Ithaca School District

HOMECOMING FUN CONTINUES THE REST OF THE WEEK! Wednesday, September 22: Middle/HS Dress Up day: Who’s Your Hero Day Elementary Dress Up day: Who’s Your Hero Day 12:35 PM - 3:15 PM High School Float building 5 PM Deadline to enter parade floats Thursday, September 23: Dress Up day: Class Colors-- Seniors: Black Juniors: Green Sophomores: Yellow Freshman: Orange 8th grade: Red 7th grade: Blue 6th grade: Pink 5th: Yellow 4th: Orange 3rd: Gray or Camo 2nd: Green 1st: Blue K: Red 4K: Purple 5 PM Homecoming Games at school 8:30 PM (approx.) Pep Rally and Homecoming King & Queen announcement Friday, September 24: Dress Up day: School spirit – wear your bulldog/purple apparel 12:35 PM Early Release – Elementary pick up starting at 12:15 1-7 PM Pick up entry tags and bring in gym exhibits to commons Fair Day - Saturday, September 25: 7 AM Bulldog Block Challenge Run/Walk - meet at Town Garage 7 AM – 10 AM Breakfast burritos served in the Community Gym by the Ithaca Band Parents 7:30 AM Livestock should be in place 8 AM Livestock show and animal judging 8 AM - 10 AM Judging of gym exhibits 8 AM – 2 PM Viewing of gym exhibits 9 AM – 1 PM Pork sandwiches & baked potato bar served in the Commons by the Choir Boosters 9 AM – 12:30 PM Band Parents Pie Silent Auction in the Commons 10:30 AM Parade 11 AM/After parade Meat Animal/Cheese & Butter Auction 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM Bounce house, cotton candy/slushies, games Multi-Purpose room 1:00 PM Youth tractor pedal pull 1:30 PM Football game vs. Luther 8 PM – 11 PM Homecoming Dance – Grand March at 9:30 PM Sunday, October 3: 10:30 AM Horse Show at the Anderson Family Quarter Horse Farm at 27727 County Road BA, Concessions by Horse Club

HOMECOMING FESTIVITIES CONTINUES! Tuesday, September 21: Middle/HS Dress Up day: Twin Day Elementary Dress Up day: Pajama Day 5 PM MS Football vs. Royal at home 5 PM MS Volleyball at Kickapoo 6 PM HS Volleyball vs. N. Crawford at home Wednesday, September 22: Middle/HS Dress Up day: Who’s Your Hero Day Elementary Dress Up day: Who’s Your Hero Day 12:35 PM - 3:15 PM High School Float building 5 PM Deadline to enter parade floats Thursday, September 23: Dress Up day: Class Colors Seniors: Black Juniors: Green Sophomores: Yellow Freshman: Orange 8th grade: Red 7th grade: Blue 6th grade: Pink 5th: Yellow 4th: Orange 3rd: Gray or Camo 2nd: Green 1st: Blue K: Red 4K: Purple 5 PM Homecoming Games at school 8:30 PM (approx.) Pep Rally and Homecoming King & Queen announcement Friday, September 24: Dress Up day: School spirit – wear your bulldog/purple apparel 12:35 PM Early Release – Elementary pick up starting at 12:15 1-7 PM Pick up entry tags and bring in gym exhibits to commons Fair Day - Saturday, September 25: 7 AM Bulldog Block Challenge Run/Walk - meet at Town Garage 7 AM – 10 AM Breakfast burritos served in the Community Gym by the Ithaca Band Parents 7:30 AM Livestock should be in place 8 AM Livestock show and animal judging 8 AM - 10 AM Judging of gym exhibits 8 AM – 2 PM Viewing of gym exhibits 9 AM – 1 PM Pork sandwiches & baked potato bar served in the Commons by the Choir Boosters 9 AM – 12:30 PM Band Parents Pie Silent Auction in the Commons 10:30 AM Parade 11 AM/After parade Meat Animal/Cheese & Butter Auction 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM Bounce house, cotton candy/slushies, games Multi-Purpose room 1:00 PM Youth tractor pedal pull 1:30 PM Football game vs. Luther 8 PM – 11 PM Homecoming Dance – Grand March at 9:30 PM Sunday, October 3: 10:30 AM Horse Show at the Anderson Family Quarter Horse Farm at 27727 County Road BA, Concessions by Horse Club

