Ithaca School District

Some dates for your calendar from Ms. Bevan! PSAT Testing for juniors who are signed up will be Wednesday, October 12, from 8 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. in the Willow Valley United Methodist Church Basement. The Wisconsin Education Fair Field Trip is for juniors and seniors on Monday, October 17, on the U.W. Platteville campus. Representatives from over 100 universities, colleges, technical schools, trade schools, and the military will be available to meet and share post-secondary information with students. A listening session, tour, and lunch will also be provided on campus. www.wefs.org

Mrs. Zorea's 6th grade students got ready for Homecoming last week by examining Ithaca yearbooks from the 1950's and 1960's. Students completed a scavenger hunt activity and used their yearbook to identify a senior, names of students who were on the football team, names of students who were in the school band, the names of a cook and bus driver, and one other club that the school offered. While doing their research, many of our students found school pictures of family members who attended Ithaca. This research project was a way for our students to see how they are connected to the Ithaca tradition.

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow ANNOUNCEMENTS: Sept 28, 2022 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today: First choice- Chicken smackers, Second choice- Cheddarwurst/bun, Au gratin potatoes, Sliced apples, Dinner roll, and milk Class of 2023 Seniors & Parents: Jostens is scheduled to meet with all Seniors on Friday, September 30th @ 11:00 a.m. to explain and pass out ordering information for Graduation Cap/Gown & Announcement products, and measure seniors for capigowns (height chart adjusted to add 2' with shoes on). Please click on the link below to place your Graduation Order by OCT. 31. 2022, to avoid a late fee. Cap/Gown/Announcement packages are available to fill all your needs, or you may order an individual cap/gown/tassel unit. (Unopened Cap & Gown units may be returned if you do not participate in 2023 Ceremony). Questions?-Please call 1-800-854-7464 OR EMAIL: www.jostens.com/contact. ITHACA HS Class of 2026 & Parents: Jostens is scheduled to meet with the Freshmen Class on Friday, September 30th @ 11:20 a.m. regarding the Ithaca HS class ring program. Please click on the link below to design your ring on the RING DESIGNER. Design & order your ring between September 30% and October 14th to receive $20 off your ring using promo code RING20. (Tradewinds, P11, P12, P30, P31 not included). A ring sizer is included in the packet. Rings will ship home in approximately 6-8 weeks with payment programs available. QUESTIONS? 1-800-854-7464 or EMAIL: Www.jostens.com/contact Juniors and Seniors: Just a reminder: If interested in Spring college courses. Early College Credit Program, Start College Now, and ColEDGE applications are due to Ms. Bevan by Oct. 1st. There will be a Youth 4 Change meeting in the LMC Thursday during ATTACK. We will be discussing plans for the upcoming school year. Anyone interested in joining Youth 4 Change is welcome and encouraged to attend! Popcorn Fridays are back! This week the 2nd grade classes of Ms. Brewer and Mrs. Steinmetz are hosting. Still 50 cents a bag, limit 2 per child. MS & HS will be able to purchase during their breakfast break. It's that time of year again! The PTSO's annual Rural Route 1 popcorn fundraiser will kick off this Friday & run through October 14, Elementary students will be sent home an order form in their backpacks on Friday. Any middle or high school students interested in selling can pick up an order for in the office. Any questions contact Karia Brown-joekariabrown@gmail.com NOTICE TO THOSE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES LAST YEAR: You have through October 1 to re-apply for the program. If you have not applied by October 1, it will be assumed you plan on paying the lunch fee starting Monday, October 3. If you apply and qualify, the reduced price is $.30 per day for breakfast and $.40 per day for lunch. Birthdays: Elementary - none H.S./M.S. - none

Please consider completing a Free and Reduced Price Meal application. Why should I submit an application? In addition to determining eligibility for free and reduced-price school meals, school meals applications help our school district allocate vital funding and resources to schools. School meals applications also grant your child access to other benefits, such as Pandemic EBT (P-EBT). For these reasons, please complete the school meals application. Applications are completely confidential and secure, and do not require Social Security information. Even if you qualify, you are not required to participate in the program. Click here for our website containing instructions and forms. https://www.ithaca.k12.wi.us/page/free-and-reduced-lunch-information

