Ithaca School District

Shop Ithaca/Weston Track and Field apparel! See the link below to the online apparel store for Ithaca/Weston Track and Field. The deadline to order is May 5th. All items ordered need to be paid for online and will be delivered to the school at which time we will distribute them. Also, you can order items for athletes and family members as well. https://ithacawestontr21.itemorder.com/sale

May 4th, 2021 Today is a Day 2 Elementary Day 2 Today is a Day 2 for Band and Choir: 6th Grade Choir, 7th & 8th Grade Band, and HS Choir have rehearsals today. Lunch for today: First choice-Chicken Fajita, Second choice, Fish Sandwich, Corn, Mandarin Oranges, Dessert, Milk Please release JV Baseball today at 2:50. Please release Track today at 1:55 bus leaves at 2:15 There will be a Sophomore Class meeting during ATTACK time today in the gym. Junior Class: There will be a class meeting today during Attack time in the band room. We will be picking names for who is walking together during the grand march. The Middle School FBLA placed in the top 10 in the Nationwide Intuit DEI Challenge open to high school and middle school level groups. This was their first competition. Great job. Forensics students, please note a date change for our awards celebration. We will celebrate next week on Tuesday, May 11th during ATTACK time in the LMC. Please be prompt in arriving, as we have plenty of celebrating to do. High School Students: If you are bringing a guest to Prom, that is not an Ithaca student, you must sign them up on the sheet located in the office by Friday, May 14th. Seniors: If you are planning on attending prom this year, please let Ms. Durkin know by Wednesday this week. That way we can determine if you can be on the ballot for court. On behalf of the sophomore class...we invite the high school students & staff for a memorial for Mason. This will be Wednesday (tomorrow) evening from 8:00-9:00pm (following GIG) at the baseball diamond. We will share some music, memories, poems and readings. We will then light candles in his memory together.They say: “It’s ok to smile while your heart is still in pieces of grief and confusion. Moments of being together might be the only glue that keeps you together.” We hope you will join us Wednesday evening for a gathering in memory of our classmate, Mason. Attn Middle and High School students: Anyone participating in the WI Newspaper Association's Editorial Writing or Cartoon contest should have their entries to Mrs. Plonka by Wednesday, May 12. Attn Middle and High School Students: If you have any interest in pursuing a science career, you are encouraged to participate in this FREE and FLEXIBLE online Summer Science Camp sponsored by Morgridge Institute and UW-Madison. It takes place Wednesdays from June 23 to July 28th either from 10-11 AM or from 3-4 PM. There are several topics to choose from. To get signed up, and/or if you need to check out a chromebook to participate, contact Mrs. Plonka (plonjil@ithaca.k12.wi.us) by Wednesday, May 12. The Ithaca High School Forensics team was honored recently for their outstanding performances during the 2021 WHSFA State Festival. Our Forensics program was awarded the distinguished Excellence in Speech Award for performing in the top 5% of all state festival competitors. Led by 8 perfect scores earning Gold, the team was further bolstered by earning 5 Silver medals, 4 Bronze medals, and 2 small Bronze medals. Every team member qualified for the state festival this season. This year the team was led by coaches Louise Murphey, Juli Thompson, and Emily Zorea. Any High School student interested in a summer job please see Mrs. Kershner. We have heard from many local businesses who are looking for employees! Richland Center Wastewater Treatment Plant, Richland Patterns, Jensen Casting, St. Luke's Daycare in Plain, local banks & nursing homes, Lime Ridge Ag, Primex in Reedsburg and the list goes on. Stop in the guidance office to discover a career pathway for you! Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) will gather this Thursday May 6th at 7am. All students are welcome. We will gather for an encouraging devotional and uplifting message. Bring a friend! Any Sophomore or Junior interested in the Youth Apprenticeship Healthcare CNA Program this summer...please see Mrs. Kershner for any questions you may have. Sergeant First Class Steven Turk, an ARMY recruiter from Baraboo, will be here on Thursday during High School lunch hour. He will be set up outside by the picnic tables. Please visit his table for any information & questions you may have about the ARMY. OR just stop by to thank him for his service. On May 4, 1776, Rhode Island, the colony founded by the most radical religious dissenters from the Puritans of Massachusetts Bay Colony, became the first North American colony to renounce its allegiance to King George III. Ironically, Rhode Island would be the last state to ratify the new American Constitution more than 14 years later on May 29, 1790. Shop Ithaca/Weston Track and Field apparel! See the link below to the online apparel store for Ithaca/Weston Track and Field. The deadline to order is May 5th. All items ordered need to be paid for online and will be delivered to the school at which time we will distribute them. Also, you can order items for athletes and family members as well. https://ithacawestontr21.itemorder.com/sale The sophomore class is inviting anyone who would like to contribute to a collection for Mason Fenton's parents. A jar labeled for this purpose will be located in the office on the counter each day until the end of the day on Tuesday. The donations will be given on behalf of Ithaca Schools by the sophomore class. Today is National Teacher Appreciation Day. Take a moment to thank each and every teacher today for all they’ve done throughout their years of teaching. “The great teacher is not the man or woman who supplies the most facts, but the one in whose presence we become different people.”- Ralph Waldo Emerson. Today we’d like to recognize all non-teacher Staff/Support and how long they’ve been at Ithaca. Without these staff members, Ithaca wouldn’t be where it is or what it is today. Sue Rynes 1 year, Frank Schuh 1 year, Sarah Stibbe 1 year, Luanne Honer-Carrillo 1 year, Janelle Jones 1 year, Gia Maestri 1 year, Jean Lisney 2 years, Brooke Hackl 2 years, Larry Hines 2 years, Heather Stocks 2 years, Jill Plonka 3 years, Julia Thompson 3 years, Marge Hooks 3 years, Diane Hisel 3 years, Tammie Fry 3 years, Heather Dickey 4 years, Mike Hutchison 4 years, Kate Powell 5 years, Annette Louis 5 year, Adam Hess 6 years, Shelly Pluemer 6 years, Ben Murphy 6 years, Tom Walker 6 Sam Hilby 9 years, Frank Wastlick 9 years, Marla Smith 9 yBill Kloehn 12 years, Cheryl Richards 20 years, Sue Meyer 25 years, Barb Michel 27 years, Deb Manning 27 years, Mary Jo Meyer 30 years. Thank you for your service! Word of the Day: Esoteric es-uh-ter-ik adj. 1. Difficult to understand; abstruse. 2. Not publicly disclosed; confidential. 3. Of rare, special, or unusual interest. “Her software’s success was based on an esoteric programming language. Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.—none Staff—Mrs. Pluemer

