Ithaca School District

Hello all, We are at Orange. Orange means that masks are only required when less than 3 feet from others in the building. Masks are still suggested. Cohorting will continue 5k-8th grade.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Oct. 4th, 2021 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today, First Choice, Nacho’s with Beef, Second Choice, Brat, Green Beans, Mandarin Oranges, Milk Good luck to the freshmen volleyball team tonight! They host Royall at home starting at 6pm. Rm 104 is a quiet, working environment. Any Student, with permission and a pass, may retrieve items but must be quiet and respectful when in the room. Teaching assistant assignments are temporarily suspended. TAs should report to their study halls. High School FFA will meet Tuesday during ATTACK in Ms. Sprecher's room. Attention Middle School Students: The VFW's Patriot's Pen essay contest is now open. The topic this year is "How Can I Be A Good American?" Lots of cash prizes for winners! Essays are due October 15. For more information and the rules, contact Mrs. Plonka. Attention High School Students: The VFW's Voice of Democracy Audio Essay contest is now open. The topic this year is "America: Where do we go from here?" Lots of cash prizes for winners! Essays are due October 15. For more information and the rules, contact Mrs. Plonka. This Date in History: October 04 1957 Sputnik launched - The Soviet Union inaugurates the “Space Age” with its launch of Sputnik, the world’s first artificial satellite. Sputnik had a diameter of 22 inches and weighed 184 pounds and circled Earth once every hour and 36 minutes. Traveling at 18,000 miles an hour, its elliptical orbit had an apogee (farthest point from Earth) of 584 miles and a perigee (nearest point) of 143 miles. Visible with binoculars before sunrise or after sunset, Sputnik transmitted radio signals back to Earth strong enough to be picked up by amateur radio operators Word of the Day: mettle (noun) Mettle refers to the ability to continue in spite of difficulties.// The contestants proved their mettle by completing the triathlon. Birthdays: Elementary—Aidan Imhoff H.S./M.S.— Kyannah Koch, Malorie Miller

Oct. 1st, 2021 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today: First Choice - Hamburger, Second Choice - Hot Dog, Hash Brown, Fresh Veggies, Apple Slices, Milk NOTICE TO THOSE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES LAST YEAR: You have through Oct. 1st to re-apply for the program. Reapply by Oct. 1st We are in RED which means masks are to be worn correctly (over the mouth and nose) when inside the building at all times. Physical distancing is to be practiced as much as possible. The schedule today for Band and Choir is: 6th Grade - Band, 7th Grade - Choir, 8th Grade - Band, HS Band is on the Day 3 schedule. The HS band students, who are in choir, should go to choir both today and Monday. Ithaca/Richland Center Cross Country team raced at Kickapoo Thursday night. There were 64 runners in the race. Kaylee Peterson took 1st place! Kaylee Miller took 31st and ran well. Kaylee Peterson's time was 21minutes 31 seconds. Ithaca Happy Hour members--turn in record book to Ms Schoen today. There is a box outside her library-side door. Juniors and Seniors: Just a friendly reminder that Early College Credit, Start College Now, and CollEDGE Up Applications are due to Ms. Bevan today for Spring semester College courses. Please see Ms. Bevan or Mrs. Kershner with questions. Popcorn Fridays are back! There will be a sale today. Cost is 50 cents a bag, limit 2 bags per student please. Proceeds this week will go to the 2nd grade class. Middle school students we will sell at the end of your hallway by the elementary doors during your breakfast. High school we will sell in the hallway by the vending machine during your breakfast. The PTSO's Rural Route 1 popcorn sale is underway! Find an Ithaca student and order yours today! Order forms and money need to be turned into your elementary classroom teacher or to the office today. Thank you for your support! Attention Middle School Students: The VFW's Patriot's Pen essay contest is now open. The topic this year is "How Can I Be A Good American?" Lots of cash prizes for winners! Essays are due October 15. For more information and the rules, contact Mrs. Plonka. Attention High School Students: The VFW's Voice of Democracy Audio Essay contest is now open. The topic this year is "America: Where do we go from here?" Lots of cash prizes for winners! Essays are due October 15. For more information and the rules, contact Mrs. Plonka. Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.— today: Ty Kershner and Alexander Prouty; on Saturday: Will Burnley and Jayden Moran Staff—Ms Wydeven If proper mask-wearing is not followed, the procedure is that a staff member will remind the student to wear the mask properly and notify other staff and Mr. Lechnir/Administration of the warning. When staff again or another staff member notifies Mr. Lechnir/Administration within the same day that the same student is not properly wearing a mask, the student will be sent home under a suspension for the remainder of that school day. Parents will be notified. Students will be required to respectfully join the classes virtually or be deemed unexcused. With any suspensions, there are repercussions that may apply to the co-curricular activity.