Class of 2023 Seniors & Parents: Jostens is scheduled to meet with all Seniors on Friday, September 30th @ 11:00 a.m. to explain and pass out ordering information for Graduation Cap/Gown & Announcement products, and measure seniors for cap/gowns (height chart adjusted to add 2” with shoes on). Please click on the link below to place your Graduation Order by OCT. 31, 2022, to avoid a late fee. Cap/Gown/Announcement packages are available to fill all your needs, or you may order an individual cap/gown/tassel unit. (Unopened Cap & Gown units may be returned if you do not participate in 2023 Ceremony). Questions?-Please call 1-800-854-7464 OR EMAIL: www.jostens.com/contact. Click Here to Order Ithaca High School Graduation Supplies - https://www.jostens.com/apps/catalog/gradPackage.mvc?customerId=1116349&customerName=Ithaca-High-School&catalogOsr=GRAD_PROD_HS_SENIOR_CUSTOMER_CATALOG&catalogName=Graduation&categoryOsr=PACKAGES&pubCatId=1753183271&requestedView=BEST

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow ANNOUNCEMENTS: Sept 27, 2022 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today: First choice- Hamburger gravy/mashed potatoes, Second choice- BBQ Rib/sub bun, Spinach salad, Breadsticks, and milk Congratulations to the Ithaca student body for your excellent representation and attitude last week during homecoming week! The student council would like to congratulate all the classes for participating in the spirit week activities and point totals. Before announcing the overall winners for homecoming week, many were curious about who won the floats so the order goes ...4th place to the freshmen, 3rd place to the seniors, 2nd place to the sophomores, and 1st place to the juniors. Each class point totals were tallied yesterday for the final count. In 4th place overall with 36 points was the freshmen and the juniors in 3rd place with 75 points. The sophomores had a total of 102 points in 2nd place and rounding out the week with a total of 115 points was the senior class. Congratulations to all the classes and the seniors will receive a pizza party for winning the most points. NOTICE TO THOSE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES LAST YEAR: You have through October 1 to re-apply for the program. If you have not applied by October 1, it will be assumed you plan on paying the lunch fee starting Monday, October 3. If you apply and qualify, the reduced price is $.30 per day for breakfast and $.40 per day for lunch. This Day in History: On September 27, 1938, President Franklin Roosevelt writes to German Chancellor Adolf Hitler regarding the threat of war in Europe. The German chancellor had been threatening to invade the Sudetenland of Czechoslovakia and, in the letter, his second to Hitler in as many days, Roosevelt reiterated the need to find a peaceful resolution to the issue. Word of the Day: Sporadic-adjective Something described as sporadic occurs occasionally, irregularly, or randomly across time or space. The team's regular meetings became sporadic over the summer months, when at some points up to half of its members were on vacation. Birthdays: Elementary— Belated to Briggs Maxwell and John Weitzel on Mon (09/26), today Cameron Beasley H.S./M.S.—Magdalene Gwchwind, James Layton Ithaca After-School Events: Volleyball: Girls Varsity vs. La Farge (Home) Volleyball: Girls Varsity vs. Weston (Home)

Popcorn Fridays are back! This week the 2nd grade classes of Ms. Brewer and Mrs. Steinmetz are hosting. Still 50 cents a bag, limit 2 per child. Here is the list of all the Popcorn Fridays for the year.

Class of 2026 and families: Jostens is scheduled to meet with the Freshmen Class on Friday, September 30th @ 11:20 a.m. regarding the Ithaca HS class ring program. Please click on the link below to design your ring on the RING DESIGNER. Design & order your ring between September 30th and October 14th to receive $20 off your ring using promo code RING20. (Tradewinds, P11, P12, P30, P31 not included). A ring sizer is included in the packet. Rings will ship home in approximately 6-8 weeks with payment programs available. QUESTIONS? 1-800-854-7464 or EMAIL: www.jostens.com/contact Click Here to Access Ithaca High School Online Ring Builder - https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1116349/ITHACA-HIGH-SCHOOL/Class-Jewelry/2006071011045564036/CATALOG_JRD

The Class of 2023 and Advisors would like to send a huge thank you to the following: ~Ithaca Parents, Guardians, and Community Members for making the 100th school fair and Homecoming 2022 a memorable one. ~WRCO for advertising/promoting all the events that happened on Saturday. ~Ithaca Staff Members for being flexible and willing to help when and where needed. ~Mr. Deitelhoff for volunteering his time to help chaperone the dance on Saturday night. ~Mrs. Steinmetz and Mrs. Penfield for helping us decorate the Commons. ~Frank, Ben, Tom, and Sue for their additional hard work over the weekend. ~Mr. Hess and Mrs. Thompson for updating the Ithaca app and Facebook page to keep everyone in the know. A special thank you to the members of the class of 2023 that helped set up and tear down the dance quickly and efficiently.