September is Suicide Awareness month. Sources of Strength is the first suicide prevention program involving peer leaders to build and strengthen protective skills associated with reducing suicide at the school population level. Our trained High School Peer Leaders use their network of friends to: ~Have one-on-one conversations. ~Develop a Hope, Help, Strength message using local faces and voices. ~Present peer-to-peer presentations. https://sourcesofstrength.org/

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Sept. 20th, 2021 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today: First Choice - Quesadilla, Second Choice - Fish Sandwich, Steamed Carrots, Pears, Dinner Rolls, Milk NOTICE TO THOSE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES LAST YEAR: You have through Oct. 1st to re-apply for the program. Reapply by Oct. 1st Band students: Your fundraiser forms and money are due to Mrs. Behrens today. Good luck to the Freshmen volleyball team as they host Iowa-Grant tonight. The action starts at 5:00. Attention seniors! If you have not yet voted for Homecoming Representatives, you have until noon today to do so. Due to float building on Tuesday during attack, high school FFA will meet during seminar and lunch tomorrow. Please come to Ms. Sprecher room during that time We have spirit yes we do, we have spirit how about you! The Student Council Wants To See Your School Pride!! Show us your spirit by dressing up during Homecoming Week every day! Classes will get points for dress up days and class games. The more participation by your class, the more points you will get! The class with the most points after the class games will get a pizza party during an ATTACK. Student Council will be taking pictures of each class and counting how many students are dressed up during Seminar each day. Ithaca Band Parents: We need donations of food and workers for the breakfast that we are serving on Fair Day, September 25. Please click on the following link to sign up to help. Thank you! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C4CABAB2DA2F49-ithaca1 Ithaca Choir Parents: Please click the link below to sign up to work for the Choir Booster Homecoming Meal held on Saturday September 25. Please sign up by Friday September 18. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4EAEAB2FA5FB6-ithaca Thanks in advance for all your help. The PTSO's Rural Route 1 popcorn sale starts on September 17 and goes until October 1. All elementary students will receive sales forms and middle and high school students who wish to sell can pick up a form in the office. Proceeds go to the Ithaca PTSO for programs and supplies for our school. Thank you for your support! Attention Middle School Students: The VFW's Patriot's Pen essay contest is now open. The topic this year is "How Can I Be A Good American?". Lots of cash prizes for winners! Essays are due October 15. For more information and the rules, contact Mrs. Plonka. Attention High School Students: The VFW's Voice of Democracy Audio Essay contest is now open. The topic this year is "America: Where do we go from here?". Lots of cash prizes for winners! Essays are due October 15. For more information and the rules, contact Mrs. Plonka. You can help Ithaca Public Schools earn money and resources! It only takes 5 minutes! Did you know that completing an application for the Free and Reduced Meals program creates statistics that Ithaca may use to apply for grants and qualify for additional programs and resources? Only one district employee sees the applications, and that is only to enter the data. All information is kept confidential. Yes, breakfasts and lunches are free to all students this year, but we still need families to complete and submit the application forms. Use the fillable pdf application or handwrite to complete the forms. Place completed applications in an envelope if you’d prefer to send to school with your student or mail in completed applications to Ithaca School District Attn: Free and Reduced Meals 24615 State Hwy 58 Richland Center, WI 53581. https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/school-nutrition/doc/free-reduced-meal-application.doc Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.— none

There's still time! You can still get your entries registered for the 99th Ithaca School Fair by Sunday, September 19th by midnight. Go to our "News" tab to find all needed information and links under the School Fair and Homecoming news article or go to the Ithaca Fair Facebook page for all you need to know. Even if you aren't submitting fair entries, get your calendar cleared for next week's fair! https://www.facebook.com/IthacaFairWI

Homecoming 2021 Dress Up Days kicks off on Monday! Elementary students may dress up in their Crazy Hair. High School and Middle School students may dress up in their best 'Merica/Country outfits. Let's have a great Homecoming week. Show your spirit!

