Ithaca School District

Tonight's boys basketball game and practice have been cancelled. We will update when there is a reschedule option.

Jan. 07, 2021 Today is a Day 1 Elementary Day 3 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 3 Schedule. Lunch for today: Turkey Supreme, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Mandarin Oranges, Dinner Roll, Dessert, Milk FCCLA will meet today during ATTACK in Ms. Sprecher's room. 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. Congress sets January 7, 1789, as the date by which states are required to choose electors for the country's first-ever presidential election. A month later, on February 4, George Washington was elected president by state electors and sworn into office on April 30, 1789 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. Word of the Day: Discern dih-surn, Discern; Discerning v. Perceive or recognize (something). Distinguish (someone or something) with difficulty by sight or with the other senses. “Discern who is telling the truth.” Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.— Callie Muckler and Maylee Pluemer

Open Enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year is coming up! The application period begins February 1st and runs through April 30, 2021. The application portal does NOT open until February 1, 2021. A link to the DPI application and enrollment information is https://dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment?rdt=oe. Spanish instructions and forms are also on the same DPI website link.

¡Se acerca la inscripción abierta para el año escolar 2021-2022! El período de solicitud comienza el 1 de febrero y termina el 30 de abril de 2021. El portal de solicitud NO abre hasta el 1 de febrero de 2021. Hay un enlace a la solicitud del DPI y la información de inscripción. https://dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment?rdt=oe. Las instrucciones y los formularios en español también se encuentran en el mismo enlace del sitio web del DPI.

Dear Parents and Guardians: We have been notified that one high school student and one elementary student have recently been diagnosed with COVID-19. All close contacts (6’ or less for over 15 minutes in a 24 hour period) have already been contacted. We have implemented the CDC recommended protocols for positive cases in schools. This includes thorough disinfection of all potentially affected rooms and surfaces. If your child exhibits any symptoms of COVID-19, we ask that you keep him/her home and seek the advice of your medical provider immediately or Richland County Health Department. Some symptoms of COVID-19 may include fever, new cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, headache, fatigue, muscle aches, or loss of taste or smell.

A reminder that we are tree nut/peanut sensitive which means you make every attempt to NOT have any tree nuts/peanuts in food you bring into the school. This applies to all sporting activities, field trips, and bus riding. We cannot emphasize this enough. This is literally a life/death situation. Besides the obvious sources, check labels for wording like "may contain tree nuts" or "produced on shared equipment with tree nuts or peanuts". Foods with labels that reflect contact with or actually containing peanuts or tree nuts pose a serious life/death risk to those with these types of allergies.

Jan. 06, 2021 Today is a Day 2 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. FCCLA will meet this Thursday during ATTACK in Ms. Sprecher's room. Word of the Day: Compendium kuhm-pen-dee-uhm Compendium n. A collection of concise but detailed information about a particular subject. A collection of things, esp. one systematically gathered. “Compendium of old stories gathered by topic.” Birthdays: Elementary—Paislee Sims H.S./M.S.— none

El Distrito Escolar de Ithaca está dando la bienvenida a las familias a nuestro evento de registro y evaluación para el año escolar 2021-2022. Las pruebas de detección nos permiten conocer mejor a su hijo y anticiparnos a cualquier necesidad que pueda tener su hijo. Si su hijo tendrá tres o cuatro años el 1 de septiembre de 2021 o antes, llame al Distrito Escolar de Ithaca para registrarse al (608) 585-2311. Los paquetes de evaluación se enviarán a casa según la información que proporcione y le daremos más información como se indica en los materiales del paquete de evaluación. ¡Estamos emocionados de conocer a nuestros futuros cachorros ‘Buldog’!

The Ithaca School District is welcoming families to our registration and screening event for the 2021-2022 school year. Screening allows us to get to know your child better and anticipate any needs your child may have. If your child will be three-years-old or four-years-old on or before September 1st, 2021, please call the Ithaca School District to register at (608) 585-2311. Screening packets will be sent home based on the information you provide and we will follow up with you as stated in your screening packet materials. We cannot wait to meet our future Bulldog pups!

The Curriculum Committee meeting scheduled for this Thursday, January 7th has been cancelled.

Congratulations to the following students who placed in the Voice of Democracy contest through the Richland Center VFW Post 2267 last November: 6th grader Aliyah Swenson received 2nd place on her essay "What is Patriotism to Me?" and in the high school division where the topic was "Is This the Country the Founders Envisioned?" Erica Steinmetz also placed second and Emma Schoen placed first in the county and second at district with her essay. We are proud of you!

10th grade families: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all youth have an emotional health screen annually. Ithaca is providing an emotional health screen called the YScreen. An informational brochure and a consent form will be sent home with your student later this week (please note that the screenings are virtual via Zoom at this time). As we spread Hope, Help and Strength in stressful times, it's a valuable opportunity for Ithaca 10th grade students to receive reassurance or recommendations for staying healthy. Please consider having your student screened, for peace of mind or further support, if needed. We ask that you complete the consent form, whether or not you choose to give consent.

