Cost is 50 cents a bag, limit 2 bags per student please. Proceeds this week will go to the 3rd grade class. 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 the WIHA group:
Ithaca/Richland Center Horse Club is hosting a Spaghetti Supper this Fri, Feb 10th from 3:45-7:00 in the Ithaca School Commons. We will be serving spaghetti, garlic bread, salad with dressing, milk and coffee, homemade dessert. Prices are Adult for $8.00, Student: for $6.00 and 5 or under for $3.00. Come out for a great meal and support the WIHA athletes!
From Mrs. Burnley:
There will be an FBLA meeting on Fri, Feb. 10 during Attack in Mrs. Burnley's room.
From Weston and River Valley Trap Club:
High School Spring Trap Club sign up started Feb. 1st and closes Mar. 20th. No late entries are accepted after the closing date. Anyone wanting to join or wants more information may contact Weston Trap coach Jerry Larrabee 608/960-7010 or River Valley Trap coach Kim Crook.
From PTSO:
Our February PTSO meeting is coming up. It will be held Tue, Feb 14, at 3:45 p.m. in the LMC. Babysitting will be provided. We hope to see you there!
From Mrs. Kershner:
All Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors...please return your permission slip for the upcoming Career Exploration Day Field Trip by Wed, Feb 15. An envelope is located right outside Ms. Bevan's door for completed forms to be returned. Thank you.
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 the PTSO:
The PTSO's FREE Bingo Night will be held Friday, March 10 starting at 6 PM in the commons, Lots of prizes! Concessions will be sold by the FCCLA. Visit our website www.IthacaPTSQ.org for more details. Can't wait to see you there!
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 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 Ms Schoen:
We are seeking responsible HS students to assist with summer school June 12-23. Volunteer hours will be available during this time. Please see Ms Schoen if you are interested.
Word of the Day: Vapid Someone or something described as vapid, adjective, is lacking in liveliness, force, or spirit. As such, vapid is often synonymous with dull or boring. Finn preferred to watch the game in silence, with the TV on mute, rather than listen to the vapid chatter of the play-by-play announcer.
This Day in History: 1825-Presidential election decided in the House As no presidential candidate received a majority of electoral votes in the election of 1824, the U.S. House of Representatives votes to elect John Quincy Adams, who won fewer votes than Andrew Jackson in the popular election, as president of the United States. Adams was the son of John Adams, the second president of the United States.
Birthdays:
Elementary: Owen Gillett
MS/HS: Belated, Wed, Feb 8-Juana Gomez
The PTSO's FREE Bingo Night will be held Friday, March 10 starting at 6 PM in the commons. Lots of prizes! Concessions will be sold by the FCCLA. Visit our website www.IthacaPTSO.org for more details. Can't wait to see you there!
2/8/23 3:30 PM
Law enforcement investigated the alleged threats to the school district and determined that there is no credible threat to Ithaca School District and its students. School will resume for all 4k-12th grade as usual tomorrow, Thursday February 9, 2023.
Earlier today, the Ithaca school district was contacted by a staff member that there may have been a threat against the building. In an abundance of caution, the school canceled school and did not allow students to enter the building as they were being dropped off. If a student was picked up by a bus, the school held them in a safe location until contact with family was made. All efforts to return students safely are continuing.
Law enforcement has been advising staff and on-site since the alleged threat was made known.
Ithaca has cancelled school. Buses will be returning to homes.
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. katie.burnley@ithaca.k12.wi.us or 608/585-2311
Support the Ithaca High School National Honor Society and have Papa Murphy's help you with supper! Stop in to Richland Center Papa Murphy's on March 2nd from 4-8pm, and 10% of the sales will benefit the Ithaca NHS.
The Ithaca Lions Club will be hosting a pancake breakfast to benefit the family of Casey and Jennifer Bartels to help with medical bills for their baby.
Breakfast will be $10 for adults, $5 for kids 6 to 10, kids 5 and under eat free. The event will be held Sunday February 19, 2023 in the Ithaca School District Commons.
Ithaca/Richland Center Horse Club is hosting a Spaghetti Supper this Friday, February 10th from 3:45-7:00 in the Ithaca School Commons. We will be serving spaghetti, garlic bread, salad with dressing, milk and coffee, homemade dessert. Prices are Adult for $8.00, Student: for $6.00 and 5 or under for $3.00. Come out for a great meal and support the WIHA athletes!