The 99th Annual Ithaca School Fair and Homecoming is NEXT WEEK! The Ithaca School Fair will be Saturday, September 25 on the Ithaca school grounds. We have extended the deadline to enter your exhibits on FairEntry to Sunday, September 19 by midnight. Please enter here: https://www.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/16011 FairEntry Please have all your paper copies into the school office by Friday, September 17 by the end of the school day. If you have any questions about or need help entering, please contact Jill Plonka at plonjil@ithaca.k12.wi.us Thank you! The Ithaca Fair Committee https://www.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/16011?fbclid=IwAR2FceA2SdfQuMnSsiPGhUa5zTxGW0lUx3TXRt4RDMIrmEeq2wlt8mpjfuQ

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Sept. 16th, 2021 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today, First Choice, BBQ Pork Taco, Second Choice, Breaded Cod Fillets, Coleslaw, Pineapple, Dinner Roll, Dessert, Milk NOTICE TO THOSE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES LAST YEAR: You have through Oct. 1st to re-apply for the program. Reapply by Oct. 1st Beginning Monday, backpacks are not allowed in the classroom. please use your lockers! Please dismiss the Varsity Reserve and Varsity volleyball players at 3:15 today. The bus will be at the community gym and will leave at 3:30. Good luck to our middle school volleyball team tonight as they travel to take on Weston! Play starts at 6:00pm. Tonight the Varsity volleyball team travels to DeSoto for a Quad match up. The Lady Bulldogs will take on Wauzeka-Steuben and Weston. Games start at 5:30. Good luck! The U.S. Army will have a table display today during lunch. Please stop by if you have any questions about opportunities in the U.S. Army. Ithaca Band Parents: We need donations of food and workers for the breakfast that we are serving on Fair Day, September 25. Please click on the following link to sign up to help. Thank you! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C4CABAB2DA2F49-ithaca1 Band students in grades 5 - 12 - Your fundraiser forms and money are due on Monday, September 20th. Ithaca Choir Parents: Please click the link below to sign up to work for the Choir Booster Homecoming Meal held on Saturday September 25. Please sign up by Friday September 18. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4EAEAB2FA5FB6-ithaca Thanks in advance for all your help. Order your 2021-2022 Yearbook at jostensyearbooks.com by Friday, September 17 for the lowest price of $37. If you purchase name personalization for your yearbook, you can get up to four icons on the cover for FREE. Make sure to order your yearbook by Sept. 17 to take advantage of this limited time offer. See Mrs. Burnley if you have questions. Due to shortages in production plant staffing, delivery company staffing, and overall product availability the Richland and Ithaca Food Service Departments may be experiencing needed, last-minute menus changes. When these changes occur, the Food Service Department's goal will be to keep menu items similar to the planned meal when possible. While we will notify schools about any changes as soon as possible, please understand that some changes may occur with little, to no, notice. Thank you for your patience and we are sorry for any inconveniences. If you have any questions, please contact Jodie Pretsch, Food Service Director, at 608-647-6063. Attention Middle School Students: The VFW's Patriot's Pen essay contest is now open. The topic this year is "How Can I Be A Good American?". Lots of cash prizes for winners! Essays are due October 15. For more information and the rules, contact Mrs. Plonka. Attention High School Students: The VFW's Voice of Democracy Audio Essay contest is now open. The topic this year is "America: Where do we go from here?". Lots of cash prizes for winners! Essays are due October 15. For more information and the rules, contact Mrs. Plonka. The deadline to enter in the Ithaca Fair through FairEntry.com has been extended to Sunday, September 19 at midnight. Here is the link for FairEntry: https://www.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/16011 Please have all paper copies of your Ithaca Fair entries into the school office by Friday, September 17 by 3:30. The 99th Annual Ithaca Fair will be held on Saturday, September 25. Fair books can be found on the school website, facebook page, Ithaca Fair facebook page and there are some printed copies in the school office. Parade entry forms can also be found in the office and online and are due to Rob Richards by Wednesday, Sept. 22. If you have any questions, contact Ms. Sprecher or Mrs. Plonka. You can help Ithaca Public Schools earn money and resources! It only takes 5 minutes! Did you know that completing an application for the Free and Reduced Meals program creates statistics that Ithaca may use to apply for grants and qualify for additional programs and resources? Only one district employee sees the applications, and that is only to enter the data. All information is kept confidential. Yes, breakfasts and lunches are free to all students this year, but we still need families to complete and submit the application forms. Use the fillable pdf application or handwrite to complete the forms. Place completed applications in an envelope if you’d prefer to send to school with your student or mail in completed applications to Ithaca School District Attn: Free and Reduced Meals 24615 State Hwy 58 Richland Center, WI 53581. https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/school-nutrition/doc/free-reduced-meal-application.doc Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.— none

