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!
Life-long Ithaca district resident, Valedictorian of the Ithaca High School class of 1947, and retired area educator passes away at age 95.
Mary Elizabeth (Durst) Lins died Thursday, November 7 at the age of 95.
Mary was a twin born in 1929, in Ithaca Township, Richland County. She attended the Catholic grade school at St.Mary’s- Keyesville and graduated as Valedictorian of the Ithaca High School class of 1947 and went on to the Richland County Teacher’s College. She earned her Bachelors in Education at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.
Mary started her teaching career in a one-room school at Hillside and later at Loyd. Later, she was asked to be an instructor at the Richland County Teacher’s College.
Mary was asked to teach mid-year at Ithaca Elementary School as a long-term substitute. The next year she was hired as a full-time teacher and thoroughly enjoyed helping students throughout the final 20 years of her teaching career. The love of teaching was especially rewarding when she could help a student who had fallen behind get back up to their grade level by the time she was done teaching them.
Mary's teaching career spanned 35 years while also teaching Leathercraft for 4-H and CCD religious education for 31 years. Her parish life also included 21 years keeping the financial records for the Keyesville parish. During this time, she won the inaugural Ithaca “Teacher of the Year” award, the Dr. Ken Solis Award for Excellence in Teaching, the Ithaca Hall of Fame Community Service award, and the Women of Light award from the Diocese of La Crosse. She and her husband Bernard also received the Strangers and Guests award from the Diocese of La Crosse for service to the parish. In 1958, Mary was recognized by the Wisconsin Governor’s Commission on Human Rights for successfully integrating black and white children in a one room school.
Among survivors are her children, all Ithaca graduates as well: Alan (Amy) Lins, Mark (Ann) Lins, and Anne (Bob) Roth.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary- Keyesville on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 11:00 AM with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Clary Memorial Funeral Home with visitation from 4:00 PM to 6:45 PM and a rosary at 6:45 PM. Also, rosary and visitation will be held on Saturday at church- Keyesville with rosary at 9:30 AM and visitation from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM.
Please visit the Clary Memorial Funeral Home website for the complete obituary: https://www.clarymemorialfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Mary-Lins/#!/Obituary
Congratulations to the Ithaca Football Booster Club calendar raffle winner for November 8th, Tom Even. Thank you to all who support Ithaca Football and this fundraiser.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Fri, Nov 8, 2024
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Cheese Ravioli, Second Choice: Cheddarwurst
From Andrea Newkirk and Summer Seehawer:
On November 7, 2024, over 80 people attended Ithaca’s Title 1 Family Reading Event featuring the Magic of Isaiah Foster. Mr. Foster presented his Magic of Reading show which highlighted the importance of reading 20 minutes each day and using your imagination through the use of magic tricks. Prior to the magic show, Andrea Newkirk held the Annual Title 1 Meeting which included information about the Title 1 Reading Program, the reading curriculum, and the assessments used at Ithaca. At the end of the event, children were able to pick out a new book to take home. Thank you to all of the families that attended this event and to Sam Hilby and the Ithaca PTSO for providing supper prior for this event. Andrea Newkirk and Summer Seehawer are grateful to Frank Wastlick, Sue Meyer, Ben Murphy, and Tom Walker for their assistance in setting up for the event and helping with the clean up, to Adam Hess for assisting with the sound system, Juli Thompson for promoting the event, and Mrs. Schoen for attending and supporting our reading events. A huge thank you goes out to Juana Miller for taking pictures throughout the event. We truly appreciate Kara Steinmetz, Holly King, Alyssa Mueller, Kailey Newkirk, and Trista Pluemer for all of their assistance in setting up, serving the meal, and cleaning up.
From the school office:
A pair of black Foster Grant brand prescription glasses were found in the Ithaca Traverse last week. If these may be yours, please stop in the office to claim them.
From Football Boosters:
Football Calendar Raffle Winner for November 8th, Tom Even - Congratulations!
From Mrs. Thompson:
Freshmen will have a class meeting today, Friday, Nov 8th at the end of lunch in Mr. Nee’s room.
From Mrs. Kershner:
Youth Apprenticeship students, please email your picture of you ‘working on the job’ to Mrs Kershner by Friday, November 8th. It is important to get these pictures submitted- thank you.
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting on Friday, November 8th during ATTACK in Ms. Ernzen’s room.
From PTSO:
This Friday, November 8 from 3:45-6:30 p.m. is Rural Route 1 Popcorn pickup. Please plan to pick up your order or make other arrangements if you are unable to pick it up. All orders need to be picked up during this time, due to allergens in the building. If you have any questions please reach out to Karia Brown at joekariabrown@gmail.com.
From Ms Schoen:
The Ithaca Lions is seeking volunteers for the benefit breakfast on Sunday, November 10, 2024 for Chris Koch. Please sign up to help out!
From Mr. Klang:
There will be a youth basketball sign-up meeting Monday, November 11th at 6 pm in the commons. This will be for 1st-5th grade boys and girls. A parent/guardian must be there to fill out forms.
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 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 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 Tues, 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.
