Ithaca School District

Don't forget! Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 9th is a planned early release. Elementary students will begin releasing at 12:15pm, and the final bell for Middle and High School students is at 12:34p.

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow ANNOUNCEMENTS: Nov 7, 2022 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today: First Choice, Taco & Softshells , Second Choice, Ham Wraps, Cheesy Corn, Mixed Fruit, WG Dinner rolls, and milk. Football Calendar Raffle Winner for November 5th = Deb Hackl, November 6th = Mary Buscher, November 7th = Patrick Boland - Congratulations! There will be a high school girls’ basketball player/parent/coach meeting Tuesday, November 8th at 6 pm right after practice. The November PTSO meeting will be held next Tuesday, November 8 at 3:45 p.m. in the LMC. Babysitting will be provided. We hope to see you there! Attention seniors! All seniors need to submit a Senior Portrait, a Personal Quote, and a Baby Picture for the Ithaca High School Yearbook. The pictures can be submitted to Mrs. Burnley either by email or a printed picture can be brought to her classroom. To submit your Senior Quote, complete the survey that was emailed to you by Mrs. Burnley on Oct. 21. All senior quotes will be approved by Mr. Herbst. The senior portrait, baby picture, and quote are due before Thanksgiving (November 23). Ithaca choirs will present a variety show titled "Screen Time" on Friday, November 11th at 7pm in the community gym. High school students will have a dress rehearsal at 6pm Thursday the 10th. Looking forward to a fun show! Picture retake will be on Monday, November 7. The PTSO is sponsoring a Symons FREE Swim Day on Sunday, November 13 for our Ithaca families and friends. Free swimming from 1-3:55 PM for adults and children. Alumni welcome! Any questions contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com or see more details at www.ithacaptso.org. Hope to see you there! FFA is holding a community blood drive on November 16 from 9 am to 2 pm. If you are 16 years or older you can donate blood. See Ms. Sprecher with questions and for consent forms if you are under 18 years old. Schedule an appointment to be a priority donor by signing up outside Ms. Sprecher's room or Call: 877-232-4376 or Online: bit.ly/ithacanov16. This Day in History: Nov 7 On November 7, 1944, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt is elected to an unprecedented fourth term in office. FDR remains the only president to have served more than two terms. Roosevelt rose above personal and political challenges to emerge as one of the nation’s most revered and influential presidents. In 1921, at the age of 39, he contracted polio and thereafter was burdened with leg braces; eventually, he was confined to a wheelchair. From the time he was first elected to the presidency in 1932 to mid-1945, when he died while in office, Roosevelt presided over two of the biggest crises in U.S. history: the Great Depression of the 1930s and World War II. In 1951, the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution was passed, officially limiting a president’s tenure in office to two terms of four years each. Word of Day: Sallow, adjective, means "of a grayish greenish yellow color," and often suggests sickliness. // She returned from her sick leave still looking a bit sallow. Birthdays: Elementary— none M.S/H.S.—none Staff—none

This past weekend, The Ithaca High School National Honor Society held it's fall 2022 Induction ceremony. They celebrated the scholastic, leadership, community service, and character of our current members, and the new inductees.

Ithaca Volleyball Awards Night was held this past weekend. Congratulations to the following Varsity Reserve players for their individual awards: Top Servers: Arianna Louis, Holly King, Savannah Stowell Top Passers: Arianna Louis, Jadyn Boland, Kailey Newkirk Top Hitters: Tristen Peterson, Holly King, Savannah Stowell 2022 Most Improved Player: Jadyn Boland

Ithaca Volleyball Awards Night was held this past weekend. Congratulations to the following Varsity players on their individual awards: Top Servers: Kaylee Miller, Alivya Young, Elise Newkirk Top Passers: Alana Nelson, Alivya Young, Elise Newkirk Top Hitters: Alana Nelson, Alivya Young, Bailey Wanless 2022 Most Improved Varsity Player: Bailey Wanless