Ithaca HS Class of 2025 & Parents: Jostens is scheduled to meet with the Freshmen Class on Tues., Sept. 21st @ 11:45 to explain and pass out Class Ring Ordering information. Please click on the link below to design your ring on the RING DESIGNER. Design & Order your ring by October 31, 2021 and receive $20 off your ring using promo code RING20. (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. https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1116349/Ithaca-High-School/ QUESTIONS? 1-800-854-7464 or EMAIL: www.jostens.com/contact

Class of 2022 Seniors & Parents @ Ithaca HS: Jostens is scheduled to meet with all Seniors on Tues., Sept. 21st @ 11:55 to explain and pass out ordering information for Graduation Cap/Gown & Announcement products, and measure seniors for cap/gowns. Please click on the link below to place your Graduation Order by Oct. 15, 2021 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 (Paid for by school/class). Please add 2 inches to your height when ordering your cap & gown set. (Unopened Cap & Gown units may be returned if you do not participate in 2022 Ceremony). To order a graduation tassel only, please select the Souvenir Tassel. https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1116349/Ithaca-High-School/ Questions?-Please call 1-800-854-7464 OR EMAIL: www.jostens.com/contact.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Sept. 17th, 2021 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today, First Choice, Brat, Second Choice, Chicken Patty Sandwich, Baked Beans, Applesauce, Milk NOTICE TO THOSE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES LAST YEAR: You have through Oct. 1st to re-apply for the program. Reapply by Oct. 1st Beginning Monday, backpacks are not allowed in the classroom. Please use your lockers! We have spirit yes we do, we have spirit how about you! The Student Council Wants To See Your School Pride!! Show us your spirit by dressing up during Homecoming Week every day! Classes will get points for dress up days and class games. The more participation by your class, the more points you will get! The class with the most points after the class games will get a pizza party during an ATTACK. Student Council will be taking pictures of each class and counting how many students are dressed up during Seminar each day. Band students in grades 5 - 12 - Your fundraiser forms and money are due on Monday, September 20th. Ithaca Band Parents: We need donations of food and workers for the breakfast that we are serving on Fair Day, September 25. Please click on the following link to sign up to help. Thank you! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C4CABAB2DA2F49-ithaca1 Ithaca Choir Parents: Please click the link below to sign up to work for the Choir Booster Homecoming Meal held on Saturday September 25. Please sign up by Friday September 18. