Ithaca School District

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Monday, March 18, 2024 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today - First Choice: Cheese Pizza, Second Choice: Quesadilla, Hash brown, mixed fruit, WG roll, milk Congratulations to the Ithaca High School forensics students on a very successful district contest! Ithaca advanced 14 entries to the state contest which will be held on Friday, April 19th on the UW-Madison campus. Baseball apparel store is now open. The store will close Sunday, March 24th at 11:59 pm. https://ithacabaseball24.itemorder.com/ From Mr. Tobin: Come support your friends and peers at the Florida send-off concert! This concert will showcase what the High School band is playing in Florida and will also feature the 6th grade band. The concert is on Tuesday March 19th at 7 pm at Richland Center Performing Arts Council. From Mr. Andresen: Math Team competitors should come to Mr. Andresen’s room today (March 18th) during ATTACK time. We will be doing the portion of the contest where you work together to solve problems, so attendance is vital. See you there! From Ithaca/Weston Wrestling Club: Congratulations to the recent Calendar Raffle Winners! March 16th- Kacee Weber, March 17th- Heidi Manning, March 18th -Teresa Westphal. From PTSO: The March PTSO meeting will be tomorrow Tuesday, March 19 at 3:30pm in the LMC. We hope to see you there! From Mrs. Stellner and Mrs. Pluemer: There will be a Sources of Strength meeting during ATTACK on Thursday, March 21. High School will meet in the LMC and Middle School will meet in Mr. Kelly’s room. From PTSO: Popcorn Friday will be this Friday, March 22. 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 Kindergarten class! From Mr. Clary: You will be able to use the weight room over spring break from 7:30-9:00 am each day. Play Ball! Registration is Open! Attention 4K - 8th students and families: Registration is open for Youth Baseball and Softball. We are excited to roll out another season. Secure your place on the team by signing up online here: https://bit.ly/24IYBSREG Questions or need more information, contact Lori at LLPulvermacher@gmail.com or 608-444-7291. BIRTHDAYS: Elementary - none Middle School - Addison Smyth High School - none Faculty & Staff - none

March 18, 2024 Today Ithaca-Weston Youth Wrestling practice 24615 WI-58, Richland Center, WI 53581, USA Mar 18 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM March 19, 2024 Ithaca Game Club 24615 WI-58, Richland Center, WI 53581, USA Mar 19 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM Ithaca-Weston Youth Wrestling Practice Mar 19 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM Florida Send-off Concert 182 N Central Ave Ste 300, Richland Center, WI 53581, USA Mar 19 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM March 21, 2024 Ithaca-Weston Youth Wrestling practice Mar 21 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM March 23, 2024 Ithaca High School Band Trip to Florida Mar 23 All Day Track: Boys Varsity vs. Cashton, Westby Area, Arcadia, Luther, Melrose-Mindoro, Cochrane-Fountain City, Brookwood, Bangor, North Crawford, Boscobel, Cadott, Kickapoo, Necedah, New Lisbon, Riverdale, Royall, Wonewoc-Center, DeSoto, Seneca, Independence, Hillsboro, Blair-Taylor, Whitehall (Away) University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Mar 23 09:00 AM - 09:00 AM March 24, 2024 Ithaca High School Band Trip to Florida

The Ithaca School District NEEDS YOU! We are looking to employ a Special Education Teacher for the Ithaca Middle School (Grades 6-8) for the 2024-25 school year. Ithaca School District is seeking a full-time special education teacher for our Middle School for the start of the 2024-2025 school year. The successful candidate will: Plan curriculum and prepares lessons and other instructional materials to meet individual need of students, considering state and school requirements, physical, emotional, and educational levels of development; Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social worker, and others to develop individual educational program for student; Instruct students in all academic subjects; Create learning materials geared to each student's ability and interest; Instruct students using special educational strategies and techniques to improve sensory-motor and perceptual-motor development, perception, memory, language, cognition, and social and emotional development and more. The salary will be commensurate with Academic Credentials and Years of Experience but we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including health, dental, long-term disability, and life insurances so please apply today! If you would like to apply, or receive more information about the Special Education Teaching position for the Ithaca Middle School call and ask for Brooke Hackl at 608-585-2512 or email Brooke at the following address: brooke.hackl@ithaca.k12.wi.us When applying, please include any accommodations that we can supply, and how to get them, paper copy of application mailed or assistance filling out the application - contact Brooke Hackl at (608) 585-2512. A bachelor’s degree is required and you must possess or be eligible to acquire a current Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction license at the level and the content they are teaching. Please include the following: Cover Letter, Resume, Letters of Recommendation, Transcripts & Licenses/Certifications. If you would like to apply, or receive more information about the Special Education Teaching position for the Ithaca Middle School call and ask for Brooke Hackl at 608-585-2512 or email Brooke at the following address: brooke.hackl@ithaca.k12.wi.us

