Ithaca School District

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Thu, Sept 19, 2024 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today: First Choice - Spaghetti with meat sauce & garlic bread, Second Choice - Chicken parmesan on a WG bun, Spinach salad with tomatoes, Apple slices, Salad Bar, Milk From Ms Schoen: Elementary teachers are seeking 10-12 grade teaching assistants (This would be on a pass from study hall system). Please see Ms Schoen if you can help. From Mrs. Kershner & Mrs. Wipperfurth: The RISE Mentoring Program will Kick-off TODAY Thursday, Sep 19th! Students, please check your email with information regarding the program this year. We are looking forward to a great year to inspire, encourage and support our little bulldogs! Thank you high school students for making a difference! From Ithaca Football: Youth football will meet again Thur, Sept 19th, and meet every Monday and Thursday for 4 weeks on the football field at 6:00. Practice will finish at 7:00. No sign up is required. The final practice will be October 11th 6-7pm. From Mrs. Stellner and Mrs. Pluemer: Middle and High School Sources of Strength will meet in the LMC on Thursday, September 19th. From Mrs. Deitelhoff and Mrs. Stellner: There will be a Senior Class Meeting during attack in Mrs. Deitelhoff’s room on Friday, September 20th. Ensure you check your email for important information. From PTSO: Our first Popcorn Friday will be this Friday, September 20. 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 2nd grade class! From Jill Plonka, Ithaca Happy Hour 4H Leader: Parents of students in grades Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd: the Ithaca Happy Hour 4-H Club is starting a Cloverbud after school Club. The first meeting will be after school on September 25 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! Word of the Day: Dally: to physically linger or dawdle, or to waste time. Three members of the hiking group were dallying and didn't arrive at the overlook until others were already starting to head back to the trailhead. 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 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 students and staff benefit greatly from the kindness of community donations for school supplies each year. Steve and Deb Dickey have continued the several year tradition, providing our students with an abundance of school supplies started by Evelyn Kolman, a 1942 graduate of Ithaca. We at Ithaca thank you for the continued support of our students.

Parents of Ithaca students in grades Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd, The Ithaca Happy Hour 4H Club is organizing a Cloverbud After-School Club at Ithaca. The first meeting will begin at 3:30pm on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. From 3:30 (children picked up by Mrs. Jill Plonka at 3:15pm) until 5:00 pm. Coming home with your child, and attached to this email, is a flyer with more information and contact information. You can contact Jill Plonka at japlonka@hotmail.com for more information. Children are encouraged to wear clothes that can get dirty and to come and have some fun!! 4H is a great experience for all and it begins with the Cloverbud Project!!

Are you exploring options for your soon-to-be driver? A new program called Driver Education Grant Program through the State of Wisconsin could have an opportunity for your family! Students who qualify for free/reduced lunch may apply below to have their classroom and behind-the-wheel driver training for a Class D (Regular) driver license paid for through the Driver Education Grant Program. Students with grants can enroll in any driver education program offered by an authorized driver education provider. The tuition will be paid directly to the Driver Training school. https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/teen-driver/teen-sfty/degrant.aspx

Mascots races are back at the 102nd Ithaca School Fair and Homecoming! School, business, and organization mascots are all welcome! Contact Rob Richards at Richards Insurance to sign up.

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Wed, Sept 18, 2024 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today: First Choice - Chicken burrito bowl; Second Choice- Turkey & provolone on sundried tomato wrap, Steamed peas, Peaches, Salad Bar, Milk Wisconsin Day of Observance: Wisconsin Day, Sep 18, 2024 Commemorates the assets that make Wisconsin a desirable place to live and work. Falls on the Wednesday of the third week of September, as part of Wonderful Wisconsin Week. Today, Wednesday, Sept 18, students will be released at 2:00 PM. Elementary pickup will begin at 1:45 PM. This is a planned day for professional development for faculty and staff. From Mrs. Kershner & Mrs. Wipperfurth: The RISE Mentoring Program will Kick-off this Thursday, Sep 19th! Students, please check your email with information regarding the program this year. We are looking forward to a great year to inspire, encourage and support our little bulldogs! If you haven’t signed-up but are interested, please reach out to Mrs. Kershner or Mrs. Wipperfurth. Thank you high school students for making a difference! From Ithaca Football: Youth football will meet again Thur, Sept 19th, and meet every Monday and Thursday for 4 weeks on the football field at 6:00. Practice will finish at 7:00. No sign up is required. The final practice will be October 11th 6-7pm. From Mrs. Stellner and Mrs. Pluemer: Middle and High School Sources of Strength will meet in the LMC on Thursday, September 19th. From Mrs. Deitelhoff and Mrs. Stellner: There will be a Senior Class Meeting during attack in Mrs. Deitelhoff’s room on Friday, September 20th. Ensure you check your email for important information. From PTSO: Our first Popcorn Friday will be this Friday, September 20. 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 2nd grade class! From Jill Plonka, Ithaca Happy Hour 4H Leader: Parents of students in grades Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd: the Ithaca Happy Hour 4-H Club is starting a Cloverbud after school Club. The first meeting will be after school on September 25 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! Word of the Day: Nebula: a large cloud of interstellar gas or dust. In nontechnical use, the word nebula also refers to a galaxy other than the Milky Way. We were eventually able to see the nebula through the telescope. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: On September 18, 1793, George Washington laid the cornerstone to the United States Capitol building, the home of the legislative branch of American government. The building would take nearly a century to complete, as architects came and went, the British set fire to it and it was called into use during the Civil War. Today, the Capitol building, with its famous cast-iron dome and important collection of American art, is part of the Capitol Complex, which includes six Congressional office buildings and three Library of Congress buildings, all developed in the 19th and 20th centuries. 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 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.

