Randy is showing off his talent in Ms Durkin's art class with his "Renaissance Bulldog".
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Fri, Nov 15, 2024
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza, Second Choice: Sunbutter and Jelly Uncrustable
From Ms. Bevan:
Today, November 15th is a full Choir day for all groups.
From Mr. Herbst:
High school students, the conditions to earn ATTACK Release are: The student must have an executed PARENT/GUARDIAN PERMISSION FORM on file in the School Office. The student must not have any grade lower than a C-, as verified by a Skyward grade report. The student cannot have any missing assignments, as verified by teachers. A student taking courses through Acellus, an accredited online school used for credit recovery, must be at or beyond their lesson benchmarks, as verified by the school counselor. This timeline for this check is: Fri, Nov 15 Last day to submit assignments for this check; Mon, Nov 18 Teachers submit information to Mr. Herbst; Tue, Nov 19 Mr. Herbst will send an email to release privilege recipients; Wed, Nov 20 ATTACK Release begins
From Football Boosters:
Football Calendar Raffle Winner for November 15th, John Johnson - Congratulations!
From Mrs. Zorea:
There is a National Honor Society meeting this Friday, November 15 during ATTACK in the Library.
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be this Friday, November 15. Elementary students, your classroom teacher will take your order and money. Middle School and High School students you will be able to purchase yours during breakfast, at the end of your hallways. Cost is $0.50 per bag, limit 2 bags per person. Help support the 3rd grade class!
From Ms. Schmitt:
Are you looking for some musical entertainment? The Richland Concert Association is hosting a piano concert by Myung Hee Chung on Sunday, November 17 at 2pm. RCA concerts are held at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, and are always FREE for students! For more information, contact Ms. Schmitt
From Mr. Kyle Louis:
The newly formed Young Investors Club will have an informational meeting on Mon, Nov 18 during ATTACK time in the LMC. Come see what we’re about!
From Mr. Klang:
The Ithaca basketball apparel store is up and running. Please place any orders by Tuesday, November 19. https://sportsworld.chipply.com/IthacaGBB2024/
From PTSO:
Check it out……NEW design and NEW items. Here is the link for the PTSO Winter Apparel Sale. Sales run now through Sunday, November 24. https://iptso24.itemorder.com/
From Mrs. Burnley:
SENIORS: The deadline to submit your required Senior Portrait, Baby Picture, Senior Quote, and Favorite Song is rapidly approaching. The required submissions and the optional submissions (Then and Now Pictures, Through the Years Pictures, and Senior Legacy) are due by Wednesday, November 27. See Mrs. Burnley if you have questions.
Word of the Day:
Cachet: a synonym of prestige to refer to the respect and admiration someone His research in Antarctica gave him a certain cachet among other scientists.
This Day in History:
Microsoft released the Xbox gaming console on November 15, 2001, dramatically influencing the history of consumer entertainment technology. Developing the Xbox had been enormously expensive, and the cost of building each unit outweighed the sales price, which meant game sales were crucial to the project’s success.
From Mr. Herbst:
We will continue to announce birthdays at the beginning of the school day; however, they will no longer be listed on the announcements that are sent to the general public.
From Mr. Herbst:
Parents/guardians are informed of field trips via permission slips. Unlike an athletic event or music concert, field trips are not open invitations for the general public to attend. Therefore, as a safety precaution, field trips will no longer be listed on the calendar on the District's website.
The Ithaca Football Booster Calendar Raffle Winner for November 15th, is John Johnson ! Congratulations!
Yesterday members of the Ithaca FFA prepared 88 meals and delivered them to our local farmers. They packed sandwiches, potato salad and coleslaw along with homemade desserts. Thank you to Kaul Park for donating soda, Carr Valley Cheese, and the families who made desserts. We greatly appreciate it! We can’t wait to deliver more meals in the future! Our second year was a great success!!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Thur, Nov 14, 2024
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Turkey and Gravy Hot Sandwich made from scratch
Second Choice: Chicken Caesar Salad
From Mr. Herbst:
High school students, the conditions to earn ATTACK Release are:
The student must have an executed PARENT/GUARDIAN PERMISSION FORM on file in the School Office.
The student must not have any grade lower than a C-, as verified by a Skyward grade report.
The student cannot have any missing assignments, as verified by teachers.
A student taking courses through Acellus, an accredited online school used for credit recovery, must be at or beyond their lesson benchmarks, as verified by the school counselor.
This timeline for this check is:
Fri, Nov 15 Last day to submit assignments for this check
Mon, Nov 18 Teachers submit information to Mr. Herbst
Tue, Nov 19 Mr. Herbst will send an email to release privilege recipients
Wed, Nov 20 ATTACK Release begins
From Football Boosters:
Football Calendar Raffle Winner for November 14th, Bill Fargen - Congratulations!