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4EAEAB2FA5FB6-ithaca Thanks in advance for all your help. Order your 2021-2022 Yearbook at jostensyearbooks.com for the lowest price of $37. If you purchase name personalization for your yearbook, you can get up to four icons on the cover for FREE. Make sure to order your yearbook by Sept. 17 to take advantage of this limited time offer. See Mrs. Burnley if you have questions. Due to shortages in production plant staffing, delivery company staffing, and overall product availability the Richland and Ithaca Food Service Departments may be experiencing needed, last-minute menus changes. When these changes occur, the Food Service Department's goal will be to keep menu items similar to the planned meal when possible. While we will notify schools about any changes as soon as possible, please understand that some changes may occur with little, to no, notice. Thank you for your patience and we are sorry for any inconveniences. If you have any questions, please contact Jodie Pretsch, Food Service Director, at 608-647-6063. The PTSO's Rural Route 1 popcorn sale starts on September 17 and goes until October 1. All elementary students will receive sales forms and middle and high school students who wish to sell can pick up a form in the office. Proceeds go to the Ithaca PTSO for programs and supplies for our school. Thank you for your support! Attention Middle School Students: The VFW's Patriot's Pen essay contest is now open. The topic this year is "How Can I Be A Good American?". Lots of cash prizes for winners! Essays are due October 15. For more information and the rules, contact Mrs. Plonka. Attention High School Students: The VFW's Voice of Democracy Audio Essay contest is now open. The topic this year is "America: Where do we go from here?". Lots of cash prizes for winners! Essays are due October 15. For more information and the rules, contact Mrs. Plonka. The deadline to enter in the Ithaca Fair through FairEntry.com has been extended to Sunday, September 19 at midnight. Here is the link for FairEntry: https://www.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/16011 Please have all paper copies of your Ithaca Fair entries into the school office by Friday, September 17 by 3:30. The 99th Annual Ithaca Fair will be held on Saturday, September 25. Fair books can be found on the school website, facebook page, Ithaca Fair facebook page and there are some printed copies in the school office. Parade entry forms can also be found in the office and online and are due to Rob Richards by Wednesday, Sept. 22. If you have any questions, contact Ms. Sprecher or Mrs. Plonka. Breakfasts and lunches are free to all students this year! But we still need your help. We encourage EVERYONE to complete an application for the Free and Reduced Meals program. These forms create statistics the Department of Public Instruction uses to provide additional funding and resources to schools for educational programs, such as Title 1. Those statistics are also used for teachers and districts to apply for grants or scholarship opportunities. Taking five minutes to complete the fillable pdf or handwrite the application can result in huge opportunities for your students and our school. All information is kept confidential. Only one district employee sees the applications, and that is only to enter the data. Please send completed applications in a sealed envelope to school with your student or mail to Ithaca School District Attn: Free and Reduced Meals 24615 State Hwy 58 Richland Center, WI 53581. https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/school-nutrition/doc/free-reduced-meal-application.doc Birthdays: Elementary—Sunday, Tanner Swenink H.S./M.S.— none Staff—Gia Maestri on Saturday, Mrs. Pope

