Ithaca School District

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 Ithaca Lions Club is hosting an upcoming pancake breakfast benefit for Ben Huebsch this Sunday, March 13th. Ben is a freshman at Ithaca High School and is currently undergoing cancer treatment. Please consider attending to support a local family. The world-famous breakfast will begin at 7am and run until 1pm in the Ithaca High School Commons. There will also be a bake sale and silent auction baked goodies!

Ithaca's Youth 4 Change (Y4C) student leaders Erica Steinmetz, Elise Newkirk, and Alana Nelson recorded this short, informative video on just some ingredients found in vapes. This is being shared around the group's social media accounts (if you're on Tik Tok and Instagram, follow them: ithaca_y4c ). These girls, as well as all of the other Y4C members are really working hard to encourage positive and healthy living choices amongst their peers not only at Ithaca, but throughout the entire community. Be on the lookout for more videos as well and radio public service announcements. These students are world changers, and we are very proud of their hard work. https://youtu.be/X91S-EiogSk

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS: March 8th, 2022 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today: First Choice- Beef and Gravy, Second Choice- Chicken Parmesan, Both w/Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Peaches, Dinner Roll, Dessert, Milk Juniors: Just a reminder: The ACT test is today. You will meet Mr. Klang in the commons at 7:55 for attendance. The bus for UW Richland will leave at 8:00am. Please bring #2 pencils and a calculator. If you haven't already, please get your permission slip turned into the envelope outside of Ms. Bevan's door. ATTENTION SENIORS! After announcements are read and attendance is taken, please grab your coat and meet by the guidance office. We will walk down to the old gym together for the mini business world workshop. The March PTSO meeting will be today at 3:45 pm in the LMC. A zoom link will also be available for anyone want to join that way. Babysitters will be provided. We hope to see you there! Junior Class: There will be a class meeting on Wednesday, March 9, during Attack time, in the Band room. The decorating committee should have all dance props figured out along with what the cost will be. A reminder that you shouldn't be driving down to the old gym after school for practice or the weightroom. All High School Baseball players: We will have a short meeting right after school on Thursday March 10th in Mr. Kelly’s room. High School Track starts today! Bring running attire for indoors and outside and your own water bottle. Practice will end at approximately 5:15pm for the start of the season but will be later as the season progresses. If anyone would like to help coach High School or Middle School track, contact Coach Jeanna Lorenz or Mr. Zac Thome. 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. FCA has a student challenge for anyone who would like to participate! We are going to give up our electronic devices (smartphones) for 1 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 smartphones for a day. We believe that when we are in sync for the same purpose, good things happen! So, on Wednesday March 9th 2022 we are challenging our student body to join together by putting our phones away for 1 day and devoting our hearts and minds to uplift Ben! If you would like to participate in the challenge- the sign up sheet is outside the guidance office! Let's do this together! Thank you! 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: Malaysia Airlines flight vanishes with more than 200 people aboard On March 8, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew members, loses contact with air traffic control less than an hour after taking off from Kuala Lumpur then veers off course and disappears. Most of the plane, and everyone on board, are never seen again. Word of the Day: Riddle RID-ul noun A riddle is a mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed. It can also be something or someone difficult to understand. A rebus is a riddle that is made up of a representation of syllables or words by using pictures or symbols. Birthdays: Elementary—None H.S./M.S.—Emma Coy

Bring your gear! Mrs. Schoen is challenging our elementary students to create snow people tomorrow! She's ready to see your work, so be sure to bring your outdoor gear for recess.

