Ithaca School District

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Feb. 1, 2022 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today: First Choice- Beef Stroganoff, Second Choice- Chicken Parmesan, Mashed Potatoes, Mandarin Oranges, Dinner Roll, Dessert, Milk Please excuse the middle school wrestlers at 3 today. Choir Students traveling to New York: Remember that your final payment is due. The Butter Braid fundraiser is underway. See an Ithaca Choir Student to place and order. Dress up day tomorrow Wednesday Feb. 2 for MS and HS is dress up as your favorite Tech Ed job. Thursday Feb. 3 is dress up like your favorite Family consumer Ed job. Friday Feb. 4 is dress up like your favorite Business job. "Battling with Ben" bracelets are in! $2 each or two for $5. See Mrs. Deb Manning or Mr. Herbst at school, Sarah or Andy Nelson, or stop in to Kelly's Coffee House and Sabrina Fargen with Elle Boutique located at Inspired Innovations Salon. "His Fight is Our Fight" window stickers are also available! The stickers are $5 each. Connect with Mr. Herbst or Mrs. Thompson to get yours! There will be an Ithaca FFA meeting Tuesday, Feb. 8th at ATTACK time in Ms. Sprecher's room. Please attend if you would like to share your opinions on FFA week, or if you are interested in competing in a LDE or CDE. Just a reminder, there is a Youth 4 Change meeting TODAY in the LMC during ATTACK. Please come with ideas for the basket for Ben's fundraiser. Pizza will be served. RUMMAGE & BAKE Sale: Friday, February 4th (9-5) & Saturday, February 5th (8-2). Phoenix Center Banquet Hall. Proceeds to benefit the Junior Bowlers Scholarship Program. If anyone would like to donate items for the Rummage Sale you can bring them to the Phoenix Center Wednesday 5:30 PM - 7 PM or Thursday 9 AM - 7 PM. There will be a popcorn sale this Friday, February 4. Cost is 50 cents a bag, limit 2 bags per student please. Proceeds this week will go to the 3rd 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. Mandy Zajicek Brewer, a 1993 graduate from Ithaca High School, was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's and is unable to work any longer. The Ithaca Lions will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser for Mandy on Sunday, February 6 from 7 AM - 1 PM in the Ithaca School Commons. Costs are: Kids 5 and under free, Kids 6-12 will be $5, and ages 13 to adult will be $8. The menu will consist of pancakes (gluten free on request), ham, scrambled eggs, cheese, coffee, and white and chocolate milk. Sugar free syrup will also be available. Please come show your support for a community member in need! Forensics students: You should be meeting with a coach at least once this week and every week. Our first contest is Monday, February 21st! Let's keep working toward repeating past successes. FCA Huddle will be held this Thursday morning, 7:00am! Come join us for a hot breakfast, encouraging devotion and an inspiring message. We have FCA t-shirts for $6.00. We will be taking a group picture for the yearbook! Hope to see you! Elementary students who are dropped off in the morning—Mrs. Lisney and Mrs. Schmitt are there to greet you until the bell rings at 7:55 at which time all students are to be in their classrooms. If you are dropped off and those ladies are not there, you are to walk to the main doors where Mrs. Thompson greets students. Be sure to let Mrs. Michel and Mrs. Kitsembel know you are here for the day before you walk to your classroom. The Ithaca Community is rallying behind the Huebsch family! Please join Ben's classmates as they host an evening of support at the Phoenix Center on Saturday, February 12th. Doors will open at 5:30pm. Several donations are being silent and live auctioned. A huge thank you to all the current commitments for donations! Anyone wishing to contribute other silent or live auction items may contact Mr. Greg Herbst, or Mrs. Juli Thompson. There are still tickets available for the TV raffle, and there is now a consolation prize! Lime Ridge Agri Supply has contributed $500 for a second prize winning ticket. Tickets will be sold at the basketball game tonight. The PTSO is sponsoring a Free Ithaca Family and Friends Swim Day on Sunday, February 6 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 Facebook page or contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com. Hope to see you there! The MS Student Council is hosting a MS Movie Night for any Ithaca Middle School Students on February 4, 2022, in the Multipurpose Room. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and close at 6:15 p.m. for the movie to start. Once the doors close no one will be allowed in or out. Plan to be picked up by 8 p.m. Drinks and snacks will be provided. 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: Oxford Dictionary debuts, February 1, 1884: The first portion, or fascicle, of the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), considered the most comprehensive and accurate dictionary of the English language, is published. Today, the OED is the definitive authority on the meaning, pronunciation and history of over half a million English words, past and present. Word of the Day: Garble GAR-bul verb Garble means "to so alter or distort as to create a wrong impression or change the meaning. The text on the television was garbled, but viewers could still decipher what was being said. Birthdays: Elementary—None H.S./M.S.—Kayl Ryan

