Ithaca School District

If you have any Rural Route 1 orders please get the number of tubs or a picture of the order form to Karia Brown joekariabrown@gmail.com by 4 PM today! All paper order forms and money should be turned in by this Friday, October 16 to the school office please. Thank you all for supporting the Ithaca PTSO!

The fall Scholastic book fair will be held online this year from October 12-25, 2020. You can access the book fair at: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/ithacaelementaryschool1 It’s not too early to think about books as gifts for Christmas. Book-only orders of $25 or more will ship to your home for free! Every purchase helps our school. Scholastic will donate 25% of the total sales of the book fair back to Ithaca. The money is used to purchase supplies for teacher’s classrooms or free books for students. Our goal is to sell 314 books throughout the district. Please help us reach our goal! The online book fair has titles for all ages of readers, from 4K-high school. There will be a selection of newly-released titles, as well as bargain books. Although we will not be seeing you in person this year, Mrs. Thompson and I wish everyone a great fall season and happy reading!

Picture Retake Day is scheduled for this Friday, October 16, 2020. Due to the students having virtual classes in the morning, the times for the retakes have changed to 1:00 - 4:00 pm. The previous sign-up has been deleted and replaced with the new times. Please sign up again to have your student's pictures retaken. Thank you. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C4CABAB2DA2F49-picture1

Check out this link to watch the live streaming of tonight's football game at Hillsboro and tomorrow's volleyball game at Hillsboro! Go, BULLDOGS! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOXZeDXl9w4Y8fzBr51gElQ

Fri. Oct. 9th, 2020 Today is a Day 2 Elementary is a Day 4 The schedule for Band and Choir today is: 6B - Band, 6A- Choir, 7B - Band, 7A - Choir. HS Band and Choir are on the Day 2 schedule. Lunch for today: 1st choice, Hamburger, 2nd choice, Brat, Baked Beans, Applesauce, Milk High School, Middle School: We are running a two hour early release, but students need to stay in school for the homecoming activities. During lunch students can change into their class colors if they want to. At 1:10, HS boys will go to the volleyball pit and girls will go down the high school hall to the softball field for kickball. Band Students: Please remember to take all of your instruments and music home with you today. Football players, please turn in your sold raffle tickets to Coach Clary or Klang ASAP. High School students: If you order the yearbook by October 16 it will be only $37 and if you personalize your yearbook you get 4 free icons. There will be a visit today by the U.S. Army. They will be located outside in the patio area during high school lunch. Please stop by if you would like to hear about opportunities available through the Army. Any High School and Middle School students interested in participating in this year's Battle of the Books can pick up a book list in the library. The list and the books are in a bookcase by Mrs. Zorea's desk. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Plonka. We will meet later in October to organize and assign books. Reminder to all students selling Rural Route 1 Popcorn: Elementary students please turn in your money and order forms to your classroom teacher today. Middle School students, who sold, please turn your money and order forms into Mrs. Plonka's mailbox in the office by today also. Popcorn pick up will be November 6 after school until 8 PM. Picture retakes are on Friday October 16th from 8:00 - 1:00. Word of the Day: Veracity Veracity n. Conformity to facts; accuracy. “What is the veracity of these allegations.” Habitual truthfulness. “Her veracity and character.”0 Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.—Hailey Boon, on Saturday, Briella Hollands

If you forgot to send in your Rural Route 1 order form and money with your child this morning, you can 1. bring it after school at pick up or 2. drop it off at the school office on Monday. If you are unable to bring it in then, please take a picture of your order and send to joekariabrown@gmail.com by no later than Monday at NOON. Then drop off the form and money at school by Friday, Oct. 16. If you have any questions, contact Karia Brown at the aforementioned email. Thank you for your support of the Ithaca Schools and PTSO!

The Ithaca Fair Horse Show will be held this Sunday at the Anderson Family Farm starting at 10:30. There will be no concessions. Bring your own lawn chairs and refreshments. Remember to social distance. Trophies will be awarded but no ribbons.

Food Service distribution will continue while we are virtually learning starting next week. Pick up will be available two days per week at the Elementary entrance doors similar to the pick up last spring from 4pm until 6pm. Tuesday will be two meals, and Thursday will be three meals. Sign up for this service by completing the survey each week. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQx97RrodFF5luw6NVhScaon58f3OZQ0zif06vGQLosBX7gQ/viewform https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJvuZC9qVQmUz5jkIrTt6N350Olvt4t_TjxrKEVG0COFMW5w/viewform?usp=sf_link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeeZ2-1J4MNFlx5l_ckfpCSCcaLSaBsgRmKIZ88tHy7wTIMPw/viewform?usp=sf_link

A fresh coat of paint always spruces up the look of a building! The front of the Elementary Building looks more welcoming with the bright new paint.