1 day...1 challenge...1 purpose! FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) has a ‘student challenge’ for anyone who would like to participate. WHEN? Wednesday March 9th, 2022 WHAT? FCA has a ‘fasting’ challenge for any student who would like to participate. When people usually hear the word ‘fasting’ they think it means to reduce or eliminate food. But there are other ways to fast…Electronic fasting can be seen as abstaining from our electronic devices (smartphones and social media) …And that’s the way we would like to fast. WHY? The reason some people fast is to make time for things that matter more. We are challenging our student body to ‘fast’ for Ben. Ben has had many things either put on hold or taken from him this school year: company of friends, sports, attending school and so much more! We feel that giving up our electronic devices for one day is just a glimpse of what Ben has had to give up this year. So by doing this…you would give up your smartphone and social media for just one whole school day! The time we usually spend on our phones would be spent either praying or sending good vibes Ben’s way. Our focus would be Ben. We believe that when we are in sync for the same purpose good things happen! HOW? You can either leave your phone at home, in your car or give it to Mrs. Kershner for the day. (She promises to keep it in a safe place) For every student who is up for the challenge there will be a sign up sheet outside the guidance office. Let us join together - by putting our phones down for one day and devoting our hearts and minds to uplift Ben! Remember: When we are in sync for the same purpose, good things happen! Are you up for the challenge? Let’s do this!

March. 4th, 2022 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today; First Choice- Pizza Dippers, Second Choice- Hot Dog, Steamed Carrots, Spinach Salad, Pears, Milk The girls who signed up for state basketball need to meet with Coach Mezera today at Seminar to go over ticket information and schedules. HS Choir Students: Your trip forms are due today to Mrs. Behrens. Forensics students will meet today in Ms Stocks' classroom for a meeting and bring your lunch. This is required for all. High School Track starts Tuesday, March 8th! Bring running attire for indoors and outside and your own water bottle. Practice will end at approximately 5:15pm for the start of the season but will be later as the season progresses. If anyone would like to help coach High School or Middle School track, contact Coach Jeanna Lorenz or Mr. Zac Thome. FCA has a student challenge for anyone who would like to participate! We are going to give up our electronic devices (smartphones) for 1 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 smartphones for a day. We believe that when we are in sync for the same purpose, good things happen! So, on Wednesday March 9th, 2022, we are challenging our student body to join together by putting our phones away for 1 day and devoting our hearts and minds to uplift Ben! If you would like to participate in the challenge-the sign-up sheet is outside the guidance office! Let's do this together! Thank you! The March PTSO meeting will be Tuesday, March 8, at 3:45 pm in the LMC. A zoom link will also be available for anyone want to join that way. Babysitters will be provided. We hope to see you there! Juniors: Just a reminder: The ACT test is on Tuesday, March 8th. You will meet Mr. Klang in the commons at 7:55 for attendance. The bus for UW Richland will leave at 8:00am. Please bring #2 pencils and a calculator. If you haven't already, please get your permission slip turned into the envelope outside of Ms. Bevan's door. 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! There is a Softball signup sheet by the office. There will be a popcorn sale this Friday, March 4. Cost is 50 cents a bag, limit 2 bags per student please. Proceeds this week will go to the Kindergarten 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 Spring Scholastic Book Fair is here! Stop by the LMC to check out the fair and see the new books. The book fair will be here through March 7th. It will be open during Parent-Teacher Conferences on Monday, March 7th. Mrs. Zorea and Mrs. Thompson are looking forward to seeing you at the book fair! The Ithaca PTSO's Big Bingo Night is back! Join us tonight starting at 6 PM in the commons for this FREE family event! Lots of prizes! New this year: Raffle prizes! The Middle School Student Council will be selling concessions - walking tacos, hot dogs, drinks, and other treats will be available for purchase along with Seroogy's candy bars for the Huebsch family fundraiser. Any questions, contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com. Hope to see you there! 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: Andrew Jackson holds “open house” at the White House On March 4, 1829, Andrew Jackson upholds an inaugural tradition begun by Thomas Jefferson and hosts an open house at the White House. Word of the Day: Askew uh-SKYOO adjective Askew means "out of line" or "not straight." Sam noticed the picture hanging on the wall was askew so she straightened it. Birthdays: Elementary—on Sunday, Sarah Ellis H.S./M.S.—today: Annabeth Sprecher, on Sunday: Taylor Johnson-Pickel, and Cinara Lorenzo-Castillo Staff—On Sunday, Mr. Kelly

High School Track starts Tuesday, March 8th! Bring running attire for indoors and outside and your own water bottle. Practice will end at approximately 5:15pm for the start of the season but will be later as the season progresses. If anyone would like to help coach High School or Middle School track, contact Coach Jeanna Lorenz or Mr. Zac Thome.

