Ithaca School District

Happy Earth Day! Senator Gaylord Nelson, a junior senator from Wisconsin, had long been concerned about the deteriorating environment in the United States. Then in January 1969, he and many others witnessed the ravages of a massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, California. Inspired by the student anti-war movement, Senator Nelson wanted to infuse the energy of student anti-war protests with an emerging public consciousness about air and water pollution. Senator Nelson announced the idea for a teach-in on college campuses to the national media, and persuaded Pete McCloskey, a conservation-minded Republican Congressman, to serve as his co-chair. They recruited Denis Hayes, a young activist, to organize the campus teach-ins and they choose April 22, a weekday falling between Spring Break and Final Exams, to maximize the greatest student participation. Today, Earth Day is widely recognized as the largest secular observance in the world, marked by more than a billion people every year as a day of action to change human behavior and create global, national and local policy changes. Celebrate Earth Day in your own way! https://youtu.be/sYsZCtugbnE

April 21st, 2021 Today is a Day 1 There will be a Junior and Senior Class Meeting during Attack time on Friday, April 23 in the Band room. Ithaca/Richland Center Horse Tack and Craft Sale Fundraiser Saturday, May 8, 2021 7:30AM-1PM Ithaca Community Gym, Hwy 58 in the village of Ithaca, WI Vendors and sellers wanted!! Call today to reserve your spot. 608-585-2311 and ask for Kathleen Schoen Thank you to everyone that voted! The new Ithaca tagline is: Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Attention Seniors: If you have received any outside scholarships that you would like included for the Senior Scholarship Banquet, please let Mrs. Kershner know. Youth Apprenticeship opportunity- Are you thinking of applying for a job this summer but not sure where to go or what to do? Stop in to see Mrs. Kershner. She has many different career pathways for you to discover! You can also earn up to 6 free college credits! The final Youth 4 Change prevention workshop is today, from 2-3pm via zoom or in person. We are excited to wrap up our plans and start putting our ideas into action. Don't forget the pizza, see you there! Our April PTSO meeting will be today at 4 p.m. via zoom, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83111432995. We hope to see you there. Attention all STAFF: Reminder to fill out the google form sent to you by Emma Schoen for teacher appreciation week. Thank you! Please send your Boxtops and Village Hearth UPC codes to school with your elementary aged child by Friday, April 30. Boxtops for Education has switched to an app. Download the Boxtops for Education app & scan your receipts to earn money for our school! Attn Middle and High school students: Any students interested in summer camp opportunities, please pick up a brochure inside the office. Website links are provided for camps in art, STEM, music, writing, sports, architecture and more! If you have any questions, or need a device over the summer to participate in an online camp, contact Mrs. Plonka. The Ithaca PTSO's Beach Blanket Bingo night will be Friday, April 30 in the HS Gym from 6 PM - 7:30 PM. This is open to all Ithaca friends and family members. There is no cost to participate. Prizes will be gift cards to local businesses. Feel free to wear your most colorful beach clothes and bring a blanket to sit on the gym floor and play bingo (or your group may sit in the bleachers). Masks and social distancing policies will be enforced. We look forward to seeing you there! Elementary and Middle School families: It's time to order your yearbook! The Elementary and Middle School Yearbook was combined this year so if you have children in grades 4K-8 it will be ONE yearbook this year. Cost is $15 for the soft cover, all color book. Order online at: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/Ithaca?fbclid=IwAR3ms09h-pAw9uTdZ-ofqUAUk1obyLyAxLRuxPyaCEfty6bYuLoRV7agT20 If you have any questions, contact Sarah Jones or Jill Plonka at plonjil@ithaca.k12.wi.us or leave a message at Ithaca PTSO on Facebook. Word of the Day Austere aw-steer adj. 1. Markedly simple without adornment or ornamentation. “An austere office;” “An austere writing style.” 2. Strict or stern in appearance or manner. “He was an austere movie critic.” Birthdays: Elementary—Juliet Hein H.S./M.S.—Hunter Moe

Ithaca School District is accepting bids for a 2006 International, 66 passenger school bus. The auction will close on or around May 5, 2021. Bids and information may be found on www.wisconsinsurplus.com.

