Congratulations to the musicians that performed at the District Solo and Ensemble Competition last weekend! All Ithaca performers scored a 2 rating or higher, and we had 24 Ithaca performers medal. A special congratulations to Alyssa Mueller, Trista Pluemer, Alex Prouty, Anthony Prouty, and August Ringelstetter for receiving a 1* rating, meaning they will be performing again in April at the State Solo and Ensemble Competition at UW-Platteville. Great work, everyone!
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. Or shop online at https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/ithacaelementaryschool
So many people, companies, and organizations provide SO MUCH to help our students. Today, we say THANK YOU to Richland Family Dental for providing toothbrushing kits for all our Elementary Students. Without our STRONG community behind us, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do!
Congratulations to the most recent Ithaca/Weston Wrestling Calendar Raffle Winners! March 8th - Gemma Lovell, March 9th- Angel Board, March 10th- Jed Kurer, March 11th- Remmington Fowell, March 12th- Sarah Williams
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Tuesday March 12, 2024
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Cheeseburger, Second Choice: Chicken smackers, Sweet potato fries, pears, WG roll, milk
From Mr. Tobin and Ms. Okus:
Congratulations to the musicians that performed at the District Solo and Ensemble Competition last weekend! All Ithaca performers scored a 2 rating or higher, and we had 24 Ithaca performers medal. A special congratulations to Alyssa Mueller, Trista Pluemer, Alex Prouty, Anthony Prouty, and August Ringelstetter for receiving a 1* rating, meaning they will be performing again in April at the State Solo and Ensemble Competition at UW-Platteville. Great work, everyone!
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.
Students in Grades 6-12:
Starting Tue, Mar 12, if you plan to go home on the bus with another student, you must bring a note to the office for verification and to receive a pass to ride the other bus. Elementary students will continue to bring notes regarding all transportation changes.
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 tomorrow, 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 6:15am 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 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 Ithaca/Weston Wrestling Club:
Congratulations to the most recent Calendar Raffle Winners! March 8th - Gemma Lovell, March 9th- Angel Board, March 10th- Jed Kurer, March 11th- Remmington Fowell, March 12th- Sarah Williams
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.
BIRTHDAYS:
Elementary - Jett Elliott
Middle School - none
High School - none
Faculty & Staff - Ms. Jensen
It's book fair time at Ithaca.
https://youtube.com/shorts/AhTS8TX8Aig?si=4nfvYeZMISZ_bS3l
March 11, 2024
Today
Parent-Teacher Conferences (No School)
Mar 11 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Ithaca-Weston Youth Wrestling practice
24615 WI-58, Richland Center, WI 53581, USA
Mar 11 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Board of Education Finance and Personnel Committee Meeting
Ithaca School District, WI, USA
Mar 11 06:30 PM - 06:30 PM
School Board Meeting
Ithaca School District, WI, USA
Mar 11 07:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Ithaca Game Club
March 12 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
March 12, 2024
5th Grade CounterAct Presentation and Dinner
24615 WI-58, Richland Center, WI 53581, USA
Mar 12 03:45 PM - 08:00 PM
PTSO Meeting in the LMC beginning at 3:45pm.
24615 WI-58, Richland Center, WI 53581, USA
Mar 12 03:45 PM - 05:00 PM
Ithaca-Weston Youth Wrestling Practice
Mar 12 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
March 14, 2024
Boys Basketball Awards Banquet
24615 WI-58, Richland Center, WI 53581, USA
Mar 14 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Ithaca-Weston Youth Wrestling practice
Mar 14 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
March 16, 2024
District Forensics Contest
304 S Jones St, Barneveld, WI 53507, USA
Mar 16 08:00 AM - 12:30 PM
March 17, 2024
Ithaca Lion's Club Benefit
24615 WI-58, Richland Center, WI 53581, USA
Mar 17 05:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Elementary Girls Basketball Practice
Community Gym
Mar 17 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Ithaca PTSO Free Symons Swim Day
1250 Symons Circle, (1250 US Hwy 14 West), Richland Center, WI 53581, USA
Mar 17 01:30 PM - 04:00 PM
The first grade class has been busy exploring the world, from Mesopotamia to Egypt learning about pyramids, Pharaohs, and treasures buried deep in the earth to be found by archeologists. We are now traveling to Mexico and North America learning about Mayan culture and Native American culture. To celebrate the students made corn (maize) tortillas, colorful maya clothing and crowns. It's a great day to be a Bulldog!
The Ithaca first grade students enjoyed a fun Friday at the Black Earth Children's Museum. They explored space, veterinarian science, Native American living, spelunking, fishing and so much more. What a great day to be a Bulldog!
During the first semester, Ithaca middle school students were able to record books finished, and the class with the highest total number of books was able to choose their celebration. Sixth grade won and we celebrated with a movie and snacks.
Since January 1st, we have been recording pages read and the competition is between classes rather than grade.
The classes are grouped by class size and we will have two winning classes. One group is for classes with 12-14 students; the second group is classes with 16 kids.
This reading competition will end at spring break and we will have one more competition that runs to the last week of the school year.
Keep reading, keep learning, and keep winning!
* Special thanks to Mary Larsen, English Language Arts Teacher, Ithaca Middle School
We really do have the best students, staff, volunteers, and community! Our R.I.S.E. program is now underway. Ithaca High Schoolers team up with younger Bulldogs to offer mentorship. RISE stands for: Ready Inspire Support Encourage and our students deliver!
Our community is the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pop a top! And donate to make a difference. Ronald McDonald Houses (RMHC) all over provide families a healthy and affordable housing option when children are needing treatments and care at nearby healthcare organizations. Pull tabs on aluminum cans are a major source of income for RMHC, as there is more aluminum in a tab than in a whole can!