Ms Brewer and Mrs Steinmetz's second graders created pioneer quilts to show their learning about Westward expansion. Talented learners!

Play Ball! Ithaca High School junior, Ben Huebsch is in the big leagues today! If you have been following along (and many of you have!), Ben is celebrating his Make-A-Wish this weekend. He and his family traveled to Arizona to visit with the Milwaukee Brewer organization. They have been so gracious hosting him and his family, and tonight Ben will throw out the first pitch! Keep up with Ben's trip, his path leading up to it, and future updates using his CaringBridge site. https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/benhuebsch Make-A-Wish Foundation of America helps grant life-changing wishes for young people with critical illnesses. In the U.S., a wish is granted every 34 minutes!

Ithaca would like to thank Officer Czys of the Richland County Sheriff's Department. Here are some GREAT pictures from the Ithaca' Counteract Presentation with Officer Czys and the Ithaca 5th grade class, from Tuesday March 12th. The picture of the four students shows the winners of the "best skit" representing a scenario where they demonstrated what they learned in the Counteract classes. Officer Cyz gave a presentation for the parents concerning "COUNTERACT". Mike also put on a  demonstration with his police dog, Rambo. Oh yeah, the winners ALSO received a stuffed replica of RAMBO - How cool is THAT?

Time for a "Forgotten Friday" memory. #IthacaHoCo from the 1992 Yearbook

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Friday, March 15, 2024 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today - First Choice: Walking taco, Second Choice: Baked fish, California blend veggies, applesauce, breadstick, milk Baseball apparel store is now open. The store will close Sunday, March 24th at 11:59 pm. https://ithacabaseball24.itemorder.com/ From Mrs. Zorea: The Scholastic Book Fair is here! Shop for books in the Library from Tuesday-Friday, March 12-15th from 7:30-3:30pm. We have books for elementary, middle, and high school readers. From Mr. Tobin and Ms. Okus: Band and Choir classes will be different this week. Today, 7th/8th grade and High School will have Choir, 6th grade will have Band. Monday will go back to the regular schedule. From Forensics coaches: A reminder that the District contest is this Saturday, March 16th at Barneveld. Be to school by 6:15 am so we arrive on time. Practice often on your own and with a coach this week. From PTSO: Enjoy an afternoon with your family and friends at Symons Recreation Complex for FREE!!! March 17 from 1:30-3:55 p.m. the PTSO will be holding their Swim for Free Family Day. All you have to do is come to Symons and let them know at the counter that you are for the Ithaca PTSO Swim Day. We hope to see you there! From Mr. Tobin: Come support your friends and peers at the Florida send-off concert! This concert will showcase what the High School band is playing in Florida and will also feature the 6th grade band. The concert is on Tuesday March 19th at 7 pm at Richland Center Performing Arts Council. From PTSO: Due to unexpected circumstances our March PTSO meeting had to be rescheduled. It will be next Tuesday, March 19 at 3:30pm in the LMC. We hope to see you there! From Ithaca/Weston Wrestling Club: Congratulations to today’s Calendar Raffle Winners! March 15th - Isaiah Fargen From Mr. Clary: You will be able to use the weight room over spring break from 7:30-9:00 am each day. Play Ball! Registration is Open! Attention 4K - 8th students and families: Registration is open for Youth Baseball and Softball. We are excited to roll out another season. Secure your place on the team by signing up online here: https://bit.ly/24IYBSREG Questions or need more information, contact Lori at LLPulvermacher@gmail.com or 608-444-7291. WORD OF THE DAY: Hegemony: influence or control over another country, group of people, etc. The two nations have for centuries struggled for regional hegemony. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: Julius Caesar, dictator of Rome, is stabbed to death in the Roman Senate house by 60 conspirators led by Marcus Junius Brutus and Gaius Cassius Longinus on March 15. The day later became infamous as the Ides of March. On March 15, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson addresses a joint session of Congress to urge the passage of legislation guaranteeing voting rights for all. Johnson declares that “every American citizen must have an equal right to vote.” Johnson reminds the nation that the Fifteenth Amendment, which was passed after the Civil War, gave all citizens the right to vote regardless of race or color. BIRTHDAYS: Elementary - Kaylynn Burns 3/17 Sun Middle School - Carter Pluemer 3/16 Sat High School - Trista Pluemer 3/17 Sun Faculty & Staff - Mike Hutchinson 3/15, Mr. Urban 3/16 Sat Kaylynn Burns 3/17 Sun