Friday, October 1st is a move to the RED zone on the matrix. Everyone is required to mask properly. Masking is required.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Sept. 30th, 2021 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today, First Choice, Hot Turkey Sandwich, Second Choice, Fish Sticks, Steamed Carrots, Applesauce, Dinner Roll, Dessert, Milk NOTICE TO THOSE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES LAST YEAR: You have through Oct. 1st to re-apply for the program. Reapply by Oct. 1. Please release Cross Country at 2:00 today for a meet. HS Choir please bring study material to class today. The schedule today for Band and Choir is: 6th Grade - Choir, 7th Grade - Band, 8th Grade - Choir, HS Band is on the Day 2 schedule. National Honor Society Members: There is an NHS meeting today in the LMC during Attack. We will be discussing the upcoming NHS induction ceremony. Ithaca Choir Students: Today is the last day to turn in your Fireside permission slips. See Mrs. Willis for any questions. Ithaca Happy Hour members--turn in record book to Ms Schoen. There is a box outside her library-side door. They are due Friday. Juniors and Seniors: Just a friendly reminder that Early College Credit, Start College Now, and CollEDGE Up Applications are due to Ms. Bevan by Friday, October 1st for Spring semester College courses. Please see Ms. Bevan or Mrs. Kershner with questions. Popcorn Fridays are back! There will be a sale this Friday, October 1. Cost is 50 cents a bag, limit 2 bags per student please. Proceeds this week will go to the 2nd grade class. Middle school students we will sell at the end of your hallway by the elementary doors during your breakfast. High school we will sell in the hallway by the vending machine during your breakfast. The PTSO's Rural Route 1 popcorn sale is underway! Find an Ithaca student and order yours today! Order forms and money need to be turned into your elementary classroom teacher or to the office by Friday, October 1st. Thank you for your support! Attention Middle School Students: The VFW's Patriot's Pen essay contest is now open. The topic this year is "How Can I Be A Good American?" Lots of cash prizes for winners! Essays are due October 15. For more information and the rules, contact Mrs. Plonka. Attention High School Students: The VFW's Voice of Democracy Audio Essay contest is now open. The topic this year is "America: Where do we go from here?" Lots of cash prizes for winners! Essays are due October 15. For more information and the rules, contact Mrs. Plonka. You can help Ithaca Public Schools earn money and resources! It only takes 5 minutes! Did you know that completing an application for the Free and Reduced Meals program creates statistics that Ithaca may use to apply for grants and qualify for additional programs and resources? Only one district employee sees the applications, and that is only to enter the data. All information is kept confidential. Yes, breakfasts and lunches are free to all students this year, but we still need families to complete and submit the application forms. Use the fillable pdf application or handwrite to complete the forms. Place completed applications in an envelope if you’d prefer to send to school with your student or mail in completed applications to Ithaca School District Attn: Free and Reduced Meals 24615 State Hwy 58 Richland Center, WI 53581. https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/school-nutrition/doc/free-reduced-meal-application.doc This Date in History: Sept 30, 1918, President Woodrow Wilson speaks in favor of female suffrage - Wilson was appalled to learn that the jailed suffragists were being force-fed and he finally stepped in to champion their cause. Suffragists and their supporters agreed that Wilson had a debt to pay to the country’s women, who at the time were asked to support their sons and husbands fighting overseas in the First World War and who were contributing to the war effort on the home front. On September 30, 1918, President Woodrow Wilson gives a speech before Congress in support of guaranteeing women the right to vote. Word of the Day: Filial (adjective) comes from Latin filius, meaning "son," and filia, "daughter"; in English, it applies to any gender. The word has long carried the dutiful sense "owed to a parent by a child," In many cultures, adult children care for their adult parents out of filial responsibility. Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.— none Staff—Frank Wastlick and Andrea Newkirk

Don't forget your popcorn money tomorrow! Popcorn Fridays are back! Cost is 50 cents a bag, limit 2 bags per student please. Proceeds tomorrow will go to the 2nd grade class. Middle school students - we will sell at the end of your hallway by the elementary doors during your breakfast. High school - we will sell in the hallway by the vending machine during your breakfast.

