Ithaca School District

ANNOUNCEMENTS: April 14th, 2022 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today: First Choice- Philly Steak Subs, Second Choice- Mozzarella Sticks, Mixed Fruit, Green Beans, Milk Middle School FFA will meet during ATTACK on Monday April 18 in Ms. Sprecher's room. Please consider stopping by today at Richland Center's Papa Murphy's between 4-8 pm. 10% of the proceeds will be donated to Ithaca's National Honor Society. Time to order your Elementary and Middle School Yearbook! The all-color yearbook featuring students in grades 4K-8 (all one yearbook again this year) will be on sale until April 28. Cost is $15. Online sales only. Go to: bit.ly/ElemMSYearbook or to the Ithaca PSTO webpage www.IthacaPTSO.org and click on Elem/MS Yearbook Ordering ​at the top of the page. You will be redirected to Entourage Yearbooks secure ordering site. Any questions, contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com. This Day in History: John Wilkes Booth shoots Abraham Lincoln President Abraham Lincoln is shot in the head at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. on April 14, 1865. The assassin, actor John Wilkes Booth, shouted, “Sic semper tyrannis! (Ever thus to tyrants!) The South is avenged,” as he jumped onto the stage and fled on horseback. Lincoln died the next morning. Word of the Day: Opportune ah-per-TOON adjective Opportune means "suitable or convenient for a particular situation" or "occurring at an appropriate time. It is an opportune time to invest in the stock market. Birthdays: Elementary—Connie Pulvermacher H.S./M.S.—Valerie Fauver and Matthew Roh, On Saturday- Ethan Cockroft and Reid Wobschall, On Sunday- Alivya Young

Middle Schoolers! Join us at the dance next Friday!

Ithaca Families! There is a meal change for tomorrow. There will not be breakfast for Middle and High Schoolers. Lunch choices are Philly Steak and Pizza Dippers. Thank you for your understanding!

ANNOUNCEMENTS: April 13th, 2022 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today: First Choice- Taco, Second Choice- Ham Sub, Corn, Fresh Veggies & Dip, Applesauce, Dessert, Milk Middle School FFA will meet during ATTACK on Monday April 18 in Ms. Sprecher's room. Students in grades 8-11. We will be working on next year's schedule with your teachers on Thursday morning. Please make sure you have your colored registration sheet completed and signed by a parent or guardian with you that day. There has been a section of Intro to Welding added to the schedule for 1st semester 3rd hour if anyone is interested. Seniors are not required to report until 9:00 a.m. that day. Please check in at the office when you get to school to let them know about your lunch choice if eating hot lunch. If you are able to come in a little early, you may be able to assist next year's 9th grade students with the scheduling process. Contact Ms. Bevan or Mrs. Kershner if interested. The FFA would like to thank everyone who donated blood on Friday for the spring the blood drive. You blew away the goal we had set and we had 49 donations; 33 whole blood donations and 16 dual red cell donations. This is enough blood products to save up to 115 lives. Thank you so much for making this such a special event and giving the gift of life in honor of Ben. Attention Youth 4 Change members: There will be a meeting TODAY during ATTACK in the LMC. Subway will be served. Please consider stopping by Richland Center's Papa Murphy's on Thursday, April 14th between 4-8pm. 10% of the proceeds will be donated to Ithaca's National Honor Society. Time to order your Elementary and Middle School Yearbook! The all-color yearbook featuring students in grades 4K-8 (all one yearbook again this year) will be on sale until April 28. Cost is $15. Online sales only. Go to: bit.ly/ElemMSYearbook or to the Ithaca PSTO webpage www.IthacaPTSO.org and click on Elem/MS Yearbook Ordering ​at the top of the page. You will be redirected to Entourage Yearbooks secure ordering site. Any questions, contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com. This Day in History: American’s Creed Day William Tyler Page, a messenger in the U.S. House of Representatives, wrote the American’s Creed in 1917. His essay was the winning entry in a national contest for the “best summary of American political faith” The House of Representatives adopted the 100-word statement in April 1918. Word of the Day: Bemuse bih-MYOOZ verb Bemuse means "to bewilder" or "to confuse."The contestant seemed somewhat bemused by the question; however, she gave the correct answer. Birthdays: Elementary—None H.S./M.S.—Anna Dahlke

Thank you, Ithaca Community! The FFA Blood Drive results are in! Your generosity blew away the goal Versiti had set of 36 donations with 49 DONATIONS! There were 33 whole blood donations and 16 dual red cell donations. This is enough blood products to SAVE UP TO 115 LIVES. Thank you so much for making this such a special event. We are so grateful for all of your hard work and for Ben and the Huebsch family for sharing their story.