The Ithaca Community is rallying behind the Huebsch family! Please join Ben's classmates as they host an evening of support at the Phoenix Center on Saturday, February 12th. A Pizza Buffet for $10 each plate will begin at 5:30pm. Several donations are being silent and live auctioned, and the live auction will begin at 6:30pm. A huge thank you to all the current commitments for donations! Anyone wishing to contribute other silent or live auction items may contact Mr. Greg Herbst, or Mrs. Juli Thompson. We will accept auction donations until Friday, February 4th. There are still tickets available for the TV raffle, and there is now a consolation prize! Lime Ridge Agri Supply has contributed $500 for a second prize winning ticket. Check out the Facebook Event page for details and teasers of our auction items.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Jan. 31st, 2022 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today: First Choice - Orange Chicken over Rice, Second Choice - Mini Corn Dogs, Broccoli, Pineapple, Dinner Roll, Milk Today’s schedule for band and choir is: 6th grade - Choir, 7th and 8th grade - Band, HS - Band. Mandy Zajicek Brewer, a 1993 graduate from Ithaca High School, was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's and is unable to work any longer. The Ithaca Lions will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser for Mandy on Sunday, February 6 from 7 AM - 1 PM in the Ithaca School Commons. Costs are: Kids 5 and under free, Kids 6-12 will be $5, and ages 13 to adult will be $8. The menu will consist of pancakes (gluten free on request), ham, scrambled eggs, cheese, coffee, and white and chocolate milk. Sugar free syrup will also be available. Please come show your support for a community member in need! There will be a Youth 4 Change meeting in the LMC Tuesday February 1st. Pizza will be served. Group members. PLEASE check your email today and respond to Mrs. Dickey regarding our basket for the Ben Huebsch fundraiser. Forensics students: You should be meeting with a coach at least once this week and every week. Our first contest is Monday, February 21st! Let's keep working toward repeating past successes. FCA Huddle will be held this Thursday morning, 7:00am! Come join us for a hot breakfast, encouraging devotion and an inspiring message. We have FCA t-shirts for $6.00. We will be taking a group picture for the yearbook! Hope to see you! February is CTE month. What is CTE? It is career and technical education and includes business education, ag education, tech education and family consumer education. The CTE department has a fun month planned with dress up days, trivia and games during lunch time. Stay tuned to the announcements and watch for flyers with more information. We kick of CTE month tomorrow, Tuesday with dress as your favorite agriculture career. We hope to see many of you participating! Elementary students who are dropped off in the morning—Mrs. Lisney and Mrs. Schmitt are there to greet you until the bell rings at 7:55 at which time all students are to be in their classrooms. If you are dropped off and those ladies are not there, you are to walk to the main doors where Mrs. Thompson greets students. Be sure to let Mrs. Michel and Mrs. Kitsembel know you are here for the day before you walk to your classroom. The Ithaca Community is rallying behind the Huebsch family! Please join Ben's classmates as they host an evening of support at the Phoenix Center on Saturday, February 12th. Doors will open at 5:30pm. Several donations are being silent and live auctioned. A huge thank you to all the current commitments for donations! Anyone wishing to contribute other silent or live auction items may contact Mr. Greg Herbst, or Mrs. Juli Thompson. There are still tickets available for the TV raffle, and there is now a consolation prize! Lime Ridge Agri Supply has contributed $500 for a second prize winning ticket. Tickets will be sold at the basketball game tonight. The PTSO is sponsoring a Free Ithaca Family and Friends Swim Day on Sunday, February 6 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 Facebook page or contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com. Hope to see you there! The MS Student Council is hosting a MS Movie Night for any Ithaca Middle School Students on February 4, 2022 in the Multipurpose Room. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and close at 6:15 p.m. for the movie to start. Once the doors close no one will be allowed in or out. Plan to be picked up by 8 p.m. Drinks and snacks will be provided. 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: Truman announces development of H-bomb On January 31, 1950, U.S. President Harry S. Truman publicly announces his decision to support the development of the hydrogen bomb, a weapon theorized to be hundreds of times more powerful than the atomic bombs dropped on Japan during World War II. Word of the Day: Homogeneous hoh-muh-JEEN-yus adjective Homogeneous means "of the same or a similar kind or nature. The downtown area has a homogeneous population, which makes implementing programs that target needs easier. Birthdays: Elementary—Diezel Clary H.S./M.S.—Addison Parduhn

