Ithaca School District

Join Mrs. Newkirk and Mr. Lange as they read "Twas the Night Before Christmas"! There will be little goodie bags sent out to all who RSVP including a cookie decoration kit, reading activities, a Christmas countdown, and a sheet for writing a letter to Santa. If you can't make it, no worries! We will be recording the Zoom and are happy to send it so you and your family can participate on your own time! Please RSVP by emailing Mr. Lange or Mrs. Newkirk by Friday Dec. 4th. We hope to see you there!

Wed., Nov. 25th, 2020 Today is a Day 1 The high school girls basketball game at Iowa-Grant on Monday, November 30th has been cancelled. Congratulations to Aliyah Swenson who received 2nd place on her essay "What is Patriotism to Me?" through the Richland Center VFW Post 2267 Voice of Democracy middle school contest! Band Students: This is the last week to sell your raffle tickets. All tickets and money need to be in by next Monday, November 30th. The Ithaca basketball apparel store is up and running! Please place your orders by December 4th. https://www.idoshirts.com/onli... Football Calendar Raffle Winner for Nov.24th, Kersten Rasmussen Congratulations! The Ithaca PTSO's online winter apparel store is up and running! Please place your orders by November 30. Delivery will be before Christmas - we will notify you when you can pick your orders up at school. If you have any questions, please contact Karia Brown at joekariabrown@gmail.com. Thank you for your support of the Ithaca PTSO! https://www.idoshirts.com/onli... Word of the Day: Serendipity ser-uhn-dip-i-tee Serendipity; Serendipitous n. The faculty of making fortunate discoveries by accident. “A fortunate stroke of serendipity.” Birthdays: Elementary—today Todd Dolan and Brianna Louis; Sunday, Nove. 29th Colton Straight H.S./M.S.—none today; Friday, Nov. 27th Brooklyn Dickey; Sunday, Nov. 29th Dayton Scott

Reminder: Please have any paper order forms for PTSO apparel in to the office by Noon today! Online orders need to be placed by Monday, November 30. Thank you!

Ithaca Choir Kids: orders are due Monday November 30th. Money is due the following Monday, December 7th. It's not too late to place an order with a choir student!

Tonight's girls basketball game vs the Riverdale Chieftain and the Ithaca Bulldogs will be lived stream on the Riverdale Youtube Channel. To access the game please go to the Riverdale webpage www.riverdale.k12.wi.us and click the Youtube link on the top right of the screen. Or just use this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYr2_jn783WEN0RFjcmJOUA?view_as=public

Tuesday, Nov. 24th, 2020 Today is a Day 2 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. Congratulations to Erica Steinmetz for placing second at the Richland Center VFW Post 2267 for her Voice of Democracy essay on the topic "Is This The Country Our Founders Envisioned?” Band Students: This is the last week to sell your raffle tickets. All tickets and money need to be in by next Monday, November 30th. The Ithaca basketball apparel store is up and running! Please place your orders by December 4th. https://www.idoshirts.com/online-stores/ithaca-basketball-online-store/ 5th Grade Band Students: Please check the Band Page in Schoology for band and lesson times. Football Calendar Raffle Winner for Nov.23, Driftless Area Hunters Outlet, Congratulations! The Ithaca PTSO's online winter apparel store is up and running! Please place your orders by November 30. Delivery will be before Christmas - we will notify you when you can pick your orders up at school. If you have any questions, please contact Karia Brown at joekariabrown@gmail.com. Thank you for your support of the Ithaca PTSO! https://www.idoshirts.com/online-stores/ithaca-ptso-online-store/ Word of the Day: Overt oh-vurt, Overt adj. Done or shown openly; plainly or readily apparent, not secret or hidden. “Overt hostility.” Birthdays: Elementary—Tucker Brown, Lillian Duarte, Piper Elliott, Ashlynn Fowell H.S./M.S.—Frania Flores

Monday, Nov. 23rd, 2020 Today is a Day 1 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. Band Students: This is the last week to sell your raffle tickets. All tickets and money need to be in by next Monday, November 30th. Congratulations to Emma Schoen for placing first at the VFW post level for her Voice of Democracy essay on the topic "Is This The Country Our Founders Envisioned?” Emma's essay will represent Richland Center VFW Post 2267 at the district level competition that will take place in February 2021. Boy’s basketball practice starts Monday at 5:30. All players need to be in the commons by 5:15. Coach Mezera will hand out practice schedules and go through the protocols for COVID at that time. If you haven't signed up yet and still would like to participate, please show up at that time. 5th Grade Band Students: Please check the Band Page in Schoology for band and lesson times. Football Calendar Raffle Winner for Nov.20 Matt Dolan, Nov. 21, Roger Cockroft, Nov. 22, Pat Marchwick, Congratulations! Apparel orders for youth, middle and high school wrestlers are due today. Emails have been sent out to families. With questions please contact Amber Hilby. The Ithaca PTSO's online winter apparel store is up and running! Please place your orders by November 30. Delivery will be before Christmas - we will notify you when you can pick your orders up at school. If you have any questions, please contact Karia Brown at joekariabrown@gmail.com. Thank you for your support of the Ithaca PTSO! https://www.idoshirts.com/online-stores/ithaca-ptso-online-store/ Word of the Day: Intrinsic Intrinsic adj. Belonging naturally; essential. “Intrinsic stock value.” Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.—Haleigh Colson, Abby Plonka and Ally Plonka