Update: POSTPONED! 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.
We welcomed our newest Bulldogs at our Developmental/4K screening held on Thursday, February 2nd and Friday, February 3rd. We had fun playing and learning together! A huge thanks to those that helped with this event, especially the Ithaca Lion's Club for completing vision screening, as well as community resources including Head Start and Birth to 3. If you were unable to attend screening and have a child who will be four years old on or before September 1, 2023, please complete the registration form below. We can't wait for our new Bulldogs to start in the fall!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScm8dAr-DGCSdi7p_r_r4VzR6Q6KiAyb64mCWgGiMgEfCuX-g/viewform?usp=sf_link
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Tues, Feb 07, 2023
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Cheesy Chix Pasta, Second Choice: Meatloaf, Fresh Fruit, Raw Vegetables, Sliced WG Bread, Dessert, Milk
From Mrs. Burnley:
Congratulations to the Future Business Leaders of America who participated in the Regional Leadership Conference at Lancaster on Saturday. 19 students participated with 10 advancing to the FBLA State Leadership Conference in Green Bay on April 17th and 18th. Receiving 1st in their events were: Maggie Gschwind, Kailey Newkirk,and Tristen Peterson. Placing 2nd were Elise Newkirk, Alana Nelson, Erica Steinmetz, and Abby Plonka. 3rd place recipients were Talena Sprecher, Emma Coy and Alivya Young. An additional 3 students, Ally Plonka, Brooklyn Freestone and Landon Thompson placed 4th in their events making them alternates for the SLC. Holly King and Josie placed 5th in their event. Thank you students for how you represented Ithaca. Thank you also to Mrs. Steinmetz and Mrs. Thompson for attending RLC with us.
From Mr. Andresen:
There will be a Math Team meeting Wednesday, Feb 8th, in Mr. Andresen's room during ATTACK time. The Twin Conference Math Contest and State Math Contest will be discussed, so your attendance is important. Be there or be like the square root of 2.... irrational!!
From Ms. Sprecher:
Middle School quiz bowl will meet Thursday, Feb. 9th during ATTACK in Ms. Sprecher room.
From PTSO:
There will be a popcorn sale this Friday, February 10. Cost is 50 cents a bag, limit 2 bags per student please. Proceeds this week will go to the 3rd grade class. 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 the WIHA group:
Ithaca/Richland Center Horse Club is hosting a Spaghetti Supper this Friday, February 10th from 3:45-7:00 in the Ithaca School Commons. We will be serving spaghetti, garlic bread, salad with dressing, milk and coffee, homemade dessert. Prices are Adult for $8.00, Student: for $6.00 and 5 or under for $3.00. Come out for a great meal and support the WIHA athletes!
From PTSO:
Our February PTSO meeting is coming up. It will be held Tuesday, February 14, at 3:45 p.m. in the LMC. Babysitting will be provided. We hope to see you there!
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/1CKPXKdZarJ5Uy1v8.
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 the PTSO:
The PTSO's FREE Bingo Night will be held Friday, March 10 starting at 6 PM in the commons. Lots of prizes! Concessions will be sold by the FCCLA. Visit our website www.IthacaPTSO.org for more details. Can't wait to see you there!
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 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.
Word of the Day:
Fraught, adjective, means "causing or having a lot of emotional stress or worry." When fraught is used in the phrase "fraught with," it means "full of something bad or unwanted." Ever since their cat went missing, the atmosphere in their apartment has been fraught.
This Day in History: Beatles arrive in NY: On February 7, 1964, Pan Am Yankee Clipper flight 101 from London Heathrow lands at New York's Kennedy Airport-and "Beatlemania" arrives. It was the first visit to the United States by the Beatles, a British rock-and-roll quartet that had just scored its first No. 1 U.S. hit six days before with "I Want to Hold Your Hand." At Kennedy, the "Fab Four"-dressed in mod suits and sporting their trademark pudding bowl haircuts-were greeted by 3,000 screaming fans who caused a near riot when the boys stepped off their plane and onto American soil.