“Battling with Ben” bracelets are available for purchase! All proceeds will go to the Huebsch family. To get yours, see Sarah or Andy Nelson, Mr. Greg Herbst or Mrs. Deb Manning at Ithaca School, Sabrina Fargen with Ellee B Boutique located at Inspired Innovations Salon, or Kelly's Coffee House. 💜💚💜💚💜💚💜💚 $3 each or 2 for $5

Planning is in the works for the 100th Ithaca School Fair which will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2022. If you have an idea that will make our 100th extra special, contact Annette Louis.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Jan. 28th, 2022 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today: First Choice - Philly Chicken, Second Choice - Brat, Steamed Carrots, Dill Pickle Spear, Applesauce, Milk Today’s schedule for band and choir is: 6th-Band, 7th and 8th grade-Choir, HS-Choir Elementary students who are dropped off in the morning—Mrs. Lisney and Mrs. Schmitt are there to greet you until the bell rings at 7:55 at which time all students are to be in their classrooms. If you are dropped off and those ladies are not there, you are to walk to the main doors where Mrs. Thompson greets students. Be sure to let Mrs. Michel and Mrs. Kitsembel know you are here for the day before you walk to your classroom. TODAY is the LAST DAY to order PERSONALIZED Yearbooks. They are $47 and can be ordered directly from Jostens at jostensyearbooks.com or by contacting Mrs. Burnley. Mrs. Schoen is looking for a student who drives and is looking for volunteer hours. If you are interested, please stop in to see her this week. Leave a note on her table if she is out of her office. Forensics students: You should be meeting with a coach at least once this week and every week. Our first contest is Monday, February 21st! Let's keep working toward repeating past successes. Murder at the Coopersmith Inn begins this week Thursday, Friday and Saturday night at 7 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. Come enjoy an evening of comedy and drama. High school students! Just a reminder that any schedule changes must be complete by tomorrow, Friday Jan 28th. Please see Mrs. Kershner in the guidance for any questions There will be a popcorn sale this Friday, January 28. 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. The Ithaca Community is rallying behind the Huebsch family! Please join Ben's classmates as they host an evening of support at the Phoenix Center on Saturday, February 12th. Doors will open at 5:30pm. Several donations are being silent and live auctioned. A huge thank you to all the current commitments for donations! Anyone wishing to contribute other silent or live auction items may contact Mr. Greg Herbst, or Mrs. Juli Thompson. There are still tickets available for the TV raffle, and there is now a consolation prize! Lime Ridge Agri Supply has contributed $500 for a second prize winning ticket. Tickets will be sold at the basketball game tonight. The PTSO is sponsoring a Free Ithaca Family and Friends Swim day on Sunday, February 6 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 facebook page or contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com. Hope to see you there! The MS Student Council is hosting a MS Movie Night for any Ithaca Middle School Students on February 4, 2022 in the Multipurpose Room. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and close at 6:15 p.m. for the movie to start. Once the doors close no one will be allowed in or out. Plan to be picked up by 8 p.m. Drinks and snacks will be provided. The MS Student Council is holding their annual Valentine Gram fundraiser again this year. Sales will through January 28. All orders forms must be turned in by the end of the day on January 28 to Mrs. Hilby. Elementary's sent home and MS/HS in the office or outside Room 204. If you are interested in ordering and don't have an order form or are unsure how, feel free to reach out to Mrs. Hilby at hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us Payment is due upon ordering. 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 Space Shuttle Challenger Explodes After Liftoff At 11:38 a.m. EST, on January 28, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger lifts off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, and Christa McAuliffe is on her way to becoming the first ordinary U.S. civilian to travel into space. McAuliffe, a 37-year-old high school social studies teacher from New Hampshire, won a competition that earned her a place among the seven-member crew of the Challenger. She underwent months of shuttle training but then, beginning January 23, was forced to wait six long days as the Challenger‘s launch countdown was repeatedly delayed because of weather and technical problems. Finally, on January 28, the shuttle lifted off. The space shuttle Challenger Word of the Day: Myopic mye-OH-pik adjective Myopic means "not able to clearly see objects that are far away." Figuratively, it means "lacking in foresight or discernment" or "narrow in perspective and without concern for broader implications.The corrective eye surgery has been approved for myopic patients. Elementary—Annabelle Barlow, on Sunday: Clara Thome H.S./M.S.—Alex Bloedow, on Saturday: Dante Kleinsasser, on Sunday, Xander Sorensen Staff— On Sunday, Ms. Sprecher

