Attention students in 4K - 8th: If you are interested in playing softball, baseball, or coach pitch this season, please be sure to register on Thursday, March 16. Registration will be set up in the school common from 5 to 7 PM. Payment is required at the time of registration and we can not guarantee placement on a team after this date! Get more details and download the registration form here https://bit.ly/IYBReg and direct questions to LLPulvermacher@gmail.com.
The phones at Ithaca are functioning normally again. We thank you for your understanding during this time.
As of this time Ithaca does NOT have landline phone service (inbound OR outbound). The proper parties are working on getting this restored. We will provide updates as they become available. If you need to reach the school via email please use the following email address: office@ithaca.k12.wi.us - thanks!
Happy Americorps Week, everyone! My name is Julie Severance, your Americorps Farm to School Specialist. I am proud to serve the children and families that make up the Ithaca community. Every day I have the opportunity to interact with students and teachers to help spread the word about delicious, nutritious local food. I am grateful for this opportunity and look forward to the rest of my service.
High School Spring Trap Club sign up closes Mar 20. No late entries are accepted after the closing date. League begins March 26th. Anyone wanting to join or wants more information may contact Weston Trap coach Jerry Larrabee 608/960-7010 or River Valley Trap coach Kim Crook. Register online http://wiclaytarget.com/2022/12/21/spring-league-athlete-registration-information-2/ Your coach will give you the code.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Tues, Mar 14, 2023
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Pizza Dippers, Second Choice: Cheese Burger, Broccoli, Blueberries, WG Sliced Bread, Dessert, Milk
From Mr. Crawford and Mrs. Niemeyer:
Congrats on a wonderful solo and ensemble contest this past Saturday, March 11th. We are extremely proud of how well you represented Ithaca. Way to go musicians!
From the Wrestling Booster Club:
Congratulations to the Wrestling Calendar Raffle Winners: March 11: Melissa Shimniok, March 12: Amber Hilby, March 13: Kevin Koch, March 14: Tom Dounda
From the FFA:
High School FFA will meet during Attack today in Ms. Sprecher room. Your permission slips for the contest this week are due today.
Congratulations to the three teams that competed at the Janesville CDE. Placing 1st and qualifying for state in Dairy Products is Elli Durst (2nd place individual), David Fargen (3rd place individual) Evan Gomez (4th place individual) and Holly King (5th place individual) The livestock evaluation team also placed first with Talena Sprecher top individual, Logan Anderson 4th place individual and Ethan Birkrem and Annabeth Sprecher rounding out the team. Wildlife took 6th among the practice team with Dante Kleinsasser, Cody Byrnes, Ethan Stowell and Keegan Jones. Great job contestants!
From the PTSO:
Our March PTSO meeting will be held Tuesday, March 14 at 3:45 p.m. in the LMC. Babysitting will be provided. We hope to see you there!
From Coach Lorenz:
The Ithaca/Weston Track and Field apparel store is open until Tuesday, March 14th at midnight. Get yours and support our team! https://ithacawestontr23.itemorder.com/shop/home/
From Mr. Andresen:
The rescheduled day for conference and state math contest is Wednesday, March 15th during 8th hour and ATTACK Time. Please come directly to Mr. Andresen’s room (#311) so you can start immediately. Mr. Andresen will contact your 8th hour teacher for attendance. Good luck to all competitors!
Final Chance to Register for Youth Softball & Baseball—March 16:
Attention students in 4K - 8th: If you are interested in playing softball, baseball, or coach pitch this season, please be sure to register on Thursday, March 16. Registration will be set up in the school common from 5 to 7 PM. Payment is required at the time of registration and we can not guarantee placement on a team after this date! Get more details and download the registration form here https://bit.ly/IYBReg and direct questions to LLPulvermacher@gmail.com.
