Ithaca School District

Are you looking for a night of great theatre? In just one week, the UW-Richland Theatre opens its production of "Saint Joan"! The show features Ithaca 8th grader Hewsten Garcia-Boland, and reading teacher Miss Schmitt, as well as many members of the local community. The show runs March 25 and 26 at 7:30, and March 27 at 1:30. Tickets are $10. Email Miss Schmitt for more details!

The Ithaca-Weston Track and Field team apparel store is open! Use this link to shop until Tuesday, March 22nd. https://sportsworld.chipply.com/ithacawestontrack22/

There will be a popcorn sale this Friday, March 18. Cost is 50 cents a bag, limit 2 bags per student please. Proceeds this week will go to the 2nd 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.

The Richland Center Kiwanis Club is sponsoring a Spaghetti Supper for local freshman Ben Huebsch and Gavin Gochenaur. Come out to the Phoenix Center on March 21st for a warm meal, an opportunity for two communities to socialize and support a great cause.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: March 16th, 2022 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today: First Choice- Chicken Salad Wrap, Second Choice- Pulled Pork Sandwich, Fresh Veggies & Dip, Pasta Salad, Apple Slices, Milk There will be a High School Student Council meeting today during Attack time. Please arrive promptly as we have lots to discuss. The bus for District Forensics at UW-Platteville will leave Saturday at 6:30. Meet with a coach this week and practice daily. Students should arrive no later than 6:20. The Ithaca-Weston Track and Field team apparel store is open! Use this link to shop until Tuesday, March 22nd. https://sportsworld.chipply.com/ithacawestontrack22/ Band Students: The Coffee fundraiser forms and money need to be turned into Mrs. Behrens by this Friday, March 18th. FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) will meet this Thursday morning, March 17. Join us at 7:00 am for a big breakfast, an encouraging devotional and inspiring message! Our message title is: ’Confidence- you are enough!’ Come join us and bring a friend! There is a National Honor Society Meeting in the LMC on Friday, March 18 during Attack. There will be a popcorn sale this Friday, March 18. Cost is 50 cents a bag, limit 2 bags per student please. Proceeds this week will go to the 2nd 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. 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! Ithaca Youth Baseball Softball sign-up. March 20th from 4:00-7:00 in the Community Gym. This Day in History: U.S. Military Academy established The United States Military Academy—the first military school in the United States—is founded by Congress for the purpose of educating and training young men in the theory and practice of military science. Located at West Point, New York, the U.S. Military Academy is often simply known as West Point. Word of the Day: Intersperse in-ter-SPERSS verb Intersperse means "to place or insert something at intervals in or among other things." The author has interspersed the guidebook with pictures of the different animals tourists might encounter on the safari. Birthdays: Elementary—Carter Pluemer H.S./M.S.—None STAFF—Mr. Urban and Mr. Deitelhoff

Don't forget! Tomorrow, March 16th is a scheduled Early Release for staff to have PLC work. Elementary students begin release at 12:10pm and the Middle and High School bell dismisses students at 12:36pm.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: March 15th, 2022 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today: First Choice- Mexican Beef Macaroni, Second Choice- Ham Sub, Corn, Applesauce, Garlic Bread, Dessert, Milk Effective immediately, after school, the weight room will only be open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. It will be Coach Olson opening it and the hours will run until 5:00 pm. There will be a Youth for Change meeting today during ATTACK. Pizza Hut pizza will be provided. There will be a High School Student Council meeting on Wednesday, March 16th during Attack time. Please arrive promptly as we have lots to discuss. The bus for District Forensics at UW-Platteville will leave Saturday at 6:30. Meet with a coach this week and practice daily. Band Students: The Coffee fundraiser forms and money need to be turned into Mrs. Behrens by this Friday, March 18th. FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) will meet this Thursday morning, March 17. Join us at 7:00 am for a big breakfast, an encouraging devotional and inspiring message! Our message title is: ’Confidence- you are enough!’ Come join us and bring a friend! There is a National Honor Society Meeting in the LMC on Friday, March 18 during Attack. There will be a popcorn sale this Friday, March 18. Cost is 50 cents a bag, limit 2 bags per student please. Proceeds this week will go to the 2nd 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. 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! Ithaca Youth Baseball Softball sign-up. March 20th from 4:00-7:00 in the Community Gym. Elementary--what is the temperature right now? How many more degrees until it's warm enough to go out? How many more degrees is it above (or below) our going-outside temperature? What time will we check the temperature for lunch recess? This Day in History: LBJ calls for equal voting rights. On March 15, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson addresses a joint session of Congress to urge the passage of legislation guaranteeing voting rights for all. Using the phrase “we shall overcome,” borrowed from African American leaders struggling for equal rights, Johnson declares that “every American citizen must have an equal right to vote.” Johnson reminds the nation that the Fifteenth Amendment, which was passed after the Civil War, gave all citizens the right to vote regardless of race or color Word of the Day: Gregarious grih-GAIR-ee-us adjective Gregarious means "tending to associate with others of one's kind" and "enjoying or tending to enjoy the company of others," which makes it synonymous with social and sociable. The documentary is filmed inside the burrows of the gregarious prairie dogs. Birthdays: Elementary—None H.S./M.S.—None STAFF—Mike Hutchison