From the Middle School Student Council:
Our next meeting will be on Thursday, November 14 during attack time in Room 114. We will be discussing candy gram sales for the week of November 18. Also, Don’t forget to bring your signed contracts if you haven’t turned them in.
From Ithaca Music Boosters:
The Alsum Farms fruit, nuts, and cheese spread fundraiser is open! Back this year is the December calendar raffle. All fundraising materials have been handed out to Grades 6 through 12 band and choir students. Alsum forms and money must be turned in by Thurs, Nov 14th. Absolutely no late orders will be accepted due to estimated delivery of Dec 12th. Calendar raffle tickets and money must be turned in before Thanksgiving break. Can’t sell yours? Others are asking for more tickets. See Mrs Thompson for questions or for tickets.
From Mrs. Stellner and Mrs. Pluemer:
There will be a middle and high school Sources of Strength meeting on Thursday, November 14, during ATTACK in the library.
From Mrs. Zorea:
There is a National Honor Society meeting this Friday, November 15 during ATTACK in the Library.
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be this Friday, November 15. Elementary students, your classroom teacher will take your order and money. Middle School and High School students you will be able to purchase yours during breakfast, at the end of your hallways. Cost is $0.50 per bag, limit 2 bags per person. Help support the 3rd grade class!
From Ms. Schmitt:
Are you looking for some musical entertainment? The Richland Concert Association is hosting a piano concert by Myung Hee Chung on Sunday, November 17 at 2pm. RCA concerts are held at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, and are always FREE for students! For more information, contact Ms. Schmitt.
From Mr. Kyle Louis:
The newly formed Young Investors Club will have an informational meeting on Mon, Nov 18 during ATTACK time in the LMC. Come see what we’re about!
From Mr. Klang:
The Ithaca basketball apparel store is up and running. Please place any orders by Tuesday, November 19. https://sportsworld.chipply.com/IthacaGBB2024/
From PTSO:
Check it out……NEW design and NEW items. Here is the link for the PTSO Winter Apparel Sale. Sales run now through Sunday, November 24. https://iptso24.itemorder.com/
From Mrs. Burnley:
SENIORS: The deadline to submit your required Senior Portrait, Baby Picture, Senior Quote, and Favorite Song is rapidly approaching. The required submissions and the optional submissions (Then and Now Pictures, Through the Years Pictures, and Senior Legacy) are due by Wednesday, November 27. See Mrs. Burnley if you have questions.
Word of the Day:
Raddled: confused or befuddled. Raddled can also describe things that are broken-down or worn.We were met at the door by a raddled old man who turned out to be the homeowner. Louisa was delighted to discover a raddled old radio in her grandparents’ attic, even though it didn’t work.
This Day in History:
November 14, 1969 Apollo 12, the second manned mission to the surface of the moon, was launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, with astronauts Charles Conrad, Jr.; Richard F. Gordon, Jr.; and Alan L. Bean aboard.
From Mr. Herbst:
We will continue to announce birthdays at the beginning of the school day; however, they will no longer be listed on the announcements that are sent to the general public.
From Mr. Herbst:
Parents/guardians are informed of field trips via permission slips. Unlike an athletic event or music concert, field trips are not open invitations for the general public to attend. Therefore, as a safety precaution, field trips will no longer be listed on the calendar on the District's website.
Congratulations to the Ithaca Football Boosters Calendar Raffle Winner for November 14th, Bill Fargen!
Part of Ag Exploratory class is exploring FFA. After learning of the different Career Development Events available, the students got to try them out in a Mock CDE contest.
Ms. Sprecher’s Floriculture class recently finished color theory. To show their knowledge of colors, the students were given sugar cookies and white frosting with dye to make the three primary colors. From those three colors, they had to make secondary and tertiary colors to frost their cookies to make an edible color wheel
Popcorn Friday will be this Friday, November 15. Elementary students, your classroom teacher will take your order and money. Middle School and High School students you will be able to purchase yours during breakfast, at the end of your hallways. Cost is $0.50 per bag, limit 2 bags per person. Help support the 3rd grade class!
Congratulations to the Ithaca Football Boosters Calendar Raffle Winner for November 13th, Jessie Stellner! Thank you to all who support Ithaca Football and this fundraiser.
CESA 3 in Fennimore is hosting a Substitute Teacher Training session on December 3rd from 9:00am until 2:00pm. The cost of the registration is $100, and it includes a provided lunch. To qualify for a substitute teacher license, a registrant must hold the minimum of an associate degree. That degree, or higher, along with the training will allow them to obtain a Three Year Short Term Substitute license.
Please sign up! The need for substitute teachers in our area is large! Please use the link and flyer for information and registration.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Wed, Nov 13, 2024
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Chicken Gyro on Pita Bread (hot sandwich), Second Choice: Polish Sausage
From Football Boosters:
Football Calendar Raffle Winner for November 13th, Jessie Stellner - Congratulations!