The Ithaca/Richland Center Horse Club is sponsoring a Tack/Craft/Rummage Sale Fundraiser on Saturday, May 8, from 7:30AM-1PM. It will be held in the Ithaca Community Gym located on Hwy 58 in the village of Ithaca. Concessions will be available for purchase. All visitors and vendors will be required to wear a mask and social distancing will be followed. We are seeking vendors and sellers !! Please call Kathleen Schoen at 608-585-2311 to request a contract and for more information. Money raised from the sale goes to fund the costs of the 2021-22 show season.

April 20th, 2021 Today is a Day 2 Elementary Day 6 Today's schedule for Band and Choir is: 6th Grade - Band, 7th Grade - State Testing, 8th Grade - Band. HS Band and Choir are on the Day 3 Schedule. Lunch for today: First choice-Cheesy Chicken Casserole, Second choice-Hot Dog, Peas, Peaches, Bread Stick, Dessert, Milk The following must turn in their uniforms to Mrs. Thompson this week or a replacement plan will be instituted: Lexi Stowell, Briella Hollands, Kat Weitzel, Paige Nowicki, Brooklynn Granger, and Keyara Perkins. Thank you to everyone that voted! The new Ithaca tagline is: Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Attention Seniors: If you have received any outside scholarships that you would like included for the Senior Scholarship Banquet, please let Mrs. Kershner know. Youth Apprenticeship opportunity- Are you thinking of applying for a job this summer but not sure where to go or what to do? Stop in to see Mrs. Kershner. She has many different career pathways for you to discover! You can also earn up to 6 free college credits! The final Youth 4 Change prevention workshop will be tomorrow, April 21st from 2-3pm via zoom or in person. We are excited to wrap up our plans and start putting our ideas into action. Don't forget the pizza, see you there! Our April PTSO meeting will be Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 4 p.m. via zoom, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83111432995. We hope to see you there. Attention all STAFF: Reminder to fill out the google form sent to you by Emma Schoen for teacher appreciation week. Thank you! In honor of National Student Leadership week we would like to recognize our high school student leaders the rest of the week. Today we recognize the officers from the following groups: FBLA - President: Ryan Lee, VP: Audrey Newkirk, Secretary: Carissa Willis, Treasurer: Emma Schoen, Reporter: Alana Nelson, Parliamentarian: Brooklyn Freestone; FFA - President: Talena Sprecher, Secretary: Brooklynn Granger, Treasurer: Ryan Biermeyer, Reporter: Hailey Boon, Sentinel: Landon Thompson; Art Club - Co-Presidents: Audrey Newkirk, Ryan Lee, Keyara Perkins Please send your Boxtops and Village Hearth UPC codes to school with your elementary aged child by Friday, April 30. Boxtops for Education has switched to an app. Download the Boxtops for Education app & scan your receipts to earn money for our school! Attn Middle and High school students: Any students interested in summer camp opportunities, please pick up a brochure inside the office. Website links are provided for camps in art, STEM, music, writing, sports, architecture and more! If you have any questions, or need a device over the summer to participate in an online camp, contact Mrs. Plonka. The Ithaca PTSO's Beach Blanket Bingo night will be Friday, April 30 in the HS Gym from 6 PM - 7:30 PM. This is open to all Ithaca friends and family members. There is no cost to participate. Prizes will be gift cards to local businesses. Feel free to wear your most colorful beach clothes and bring a blanket to sit on the gym floor and play bingo (or your group may sit in the bleachers). Masks and social distancing policies will be enforced. We look forward to seeing you there! Elementary and Middle School families: It's time to order your yearbook! The Elementary and Middle School Yearbook was combined this year so if you have children in grades 4K-8 it will be ONE yearbook this year. Cost is $15 for the soft cover, all color book. Order online at: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/Ithaca?fbclid=IwAR3ms09h-pAw9uTdZ-ofqUAUk1obyLyAxLRuxPyaCEfty6bYuLoRV7agT20 If you have any questions, contact Sarah Jones or Jill Plonka at plonjil@ithaca.k12.wi.us or leave a message at Ithaca PTSO on Facebook. Word of the Day Euphemism yoo-fuh-miz-uhm n. A mild, inoffensive expression that is substituted for one that is often considered harsh or offensive. Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.—none

Please send your Boxtops and Village Hearth UPC codes to school with your elementary aged child by Friday, April 30. Boxtops for Education has switched to an app. Download the Boxtops for Education app & scan your receipts to earn money for our school!