BINGO!! Tonight's the night for the Ithaca PTSO's Big BINGO Night. Join us at 6 PM in the commons for this FREE family event. Lots of prizes! New this year: Raffle prizes! The Middle School Student Council will be selling concessions - walking tacos, hot dogs, drinks, and other treats will be available for purchase along with Seroogy's candy bars for the Huebsch family fundraiser. Any questions, contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!

Hello families! Each week, you are asked to sign up by the end of day Friday for after-school care the following week. Please be sure to include the phone number available to reach you during the after-school time of 3:30-5:30pm. Pick up is to be no later than 5:30. Goals of the program: 1. Provide a safe place for your child 2. Provide time for completing schoolwork with assistance 3. Be creative 4. Be safe and have fun Thank you for entrusting your children to Ms Waterman's care. After-School Care sign up for the week of March 7-11 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfesWWxMeArNESU8rf7RHp82FjrvseTVXzsCIcbLi1yNvXH0g/viewform (No school on Monday so no care that day. I hope to see all of you at family/teacher conferences on Monday, March 7, between 11am and 7pm.)

Ben Huebsch's classmates helped bolster his strength as he starts Phase 3! Yesterday, Ben's classmates trekked up the hill to Keyesville Ridge for another brief visit. Ben values these visits so much, and seeing his classmates helps renew his focus and send him off with positivity and strength. The class wishes to thank our administrative team for supporting these trips, Bill Kloehn and the transportation crew for getting us there, Annette Louis and her fabulous kitchen staff for their flexibility, and all the staff for making this happen for Ben. We all wish him well as he embarks upon Phase 3. If you'd like to send an ecard, visit https://www.uwhealth.org/onlineservices/greetingcards/ #BattlingWithBen #HisFightIsOurFight

Stop on in! Today is Parent-Teacher conferences until 7pm and the last day of the Book Fair.

#IthacaTBT - Today, we travel back to the 1990 Ithaca yearbook with a look at the "Candid Shots" page. Enjoy!

There will be a popcorn sale this Friday, March 4. Cost is 50 cents a bag, limit 2 bags per student please. Proceeds this week will go to the Kindergarten 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.

Parent-Teacher conferences are Monday, March 7th! Conferences will be held from 11:00am until 7:00pm. Stop into the Book Fair, too! Many options for all readers. There is no school Monday for students.