From Mr. Andresen:
The Math Team will have a meeting on Wednesday, November 13th, during ATTACK Time. All grades and ability levels are encouraged to attend.
From 4-H:
Parents of students in grades Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd: the Ithaca Happy Hour 4-H Cloverbud after school Club’s next meeting will be after school on November 13 until 5 PM. Notes are going home with your children. Contact IHH club leader Jill Plonka at japlonka@hotmail.com if you have any questions. Wear some clothes you can get dirty and come and have some fun and check out 4-H!
From the Middle School Student Council:
Our next meeting will be on November 14 during attack time in Room 114. We will be discussing candy gram sales for the week of November 18. Also, Don’t forget to bring your signed contracts if you haven’t turned them in.
From Ithaca Music Boosters:
The Alsum Farms fruit, nuts, and cheese spread fundraiser is open! Back this year is the December calendar raffle. All fundraising materials have been handed out to Grades 6 through 12 band and choir students. Alsum forms and money must be turned in by Thurs, Nov 14th. Absolutely no late orders will be accepted due to estimated delivery of Dec 12th. Calendar raffle tickets and money must be turned in before Thanksgiving break. Can’t sell yours? Others are asking for more tickets. See Mrs Thompson for questions or for tickets.
From Mrs. Stellner and Mrs. Pluemer:
There will be a middle and high school Sources of Strength meeting on Thursday, November 14th, during ATTACK in the library.
From Mrs. Zorea:
There is a National Honor Society meeting this Friday, November 15 during Attack in the Library.
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be this Friday, November 15. Elementary students, your classroom teacher will take your order and money. Middle School and High School students you will be able to purchase yours during breakfast, at the end of your hallways. Cost is $0.50 per bag, limit 2 bags per person. Help support the 3rd grade class!
From Ms. Schmitt:
Are you looking for some musical entertainment? The Richland Concert Association is hosting a piano concert by Myung Hee Chung on Sunday, November 17 at 2pm. RCA concerts are held at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, and are always FREE for students! For more information, contact Ms. Schmitt
From Mr. Kyle Louis:
The newly formed Young Investors Club will have an informational meeting on Mon, Nov 18th during ATTACK time in the LMC. Come see what we’re about!
From Mr. Klang:
The Ithaca basketball apparel store is up and running. Please place any orders by November 19th.
https://sportsworld.chipply.com/IthacaGBB2024/
From Mrs. Burnley:
SENIORS: The deadline to submit your required Senior Portrait, Baby Picture, Senior Quote, and Favorite Song is rapidly approaching. The required submissions and the optional submissions (Then and Now Pictures, Through the Years Pictures, and Senior Legacy) are due by WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27. See Mrs. Burnley if you have questions.
From PTSO:
Check it out……NEW design and NEW items. Here is the link for the PTSO Winter Apparel Sale. Sales run now through November 24. https://iptso24.itemorder.com/
Word of the Day:
Bevy: a large group of people or things The new streaming platform featured a bevy of new movies to choose from.
This Day in History:
In 1982 the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated on this day. The simple V-shaped black-granite wall inscribed with the names of the 57,939 Americans who died in the conflict, arranged in order of death, not rank, as is common in other memorials, is located in Washington DC and visited by more than 5 million people each year.
From Mr. Herbst:
We will continue to announce birthdays at the beginning of the school day; however, they will no longer be listed on the announcements that are sent to the general public.
From Mr. Herbst:
Parents/guardians are informed of field trips via permission slips. Unlike an athletic event or music concert, field trips are not open invitations for the general public to attend. Therefore, as a safety precaution, field trips will no longer be listed on the calendar on the District's website.
The Ithaca/Weston Wrestling Club would like to thank the Ithaca School District, the Weston School District as well as our sponsors as we were able to purchase a new wrestling mat for the upcoming season. The Varsity will first take the mat on December 5th at Mauston. We will also be hosting T-shirt night at Ithaca on Jan 7th, a High School Tournament on January 18th at Weston, a Middle School Tournament on February 13th at Weston, and our annual Youth Tournament on March 8th at Weston. We are looking forward to the upcoming season!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Tue, Nov 12, 2024
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Hot Ham & Swiss, Second Choice: Chicken Caesar Wrap
From Mrs. Behrens:
First Hour Band Lessons are canceled for today.
From Football Boosters:
Football Calendar Raffle Winner for November 12th, Erik Wetley - Congratulations!
From Ms. Sprecher:
The HS FFA will meet today, Tuesday, November 12, during ATTACK in Ms. Sprecher room. We will be discussing the upcoming meals for farmers and holiday events.
From Mr. Huebsch:
There will be a High School Boys' Basketball meeting in Mr. Kelly’s room during ATTACK on Tuesday, November 12th.