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Jan. 27th, 2022 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today: First Choice - Hot Ham & Cheese, Second Choice - BBQ Rib, Baked Beans, Spinach Salad, Peaches, Milk Today’s schedule for band and choir is:  6th grade - Choir, 7th and 8th grade - Band, HS - Band. Junior Class:  Please fill out the survey that Mrs. Behrens emailed to you by the end of today. Today during ATTACK Time, Mr. Andresen will have a Math Club meeting. The agenda includes forming teams for the Twin Conference Math Contest.  Let's get prepared to defend last year's 2nd place, so be there or be called the square root of negative one! Mrs Schoen is looking for a student who drives and is looking for volunteer hours.  If you are interested, please stop in to see her this week. Leave a note on her table if she is out of her office. Forensics students: You should be meeting with a coach at least once this week and every week. Our first contest is Monday, February 21st! Let's keep working toward repeating past successes. Thursday's girls’ basketball game with La Farge will be our parents' night and youth/poster night. After the game, the varsity girls will be signing posters in the commons! Murder at the Coopersmith Inn begins this week Thursday, Friday and Saturday night at 7 pm and Sunday at 2pm. Come enjoy an evening of comedy and drama.  High school students! Just a reminder that any schedule changes must be complete by tomorrow, Friday Jan 28th. Please see Mrs Kershner in the guidance for any questions  There will be a popcorn sale this Friday, January 28.  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.   The Ithaca Community is rallying behind the Huebsch family! Please join Ben's classmates as they host an evening of support at the Phoenix Center on Saturday, February 12th. Doors will open at 5:30pm. Several donations are being silent and live auctioned. A huge thank you to all the current commitments for donations! Anyone wishing to contribute other silent or live auction items may contact Mr. Greg Herbst, or Mrs. Juli Thompson. There are still tickets available for the TV raffle, and there is now a consolation prize! Lime Ridge Agri Supply has contributed $500 for a second prize winning ticket. Tickets will be sold at the basketball game tonight. The PTSO is sponsoring a Free Ithaca Family and Friends Swim day on Sunday, February 6 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 facebook page or contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com.  Hope to see you there! The MS Student Council is hosting a MS Movie Night for any Ithaca Middle School Students on February 4, 2022, in the Multipurpose Room.  Doors will open at 6 p.m. and close at 6:15 p.m. for the movie to start.  Once the doors close no one will be allowed in or out. Plan to be picked up by 8 p.m. Drinks and snacks will be provided. The MS Student Council is holding their annual Valentine Gram fundraiser again this year. Sales will through January 28.  All orders forms must be turned in by the end of the day on January 28 to Mrs. Hilby. Elementary's sent home and MS/HS in the office or outside Room 204. If you are interested in ordering and don't have an order form or are unsure how, feel free to reach out to Mrs. Hilby at hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us Payment is due upon ordering. 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 thetemperature for lunch recess? This Day in History: Auschwitz is Liberated On January 27, 1945, Soviet troops enter Auschwitz, Poland, freeing the survivors of the network of concentration camps—and finally revealing to the world the depth of the horrors perpetrated there. Auschwitz is Word of the Day: Ziggurat  ZIG-uh-rat noun A ziggurat is an ancient Mesopotamian temple that resembles a pyramid having successive stages with outside staircases and a shrine at the top. The word is used figuratively for any structure having stages or steps. The tourists stared with awe at the ancient ziggurat. Elementary—Owen Kershner H.S./M.S.—Kennedy Salisbury

The PTSO is sponsoring a Free Ithaca Family and Friends Swim day on Sunday, February 6 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 Facebook page or contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com.  Hope to see you there! El PTSO está patrocinando un día de nado gratuito para familiares y amigos en Ithaca el domingo 6 de febrero de 1 a 4 p. m. en el complejo recreativo Symons en UW-Richland. Este evento es gratuito para todos los estudiantes de Ithaca, adultos y sus amigos y familiares, incluso si no van a Ithaca. Para obtener más detalles, visite la página de Facebook de Ithaca PTSO o comuníquese con el PTSO en IthacaPTSO@gmail.com. ¡Espero verte allí!