Thurs. Oct. 8th, 2020 Today is a Day 1 Elementary is a Day 3 The schedule for Band and Choir today is: 6A - Band, 6B- Choir, 7A - Band, 7B - Choir. HS Band - There will not be a full group rehearsal today. HS Band and Choir are on the Day 1 schedule. All sopranos and altos should go to choir today Lunch for today: 1st choice, Baked Fish, 2nd choice, Chicken Nuggets, Mixed Vegetables, Peaches, Dinner Roll, Milk Football players, please turn in your sold raffle tickets to Coach Clary or Klang ASAP. There will be a visit today by the U.S. Army. They will be located outside in the patio area during high school lunch. Please stop by if you would like to hear about opportunities available through the Army. Any High School and Middle School students interested in participating in this year's Battle of the Books can pick up a book list in the library. The list and the books are in a bookcase by Mrs. Zorea's desk. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Plonka. We will meet later in October to organize and assign books. Reminder to all students selling Rural Route 1 Popcorn: Elementary students please turn in your money and order forms to your classroom teacher by this Friday, Oct. 9. Middle School students, who sold, please turn your money and order forms into Mrs. Plonka's mailbox in the office by this Friday also. Popcorn pick up will be November 6 after school until 8 PM. Picture retakes are on Friday October 16th from 8:00 - 1:00. Homecoming 2020 Covid-Survior Island Dress Up Days Friday: School Spirit Wear If classes want to wear their class colors to the Friday games, they can change to their colors before the games. Word of the Day: Sardonic Sardonic adj. Grimly mocking or cynical. “His sardonic smile.” Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.—none Staff—Tom Walker

Ithaca High School Volleyball players were "cheered" on by their virtual fans! Mrs. Burnely's students turned their get-to-know-you project into a virtual student fan section that sure brought excitement to the gym on game nights. The volleyball teams are so grateful. Thank you!

Schoology is giving us the "all clear"! Procedure as your teachers indicate.

SCHOOLOGY UPDATE! A reported nationwide issue with Schoology occurred this morning. They are working to resolve the outage. Students should check their emails for instructions from their teachers. As the situation changes, update(s) will be emailed to students and posted here.

Wed. Oct. 07, 2020 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today: 1st choice, Turkey Wrap, Green Beans, Pears, Milk Any High School and Middle School students interested in participating in this year's Battle of the Books can pick up a book list in the library. The list and the books are in a bookcase by Mrs. Zorea's desk. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Plonka. We will meet later in October to organize and assign books. Student Council wants to make sure that our virtual high school students get in on the fun of dress up days. Virtual students please email Ms. Sprecher a picture of yourself in your dress up outfit each day and we will include you in the count! Also, a reminder that you are invited to come to school on Friday and take part in the class games! Reminder to all students selling Rural Route 1 Popcorn: Elementary students please turn in your money and order forms to your classroom teacher by this Friday, Oct. 9. Middle School students, who sold, please turn your money and order forms into Mrs. Plonka's mailbox in the office by this Friday also. Popcorn pick up will be November 6 after school until 8 PM. Picture retakes are on Friday October 16th from 8:00 - 1:00. Homecoming 2020 Covid-Survior Island Dress Up Days Thursday: Class Color Day: Freshmen/Pink, Sophomore/ Orange, Juniors/ Yellow, Seniors/Black Friday: School Spirit Wear If classes want to wear their class colors to the Friday games, they can change to their colors before the games. Word of the Day: Pejorative Pejorative adj. Expressing contempt or disapproval. Disparaging; belittling. “He used pejorative overtones in his speech.” Birthdays: Elementary—Kutter Parduhn H.S./M.S.—Tim Moore Staff—Mary Jo Meyer, Mrs. Niemeyer

Tues. Oct. 06, 2020 Today is a Day 1 Elementary is a Day 2 The schedule for Band and Choir today is: 6B - Band, 6A- Choir, 8B - Band, 8A - Choir. All of the HS Band students will have rehearsal outside today. HS choir is on the Day 5 schedule. Lunch for today: 1st choice, Mexican Beef Casserole, 2nd choice, Hot Dog, Peas, Apple Slices, Dessert, Dinner Roll, Milk HS Band students - To maintain social distancing in coming to the band room today, all sophomores, juniors, and seniors should go to their study halls first and your teachers will release you. Freshman - you should come to the band room right away, instead of going to your study hall. There will be a FFA meeting today during the ATTACK period in Mr. Favreau's room Student Council wants to make sure that our virtual high school students get in on the fun of dress up days. Virtual students please email Ms. Sprecher a picture of yourself in your dress up outfit each day and we will include you in the count! Also, a reminder that you are invited to come to school on Friday and take part in the class games! Reminder to all students selling Rural Route 1 Popcorn: Elementary students please turn in your money and order forms to your classroom teacher by this Friday, Oct. 9. Middle School students who sold, please turn your money and order forms into Mrs. Plonka's mailbox in the office by this Friday also. Popcorn pick up will be November 6 after school until 8 PM. Picture retakes are on Friday October 16th from 8:00 - 1:00. Homecoming 2020 Covid-Survior Island Dress Up Days Wednesday… virtual day no dress up Thursday: Class Color Day: Freshmen/Pink, Sophomore/ Orange, Juniors/ Yellow, Seniors/Black Friday: School Spirit Wear If classes want to wear their class colors to the Friday games, they can change to their colors before the games. Word of the Day: Spurious Spurious adj. Not genuine, authentic, or true; not from the claimed, pretended, or proper source; counterfeit. Not being what it purports to be; false or fake. “Spurious claims.” Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.—Achilles Banker