From PTSO:
Our next PTSO meeting will be November 12 at 3:30 pm in Room 103. We hope to see you there!
From Mr. Klang:
The high school football awards night will be Tuesday, November 12th, at 6:30 pm in the commons.
From Mr. Klang:
There will be a high school girls basketball meeting during the last 10 minutes of lunch today, November 12th in Mr. Klang's room.
From Mr. Andresen:
The Math Team will have a meeting on Wednesday, November 13th, during ATTACK Time. All grades and ability levels are encouraged to attend.
From 4-H:
Parents of students in grades Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd: the Ithaca Happy Hour 4-H Cloverbud after school Club’s next meeting will be after school on November 13 until 5 PM. Notes are going home with your children. Contact IHH club leader Jill Plonka at japlonka@hotmail.com if you have any questions. Wear some clothes you can get dirty and come and have some fun and check out 4-H!
From the Middle School Student Council: Our next meeting will be on November 14 during attack time in room 114. We will be discussing candy gram sales for the week of November 18. Also, Don’t forget to bring your signed contracts if you haven’t turned them in.
From Ithaca Music Boosters:
The Alsum Farms fruit, nuts, and cheese spread fundraiser is open! Back this year is the December calendar raffle. All fundraising materials have been handed out to Grades 6 through 12 band and choir students. Alsum forms and money must be turned in by Thurs, Nov 14th. Absolutely no late orders will be accepted due to estimated delivery of Dec 12th. Calendar raffle tickets and money must be turned in before Thanksgiving break. Can’t sell yours? Others are asking for more tickets. See Mrs Thompson for questions or for tickets.
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be this Friday, November 15. Elementary students, your classroom teacher will take your order and money. Middle School and High School students you will be able to purchase yours during breakfast, at the end of your hallways. Cost is $0.50 per bag, limit 2 bags per person. Help support the 3rd grade class!
From Ms. Schmitt:
Are you looking for some musical entertainment? The Richland Concert Association is hosting a piano concert by Myung Hee Chung on Sunday, November 17 at 2pm. RCA concerts are held at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, and are always FREE for students! For more information, contact Ms. Schmitt
From Mr. Klang:
The Ithaca basketball apparel store is up and running. Please place any orders by November 19th.
https://sportsworld.chipply.com/IthacaGBB2024/
From Mrs. Burnley:
SENIORS: The deadline to submit your required Senior Portrait, Baby Picture, Senior Quote, and Favorite Song is rapidly approaching. The required submissions and the optional submissions (Then and Now Pictures, Through the Years Pictures, and Senior Legacy) are due by WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27. See Mrs. Burnley if you have questions.
From PTSO:
Check it out……NEW design and NEW items. Here is the link for the PTSO Winter Apparel Sale. Sales run now through November 24. https://iptso24.itemorder.com/
Word of the Day:
Extricate: to free or remove entanglement or difficulty She hasn't been able to extricate herself from her legal problems.
This Day in History:
November 12, 1980, the U.S. space probe Voyager 1 reached the planet Saturn.
From Mr. Herbst:
We will continue to announce birthdays at the beginning of the school day; however, they will no longer be listed on the announcements that are sent to the general public.
From Mr. Herbst:
Parents/guardians are informed of field trips via permission slips. Unlike an athletic event or music concert, field trips are not open invitations for the general public to attend. Therefore, as a safety precaution, field trips will no longer be listed on the calendar on the District's website.
Today's Ithaca Football Booster Calendar Raffle Winner for November 12th is Erik Wetley. Congratulations!
Check it out! The Ithaca PTSO Winter Apparel Sale is open now! NEW design and NEW items.
Sales run now through November 24th.
https://iptso24.itemorder.com/
Ithaca Elementary 5th graders had a special guest this morning! Their classroom teacher, Mrs. Preuss, came to visit with her new baby, John. She is a member of the Cazenovia American Legion Auxiliary Post 491 and came in to share a Veteran’s Day comic with her students!
The Alsum Farms fruit, nuts, and cheese spread fundraiser is open! Back this year is the December calendar raffle. All fundraising materials have been handed out to Grades 6 through 12 band and choir students. Alsum forms and money must be turned in by Thur, Nov 14th. Absolutely no late orders will be accepted due to estimated delivery of Dec 12th. Calendar raffle tickets and money must be turned in before Thanksgiving break. Can’t sell yours? Others are asking for more tickets. See Mrs Thompson for questions or for tickets.
The Ithaca Football Boosters Calendar Raffle Winners for November 9th through today (respectively) are: Jamie Heffener, Andy Rinehart, Lisa Bomkamp. Congratulations!
All are invited today to join Ithaca Public Schools students and staff as we honor veterans with a Veterans Day Program beginning at 1:30 pm in the High School gym.