Congratulations to all Ithaca High School Forensics students! The results from the state contest on Friday are something to be very proud of. Performers earning perfect scores and a Critic’s Choice Award Gold medal are: Brooklynn Granger, Emma Schoen, Alana Nelson, Kyla Pluemer, Talena Sprecher, Josie Laue, and Allison Durst. Those earning All State Award Silver medals are: Nick King, Carissa Willis, Elise Newkirk, Erica Steinmetz, Emma Coy, Kaylee Peterson, Maggie Gschwind, and Holly King. Finalist Award Bronze medals were awarded to Brooklyn Freestone and Logan Anderson. An Achievement Award Small Bronze medal was awarded to Caleb Birkrem. Two Ithaca seniors earned perfect scores each year, which qualified them to achieve the special Gold Medallion. A round of applause to Brooklynn Granger and Emma Schoen on receiving that special award! To all of our performers, we say “Very well done!” From Mrs. Murphey, Mrs. Thompson, Ms Schmitt, and Mrs. Zorea, we are so proud of all of you.

Tonight's baseball and softball games at Highland will now start at 4:30 (Tuesday April 12, 2022)

ANNOUNCEMENTS: April 12th, 2022 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today: First Choice- BBQ Sandwich, Second Choice- Mini Corn Dogs, Coleslaw, Pineapple, Dinner Roll, Milk Please release the Varsity Baseball and Softball teams at 3:00 today. The bus leaves at 3:15 There will be an FBLA meeting in Mrs. Burnley's room during Attack today. Please consider stopping by Richland Center's Papa Murphy's on Thursday, April 14th between 4-8pm. 10% of the proceeds will be donated to Ithaca's National Honor Society. Our April PTSO meeting will be held today at 3:45 p.m. in the LMC. A zoom link will be available on the PTSO Facebook page. A babysitter will be provided. We hope to see you there! Time to order your Elementary and Middle School Yearbook! The all-color yearbook featuring students in grades 4K-8 (all one yearbook again this year) will be on sale until April 28. Cost is $15. Online sales only. Go to: bit.ly/ElemMSYearbook or to the Ithaca PSTO webpage www.IthacaPTSO.org and click on Elem/MS Yearbook Ordering ​at the top of the page. You will be redirected to Entourage Yearbooks secure ordering site. Any questions, contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com. This Day in History: April 12, 1981, The space shuttle Columbia is launched for the first time The space shuttle Columbia is launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, becoming the first reusable manned spacecraft to travel into space. Piloted by astronauts Robert L. Crippen and John W. Young, the Columbia undertook a 54-hour space flight of 36 orbits before successfully touching down at California’s Edwards Air Force Base on April 14. Word of the Day: Funambulism fyoo-NAM-buh-liz-um noun Funambulism means"tightrope walking." That sense led to people applying the word for "a show of mental agility." The show features funambulism, which the audience oohs and aahs over. Birthdays: Elementary—None H.S./M.S.—Leora Barrette Staff—bus driver, Frank Schuh

We're helping you answer your kids’ toughest questions about underage drinking during April #Alcohol Awareness Month. Trying to explain why it’s important to wait? Stay calm and discuss the dangers without scaring your child. Tell them there are several reasons, including that it’s against the law, that drinking can be harmful to their still-developing brain and body, and that young people who drink are more likely to become depressed. Get more talk tips here: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/small-talks/start-talking.htm #SmallTalksWI

Support Ithaca High School National Honor Society and let Papa Murphy's cook for you this Thursday, April 14th! Stop by Richand Center's Papa Murphy's on this Thursday and 10% of the proceeds from 4-8pm will be donated to Ithaca's National Honor Society.

With great pride, Ithaca Public Schools announces the Ithaca High School Class of 2022 Valedictorian and Salutatorian. Congratulations to Emma Schoen, Valedictorian, and Nicholas King, Salutatorian! If you're in the building, check out the great posters of Emma and Nicholas in the Commons, courtesy of the Ithaca PTSO and created by Susan Bloczynski.

