Ithaca Kindness Week starts today! The fifth grade are leading the elementary in creating a culture of kindness and compassion throughout the school. Kindness flowers encourage a positive culture of kindness by making everyone feel important and valued. Spread kindness!
On Friday, elementary students spent time at the School Forest with the EELs and Mr. Cler. We did lots of sledding. The kids made “snow ice-cream”, and they had a scavenger hunt.
On Wednesday March 13th, the senior class will be hosting Share Night at Culvers in Richland Center from 4-8 pm. Please come out and support the seniors!
The Ithaca School District presented an Engaging Families in Literacy Program on March 5th for parents of students in 3rd grade through 8th grade. The program was held from 5:15-6:30. Mrs. Jenna Wipperfurth, one of the elementary special education teachers along with Mrs. Andrea Newkirk the Reading Specialist, welcomed parents and explained the goals for the evening. Our program began with a presentation from Ms. Kathy Stoltz, the children’s librarian at the Brewer Library. Mrs. Emily Zorea gave book talks and modeled how to use the digital library. Mrs. Shawna Kitsembel and Mrs. Denise Huffar modeled strategies to assist children with decoding words, comprehension, and fluency. The Middle School Student Council babysat children during the parent presentation. We appreciate the deal on pizzas through Pizza Hut and the delicious bars that were donated by Kris Ortiz from Center Cafe. Thank you to Mrs. Michele Wobschall for her assistance prior to our presentation. This event would not have been possible without the support of our elementary principal, Mrs. Schoen.
The Career Education Cooperative expo was designed for sophomore and junior students in the Ithaca, Hillsboro, Richland Center, Kickapoo, Riverdale and Eagle schools to explore the opportunity of Youth Apprenticeship available to them as well as meet local business representatives who support the Apprenticeship program. This gave the students the opportunity to ask questions and learn about some amazing businesses in our community they may not be aware of as they begin planning for their future beyond high school. Students can begin employment as early as June 1 prior to starting their junior year and can also earn up to six paid college credits each year. Co-directors of the program are Pam Kaufman and Monica Kershner.
Betsy Wiedenfeld was diagnosed with colon cancer on January 15, 2019. She is currently awaiting surgery and treatment. In the meantime, she has been unable to work, and needs the support she offers to so many others in their own times of need. Betsy has cared for many young Bulldogs in her in-home daycare, which she has had to close since her diagnosis. The Ithaca Lions are partnering with Thrivent Financial, RC Class of 1983, and many local groups to host a pancake breakfast to assist Betsy and her family during this stressful and challenging time. Any silent auction or bake sale questions may be directed to Heather Dickey. Others looking to donate time or talents may contact the Ithaca Lions.
All elementary students read the Golden Archer Book Award nominees and voted for the book they felt should win the award. The Golden Archer book award is given by the WEMPTA (Wisconsin Educational Media and Technology) organization. It is one of the few children's book awards in the nation that is chosen entirely by students.
The book nominees included:
Horrible Bear by Ame Dyckman
Bruce's Big Move by Ryan Higgins
Wolf in the Snow by Matthew Cordell
Creepy Pair of Underwear by Aaron Reynolds
"Creepy Pair of Underwear" was our school's hands-down winner. "Wolf in the Snow" came in second, and was followed in votes by "Bruce's Big Move".
Today’s Winner of the $50.00 Ithaca Wrestling Raffle is Remmington Fowell.
Ithaca Kindness Week starts Monday, March 11-15. The fifth grade will lead the elementary in creating a culture of kindness and compassion throughout the school. Each day will be dedicated to doing kind acts and spreading awareness about the importance of being kind to each other. We are happy to invite YOU to participate using the Family Edition checklist. This checklist will come home on Monday and you and your student can work together to complete the checklist anytime, anywhere. Please share your Random Acts of Kindness with us through social media using the #ithacakindnesschallenge2019 at the end of the week we will randomly choose a family who participated for a prize. Not only is this a great way to spread joy and kindness but also a way to show our students how social media can be used in a positive way. Remember to have fun and be creative!
Reminder: Friday, March 8, from 6-7:30 is our FREE Ithaca Family and Friends Bingo night in the Ithaca School Commons!
We have TONS of awesome prizes donated by area businesses like Lime Ridge Ag, Community First Bank, Jones Chevrolet, Fillback Ford, Greeley Signs, Olson Trucking, Simpson's Tractor, AutoZone, The Robin's Nest, Prem Meats, Richards Insurance, and Main Street Books Reedsburg along with gift certificates to Oakwood, The Richland Locker, Prem Meats, Arthur's, Pizza Hut, Center Cafe, GAP Fit-N-Fun, The Robin's Nest, Chet's Feed & Seed, Bindl Tire, Kelly's Coffee, The Ithaca Library Book Fair, and Galaxie Skate Center. The PTSO threw in some fun games, toys, gift baskets, and lots of Ithaca spiritwear too! Can't wait to see you there!
This week is School Social Work week. School Social Workers support the school community and fellow school professionals by contributing to a team approach. Mrs. Pluemer is especially thankful for the wonderful, supportive staff, parents, students, and others with whom she has the privilege to serve the Ithaca community. The Ithaca students and staff are thankful for all she does for us as well!
In social studies, fourth grade students created dioramas representing the early Native American groups and their Wisconsin environments. Students studied about the homes, environment, food, and cultural traditions of these people. These early groups inhabited Wisconsin from 10,000 B.C. to 1200 A.D. The Paleo, Archaic, Woodland, Mississippian, Oneota groups are represented in the dioramas that are currently displayed in the library.
Our Ithaca neighbor, Emma Clary, helped save local woman, Brenda Perkins, on the side of the road by performing CPR. Wow! (Do you know CPR?)
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There will be a popcorn sale this Friday, March 8. Cost is 50 cents a bag, limit 2 bags per student please. Proceeds this week will go to the 2nd grade class. Popcorn will be sold to middle and high school students at Attack time with teacher permission.
Today’s Winner of the $50.00 Ithaca Wrestling Raffle is Jeremiah Ringelstetter.
Plan ahead families! The Ithaca High School Scholarship Awards Program will be held on Friday, May 17th at 10am. There will be a luncheon to follow for seniors, their parents, and scholarship donor guests.
This week is School Social Work Week! School Social Workers:
• Enhance professional capacity of school personnel
• Facilitate engagement between student, family, school, and community
• Promote a school climate and culture conducive to student learning and teaching excellence
• Actively participate in team collaboration and problem-solving
Remember your School Social Worker this week!
Its THROWBACK THURSDAY time! Ithaca Schools, at one time, had a school newspaper named THE PURPLE QUILL. This is a picture of the staff, but what year was this picture taken? A. 1964 B. 1969 C. 1974 D. 1977
High School Baseball: There will be a team meeting in Coach Kelly's room on Friday March 8th immediately after school. Be There!!
Today’s Winner of the $50.00 Ithaca Wrestling Raffle is Jesse Hash.