April 19th, 2021 Today is a Day 1 Elementary Day 5 Today's schedule for Band and Choir is: 6th Grade - Choir, 7th Grade - State Testing, 8th Grade - Choir. HS Band and Choir are on the Day 2 Schedule. Lunch for today: First choice-Quesadilla, Second choice-BBQ Rib, Corn, Pears, Dinner Roll, Milk Softball players come to Mrs. Boland's room after school. Any Middle School students planning on participating in track this spring should meet in the gym today at the start of lunch for a yearbook picture. Please wear a purple or Ithaca t-shirt. Our April PTSO meeting will be Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 4 p.m. via zoom, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83111432995. We hope to see you there. Attention all STAFF: Reminder to fill out the google form sent to you by Emma Schoen for teacher appreciation week. Thank you! This week is National Student Leadership week. The theme this year is “Leadership Unlimited”. Being a student leader is advantageous because of the skills you gain from being a leader. When being a leader, not only are you encouraging others, but you are also learning about yourself. You are gaining soft skills that aren’t teachable and will benefit you throughout the course of your life. For example, teamwork, work-ethic, reliability, and responsibility. Many companies and organizations look for leaders among applicants. If you are able to list the times you were a leader, you’ll have a better chance of getting that job. Consider joining the many groups Ithaca has to offer. Actively participate by running for the officer positions. Become a leader. Attn Middle and High school students: Any students interested in summer camp opportunities, please pick up a brochure inside the office. Website links are provided for camps in art, STEM, music, writing, sports, architecture and more! If you have any questions, or need a device over the summer to participate in an online camp, contact Mrs. Plonka. The Ithaca PTSO's Beach Blanket Bingo night will be Friday, April 30 in the HS Gym from 6 PM - 7:30 PM. This is open to all Ithaca friends and family members. There is no cost to participate. Prizes will be gift cards to local businesses. Feel free to wear your most colorful beach clothes and bring a blanket to sit on the gym floor and play bingo (or your group may sit in the bleachers). Masks and social distancing policies will be enforced. We look forward to seeing you there! Elementary and Middle School families: It's time to order your yearbook! The Elementary and Middle School Yearbook was combined this year so if you have children in grades 4K-8 it will be ONE yearbook this year. Cost is $15 for the soft cover, all color book. Order online at: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/Ithaca?fbclid=IwAR3ms09h-pAw9uTdZ-ofqUAUk1obyLyAxLRuxPyaCEfty6bYuLoRV7agT20 If you have any questions, contact Sarah Jones or Jill Plonka at plonjil@ithaca.k12.wi.us or leave a message at Ithaca PTSO on Facebook. April 19, 1775-- At about 5 a.m., 700 British troops, on a mission to capture Patriot leaders and seize a Patriot arsenal, marched into Lexington to find 77 armed minutemen under Captain John Parker waiting for them on the town’s common green. Suddenly, a shot was fired from an undetermined gun, and a cloud of musket smoke soon covered the green. When the brief Battle of Lexington ended, eight Americans lay dead or dying and 10 others were wounded. Only one British soldier was injured, but the American Revolution had begun. Word of the Day Ostensible o-sten-suh-buhl Ostensible adj. Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so. Being such in appearance, plausible rather than demonstrably true or real. “The ostensible purpose of the trip was for business.” Birthdays: Elementary—Emmalyn Honer H.S./M.S.—Anthony Varela