The high school baseball and softball games scheduled for tonight at home are canceled (no rescheduled date as of yet). There is still practice for both teams tonight. No update on track at this time - at this point, the track meet is still on.

The First Grade classes participated in Earth Day recently by taking a field trip to Richards Insurance Agency. The students raked grass trimmings, went on a scavenger hunt, planted potatoes, and spent time with the animals (bunny, chickens, and baby chicks) in hopes to learn how all things contribute to the functionality of our Earth's environment! A huge thank you to Richards Insurance Agency for allowing us to take a field trip to your place of business.

Our elementary students are excited about spring! Thanks to the Ithaca PTSO and Mr. Mani and the Playgroud Committee for helping create new experiences for recess!

May 3rd, 2021 Today is a Day 1 Elementary Day 1 Today is a Day 1 for Band and Choir: 6th Grade Band, 7th &8th Grade Choir, and HS Band have rehearsals today. Lunch for today: First choice-Pizza Dippers, Second choice, Hot Dog, Green Beans, Mixed Fruit, Milk Please release Varsity Track at 2:35 today. High School Students: If you are bringing a guest to Prom, that is not an Ithaca student, you must sign them up on the sheet located in the office by Friday, May 14th. Seniors: If you are planning on attending prom this year, please let Ms. Durkin know by Wednesday this week. That way we can determine if you can be on the ballot for court. There will be a Sophomore Class meeting during ATTACK time on Tuesday, May 4th in the gym. The Ithaca High School Forensics team was honored recently for their outstanding performances during the 2021 WHSFA State Festival. Our Forensics program was awarded the distinguished Excellence in Speech Award for performing in the top 5% of all state festival competitors. Led by 8 perfect scores earning Gold, the team was further bolstered by earning 5 Silver medals, 4 Bronze medals, and 2 small Bronze medals. Every team member qualified for the state festival this season. This year the team was led by coaches Louise Murphey, Juli Thompson, and Emily Zorea. Any High School student interested in a summer job please see Mrs. Kershner. We have heard from many local businesses who are looking for employees! Richland Center Wastewater Treatment Plant, Richland Patterns, Jensen Casting, St. Luke's Daycare in Plain, local banks & nursing homes, Lime Ridge Ag, Primex in Reedsburg and the list goes on. Stop in the guidance office to discover a career pathway for you! Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) will gather this Thursday May 6th at 7am. All students are welcome. We will gather for an encouraging devotional and uplifting message. Bring a friend! Any Sophomore or Junior interested in the Youth Apprenticeship Healthcare CNA Program this summer...please see Mrs. Kershner for any questions you may have. Sergeant First Class Steven Turk, an ARMY recruiter from Baraboo, will be here on Thursday during High School lunch hour. He will be set up outside by the picnic tables. Please visit his table for any information & questions you may have about the ARMY. OR just stop by to thank him for his service. Forensics students, we will have an awards celebration during ATTACK Time on Thursday, May 6th in the LMC. Please be prompt in arriving, as we have plenty of celebrating to do. Shop Ithaca/Weston Track and Field apparel! See the link below to the online apparel store for Ithaca/Weston Track and Field. The deadline to order is May 5th. All items ordered need to be paid for online and will be delivered to the school at which time we will distribute them. Also, you can order items for athletes and family members as well. https://ithacawestontr21.itemorder.com/sale The sophomore class is inviting anyone who would like to contribute to a collection for Mason Fenton's parents. A jar labeled for this purpose will be located in the office on the counter each day until the end of the day on Tuesday. The donations will be given on behalf of Ithaca Schools by the sophomore class. This day in History: May 3, 1954 Supreme Court rules in Hernandez v. Texas, broadening civil rights laws. The Supreme Court issues a momentous ruling that clarified the way that the American legal system handled charges of discrimination. In Hernandez v. Texas, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the Fourteenth Amendment applied to all racial and ethnic groups facing discrimination, effectively broadening civil rights laws to include Hispanics and all other non-whites. Since 1984, the National Parent Teacher Association has designated one week in May as a special time to honor the people who lend their passion and skills to educating our children. Teachers change the lives of millions of children every day, and their work and impact extend far beyond the boundaries of the classroom. Today we are recognizing teachers with 1-5 years in education. Chay Schmitt 1 year, Katie Burnley 2 years, Laura Wydeven 2 years, Emily Zorea 3 years, Paula Boland 3 years, Jessie Loven 4 years, Mackenzie Richards 4 years, Mckenzie Mindham 4 years, Melissa Sprecher 4 years, Olivia Preuss 4 years, Shawna Kitsembel 4 years, Matt Mezera 5 years, Trent Urban 5 years. Thank you for your service! Word of the Day Incongruous in-kong-groo-uhs adj. 1. Lacking in harmony; incompatible. 2. Not in agreement, as with principles; inconsistent. “A plan incongruous with reason.” 3. Not in keeping with what is correct, proper, or logical; inappropriate. “She showed incongruous behavior.” Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.—none

A reminder that friends of Mason Fenton have organized a Truck Meet in his memory for tonight, April 30th. The sophomore class is encouraging those interested in attending to go to North Park in Richland Center beginning at 5pm. There will be a free-will offering, with proceeds going directly to his family.