Friday, Nov. 20th, 2020 Today is a Day 2 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. Band Students: The Calendar Raffle tickets and money are due back to Mrs. Behrens by Monday, November 30th. 5th Grade Band Students: Please check the Band Page in Schoology for band and lesson times. Football Calendar Raffle Winner for Nov.19th, Derrick Kaul, Congratulations! Apparel orders for youth, middle and high school wrestlers are due by Nov 23. Emails have been sent out to families. With questions please contact Amber Hilby. If you did not pick up your popcorn order Friday night, it is available to pick up in the entryway at school. If you still owe money, please turn into the school office or place in Mrs. Plonka's mailbox in the office. Thank you all for making this one of our biggest sales ever! The Ithaca PTSO's online winter apparel store is up and running! Please place your orders by November 30. Delivery will be before Christmas - we will notify you when you can pick your orders up at school. If you have any questions, please contact Karia Brown at joekariabrown@gmail.com. Thank you for your support of the Ithaca PTSO! https://www.idoshirts.com/online-stores/ithaca-ptso-online-store/ Word of the Day: Obfuscate [ ob-fuh-skeyt, ob-fuhs-keyt Obfuscate v. Render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible. Bewilder (someone). “The eclipse will obfuscate the sun’s light.” Birthdays: Elementary—Saturday-Christopher Prouty H.S./M.S.—Saturday-Natashia Mueller

Boys basketball practice starts Monday at 5:30. All players need to be in the commons by 5:15. Coach Mezera will hand out practice schedules and go through the protocols for COVID at that time. If you haven't signed up yet and still would like to participate, please show up at that time.

Middle school wrestling will start on Monday November 30. Practice will be at Weston. Please email Mr. Thome thomzac@ithaca.k12.wi.us if you are joining. We also need to know how you will get to practice since we are virtual and practice will be at Weston. Make sure you have all your paperwork turned in. Thank You!

Thurs., Nov. 19th, 2020 Today is a Day 1 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. Football Calendar Raffle Winner for Nov.18th, Gander Family, Congratulations! Apparel orders for youth, middle and high school wrestlers are due by Nov 23. Emails have been sent out to families. With questions please contact Amber Hilby. If you did not pick up your popcorn order Friday night, it is available to pick up in the entryway at school. If you still owe money, please turn into the school office or place in Mrs. Plonka's mailbox in the office. Thank you all for making this one of our biggest sales ever! The Ithaca PTSO's online winter apparel store is up and running! Please place your orders by November 30. Delivery will be before Christmas - we will notify you when you can pick your orders up at school. If you have any questions, please contact Karia Brown at joekariabrown@gmail.com. Thank you for your support of the Ithaca PTSO! https://www.idoshirts.com/online-stores/ithaca-ptso-online-store/ Word of the Day: Trepidation Trepidation n. A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may or may not actually happen. “He entered the cave with considerable trepidation.” Birthdays: Elementary—Avah Fargen H.S./M.S.—none

Throw Back Thursday! Let's look back at the incredible talent showcased a year ago at the 2019 Ithaca Variety Show. Enjoy the amazing talents of our students! https://youtu.be/59zB7QrqJkA

During this uncertain time, parents are struggling to balance work, childcare and self-care while keeping worries — both your children’s and your own — under control. You are not alone. The University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration (SSA) and Urban Education Institute (UEI) have partnered to organize and offer a virtual series that aims to help parents and caregivers manage the new normal. The sessions in the five-part series will draw on the perspectives and experiences of social service practitioners, literacy experts, college admissions officers and counselors, and other parents to help you navigate challenging days. Click here to register for this event. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-parents-support-social-and-emotional-learning-at-home-tickets-125524133061

If you would like to order Bulldog spiritwear items from the PTSO via paper form and check, here is the link to the form. There will also be a few copies in the entryway tables at school which you may pick up during school hours (8-3). Paper orders must be in to the school office by Noon on Wednesday, NOVEMBER 25 for delivery by Christmas. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BZBPrCx5w8Cq7CqqGkty6TccfB4j3VOO/view?usp=sharing

Wed., Nov. 18th, 2020 Today is a Day 2 Football Calendar Raffle Winner for Nov.17th, Shirley Jennings, Congratulations! If you did not pick up your popcorn order Friday night, it is available to pick up in the entryway at school. If you still owe money, please turn into the school office or place in Mrs. Plonka's mailbox in the office. Thank you all for making this one of our biggest sales ever! There will be a PTSO meeting today, starting at 4 PM via Zoom. We will be discussing Christmas/Winter activities and the online clothing sale. We welcome all new ideas!! Here is the meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83111432995 The Ithaca PTSO's online winter apparel store is up and running! Please place your orders by November 30. Delivery will be before Christmas - we will notify you when you can pick your orders up at school. If you have any questions, please contact Karia Brown at joekariabrown@gmail.com. Thank you for your support of the Ithaca PTSO! https://www.idoshirts.com/online-stores/ithaca-ptso-online-store/ Word of the Day: Egress noun ee-gres; verb ih-gres Egress n. The action of going out of or leaving a place. “The company’s egress procedures.” Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.—none

