Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Wed, Mar 6, 2024
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Mini Corn Dogs, Second Choice: Polish Sausage, Broccoli, Peaches, WG Bread, Milk
From Mr. Andresen:
There will be a Math Team meeting on Wed, Mar 6 during Attack Time in Mr. Andresen’s room. We will be discussing and organizing for the upcoming Conference Contest. We will also be looking at your proposed designs for the Math Team T-shirts. If there are no designs submitted, the money will be used for new calculators for the math classrooms.
From Mrs. Kershner:
FCA Huddle will gather Thursday morning, Mar 7 at 7:00am. Join us for breakfast, devotion and fellowship. All are welcome to gather for a morning of encouragement!
The Big Brother/Big Sister RISE Program will meet again 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 Thur, Mar 7.
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 the Custodial Staff:
Students - please clean all of the trash from inside and on top of the lockers, especially. 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 right after school this 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 Mar 13. https://ithacawestontf24.itemorder.com/shop/home/
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 6th- April Jennings
WORD OF THE DAY: fathom: to understand the reason for its existence or occurrence. Even those close to him can't always fathom why he repeatedly risks his life to climb the world’s tallest mountains.
THIS DAY IN HISTORY: The German company Bayer patents aspirin on March 6, 1899.
BIRTHDAYS:
Elementary - none
Middle School - Sarah Ellis
High School - Taylor Pickel, Cinara Lorenzo-Castillo
Faculty & Staff - Kyle Kelly
From the Custodial Staff:
Students - please clean all of the trash from inside and especially on top of the lockers. Food has been spoiling, causing sanitation (and smell) problems. Please help keep our school spaces clean. Remove March 8
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 March 13th. https://ithacawestontf24.itemorder.com/shop/home/
From Mrs. Burnley:
There will be an FBLA meeting on Tuesday, March 5 during Attack Time in Mrs. Burnley’s room.
From Mr. Andresen:
There will be a Math Team meeting on Tuesday, March 5 during Attack Time in Mr. Andresen’s room. We will be discussing and organizing for the upcoming Conference Contest. We will also be looking at your proposed designs for the Math Team T-shirts. If there are no designs submitted, the money will be used for new calculators for the math classrooms.
From Mrs. Kershner:
FCA Huddle will gather Thursday morning, March 7 at 7:00am. Join us for breakfast, devotion and fellowship. All are welcome to gather for a morning of encouragement!
The Big Brother/Big Sister RISE Program will meet again Thursday, March 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 Thursday, March 7.
From Ms. Bevan:
ACT Permission forms should be turned into Ms. Bevan or Mrs. Kershner by Friday, March 8th. 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 right after school this 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 Mr. Andresen:
Students who took 1st semester College Prep Math:
The ACT is fast approaching on Tuesday, 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:
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!
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. (remove 3.15.24)
From Ithaca/Weston Wrestling Club:
Congratulations to today’s Calendar Raffle Winner! March 5th- Chris Bennett
If you are planning to play High School baseball this year at Ithaca, we will be having a short meeting right after school this Friday, March 8, in Mr. Kelly’s room.
The Ithaca Lions are looking for youth and adult help for the Sun, Mar 17 pancake breakfast that will benefit Arlene Alvin. Sign up: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GfIF7L6gYKEgbJxUvCmN9QjHhqDmJ94aIDsXVkvDa8Q/edit
Enjoy a night with your family and friends, plus have a chance to win some cool prizes!!! Our annual PTSO Bingo Night will be Friday, March 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!
March forth (4th) to the rhythm of life on Marching Music Day every March 4th. Ithaca honors the dedicated musicians and performers of many diverse styles and backgrounds. Marching Music Day celebrates all varieties of art forms that bring us “music on the move.”
Tune into WRCO-FM 100.9 at 930 this morning to hear part of the Ithaca FFA officer team talk about the VERY busy FFA year. You can join our FFA team on WRCO locally over the airwaves at FM 100.9 or anywhere in the world at www.WRCO.com
The Ithaca School District will celebrate National School Breakfast Week on Wednesday March 6th. Students will enjoy yogurt parfaits and breakfast tacos. Please remind your child to eat breakfast on Wednesday (and every day).
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Mon, Mar 4, 2024
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Pizza Dippers, Second Choice: Chicken Fajitas, Baked beans, applesauce, garlic bread, milk
From Coach Clary:
If you are planning to play High School baseball this year, we will be having a short meeting right after school this Friday, March 8, in Mr. Kelly’s room.
