Ithaca School District

Jan. 20, 2021 Today is a Day 2 Our next PTSO meeting will be today at 4 p.m. This meeting will be via zoom, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83111432995. We hope to see you there. Attention high school girls: The John Deere Women in STEM Career Day will be held on Tuesday, February 23 from 8:30-2 PM via Zoom. This is a free, one-day event for high school women to learn about careers that require creative problem solving, encourage forward thinking, and make a difference in society. If you are interested in attending this workshop, please see Mr. Klang for more information and a parental permission form which must be turned in to him or Mrs. Plonka by Thursday, January 28. Word of the Day: Atrophy Atrophy n. A decrease in size or wasting away or progressive decline, as from disuse. “Misleading and infrequent reporting have facilitated the atrophy of self-sufficiency.” Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.— on Friday, Andrew Dahlke, on Sunday, Hewsten Garcia-Boland, and Sara Jones Staff—on Saturday, Mrs. Burnley

Families, please complete the survey by 3:00 on Friday to notify the school that you are choosing in-person or virtual for third quarter. (check your email for the link)

Announcement regarding the January Policy Committee meeting: The Policy Committee meeting originally scheduled for this Wednesday at 5:00pm has been cancelled.

Jan. 19, 2021 Today is a Day 1 Elementary Day 4 The schedule for HS Band and Choir today is: Day's 1 & 2 students go to Band and Day's 3, 4, & 5 go to Choir. At 12:25, the students will switch so Day's 1 & 2 will go to Choir and Day's 3, 4, & 5 will go to Band. Those who are not in one of the classes, will go to their assigned Study Hall. Lunch for today: First choice, Chili, Second choice, Chicken Teriyaki Bites, Corn, Applesauce, Cornbread, Milk Our next PTSO meeting will be next Wednesday, January 20 at 4 p.m. This meeting will be via zoom, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83111432995. We hope to see you there. Jan 19--This Day in History On January 19, 1809, poet, author, and literary critic Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston, Massachusetts. Poe's imaginative storytelling and tales of mystery and horror gave birth to the modern detective story. Many of Poe’s works, including “The Tell-Tale Heart” and “The Fall of the House of Usher,” and "The Raven," became literary classics. Some aspects of Poe’s life, like his literature, is shrouded in mystery, and the lines between fact and fiction have been blurred substantially since his death. Attention high school girls: The John Deere Women in STEM Career Day will be held on Tuesday, February 23 from 8:30-2 PM via Zoom. This is a free, one-day event for high school women to learn about careers that require creative problem solving, encourage forward thinking, and make a difference in society. If you are interested in attending this workshop, please see Mr. Klang for more information and a parental permission form which must be turned in to him or Mrs. Plonka by Thursday, January 28. Word of the Day: Bellicose bel-i-kohs adj. Hostile in manner or temperament. Demonstrating aggression or a willingness to fight. “His bellicose behavior concerned authorities.” Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S.M.S.— none

Jan. 18, 2021 Today is a Day 2 Elementary Day 3 Today's schedule for Band and Choir is 7th Grade has Band first, while 8th Grade has Choir. At 8:40, you will switch and 7th Grade will have Choir, while 8th Grade has Band. When you are not in Band or Choir, you will be in Study Hall. 6th Grade will have Choir first and then switch to Band at 10:37. When you are not in Band or Choir, you will be in Study Hall. The HS Band and Choir do not meet today. Lunch for today: First choice, Mac & Cheese, Second choice, Pizza Burger, Peas, Peaches, Dinner Roll, Milk Forensics team: During the exam days, longer study halls are a good time to work with a coach, but remember that studying comes first! TODAY, we will have a short but very important meeting during lunch in the LMC. Boys' basketball will have film at 5 PM in Mr. Mezera's room and will practice from 5:30-7:30 tonight. The Middle School Girls Basketball teams will have back to back nights of games. Tonight they will host Desoto. The 6th & 7th grade will start at 5:00, and 8th grade to follow! On Tuesday they will travel to LaFarge. Good Luck, girls! Middle and High School students--when you are picked up in the pickup line, you wait to get into the car until the car is at the front of the line. All drop offs in the morning are to occur at the elementary entrance--not the north parking lot. Our next PTSO meeting will be next Wednesday, January 20 at 4 p.m. This meeting will be via zoom, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83111432995. We hope to see you there. Attention high school girls: The John Deere Women in STEM Career Day will be held on Tuesday, February 23 from 8:30-2 PM via Zoom. This is a free, one-day event for high school women to learn about careers that require creative problem solving, encourage forward thinking, and make a difference in society. If you are interested in attending this workshop, please see Mr. Klang for more information and a parental permission form which must be turned in to him or Mrs. Plonka by Thursday, January 28. This day in History: 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. Martin Luther King Jr Day (MLK Day) Martin Luther King Jr. Day (officially Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and sometimes referred to as MLK Day) is a federal holiday in the United States marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year. King was the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. The campaign for a federal holiday in King's honor began soon after his assassination in 1968. President Ronald Reagan signed the holiday into law in 1983. Word of the Day: Accolade ak-uh-leyd, Accolade n. An expression of praise or admiration. An award or privilege granted; an acknowledgment of merit. “The scientist was given many accolades for his research.” Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.— none