Ithaca School District is seeking a 5th grade elementary-certified teacher for the 2020-21 school year. Our district offers a highly competitive benefits package, including Health, Dental, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance. Interested candidates should apply by completing a WECAN online application. Link is listed below. https://wecan.education.wisc.edu/#/Vacancy/88586

Tues., Nov. 17th, 2020 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. Football Calendar Raffle Winner for Nov.13, Frank Spires, Nov.14, Jane Stoiber, Nov.15, Beth Lynch, and Nov. 16, Megan Burnley Congratulations! If you did not pick up your popcorn order Friday night, it is available to pick up in the entryway at school. If you still owe money, please turn into the school office or place in Mrs. Plonka's mailbox in the office. Thank you all for making this one of our biggest sales ever! There will be a PTSO meeting on Wednesday, November 18 starting at 4 PM via Zoom. We will be discussing Christmas/Winter activities and the online clothing sale. We welcome all new ideas!! Here is the meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83111432995 The Ithaca PTSO's online winter apparel store is up and running! Please place your orders by November 30. Delivery will be before Christmas - we will notify you when you can pick your orders up at school. If you have any questions, please contact Karia Brown at joekariabrown@gmail.com. Thank you for your support of the Ithaca PTSO! https://www.idoshirts.com/online-stores/ithaca-ptso-online-store/ Word of the Day: Abrogate Abrogate v. Repeal or do away with a law, right, or agreement. “To abrogate a law.” Birthdays: Elementary—Maddix Jones H.S./M.S.—none

With 55 percent of the vote, this week’s News 8 Now Play of the Week goes to Ithaca Football, for the Bulldogs’ fourth down touchdown pass and catch from Benji Clary to Tyler Coppernoll. Coppernoll broke several tackles to finish off the play. Watch the video here! https://www.news8000.com/nov-10-news-8-now-play-of-the-week-nominees/

Don't forget that food pick up is tonight and Thursday night at the Elementary doors from 4pm until 6pm. Not sure you signed up? Email juli.thompson@ithaca.k12.wi.us or call school and ask for her. While you're thinking of it, sign up for next week too. The link is on our News page where it will continue to be for future sign up forms.

Friday, Nov. 13th, 2020 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 is on the Day 1 Schedule. All HS Choir students will have choir. Lunch for today: 1st choice, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, 2nd choice, Corn Dog, Baked Beans, Tropical Fruit, Dinner Roll, Milk Student Council will meet today in Ms. Sprecher's room during ATTACK. HS Band Students: This is a reminder that you have Pep Band for Friday night's football game. Please be at the field by 6:35 pm. Grades 5 - 12 Band Students: Please make sure you take your instruments and music home with you today. Band Students: If you need any extra calendar raffle tickets to sell, please get them from Mrs. Behrens before you leave today. Tickets and money are due back to Mrs. Behrens by November 30. Please plan ahead to drop them off by that day. FBLA: Remember that $20 dues are due today. High school: give dues to Mrs. Burnley. Middle school: give dues to Mrs. Boland or Ms. Wydeven Football Calendar Raffle Winner for Nov. 12th, Matt Parduhn, Congratulations! There is a boy’s basketball signup sheet outside Mr. Mezera's door for all high school boys interested in playing this year. Practice starts November 23rd. Virtual students will need to email Mr. Mezera to let him know if you want to sign up. The Ithaca PTSO's online winter apparel store is up and running! Please place your orders by November 30. Delivery will be before Christmas - we will notify you when you can pick your orders up at school. If you have any questions, please contact Karia Brown at joekariabrown@gmail.com. Thank you for your support of the Ithaca PTSO! https://www.idoshirts.com/online-stores/ithaca-ptso-online-store/ The Ithaca Happy Hour 4-H Club's new year is starting! We will have a Zoom meeting on Sunday, November 15th at 4:00. If you've ever wondered what 4-H is, contact Holly Nelson at hollyenelson@yahoo.com to get the link information and come and join the fun! Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Rural Route 1 Popcorn order pick up has been moved to FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 from after school until 8 PM still in the Multi-Purpose room (drive up on the fire lane). We apologize for the inconvenience. If you are unable to pick up at this time or are available to help unload the truck and sort orders starting at Noon, please contact Karia Brown at joekariabrown@gmail.com. Thank you for your support of the Ithaca PTSO! Word of the Day: Officious uh-fish-uhs Officious adj. Assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, esp. with regard to petty or trivial matters. Intrusively enthusiastic in offering help or advice; interfering. “The officious man is widely disliked.” Birthdays: Elementary—Saturday, Brady Brynli, and Maisy Tauaalo H.S./M.S.—Sunday, Rachel Stocks