ANNOUNCEMENTS: March 14th, 2022 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today: First Choice- Chicken Smackers, Second Choice: Cheddarwurst, Hash Brown, Peaches, Dinner Roll, Milk All of Mr. Andresen's students should show up during Seminar to discuss the celebrations for Pi Day. Just a reminder to FFA kids who sold strawberries- you must pick them up today after school in the community gym! 29 vocal events from the 7/8th and HS choirs performed their songs this past Saturday for district solo and ensemble contest. The results were 7 seconds 15 firsts, and 7 starred-firsts (*1) with the ability to compete at state. Mrs. Niemeyer is extremely proud!! Every student showed great courage and respect for themselves and others. Congrats on doing the hard work and getting up there to sing- many are too afraid to even try. Attention all Youth for Change members and others interested, come join us today at the Community Center at 5:45 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, as well as the upcoming Youth for Change meeting, will receive Pizza Hut pizza and a $15 Kwik Trip gift card! Hope to see you there!" There will be a Youth for Change meeting on Tuesday, March 15 during ATTACK. Pizza Hut pizza will be provided. The bus for District Forensics at UW-Platteville will leave Saturday at 6:30. Meet with a coach this week and practice daily. Band Students: The Coffee fundraiser forms and money need to be turned into Mrs. Behrens by this Friday, March 18th. FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) will meet this Thursday morning, March 17. Join us at 7:00 am for a big breakfast, an encouraging devotional and inspiring message! Our message title is: ’Confidence- you are enough!’ Come join us and bring a friend! There will be a High School Student Council meeting on Wednesday, March 16th during Attack time. Please arrive promptly as we have lots to discuss. There is a National Honor Society Meeting in the LMC on Friday, March 18 during Attack. Ithaca Youth Baseball Softball sign-up. March 20th from 4:00-7:00 in the Community Gym. Elementary--what is the temperature right now? How many more degrees until it's warm enough to go out? How many more degrees is it above (or below) our going-outside temperature? What time will we check the temperature for lunch recess? This Day in History: Albert Einstein born On March 14, 1879, Albert Einstein is born, the son of a Jewish electrical engineer in Ulm, Germany. Einstein’s theories of special and general relativity drastically altered human understanding of the universe, and his work in particle and energy theory helped make possible quantum mechanics and, ultimately, the atomic bomb. Word of the Day: Cryptography krip-TAH-gruh-fee noun Cryptography is the enciphering and deciphering of messages in secret code or cipher. It is also the computerized encoding and decoding of information. Effective cryptography is essential for secure exchanges of sensitive information in cyberspace. Birthdays: Elementary—Aaron Jacobson H.S./M.S.—Logan Anderson

It FORENSICS FRIDAY (we just made that up, tell the others). In honor of this Saturdays District Competition to be held at the UW-Platteville, let's remember our 1986-87 "FN6" team!

ANNOUNCEMENTS: March 11th, 2022 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today: First Choice- Mac & Cheese, Second Choice- BBQ Rib, Mixed Vegetables, Pineapple, Dinner Roll, Milk There will be no weight room after school today. Freshmen class members should let Mrs. Thompson know when you are available to work the Lions breakfast on Sunday. You can sign up at the SignUp Genius link here or email Mrs. Thompson. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d4eaeab2fa5fb6-lions All forensics students must work with a coach at least once this week and next week before District on Saturday, March 19th. Attention all Youth for Change members and others interested, come join us at the Community Center on Monday, March 14 at 5:45 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, as well as the upcoming Youth for Change meeting, will receive Pizza Hut pizza and a $15 Kwik Trip gift card! Hope to see you there!" There will be a Youth for Change meeting on Tuesday, March 15 during ATTACK. Pizza Hut pizza will be provided. Ithaca Youth Baseball Softball sign-up. March 13, from 10:00-1:00 in the High School Commons. Ithaca Youth Baseball Softball sign-up. March 20th from 4:00-7:00 in the Community Gym. Elementary--what is the temperature right now? How many more degrees until it's warm enough to go out? How many more degrees is it above (or below) our going-outside temperature? What time will we check the temperature for lunch recess? This Day in History: President Trump addresses the nation on COVID-19; announces travel ban In a primetime Oval Office address, President Donald Trump announces a 30-day travel ban on foreign travel to the U.S. from most European countries as COVID-19 cases surge across the globe. Word of the Day: archetype AHR-kih-type noun An archetype is someone or something that is seen to be a perfect example. It is also a word for the original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies.The young business owner is the archetype of the successful entrepreneur. Birthdays: Elementary—on Saturday, Jett Elliott H.S./M.S.—None Staff—on Saturday, Ms. Jensen

