Ithaca School District

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Sept. 2nd, 2021 Today is a Day 2 Elementary Day 2 Lunch for today: First Choice - Turkey Wrap, Second Choice - Pulled Pork Sandwich, Green Beans, Applesauce, Milk NOTICE TO THOSE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES LAST YEAR: You have through Oct. 1st to re-apply for the program. If you have not applied by Oct. 1st, it will be assumed you plan on paying the lunch fee starting Monday Oct. 4th. If you were on reduced lunches last year, you may have the reduced price of $.40 per day or $2.00 per week and reapply, also. Notice regarding Free and Reduced Lunch applications during the 2021-22 school year. All students will receive free breakfast and lunch, but we request that you fill out the Free and and Reduced Lunch application as these applications are used to determine Aid Revenues for the School District. This is a reminder for all students who were invited to join NHS - the National Honor Society - last June to have their applications filled out and turned in to Mrs. Zorea or Mrs. Plonka by Friday, September 17 by the end of the day. Attention Youth Apprenticeship students! When you leave for school to work, you MUST sign out in the office and exit out the front doors. Also, please be responsible when leaving the parking lot. Any questions or concerns, please see Mrs. Kershner . Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S.M.S.— Emma Schoen

In case you missed the update on our school calendar, tonight's high school volleyball game originally scheduled at home against Kickapoo has been moved to Monday, October 11th at home.

WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL! ANNOUNCEMEN TS: Sept. 1st, 2021 Today is a Day 1 Elementary Day 1 Lunch for today, First Choice, Hot Dog, Second Choice, BBQ Rib Sandwich, Fresh Veggies & Dip, Mandarin Oranges, Milk NOTICE TO THOSE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES LAST YEAR: You have through Oct. 1st to re-apply for the program. If you have not applied by Oct. 1st, it will be assumed you plan on paying the lunch fee starting Monday Oct. 4th. If you were on reduced lunches last year, you may have the reduced price of $.40 per day or $2.00 per week and reapply, also. Birthdays: Elementary—Nolan Parduhn H.S.M.S.— Branson Smith

Who doesn't love a parade?!? Enter in the Ithaca Homecoming parade with this form. Throwing of candy/treats from your entry is allowed and encouraged. Note the new fax number if faxing to Rob Richards. See you at the fair!

Ithaca is seeking to hire a long-term sub for our Tech Ed/Industrial Arts courses to start the 2021 school year. Information regarding this position should contact Brooke at 608-585-2512. Help make a difference in our students' lives!

Hello Ithaca Community, Our Covid Matrix is currently at Blue (Lowest level of transmission) This means all activities and classes will start with no restrictions. We will notify you when or if the color changes, and we are becoming more restrictive according our policies.

The Ithaca School District is looking to hire passionate substitute teachers. If you don't have a teaching background, but you are a nurturing and compassionate role model with a flexible schedule, please consider attending a Substitute Teacher Training at CESA 3 on September 7 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. You can learn more and register at: https://www.cesa3.org/upcoming-events/ For More information contact: Brooke Hackl at brooke.hackl@ithaca.k12.wi.us, or call the District Office (608)-585-2512, you can also check out the WECAN website to fill out an application. Contact us today to become a substitute teacher and join the Ithaca Team!

Hello to our Ithaca Family!! PTSO will be selling spirit items and apparel at the Open House/picture night tonight (August 26) in the gym from 4-8 PM. Several new items this year including car stickers, magnets, yard signs and a new type of water bottle that has a place for kids to put their name on with a Sharpie marker. We are still selling neck gaiters, but in the event we all need to mask up, they are NOT an acceptable form of masking at school. But they have so many other uses and they're pretty cool so buy one anyway! See you tonight!

Middle school football and volleyball will start on Monday August 30 at 3:30 PM. Make sure you have all of your paperwork handed in. If you have not turned in your paperwork, please do so before practice starts. You can turn it in to the School Office or to your coach.

Are you interested in discovering more in the Agriculture field? Are you interested in earning College Credit? Please see the flyer attached! The deadline is approaching soon! So register today! Please note: if you are a Youth Apprenticeship student this class will be FREE! - Contact Youth Apprenticeship Career Coach Monica Kershner for more information: monica.kershner@ithaca.k12.wi.us

You'll see a new face in the Math Department this fall! Ithaca is happy to welcome, Michael Andresen to our teaching staff. A native of Richland Center, Mr. Andresen enjoys travelling with his wife. He is looking forward to becoming part of the Ithaca Experience!

A big Bulldog WELCOME to High School English teacher, Ms. Courtney Nugent. She has recently relocated to our area and is excited to join the Ithaca Team! So are we! Welcome, Ms. Nugent.

Any high school students interested in cheerleading please come to the commons for a meeting tomorrow (Thursday) at 6pm with coach Ashley Touissant. If you are unable to attend please email her ahannahc@gmail.com Thank You.

Let's welcome our new 5th Grade teacher, Summer Seehawer! Mrs. Seehawer is excited to settle into her new classroom and greet her students, as well as get to know our students, staff, and community. Welcome to the Ithaca Team!

The Ithaca Fair Premium Book is here! Look for paper copies that will be available at school on Open House night. FairEntry. com is ready to accept entries as well. If you do not have internet access or do not feel "tech savvy" fill out the worksheet on the last page and turn into the school office by Wednesday, Sept. 15 and we will enter your items for you. Everyone else please have your items/animals entered by midnight on Friday, September 17. Thank you and see you at the fair! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P20S5C_RiUCVjzavihGmahho_ktQSkyL/view?fbclid=IwAR2HuLdNPE33I69pLQ57mJPfTlYXspSkZseDe25xbgxXkuHNbv6gBsnPrKo

If you've stopped in to the School Office, you may have noticed a new face! Sheila Kitsembel has been busily learning the ins and outs of Ithaca as our new Office Secretary. She's eager to see all the new faces of our district and community. Stop in and say hello! Welcome to the Ithaca Team, Sheila!

Ithaca Public Schools welcome Samantha Wilson, our new School Nurse! She is excited for her new role, and says, "My door is always open, so don't be afraid to stop in and say hello." Thank you for joining the Ithaca community and team!

And now a message from our Athletic Director, Zac Thome: Any high school student interested in cheerleading or cross country please email me at thomzac@ithaca.k12.wi.us. Thank You, Mr. Thome.

Middle School Volleyball will start practice on Monday, August 30th from 3:30pm until 5:30pm in the Community Gym. This includes any 6th, 7th, and 8th graders interested in playing this fall. Once school starts, practices will run from 3:45pm in the Community Gym until 5:45pm.

Ithaca Volleyball Camp for 2021-22 School Year 5th-12th graders will be August 9-11, next week. 5th-8th graders will have camp from 3:30pm until 5:30pm. Skills Camp for 9th-12th graders will be held from 1:30pm until 3:30pm and Competition Camp will start at 6:00pm and run until 8:00pm. See form below for registration. WE WILL accept late or day-of registrations and payments. Have fun exploring volleyball!