The Ithaca High School Forensics team was honored recently for their outstanding performances during the 2021 WHSFA State Festival. Our Forensics program was awarded the distinguished Excellence in Speech Award for performing in the top 5% of all state festival competitors. Led by 8 perfect scores earning Gold, our team was further bolstered by earning 5 Silver medals, 4 Bronze medals, and 2 small Bronze medals. Every member of the Ithaca team qualified for the state festival this season. This year the team was led by coaches Louise Murphey, Juli Thompson, and Emily Zorea. Many challenges this season pushed performers and coaches outside of their comfort zone. It may seem that public speaking would be easier when recording in an empty room without an audience, however our performers will tell you that having no audience presents other challenges. Learning and honing tech skills to record performances also changed the forensics experience. The Ithaca Forensics team overcame all those challenges and turned in some of the best performances in the state. Congratulations to all our performers and coaches on such an amazing accomplishment. Forensics may be an individual activity, but the efforts of the entire team made earning this award possible. A virtual standing ovation goes out to Mrs. Louise Murphey. Under her leadership, the Ithaca Forensics program has not just flourished, but has promoted quality public speaking. Her dedication for so many years has made this award possible. She pushes students to work harder than they thought they could, perform better than they thought they could, and held students to high standards that they did know they were capable of. She believed in each of her performers over the years, and they carry that confidence with them even long after they leave her leadership. Thank you, Mrs. Murphey, and congratulations on accomplishing such an honor in earning this award along with your performers. Check out the virtual 2021 WHSFA State Festival awards ceremony featuring the Ithaca High School Forensics team. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iJebLRGGEQ

With great sorrow and sympathies to Mason's family, we share details of services celebrating the life of Mason Mark Fenton. Ithaca Public Schools staff, students, and community extend our deepest sympathies to all mourning the loss of a precious young man. Mason touched us all in some way, and his bright light was taken too soon. Services celebrating the life of Mason Fenton will be held this Sunday, May 2nd, beginning with a visitation at 10am and continuing until the beginning of the service at 2pm at Clary Memorial Funeral Home. Details about the visitation and service as well as a tribute wall and site to upload photo memories can be found on the funeral home website at www.clarymemorialfuneralhome.com.