There will be a popcorn sale this Friday, January 28.  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.  

Ithaca Public Schools is excited to welcome Mrs. Rose Welsh to our staff! Mrs. Welsh is our new After School Program Director. She is eager to work toward implementing a successful after school program to help meet student and family needs.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Jan. 25th, 2022 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today: First Choice - Chicken Burrito, Second Choice - Hamburger, Green Beans, Mandarin Oranges, Dessert, Milk Concessions tonight are the Middle School FFA. Today’s schedule for band and choir is: 6th grade - Band, 7th and 8th grade - Choir, HS - Choir. HS Band Students: Please be here by 6:30 tonight for pep band. The weight room will be closed after school Tuesday due to the extreme cold. Thursday's girls’ basketball game with La Farge will be our parents' night and youth/poster night. After the game, the varsity girls will be signing posters in the commons! Murder at the Coopersmith Inn begins this week Thursday, Friday and Saturday night at 7 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. Come enjoy an evening of comedy and drama. Seniors: There is a signup sheet in the office. Please sign your name the way you want it printed on your diploma. High School Students: If you are considering a 2nd semester student schedule change, please stop in the guidance office to make those changes. There will be a popcorn sale this Friday, January 28. 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. The Ithaca Community is rallying behind the Huebsch family! Please join Ben's classmates as they host an evening of support at the Phoenix Center on Saturday, February 12th. Doors will open at 5:30pm. Several donations are being silent and live auctioned. A huge thank you to all the current commitments for donations! Anyone wishing to contribute other silent or live auction items may contact Mr. Greg Herbst, or Mrs. Juli Thompson. There are still tickets available for the TV raffle, and there is now a consolation prize! Lime Ridge Agri Supply has contributed $500 for a second prize winning ticket. Tickets will be sold at the basketball game tonight. The PTSO is sponsoring a Free Ithaca Family and Friends Swim Day on Sunday, February 6 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 Facebook page or contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com. Hope to see you there! The MS Student Council is hosting a MS Movie Night for any Ithaca Middle School Students on February 4, 2022 in the Multipurpose Room. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and close at 6:15 p.m. for the movie to start. Once the doors close no one will be allowed in or out. Plan to be picked up by 8 p.m. Drinks and snacks will be provided. The MS Student Council is holding their annual Valentine Gram fundraiser again this year. Sales will start next week, on January 20, and run through January 28. All orders forms must be turned in by the end of the day on January 28 to Mrs. Hilby. Orders for will be available starting next week, Elementary's sent home and MS/HS in the office or outside Room 204. If you are interested in ordering and don't have an order form or are unsure how, feel free to reach out to Mrs. Hilby at hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us Payment is due upon ordering. 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: World’s largest diamond found On January 25, 1905, at the Premier Mine in Pretoria, South Africa, a 3,106-carat diamond is discovered during a routine inspection by the mine’s superintendent. Weighing 1.33 pounds, and christened the “Cullinan,” it was the largest diamond ever found. Word of the Day: Quip KWIP noun A quip is a clever remark or a witty or funny observation or response. They traded quips over a soda. Elementary—Ivie Duren H.S./M.S.—Cody Byrnes, Erica Steinmetz, and Lexi, Stowell

Due to the frigid air, Ithaca Schools will be closed Wednesday, January 26. There will be no practices, games or virtual classes.