April 16th, 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 -Testing. HS Band and Choir are on the Day 1 Schedule. Lunch for today: First choice-Philly Chicken Sandwich, Second choice-Pork Chop, Hash Brown, Pineapple, Dinner Roll, Milk Little Luke Daycare at St. Luke School in Plain provides excellent care for children 6 weeks to 4 years old. The daycare is Looking for part-time and/or full-time childcare providers. Training is provided. If interested call 546-2963. Student council meeting during ATTACK today (Friday) There will be a sophomore class meeting during ATTACK time in the gym today. Student Council members will still attend the student council meeting. Attention all STAFF: Reminder to fill out the google form sent to you by Emma Schoen for teacher appreciation week. Thank you! Any Middle School students planning on participating in track this spring should meet in the gym at the start of lunch on Monday for a yearbook picture. Please wear a purple or Ithaca t-shirt. Attn Middle and High school students: Any students interested in summer camp opportunities, please pick up a brochure inside the office. Website links are provided for camps in art, STEM, music, writing, sports, architecture and more! If you have any questions, or need a device over the summer to participate in an online camp, contact Mrs. Plonka. Have lunch with a soldier! Have you ever tried a MRE? (Ready to Eat Meal) Are you considering a possible career in the military? Please join Sergeant Mayberry & a testimony from a UW-Platteville student. This will be held, today, April 16 during high school lunch hour. (outside on the patio/picnic table area) Any questions, please see Mrs. Kershner. The Ithaca PTSO's Beach Blanket Bingo night will be Friday, April 30 in the HS Gym from 6 PM - 7:30 PM. This is open to all Ithaca friends and family members. There is no cost to participate. Prizes will be gift cards to local businesses. Feel free to wear your most colorful beach clothes and bring a blanket to sit on the gym floor and play bingo (or your group may sit in the bleachers). Masks and social distancing policies will be enforced. We look forward to seeing you there! Elementary and Middle School families: It's time to order your yearbook! The Elementary and Middle School Yearbook was combined this year so if you have children in grades 4K-8 it will be ONE yearbook this year. Cost is $15 for the soft cover, all color book. Order online at: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/Ithaca?fbclid=IwAR3ms09h-pAw9uTdZ-ofqUAUk1obyLyAxLRuxPyaCEfty6bYuLoRV7agT20 If you have any questions, contact Sarah Jones or Jill Plonka at plonjil@ithaca.k12.wi.us or leave a message at Ithaca PTSO on Facebook. Word of the Day Derisive (de·ri·sive) adj. Expressing contempt or ridicule; mocking or scornful. “A derisive laugh. Birthdays: Elementary—today, Reid Wobschall, Sunday, Cayden Beasley, Jace Olson, Eli Swenson H.S./M.S.—today, Ethan Cockroft, Saturday, Alivya Young, Sunday, Adam Herring, Ryan Miller

Today is National Librarian Day Mrs. Zorea and Mrs. Thompson work tirelessly each day to find books for all readers and grow a love for reading in each student. On behalf of the students and staff at Ithaca, we thank you ladies for your dedication to our student's futures!

The Ithaca School district is looking for bus drivers! Help transport our students to and from school. See your kids participate in sporting activities when you drive them to away games! We offer $32.86 per route and also an hourly rate for extra curricular activities. This position does offer some benefits as well. They include personal time off, long-term disability, retirement fund, school calendar holidays, and life insurance. Contact Brooke Hackl at 585-2512 and complete the employment application on our website to join the Ithaca team!

April 15th, 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 - State Testing. HS Band and Choir are on the Day 3 schedule. Lunch for today: First choice-Cheeseburger, Second choice-Hot Dog, Cowboy Beans, Carrots & Dip, Applesauce, Milk Softball players please see Mrs. Boland for the contract you and your parent/guardian need to sign if they did not come to the meeting last night. The following students must return their volleyball uniforms to Mrs. Thompson this week: Lexi Stowell, Briella Hollands, Katarina Weitzel, Paige Nowicki, Reese Ghastin, Brooklynn Granger, Malorie Miller, Keyara Perkins. Junior Class: There will be a class meeting today, during Attack time. The Decorating Committee should be prepared to share their ideas and the class will vote on them. Have lunch with a soldier! Have you ever tried a MRE? (Ready to Eat Meal) Are you considering a possible career in the military? Please join Sergeant Mayberry & a testimony from a UW-Platteville student. This will be held, Friday April 16 during high school lunch hour. (outside on the patio/picnic table area) Any questions, please see Mrs. Kershner. The Ithaca PTSO's Beach Blanket Bingo night will be Friday, April 30 in the HS Gym from 6 PM - 7:30 PM. This is open to all Ithaca friends and family members. There is no cost to participate. Prizes will be gift cards to local businesses. Feel free to wear your most colorful beach clothes and bring a blanket to sit on the gym floor and play bingo (or your group may sit in the bleachers). Masks and social distancing policies will be enforced. We look forward to seeing you there! Elementary and Middle School families: It's time to order your yearbook! The Elementary and Middle School Yearbook was combined this year so if you have children in grades 4K-8 it will be ONE yearbook this year. Cost is $15 for the soft cover, all color book. Order online at: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/Ithaca?fbclid=IwAR3ms09h-pAw9uTdZ-ofqUAUk1obyLyAxLRuxPyaCEfty6bYuLoRV7agT20 If you have any questions, contact Sarah Jones or Jill Plonka at plonjil@ithaca.k12.wi.us or leave a message at Ithaca PTSO on Facebook. Word of the Day Prodigious (pruh-dij-uhs) adj. Remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree. “Her prodigious sales performance resulted in a promotion.” Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.—none