ANNOUNCEMENTS Sept. 15th, 2021 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today: First Choice - Cheese Burger, Second Choice - Pizza, Caesar Salad, Baby Carrots & Dip, Mandarin Oranges, Dinner Roll, Milk NOTICE TO THOSE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES LAST YEAR: You have through Oct. 1st to re-apply for the program. Reapply by Oct. 1st There will be an Admissions Counselor from Viterbo University here today at 11:50a.m. in the library. Please see Mrs. Kershner for a pass this morning if you would like to visit with her. Attention Juniors: The PSAT test is taking place at school on Wed. Oct. 13th. The cost to you is $18.00. If interested in taking this test, please let Ms. Bevan or Mrs. Kershner know by today. Ithaca Band Parents: We need donations of food and workers for the breakfast that we are serving on Fair Day, September 25. Please click on the following link to sign up to help. Thank you! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C4CABAB2DA2F49-ithaca1 Band students in grades 5 - 12 - Your fundraiser forms and money are due on Monday, September 20th. Ithaca Choir Parents: Please click the link below to sign up to work for the Choir Booster Homecoming Meal held on Saturday September 25. Please sign up by Friday September 18. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4EAEAB2FA5FB6-ithaca Thanks in advance for all your help. Order your 2021-2022 Yearbook at jostensyearbooks.com by Friday, September 17 for the lowest price of $37. If you purchase name personalization for your yearbook, you can get up to four icons on the cover for FREE. Make sure to order your yearbook by Sept. 17 to take advantage of this limited time offer. See Mrs. Burnley if you have questions. Due to shortages in production plant staffing, delivery company staffing, and overall product availability the Richland and Ithaca Food Service Departments may be experiencing needed, last-minute menus changes. When these changes occur, the Food Service Department's goal will be to keep menu items similar to the planned meal when possible. While we will notify schools about any changes as soon as possible, please understand that some changes may occur with little, to no, notice. Thank you for your patience and we are sorry for any inconveniences. If you have any questions, please contact Jodie Pretsch, Food Service Director, at 608-647-6063. Attention Middle School Students: The VFW's Patriot's Pen essay contest is now open. The topic this year is "How Can I Be A Good American?". Lots of cash prizes for winners! Essays are due October 15. For more information and the rules, contact Mrs. Plonka. Attention High School Students: The VFW's Voice of Democracy Audio Essay contest is now open. The topic this year is "America: Where do we go from here?". Lots of cash prizes for winners! Essays are due October 15. For more information and the rules, contact Mrs. Plonka. The 99th Annual Ithaca Fair will be held on Saturday, September 25. Fair books can be found on the school website, facebook page, Ithaca Fair facebook page and there are some printed copies in the school office. Parade entry forms can also be found in the office and online. We are using FairEntry.com again this year to enter your exhibits - please have them entered by Friday, September 17. If you are unable to access the online entry system, you may fill out a paper worksheet form and the fair committee will enter your items for you if you turn them into the school office by Wednesday, September 15. If you have any questions, contact Ms. Sprecher or Mrs. Plonka. Breakfasts and lunches are free to all students this year! But we still need your help. We encourage EVERYONE to complete an application for the Free and Reduced Meals program. These forms create statistics the Department of Public Instruction uses to provide additional funding and resources to schools for educational programs, such as Title 1. Those statistics are also used for teachers and districts to apply for grants or scholarship opportunities. Taking five minutes to complete the fillable pdf or handwrite the application can result in huge opportunities for your students and our school. All information is kept confidential. Only one district employee sees the applications, and that is only to enter the data. Please send completed applications in a sealed envelope to school with your student or mail to Ithaca School District Attn: Free and Reduced Meals 24615 State Hwy 58 Richland Center, WI 53581. https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/school-nutrition/doc/free-reduced-meal-application.doc Birthdays: Elementary—Kashtyn Alt H.S./M.S.— none Staff—Mrs. Steinmetz

Ithaca School District has one positive student covid case in the high school. (9/14/2021) If your child was considered a close contact, you have already been contacted either by email or phone by the school nurse. (please check your email)