Congratulations to Talena Sprecher for winning FFA Section 4 Prepared Speaking and Ag Discussion at last night's contest! She will advance onto state and compete to go to nationals in June. Another big congratulations to Josie Laue for competing in a tough prepared contest at Leadership Development Events. We are so proud of you both!

Get well, Ben! Mrs. Seehawer's 5th Graders used some creativity to make a Get Well wish on their classroom smartboard. We're all behind you, Ben!

Ithaca's Youth 4 Change partners with Richland County's Partners for Prevention to spread awareness of the wonderful lifestyle choices our young adults are already making and the changes they are making to their lives to improve their bodies and minds. These young adults are leaders in the classroom, on the courts and fields, and in their communities. We are so proud! Ithaca's athletic coaches are also taking a stand to promote healthy lifestyle choices. Coaches Boland, Clary, and Thompson will be featured on a billboard reminding parents that we're all on the same team! Look for this soon! Partners for Prevention is a county-wide program whose mission is to engage Richland County residents to prevent substance use by creating safe and healthy communities. Richland Center High School and Ithaca High School coaches want families to "coach" their kids to stay sober in an effort to reduce substance abuse among teens.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: March 10th, 2022 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today: First Choice- Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Second Choice- Hot Ham & Cheese, Steamed Carrots, Romaine Salad, Pears, Bread Stick, Milk Today during Seminar AND Attack time, Math Team will be in Mr. Andresen's room to compete on the Wisconsin Math Contest. Please show up on time. Calculators will be provided. Good luck to the competitors!! Congratulations to Talena Sprecher for winning Section 4 Prepared Speaking! She will advance onto state and compete to go to nationals in June! Good luck! Another big congratulations to Josie Laue for competing in a tough prepared contest at Leadership Development Events! We are so proud of you girls! All High School Baseball players: We will have a short meeting today right after school in Mr. Kelly’s room. Freshmen class members should let Mrs. Thompson know when you are available to work the Lions breakfast on Sunday. All forensics students must work with a coach at least once this week and next week before District on Saturday, March 19th. Attention all Youth for Change members and others interested, come join us at the Community Center on Monday, March 14 at 5:45 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, as well as the upcoming Youth for Change meeting, will receive Pizza Hut pizza and a $15 Kwik Trip gift card! Hope to see you there! There will be a Youth for Change meeting on Tuesday, March 15 during ATTACK. Pizza Hut pizza will be provided. Richland Junior Bowlers will be having an All you can eat Pizza Buffet on Thursday, March 10th, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM at the Phoenix Center Bowling Alley in Richland Center. Cost is $10 per person & $5 for ages 10 & under. All You Can Eat Pizza also Includes: Tossed Salad, Dessert, Soda, Coffee & Water. There will also be Raffles, a Silent auction & a 50/50 Raffle. All proceeds will benefit the Richland Junior Bowlers Scholarship Program. Come & support several of the bowlers from the Ithaca school & their scholarship program. For anyone who would like Ithaca Baseball apparel the store is back open until this morning at 11:59 am. https://ithacabaseballfanwear2022copy.itemorder.com Ithaca Youth Baseball Softball sign-up. March 13, from 10:00-1:00 in the High School Commons. Ithaca Youth Baseball Softball sign-up. March 20th from 4:00-7:00 in the Community Gym. Elementary--what is the temperature right now? How many more degrees until it's warm enough to go out? How many more degrees is it above (or below) our going-outside temperature? What time will we check the temperature for lunch recess? This Day in History: March 10, 1876 First speech transmitted by telephone The first discernible speech is transmitted over a telephone system when inventor Alexander Graham Bell summons his assistant in another room by saying, “Mr. Watson, come here; I want you.” Bell had received a comprehensive telephone patent just three days before. Word of the Day: Tempestuous tem-PESS-chuh-wus adjective Tempestuous means "of, relating to, or resembling a tempest" (which is a violent storm). Its synonyms are turbulent or stormy. Because the player's relationship with his manager had grown more tempestuous over the course of the season, the decision to trade him benefited everyone. Birthdays: Elementary—None H.S./M.S.—Rylee Jacobson and Caleb Marchwick Staff—Ms. Umhoefer

Yesterday the seniors gathered for a mini- business world workshop! They were challenged to develop a new business- each business had a CEO, product leader, finance leader and a production leader. They learned how to work together to launch a new product. The students found each other’s strengths to help their business become a great success…Team chemistry! Thank you to those who attended!