As a reminder, 1st Semester Finals will be administered tomorrow (Even Hour Classes) and Tuesday (Odd Hour Classes), January 18th and 19th. Here is the schedule for the next two days. Good luck!

Here is the food service survey for the week of January 18th-22nd. It should have gone out on Friday, but for some reason, it didn't. You can still sign up until Monday, or contact Annette or Mrs. Thompson if needed. For this week only - if you only want food for Virtual Wednesday, that food will go home on Tuesday with your student/s. If you are 100% virtual OR want food for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, YOU MUST PICK UP on Wednesday from 4pm until 6pm at the Elementary doors. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcfMT8jFIH9X60wVFy0SWrHs1_NulwPC3kBgym42VSnj1w2w/viewform?usp=sf_link

Today is Friday, January 15. Ithaca has a 2 hour delay due to poor road conditions.

Jan. 15, 2021 Today is a Day 1 Elementary Day 3 Today's schedule for Band and Choir is: 6th Grade - Band, 7th Grade - Choir, 8th Grade - Band. HS Band and Choir are on the Day 3 Schedule. Lunch for today: First choice, Chicken Parmesan, Second choice, Baked Fish, Mixed Vegetables, Mandarin Oranges, Dinner Roll, Milk Forensics Team: Today is the deadline for choosing your category. Touch base with a coach today! We will have a very quick team meeting during lunch on Monday January 18 in the LMC. All must attend! Middle and High School students--when you are picked up in the pickup line, you wait to get into the car until the car is at the front of the line. All drop offs in the morning are to occur at the elementary entrance--not the north parking lot. Our next PTSO meeting will be next Wednesday, January 20 at 4 p.m. This meeting will be via zoom, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83111432995. We hope to see you there. Attention high school girls: The John Deere Women in STEM Career Day will be held on Tuesday, February 23 from 8:30-2 PM via Zoom. This is a free, one-day event for high school women to learn about careers that require creative problem solving, encourage forward thinking, and make a difference in society. If you are interested in attending this workshop, please see Mr. Klang for more information and a parental permission form which must be turned in to him or Mrs. Plonka by Thursday, January 28. Word of the Day: Amicable am-i-kuh-buhl Amicable adj. Having a spirit of friendliness; without arguments or serious disagreement. “An amicable agreement between the two firms.” Birthdays: Elementary—On Saturday, Abby Phillips-Durst, on Sunday, Kannon Jones H.S./M.S.— Tyler Coppernoll, Mac Neefe, on Saturday, Jacob Manning, Staff—on Saturday, Mrs. Behrens

Jan. 14, 2021 Today is a Day 2 Elementary Day 2 Today's schedule for Band and Choir is: 6th Grade - Choir, 7th Grade - Band, 8th Grade - Choir. HS Band and Choir are on the Day 2 Schedule. Lunch for today: First choice, Cheeseburger Second choice, Brat, Baked Beans, Carrots & Dip, Pears, Dessert, Milk HS Band students: A reminder that you have pep band tonight. Please be here by 6:30 pm. This Thursday, January 14th is the Richland Center Junior Bowlers Papa Murphy's Share Night. It will run from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Junior Bowlers Scholarship Program. Forensics Team: Make sure to meet with a coach this week. Everyone needs to choose a category and a topic by Friday. Mrs. Murphey will be in on Thursday, but you can reach her by email at any time. Attention high school girls: The John Deere Women in STEM Career Day will be held on Tuesday, February 23 from 8:30-2 PM via Zoom. This is a free, one-day event for high school women to learn about careers that require creative problem solving, encourage forward thinking, and make a difference in society. If you are interested in attending this workshop, please see Mr. Klang for more information and a parental permission form which must be turned in to him or Mrs. Plonka by Thursday, January 28. Word of the Day: Patronize pey-truh-nahyz Patronize v. Treat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority. “She detests being patronized.” Frequent an establishment as a customer. “He always patronizes the same restaurant.” Birthdays: Elementary—Hayden Byrnes H.S./M.S.— none