April 30th, 2021 Today is a Day 2 Elementary Day 6 Today's schedule for Band and Choir is: 6th Grade - Band, 7th Grade - Choir, 8th Grade - Band. All HS Choir students have choir today. All Band students, who are not in choir, will have band today. Lunch for today: First choice-Hamburger, Second choice, Cheese Omelet, Hash Brown, Fresh Fruit, Biscuit, Milk Please release Varsity Baseball Players at 2:20 today. The bus leaves at 2:35. Due to the high school baseball games being away, there will be no weight room after school today. Junior Class: If you have not taken the survey that was emailed to you by Mrs. Behrens, please do so by 3:00 today. Services celebrating the life of Mason Fenton will be held this Sunday, May 2nd, beginning with a visitation at 10am and continuing until the beginning of the service at 2pm at Clary Memorial Funeral Home. Details about the visitation and service as well as a tribute wall and site to upload photo memories can be found on the funeral home website at www.clarymemorialfuneralhome.com. Shop Ithaca/Weston Track and Field apparel! See the link below to the online apparel store for Ithaca/Weston Track and Field. The deadline to order is May 5th. All items ordered need to be paid for online and will be delivered to the school at which time we will distribute them. Also, you can order items for athletes and family members as well. https://ithacawestontr21.itemorder.com/sale The sophomore class is inviting anyone who would like to contribute to a collection for Mason Fenton's parents. A jar labeled for this purpose will be located in the office on the counter each day until the end of the day on Tuesday. The donations will be given on behalf of Ithaca Schools by the sophomore class. Friends of Mason Fenton have organized a Truck Meet in his memory for this Friday, April 30th. The sophomore class is encouraging those interested in attending to go to North Park in Richland Center beginning at 5pm. There will be a free-will offering, with proceeds going directly to his family. SENIORS! Please let Mrs. Kershner know if you have received any outside scholarships. Also, we are looking to hear of your 'after graduation plans' to put in the Senior Spotlight Slide show. Let Mrs. Thompson or Mrs. Kershner know. On April 30, 1945, holed up in a bunker under his headquarters in Berlin, Adolf Hitler commits suicide by swallowing a cyanide capsule and shooting himself in the head. Soon after, Germany unconditionally surrendered to the Allied forces, ending Hitler’s dreams of a “1,000-year” Reich. The Ithaca PTSO's Beach Blanket Bingo night will be tonight in the HS Gym from 6 PM - 7:30 PM. This is open to all Ithaca friends and family members. There is no cost to participate. Prizes will be gift cards to local businesses. Feel free to wear your most colorful beach clothes and bring a blanket to sit on the gym floor and play bingo (or your group may sit in the bleachers). Masks and social distancing policies will be enforced. We look forward to seeing you there! Ithaca/Richland Center Horse Tack and Craft Sale Fundraiser Saturday, May 8, 2021 7:30AM-1PM Ithaca Community Gym, Hwy 58 in the village of Ithaca, WI Vendors and sellers wanted!! Call today to reserve your spot. 608-585-2311 and ask for Kathleen Schoen Elementary and Middle School families: Remember to order your yearbook by today! Yearbook were combined this year so if you have children in grades 4K-8 it will be ONE yearbook this year. Cost is $15. There will not be many extra yearbooks ordered this year so if you want one, you need to order! Order online at: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/Ithaca?fbclid=IwAR3ms09h-pAw9uTdZ-ofqUAUk1obyLyAxLRuxPyaCEfty6bYuLoRV7agT20 If you have any questions, contact Sarah Jones at sarah_rainey@icloud.com or Jill Plonka at plonjil@ithaca.k12.wi.us. Please send your Boxtops and Village Hearth UPC codes to school with your elementary aged child by Friday, April 30. Boxtops for Education has switched to an app. Download the Boxtops for Education app & scan your receipts to earn money for our school! Attn Middle and High school students: Any students interested in summer camp opportunities, please pick up a brochure inside the office. Website links are provided for camps in art, STEM, music, writing, sports, architecture and more! If you have any questions, or need a device over the summer to participate in an online camp, contact Mrs. Plonka. Word of the Day Nebulous neb-yuh-luhs adj. 1. Lacking definition or definite content. 2. Lacking definite form or limits; vague. “The test results were nebulous and determined to be unusable.” Birthdays: Elementary—today, Blake Wobschall on Saturday, Avery Kranz H.S./M.S.—today, Lluc Puig, on Saturday, Chelsey Offerdahl, on Sunday, Ira Coppernoll and Conner Montes

Are you a high school student and not sure what you want to do after high school or would just like to explore some careers? Southwest Tech is excited to offer the Charger Tech Academy for students entering 9th–12th grade in the 2021-2022 school year! Learn about career options and programs through interactive, hands-on activities led by Southwest Tech instructors. Morning and afternoon sessions are available on June 22, 2021.

Elementary and Middle School families: Remember to order your yearbook by this Friday, April 30! The Elementary and Middle School Yearbook were combined this year so if you have children in grades 4K-8 it will be ONE yearbook this year. Cost is $15. There will not be many extra yearbooks ordered this year so if you want one, you need to order! Order online at: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/Ithaca?fbclid=IwAR3ms09h-pAw9uTdZ-ofqUAUk1obyLyAxLRuxPyaCEfty6bYuLoRV7agT20 If you have any questions, contact Sarah Jones at sarah_rainey@icloud.com or Jill Plonka at plonjil@ithaca.k12.wi.us.