"United" continued.... As we all know, the last few years have been nothing but "uncertain", "unprecedented", and "unbelievable". It can be hard to catch your breath when every moment you are "living through history". But what happens when we face those "un"s with unity? Middle School Reading classes have started exploring the medium of poetry and are taking on the task of writing their own poems. Starting with a whole-class project, I wanted our focus to be on unity and togetherness. The 8A class RAN with this assignment. Through their own uncertainty about writing poems, they embraced the idea, supported each other, and worked together to create a beautiful piece that speaks to their hearts, and current world affairs. "United" by Mason Bailey, Jadyn Boland, Owen Feryance, Hewsten Garcia-Boland, Jonathon Hash, Xander Hilby, Keegan Jones, Anna Logue, Hunter Moe, Anthony Prouty, Tyler Steinmetz, Brooklyn Dickey, and Channing Wheaton Together is unity. Unity is the immunity from division within our community. This is the transition - To grow as one is the mission. This is the vision We seek for the future. United we stand, Divided we fall. Unity stands, unity flies - Together we rise, Apart we tremble. In unity we are unbeatable, Apart we are defeatable. Our unity is foreseeable. In the past we had many wars and won. What we had in the past had to be remade, But it has all just begun. We must use our voices, Make good choices. We will stand there with pride as we watch the sun rise. When we are alone we are weaker, Together we have power. Our unity is strongest at our darkest hours.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: March. 3rd, 2022 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today: First Choice- Hamburger, Second Choice- Turkey Wrap, Broccoli w/Cheese Sauce, Dill Pickle Spear, Fresh Fruit, Milk Juniors: Just a reminder: The ACT test is on Tuesday, March 8th. You will meet Mr. Klang in the commons at 7:55 for attendance. The bus for UW Richland will leave at 8:00am. Please bring #2 pencils and a calculator. If you haven't already, please get your permission slip turned into the envelope outside of Ms. Bevan's door. Today during ATTACK time, there will be a Math Club meeting. We will be preparing for the upcoming competitions, so please attend!! Freshmen class! Field trip today! At the start of Seminar, go to the front of the lunch line and eat in the gym. We will load the bus promptly at 12:05. Forensics students, change of plans! Meet Friday, March 4th in Ms Stocks' classroom for a meeting and bring your lunch. This is required for all. Choir Students: The ButterBraids will be delivered today. Please make arrangements to pick your order up at the end of the school day. If your order is large, you may have to have someone help you. If you can't pick up your order, make arrangements to have someone do that for you. They will need to be kept frozen and delivered right away. 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! There is a Softball signup sheet by the office. HS Choir Students: Your trip forms are due to Mrs. Behrens by this Friday, March 4th. If you are planning on playing high school baseball, the signup sheet is outside the office. Please get signed up so we know how many uniforms we need. Thank you, Coach Clary There will be a popcorn sale this Friday, March 4. Cost is 50 cents a bag, limit 2 bags per student please. Proceeds this week will go to the Kindergarten 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 Spring Scholastic Book Fair is here! Stop by the LMC to check out the fair and see the new books. The book fair will be here through March 7th. It is will be open during Parent-Teacher Conferences on Monday, March 7th. Mrs. Zorea and Mrs. Thompson are looking forward to seeing you at the book fair! The Ithaca PTSO's Big Bingo Night is back! Join us Friday, March 4 starting at 6 PM in the commons for this FREE family event! Lots of prizes! New this year: Raffle prizes! The Middle School Student Council will be selling concessions - walking tacos, hot dogs, drinks, and other treats will be available for purchase along with Seroogy's candy bars for the Huebsch family fundraiser. Any questions, contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com. Hope to see you there! 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 Helen Keller meets Anne Sullivan, her teacher and “miracle worker On March 3, 1887, Anne Sullivan begins teaching six-year-old Helen Keller, who lost her sight and hearing after a severe illness at the age of 19 months. Eventually Keller graduated from college and becoming an international lecturer and activist. Word of the Day: Slough SLUFF verb Slough means "to cast something off or to become shed or cast off." It is often used in the phrase slough off meaning "to get rid of something objectionable or disadvantageous."The snake sloughs its skin several times a year. Birthdays: Elementary—Elise Nelson H.S./M.S.—None

In October, Curtis Mani entered the Professional Firefighters of Wisconsin Charitable Foundation's, Fire Safety Student Poster Contest. Out of 411 second graders who entered, Curtis placed 3rd. His poster was professionally matted and framed, and he was awarded a cash prize of $25. Curtis and his class were able to watch the poster award ceremony virtually on February 23. Congratulations, Curtis! We are Bulldog proud of you!

Choir Students: The ButterBraids will be delivered on Thursday. Please make arrangements to pick your order up at the end of the school day. If your order is large, you may have to have someone help you. If you can't pick up your order, make arrangements to have someone do that for you. They will need to be kept frozen and delivered right away.