Ithaca School District

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Monday, April 8, 2024 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today - First Choice: Chicken Nuggets, Second Choice: Turkey & Cheese Sandwich, WG Roll, Potato Wedges, Pineapple, Salad Bar, Milk This past weekend 3 Ithaca /Weston Track athletes qualified for the State Indoor Championships @ UW-Whitewater. Congratulations to Channing Brown, Kaylee Peterson, and Tristen Peterson for competing in an all division meet with 1,484 top athletes in the state of Wisconsin. Results can be found on accuracetiming.com. From Ms Sprecher: High school FFA meeting today, April 8th during Attack. Officer team and chairman will meet at lunch Tuesday, April 9. From Forensics coaches: The State Contest is quickly approaching on Friday, April 19th. All performers should be working on their own daily and at least once weekly with a coach! We will have a team meeting today Monday, April 8th during attack time in the LMC. From Ms. Okus: High school choir students who are going on the choir field trip on Wednesday, April 10th, must get their permission slips and money in to Ms. Okus by Monday, April 8th at the end of the day. From Mrs. Pluemer: Middle School Sources of Strength will be meeting Monday, April 8, during ATTACK, in the Commons. From PTSO: Our next PTSO meeting will be Tuesday, April 9 at 3:45pm in the LMC. We hope to see you there! Culver's Share night for youth bowling, Wednesday, April 10th, 4-8 pm. Come out and support our youth bowlers scholarship program. From FFA: Friday, April 12 is the spring blood drive. If you are over 16 please consider giving blood. We have a goal of 20 pints and currently only have 6 signed up. Staff, consider setting a great example for our students! You can sign up at Versiti at https://donate.wisconsin.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/261555 or call Ms. Sprecher at 585-2311 ext. 310 or email for an appointment. From Mr. Klang: The Junior class is excited to bring you a "Night Under the Lanterns" themed prom held on April 27th from 8-11pm at the White House in Richland Center. Admission is $10. If you are planning on bringing a guest to prom that is not from Ithaca, please sign them up using the form in the office. You must have your guest signed up before 3:30 pm on Friday, April 19th. See you there! Attention Elementary/Middle School Parents: Yearbooks are now on sale for $15, this window will close at 11:59pm on April 19th. Please visit the website to purchase: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/ITHACA-ELEMMIDDLE-2024 Contact Samantha Hilby for any help with ordering. WORD OF THE DAY: Fatuous: to describe something as foolish or silly rather than sensible or logical. Our hopes for an apology and a reasonable explanation for the error were met with fatuous platitudes. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: On April 8, 1989, California Angels rookie pitcher Jim Abbott, who was born without a right hand, makes his Major League Baseball debut in a 7-0 loss to the Seattle Mariners. BIRTHDAYS: Elementary - Easton Degenhardt Middle School - none High School - Liam Rowin Faculty & Staff - none

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Friday, April 5, 2024 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today - First Choice: Ham & Cheese Wrap, Second Choice: Chicken Fajita, WG Roll, Mixed Vegetables, Applesauce, Salad Bar, Milk From Track coaches: Congratulations to Kaylee Peterson, Tristen Peterson, and Channing Brown who qualified for and will be competing in the State Indoor Track & Field meet tomorrow, April 6th at UW-Whitewater. Competition includes athletes from all divisions from all around the state. Good luck! From Ms Sprecher: Congratulations to all the FFA Career Development contest participants. We have Four teams that qualified to compete at the state competition. Livestock placed 3rd led by 3rd place Individual Logan Anderson and includes Violet Dilley, Bailey Wanless and Annabeth Sprecher. The Agronomy team of Darin Nelson, Wesley Nelson, Caleb Birkrem and Sam Jones placed 4th. The all freshman team of Milk Products placed 4th led by the 5th place individual Kerrick Thompson and includes Jacey Maxwell, Ethan Birkrem and Maylee Pluemer. Ag Mechanics of Alex Evans, Landon Thompson, Tyler Steinmentz and Isaiah Fargen placed 6th. Middle School FFA will meet Thursday, April 11, during ATTACK in Ms. Sprecher’s room. From Ms. Ernzen: There will be a Book Club meeting on today, April 5 during ATTACK in Ms. Ernzen’s room. From PTSO: Popcorn Friday will be this today! 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 4th grade class! From Ms. Okus: High school choir students who are going on the choir field trip on Wednesday, April 10th, must get their permission slips and money in to Ms. Okus by Monday, April 8th at the end of the day. From Mrs. Pluemer: Middle School Sources of Strength will be meeting Monday, April 8, during ATTACK, in the Commons. From PTSO: Our next PTSO meeting will be April 9 at 3:45pm in the LMC. We hope to see you there! From FFA: Friday, April 12 is the spring blood drive. If you are over 16 please consider giving blood. We have a goal of 20 pints and currently only have 6 signed up. Staff, consider setting a great example for our students! You can sign up at Versiti at https://donate.wisconsin.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/261555 or call Ms. Sprecher at 585-2311 ext. 310 or email for an appointment. From Mr. Klang: The Junior class is excited to bring you a "Night Under the Lanterns" themed prom held on April 27th from 8-11pm at the White House in Richland Center. Admission is $10. If you are planning on bringing a guest to prom that is not from Ithaca, please sign them up using the form in the office. You must have your guest signed up before 3:30 pm on Friday, April 19th. See you there! From Forensics coaches: The State Contest is quickly approaching on Friday, April 19th. All performers should be working on their own daily and at least once weekly with a coach! We will have a team meeting Monday, April 8th during attack time in the LMC. ATTENTION YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL PARENTS AND COACHES We are excited to host a FREE event specifically designed for volunteer coaches and involved parents and targeted at building knowledge and confidence to support your youth players. This clinic will take place on Saturday, April 13 from 11 AM to 1 PM in the Ithaca Gymnasium. Whether you are coaching a team, new to the sport, or looking to better support your player, this event is an opportunity to elevate your game and build memories with your child. Learn more and RSVP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/IYBSclinic Attention Elementary/Middle School Parents: Yearbooks are now on sale for $15, this window will close at 11:59pm on April 19th. Please visit the website to purchase: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/ITHACA-ELEMMIDDLE-2024 Contact Samantha Hilby for any help with ordering. BIRTHDAYS: Elementary - Kenneth Kypke 4/7 Middle School - none High School - none Faculty & Staff - none