Baseball apparel store is now open. Get your new baseball gear for the upcoming season. Store closes March 19th! https://2023ithacabaseball.itemorder.com/
From Ms Schoen:
Do you ride horse? Join the Ithaca/RC Horse Club! Member meeting Monday, March 20, 5:45pm at Ithaca Schools Ithaca and Richland Center students currently in grades 5-11 are eligible to participate. If you have questions, contact Ms Schoen.
From Weston and River Valley Trap Club:
High School Spring Trap Club sign up closes Mar 20. No late entries are accepted after the closing date. League begins March 26th. Anyone wanting to join or wants more information may contact Weston Trap coach Jerry Larrabee 608/960-7010 or River Valley Trap coach Kim Crook. Register online http://wiclaytarget.com/2022/12/21/spring-league-athlete-registration-information-2/ Your coach will give you the code.
From Ms Schoen:
We are seeking responsible HS students to assist with summer school June 12-23. Volunteer hours will be available during this time. Please see Ms. Schoen if you are interested.
From Miss Schmitt:
Wesley Brown is collecting cans for Ben Huebsch! Cans can be dropped off in Miss Schmitt’s room, 204, and Wes will be donating all of his proceeds to the Huebsch family. The last day to drop off cans is May 2.
Word of the Day: Repartee can refer to either “a conversation in which clever statements and replies are made quickly” or a single “quick and witty reply.” It can also refer to one’s cleverness and wit in conversation, as in “an aunt widely known for her repartee at family gatherings.” The twins’ repartee at the back of the class always cracked up their classmates, though their teacher was rarely amused.
This Day in History: On March 14, 1879, Albert Einstein is born, the son of a Jewish electrical engineer in Ulm, Germany. Einstein’s theories of special and general relativity drastically altered human understanding of the universe, and his work in particle and energy theory helped make possible quantum mechanics and, ultimately, the atomic bomb.
Birthdays:
Elementary: none
MS/HS: Logan Anderson, Aaron Jacobson
Mark your calendars! Ithaca Music is hosting an Italian Dinner and Cabaret on Friday, April 28! Dinner includes dinner salad, warm bread, a choice of baked ziti or alfredo, and dessert. After dinner, enjoy student performances to showcase the wide variety of talent that Ithaca has to offer!
Due to Parent-Teacher Conferences, there is NO SCHOOL for students today. Conferences for elementary, middle and high school students run from 10am until 6pm. Feel free to browse the book fair while you're here!
DON'T FORGET! Due to Parent-Teacher Conferences, there is NO SCHOOL for students on Monday, March 13th. Conferences for elementary, middle and high school students run from 10am until 6pm. Feel free to browse the book fair while you're here!
Reminder: Bingo starts tonight in the Ithaca School Commons at 6 PM. FCCLA will be serving concessions including walking tacos! Supper and fun are served tonight! See you then!
The Scholastic Book Fair has arrived! Our wonderful driver braved the weather to deliver a wide variety of material for all ages. Really! There is something for all of our Bulldogs. Shop online and order or come next week to shop in person. The Book Fair is open during Parent-Teacher Conferences Monday from 10am until 6pm. Students may shop during normal school hours with their class or with permission from their teacher and family.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/ithacaelementaryschool
There is no high school track and field practice tonight. Do a workout on your own. Please remember Monday is dress up night, and practice is 3:45pm until 5:30pm. Bring your papers in if you haven't yet. Don't forget to shop on the apparel store until March 14th.
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Schools often are one of the first places where mental health issues are recognized and addressed. Join us and thank a School Social Worker during #SSWweek2023 and advocate for the need for more School Social Workers today! #WeRise2023
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Fri, Mar 10, 2023
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Fish Sticks, Second Choice: Ham & Cheese Wrap, Cheesy Broccoli, Fresh fruit, WG Dinner rolls, Milk
From the Wrestling Booster Club:
Congratulations to the Wrestling Calendar Raffle Winners. March 10: Gina Templen
From Mr. Andresen:
A reminder to all math competitors - due to the late start, today's competition is canceled. It will be made up at a later date. Listen to the announcements for details!