Substitute teachers are needed now, perhaps more than ever. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a substitute teacher, CESA 3 is again offering the required training course to help obtain a substitute teaching qualification on Thursday, March 11, 2021. The virtual training will be from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Registration fee is $90.00. Brad Van Epps will serve as the trainer. For more details please see the attached flier. Contact Kate Hennessy khennessy@cesa3.org at CESA 3 for any questions or concerns.

Jan. 13, 2021 Today is a Day 1 Elementary Day 1 This Thursday, January 14th is the Richland Center Junior Bowlers Papa Murphy's Share Night. It will run from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Junior Bowlers Scholarship Program. Forensics Team: Make sure to meet with a coach this week. Everyone needs to choose a category and a topic by Friday. Mrs. Murphey will be in on Thursday, but you can reach her by email at any time. Attention high school girls: The John Deere Women in STEM Career Day will be held on Tuesday, February 23 from 8:30-2 PM via Zoom. This is a free, one-day event for high school women to learn about careers that require creative problem solving, encourage forward thinking, and make a difference in society. If you are interested in attending this workshop, please see Mr. Klang for more information and a parental permission form which must be turned in to him or Mrs. Plonka by Thursday, January 28. Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.— none

Jan. 12, 2021 Today is a Day 2 Elementary Day 6 Today's schedule for Band and Choir is: 6th Grade - Band, 7th Grade - Choir, 8th Grade - Band. HS Band and Choir are on the Day 1 Schedule. Lunch for today: First choice, Chicken & Gravy Over Biscuits, Second choice, Meatloaf, Broccoli, Mixed Fruit, Dinner Roll, Milk Last night both Middle School Girls Basketball teams defeated Kickapoo! The 6th/7th grade team won, 12-11 and the 8th grade won with a score of 23-22. Congratulations girls! They travel tonight to Riverdale. 6th/7th grade will start at 6:00, with 8th grade to follow...Good Luck girls!! This Thursday, January 14th is the Richland Center Junior Bowlers Papa Murphy's Share Night. It will run from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Junior Bowlers Scholarship Program. Forensics Team: Make sure to meet with a coach this week. Everyone needs to choose a category and a topic by Friday. Mrs. Murphey will be in today and Thursday, but you can reach her by email at any time. Word of the Day: Ardent ahr-dnt Ardent adj. Enthusiastic or passionate. “He is an ardent sports fan.” Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.— Wesley Nelson

Jan. 11, 2021 Today is a Day 1 Elementary Day 5 Today's schedule for Band and Choir is: 6th Grade - Choir, 7th Grade - Band, 8th Grade - Choir. HS Band and Choir are on the Day 5 Schedule. Lunch for today: First choice, Pizza Dippers, Second choice, Corn Dog, Carrots, Applesauce, Dinner Roll, Milk Forensics Team: Make sure to meet with a coach this week. Everyone needs to choose a category and a topic by Friday. Mrs. Murphey will be in Tuesday and Thursday, but you can reach her by email at any time. There will be an FBLA Zoom meeting during Attack Time TODAY. Please attend. There will be important information about RLC and the rapidly approaching deadlines. Check your school email for the zoom link from Ryan. The 8th grade girls basketball team defeated Weston Friday night, 28-13. It was a great team effort WIN to start the season! Congratulations, girls! Both Middle School Girls Basketball teams will host Kickapoo tonight! The 6th & 7th graders will play at 5:00, with the 8th grade game to follow. Just a reminder only 2 spectator tickets are available per athlete. If you can't make the games, we will keep you updated...just visit the Ithaca Girls Basketball Facebook page or the school website. Good Luck tonight, girls! Students in grades 8-11: Please have your colored class scheduling sheet signed by your parent/guardian here and ready to schedule with teachers on Tuesday morning. On Tuesday, seniors may complete late work or scholarships in the library during scheduling time or report for 1st hour class at 8:55am. Contact Ms. Bevan if you have any questions before Tuesday. Word of the Day: Vituperative vahy-too-per-uh-tiv, Vituperative adj. Bitter and abusive. “The critic’s vituperative review was needlessly harsh.” Birthdays: Elementary—Declan Miller H.S./M.S.— none