The Ithaca and Richland Center Youth 4 Change groups have partnered with Richland County's Partners in Prevention Coalition to create radio ads bringing attention to positive and healthy choices for area youth. We are proud to hear Emma Schoen, Carissa Willis, and Will Burnley offering their voices to make such positive changes in our community. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1QNtFQA0n0

Hello Ithaca families, This email is to remind parents that we will be using a behavioral screener for our Juniors:  mySAEBRS includes 20 items and can be completed by students in grades 2 through 12. Students complete mySAEBRS by logging into the FastBridge system on a computer or tablet device with a headset for audio directions. Students indicate how frequently they have displayed each behavior within the previous month, by selecting “Never,” “Sometimes,” “Often,” and “Almost Always.” Social Behaviors:  Behaviors related to age-appropriate relationships with peers and adults.Academic Behaviors:  Behaviors related to preparation, participation, and benefit from academic instruction.Emotional Problems:  Behaviors related to regulating internal states, adapting to change, and responding to stressful/challenging events. This is a new screener for Ithaca schools, and we hope that we can use the information to add programming based on the needs of the students.  We completed, or will soon complete this for grades 4-6.  Thank you, and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. 

The Ithaca PTSO's Beach Blanket Bingo night will be Friday, April 30 in the HS Gym from 6 PM - 7:30 PM. This is open to all Ithaca friends and family members. There is no cost to participate. Prizes will be gift cards to local businesses. Feel free to wear your most colorful beach clothes and bring a blanket to sit on the gym floor and play bingo (or your group may sit in the bleachers). Masks and social distancing policies will be enforced. We look forward to seeing you there!

April 14th, 2021 Today is a Day 2 Junior Class: There will be a class meeting on Thursday, April 15, during Attack time. The Decorating Committee should be prepared to share their ideas and the class will vote on them. A reminder that the Youth 4 Change prevention work shop follow up is Wednesday, April 14th from 2-3pm via in person OR zoom. Snacks and drinks will be served. If you attended the workshop, we'd love to see you back! Help us continue to build on our ideas for positive changes for youth in our community! FCA will be held Thursday morning at 7:00AM. All High School students are welcome! Enjoy a hot breakfast, encouraging devotion and inspiring message! Hope to see you! Bring a friend! The Ithaca PTSO's Beach Blanket Bingo night will be Friday, April 30 in the HS Gym from 6 PM - 7:30 PM. This is open to all Ithaca friends and family members. There is no cost to participate. Prizes will be gift cards to local businesses. Feel free to wear your most colorful beach clothes and bring a blanket to sit on the gym floor and play bingo (or your group may sit in the bleachers). Masks and social distancing policies will be enforced. We look forward to seeing you there! Elementary and Middle School families: It's time to order your yearbook! The Elementary and Middle School Yearbook was combined this year so if you have children in grades 4K-8 it will be ONE yearbook this year. Cost is $15 for the soft cover, all color book. Order online at: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/Ithaca?fbclid=IwAR3ms09h-pAw9uTdZ-ofqUAUk1obyLyAxLRuxPyaCEfty6bYuLoRV7agT20 If you have any questions, contact Sarah Jones or Jill Plonka at plonjil@ithaca.k12.wi.us or leave a message at Ithaca PTSO on Facebook. Word of the Day: Recalcitrant (re·cal·ci·trant) adj. Stubborn, often defiant of authority; difficult to manage or control. “After months of recalcitrant behavior, the employee was terminated. Birthdays: Elementary—Connie Pulvermacher H.S./M.S.—Valerie Fauver, and Matthew Roh

Next week Elementary students will be celebrating and learning about Earth Day! Since the first Earth Day in 1970, Earth Day has brought attention and activism to the health of Earth. Students of all ages participate in this movement, learning about our role in preserving and restoring the health of our planet. Elementary students are encouraged to celebrate by also dressing up each day to increase awareness of Earth Day and what it represents.