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow ANNOUNCEMENTS: Nov 4, 2022 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today: First Choice- Fish Sticks, Second Choice- Pizza Dippers, Cheesy Broccoli, Applesauce, Yogurt, WG Dinner rolls, and milk Football Calendar Raffle Winner for November 4th, Court & Main Furniture -Congratulations! Teaching Assistants--timesheets are due to Ms Schoen. The November PTSO meeting will be held next Tuesday, November 8 at 3:45 p.m. in the LMC. Babysitting will be provided. We hope to see you there! Attention seniors! All seniors need to submit a Senior Portrait, a Personal Quote, and a Baby Picture for the Ithaca High School Yearbook. The pictures can be submitted to Mrs. Burnley either by email or a printed picture can be brought to her classroom. To submit your Senior Quote, complete the survey that was emailed to you by Mrs. Burnley on Oct. 21. All senior quotes will be approved by Mr. Herbst. The senior portrait, baby picture, and quote are due before Thanksgiving (November 23). Acellus students: Just a friendly reminder...keep working hard! Quarter 1 is fast approaching, please make sure to meet your timeline for completion. Any questions please see Ms. Bevan or Mrs. Kershner. Thank you. Ithaca choirs will present a variety show titled "Screen Time" on Friday, November 11th at 7pm in the community gym. High school students will have a dress rehearsal at 6pm Thursday the 10th. Looking forward to a fun show! Picture retake will be on Monday, November 7. Popcorn Friday this week! This week is hosted by the 3rd grade class. Cost is 50 cents per bag, limit 2 per child. Rural Route 1 delivery is Friday, November 4! Pick-up will be from 3:45 p.m.-7 p.m. in the multi-purpose room. Please wait until all buses have left for the day before picking up your order. If you cannot make it during this time, please make other arrangements for someone to pick-up your order for you. If you are available to help sort orders Friday afternoon or have any questions, contact Karia Brown-joekariabrown@gmail.com. The PTSO is sponsoring a Symons FREE Swim Day on Sunday, November 13 for our Ithaca families and friends. Free swimming from 1-3:55 PM for adults and children. Alumni welcome! Any questions contact the PTSO at IthacaPrso@gmail.com or see more details at www.ithacaptso.org. Hope to see you there! All high school volleyball players should remember to turn in their uniforms this week. Thank you to those who already have. Also, a reminder that our awards night will be Sunday, November 6th following the NHS Induction Ceremony. FFA is holding a community blood drive on November 16 from 9 am to 2 pm. If you are 16 years or older you can donate blood. See Ms. Sprecher with questions and for consent forms if you are under 18 years old. Schedule an appointment to be a priority donor by signing up outside Ms. Sprecher's room or Call: 877-232-4376 or Online: bit.ly/ithacanov16 This Day in History: Nov 4 - 1922-When British archaeologist Howard Carter first arrived in Egypt in 1891, most of the ancient Egyptian tombs had been discovered, though the little-known King Tutankhamen, who had died when he was 18, was still unaccounted for. After World War I, Carter began an intensive search for "King Tut's Tomb," finally finding steps to the burial room hidden in the debris near the entrance of the nearby tomb of King Ramses VI in the Valley of the Kings. On November 26, 1922, Carter and fellow archaeologist Lord Carnarvon entered the interior chambers of the tomb, finding them miraculously intact. Word of Day: Scour, verb, means "to search (something) carefully and thoroughly." Scouring is usually associated with moving quickly. // We retraced our steps and scoured the hiking trail for the missing wedding ring. Birthdays: Elementary- today - Gavin Hilby and Sunday Nov 6 - Ryker Logue M.S/H.S.-Ryan Biermeier Staff—none

La PTSO está patrocinando un Día de Natación GRATIS de Symons el domingo 13 de noviembre para nuestras familias y amigos de Ithaca. Natación gratuita de 1-3:55 PM para adultos y niños. ¡Bienvenidos los alumnos! Cualquier pregunta póngase en contacto con la PTSO en IthacaPTSO@gmail.com o vea más detalles en www.ithacaptso.org. ¡Esperamos verte allí!