Birthdays:
Elementary: Eva Scholl
MS/HS: none
Congratulations to the Future Business Leaders of America who participated in the Regional Leadership Conference at Lancaster on Saturday. 19 students participated with 10 advancing to the FBLA State Leadership Conference in Green Bay on April 17th and 18th. Ithaca placed 8th out of 28 schools! Receiving 1st in their events: Maggie Gschwind (Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure), and the team of Kailey Newkirk and Tristen Peterson (Introduction to Business Presentation). Placing 2nd were the team of Alana Nelson, Elise Newkirk, and Erica Steinmetz (Broadcast Journalism), and Abby Plonka (Introduction to Marketing Concepts). 3rd place recipients were Talena Sprecher (Business Communication) and the team of Emma Coy and Alivya Young (Social Media Strategies). An additional 3 students, Ally Plonka (Introduction to Public Speaking), Brooklyn Freestone (Organizational Leadership), and Landon Thompson (Agribusiness) placed 4th in their events making them alternates for the SLC. Holly King and Josie placed 5th in Public Service Announcement. Thank you Mrs. Steinmetz and Mrs. Thompson for attending RLC with us.
Missing from pictures because they were at the Conference Wrestling Tournament: Caleb Birkrem, Brooklyn Freestone, and Lexi Stowell. Congratulations Caleb Birkrem, 195# conference champion!
Congratulations to the Ithaca-Weston Wrestling team as they clinched another conference championship! The Ithaca-Weston team was led by individual champions Lincoln Manning at #152, David Fargen at #170, Wyatt Hilby at #182, Caleb Birkrem at #195, Marshell Self at #220, and Ryan Biermeier at Hwt. The road to State starts this Saturday, Feb. 11th with Regionals at Mineral Point.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Mon, Feb 06, 2023
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Mexican Beef Pasta, Second Choice: Hot Dog, Applesauce, Baked Beans, Dinner roll, Milk
From Mrs. Burnley:
Congratulations to the Future Business Leaders of America who participated in the Regional Leadership Conference at Lancaster on Saturday. 19 students participated with 10 advancing to the FBLA State Leadership Conference in Green Bay on April 17th and 18th. Receiving 1st in their events were: Maggie Gschwind, Kailey Newkirk,and Tristen Peterson. Placing 2nd were Elise Newkirk, Alana Nelson, Erica Steinmetz, and Abby Plonka. 3rd place recipients were Talena Sprecher, Emma Coy and Alivya Young (Social Media Strategies). An additional 3 students, Ally Plonka, Brooklyn Freestone and Landon Thompson placed 4th in their events making them alternates for the SLC. Holly King and Josie placed 5th in their event. Thank you students for how you represented Ithaca. Thank you also to Mrs. Steinmetz and Mrs. Thompson for attending RLC with us.
From Mrs. Thompson:
There will be a scheduled forensics team meeting today, Feb 6th, in the LMC during ATTACK time. All are expected to attend.
From Mr. Andresen:
There will be a Math Team meeting Wednesday, Feb 8th, in Mr. Andresen's room during ATTACK time. The Twin Conference Math Contest and State Math Contest will be discussed, so your attendance is important. Be there or be like the square root of 2.... irrational!!
From Ms. Sprecher:
Middle School quiz bowl will meet Thursday, Feb. 9th during ATTACK in Ms.Sprecher.
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 the WIHA group:
Ithaca/Richland Center Horse Club is hosting a Spaghetti Supper this Friday, February 10th from 3:45-7:00 in the Ithaca School Commons. We will be serving spaghetti, garlic bread, salad with dressing, milk and coffee, homemade dessert. Prices are Adult for $8.00, Student: for $6.00 and 5 or under for $3.00. Come out for a great meal and support the WIHA athletes!
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:
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.
Word of the Day: Scrutinize,verb, means "to examine (something) carefully especially in a critical way." I closely scrutinized my opponent's every move before making my own.
This Day in History: 1937-John Steinbeck's novella Of Mice and Men, the story of the bond between two migrant workers, is published. In 1939, Steinbeck won the Pulitzer Prize for The Grapes of Wrath, a novel tracing a fictional Oklahoma family as they lose their family farm in the Depression and move to California seeking a better life.
Birthdays:
Elementary: none
MS/HS: none
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 https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1116349/Ithaca-High-School/ to reserve your copy now.