Leah, an Ithaca 3rd grader, drew pictures and sold them at the Ithaca School Fair. Her goal was to donate all of her funds to the PTSO. This young lady saw our district nurse trying to raise money to replace the cost of the new AED and to purchase other medical supplies. She resided $54 and decided to split her donation. She donated $10 to the Ithaca PTSO and $45 to the District Nurse AED fund! Thank you so much Leah! Way to be a Bulldog!!

You may have thought the festivities are over, but wait! The Ithaca Fair Horse Show is next Sunday! Stop in to watch or participate in the Ithaca Horse Show at the Anderson Quarter Horse Farm Sunday, October 2nd.

We're still glowing with pride from the successes of the 100th Ithaca School Fair. What a weekend! The Ithaca Fair Committee would like to thank all our sponsors for our 100th Ithaca Fair! We'd like to add Greeley Signs & Graphics, Robert Bowers, Vince and Betsy Wiedenfeld, and Manneo Dairy, LLC to the list of donors!

The grounds are ready. The exhibits are ready. You’d better be ready…to celebrate the 100th Ithaca School Fair and the 2022 Homecoming! Too much to list. There’s something for everyone! Come and join in the celebration and fun. See you here!

For apparel purchases through the PTSO at Homecoming, a debit / credit card reader will be available. So, you will be able to use cash, check or card! Happy Homecoming Everyone!

Enjoy this video compilation of Class Games from Ithaca's 2022 Homecoming Week festivities. Thanks to Stetson Clary for putting this video together. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFbGTSMlplo

Who's ready for the greatest event of the year?! Many, many thanks to all our donors who have helped make these events possible! Today kicks off activities for the 100th Ithaca School Fair! Fair entries can be dropped off until 7p. Stop in to the Community Gym to watch some Ithaca alumna play volleyball beginning at 5p. Saturday is FAIR DAY! The Bulldog Block Challenge starts at 7a. Breakfast is served in the Community Gym by the Band Boosters from 7-10a. Animals should be in place by 7:30a. The livestock show, animal, and gym fair exhibits begin judging at 8am All exhibits are available for viewing at 8am. Grab lunch from the Choir Boosters in the HS Commons from 9a-1p. Band Boosters have a dessert auction in the HS Commons 9a-1p. At 10:30 the parade kicks off, followed by the meat animal, cheese, and butter auction. Check out the PTSO's free bounce house from 11a-3p in the MultiPurpose Room. The Jay O'Connell Memorial Patio dedication at 12:30p, and at 1p the youth pedal pull begins. Mascot races at 1p lead into the football game kickoff at 1:30p. The Hall of Fame ceremony will occur at halftime during the football game. Then don't forget the Ithaca Horse Show finalizes all things Ithaca Fair on Sunday, October 2nd at the Anderson Quarter Horse Farm beginning at 10:30a.

A message from Mr. Crawford: Reminder that there is an instrument testing night tonight for fifth graders interested in band! This will take place from 6-8 in the band room, and a representative will be here to talk through rental information.

#IthacaHoCo - Throwback Thursday to 1979-80. Happy Homecoming everyone!

Ithaca is looking to hire a driver for Cross Country Student-Athletes. Please take a look at this Google Doc for all the details. Feel free to email brooke.hackl@ithaca.k12.wi.us for more information. https://docs.google.com/document/d/12arwAqk4gIUE1NFmqoZpdLxhDZyJLtti_30fDDuO_-I/edit

If your child is showing in the Little Britches, please be ready to show at 9 AM on Saturday down at the livestock show ring by the old basketball court at the Community Gym area. If you have any questions, contact Annette Louis.