It's not too early to start planning your schedule for the 102nd Ithaca School Fair and Homecoming festivities. You won't want to miss a second of it all!

This is a reminder from the Ithaca School district. Wednesday, September 18th will be an early release, with elementary being released at 1:45 PM and the middle and high school at 2 PM. Please be advised, with the continued shortage of bus drivers, the delivery time of your student WILL be later than normal tomorrow. As always, if you intend to deviate from your student’s current transportation plan, please call the office at 608-585-2311. Remember, all changes to transportation needs must be called into the Ithaca office no later than 11 AM on the day of the change. Thank you

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Adults need to take care of their mental health also. Did you know the incidence of suicide in agriculture is among the highest of all industries? The Farmer Angel Network, a non-profit founded in Sauk County by friends and family in memory of their loved one, has made mental health a priority and a beacon of hope in the farming industry. They have local resources and references and are here to help. #SuicidePreventionMonth #FarmerMentalHealth https://www.wmtv15news.com/2024/09/16/sauk-co-nonprofit-harvesting-mental-health-support-wisconsin-farmers/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFWeedleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHU_Ne5xkZvboa-_b_MZRufn1M5cOEukBVPM0sFzoT3D-UWNwNPNFRJp3Ag_aem_eJe5GCHKT98DpeWzwRDcjQ

A good day starts with a good breakfast! Today our Bulldogs enjoyed chocolate-strawberry oatmeal parfaits for breakfast. ❤️ School Breakfast.

Ithaca will have a scheduled early release tomorrow - Wednesday. Elementary students will be released at 1:45 PM all other students at 2:01 PM. - Ithaca tendrá una salida anticipada programada para mañana, miércoles. Los estudiantes de primaria saldrán a la 1:45 p. m. y los demás estudiantes a las 2:01 p. m.

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Tue, Sept 17, 2024 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today - First Choice: Broccoli Cheese soup w/ asiago focaccia bread; Second Choice: American sub sandwich, Roasted carrots, Fruit cocktail, Salad Bar, Milk Wisconsin Day of Observance: U.S. Constitution Day On Wednesday, Sept 18, students will be released at 2:00 PM. Elementary pickup will begin at 1:45 PM. This is a planned day for professional development for faculty and staff. From Mrs. Burnley: There will be an FBLA meeting during Attack on Tues., Sept. 17 in Mrs. Burnley’s room. From Ms. Sprecher: Thank you to the Freshman class for doing concessions tonight for the volleyball game. From Mrs. Kershner & Mrs. Wipperfurth: The RISE Mentoring Program will Kick-off this Thursday, Sep 19th! Students, please check your email with information regarding the program this year. We are looking forward to a great year to inspire, encourage and support our little bulldogs! If you haven’t signed-up but are interested, please reach out to Mrs. Kershner or Mrs. Wipperfurth. Thank you high school students for making a difference! From Ithaca Football: Youth football will meet again Thur, Sept 19th, and meet every Monday and Thursday for 4 weeks on the football field at 6:00. Practice will finish at 7:00. No sign up is required. The final practice will be October 11th 6-7pm. From Mrs. Stellner and Mrs. Pluemer: Middle and High School Sources of Strength will meet in the LMC on Thursday, September 19th. From Mrs. Deitelhoff and Mrs. Stellner: There will be a Senior Class Meeting during attack in Mrs. Deitelhoff’s room on Friday, September 20th. From PTSO: Our first Popcorn Friday will be this Friday, September 20. 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 2nd grade class! From PTSO: Do you want to offer your time helping out? Do you want to earn hours towards scholarships or entries in a drawing? Do you need volunteer credit? If any of these fit you, consider volunteering for the PTSO. We are always looking for people to volunteer for things like: babysitting, working a shift at homecoming, helping run gingerbread night, attending a PTSO meeting, etc. If you are interested or would like more information, please reach out to Samantha Swenink at ithacaptso@gmail.com. WORD OF THE DAY: Liminal: a formal word most often used to describe an intermediate state, phase, or condition. The essay presents an image of the border region as a liminal zone where one culture blends into another. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: Beginning early on the morning of September 17, 1862, Confederate and Union troops in the Civil War clash near Maryland’s Antietam Creek in the bloodiest single day in American military history. The Constitution of the United States of America is signed by 39 delegates present at the conclusion of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. 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 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 School District will be holding community informational meetings concerning the upcoming referendum. If you missed yesterday's meeting in Keyesville, catch one or more of the next meetings. Upcoming sessions will be held Thursday night, September 19, at 7:00 at the Loyd Community Center; Monday night, September 23, at 7:00 at Ithaca Schools; Wednesday, October 2, at 5:45 at the Ithaca Community Gym; and Sunday morning, October 6, at 11:30 at the Willow Valley Church Hall.