High School softball parents! There will be a parent meeting Thursday, March 10th at 5:30 pm. Meet in Room 202, but we may move depending on group size.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: March 9th, 2022 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today, First Choice, Mini Corn Dogs, Second Choice, BBQ Pork Sandwich, Baked Beans, Mandarin Oranges, Dinner Roll, Dessert, Milk Freshmen class members should let Mrs. Thompson know when you are available to work the Lions breakfast on Sunday. All forensics students must work with a coach at least once this week and next week before District on Saturday, March 19th. Junior Class: There will be a class meeting today, during Attack time, in the Band room. The decorating committee should have all dance props figured out along with what the cost will be. All High School Baseball players: We will have a short meeting right after school on Thursday March 10th in Mr. Kelly’s room. For anyone who would like Ithaca Baseball apparel the store is back open until Thursday morning at 11:59 am. https://ithacabaseballfanwear2022copy.itemorder.com Ithaca Youth Baseball Softball sign-up. March 13, from 10:00-1:00 in the High School Commons. Ithaca Youth Baseball Softball sign-up. March 20th from 4:00-7:00 in the Community Gym. Today is the day!! FCA has a student challenge for anyone who would like to participate! We are going to give up our phones or any sort of gaming device for the day, in honor of our friend Ben! Ben has had to temporarily give up so much this year: from not being able to go to school, participate in sports, nor being able to hang out with friends. We feel we could at least give up our phones for a day. We believe that when we are in sync for the same purpose, good things happen! So, TODAY we are challenging our student body to join together and put our phones away and devote our hearts and minds to uplift Ben! If you would like to participate in the challenge- just simply put that phone away...no social media and no gaming allowed :) 1 day... 1 challenge...1 purpose... Let's do this together! The High School Yearbook has room for a few more advertisements. If you have a family farm, small business, or if your family is interested in sponsoring the yearbook, please email Katie Burnley (katie.burnley@ithaca.k12.wi.us) by Wednesday, March 9. There are several options for ad sizes starting at $20. Support from the community and local businesses is essential to offset the cost of the yearbook for our students. Thank you for your continued financial support! Richland Junior Bowlers will be having an All you can eat Pizza Buffet on Thursday, March 10th, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM at the Phoenix Center Bowling Alley in Richland Center. Cost is $10 per person & $5 for ages 10 & under. All You Can Eat Pizza also Includes: Tossed Salad, Dessert, Soda, Coffee & Water. There will also be Raffles, a Silent auction & a 50/50 Raffle. All proceeds will benefit the Richland Junior Bowlers Scholarship Program. Come & support several of the bowlers from the Ithaca school & their scholarship program. Elementary--what is the temperature right now? How many more degrees until it's warm enough to go out? How many more degrees is it above (or below) our going-outside temperature? What time will we check the temperature for lunch recess? This Day in History: The Barbie doll makes its debut On March 9, 1959, the first Barbie doll goes on display at the American Toy Fair in New York City. Word of the Day: Besmirch bih-SMERCH verb Besmirch means "to cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of something."The allegations have besmirched the politician's reputation. Birthdays: Elementary—None H.S./M.S.—None

ATTENTION ALL COACHES! If you are not a Spring Coach you need to return all your keys and fobs to the district office no later than Friday, March 18, 2022. We are changing the lock system for the lower gym to key fob only soon. Your keys will no longer work. (fobs will need to be activated) Please return your keys and current fob in an envelope with your name on it to the District office or Athletic Director. Thank you!

The Ridge and Valley has announced Boys Basketball all-conference awards and the Ithaca Bulldogs were well represented. 1st team all-conference: Benji Clary, Sammy Clary Honorable mention: Parker Hisel, Micah Salisbury Sportsmanship award: Ty Kershner

Richland Junior Bowlers will be having an All you can eat Pizza Buffet on Thursday, March 10th, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM at the Phoenix Center Bowling Alley in Richland Center. Cost is $10 per person & $5 for ages 10 & under. All You Can Eat Pizza also Includes: Tossed Salad, Dessert, Soda, Coffee & Water. There will also be Raffles, a Silent auction & a 50/50 Raffle. All proceeds will benefit the Richland Junior Bowlers Scholarship Program. Come & support several of the bowlers from the Ithaca school & their scholarship program.