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow ANNOUNCEMENTS: Nov 3, 2022 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today: First Choice- Cheese Pizza/bread stick, Second Choice- Ham & Cheese on bun, Corn, Fresh Fruit, and milk Football Calendar Raffle Winner for November 3rd, Ryan and Cassie Reetz -Congratulations! The Ithaca Student Council would like to thank all the students, staff, and families for supporting us last night at the Culver's Share Night! We are lucky to live in such a caring community! Teaching Assistants--time sheets are due to Ms Schoen. The November PTSO meeting will be held next Tuesday, November 9 at 3:45 p.m. in the LMC. Babysitting will be provided. We hope to see you there! Attention seniors! All seniors need to submit a Senior Portrait, a Personal Quote, and a Baby Picture for the Ithaca High School Yearbook. The pictures can be submitted to Mrs. Burnley either by email or a printed picture can be brought to her classroom. To submit your Senior Quote, complete the survey that was emailed to you by Mrs, Burnley on Oct, 21. All senior quotes will be approved by Mr. Herbst. The senior portrait, baby picture, and quote are due before Thanksgiving (November 23). Acellus students: Just a friendly reminder...keep working hard! Quarter 1 is fast approaching, please make sure to meet your timeline for completion. Any questions please see Ms, Bevan or Mrs. Kershner. Thank you. Ithaca choirs will present a variety show titled "Screen Time" on Friday, November 11th at 7pm in the community gym. High school students will have a dress rehearsal at 6pm Thursday the 10th. Looking forward to a fun show! Picture retake will be on Monday, November 7. Popcorn Friday this week! This week is hosted by the 3rd grade class. Cost is 50 cents per bag, limit 2 per child. Rural Route 1 delivery is Friday, November 4! Pick-up will be from 3:45 p.m.-7 p.m. in the multi-purpose room. Please wait until all buses have left for the day before picking up your order. If you can not make it during this time, please make other arrangements for someone to pick-up your order for you. If you are available to help sort orders Friday afternoon or have any questions contact Karia Brown-joekariabrown@gmail.com The PTSO is sponsoring a Symons FREE Swim Day on Sunday, November 13 for our Ithaca families and friends. Free swimming from 1-3:55 PM for adults and children. Alumni Welcome! Any questions contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com or see more details at www.ithacaptso.org. Hope to see you there! All high school volleyball players should remember to turn in their uniforms this week. Thank you to those who already have. Also, a reminder that our awards night will be Sunday, November 6th following the NHS Induction Ceremony. FFA is holding a community blood drive on November 16 from 9 am to 2 pm. If you are 16 years or older you can donate blood. See Ms. Sprecher with questions and for consent forms if you are under 18 years old. Schedule an appointment to be a priority donor by signing up outside Ms. Sprecher's room or Call: 877-232-4376 or Online: bit.ly/Ithacanov16 Birthdays: Elementary-none M.S/H.S.-Amanda Schmidt Staff-none

Let the Ithaca FCCLA help you cover dessert for your Thanksgiving dinner! Place your order for an apple crisp, pumpkin pie, or chocolate cake with a FCCLA member, Ms. Stocks, or Mr. Crawford by Friday, November 18th at a price of $10 each. Items are $12 if ordered the day of pick up. Desserts are available for pick up on November 21st and 22nd from 3:30-7pm.

Rural Route 1 delivery is Friday, November 4! Pick-up will be from 3:45 p.m.-7 p.m. in the multi-purpose room. Please wait until all buses have left for the day before picking up your order. If you can not make it during this time, please make other arrangements for someone to pick-up your order for you. If you are available to help sort orders Friday afternoon or have any questions contact Karia Brown-joekariabrown@gmail.com The PTSO wants to thank Ithaca students & parents for an amazing Rural Route 1 fundraiser! This year's top sellers were: Lane Hilby, Paislee Sims, Tanner Swenink, Nolan Parduhn, Aydin Kloehn, Maisyn Willis, Abigail Phillips-Durst, Eli Swenson, Pearl Ledbury, and Sofia Weber! This year's winning class is Mrs. Steinmetz! Congratulations to all & thank you again for making this fundraiser a big success!

We are seeking a full-time Special Education Paraprofessional. Duties will vary. Outside duties, lunch duties, multiple supervisors are possible. Please visit the WECAN website at wecan.waspa.org or ithaca.k12.wi.us under EMPLOYMENT - For more information or an application please contact Ithaca HR at 608-585-2512 or email Brook Hackl at Brooke.Hackl@ithaca.k12.wi.us. Call or email today to become part of the Ithaca Team!