Tonight's the night, youth footballers! Ithaca Youth Football will start tonight Monday, September 16 and meet every Monday and Thursday for 4 weeks. Meet at the football field at 6:00, and practice will finish at 7:00. No sign up is required. The final practice will be October 11th 6-7pm. 📷 Credit: Jeanette Simpson

Everyone loves a parade! All area businesses, candidates, organizations, families, and classes are invited to enter in the Ithaca School Fair and Homecoming Parade on Saturday, October 12. Line up is at 10 AM and the parade starts at 10:30. Welcome to the Jungle is our theme this year!

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Mon, Sept 16, 2024 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today: First Choice - Fish Sticks w/tartar sauce and WG roll; Second Choice - Chicken salad on WG bread, Coleslaw, Pineapple, Salad Bar, Milk Wisconsin Day of Observance: Mildred Fish Harnack Day Commemorates the only native-born American known to have been executed by the Gestapo in Nazi Germany. Mildred Fish Harnack was born in Milwaukee in 1902. On Wednesday, Sept 18, students will be released at 2pm. Elementary pickup will begin at 1:45pm. This is a planned day for professional development for faculty and staff. From Ithaca Football: Youth football will start next Mon, Sept 16 and meet every Monday and Thursday for 4 weeks. Meet at the football field at 6:00, and practice will finish at 7:00. No sign up is required. The final practice will be October 11th 6-7pm. From Mr. Kelly: Football players meet in my room after school today. Monday, Sept. 16th From Mrs. Burnley: There will be an FBLA meeting during Attack on Tues., Sept. 17 in Mrs. Burnley’s room. From Ms. Sprecher: Nobody is signed up to do concessions for the Tuesday, Sept. 17 Volleyball game. If nobody signs up, there will not be concessions that night. If your group is interested in helping, please contact Ms. Sprecher today. From PTSO: Do you want to offer your time helping out? Do you want to earn hours towards scholarships or entries in a drawing? Do you need volunteer credit? If any of these fit you, consider volunteering for the PTSO. We are always looking for people to volunteer for things like: babysitting, working a shift at homecoming, helping run gingerbread night, attending a PTSO meeting, etc. If you are interested or would like more information, please reach out to Samantha Swenink at ithacaptso@gmail.com. WORD OF THE DAY: Succor: something that you do or give to help someone who is suffering or in a difficult situation. We see it as our duty to give succor to those in need. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: On September 16, 1893, the largest land run in history began with more than 100,000 people pouring into the Cherokee Strip of Oklahoma to claim valuable land that had once belonged to Native Americans. With a single shot from a pistol the mad dash began, and land-hungry pioneers on horseback and in carriages raced forward to stake their claims to the best acres.

Young footballers! Ithaca Youth Football will start next Mon, Sept 16 and meet every Monday and Thursday for 4 weeks. Meet at the football field at 6:00, and practice will finish at 7:00. No sign up is required. The final practice will be October 11th 6-7pm.

September is #SuicideAwarenessMonth Suicide is complicated and tragic, but it is often preventable. Knowing the warning signs for suicide and how to get help can help save lives. Learn about behaviors that may be a sign that someone is thinking about suicide. For more information, visit https://go.nih.gov/cw9p2vx #shareNIMH

FairEntry is open for the Ithaca Fair! We've added several "fair themed" classes this year. Note: Following the Richland Co. Fair, no lactating dairy cattle will be shown this year due to the avian flu strain found in dairy herds across the country. Events listed on the first page are still pending while we are still organizing. https://www.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/20951

It's a beautiful, warm day in Ithaca. What could be better than a cool, crisp chicken Caesar salad? ❤️School Lunch