Jan. 05, 2021 Today is a Day 1 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 2 Schedule. Lunch for today: 1st choice, BBQ Rib, 2nd choice, Mini Corn Dogs, Baked Beans, Carrots & Dip, Applesauce, Milk 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. Students in grades 9-11. You will be receiving your folder with materials to create your schedule for next year during ATTACK time today. Mr. Hess sent a copy of the Ithaca Course Description Guide to your email to use as you are planning classes. Our scheduling day with teachers will happen on Tuesday, January 12th at 7:55a.m. Make sure you have your colored scheduling sheet signed by your parent/guardian here and ready to use on Tuesday. Please make an appointment with Ms. Bevan if you need help or have questions about scheduling before Tuesday. FCCLA will meet this Thursday during ATTACK in Ms. Sprecher's room. There will be a Forensics team meeting today during Attack time, in the LMC, after you have received your scheduling packet from your Attack time teacher. This meeting is for all students who are interested in participating in this year's competition, and for students who want to learn more about Forensics. Forensics students: Mrs. Murphey will be available in the library on Tuesday Jan 5 after 9:00 a.m. for any of you who want to choose a category and topic. Just stop in during a study hall or free period. If you're interested and haven't yet signed up, that's okay too. Just find Mrs. Murphey, Mrs. Zorea, or Mrs. Thompson in the library to get started! We look forward to working with you! Word of the Day: Canonize kan-uh-nahyz Canonize v. Regard as being above reproach or of great significance. “He canonized women.” Birthdays: Elementary—None H.S./M.S.— Arianna Louis

Attention all residents of Ithaca School District! Three positions are open for election this spring. The deadline for candidates to submit their paperwork to establish eligibility to appear on the ballot is 5:00pm on January 5th (tomorrow, Tuesday).

Jan. 04, 2021 Today is a 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 1 Schedule. Lunch for today: 1st choice, Chicken Nuggets, 2nd choice, Hot Dog, Hash Brown, Peaches, Breadstick, Milk The final winners in the Band Parent's Calendar Raffle were: Monty Berger - $150, Kathy Hilleshiem - $175, and Betty Morel - $250. Forensics students: Mrs. Murphey will be available in the library on Tuesday Jan 5 after 9:00 a.m. for any of you who want to choose a category and topic. Just stop in during a study hall or free period. If you're interested and haven't yet signed up, that's okay too. Just find Mrs. Murphey, Mrs. Zorea, or Mrs. Thompson in the library to get started! We look forward to working with you! Middle School Girls Basketball season starts today! (Monday Jan 4) any girls in grades 6-8, are welcome to join! Practice will be held 3:30-5:30 in the old gym. Please make sure all physical and concussion forms are handed in. Congratulations to the following students who placed in the Voice of Democracy contest through the Richland Center VFW Post 2267 last November: 6th grader Aliyah Swenson received 2nd place on her essay "What is Patriotism to Me?" and in the high school division where the topic was "Is This the Country the Founders Envisioned?" Erica Steinmetz also placed second and Emma Schoen placed first in the county and second at district with her essay. We are proud of you! Word of the Day: Equivocal ih-kwiv-uh-kuhl Equivocal adj. Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous. Uncertain or questionable in nature. “Congress was equivocal on its domestic spending package.” Birthdays: Elementary—None H.S.M.S.— None

Here is the sign up for this upcoming food service. As earlier in the fall, you may indicate the platform that your student is using for school to help choose what food needs suit your situation. Any questions may be directed to Annette Louis at 608/475-7312 by phone call or text or Juli Thompson by email at juli.thompson@ithaca.k12.wi.us https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScc6QrqoAUePGHFrdW6gXrM3tVPjAsqXaZhmJJIm0Vm574Q6Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

BOYS BASKETBALL ANNOUNCEMENT - Just a reminder - this was announced at practice today - due to the incoming weather there will be no boys basketball practice tomorrow (Wednesday December 30). We will practice again on Thursday from 7-9 AM in the old gym. Please stay safe!

As we begin our Holiday Break, everyone at Ithaca Public Schools wishes all our families and community members a very Merry Christmas and amazing New Year! Enjoy the much-needed break, and we'll see you when we resume school on January 4th.

Mrs. Behrens invites you all to go to the Ithaca Band or school FB pages to enjoy the performances of all three levels of band. Each student recorded themselves playing their portion of the composite piece. The 6th Grade Band played "Good King Wenceslas", the Middle School Band played "God Rest You Merry Peeps", and the High School Band performed "Silent Night". Merry Christmas from Mrs. Behrens and the Ithaca Bands.

Dec. 23, 2020 Today is a Day 1 Tuesday's winner of $75 in the Band Parent's Calendar Raffle was Lyndsey Swenson, Lone Rock, with ticket #363. Middle School Girls Basketball season will be starting soon! Girls in 6th-8th grade are welcome to attend open gym on the following days: Monday Dec 28 ~ Thursday Dec 31st (9:30-11:00am, old gym). We will be starting practice on Monday January 4. (3:30-5:30- old gym) Please submit all concussion forms & WIAA physical forms in to the office, prior to the first practice date. We will have a schedule coming out soon! Any questions or concerns please reach out to Coach Monica Kershner or Coach Bailey Miller. Word of the Day: Unctuous uhngk-choo-uhs Unctuous adj. (of a person) Excessively or ingratiatingly flattering. “Anxious to please in an unctuous way.” Birthdays: Elementary—Malakai Tauaalo on 12/27 and Lyvia Pickel on 12/31, Averie Montes on 01/01, Peyton Brown on 01/02, Alexander Toussaint on 01/02 H.S./M.S.—Michah Salisbury 12/25, Evan Gomez & Kailey Newkirk 12/26, Wyatt Hilby & Adam Kepler on 12/31, Ethan Stowell on 01/01 Staff—Larry Hines on 12/29, Adam Hess on 12/27, Kate Powell on 12/30, Mike Mani on 12/30