Monday morning, Bill's route (bus 1) will be approximately 30 minutes late.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Jan. 24th, 2022 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today: First Choice - Hot Dog , Second Choice - Pizza, Corn, Baby Carrots & Dip, Mixed Fruit, Milk Today’s schedule for band and choir is: 6th grade - Choir, 7th and 8th grade - Band, HS - Band. Attention Middle School Wrestlers the bus leaves after school today. Meet in the commons. Concessions Tuesday night is the middle school FFA. Middle school FFA quiz bowl will meet in Ms. Sprecher room during Seminar. Ithaca / RC Horse Club meets Monday, Jan 34 at 515 in the commons. All members and 1 family member should attend. Murder at the Coopersmith Inn begins this week Thursday, Friday and Saturday night at 7 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. Come enjoy an evening of comedy and drama. Seniors: There is a signup sheet in the office. Please sign your name the way you want it printed on your diploma. High School Students: If you are considering a 2nd semester student schedule change, please stop in the guidance office to make those changes. Seniors: Don't forget to keep working on your scholarship application packets. Also, don't forget to ask for any recommendation letters you might need and to complete those rating forms. Any questions please stop by the guidance office. Please note: we will have another Senior Scholarship prep night on Monday January 24th at 5:30 in Mrs. Burnley's room. Please sign up by the guidance office if you are interested in attending. Any questions please see Mrs. Kershner. The Middle School FFA will meet today at ATTACK in Ms. Sprecher's room. The Ithaca Community is rallying behind the Huebsch family! Please join Ben's classmates as they host an evening of support at the Phoenix Center on Saturday, February 12th. Doors will open at 5:30pm. Several donations are being silent and live auctioned. A huge thank you to all the current commitments for donations! Anyone wishing to contribute other silent or live auction items may contact Mr. Greg Herbst, or Mrs. Juli Thompson. There are still tickets available for the TV raffle, and there is now a consolation prize! Lime Ridge Agri Supply has contributed $500 for a second prize winning ticket. The PTSO is sponsoring a Free Ithaca Family and Friends Swim Day on Sunday, February 6 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 facebook page or contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com. Hope to see you there! The MS Student Council is hosting a MS Movie Night for any Ithaca Middle School Students on February 4, 2022, in the Multipurpose Room. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and close at 6:15 p.m. for the movie to start. Once the doors close no one will be allowed in or out. Plan to be picked up by 8 p.m. Drinks and snacks will be provided. The MS Student Council is holding their annual Valentine Gram fundraiser again this year. Sales will start next week, on January 20, and run through January 28. All orders forms must be turned in by the end of the day on January 28 to Mrs. Hilby. Orders for will be available starting next week, Elementary's sent home and MS/HS in the office or outside Room 204. If you are interested in ordering and don't have an order form or are unsure how, feel free to reach out to Mrs. Hilby at hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us Payment is due upon ordering. 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: Walt Disney announces $7.4 billion purchase of Pixar By the end of 2005, Pixar had become a giant in the world of movie animation, and on January 24, 2006, the company that brought the world the blockbuster hits Toy Story (1995), A Bug’s Life (1998), Monsters, Inc. (2001), Finding Nemo (2003) and The Incredibles (2004) was sold to the Walt Disney Company, their longtime distributor, for a staggering $7.4 billion. Word of the Day: Intemperate in-TEM-puh-rut adjective Intemperate means "having extreme conditions" or "having or showing a lack of emotional calmness or control." The plant is able to survive in intemperate climates. Elementary—None H.S./M.S.—Hewsten Garcia-Boland

Congratulations to Ithaca Public Schools’ very own Cheryl Richards for being named WASBO’s Business Official of the Year! Cheryl received this award at the annual Wisconsin State Educators Convention this week. Again, congratulations, Mrs. Richards!