Here is a GREAT throwback Thursday memory - we go back to the state wrestling tournament of 1981 and this video features the "1981 Wisconsin State Wrestling Finals: Class C 145 Pounds" with Ithaca's Terry Manning. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiUc-MsCKE4

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Thursday, March 14, 2024 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today - First Choice: BBQ Pork w/bun, Second Choice: Ham roll-up, Coleslaw, strawberries, WG roll, milk From Mrs. Zorea: The Scholastic Book Fair is here! Shop for books in the Library from Tuesday-Friday, March 12-15th from 7:30-3:30pm. We have books for elementary, middle, and high school readers. From Mr. Andresen: Conference and State-level Math contests are happening this month. On Thursday, March 14th during 8th hour and ATTACK, math competitors will be taking the Conference Individual competition in Mr. Andresen’s room. At its conclusion, Mr. Fetterly will be hosting Pi Day celebrations. We hope to see everyone at both events! From the Ithaca Music Boosters: Ithaca Music Department families! The Brewhaha Coffee and Racine Danish Kringle fundraiser items will be ready for picking up at the MultiPurpose Room exterior door today, Thursday, March 14th at the end of the school day until 5:00pm. Do not drive in the fire lane before 3:45 pm. If you are unable to pick up during that time frame, you must arrange for someone to do so on your behalf. Questions may be directed to Juli Thompson juli.thompson@ithaca.k12.wi.us From Mr. Tobin and Ms. Okus: Band and Choir classes will be different this week. Today, 7th/8th grade will have Choir, 6th grade and High School will have Band. The schedule for the rest of the week will be outside the band room and choir room. From Mrs. Burnley: The Ithaca High School Yearbook is selling business advertisements. There’s a variety of ad sizes to choose from starting at $40 for a business card size (⅛ of a page) up to $200 for a full-page ad. Ads are selling fast! Please contact Mrs. Burnley if you are interested in supporting the Ithaca High School Yearbook by purchasing an advertisement. From Forensics coaches: A reminder that the District contest is this Saturday, March 16th at Barneveld. Be to school by 6:15 am so we arrive on time. Practice often on your own and with a coach this week. Girls on the Run: Spring Registration Now OPEN An amazing program and an amazing opportunity open to grades 3-5, Girls on the Run is a curriculum-based program designed to empower girls to harness their full potential while providing health for the mind, body, and spirit! The spring season is April 2 to June 1, with practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays, after school in Richland Center. Transportation assistance is available. Register online here: https://www.pinwheel.us/register/index/S2024GOTR?sid=c14898c8f7bb4b46b82898d562426e3f (select the Richland Center Intermediate site option). Contact Lori Pulvermacher at 444-7291 or LLPulvermacher@gmail.com for more information. From Ms Schoen: The Ithaca Lions are looking for youth and adult help for the Sun, Mar 17 pancake breakfast that will benefit Arlene Alvin. Sign up here or see Ms Schoen. From PTSO: Enjoy an afternoon with your family and friends at Symons Recreation Complex for FREE!!! March 17 from 1:30-3:55 p.m. the PTSO will be holding their Swim for Free Family Day. All you have to do is come to Symons and let them know at the counter that you are for the Ithaca PTSO Swim Day. We hope to see you there! From Mr. Tobin: Come support your friends and peers at the Florida send-off concert! This concert will showcase what the High School band is playing in Florida and will also feature the 6th grade band. The concert is on Tuesday March 19th at 7 pm at Richland Center Performing Arts Council. From PTSO: Due to unexpected circumstances our March PTSO meeting had to be rescheduled. It will be next Tuesday, March 19 at 3:30pm in the LMC. We hope to see you there! From Ithaca/Weston Wrestling Club: Congratulations to today’s Calendar Raffle Winners! March 14th - Gary Lettman From Mr. Clary: You will be able to use the weight room over spring break from 7:30-9:00 am each day. Play Ball! Registration is Open! Attention 4K - 8th students and families: Registration is open for Youth Baseball and Softball. We are excited to roll out another season. Secure your place on the team by signing up online here: https://bit.ly/24IYBSREG Contact Lori at LLPulvermacher@gmail.com or 608-444-7291. WORD OF THE DAY: Emulate: to try to be like a person or thing. The word is used especially when one is trying to equal or surpass someone in accomplishment or achievement. Younger children will often try to emulate the behavior of their older siblings. 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 Middle School - none High School - Logan Anderson, Aaron Jacobson Faculty & Staff - none