Recently, a large donation of pull tabs was dropped off at the Madison RMHC, which was a home-away-from-home for Ithaca High School's Ben Huebsch and his family while he underwent care at UW Health American Family Children's Hospital. Since their last drop off ten years ago, Butch and Margaret Rossing, with the help of many area friends, family, and businesses, have been collecting pull tabs. This astonishing collection, weighing in at 263 pounds, was dropped off in Ben's honor. Butch and Margaret thank the many folks who made this happen, including Simpson's Tractor, American Legion Post 13, The Village Pump, and so many friends and family. Small acts make a big impact.
If you would like to collect pull tabs or contribute to RMHC in any way, browse the Madison RMHC website at https://www.rmhcmadison.org/get-involved/. Start your own pull tab collection and see how quickly your contributions can add up.
Reminder: There will be NO SCHOOL at Ithaca on Monday March, 11 2024 as we will host PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES from 11 AM until 7 PM.
Las Conferencias de los Padres y los Profesores - lunes 11 de marzo - 11 A - 7 P
Please pass this video link on to anyone you feel would benefit from Ithaca Open Enrollment.
Is open enrollment right for you and your family? If so, please enjoy this fun Ithaca YouTube video to see what Ithaca has to offer your student. See why Ithaca is the RIGHT choice for open enrollment. If you have ANY open enrollment questions, please call us at 608-585-2512 and please pass this video link on to anyone you feel would benefit from Ithaca Open Enrollment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmHe6G4PStE
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Thur, Mar 7, 2024
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today:
First Choice: Beef Tips with Buttered Noodles
Second Choice: Hot Dog/Bun
Green Beans, Sliced Apples, Breadstick, Milk
From the Office:
Today is an early dismissal, so we are running the early release schedule.
Students in Grades 6-12:
Starting Tue, Mar 12, if you plan to go home on the bus with another student, you must bring a note to the office for verification and to receive a pass to ride the other bus. Elementary students will continue to bring notes regarding all transportation changes.
From Mrs. Kershner:
The Big Brother/Big Sister RISE Program will meet today, Thur, Mar 7 . Student mentors, if you have any questions please see Mrs. Kershner.
From PTSO:
RR1 Price Reduction: All remaining inventory is $5 per tub. Reach out to Samantha Hilby (hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us) if you would like to make a purchase. Sales will run through today, Thur, Mar 7.
From the Custodial Staff:
Students—please clean all of the trash from inside and on top of the lockers. Food has been spoiling, causing sanitation (and smell) problems. Please help keep our school spaces clean.
From Ms. Bevan:
ACT Permission forms should be turned into Ms. Bevan or Mrs. Kershner by Fri, Mar 8. There is an envelope outside of our office door.
From Coach Clary:
If you are planning to play High School baseball this year, we will be having a short meeting after school on Fri, Mar 8, in Mr. Kelly’s room.
From PTSO:
There will be NO Popcorn Fri, Mar 8. The 4th grade will host the April 5 Popcorn Friday. Thanks for understanding!
From PTSO:
Enjoy a night with your family and friends, plus have a chance to win some cool prizes!!! Our annual PTSO Bingo Night will be Fri, Mar 8 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the school commons. There will be tons of cool prizes, door prizes, spirit items and Rural Route 1 for sale. Plus concessions provided by the Spanish Club. See the fliers or the PTSO facebook page for more information. We hope to see you there!
From Mr. Andresen:
Students who took 1st semester College Prep Math: The ACT is fast approaching on Tue, Mar 12. Your folders from the course are available in Mr. Andresen’s room. He also has a couple more practice tests, if you want to do some last-second refresher preparation. Stop down to room 311 and please do your best!!
From PTSO:
The next PTSO meeting will be next Tue, Mar 12 at 3:30 in the LMC. We hope to see you there!
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 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.
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 Ithaca/Weston Wrestling Club:
Congratulations to today’s Calendar Raffle Winner! March 7- Kraig Brandt
WORD OF THE DAY: connive—To connive is to secretly help someone do something dishonest or illegal. Roger suspected that his coworkers were conniving to get him fired when in reality they were planning his surprise birthday party.
THIS DAY IN HISTORY: On March 7, 1965, in Selma, Alabama, a 600-person civil rights demonstration ended in violence when marchers were attacked and beaten by white state troopers and sheriff’s deputies. The day's events became known as "Bloody Sunday."
BIRTHDAYS: none
Don't forget! There is an early release today at 12:35 PM.
liberacion tempana hoy a las 12:35 p.m.
Ithaca Music Department is happy to host Dr. Glenn Hayes from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Dr. Hayes will be at Ithaca on Wednesday March 13th to give a clinic to the 7th/8th and High School Band! Dr. Hayes is a fantastic band director and has been involved with music for a very long time. Not only is he the director of the UWW Symphonic Wind Ensemble, he also runs the Warhawk Marching band. He has taken these groups to perform at countless different places that include Lambeau Field and Carnegie Hall. He most recently has taken on the role as Department Chair for the music department at UWW. It is exciting to have him come and work with these students!
Congratulations to the Ithaca-Weston Wrestling Club Calendar Raffle Winners so far!
March 1st- Marty Richards
March 2nd- Gloria Callan
March 3rd- Tony Hellenbrand
March 4th- Donna Meyer
March 5th- Chris Bennett
March 6th- April Jennings
Today, Ithaca celebrated National Breakfast Week in a big way!
Elementary students enjoyed vanilla yogurt and blueberry parfaits.
Middle school and high school students enjoyed egg and cheese soft tacos with homemade salsa featuring local tomatoes and jalapenos.
An update for this Friday, March 8th. There will be NO Popcorn this week, however, the 4th grade will host the April 5 Popcorn Friday. Thanks for understanding!