On Friday, September 29, 2006, a bright light in our community was taken away. John Klang was more than a principal, a father, a son, a husband, a friend. He was an inspiration in every aspect of his life. He was an advocate for young people, not only at the Weston School District, but also in our greater community. His loss is still felt, and the Ithaca School District extends its continued sympathy to the Weston School District and all who did and continue to mourn the loss of a truly great man. May we honor his memory by always trying to find the good. In loving memory of John Klang.

Popcorn Fridays are BACK! There will be a sale this Friday, October 1. Cost is 50 cents a bag, limit 2 bags per student please. Proceeds this week will go to the 2nd grade class. Middle school students - we will sell at the end of your hallway by the elementary doors during your breakfast. High school - we will sell in the hallway by the vending machine during your breakfast.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Sept. 29th, 2021 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today, First Choice, Taco Salad, Second Choice, Polish Sausage, Corn, Mixed Fruit, Dinner Roll , Milk NOTICE TO THOSE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES LAST YEAR: You have through Oct. 1st to re-apply for the program. Reapply by Oct. 1st MS band and choir students: The 6th grade will continue to be on the Day 1/2 rotation. 7th and 8th grade will have the following schedule today - 7A has choir, 7B has Band, and 8th grade will have study hall. The HS Band and Choir schedule will be announced later this morning. The Ithaca High School Volleyball teams want to thank our Dog Pound, families, staff, and community for all their support. The victories we have had are due in no small part to all you bring to our games. We are so grateful! Attention Youth Apprenticeship students: We still have a few students who are not properly signing out before going to work. Remember this is a privilege...you MUST sign out! If you do not sign out, your Youth Apprenticeship work privileges may be taken away. Please be responsible. Any questions or concerns please see Mrs. Kershner on Wednesday. Juniors and Seniors: Just a friendly reminder that Early College Credit, Start College Now, and CollEDGE Up Applications are due to Ms. Bevan by Friday, October 1st for Spring semester College courses. Please see Ms. Bevan or Mrs. Kershner with questions. National Honor Society Members: There is an NHS meeting in the LMC on Thursday, September 30th during Attack. We will be discussing the upcoming NHS induction ceremony. Popcorn Fridays are back! There will be a sale this Friday, October 1. Cost is 50 cents a bag, limit 2 bags per student please. Proceeds this week will go to the 2nd grade class. Middle school students we will sell at the end of your hallway by the elementary doors during your breakfast. High school we will sell in the hallway by the vending machine during your breakfast. High School Choir Students: Remember to turn in your Fireside trip note and payment before Thurs., Sept.30th. High School Choir Students: Your next New York trip payment is due by Monday, October 4th. Look at the statements handed out and see Mrs. Willis if you have any questions as to what you need to pay. The PTSO's Rural Route 1 popcorn sale is underway! Find an Ithaca student and order yours today! Order forms and money need to be turned into your elementary classroom teacher or to the office by Friday, October Thank you for your support! Attention Middle School Students: The VFW's Patriot's Pen essay contest is now open. The topic this year is "How Can I Be A Good American?" Lots of cash prizes for winners! Essays are due October 15. For more information and the rules, contact Mrs. Plonka. Attention High School Students: The VFW's Voice of Democracy Audio Essay contest is now open. The topic this year is "America: Where do we go from here?" Lots of cash prizes for winners! Essays are due October 15. For more information and the rules, contact Mrs. Plonka. Word of the Day: Zest - Zest means "keen enjoyment" or "an enjoyably exciting quality." The young couple has a zest for travel and adventure. This Day in History: Sept 29 marks the anniversary of the death of Weston's Principal, John Klang. Breakfasts and lunches are free to all students this year! But we still need your help. We encourage EVERYONE to complete an application for the Free and Reduced Meals program. These forms create statistics the Department of Public Instruction uses to provide additional funding and resources to schools for educational programs, such as Title 1. Those statistics are also used for teachers and districts to apply for grants or scholarship opportunities. Taking five minutes to complete the fillable pdf or handwrite the application can result in huge opportunities for your students and our school. All information is kept confidential. Only one district employee sees the applications, and that is only to enter the data. Please send completed applications in a sealed envelope to school with your student or mail to Ithaca School District Attn: Free and Reduced Meals 24615 State Hwy 58 Richland Center, WI 53581. https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/school-nutrition/doc/free-reduced-meal-application.doc Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.— Tyler Schauer

Ithaca is now in the Orange stage. Please go to the website to check out the matrix.