April 29, 2021 Today is a Day 1 Elementary Day 5 Today's schedule for Band and Choir is: 6th Grade - Choir, 7th Grade - Band, 8th Grade - Choir. HS Band and Choir are on the Day 2 Schedule. Lunch for today: First choice-Nacho’s w/Meat Sauce, Second choice, Brat, Mixed Vegetables, Carrots & Dip, Pears, Dinner Roll, Milk Due to the high school baseball games being away, there will be no weight room after school today (Thursday) or tomorrow Junior Class: If you have not taken the survey that was emailed to you by Mrs. Behrens, please do so by tomorrow. The Art Club sweatshirts are in... if you ordered one, please pick them up in the art room store room. The sophomore class is inviting anyone who would like to contribute to a collection for Mason Fenton's parents. A jar labeled for this purpose will be located in the office on the counter each day until the end of the day on Tuesday. The donations will be given on behalf of Ithaca Schools by the sophomore class. Keyara Perkins is gathering photos from students and staff of Mason Fenton to make a collage for his family and a memorial collage for our school. If you have photos please email them to her. Friends of Mason Fenton have organized a Truck Meet in his memory for this Friday, April 30th. The sophomore class is encouraging those interested in attending to go to North Park in Richland Center beginning at 5pm. There will be a free-will offering, with proceeds going directly to his family. Sergeant Mayberry with the ARMY National Guard, will be here today, following up with any High School students who are seriously interested in learning more about the military. He will be outside, by the picnic tables during lunch hour. If interested please join us! SENIORS! Please let Mrs. Kershner know if you have received any outside scholarships. Also, we are looking to hear of your 'after graduation plans' to put in the Senior Spotlight Slide show. Let Mrs. Thompson or Mrs. Kershner know. Next FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) huddle will be next Thursday May 6th - 7:00 am. Join us for breakfast, fellowship, an encouraging devotion and uplifting message. Bring a friend! Ithaca/Richland Center Horse Tack and Craft Sale Fundraiser Saturday, May 8, 2021 7:30AM-1PM Ithaca Community Gym, Hwy 58 in the village of Ithaca, WI Vendors and sellers wanted!! Call today to reserve your spot. 608-585-2311 and ask for Kathleen Schoen Elementary and Middle School families: Remember to order your yearbook by this Friday, April 30! Yearbook were combined this year so if you have children in grades 4K-8 it will be ONE yearbook this year. Cost is $15. There will not be many extra yearbooks ordered this year so if you want one, you need to order! Order online at: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/Ithaca?fbclid=IwAR3ms09h-pAw9uTdZ-ofqUAUk1obyLyAxLRuxPyaCEfty6bYuLoRV7agT20 If you have any questions, contact Sarah Jones at sarah_rainey@icloud.com or Jill Plonka at plonjil@ithaca.k12.wi.us. Please send your Boxtops and Village Hearth UPC codes to school with your elementary aged child by Friday, April 30. Boxtops for Education has switched to an app. Download the Boxtops for Education app & scan your receipts to earn money for our school! Attn Middle and High school students: Any students interested in summer camp opportunities, please pick up a brochure inside the office. Website links are provided for camps in art, STEM, music, writing, sports, architecture and more! If you have any questions, or need a device over the summer to participate in an online camp, contact Mrs. Plonka. The Ithaca PTSO's Beach Blanket Bingo night will be Friday, April 30 in the HS Gym from 6 PM - 7:30 PM. This is open to all Ithaca friends and family members. There is no cost to participate. Prizes will be gift cards to local businesses. Feel free to wear your most colorful beach clothes and bring a blanket to sit on the gym floor and play bingo (or your group may sit in the bleachers). Masks and social distancing policies will be enforced. We look forward to seeing you there! Word of the Day: Exacerbate ig-zas-er-beyt transitive verb. To make more violent, bitter, or severe; to irritate or make worse. “The continued delays were greatly exacerbated by the lack of workers on the project.” Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.—Brooklyn Freestone