We sure LOVE throwback Thursdays 'round these parts! Enjoy!

Don't forget on Sunday the Ithaca Commons will be the location for the Arlene Alvin "Ithaca Lions Club" pancake fundraiser. Great food, a wonderful opportunity to help a community member, and outstanding silent auction items - including Ron Grangers FAMOUS homemade, hand poured flavored caramels. Those and so much more will be part of the silent auction on Sunday!

Ithaca Music Department families! The Brewhaha Coffee and Racine Danish Kringle fundraiser items will be ready for picking up at the MultiPurpose Room exterior door tomorrow, Thursday, March 14th at the end of the school day until 5:00pm. Do not drive in the fire lane before 3:45pm. If you are unable to pick up during that timeframe, you must arrange for someone to do so on your behalf. Questions may be directed to Juli Thompson juli.thompson@ithaca.k12.wi.us

Enjoy an afternoon with your family and friends at Symons Recreation Complex for FREE!!! March 17 from 1:30-3:55 p.m. the PTSO will be holding their Swim for Free Family Day. All you have to do is come to Symons and let them know at the counter that you are for the Ithaca PTSO Swim Day. We hope to see you there!

How was YOUR lunch today? At Ithaca, it was AWESOME! Students enjoyed a new menu item at lunch today - Bulldog Bowls which included Popcorn Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Corn and Shredded Cheese - They were quite the hit. One student gave them six thumbs up! Emelia even wore her Ithaca Bulldogs shirt today, so she matched with her lunch.

Congratulations to the following boys basketball players who earned academic all state. These athletes are recognized for having a GPA of 3.5 or higher. We are very proud of how dedicated our student-athletes work on and off the court! Well done, Bulldogs!

Last Friday, the Kindergarten students traveled to the Baraboo Children's Museum. While there, the students were able to put on their own circus and music concert, pretend play in the various exhibits, and create drawings of their favorite things they did at the museum. It was a great experience for our students, and we are grateful to Mrs. Schoen, and the staff at the Baraboo Children's Museum for making this trip possible.