If you or someone you know is looking for a COVID testing site, these options are available through the end of September. As updates for these or other sites are available, Ithaca Schools will share them out.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Sept. 28th, 2021 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today: First Choice - Pizza, Second Choice - Italian Burger, Baked Beans, Pears, Bread Stick, Dessert, Milk NOTICE TO THOSE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES LAST YEAR: You have through Oct. 1st to re-apply for the program. Reapply by Oct. 1st. To the Ithaca WIHA team, congratulations on your performance this past weekend at the District 3 WIHA horse show. Teamwork, practice, and determination were evident in how you handled yourselves and your horse. Best wishes at the State WIHA Horse Show Oct 29-31 in Madison! You make us proud! 2nd hour middle school choir, please bring your chrome books, study material, and a high lighter. Join the Ithaca Volleyball team for PINK NIGHT! Tonight the Varsity Reserve and Varsity teams host Weston. Wear PINK and help support the fight against breast cancer! Enjoy supper at the game, too. Our Volleyball concessions Menu will include: Cheeseburgers, Hotdogs, Chips, Candy, Popcorn, Pickles, Pink cupcakes, Pink drinks & more! We hope to see you! Thank you for your support. GO BULLDOGS....DIG PINK!! Attention Youth Apprenticeship students: We still have a few students who are not properly signing out before going to work. Remember this is a privilege...you MUST sign out! If you do not sign out, your Youth Apprenticeship work privileges may be taken away. Please be responsible. Any questions or concerns please see Mrs. Kershner on Wednesday. Juniors and Seniors: Just a friendly reminder that Early College Credit, Start College Now, and CollEDGE Up Applications are due to Ms. Bevan by Friday, October 1st for Spring semester College courses. Please see Ms. Bevan or Mrs. Kershner with questions. National Honor Society Members: There is an NHS meeting in the LMC on Thursday, September 30th during Attack. We will be discussing the upcoming NHS induction ceremony. Popcorn Fridays are back! There will be a sale this Friday, October 1. Cost is 50 cents a bag, limit 2 bags per student please. Proceeds this week will go to the 2nd grade class. Middle school students, we will sell at the end of your hallway by the elementary doors during your breakfast. High school, we will sell in the hallway by the vending machine during your breakfast. High School Choir Students: Remember to turn in your Fireside trip note and payment before Thurs., Sept.30th. High School Choir Students: Your next New York trip payment is due by Monday, October 4th. Look at the statements handed out and see Mrs. Willis if you have any questions as to what you need to pay. The PTSO's Rural Route 1 popcorn sale is underway! Find an Ithaca student and order yours today! Order forms and money need to be turned into your elementary classroom teacher or to the office by Friday, October Thank you for your support! Attention Middle School Students: The VFW's Patriot's Pen essay contest is now open. The topic this year is "How Can I Be A Good American?" Lots of cash prizes for winners! Essays are due October 15. For more information and the rules, contact Mrs. Plonka. Attention High School Students: The VFW's Voice of Democracy Audio Essay contest is now open. The topic this year is "America: Where do we go from here?" Lots of cash prizes for winners! Essays are due October 15. For more information and the rules, contact Mrs. Plonka. You can help Ithaca Public Schools earn money and resources! It only takes 5 minutes! Did you know that completing an application for the Free and Reduced Meals program creates statistics that Ithaca may use to apply for grants and qualify for additional programs and resources? Only one district employee sees the applications, and that is only to enter the data. All information is kept confidential. Yes, breakfasts and lunches are free to all students this year, but we still need families to complete and submit the application forms. Use the fillable pdf application or handwrite to complete the forms. Place completed applications in an envelope if you’d prefer to send to school with your student or mail in completed applications to Ithaca School District Attn: Free and Reduced Meals 24615 State Hwy 58 Richland Center, WI 53581. https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/school-nutrition/doc/free-reduced-meal-application.doc This Date in History: Penicillin discovered by Sir Alexander Fleming - Sir Alexander Fleming was a young bacteriologist when an accidental discovery led to one of the great developments of modern medicine on September 28, 1928. Having left a plate of staphylococcus bacteria uncovered, Fleming noticed that a mold that had fallen on the culture had killed many of the bacteria. He identified the mold as penicillium notatum, similar to the kind found on bread. In 1929, Fleming introduced his mold by-product called penicillin to cure bacterial infections. Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.— none