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow ANNOUNCEMENTS: Nov 2, 2022 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today: First Choice- Fish Sandwich, Second Choice- Turkey Wrap, Peas, Mixed Fruit, WG Hamburger buns, and milk Football Calendar Raffle Winner for November 2nd, Mike Kleinsasser -Congratulations! All wrestlers please report to the gym for the skin fold assessment immediately after school. Any retakes for pictures will be taken at 4:30. Coach Clary Teaching Assistants-time sheets are due to Ms Schoen. Come out and join the Ithaca Student Council for dinner at Culver's tonight! Share night is from 4-pm. A percentage of the proceeds go to the Ithaca Student Council. Help out your school and have a delicious dinner all at the same time! The November PTSO meeting will be held next Tuesday, November 9 at 3:45 p.m. in the LMC. Babysitting will be provided. We hope to see you there! Attention seniors! All seniors need to submit a Senior Portrait, a Personal Quote, and a Baby Picture for the Ithaca High School Yearbook. The pictures can be submitted to Mrs. Burnley either by email or a printed picture can be brought to her classroom. To submit your Senior Quote, complete the survey that was emailed to you by Mrs. Burnley on Oct. 21. All senior quotes will be approved by Mr. Herbst. The senior portrait, baby picture, and quote are due before Thanksgiving (November 23). Acellus students: Just a friendly reminder...keep working hard! Quarter 1 is fast approaching, please make sure to meet your timeline for completion. Any questions please see Ms. Bevan or Mrs. Kershner. Thank you FCA Huddle will be Thursday Nov 3rd. Our devotion is called 'Staying Positive' - Join us for breakfast and an inspiring message: when we change our mind-sets, great things will happen! Hope you will join us Thursday morning! Ithaca choirs will present a variety show titled "Screen Time" on Friday, November 11th at 7pm in the community gym. High school students will have a dress rehearsal at 6pm Thursday the 10th. Looking forward to a fun show! Picture retake will be on Monday, November 7. Popcorn Friday this week! This week is hosted by the 3rd grade class. Cost is 50 cents per bag, limit 2 per child. The PTSO wants to thank Ithaca students and parents for an amazing Rural Route 1 fundraiser! This year's top sellers were: Lane Hilby, Paislee Sims, Tanner Swenink, Nolan Parduhn, Aydin Kloehn, Maisyn Willis, Abigail Phillips-Durst, Eli Swenson, Pearl Ledbury, and Sofia Weber! This year's winning class is Mrs. Steinmetz! Congratulations to all, and thank you again for making this fundraiser a big success. Rural Route 1 delivery is Friday, November 4! Pick-up will be from 3:45 p.m.-7 p.m. in the multi-purpose room. Please wait until all buses have left for the day before picking up your order. If you can not make it during this time, please make other arrangements for someone to pick-up your order for you. If you are available to help sort orders Friday afternoon or have any questions contact Karia Brown-joekariabrown@gmail.com The PTSO is sponsoring a Symons FREE Swim Day on Sunday, November 13 for our Ithaca families and friends. Free swimming from 1-3:55 PM for adults and children. Alumni welcome! Any questions contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com or see more details at www.ithacaptso.org. Hope to see you there! There will be a Boys Basketball meeting in Mr Thome's room on Wednesday, November 2 during Attack. All high school volleyball players should remember to turn in their uniforms this week. Thank you to those who already have. Also, a reminder that our awards night will be Sunday, November 6th following the NHS Induction Ceremony. FFA is holding a community blood drive on November 16 from 9 am to 2 pm. If you are 16 years or older you can donate blood. See Ms. Sprecher with questions and for consent forms if you are under 18 years old. Schedule an appointment to be a priority donor by signing up outside Ms. Sprecher's room or Call: 877-232-4376 or Online: bit.ly/ithacanov16 This Day in History: 1947-The Hughes Flying Boat-at one time the largest aircraft ever built-is piloted by designer Howard Hughes on its first and only flight. Built with laminated birch and spruce (hence the nickname the Spruce Goose) the massive wooden aircraft had a wingspan longer than a football field and was designed to carry more than 700 men to battle. Howard Hughes was a movie producer when he founded the Hughes Aircraft Company in 1932. He personally tested cutting-edge aircraft of his own design and in 1937 broke the transcontinental flight-time record. In 1938, he flew around the world in a record three days, 19 hours, and 14 minutes. Word of Day: Notorious, adjective, describes people and things that are famously known, especially for something unfavorable. They live in a region that's notorious for its severe winters. Birthdays: Elementary-Brielle Fargen M.S/H.S.-none Staff-none