April 13th, 2021 Today is a Day 1 Elementary Day 2 Today's schedule for Band and Choir is: 6th Grade - Band, 7th Grade - Choir, 8th Grade - State Testing. HS Band and Choir are on the Day 2 schedule. Lunch for today: First choice-Chicken Salad Sandwich, Second choice-BBQ Pork Taco, Cole Slaw, Mandarin Oranges, Dessert, Milk There will be a FFA meeting today, during lunch in Mr. Favreau's room for all judging teams. Junior Class: There will be a class meeting on Thursday, April 15, during Attack time. The Decorating Committee should be prepared to share their ideas and the class will vote on them. All current 8th graders and high school students who are interested in playing volleyball next year must attend a meeting today during ATTACK time outside on the back patio. A Zoom link will be available. Please let Mrs. Thompson know if you would like the link. A reminder that the Youth 4 Change prevention work shop follow up is Wednesday, April 14th (TOMORROW) from 2-3pm via in person OR zoom. Snacks and drinks will be served. If you attended the workshop, we'd love to see you back! Help us continue to build on our ideas for positive changes for youth in our community! Congratulations to Audrey Newkirk and Ryan Lee for their 3rd place finish in Business Ethics and to Erica Steinmetz for placing 3rd on her Introduction to Business Procedures test on Monday at the virtual Wisconsin FBLA State Leadership Conference! Audrey, Ryan and Erica will be advancing to the virtual National Leadership Conference this summer. Congratulations also to Emma Schoen and Will Burnley for placing 5th in Broadcast Journalism and to Elise Newkirk and Emma Coy for placing 5th in Introduction to Business Presentation. The 5th place contestants qualified to be alternates for the National Leadership Conference. The NEW Middle School Chapter was recognized three times yesterday during the State Leadership Conference Opening Ceremony. They received 1st place for the Largest Market Share for a Middle School Chapter and 3rd place for the Largest Middle School Chapter. Their Chapter will also be receiving a $100 for starting their new chapter this year. Audrey Newkirk finished her responsibilities yesterday as the Region 4 Vice President. It was bittersweet as we reflected on all of her dedication to planning and adapting to the virtual leadership conference format. Thank you FBLA members for all your hard work preparing for your projects and for all of the support that we received from the Ithaca community. We should all be EXTREMELY PROUD of how Ithaca was represented! Attention Juniors! Posted on your locker, you will see a 'Junior Conference' appointment. Please see Mrs. Kershner at your scheduled time. If you did not receive one...stop by the guidance office to schedule. Thank you! FCA will be held Thursday morning at 7:00AM. All High School students are welcome! Enjoy a hot breakfast, encouraging devotion and inspiring message! Hope to see you! Bring a friend! Elementary and Middle School families: It's time to order your yearbook! The Elementary and Middle School Yearbook was combined this year so if you have children in grades 4K-8 it will be ONE yearbook this year. Cost is $15 for the soft cover, all color book. Order online at: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/Ithaca?fbclid=IwAR3ms09h-pAw9uTdZ-ofqUAUk1obyLyAxLRuxPyaCEfty6bYuLoRV7agT20 If you have any questions, contact Sarah Jones or Jill Plonka at plonjil@ithaca.k12.wi.us or leave a message at Ithaca PTSO on Facebook. Today is American’s Creed Day. William Tyler Page, a messenger in the U.S. House of Representatives, wrote the American’s Creed in 1917. His essay was the winning entry in a national contest for the “best summary of American political faith.” The House of Representatives adopted the 100-word statement in April 1918. This Day in History: Future President Thomas Jefferson, drafter of the Declaration of Independence and the nation’s preeminent political theorist, was born on April 13, 1743. Jefferson denounced oppressive government and was a fierce proponent of freedom of speech and religion. He was at once an intellectual, architect, philosopher, musician and essayist. His fascination with science prompted his study and collection of fossils. Word of the Day: Anomalous (a·nom·a·lous) adj. Deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected. “The marketing department could not explain the anomalous sales performance.” Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.—Aaron Bloczynski and Anna Dahlke

Summer School Job Openings! Ithaca Elementary is seeking creative and fun adults and older youth to work with our elementary students and staff during Summer School 2021. This year's summer school will run from June 14-17 and 21-24. Instruction for K-5 grade students will be from 8:30 am until 11:30 am daily. 11:30am-3:00pm will be lunch and free play. The focus is on reading and writing in content areas and math. Do you have content or topic areas you LOVE and that would excite young people? Do you enjoy working with young people, helping them grow in their learning, and engaging with them in their play while helping the students make good choices and keep them safe? If so, please apply! This is a perfect opportunity to share your love of learning with the kids of Ithaca. Certified teachers (4 hrs per day--3 hrs of instruction, 1 hr for planning purposes) earn $25/hr. We are looking for 3-4 certified teachers. Summer school assistants (one from 7:30 am until 3:30 pm and two positions from 11:30 am until 3:30 pm) earn $12.50/hour. Contact Brooke Hackl at 608.585.2512 for an application Deadline to apply is April 23, 2021.

