It's Red Ribbon Week at Ithaca! Students are encouraged to show everyone they intend to follow their dreams by wearing pajamas tomorrow.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Mon, Oct 28, 2024
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Chicken biscuit pot pie, Second Choice: Chicken Parmesan
From Coach Young:
Congratulations Ithaca Varsity Volleyball on earning the Division 5 Regional Championship after a 5 set thriller Saturday night. Come cheer on the Lady Bulldogs Thursday as they take on the Royall Panthers at Ithaca in the Sectional Semi-final. Game time is 7 pm.
From Ms. Schoen:
The Ithaca WIHA Team completed this past weekend at State WIHA in Madison. Team members Maggie Kershner and Ellie Otto represented our school extremely well and earned top placings in several classes. Congratulations to them as well as their coach Jenny Laue. If you are interested in joining the team, please see Ms Schoen or Mrs. Kershner.
From PTSO:
Join us Monday, October 28 for some fun. Trunk decorating will be from 4:30-5 pm and trunk-or-treating will be from 5-6:30 pm. This will be held in the North parking lot of the high school. PTSO will not be supplying the candy, so trunkers please bring your own treats to pass out. Prizes will be awarded for the top three voted trunks. We hope to see you there!
From Ms. Bevan:
Students taking the PSAT on Tuesday morning: please check your email for important reminders.
From Mrs. Ramsden:
Attention all middle school students, reminder to turn in your Student Council applications by Monday October 28th before 3pm. Thank you to all who attended the information meeting. If you missed the meeting and would like to apply, see Mrs. Ramsden.
From Mrs. Pluemer:
This week (October 28th-Nov. 1st), Ithaca observes Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon Week is a call to speak out in support of healthy choices. It also serves as a reminder that we are all empowered with shaping the communities around us through positivity, bravery, and strength.
Each day this week, we will have a trivia question about drugs and alcohol. The class that calls in first with the correct answer each day will win a prize. The Red Ribbon trivia question for the day is: How long does it take alcohol to affect the brain?
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 with or for tickets or with questions.
From Mrs. Thompson:
Freshmen, please remember to pay your class dues as soon as possible to Mrs. Thompson. Your treasurer will give you a receipt of payment.
Word of the Day:
Disbursement: a pay out money The company has made large disbursements for research.
This Day in History:
In 1965 the St. Louis Gateway Arch was completed. The 630-foot-high curve of stainless steel sits in the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial 100-acre park and is visited each year by more than 4 million people.
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.
Way to go Bulldogs!
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The Richland Center/Ithaca Cross Country teams had a big day at Sectionals! A huge congratulations to juniors Ryan Stadler, Clayton Lee, and Grace Fretz for qualifying for STATE Cross Country! This is the second trip for Ryan and Clayton, while Grace is making her debut in Wisconsin Rapids next Saturday at Ridges Golf Course. If you are interested in a t-shirt to show your support, the link is below! https://www.gardenhillgraphics.com/rchs-cc
A big thank you to our football and volleyball players who were able to come and read to some of the elementary classrooms! The young Bulldogs really enjoyed this!
Mrs. Pluemer’s Life Skills class prepares for next week’s observance of Red Ribbon week. The focus of Red Ribbon week is making healthy choices and staying drug-free, to be in the best position to achieve life goals.
A big thank you to our football and volleyball players who were able to come and read to some of the elementary classrooms! The young Bulldogs really enjoyed this!
More updates from the Ithaca FFA crew in Indianapolis for the National Convention! What great experiences they are having.
Day 3 in Indy!!! The morning was spent checking out the downtown and discovered a fun area around Monument Circle. We put on official dress and made our way to the National Convention Expo Center. Some great shopping and catching up with some of the WI State Officers. Concert to finish of the day!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Fri, Oct 25, 2024
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Pizza Dippers, Second Choice: Crispy Fish Tacos
Please release Cross Country Athletes at 9:30 am
From Mrs. Burnley:
Order a 2024-2025 Ithaca High School Yearbook by TODAY, Friday, October 25 to purchase it at the lowest price of $43. Yearbooks can be purchased online at Jostens.com or you can get an order form in room 318 from Mrs. Burnley. Yearbooks do not have to be paid for when you order if you use the form in Mrs. Burnley’s room. If you want a yearbook, contact Mrs. Burnley before the end of school today.
From Ms. Bevan:
Today, Friday, October 25, will be a full Choir Day for both middle and high school.
From PTSO:
Join us Monday, October 28 for some fun. Trunk decorating will be from 4:30-5 pm and trunk-or-treating will be from 5-6:30 pm. This will be held in the North parking lot of the high school. PTSO will not be supplying the candy, so trunkers please bring your own treats to pass out. Prizes will be awarded for the top three voted trunks. We hope to see you there!
From Mrs. Ramsden:
Attention all middle school students, reminder to turn in your Student Council applications by Monday October 28th before 3pm. Thank you to all who attended the information meeting. If you missed the meeting and would like to apply, see Mrs. Ramsden.