From the PTSO:
The Ithaca PTSO will be selling spirit wear and spirit items at Bingo night. We will be selling T-shirts, umbrellas, and yard signs among other items. Refresh your spring wardrobe and support your school's PTSO!
From the PTSO:
The PTSO's FREE Bingo Night will be held Fri, Mar 10 starting at 6 PM in the commons. Lots of prizes! Concessions will be sold by the FCCLA. Visit our website www.IthacaPTSO.org for more details. Can't wait to see you there!
From the PTSO:
Our March PTSO meeting will be held Tuesday, March 14 at 3:45 p.m. in the LMC. Babysitting will be provided. We hope to see you there!
Final Chance to Register for Youth Softball & Baseball-March 16
Attention students in 4K - 8th: If you are interested in playing softball, baseball, or coach pitch this season, please be sure to register on Thursday, March 16. Registration will be set up in the school common from 5 to 7 PM. Payment is required at the time of registration and we can not guarantee placement on a team after this date! Get more details and download the registration form here https://bit.ly/IYBReg and direct questions to LLPulvermacher@gmail.com.
Baseball apparel store is now open. Get your new baseball gear for the upcoming season. Store closes March 19th! https://2023ithacabaseball.itemorder.com/
From Weston and River Valley Trap Club:
High School Spring Trap Club sign up closes Mar 20. No late entries are accepted after the closing date. League begins March 26th. Anyone wanting to join or wants more information may contact Weston Trap coach Jerry Larrabee 608/960-7010 or River Valley Trap coach Kim Crook. Register online http://wiclaytarget.com/2022/12/21/spring-league-athlete-registration-information-2/ Your coach will give you the code.
From Ms Schoen:
We are seeking responsible HS students to assist with summer school June 12-23. Volunteer hours will be available during this time. Please see Ms. Schoen if you are interested.
From Miss Schmitt:
Wesley Brown is collecting cans for Ben Huebsch! Cans can be dropped off in Miss Schmitt's room, 204, and Wes will be donating all of his proceeds to the Huebsch family. The last day to drop off cans is May 2.
Birthdays:
Elementary: Willow Kitsembel, Sun-Jett Elliott
MS/HS: none
Staff: Ms Umhoefer, Sun-Ms Jensen
From Mrs. Burnley for FBLA Week Friday, March 10:
Good morning from Ithaca FBLA! Thank you for celebrating FBLA week with us and supporting the March of Dimes Foundation! Unfortunately, due to the uncertain weather, we will not be having Donut Friday today. We will work on rescheduling it. The last trivia question is: The FBLA State Leadership Conference will be held in Green Bay, WI on April 17th and 18th. How many Ithaca High School Students will be attending the SLC as contestants? A: 10 Good luck at SLC Emma Coy, Maggie Gschwind, Alana Nelson, Elise Newkirk, Kailey Newkirk, Tristen Peterson, Abby Plonka, Talena Sprecher, Erica Steinmetz and Alivia Young!
today is Friday, March 10. Ithaca has a two hour delay
today is Friday, March 10. Ithaca has a two hour delay
The School Social Work Association of America is proud to promote National School Social Work Week, held the first full calendar week of March (Sunday - Saturday). SSWAA collects and shares resources to help you celebrate and promote School Social Work Week. We hope you will make some great plans to celebrate as well as receive much-deserved recognition for the vital role that you provide to students, administrators, teachers, educators, parents, and the community!
The theme for National School Social Work Week 2023 is “We Rise.” School Social Workers rise up - supporting their students, families, and school communities. School Social Workers rise to share hope. They rise to listen and understand. They rise to challenge inequities. They rise to support all students.
#WeRise2023 #SSWWeek2023
The Ithaca weight room and the Ithaca PE dept are raising money for new equipment. Order your shirt before the store closes. Check out the two designs and color options below. To order, go to https://www.gardenhillgraphics.com/weightroom
There will be no Softball Parent meeting tonight. Please contact Paula Boland for information if needed.