This quarter, Ithaca fourth grade students created dioramas representing early Wisconsin people’s culture and environment. Students included information on how Wisconsin’s early people gathered and/or harvested food, used natural resources, and created homes unique to their people.

For anyone that missed any of the Final exams these last two days with an excused absence(s), our make-up time will begin at 11:00 am on Thursday. Students, please contact your individual teachers to reserve a time.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Jan. 19th, 2022 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today: First Choice - BBQ Pork Taco, Second Choice - Fish Sticks, Coleslaw, Pineapple, Dinner Roll, Dessert, Milk Reminder: High School teachers, please take your lunch count first hour. Band and Choir Students: During 2nd and 4th hours, the bands will rehearse during the first part of Finals and choir will rehearse the second part. Students- if you have any questions for the guidance office today, please email Ms. Bevan or Mrs. Kershner. Thank you. Seniors: There is a signup sheet in the office. Please sign your name the way you want it printed on your diploma. High School Students: If you are considering a 2nd semester student schedule change, please stop in the guidance office to make those changes. Seniors: Don't forget to keep working on your scholarship application packets. Also, don't forget to ask for any recommendation letters you might need and to complete those rating forms. Any questions please stop by the guidance office. Please note: we will have another Senior Scholarship prep night on Monday January 24th at 5:30 in Mrs. Burnley's room. Please sign up by the guidance office if you are interested in attending. Any questions please see Mrs. Kershner. High School FBLA members: Please complete the survey that Mrs. Burnley emailed to you on Monday, Jan. 17. We need to finalize the number of students who are attending the FBLA Regional Leadership Conference on Feb. 5 and your lunch selections if you are attending. Please complete the survey even if you are not attending RLC by 3:30 pm today. Thank you! The Middle School FFA will meet on January 24th at ATTACK in Ms. Sprecher's room. This weekend is the opening of the Community Players Theater production Murder at the Coppersmith Inn. Several of our staff and students are in the play, so don't miss your chance to see them! Shows are this weekend Friday and Saturday at 7 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. Next weekend Thursday through Saturday at 7pm. The PTSO is sponsoring a Free Ithaca Family and Friends Swim day on Sunday, February 6 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 Facebook page or contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com. Hope to see you there! The Lions are collecting plastic bags at school. The collection bin is in the commons. Please help by saving your bags and putting them in the container. With the bags, the plastic is used to make benches. The Volleyball team sponsored one earlier this year. Do you have a group that would like to sponsor one through the Lions? Contact an Ithaca Lion today. The MS Student Council is hosting a MS Movie Night for any Ithaca Middle School Students on February 4, 2022 in the Multipurpose Room. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and close at 6:15 p.m. for the movie to start. Once the doors close no one will be allowed in or out. Plan to be picked up by 8 p.m. Drinks and snacks will be provided. The MS Student Council is holding their annual Valentine Gram fundraiser again this year. Sales will start next week, on January 20, and run through January 28. All orders forms must be turned in by the end of the day on January 28 to Mrs. Hilby. Orders for will be available starting next week, Elementary's sent home and MS/HS in the office or outside Room 204. If you are interested in ordering and don't have an order form or are unsure how, feel free to reach out to Mrs. Hilby at hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us Payment is due upon ordering. 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: Edgar Allan Poe is born On January 19, 1809, poet, author and literary critic Edgar Allan Poe is born in Boston, Massachusetts. By the time he was three years old, both of Poe’s parents had died, leaving him in the care of his godfather, John Allan, a wealthy tobacco merchant. After attending school in England, Poe entered the University of Virginia (UVA) in 1826. Word of the Day: Debilitating dih-BILL-uh-tay-ting adjective Debilitating means "causing serious impairment of strength or ability to function." The flu can be debilitating for several days. Elementary—None H.S./M.S.—None