Time to order your Elementary and Middle School Yearbook! The all-color yearbook featuring students in grades 4K-8 (all one yearbook again this year) will be on sale until April 28. Cost is $15. Online sales only. Go to: bit.ly/ElemMSYearbook or to the Ithaca PSTO webpage www.IthacaPTSO.org and click on Elem/MS Yearbook Ordering ​at the top of the page. You will be redirected to Entourage Yearbooks secure ordering site. Any questions, contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: April 11th, 2022 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today: First Choice- Stuffed Crust Pizza, Second Choice- Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Spinach Salad, Pears, Bread Stick, Milk Please release the High School Track team at 2:20 today. The bus leaves at 2:35 Please release the JV Baseball team at 2:50 today. The bus leaves at 3:05 Junior Class: There will be a class meeting today during Attack time. Congratulations to all Ithaca High School Forensics students! The results from the state contest are something to be very proud of. Performers earning perfect scores and a Critic’s Choice Award Gold medal are: Brooklynn Granger, Emma Schoen, Alana Nelson, Kyla Pluemer, Talena Sprecher, Josie Laue, and Allison Durst. Those earning All State Award Silver medals are: Nick King, Carissa Willis, Elise Newkirk, Erica Steinmetz, Emma Coy, Kaylee Peterson, Maggie Gschwind, and Holly King. Finalist Award Bronze medals were awarded to Brooklyn Freestone and Logan Anderson. An Achievement Award Small Bronze medal was awarded to Caleb Birkrem. Two Ithaca seniors earned perfect scores each year, which qualified them to achieve the special Gold Medallion. A round of applause to Brooklynn Granger and Emma Schoen on receiving that special award! To all of our performers, we say “Very well done!” From Mrs. Murphey, Mrs. Thompson, Ms Schmitt, and Mrs. Zorea, we are so proud of all of you. Attention all Youth for Change members and others interested, come join us today at the Community Center at 5:30 p.m. We will be supporting the idea of tobacco-free parks in Richland Center. No preparation is needed, and all who attend this meeting will receive a $15 Kwik Trip gift card! Hope to see you there! Our April PTSO meeting will be held Tuesday, April 12 at 3:45 p.m. in the LMC. A zoom link will be available on the PTSO Facebook page. A babysitter will be provided. We hope to see you there! Middle school track will officially kick off today after school. Students should have all the necessary paperwork completed - Extra-Curricular Code of Conduct form, Physical/Alternate year form, Concussion form - and turned into the office by then or you will not be able to practice. Time to order your Elementary and Middle School Yearbook! The all-color yearbook featuring students in grades 4K-8 (all one yearbook again this year) will be on sale until April 28. Cost is $15. Online sales only. Go to: bit.ly/ElemMSYearbook or to the Ithaca PSTO webpage www.IthacaPTSO.org and click on Elem/MS Yearbook Ordering ​at the top of the page. You will be redirected to Entourage Yearbooks secure ordering site. Any questions, contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com. This Day in History: Apollo 13 launches to the moon On April 11, 1970, Apollo 13, the third lunar landing mission, is successfully launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, carrying astronauts James A. Lovell, John L. Swigert and Fred W. Haise. Word of the Day: Zoomorphoric zoh-uh-MOR-fik adjective Zoomorphoric means "having the form of an animal." Using cookie cutters, the children made zoomorphic treats to bring to the bake sale. Birthdays: Elementary—Kegan Ringelstetter H.S./M.S.—Jason Logue, Darin Nelson

DON'T FORGET! The Richland County and Community on Transition, (CCoT) will be presenting a virtual Transition Night on Wednesday, April 13 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in conjunction with the Ithaca School District. This presentation is geared for parents and guardians who have a child with a disability age 12 and beyond, who would like to learn more about services available as their child transitions from school to post-secondary options. Are you asking questions such as, Will they get a job? Are they able to live on their own? What does transition mean? What housing options are there? What does long-term care mean for our family? What is Project Search? If so, join us for a time to answer these questions using the link, https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85773737928?pwd=NGNYSTVoTUZpNDhwMkZwcHJaTUpTdz09#success Presenters will include Brian Kenney, CESA 2 and 3 Transition Coordinator, Alissa Taylor from the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, Nicole Hisel from Independent Living Resources, and Cassie Sanders from Aging and Disability Resource Center of Eagle Country’s Richland Center. These services include everything from living independently, to work experiences, to going to college, to going into the workforce. You may join us even if you live outside of Richland County, as these services are not exclusive. Feel free to join us at the Ithaca School District LMC if you do not have adequate internet access or a device. Five gift cards will be given out to those who can answer correct questions after the presentation (virtual or in person). Contact Cheri Jacobson at 608-585-2311 or cheri.jacobson@ithaca.k12.wi.us with any questions.

Good Luck! The Ithaca High School Forensics team travels to De Forest today to compete in the State Contest. We wish them and their coaches good luck! Pictured: Brooklynn Granger, Emma Schoen, Carissa Willis, Nick King (seniors), Holly King, Kyla Pluemer, Kaylee Peterson, Emma Coy, Talena Sprecher, Alana Nelson, Allison Durst, Brooklyn Freestone, Maggie Gschwind, Caleb Birkrem, Erica Steinmetz, Logan Anderson, Elise Newkirk, and Josie Laue. The team is coached by volunteer Mrs. Louise Murphey as well as Ms Chay Schmitt, Mrs. Juli Thompson, and Mrs. Emily Zorea.