April 12th, 2021 Today is a Day 2 Elementary Day 1 Today's schedule for Band and Choir is: 6th Grade - Choir, 7th Grade - Band, 8th Grade - State Testing. HS Band and Choir are on the Day 1 schedule. Lunch for today: First choice-Polish Sausage, Second choice-Baked Fish, Broccoli/Cheese Sauce, Mixed Fruit, Dinner Roll, Milk All current 8th graders and high school students who are interested in playing volleyball next year must attend a meeting on Tuesday, April 13th during ATTACK time outside on the back patio. A Zoom link will be available. Please let Mrs. Thompson know if you would like the link. Attention Juniors! Posted on your locker, you will see a 'Junior Conference' appointment. Please see Mrs. Kershner at your scheduled time. If you did not receive one...stop by the guidance office to schedule. Thank you! FCA will be held Thursday morning at 7:00AM. All High School students are welcome! Enjoy a hot breakfast, encouraging devotion and inspiring message! Hope to see you! Bring a friend! Elementary and Middle School families: It's time to order your yearbook! The Elementary and Middle School Yearbook was combined this year so if you have children in grades 4K-8 it will be ONE yearbook this year. Cost is $15 for the soft cover, all color book. Order online at: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/Ithaca?fbclid=IwAR3ms09h-pAw9uTdZ-ofqUAUk1obyLyAxLRuxPyaCEfty6bYuLoRV7agT20 If you have any questions, contact Sarah Jones or Jill Plonka at plonjil@ithaca.k12.wi.us or leave a message at Ithaca PTSO on Facebook. This Date in History: 1861 Civil War begins as Confederate forces fire on Fort Sumter The bloodiest four years in American history begin when Confederate shore batteries under General P.G.T. Beauregard open fire on Union-held Fort Sumter in South Carolina's Charleston Bay. During the next 34 hours, 50 Confederate guns and mortars launched more than 4,000 rounds at the poorly supplied fort. Word of the Day: Pugnacious puhg-ney-shuhs Pugnacious adj. 1. Quarrelsome or combative in nature; belligerent. 2. Expressing an argument or opinion very forcefully. “Rather than maintaining a calm demeanor, his boss was quite pugnacious.” Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.—Leora Barrette Staff—bus driver, Frank Schuh

17 Ithaca students participated in the FBLA virtual Regional Leadership Conference on Saturday, February 6 that was hosted by Region IV Vice President, Audrey Newkirk, a senior at Ithaca High School. We're thrilled to announce that 10 of these students are advancing to the FBLA State Leadership Conference on April 12 and 3 students qualified as alternates. Students who won their event are Erica Steinmetz for Introduction to Business Procedures and the team of Emma Schoen and Will Burnley in Broadcast Journalism. Earning 2nd place are the teams of Audrey Newkirk and Ryan Lee in Business Ethics, Emma Coy and Elise Newkirk in Introduction to Business Procedures and Carissa Willis' Job Interview. Josie Laue and Lexi Stowell received a 3rd place award for their Introduction to Social Media Strategy project. The three students who will be alternates for their events at the State Leadership Conference are Talena Sprecher in Agribusiness, Sawyer Simpson for Impromptu Speaking and Alivya Young in Introduction to Event Planning. Congratulations to the FBLA members on their hard work preparing for their events and for how well the Ithaca community was represented. Thank you to everyone who supported the students and helped us prepare for the conference and judged events. This was truly a community effort and we couldn't have done it without your help. Audrey and Mrs. Burnley were bolstered by our immediate and extended families and are grateful for all of their hard work and patience. We especially want to thank Mr. Hess! We couldn't have pulled off this virtual event without your guidance and creative ideas. Having a virtual Leadership Conference was not what Audrey signed up for when she ran for the Region 4 VP, but she demonstrated resilience, determination, imagination and great flexibility. Congratulations Audrey on a wonderful and unique RLC! Good luck to all of the students who qualified for the State Leadership Conference next week.