Juniors and Seniors: Just a friendly reminder that Early College Credit, Start College Now, and CollEDGE Up Applications are due to Ms. Bevan by Friday, October 1st for Spring semester College courses. Explore the Southwest Technical College website and see Ms. Bevan or Mrs. Kershner with questions. https://swtc.edu/academics/earn-credit-in-high-school

The Class of 2022 and Advisors would like to send a huge thank you to the following: Ithaca Parents, Guardians, and Community Members for making Homecoming 2021 a huge success! WRCO for advertising/promoting all the events that happened on Saturday. Ithaca Staff Members for being flexible and willing to help when and where needed. Mr. Mezera, Mr. Deitelhoff, Ms. Jones, and Ms. Behrens for volunteering their time to help chaperone the dance on Saturday night. Mr. Mani, Mrs. Steinmetz, and Mrs. Penfield for helping us decorate the Commons. Frank, Ben, Tom, Larry, Sue, the best janitorial staff, for their additional hard work over the weekend. Ms. Cayse-Fry for allowing us to build the Senior Class float in the bus garage. Mrs. Thompson for updating the Ithaca app and Facebook page. Ms. Stocks and Ms. Loven would like to thank EVERYONE who helped guide us during this crazy, but memorable week. A special thank you to Ms. Durkin for providing her expertise and continually guiding us along the way!

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Sept. 27th, 2021 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today: First Choice - Tater Tot Casserole, Second Choice - Ham Sub, Baby Carrots & Dip, Peaches Pineapple, Dinner Roll, Milk NOTICE TO THOSE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES LAST YEAR: You have through Oct. 1st to re-apply for the program. Reapply by Oct. 1st Please release JV football at 2:20 for their game today. Bus leaves at 2:30. Congratulations to Kaylee Peterson for winning 1st place at the Cross Country meet in DeSoto on Saturday. There will be a representative from Southwest Technical College here today during Seminar time in the library. Please get a pass from Mrs. Kershner this morning if you are interested in visiting with her about opportunities at Southwest Tech. The rep from Southwest Tech. is Kaye Woodke and she should be able to meet with students in the library during Seminar time. Monica will be in on Monday, so could meet her and help with anything she may need. I will be available through email if anything comes up. Thank you! High School Choir Students: Remember to turn in your Fireside trip note and payment before Thurs., Sept.30th. High School Choir Students: Your next New York trip payment is due by Monday, October 4th. Look at the statements handed out and see Mrs. Willis if you have any questions as to what you need to pay. The PTSO's Rural Route 1 popcorn sale is underway! Find an Ithaca student and order yours today! Order forms and money need to be turned into your elementary classroom teacher or to the office by Friday, October Thank you for your support! Attention Middle School Students: The VFW's Patriot's Pen essay contest is now open. The topic this year is "How Can I Be A Good American?" Lots of cash prizes for winners! Essays are due October 15. For more information and the rules, contact Mrs. Plonka. Attention High School Students: The VFW's Voice of Democracy Audio Essay contest is now open. The topic this year is "America: Where do we go from here?" Lots of cash prizes for winners! Essays are due October 15. For more information and the rules, contact Mrs. Plonka. Breakfasts and lunches are free to all students this year! But we still need your help. We encourage EVERYONE to complete an application for the Free and Reduced Meals program. These forms create statistics the Department of Public Instruction uses to provide additional funding and resources to schools for educational programs, such as Title 1. Those statistics are also used for teachers and districts to apply for grants or scholarship opportunities. Taking five minutes to complete the fillable pdf or handwrite the application can result in huge opportunities for your students and our school. All information is kept confidential. Only one district employee sees the applications, and that is only to enter the data. Please send completed applications in a sealed envelope to school with your student or mail to Ithaca School District Attn: Free and Reduced Meals 24615 State Hwy 58 Richland Center, WI 53581. https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/school-nutrition/doc/free-reduced-meal-application.doc On September 27, 1939, 140,000 Polish troops were taken prisoner by the German invaders as Warsaw surrendered to Hitler’s army. The Poles fought bravely, but were able to hold on for only 26 days.On the heels of its victory, the Germans began a systematic program of terror, murder, and cruelty, executing members of Poland’s middle and upper classes: Doctors, teachers, priests, landowners, and businessmen were rounded up and killed. The Nazis had given this operation the benign-sounding name “Extraordinary Pacification Action.” Birthdays: Elementary—Cameron Beasley, James Layton H.S./M.S.— Magdalene Gschwind