The 8th grade girls basketball team defeated Weston Friday night, 28-13. It was a great team effort WIN to start the season! Congratulations, girls! Both Middle School Girls Basketball teams will host Kickapoo tonight! The 6th & 7th graders will play at 5:00, with the 8th grade game to follow. Just a reminder only 2 spectator tickets are available per athlete. If you can't make the games, we will keep you updated...just visit the Ithaca Girls Basketball Facebook page or the school website. Good Luck tonight, girls!

Boys basketball practice will be after school today. If any players can not make it due to yesterday's cancellation and the uncertainty, please let Coach Mezera or Coach Miller know. Thanks!

Here's the food survey for next week. Have a wonderful and safe weekend! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8sDhhv9vR1pPI7HT6Zcqo2q2LGidT3mGrjOGmiDI6suzNKg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Students in grades 8-11: Please have your colored class scheduling sheet signed by your parent/guardian here and ready to schedule with teachers on Tuesday morning, January 12th. On Tuesday, seniors may complete late work or scholarships in the library during scheduling time or report for 1st hour class at 8:55am. Contact Ms. Bevan if you have any questions before Tuesday.

Middle School Girls Basketball will be traveling to Weston tonight for their season opener! Start time is 6:00PM and only 2 specters per athlete are allowed. There will be only one game, with that being the 8th grade. Tonight’s roster: Maggie Kershner, Holly King, Kailey Newkirk, Ari Louis, Trista Pluemer, Tristen Peterson, Bailey Wanless, Alyssa Mueller & Brooklyn Dickey. Good Luck tonight Lady Bulldogs! There will be shortened practice right after school for Middle School 6th grade Girls (3:30-4:45) in the old gym .

Jan. 08, 2021 Today is a Day 2 Elementary Day 4 Today's schedule for Band and Choir is: 6th Grade - Band, 7th Grade - Choir, 8th Grade - Band. HS Band and Choir are on the Day 4 Schedule. Lunch for today: First choice, Fish Sticks, Second choice, Pizza, Corn, Pears, Dinner Roll, Milk 6th Grade Band Students: Please bring your chromebooks with you to class today. Students in grades 8-11: Please have your colored class scheduling sheet signed by your parent/guardian here and ready to schedule with teachers on Tuesday morning. On Tuesday, seniors may complete late work or scholarships in the library during scheduling time or report for 1st hour class at 8:55am. Contact Ms. Bevan if you have any questions before Tuesday. Students: masks are required and required to be worn properly. We are to social distance and wash hands frequently. In order to remain in person, we MUST keep covid out of the building. It takes all of us to do this! Seniors: Please stop in the office (one at a time) and give us your name the way you want it on your diploma. Thanks. The Ithaca basketball apparel is in. Please get in contact with Mr. Klang (Email=klandav@ithaca.k12.wi.us) to make arrangements for your pick up of apparel. A great big thank you to everyone who donated to the Student council food drive. A special thank you to our helpers Annette Louis and Kate Powell. This year our Bulldog families donated 725 pounds of food and other items for Passages shelter. And here are our winners: In 3rd place - with 49.6 pounds is 4th grade, in 2nd place with 149.9 pounds is the Kindergarten classes, and our big winners this year with 206.3 pounds is the 4K students!!! Congratulations! On January 8, 1877, Oglala Lakota warrior Crazy Horse and his men—outnumbered, low on ammunition and forced to use outdated weapons to defend themselves—fight their final losing battle against the U.S. Cavalry in Montana. The Native Americans were resisting the U.S. government’s efforts to force them back to their reservations. This was later dubbed “Custer’s Last Stand,” Word of the Day: Tangential tan-jen-shuhl Tangential adj. Superficially relevant; divergent. Diverging from a previous course or line; erratic. “He took credit for anything tangentially related to their work.” Birthdays: Elementary—On Sunday, Ethan Fry H.S./M.S.— none Staff—Mr. Lechnir and Mrs. Preuss