4K FAMILIES! Just a reminder that next week on Wednesday and Thursday (April 13th and 14th) there WILL NOT be class for either group. Those days are reserved for screening for incoming Young Bulldog Pups. Thank you for understanding!

Badger Girls State and Badger Boys State recognition! Every year, two students in the Junior class are nominated to represent Ithaca Schools as Badger Girl and Badger Boy. To be eligible, candidates must be enrolled in the Junior year, have an interest in government and citizenship, have outstanding qualities of leadership, good character, honor roll student and participate in extra-curricular activities. Badger Boys and Girls State are designed to train students in the science of government and to further develop their leadership skills. This program also educates young leaders on how to become more impactful community members of Wisconsin. This is a summer week program that will be held at UW-Oshkosh for Badger Girls and UW- Eau Claire for Badger Boys. These organizations are excited to be back after 2 years off due to COVID 19 precautions. We would like to recognize and congratulate this year’s delegates: Erica Steinmetz and David Fargen. Our alternate delegates are Kyla Pluemer and Evan Gomez. Congratulations students!

April 8th, 2022 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today, First Choice, Fish Sticks, Second Choice, Brat, Broccoli w/Cheese Sauce, Craisins, Mandarin Oranges, Milk The bus for the High School Track team will be leaving at 6:45 on Saturday. Students in grades 9-11, you will be receiving directions and your scheduling folders during ATTACK today. If you are leaving for state Forensics, please see Ms. Bevan this morning to get your folder. Junior Class: There will be a class meeting on Monday, April 11th, during Attack time. Good luck Forensics students! Today is the state contest at De Forest High School, and you'll all do so very well! Please release the forensics students at 2:35 today. The bus leaves at 2:45. Attention all Youth for Change members and others interested, come join us at the Community Center on Monday, April 11 at 5:30 p.m. We will be supporting the idea of tobacco-free parks in Richland Center. No preparation is needed, and all who attend this meeting will receive a $15 Kwik Trip gift card! Hope to see you there! Our April PTSO meeting will be held next Tuesday, April 12 at 3:45 p.m. in the LMC. A zoom link will be available on the PTSO Facebook page. A babysitter will be provided. We hope to see you there! Middle school track will officially kick off on Monday, April 11th after school. Students should have all the necessary paperwork completed - Extra-Curricular Code of Conduct form, Physical/Alternate year form, Concussion form - and turned into the office by then or you will not be able to practice. The Ithaca FFA is holding their spring blood drive today in honor of Ben Huebsch. Plus, all donors receive 4 Mount Olympus tickets ! See Ms. Sprecher for details. Schedule an appointment to help patients like Ben: Call: 877-232-4376 Online: bit.ly/ithacacares There will be a popcorn sale this Friday, April 8. Cost is 50 cents a bag, limit 2 bags per student please. Proceeds this week will go to the 4th 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. New York Choir Students and Chaperones: You have until April 9th to include your New York photos on the App so that they are included in the keepsake video that is being made of your trip. Click on the following link, login, and upload your photos: www.grouptravelvideos.com Username: Behrens Password: pthdhs Did you know…you can raise funds for the Ithaca School Foundation just by purchasing the items that you normally buy online at Amazon? The program is called Amazon Smile – https://smile.amazon.com/ and 0.5% of your eligible purchases will automatically go to the Ithaca School Foundation when you sign up! There is no fee for the program. Sign up today! The PTSO is sponsoring a FREE Ithaca Family and Friends Swim day on Sunday, April 10 from 1-4 PM at Symons Recreation Complex at UW-Richland. This event is free for all Ithaca students, adults and their friends and family members even if they don't go to Ithaca. For more details, go to the Ithaca PTSO website www.IthacaPTSO.org or contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com. Hope to see you there! This Day in History: Hank Aaron breaks Babe Ruth’s all-time home run record On April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hits his 715th career home run, breaking Babe Ruth’s legendary record of 714 homers. A crowd of 53,775 people, the largest in the history of Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, was with Aaron that night to cheer when he hit a 4th inning pitch off the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Al Downing. Word of the Day: MET-ul-sum adjective Mettlesome means "full of vigor and strength of spirit or temperament. "The rider was experienced and had no trouble handling the mettlesome horse. Birthdays: Elementary—Easton Degenhardt H.S./M.S.—Liam Rowin

You may have noticed some new or familiar faces in the building but didn't know what roles they were filling. Ithaca welcomes Tina Ramsden and Amanda Waterman. Mrs. Ramsden has been a long-term sub this school year already, but now she is also our permanent sub to fill needs on a daily basis. Ms. Waterman is filling our After-School Program Director role. When you see them, welcome them to the district. Thank you both for all you do!

Tonight's track meet at Richland Center, involving the Ithaca / Weston track team, has been canceled.