From Mrs. Pluemer:
Red Ribbon Week is observed each year from October 23rd until October 31st. The purpose of Red Ribbon Week is to present a visible commitment to living a safe, healthy, and drug-free life. The campaign is designed to create awareness concerning the problems related to the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs and to support the decision to live a drug-free lifestyle. Next week, students will have opportunities to participate in activities to learn more about healthy choices, personal responsibility, and facts about drugs and drug abuse prevention.
From Mrs. Pluemer:
Starting Monday, October 28th, there will be daily trivia questions related to substance misuse and healthy choices, in observance of Red Ribbon Week. The first classroom to call into the office with the correct answer will win a prize.
From Mrs. Thompson:
Freshmen, please remember to pay your class dues as soon as possible to Mrs. Thompson. Your treasurer will give you a receipt of payment.
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.
Ithaca believes in a drug free future for our students. Join us in celebrating Ithaca Red Ribbon Week (October 28-November 1). Learn more about Red Ribbon Week with this brief history.
https://youtu.be/wDkvX9yZz34?si=Kf8UiqbLkgNiVij2
When the internet is down, we have to get our creative juices flowing. The 5th grade students played roll a story. Ask your child tonight to share these amazing stories with you. You can even use this method at home! It's a great day to be a Bulldog!
Elementary students are encouraged to show their spirit for Red Ribbon Week with Dress Up Days! Monday is "Drug Free to me looks like..." What does being drug free look like to you? Show us!
After a first round bye, the Ithaca Lady Bulldogs will host North Crawford. The Trojans are coming off a victory over LaFarge Tuesday night. Join us at Ithaca tonight for playoff volleyball, gametime is 7 PM.
The 9-0 Ithaca Bulldog football team will host Randolph Friday night in playoff action at 7 PM.
*Team photo courtesy of Jeanette Bork Simpson
It'll be a fun and spooky Monday at Ithaca! The PTSO will hold their annual Trunk-or-Treat on Monday, October 28. Trunk decorating will be from 4:30-5 pm and trunk-or-treating will be from 5-6:30 pm. This will be held in the North parking lot of the high school. PTSO will not be supplying the candy, so trunkers please bring your own treats to pass out. Prizes will be awarded for the top three voted trunks. We hope to see you there!
Middle and high school students at Ithaca learned about new books to read in Mrs. Zorea's book talk presentation. Mrs. Zorea went to classrooms to pitch ten books for each grade. Book talks are an opportunity for students to learn about books available in the school library, and many titles were checked out by students that day!
Mrs. Boland's 4th hour class made up of 7th graders and two 4th graders learned about scale factor. They have to use their knowledge to make a scale drawing with measurements of the classroom. The students worked hard and enjoyed this lesson.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Thu, Oct 24, 2024
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla, Second Choice: Pizza Grilled Cheese
From Mrs. Ramsden:
Attention all middle school students, reminder to turn in your Student Council applications by Monday October 28th before 3pm. Thank you to all who attended the information meeting. If you missed the meeting and would like application see Mrs. Ramsden.
From Mrs. Burnley:
Order a 2024-2025 Ithaca High School Yearbook by Friday, October 25 to purchase it at the lowest price of $43. Yearbooks can be purchased online at Jostens.com or you can get an order form in room 318 from Mrs. Burnley.
From PTSO:
The PTSO will hold their annual Trunk-or-Treat on Monday, October 28. Trunk decorating will be from 4:30-5 pm and trunk-or-treating will be from 5-6:30 pm. This will be held in the North parking lot of the high school. PTSO will not be supplying the candy, so trunkers please bring your own treats to pass out. Prizes will be awarded for the top three voted trunks. We hope to see you there!
From Mrs. Pluemer:
Red Ribbon Week is observed each year from October 23rd until October 31st. The purpose of Red Ribbon Week is to present a visible commitment to living a safe, healthy, and drug-free life. The campaign is designed to create awareness concerning the problems related to the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs and to support the decision to live a drug-free lifestyle. Next week, students will have opportunities to participate in activities to learn more about healthy choices, personal responsibility, and facts about drugs and drug abuse prevention.
From Mrs. Pluemer:
Starting Monday, October 28th, there will be daily trivia questions related to substance misuse and healthy choices, in observance of Red Ribbon Week. The first classroom to call into the office with the correct answer will win a prize.
Word of the Day:
Garnish: to add decorative or tasty touches Mandy likes to garnish her mashed potatoes with chives and a dollop of sour cream.
This Day in History:
In 1938, the 40-hour workweek went into effect under the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act.
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.
Red Ribbon Week is observed each year from October 23rd until October 31st. The purpose of Red Ribbon Week is to present a visible commitment to living a safe, healthy, and drug-free life. The campaign is designed to create awareness concerning the problems related to the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs and to support the decision to live a drug-free lifestyle. Next week, students will have opportunities to participate in activities to learn more about healthy choices, personal responsibility, and facts about drugs and drug abuse prevention.
Coming November 7th we will have the Magic of Isaiah for the Ithaca family reading night celebration. He will perform a magic show using the powerful magic of reading. Please join us for dinner provided by the PTSO at 5:30 and the magic show to follow. Additionally, Miller Photography is providing an opportunity for your family to get a group photo. Your students have brought home a flyer with an RSVP to be returned to the classroom teacher. RSVPs are being accepted through this Friday, October 25th.