Word of the Day:
Alliaceous: having the odor or taste of garlic or onion The chef added an alliaceous kick of onion to nearly every dish at her restaurant.
This Day in History:
In 1972, the American cable television company HBO officially debuted as it aired the 1971 film Sometimes a Great Notion, which starred Paul Newman.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Thu, Nov 7, 2024
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today:
First Choice: Orange Chicken Bowl
Second Choice: Hot Dog
From the school office:
A pair of black Foster Grant brand prescription glasses were found in the Ithaca Traverse last week. If these may be yours, please stop in the office to claim them.
From Football Boosters:
Football Calendar Raffle Winner for November 6th = Becca Keller and November 7th = Deb Fargen, Congratulations!
From Mrs. Kershner:
RISE mentors, you will meet this Thursday, Nov 7th with your little Bulldogs. Please remember your time and meet in the library for a fun fall craft to build together.
Youth Apprenticeship students, please email your picture of you ‘working on the job’ to Mrs Kershner by Friday, November 8th. It is important to get these pictures submitted- thank you.
From PTSO:
This Friday, November 8 from 3:45-6:30 p.m. is Rural Route 1 Popcorn pickup. Please plan to pick up your order or make other arrangements if you are unable to pick it up. All orders need to be picked up during this time, due to allergens in the building. If you have any questions please reach out to Karia Brown at joekariabrown@gmail.com.
From Ms Schoen:
The Ithaca Lions is seeking volunteers for the benefit breakfast on Sunday, November 10, 2024 for Chris Koch. Please sign up to help out!
From Mr. Klang:
There will be a youth basketball sign-up meeting Monday, November 11th at 6 pm in the commons. This will be for 1st-5th grade boys and girls. A parent/guardian must be there to fill out forms.
From PTSO:
Our next PTSO meeting will be November 12 at 3:30pm in the Room 103. We hope to see you there!
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting on Friday, November 8th during ATTACK in Ms. Ernzen’s room.
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 Tues, 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.
Word of the Day:
Dedication: devotion, loyalty, or commitment, can also refer to a message of affection or gratitude It took a lot of hard work and dedication, but we managed to finish the project on time. Her novel includes a brief dedication to her family.
This Day in History:
In 1885, at a remote spot in the mountains of British Columbia, the last spike was driven into Canada’s first transcontinental railway. It took five years for the 4,600 kilometers of track to be completed.
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 Boosters Calendar Raffle Winners are: for November 6th is Becca Keller and November 7th is Deb Fargen, Congratulations!
Hello Ithaca family and friends. It's that time of year when the Holidays are fast approaching. The Ithaca Elf Shop, hosted by the Middle School Student Council, is looking for donations of new or used gifts for elementary students to purchase for parents, grandparents or guardians. Each item is .25 cents and the gifts will be beautifully gift wrapped by our amazing Ithaca Students. We are looking for knickknacks, new hats, gloves, kitchen items, home decor, Christmas decor, and collectibles. So clean out those closets , cupboards and basements as we would love to help put a smile on a child's face as they find that special gift for a loved one. DONATIONS MAY BE DROPPED OFF AT THE ITHACA SCHOOL OFFICE.
Thank you from Mrs. Ramsden and The Middle School Student Council.
Thank you! Ithaca Pride will always run deep. This is never more pronounced than when we support our students. Ithaca Public Schools wants to thank voters for passing the proposed referendum. Our school, our students, are strong because our community is strong and places a priority on quality education. As has always been done, our school board of education and our administrative staff will continue to honor our tax payers' commitment to quality education in a fiscally responsible manner. Again, thank you for voting with Ithaca Pride.
Stop by Culvers in Richland Center tonight from 4 PM until 8 PM for a delicious meal and SHARE NIGHT. Tonight's SHARE NIGHT will benefit the Ithaca Art Club!
Join Ithaca Public Schools students and staff as we honor veterans with a Veterans Day Program on Monday, November 11th beginning at 1:30 pm in the High School gym. All are welcome to attend!
Stop in today for the Ithaca FFA fall blood drive in the Community Gym until 2:15. Fall into giving! Drop ins welcome, and currently no waiting! Donations are currently low, and some hospitals only have a 3 day supply of blood available to them, so please consider giving blood today!
On November 3, 2024, the Ithaca High School Chapter of the National Honor Society welcomed new members during its Induction Ceremony. Students completed a lengthy application prior to selection to document their commitment to scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Ms. Elaine Stafford gave the guest speaker presentation, focusing on the importance of service in our lives. New inductees include Magdalene Gschwind, Devin Ihm, Kaylee Manning, Jacey Maxwell, Callie Muckler, Benjamin Otto, Trista Pluemer, and Kerrick Thompson.
Shown in photo; front row from left to right; Abby Plonka, Jadyn Boland, Kailey Newkirk, Arianna Louis, Holly King, Trista Pluemer, Callie Muckler, Maggie Gschwind, Izabela Ortiz, Ally Plonka,
Back row from left to right: Tristen Peterson, Bailey Wanless, Jacey Maxwell, Kerrick Thompson, Keegan Jones, Kaylee Manning, Benjamin Otto, Devin Ihm, Hewsten Garcia-Boland, and Sammy Clary. Not pictured: Maggie Kershner and Alyssa Mueller.