Do you need a reason to donate blood? ❤ Every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood and or platelets. ❤ Approximately 29,000 units of red blood cells are needed every day in the U. S. ❤ Nearly 5,000 units of platelets and 6.500 units of plasma are needed daily in the U.S. ❤ A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 units of blood. ❤ Blood and platelets cannot be manufactured; they can only come from volunteer donors. ❤ The blood type most often requested by hospitals is type O. ❤ One donation can help save more than one life. ❤ According to the American Cancer Society, more than 1.8 million people are expected to be diagnosed with cancer in 2020. Many of them will need blood, sometimes daily, during their chemotherapy treatment. Join together on November 16th at the Ithaca FFA fall blood drive to help the millions of recipients who benefit from your donation. Sign up outside Ms. Sprecher's room, call 877/232-4376, or sign up online bit.ly/ithacanov16

James Nee, Ithaca Professional Educator, is utilizing the CESA 3 Career Readiness Lab to provide precision measuring instruction. His students will earn industry-recognized certifications in partnership with Tom Martin at CESA 3. #CESA3 #EmpoweringEducators

Popcorn Friday this week! This week is hosted by the 3rd grade class. Cost is 50 cents per bag, limit 2 per child.

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow ANNOUNCEMENTS: Nov 1, 2022 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today: First Choice- Chicken Patties, Second Choice- Meatball Sub, Green Beans, Pineapple, Hamburger & HD buns, and milk Football Calendar Raffle Winner for November 1st, Amanda Fowell -Congratulations! Attention seniors! All seniors need to submit a Senior Portrait, a Personal Quote, and a Baby Picture for the Ithaca High School Yearbook. The pictures can be submitted to Mrs. Burnley either by email or a printed picture can be brought to her classroom. To submit your Senior Quote, complete the survey that was emailed to you by Mrs. Burnley on Oct, 21. All senior quotes will be approved by Mr. Herbst. The senior portrait, baby picture, and quote are due before Thanksgiving (November 23). Acellus students: Just a friendly reminder...keep working hard! Quarter 1 is fast approaching, please make sure to meet your timeline for completion. Any questions please see Ms. Bevan or Mrs. Kershner. Thank you FCA Huddle will be Thursday Nov 3rd. Our devotion is called 'Staying Positive'. Join us for breakfast and an inspiring message: when we change our mind-sets, great things will happen! Hope you will join us Thursday morning! Ithaca choirs will present a variety show titled "Screen Time" on Friday, November 11th at 7pm in the Community Gym. High school students will have a dress rehearsal at 6pm Thursday the 10th. Looking forward to a fun show! Picture retake will be on Monday, November 7. There will be a high school girls basketball meeting during lunch today in Mr. Klang's room. Popcorn Friday this week! This week is hosted by the 3rd grade class. Cost is 50 cents per bag, limit 2 per child. The PTSO wants to thank Ithaca students & parents for an amazing Rural Route 1 fundraiser! This year's top sellers were: Lane Hilby, Paislee Sims, Tanner Swenink, Nolan Parduhn, Aydin Kloehn, Maisyn Willis, Abigail Phillips-Durst, Eli Swenson, Pearl Ledbury, and Sofia Weber! This year's winning class is Mrs. Steinmetz! Congratulations to all & thank you again for making this fundraiser a big success! Rural Route 1 delivery is Friday, November 4! Pick-up will be from 3:45 p.m.-7 p.m. in the multi-purpose room. Please wait until all buses have left for the day before picking up your order. If you can not make it during this time, please make other arrangements for someone to pick-up your order for you. If you are available to help sort orders Friday afternoon or have any questions contact Karia Brown-joekariabrown@gmail.com Attention high school boys interested in basketball. There will be a meeting in Mr. Thome's room Wednesday during attack. The PTSO is sponsoring a Symons FREE Swim Day on Sunday, November 13 for our Ithaca families and friends, Free swimming from 1-3:55 PM for adults and children. Alumni Welcome! Any questions contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com or see more details at www.ithacaptso.org. Hope to see you there! There will be a brief student council meeting in the art room Tuesday during attack. All council members must attend. Please join the Ithaca Student Council this Wednesday at Culvers for the Culver's Share Night from 4-8pm. A percentage of all sales will go to the Ithaca Student Council. There will be a Boys Basketball meeting in Mr Thome's room on Wednesday, November 2 during Attack. All high school volleyball players should remember to turn in their uniforms by next week. Thank you to those who already have. Also, a reminder that our awards night will be Sunday, November 6th following the NHS Induction Ceremony. FFA is holding a community blood drive on November 16 from 9 am to 2 pm. If you are 16 years or older you can donate blood. See Ms. Sprecher with questions and for consent forms if you are under 18 years old. Schedule an appointment to be a priority donor by signing up outside Ms. Sprecher's room or Call: 877-232-4376 or Online: bit.ly/ithacanov16 This Day in History Nov 1 - The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome, one of Italian artist Michelangelo's finest works, is exhibited to the public for the first time on November 1, 1512. Michelangelo's epic ceiling frescoes, which took several years to complete, are among his most memorable works. Central in a complex system of decoration featuring numerous figures are nine panels devoted to biblical world history. The most famous of these is The Creation of Adam, a painting in which the arms of God and Adam are stretching toward each other. In 1512, Michelangelo completed the work. Word of Day The word utopia, a noun, refers to "a place of ideal perfection," with the perfection in question often pertaining to laws, government, and social conditions. // Her vision of utopia was a world where no one ever went hungry or lived in fear of war. Birthdays: Elementary-Lane Hilby, Bristol Nielsen M.S/H.S.-none Staff-none