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Sept. 14th, 2021 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today: First Choice - Philly Chicken, Second Choice - Hot Ham & Cheese, Corn, Mixed Fruit, Milk NOTICE TO THOSE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES LAST YEAR: You have through Oct. 1st to re-apply for the program. Reapply by Oct. 1st Please make sure you stay in the line that you enter the lunch line....No budging! We wish all Middle school and high school volleyball players good luck as they all host DeSoto at hime tonight. Cheer the middle school players on at the community gym. At the high school gym, freshmen take the court at 5:00om. Varsity Reserve and then Varsity games to follow. Tonight is also parents night for the high school teams. Live stream of the high school games is on the school’s YouTube channel. YouTube.channel@ithaca.k12.wi.us. Good luck to all players! There will be an FBLA meeting today for high school students during Attack Time in Mrs. Burnley's room. Please come if you are interested in participating in FBLA this year. New members welcome! We will have the first PTSO meeting today starting at 3:45 in person in the LMC. Note the new day of the week! We will be discussing the Ithaca Fair. Babysitters will be available. A zoom link is available on the Ithaca PTSO Discussions page. Hope to see you there! Ithaca Choir Parents: Please click the link below to sign up to work for the Choir Booster Homecoming Meal held on Saturday September 25. Please sign up by Friday September 18. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4EAEAB2FA5FB6-ithaca Thanks in advance for all your help. Attention high school students: if you are in the Youth Apprenticeship Program, there will be a brief meeting Wednesday, Sept.15, at 7:40 (before school) I have important information to share! We will meet outside by the picnic tables. Please make every effort to be present. Thank you, Mrs. Kershner Order your 2021-2022 Yearbook at jostensyearbooks.com by Friday, September 17 for the lowest price of $37. If you purchase name personalization for your yearbook, you can get up to four icons on the cover for FREE. Make sure to order your yearbook by Sept. 17 to take advantage of this limited time offer. See Mrs. Burnley if you have questions. Attention Juniors: The PSAT test is taking place at school on Wed. Oct. 13th. The cost to you is $18.00. If interested in taking this test, please let Ms. Bevan or Mrs. Kershner know by Wed. Sept. 15th. The 99th Annual Ithaca Fair will be held on Saturday, September 25. Fair books can be found on the school website, facebook page, Ithaca Fair facebook page and there are some printed copies in the school office. Parade entry forms can also be found in the office and online. We are using FairEntry.com again this year to enter your exhibits - please have them entered by Friday, September 17. If you are unable to access the online entry system, you may fill out a paper worksheet form and the fair committee will enter your items for you if you turn them into the school office by Wednesday, September 15. If you have any questions, contact Ms. Sprecher or Mrs. Plonka. You can help Ithaca Public Schools earn money and resources! It only takes 5 minutes! Did you know that completing an application for the Free and Reduced Meals program creates statistics that Ithaca may use to apply for grants and qualify for additional programs and resources? Only one district employee sees the applications, and that is only to enter the data. All information is kept confidential. Yes, breakfasts and lunches are free to all students this year, but we still need families to complete and submit the application forms. Use the fillable pdf application or handwrite to complete the forms. Place completed applications in an envelope if you’d prefer to send to school with your student or mail in completed applications to Ithaca School District Attn: Free and Reduced Meals 24615 State Hwy 58 Richland Center, WI 53581. https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/school-nutrition/doc/free-reduced-meal-application.doc Birthdays: Elementary—Aydan Phillips H.S./M.S.— none

September is Suicide Awareness month. Research shows people who are having thoughts of suicide feel relief when someone asks after them in a caring way. Findings suggest acknowledging and talking about suicide may reduce rather than increase suicidal ideation. Ask a friend or loved one how they are doing (and really listen)--it makes a difference!

It's an Early Release Day tomorrow! This is a reminder for all families that tomorrow our middle and high school students are released at 12:30pm and elementary release for pick up will begin at 12:15pm. Make note! This is a change from last year!