From PTSO:
There will be NO Popcorn Friday this week, March 8. The 4th grade will host the April 5 Popcorn Friday. Thanks for understanding!
From Track coaches:
Spring is right around the corner. Sign up for High School & Middle school Track & Field Sheets are posted on the office window. Don’t miss out on the Fun! Get all your paperwork completed for today Monday, Mar 4th when high school practice begins. Have warm gear, a water bottle, and running shoes. The apparel store is open! Get your swag ordered by Mar 13th. https://ithacawestontf24.itemorder.com/shop/home/
From Mrs. Kershner:
FCA Huddle will gather Thursday morning, March 7 at 7:00am. Join us for breakfast, devotion and fellowship. All are welcome to gather for a morning of encouragement!
The Big Brother/Big Sister RISE Program will meet again Thursday, 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 Thursday, March 7.
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 Friday, March 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 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. (remove 3.15.24)
From Ithaca/Weston Wrestling Club:
Congratulations to these Calendar Raffle Winners! March 1st- Marty Richards, March 2nd- Gloria Callan, March 3rd- Tony Hellenbrand, March 4th- Donna Meyer.
WORD OF THE DAY: Inveterate used to describe someone who is always or often doing something specified. For instance, a person could be an inveterate liar, or inveterate prankster. She's an inveterate traveler who constantly searches for flight deals to her next destination. Carla’s inveterate optimism keeps her going during challenging times.
THIS DAY IN HISTORY: March 4 - Casimir Pulaski Day (Wisconsin Day of Observance)
Today commemorates the life of the Poland native who was born in 1747. He came to America in 1777, after fighting for Poland's independence, and joined forces with General George Washington. After saving Washington's life, Pulaski was made brigadier general of the American Cavalry. Wounded in battle, Pulaski died on October 11, 1779.
March 4, 1789: The first session of the U.S. Congress is held in New York City as the U.S. Constitution takes effect.
BIRTHDAYS:
Elementary - none
Middle School - none
High School - Annabeth Sprecher (Sat), Elise Nelson (Sun)
Faculty & Staff - none
Ithaca 8th Grade Ag had a chance to make a filter to try to remove the pollutants from Ms Sprecher's homemade polluted water (made of coffee grinds, food coloring, vinegar, sprinkles, sugar and salt.) Students then tested nitrate levels and observed changes in appearance and odor after the polluted water went through their filter. As the took the filter apart, they examined what pollutant was removed by each filter item.
The Ithaca Greenhouse opening is in sight!
The Ithaca Middle School Sources of Strength group gathered at UW-Platteville with other Middle School groups for their annual regional retreat. Students shared with one another which of the 8 identified “Sources of Strength” they feel “strong” in (family support, positive friends, mentors, healthy activities, generosity, spirituality, physical health, and/or mental health) and what strengths they would like to grow in. They participated in activities to grow these strengths and brainstormed about how to help their peers know and grow in THEIR strengths.
Are you a parent of a child that attends Ithaca? Then you are a member of the Ithaca PTSO! PTSO does so many great things at Ithaca with one of them being supporting our staff. On Monday, March 11th, there are no classes at Ithaca so teachers can spend time visiting with parents about their students' academics. We would like to provide them with a dinner of soups/chili, bread, salad and desserts. We are asking for donations to help feed our staff and show them how much they are appreciated! Please email or call Ms. Sprecher to let her know what you would like to supply for the dinner. Thank you for your help!
Travel well tonight and support OUR team!!!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Fri, Mar 1, 2024
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Fish Squares, Second Choice: Quesadilla, Sweet Potato Fries, Pears, WG Dinner Roll, Milk
From Ms. Schoen:
Ms. Carley’s study halls have been reassigned today - high school students please check the list posted on the vending machine or by the library door and report to your assigned room. Teachers, please call the office with attendance for the students assigned to you. Students not reported present will be marked absent.
From Ms. Bevan:
Just a friendly reminder that applications for the Early College Credit Program, Start College Now Program, and CollEDGE Up Program are due to Ms. Bevan by today, Fri, Mar 1. If you need help or have questions, please contact Ms. Bevan or Mrs. Kershner before the deadline.
From Mr. David Klang:
There will be a Junior Class Meeting in Mr. Klang's room during ATTACK today, Fri, Mar 1.
From Ithaca/Weston Youth Wrestling:
Join us this Sat, Mar 2, at Ithaca Schools, to cheer on our Ithaca-Weston youth wrestlers! Wrestling starts at 9:30 and it's free admission! Want to participate? Preregistration on TrackWrestling.com is required by today, Fri, Mar 1 at 6:00 p.m. No weigh-ins. Youth brackets through 8th grade.