April 28, 2021 Today is a Day 2 All athletes: You are not allowed to park in the North parking lot in the morning and drive down to the community gym parking lot in the afternoon. This is a school policy. If it is not followed, the district can revoke your ability to drive to school. There will be an evening covid vaccine clinic scheduled for today from 4:00-8:00 pm. Anyone age 16 and older is eligible. To schedule they can visit the hospital website or call the hotline at 608-647-1820 Ithaca/Richland Center Horse Tack and Craft Sale Fundraiser Saturday, May 8, 2021 7:30AM-1PM Ithaca Community Gym, Hwy 58 in the village of Ithaca, WI Vendors and sellers wanted!! Call today to reserve your spot. 608-585-2311 and ask for Kathleen Schoen Elementary and Middle School families: Remember to order your yearbook by this Friday, April 30! Yearbook were combined this year so if you have children in grades 4K-8 it will be ONE yearbook this year. Cost is $15. There will not be many extra yearbooks ordered this year so if you want one, you need to order! Order online at: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/Ithaca?fbclid=IwAR3ms09h-pAw9uTdZ-ofqUAUk1obyLyAxLRuxPyaCEfty6bYuLoRV7agT20 If you have any questions, contact Sarah Jones at sarah_rainey@icloud.com or Jill Plonka at plonjil@ithaca.k12.wi.us. Please send your Boxtops and Village Hearth UPC codes to school with your elementary aged child by Friday, April 30. Boxtops for Education has switched to an app. Download the Boxtops for Education app & scan your receipts to earn money for our school! Attn Middle and High school students: Any students interested in summer camp opportunities, please pick up a brochure inside the office. Website links are provided for camps in art, STEM, music, writing, sports, architecture and more! If you have any questions, or need a device over the summer to participate in an online camp, contact Mrs. Plonka. The Ithaca PTSO's Beach Blanket Bingo night will be Friday, April 30 in the HS Gym from 6 PM - 7:30 PM. This is open to all Ithaca friends and family members. There is no cost to participate. Prizes will be gift cards to local businesses. Feel free to wear your most colorful beach clothes and bring a blanket to sit on the gym floor and play bingo (or your group may sit in the bleachers). Masks and social distancing policies will be enforced. We look forward to seeing you there! Word of the Day Temporal tem-per-uhl adj. Relating to, or limited by time. Lasting only for a time; not eternal. Also: fleeting, passing, momentary, temporary, transient, short-lived. “The beneficial effects of the loan were temporal. Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.—Randy Pichardo-Flores

Elementary and Middle School families: Remember to order your yearbook by this Friday, April 30! The Elementary and Middle School Yearbook were combined this year so if you have children in grades 4K-8 it will be ONE yearbook this year. Cost is $15. There will not be many extra yearbooks ordered this year so if you want one, you need to order! Order online at: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/Ithaca?fbclid=IwAR3ms09h-pAw9uTdZ-ofqUAUk1obyLyAxLRuxPyaCEfty6bYuLoRV7agT20 If you have any questions, contact Sarah Jones at sarah_rainey@icloud.com or Jill Plonka at plonjil@ithaca.k12.wi.us.

Shop Ithaca/Weston Track and Field apparel! See the link below to the online apparel store for Ithaca/Weston Track and Field. The deadline to order is May 5th. All items ordered need to be paid for online and will be delivered to the school at which time we will distribute them. Also, you can order items for athletes and family members as well. https://ithacawestontr21.itemorder.com/sale

We are looking for passionate teachers to join the Ithaca Team! We are hiring High School / Middle School Agriculture and tech ed, High School / Middle school English, High School math teachers. Some of our great benefits include WI Retirement, Health, Dental, A health savings account, Long term disability, Life insurance and more. To apply contact Brooke Hackl in HR at Brooke.Hackl@ithaca.k12.wi.us , check out the WECAN website or call 608-585-2512 today to become part of the Ithaca team!

With great Bulldog Pride, Ithaca Public Schools are proud to announce the Ithaca High School Class of 2021 Valedictorian and Salutatorian. Congratulations to Audrey Newkirk, Valedictorian, and Hannah Durst, Salutatorian.