Due to shortages in production plant staffing, delivery company staffing, and overall product availability the Richland and Ithaca Food Service Departments may be experiencing needed, last-minute menus changes. When these changes occur, the Food Service Department's goal will be to keep menu items similar to the planned meal when possible. While we will notify schools about any changes as soon as possible, please understand that some changes may occur with little, to no, notice. Thank you for your patience and we are sorry for any inconveniences. If you have any questions, please contact Jodie Pretsch, Food Service Director, at 608-647-6063.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Sept. 13th, 2021 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today: First Choice - Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Second Choice - Mini Corn Dogs, Green Beans, Peaches, Bread Stick, Milk NOTICE TO THOSE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES LAST YEAR: You have through Oct. 1st to re-apply for the program. Reapply by Oct. 1st The weight room will be closed after school until after homecoming. Junior Class: There will be a class meeting today during lunch. Skip ahead in the lunch line and bring your lunch with you to the band room. There will be an FBLA meeting for high school students during Attack Time on Tuesday, Sept. 14 in Mrs. Burnley's room. Please come if you are interested in participating in FBLA this year. New members welcome! Attention high school students: if you are in the Youth Apprenticeship Program, there will be a brief meeting Wednesday, Sep 15, at 7:40 (before school) I have important information to share! We will meet outside by the picnic tables. Please make every effort to be present. Thank you, Mrs. Kershner Safe the date!! FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) Huddle group will be begin gathering on Thursday October 7th at 7:00 am…. More info to come as we get closer! Spread the word- bring a friend- this is a great time to be filled with encouragement and enjoy fellowship time together! All high school students are welcome! We will have the first PTSO meeting of the year this Tuesday, September 14 starting at 3:45 in person in the LMC. Note the new day of the week! We will be discussing the Ithaca Fair. Babysitters will be available. A zoom link is available on the Ithaca PTSO Discussions page. Hope to see you there! Order your 2021-2022 Yearbook at jostensyearbooks.com by Friday, September 17 for the lowest price of $37. If you purchase name personalization for your yearbook, you can get up to four icons on the cover for FREE. Make sure to order your yearbook by Sept. 17 to take advantage of this limited time offer. See Mrs. Burnley if you have questions. Attention Juniors: The PSAT test is taking place at school on Wed. Oct. 13th. The cost to you is $18.00. If interested in taking this test, please let Ms. Bevan or Mrs. Kershner know by Wed. Sept. 15th. If you are planning on bringing a guest to the Homecoming Dance, please sign them up on the sheet in the office. You must have your guest signed up before 3:30 pm on Friday, September 17th. The 99th Annual Ithaca Fair will be held on Saturday, September 25. Fair books can be found on the school website, facebook page, Ithaca Fair facebook page and there are some printed copies in the school office. Parade entry forms can also be found in the office and online. We are using FairEntry.com again this year to enter your exhibits - please have them entered by Friday, September 17. If you are unable to access the online entry system, you may fill out a paper worksheet form and the fair committee will enter your items for you if you turn them into the school office by Wednesday, September 15. If you have any questions, contact Ms. Sprecher or Mrs. Plonka. This is a reminder for all students who were invited to join NHS - the National Honor Society - last June to have their applications filled out and turned in to Mrs. Zorea or Mrs. Plonka by Friday, September 17 by the end of the day. Breakfasts and lunches are free to all students this year! But we still need your help. We encourage EVERYONE to complete an application for the Free and Reduced Meals program. These forms create statistics the Department of Public Instruction uses to provide additional funding and resources to schools for educational programs, such as Title 1. Those statistics are also used for teachers and districts to apply for grants or scholarship opportunities. Taking five minutes to complete the fillable pdf or handwrite the application can result in huge opportunities for your students and our school. All information is kept confidential. Only one district employee sees the applications, and that is only to enter the data. Please send completed applications in a sealed envelope to school with your student or mail to Ithaca School District Attn: Free and Reduced Meals 24615 State Hwy 58 Richland Center, WI 53581. https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/school-nutrition/doc/free-reduced-meal-application.doc Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.— none

Reminder: Please have your Ithaca Fair entries entered into FairEntry by this Friday at midnight! If you are unable to enter via our system, fill out your entry on our worksheet on the last page of the fairbook and we will enter it for you - but please have those forms turned into the office by Wednesday, Sept. 15. https://www.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/16011

May we never forget. On September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 people died in terroristic attacks on our nation. As we remember the events that unfolded that day, may we never forget. Never forget the lives lost. Never forget the heroism of everyday Americans. Never forget the bravery and sacrifice of countless law enforcement officers, search and rescue handlers and animals, fire and emergency servicemen and women. Never forget the search and rescue teams, handlers and animals. Never forget the military servicemen and women who sprang into action to respond, are still responding. Never forget the intense feeling of patriotism that resulted of that terrible day. On the 20th anniversary of that day, let us honor our Americans who were lost by taking some time today and daily to remember their sacrifices. Never forget.