The Wisconsin Association of School Boards has designated Oct. 4-10 as Wisconsin School Board Week as a time to build awareness and understanding of the vital function an elected board of education plays in our communities. Ithaca Public Schools are joining all public school districts across the state to celebrate Wisconsin School Board Week to honor local board members for their commitment to Ithaca and its children. Ithaca School Board members are: Susan Bloczynski, Ron Brisbois, Kelly Feryance, Steve Louis, Randy Manning, Linda Peterson, and Summer Roh.

Mon. Oct. 05, 2020 Today is a Day 2 Elementary is a Day 1 The schedule for Band and Choir today is: 6A - Band, 6B- Choir, 8A - Band, 8B - Choir. The HS Band and Choir are on the Day 4 Schedule. Lunch for today: 1st choice, Meatloaf, 2nd choice, Philly Chicken, Broccoli/Cheese Sauce, Mandarin Oranges, Dinner Roll, Milk There will be a Youth4Change meeting in the library today, during ATTACK time. It's that time of year again! The PTSO Rural Route 1 popcorn fundraiser runs through October 9. Popcorn delivery will be November 6. Elementary students will be bringing home order forms in their backpacks. Middle & high schoolers interested in selling may pick up order forms from the school office. Any order forms turned in after October 9 cannot guarantee delivery by November 6. Prizes will be given for the top 10 sellers - top seller will receive $20 and 2nd-10th will receive $10! The class that sells the most will receive a $100 prize to spend on whatever they want! Picture retakes are on Friday October 16th from 8:00 - 1:00. Word of the Day: Vitiate Vitiate v. Spoil or impair the quality or efficiency of. “The government programs were vitiated by excessive red tape.” Destroy or impair the legal validity of. Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.—none

The Case of the Mystery Smell was solved this summer! Detective Frank Wastlick didn't give up on this case and through his persistence, the smell that plagued Mrs. Willis' room was found and remedied! Trust him when he says you don't want to see the evidence of the source.

Fri. Oct.2nd, 2020 Today is a Day 1 Elementary is a Day 6 The schedule for Band and Choir today is: 6B - Band, 6A - Choir, 7B - Band, 7A - Choir. The HS Band and Choir are on the Day 3 Schedule. Lunch for today: 1st choice, Fish Sandwich, 2nd choice, Grilled Chicken, Yams, Pineapple, Dinner Roll, Milk There will be a Youth4Change meeting in the library on Monday, October 5th, during ATTACK time. It's time to show your school spirit!!! Next week is homecoming week with dress up days and class games! The class that shows the most spirit by participating in dressing up and competing in the games will win a pizza party during ATTACK on October 15. Win points for your class by dressing up every day next week. Student Council will keep track of what percentage of your class participates and assign points. The scores will be posted each day. Then on Friday, the class games will add points to your score. We will finish off the day with an outdoor pep rally! Watch for signs for more information! It's that time of year again! The PTSO Rural Route 1 popcorn fundraiser runs through October 9. Popcorn delivery will be November 6. Elementary students will be bringing home order forms in their backpacks. Middle & high schoolers interested in selling may pick up order forms from the school office. Any order forms turned in after October 9 cannot guarantee delivery by November 6. Prizes will be given for the top 10 sellers - top seller will receive $20 and 2nd-10th will receive $10! The class that sells the most will receive a $100 prize to spend on whatever they want! Picture retakes are on Friday October 16th from 8:00 - 1:00. Homecoming 2020 Covid-Survior Island Dress Up Days Monday: Favorite Team/Player Jersey Tuesday: Twin Day Wednesday… virtual day no dress up Thursday: Class Color Day..Freshmen/Pink, Sophomore/ Orange, Juniors/ Yellow, Seniors/Black Friday: School Spirit Wear If classes want to wear their class colors to the Friday games, they can change to their colors before the games. Word of the Day: Vitriol Vitriol; Vitriolic n. Cruel, bitter, scathing criticism; Abusive feeling or expression. “A vitriolic tone of voice.” Birthdays: Elementary—Sunday, Aidan Imhoff H.S./M.S.—Will Burnley, Jayden Moran, Sunday, Malorie Miller

An update on upcoming Special Committee meetings: The Buildings and Grounds Committee meeting for October is cancelled, and the Curriculum Committee meeting scheduled for November is also cancelled.