April 26, 2021 Today is a Day 2 Elementary Day 3 Today's schedule for Band and Choir is: 6th Grade - Band, 7th Grade - Band, 8th Grade - Choir. HS Band and Choir are on the Day 3 Schedule. Lunch for today: First choice-Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Second choice-Corn Dog, Steamed Carrots, Pineapple, Bread Stick, Milk All athletes: You are not allowed to park in the North parking lot in the morning and drive down to the community gym parking lot in the afternoon. This is a school policy. If it is not followed, the district can revoke your ability to drive to school. HS Band and Choir students: Please check the schedule for the week on Schoology. There are several changes. The HS Band will have a full group rehearsal outside on Tuesday. Please make sure you have your instruments here. Grades 5 - 12 Band Students: Your fundraiser orders have been delivered. Please pick them up at anytime in the Band room. Tonight the 5th grade and 6th grade Bands will be giving small performances to their parents. The 5th grade is at 5:45 pm and the 6th Grade at 6:30 pm. Since each student can only have 2 people attend their performances, it will be available to watch on Zoom. The Zoom link is: https://zoom.us/j/94395683450?pwd=QVFqM25aRDFqOE5CTEJwcitUdzB4Zz09 There will be an evening covid vaccine clinic scheduled for Wednesday, May 28th from 4:00-8:00 pm. Anyone age 16 and older is eligible. To schedule they can visit the hospital website or call the hotline at 608-647-1820 Ithaca/Richland Center Horse Tack and Craft Sale Fundraiser Saturday, May 8, 2021 7:30AM-1PM Ithaca Community Gym, Hwy 58 in the village of Ithaca, WI Vendors and sellers wanted!! Call today to reserve your spot. 608-585-2311 and ask for Kathleen Schoen Please send your Boxtops and Village Hearth UPC codes to school with your elementary aged child by Friday, April 30. Boxtops for Education has switched to an app. Download the Boxtops for Education app & scan your receipts to earn money for our school! Attn Middle and High school students: Any students interested in summer camp opportunities, please pick up a brochure inside the office. Website links are provided for camps in art, STEM, music, writing, sports, architecture and more! If you have any questions, or need a device over the summer to participate in an online camp, contact Mrs. Plonka. The Ithaca PTSO's Beach Blanket Bingo night will be Friday, April 30 in the HS Gym from 6 PM - 7:30 PM. This is open to all Ithaca friends and family members. There is no cost to participate. Prizes will be gift cards to local businesses. Feel free to wear your most colorful beach clothes and bring a blanket to sit on the gym floor and play bingo (or your group may sit in the bleachers). Masks and social distancing policies will be enforced. We look forward to seeing you there! Elementary and Middle School families: It's time to order your yearbook! The Elementary and Middle School Yearbook was combined this year so if you have children in grades 4K-8 it will be ONE yearbook this year. Cost is $15 for the soft cover, all color book. Order online at: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/Ithaca?fbclid=IwAR3ms09h-pAw9uTdZ-ofqUAUk1obyLyAxLRuxPyaCEfty6bYuLoRV7agT20 If you have any questions, contact Sarah Jones or Jill Plonka at plonjil@ithaca.k12.wi.us or leave a message at Ithaca PTSO on Facebook. Word of the Day Diminutive dih-min-yuh-tiv adj. Extremely small in size; tiny. A very small person or thing. “Although diminutive in stature, they were a formidable opponent;” “A diminutive report.” Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.—none

The Partners for Prevention Coalition is proud to bring to you these virtual gatherings where you and your family can learn about the prevention of underage drinking, prescription drug misuse, meth use, and vaping & marijuana use. These virtual gatherings are designed to allow parents and guardians to have a safe space to learn and ask questions on how to protect their family from these dangerous substances. Register 3 days in advance for each of these VIRTUAL GATHERING events & receive a $10 Restaurant Gift card for each event you register for! You will receive an email prior to each event with the zoom meeting information. Monday, April 26 (7PM)- Let's Talk Underage Drinking - A genuine discussion about underage drinking & solutions to keep your child safe.