September is Suicide Awareness Month. Approaching someone who is struggling can be difficult, but it's worth the discomfort to help save a life. Ask, listen, stay, secure, and call.

Today is Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. We are sending this notification that 2 students and 1 staff have tested positive for covid. We are now at Yellow om the matrix. (masks suggested, still required on buses)

2021 Homecoming Dance Hometown Heroes will be in the HS Commons from 8pm-11pm with Grand March at 9:30. Admission is $5, but there is no charge for Grand March viewing. Spectators for the Grand March are welcome but will be asked to depart after pictures to allow students to enjoy their Homecoming Dance experience.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Sept. 24th, 2021 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today: First Choice - BBQ Rib, Second Choice - Chicken Nuggets, Baked Beans, Pineapple, Dinner Roll, Milk NOTICE TO THOSE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES LAST YEAR: You have through Oct. 1st to re-apply for the program. Reapply by Oct. 1st Junior Class: There will be a very quick class meeting at 12:30 today in the band room. High School Choir Students: Remember to turn in your Fireside trip note and payment before Thurs., Sept.30th. High School Choir Students: Your next New York trip payment is due by Monday, October 4th. Look at the statements handed out and see Mrs. Willis if you have any questions as to what you need to pay. Great job High School students on showing your school and homecoming spirit this week. Congratulations to the winners of the class games last night. The winners of the spirit award are the seniors with 89 points, 2nd juniors with 80 points, 3rd sophomores with 68 and 4th freshman with 50 points. The seniors won the pizza party!!! Stay tuned for details! The PTSO will be selling spirit items and apparel in the gym on Saturday from 8 AM - 1 PM. We have yard signs too! The PTSO's Rural Route 1 popcorn sale is underway! Find an Ithaca student and order yours today! Order forms and money need to be turned into your elementary classroom teacher or to the office by Friday, October Thank you for your support! Attention Middle School Students: The VFW's Patriot's Pen essay contest is now open. The topic this year is "How Can I Be A Good American?" Lots of cash prizes for winners! Essays are due October 15. For more information and the rules, contact Mrs. Plonka. Attention High School Students: The VFW's Voice of Democracy Audio Essay contest is now open. The topic this year is "America: Where do we go from here?" Lots of cash prizes for winners! Essays are due October 15. For more information and the rules, contact Mrs. Plonka. You can help Ithaca Public Schools earn money and resources! It only takes 5 minutes! Did you know that completing an application for the Free and Reduced Meals program creates statistics that Ithaca may use to apply for grants and qualify for additional programs and resources? Only one district employee sees the applications, and that is only to enter the data. All information is kept confidential. Yes, breakfasts and lunches are free to all students this year, but we still need families to complete and submit the application forms. Use the fillable pdf application or handwrite to complete the forms. Place completed applications in an envelope if you’d prefer to send to school with your student or mail in completed applications to Ithaca School District Attn: Free and Reduced Meals 24615 State Hwy 58 Richland Center, WI 53581. https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/school-nutrition/doc/free-reduced-meal-application.doc Birthdays: Elementary—today: Oliver Ringelstetter, on Sunday: Briggs Maxwell, and John Weitzel H.S./M.S.— none Staff—Ms. Nugent

The Eighth Grade Science classes are learning and practicing their measurement skills in a fun unit called Rubberband Cannons. After measuring, averaging, and graphing their data, they will work together to choose the best variable settings to hit a target and compete with their classmates for the longest launch.