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Wednesday March 13, 2024 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today - First Choice: Bulldog Bowl (popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, gravy, cheese), Second Choice: Grilled chicken, Corn, biscuit, peaches, milk From Ms. Okus: All High School Choir students should meet in the choir room during Attack today for a brief meeting about an upcoming field trip. From Mrs. Zorea: The Scholastic Book Fair is here! Shop for books in the Library from Tuesday-Friday, March 12-15th from 7:30-3:30pm. We have books for elementary, middle, and high school readers. From Mr. Andresen: Conference and State-level Math contests are happening this month. On Thursday, March 14th during 8th hour and ATTACK, math competitors will be taking the Conference Individual competition in Mr. Andresen’s room. At its conclusion, Mr. Fetterly will be hosting Pi Day celebrations. We hope to see everyone at both events! From Mr. Tobin and Ms. Okus: Band and Choir classes will be different this week. Today, 6th grade will have Choir, 7th/8th grade and High School will have Band. The schedule for the rest of the week will be outside the band room and choir room. From Track coaches: It’s not too late to join track! Talk with a coach or just come to practice tonight. The apparel store is open! Get your swag ordered by today at midnight, TONIGHT Wed, Mar 13. https://ithacawestontf24.itemorder.com/shop/home/ From Mrs. Burnley: The Ithaca High School Yearbook is selling business advertisements. There’s a variety of ad sizes to choose from starting at $40 for a business card size (⅛ of a page) up to $200 for a full-page ad. Ads are selling fast! Please contact Mrs. Burnley if you are interested in supporting the Ithaca High School Yearbook by purchasing an advertisement. From Forensics coaches: A reminder that the District contest is this Saturday, March 16th at Barneveld. Be to school by 6:15 am so we arrive on time. Practice often on your own and with a coach this week. Girls on the Run: Spring Registration Now OPEN An amazing program and an amazing opportunity open to grades 3-5, Girls on the Run is a curriculum-based program designed to empower girls to harness their full potential while providing health for the mind, body, and spirit! The spring season is April 2 to June 1, with practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays, after school in Richland Center. Transportation assistance is available. Register online here: https://www.pinwheel.us/register/index/S2024GOTR?sid=c14898c8f7bb4b46b82898d562426e3f (select the Richland Center Intermediate site option). Contact Lori Pulvermacher at 444-7291 or LLPulvermacher@gmail.com for more information. From Ms Schoen: The Ithaca Lions are looking for youth and adult help for the Sun, Mar 17 pancake breakfast that will benefit Arlene Alvin. Sign up here or see Ms Schoen. From PTSO: Enjoy an afternoon with your family and friends at Symons Recreation Complex for FREE!!! March 17 from 1:30-3:55 p.m. the PTSO will be holding their Swim for Free Family Day. All you have to do is come to Symons and let them know at the counter that you are for the Ithaca PTSO Swim Day. We hope to see you there! From Mr. Tobin: Come support your friends and peers at the Florida send-off concert! This concert will showcase what the High School band is playing in Florida and will also feature the 6th grade band. The concert is on Tuesday March 19th at 7 pm at Richland Center Performing Arts Council. From PTSO: Due to unexpected circumstances our March PTSO meeting had to be rescheduled. It will be next Tuesday, March 19 at 3:30pm in the LMC. We hope to see you there! From Ithaca/Weston Wrestling Club: Congratulations to today’s Calendar Raffle Winners! March 13th - Kelvin Janacek From Mr. Clary: You will be able to use the weight room over spring break from 7:30-9:00 am each day. Play Ball! Registration is Open! Attention 4K - 8th students and families: Registration is open for Youth Baseball and Softball. We are excited to roll out another season. Secure your place on the team by signing up online here: https://bit.ly/24IYBSREG Questions or need more information, contact Lori at LLPulvermacher@gmail.com or 608-444-7291. From Ms. Ernzen: There will be a Book Club meeting on Wednesday, March 13 during ATTACK in Ms. Ernzen’s room. WORD OF THE DAY: Cacophony: a mixture of loud and usually harsh unpleasant sounds. Cacophony can also refer to an incongruous or chaotic mixture. The sounds of shouting added to the cacophony on the streets. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1871: The German-born English astronomer William Herschel discovers Uranus, the seventh planet from the sun. Herschel’s discovery of a new planet was the first to be made in modern times, and also the first to be made by use of a telescope, which allowed Herschel to distinguish Uranus as a planet, not a star, as previous astronomers believed. BIRTHDAYS: none

It popped right out of nowhere, and we forgot to remind you! Tomorrow is POPCORN WEDNESDAY! The usual routine - $.50 per bag, limit of two bags. This week benefits the 4K! Pop up and get your tasty snack.

Congratulations to the following girls basketball players who earned academic all state. These athletes are recognized for having a GPA of 3.5 or higher. We are very proud of how dedicated our student-athletes work on and off the court! Well done, Lady Bulldogs!