A message from the group, "Ithaca – Under the Lights" Did you know that the softball field at Ithaca Schools does not have lights? Not only is this field home to the Lady Bulldog high school softball teams, it is used by the Ithaca Youth Baseball & Softball programs. Together, these programs serve approximately 135 children ages 4-18 years old. As you can imagine, scheduling practices and games for these teams is a challenge due to the limited number of local fields and daylight restrictions. In response, we are launching a campaign to raise $20,000 to install lights on the softball field. The installation of lights will help provide additional game and practice times needed to support our growing leagues. The group, "Ithaca – Under the Lights" is respectfully seeking monetary donations to help them reach the goal. Please consider investing in the future of Ithaca programs. All donors reaching the donation levels listed below will be recognized on a sign at the field. You can access the donation form by clicking the following link: https://5il.co/1k21e

The PTSO is sponsoring a Symons FREE Swim Day on Sunday, November 13 for our Ithaca families and friends. Free swimming from 1-3:55 PM for adults and children. Alumni welcome! Any questions contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com or see more details at www.ithacaptso.org. Hope to see you there!

Congratulations to Kaylee Peterson in placing 19th at the Wisconsin State Cross Country meet this Saturday in Wisconsin Rapids. Kaylee competed against the top runners and scored in the top 25% of the runners in division 2! Way to go Kaylee on a great season!

The PTSO wants to thank Ithaca students & parents for an amazing Rural Route 1 fundraiser! This years top sellers were: Lane Hilby, Paislee Sims, Tanner Swenink, Nolan Parduhn, Aydin Kloehn, Maisyn Willis, Abigail Phillips-Durst, Eli Swenson, Pearl Ledbury, and Sofia Weber! This years winning class is Mrs. Steinmetz! Congratulations to all & thank you again for making this fundraiser a big success! Rural Route 1 delivery is Friday, November 4! Pick-up will be from 3:45 p.m.-7 p.m. in the multi-purpose room. Please wait until all busses have left for the day before picking up your order. If you can not make it during this time, please make other arrangements for someone to pick-up your order for you. If you are available to help sort orders Friday afternoon or have any questions contact Karia Brown- joekariabrown@gmail.com.