With the seasons changing and the weather getting colder, don't forget to sweater up your Bulldog!
Thanks Patty S. for the AWESOME swag for the dog!
REMINDER:
There will be no classes tomorrow, Wednesday, due to parent / teacher conferences.
Conferences will be held from 11 am to 7 pm.
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No habrá clases mañana miércoles debido a conferencias de padres y maestros.
Las conferencias se llevarán a cabo de 11 a 19 horas.
Congratulations to the November 5th Ithaca Football Booster calendar raffle winner, Justin Griffin!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Tue, Nov 5, 2024
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Chicken Burrito Bowl, Second Choice: Chicken fajita wrap (cold)
From Football Boosters:
Football Calendar Raffle Winner for November 5th, Justin Griffin- Congratulations!
From Middle School Student Council:
Our first meeting will be on Tuesday, November 5th during Attack in room 114.
From Mrs. Burnley:
There will be an FBLA meeting on Tuesday, Nov 5th during ATTACK in Mrs. Burnley’s room. Please remember to bring $20 for your dues. It’s not too late to join!
From Ms Durkin:
Come out and join the Ithaca Art Club this Wednesday night for Culver’s Share Night from 4-8pm.
From Ithaca FFA:
The Ithaca FFA is hosting our community Blood Drive on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at the Ithaca Community Gym. Time slots are available from 9:30-2:15. You can call 866-MIBLOOD or Melissa Sprecher at 608-585-2311 ext 310 or go to Versiti.org. Donations are currently low and some hospitals only have a 3 day supply of blood available to them, so please consider giving blood today!
From Mrs. Kershner:
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) will kick off Huddle group this Thursday, Nov 7th at 7am. Join us for a pancake breakfast and an inspiring devotion. All are welcome.
RISE mentors will meet this Thursday, Nov 7th with your little Bulldogs. Please remember your time and meet in the library for a fun fall craft to build together.
Youth Apprenticeship students, please email your picture of you ‘working on the job’ to Mrs Kershner by Friday, November 8th. It is important to get these pictures submitted- thank you.
From PTSO:
This Friday, November 8 from 3:45-6:30 p.m. is Rural Route 1 Popcorn pickup. Please plan to pick up your order or make other arrangements if you are unable to pick it up. All orders need to be picked up during this time, due to allergens in the building. If you have any questions please reach out to Karia Brown at joekariabrown@gmail.com.
From Ms Schoen:
The Ithaca Lions is seeking volunteers for the benefit breakfast on Sunday, November 10, 2024 for Chris Koch. Please sign up to help out!
From Mr. Klang:
There will be a youth basketball sign-up meeting Monday, November 11th at 6 pm in the commons. This will be for 1st-5th grade boys and girls. A parent/guardian must be there to fill out forms.
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 Tues, 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.
Word of the Day:
Psephology (see-FAH-luh-jee) : the scientific study of elections Brianna was excited to learn that a course on psephology on the schedule for next semester will coincide with local and state elections.
This Day in History:
On November 5, 1872, 48 years before American women gained the right to vote, women’s rights activist Susan B. Anthony illegally attempted to cast a vote in the presidential election. Anthony, who had devoted five decades of her life to women’s suffrage, was arrested two weeks later for the shenanigan—and was tried and convicted the following 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
Our area's best pancakes are being served, and you'll want to get some! The Ithaca Lions are hosting one of their famous pancake breakfast fundraisers this Sunday, November 10th in support of Ithaca alumni, Chris Koch who was recently severely injured. Enjoy the best pancakes along with scrambled eggs, ham, cheese, and applesauce from 7:00 am until 12:30 pm in the Ithaca School Commons. If you'd like to assist by volunteering or contributing to the bake sale or silent auction, reach out to an Ithaca Lion or the names listed on the flyer. #WhereTheresANeedTheresALion
Fall into giving! The Ithaca FFA is hosting a blood drive tomorrow, November 6th in the Community Gym with time slots available from 9:30 am until 2:15 pm. You can call 866-MIBLOOD or Melissa Sprecher at 608-585-2311 ext 310 or go to Versiti.org. Donations are currently low, and some hospitals only have a 3 day supply of blood available to them, so please consider giving blood today!
The Ithaca Football Calendar Raffle Winners for the weekend and today are: November 2nd = Braeden Freestone, November 3rd = AJ Fowell, November 4th = Jeremiah Ringelstetter. Congratulations!
Ithaca families! You are invited!
The Webb Care Closet (at Webb Middle School) will be open during parent teacher conference without an appointment Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 4-7:30 pm and Friday, November 8,2024 from 8-11:30 am. Everything is free. Please be respectful and kind to those who are working in the Webb Care Closet, as everyone is a volunteer. In order to help as many people as possible, there is a limit of ONE winter coat, pair of boots, or snow pants per person and must be present to get them. Reach out to your child's teacher or principal or email the Webb Care Closet contact person at lrose@rsd.k12.wi.us if you have any questions. We sincerely thank the Webb Care Closet for including Ithaca families!