From Track coaches:
Spring is right around the corner. Sign up for High School & Middle school Track & Field Sheets are posted on the office window. Don’t miss out on the Fun! Get all your paperwork completed for Monday, Mar 4th when high school practice begins. Have warm gear, water bottle, running shoes. The apparel store is open! Get your swag ordered by Mar 13th. https://ithacawestontf24.itemorder.com/shop/home/
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 Thur, Mar 7.
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, and concessions provided by the Spanish Club. See the fliers or the PTSO facebook page for more information. We hope to see you there!
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.
BIRTHDAYS:
Elementary - David Manning 3/2 (Sat), Zayden Welsh 3/2 (Sat), Elise Nelson 3/3 (Sun)
Middle School - none
High School - none
Faculty & Staff - none
Ithaca would like to thank NBC 15 WMTV, Madison for helping shine a light on all the great things happening at Ithaca including the presentation of “color correcting” glasses to Hayes Anliker.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTQbo5fwWWI
The Ithaca art club purchased Hayes Anliker a set of “color correcting” glasses, because he is color blind. The glasses will help him see colors. This week the Art Club and a large portion of the elementary school, attended the presentation of these glasses to Mr. Anliker.
We hear "What's to eat?" at school, too!
Tomorrow, our breakfast menu is Banana Muffin, Strawberries, Milk, and Juice. The lunch choices are Fish Squares or Quesadilla, with Sweet Potato Fries, Pears, WG Dinner Roll, and Milk.
It's NOT your imagination, there IS an extra day this year. Happy Leap Day from Ithaca!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Thu, Feb 29, 2024
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Teriyaki Chicken/rice, Second Choice: Brat/bun, Broccoli, peaches, WG roll, milk
From Ms. Sprecher:
MS FFA, if you are going to the FIRE conference on Friday, you need to have permission slips in to Ms. Sprecher by TODAY.
From Ms. Bevan:
Seniors: The Local Community Scholarship Packet is due this week…..Today, Feb 29. All materials including scholarship checklist, application, essays, and rating forms should be turned into Ms. Bevan by the deadline. Also, letters of recommendation, if applying for specific scholarships as described in your packet. Please stop in to check that all materials have been received in our office.. Thank you!
Please Note: Richland Junior Bowlers will be having an all you can eat pizza buffet Thur, Feb 29 at The Phoenix Center from 4:30-7:30.
From Mrs. Pluemer:
Middle School Sources of Strength will meet THIS WEEK on Thursday (Feb. 29th), during ATTACK, to finalize our campaign ideas.
From Ithaca/Weston Youth Wrestling:
Join us this Saturday, March 2nd, at Ithaca Schools, to cheer on our Ithaca-Weston youth wrestlers! Wrestling starts at 9:30 and it's free admission! Want to participate? Preregistration on TrackWrestling.com is required by Friday, March 1st at 6:00pm. No weigh-ins. Youth brackets through 8th grade.
From Ms. Bevan:
Just a friendly reminder that applications for the Early College Credit Program, Start College Now Program, and CollEDGE Up Program are due to Ms. Bevan by Fri, Mar 1. If you need help or have questions, please contact Ms. Bevan or Mrs. Kershner before the deadline.
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 Thur, Mar 7.
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 Friday, March 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, and concessions provided by the Spanish Club. See the fliers or the PTSO facebook page for more information. We hope to see you there!
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 Track coaches:
Spring is right around the corner. Sign up for High School & Middle school Track & Field Sheets are posted on the office window. Don’t miss out on the Fun!!! Get all your paperwork completed for Monday, March 4th when high school practice begins.
From Mrs. Boland:
Softball sign up is posted on the office window.
WORD OF THE DAY: Buttress: a structure built against a wall in order to support or strengthen it. More broadly, buttress may refer to anything that supports or strengthens. After the wall collapsed, the construction company agreed to rebuild it with a buttress.
THIS DAY IN HISTORY:
On February 29, 1940, Gone with the Wind is honored with eight Oscars by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. An epic Southern romance set during the hard times of the Civil War, the movie swept the prestigious Best Picture, Director, Screenplay, Cinematography, Art Direction, Film Editing, and Actress categories. However, the most momentous award that night undoubtedly went to Hattie McDaniel for her portrayal of “Mammy,” a housemaid and former enslaved woman. McDaniel, who won the Best Supporting Actress Academy Award, was the first African American actress or actor ever to be honored with an Oscar.
BIRTHDAYS: none