The Kiwanis will be distributing new and slightly used coats for kids on Thursday, November 7th from 5:30 -7:30 at the Nazarene Outreach Center in Richland Center.
Ithaca Public Schools is seeking to hire a highly qualified, collaborative, high school math/science instructor. Read more and apply on the WECAN website at https://wecan.education.wisc.edu/#/.
Attn MS and HS students: Anyone interested in entering the Teaching Today WI Dream Career Essay Contest can get a copy of the guidelines from Mrs. Plonka. These essays are due in Word or pdf format to Mrs. Plonka by November 30. Cash prizes are awarded to the top 12 entries in the state and are published in the Teaching Today WI newspaper.
Any students in grades 3-12 who are interested in entering the Appelly Poetry contest should get an entry form and rules form from Mrs. Plonka. Your poems must be turned in to Mrs. Plonka on or by November 6.
A reminder that Richland County nurses will be here on Nov. 7th from 9:00-12:00 in the multi-purpose room to give flu vaccines to students that returned permission slips. If you want your child to be vaccinated, please fill out the permission slip and return to the school. High School students should stop in the office for permission slips.
Today Middle and High School students attended the Save a Life Tour at our school. They watched a moving interview of a teenager who was driving a car with her friend and brother when another driver hit their car. Her brother was killed by that distracted driver. Our speaker discussed the opportunity to be given a second chance - but that opportunity doesn't always happen for everyone. Choices behind the wheel don't always just impact ourselves. The video was emotional and very powerful. Our HS/MS students and staff were given the chance to drive simulators while texting and "impaired." Be prepared for your students to comment on some of your driving habits, and encourage conversations about safe driving behaviors. Our students and children are our most valuable possessions.
https://www.wsaw.com/video?vid=493203871
A reminder that there will be an informative meeting and registration for kindergarten through 6th grade youth basketball players on Monday, November 4th at 6:30pm in the commons area. Please attend if your child plans to play youth basketball this winter.
NED yoyo sales will take place daily in the MPR from 7:30-7:50. Students eating breakfast should come up after they finish eating. If yours breaks, see Ms. Schoen.
Need a Christmas idea? The online spiritwear store is now open! Orders may be placed online until midnight, November 15. Paper order forms with checks are due in the school office by 3 P.M. November 15. No late orders will be processed. Free delivery to school will be mid-December. Just in time for Christmas! A few new items added this year. Check it out! https://www.idoshirts.com/online-stores/ithaca-ptso-online-store/
Elementary classes are observing Red Ribbon week by "Planting the Promise" for a healthy, drug-free life. K-5 are making promises to their future selves of how they are going to reach their dreams and goals, with a display by the Elementary doors. Grades 2-5 planted red tulip bulbs outside the Elementary playground, to commemorate the beauty of a healthy, drug-free life.
Red Ribbon Week is observed from October 23rd-October 31st. It is a celebration of healthy, drug-free choices and lifestyles. Prescription and over-the-
counter drugs are the most commonly misused substances by Americans age 14 and older, after marijuana and alcohol. (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
Open to the Public: The Save A Life Tour is coming to Ithaca this Friday! The nation’s leading impaired and distracted driving prevention program is a comprehensive high impact safe driving awareness program that informs, educates, and demonstrates the potentially deadly consequences resulting from poor choices and decisions made by the operator of a motor vehicle. The 45 minute presentation will begin at 8:00am.
Our staff advocates for students every day, not just during school hours. Mrs. Prouty testified during an executive session and public session on the importance of our dedicated educators for special needs students.
https://wiseye.org/player/?clientID=2789595964&eventID=2019051079&startStreamAt=16555&stopStreamAt=16806
We know our kids well. But could we identify signs or symptoms of drug or alcohol abuse? During Red Ribbon Week and everyday all year, we encourage you to review some early warning signs and ways to look for them.
https://drugfree.org/article/spotting-drug-use/
Any High School AND Middle School students interested in participating in Science Quiz Bowl in January please meet with Mrs. Plonka in the LMC on Thursday - not today - at Attack time for details.
On Sunday, November 3rd, the DNR and Richland County and Conservation Committee are holding a Landowner Field Day: Winter Tree Identification. at 1:00pm at Ash Creek Community Forest. Participants will practice identifying trees and hike using a new trail map. Contact Juli Van Cleve to RSVP or receive more information.
Red Ribbon Week is observed from October 23rd-October 31st. It is a celebration of healthy, drug-free choices and lifestyles. High school seniors who smoke marijuana are 2 times more likely to receive a traffic ticket and 65% more likely to get into an accident than other teens. (U.S. Department of Transportation)
If you would have any interest in being a host family for an International Student for the remainder of this school year, please contact Meredith Bevan at bevamer@ithaca.k12.wi.us or (608) 585-2311. Thanks for considering this opportunity.
Frozen custard and great food fast! Wednesday, October 30th, the Art Club will be hosting Share Night at Culver's from 4-8pm. Please come and support the Ithaca Art Club!
There is a high school girls' basketball sign-up sheet on Mr. Klang's door. If you are interested in playing this year please sign up by Friday.