The Ithaca School district will experience a planned power outage on Thursday January 20, 2022. The window for the outage will be from 7 AM until 10 AM. Ithaca Schools will not have staff in the building until after the 10 AM window closes. If this window shifts the day of the event, we will notify you. Thanks, Adam Hess.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Jan. 18th, 2022 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today: First Choice - Hamburger Gravy, Second Choice - Chicken Strips, Mashed Potatoes, Veggies & Dip, Applesauce, Dinner Roll, Milk HS Band and Choir Students: During Finals today, the choir will rehearse the first half of class time and the band will rehearse the second half. The band students, who are not in choir, will go to the band room right away. Bring some work to do. Forensics students, you will have a team picture taken today during lunch. Please meet in the LMC right away. Arrive right away so we can get you back to lunch. The Ithaca Community is rallying behind the Huebsch family! Please join Ben's classmates as they host an evening of support at the Phoenix Center on Saturday, February 12th. Doors will open at 5:30pm. Several donations are being silent and live auctioned. A huge thank you to all the current commitments for donations! Anyone wishing to contribute other silent or live auction items may contact Mr. Greg Herbst, or Mrs. Juli Thompson. There are still tickets available for the TV raffle, and there is now a consolation prize! Lime Ridge Agri Supply has contributed $500 for a second prize winning ticket. Tickets will be available during tonight's boys basketball game at home versus North Crawford. Please excuse High School Wrestlers at 3:05 today for a meet at Riverdale. Seniors: There is a signup sheet in the office. Please sign your name the way you want it printed on your diploma. High School Students: If you are considering a 2nd semester student schedule change, please stop in the guidance office to make those changes. Seniors: Don't forget to keep working on your scholarship application packets. Also, don't forget to ask for any recommendation letters you might need and to complete those rating forms. Any questions please stop by the guidance office. Please note: we will have another Senior Scholarship prep night on Monday January 24th at 5:30 in Mrs. Burnley's room. Please sign up by the guidance office if you are interested in attending. Any questions please see Mrs. Kershner. High School FBLA members: Please complete the survey that Mrs. Burnley emailed to you on Monday, Jan. 17. We need to finalize the number of students who are attending the FBLA Regional Leadership Conference on Feb. 5 and your lunch selections if you are attending. Please complete the survey even if you are not attending RLC by 3:30 pm on Wednesday, Jan. 19. Thank you! The Middle School FFA will meet on January 24th at ATTACK in Ms. Sprecher's room. This weekend is the opening of the Community Players Theater production Murder at the Coppersmith Inn. Several of our staff and students are in the play, so don't miss your chance to see them! Shows are this weekend Friday and Saturday at 7 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. Next weekend Thursday through Saturday at 7pm. The PTSO is sponsoring a Free Ithaca Family and Friends Swim Day on Sunday, February 6 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 Facebook page or contact the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com. Hope to see you there! ATTENTION Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen: Please email Mrs. Burnley any candid pictures of your classmates that we can use in the yearbook on your class portraits pages. Seniors, the yearbook staff would especially appreciate "Through the Years Pictures." The Lions are collecting plastic bags at school. The collection bin is in the commons. Please help by saving your bags and putting them in the container. With the bags, the plastic is used to make benches. The Volleyball team sponsored one earlier this year. Do you have a group that would like to sponsor one through the Lions? Contact an Ithaca Lion today. The MS Student Council is hosting a MS Movie Night for any Ithaca Middle School Students on February 4, 2022, in the Multipurpose Room. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and close at 6:15 p.m. for the movie to start. Once the doors close no one will be allowed in or out. Plan to be picked up by 8 p.m. Drinks and snacks will be provided. The MS Student Council is holding their annual Valentine Gram fundraiser again this year. Sales will start next week, on January 20, and run through January 28. All orders forms must be turned in by the end of the day on January 28 to Mrs. Hilby. Orders for will be available starting next week, Elementary's sent home and MS/HS in the office or outside Room 204. If you are interested in ordering and don't have an order form or are unsure how, feel free to reach out to Mrs. Hilby at hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us Payment is due upon ordering. 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: Post-World War I peace conference begins in Paris on January 18, 1919, in Paris, France, some of the most powerful people in the world meet to begin the long, complicated negotiations that would officially mark the end of the First World War. Word of the Day: Winsome WIN-sum adjective Winsome means "pleasing or cheerful." The interviewers all remarked on the candidate's winsome personality, which made her stand out among the other qualified job applicants. Elementary—None H.S./M.S.—None