Students needed! Represent Ithaca at the WIAA level. Applications are now being accepted for the first-ever WIAA #StudentAthleteLeadership Team! This diverse group of student-athletes will serve as ambassadors for their peers & the WIAA, while learning more about the sports industry. See Mrs Kershner or Mrs Thompson for information or to apply. Students can learn more and apply at http://bit.ly/3PJrpWI.

POSTPONED: Baseball and Softball: Varsity @ DeSoto - No make up date scheduled as of now.

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Thursday, April 4, 2024 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today - First Choice: Fish Sticks, Second Choice: Quesadilla, WG Roll, Green Beans, Pears, Milk, Salad Bar From Mr. Herbst: Students who have earned ATTACK Release Privilege beginning today, Thu, Apr 4 should have received an email from me. From Mrs Kershner: Big Brother/Big Sister ‘RISE’ Program will meet today, April 4. Mentors please pick up your mentee and gather in the library. Thank you for making a difference in the life of a young person! Any questions please reach out to Mrs Kershner, Mrs Richards or Mrs, Wipperfurth. From Mrs. Stellner and Mrs. Pluemer Sources of Strength will meet today today, April 4. High School will meet in the LMC and Middle School will meet in the Commons. From Mrs. Burnley: The FBLA meeting is rescheduled for today, April 4 during Attack. It is very important the you attend this meeting if you are going to the State Leadership Conference next week. From Mr. Klang: There will be a Junior Class Meeting in Mr. Klang's room during the last 10 minutes of lunch today, April 4th. From Ms. Ernzen: There will be a Book Club meeting on Friday, April 5 during ATTACK in Ms. Ernzen’s room. From PTSO: Popcorn Friday will be this Friday, April 5. 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 4th grade class! From PTSO: Our next PTSO meeting will be April 9 at 3:45pm in the LMC. We hope to see you there! From FFA: Friday, April 12 is the spring blood drive. If you are over 16 please consider giving blood. We have a goal of 20 pints and currently only have 6 signed up. Staff, consider setting a great example for our students! You can sign up at Versiti at https://donate.wisconsin.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/261555 or call Ms. Sprecher at 585-2311 ext. 310 or email for an appointment. From Mr. Klang: The Junior class is excited to bring you a "Night Under the Lanterns" themed prom held on April 27th from 8-11pm at the White House in Richland Center. Admission is $10. If you are planning on bringing a guest to prom that is not from Ithaca, please sign them up using the form in the office. You must have your guest signed up before 3:30 pm on Friday, April 19th. See you there! From Forensics coaches: The State Contest is quickly approaching on Friday, April 19th. All performers should be working on their own daily and at least once weekly with a coach! ATTENTION YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL PARENTS AND COACHES We are excited to host a FREE event specifically designed for volunteer coaches and involved parents and targeted at building knowledge and confidence to support your youth players. This clinic will take place on Saturday, April 13 from 11 AM to 1 PM in the Ithaca Gymnasium. Whether you are coaching a team, new to the sport, or looking to better support your player, this event is an opportunity to elevate your game and build memories with your child. Learn more and RSVP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/IYBSclinic WORD OF THE DAY: lambaste: to criticize very harshly. Lambaste is also sometimes used as a synonym of beat meaning “to assault.” The coach lambasted the team for its poor play. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: Just after 6 p.m. on April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. is fatally shot while standing on the balcony outside his second-story room at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. The civil rights leader was in Memphis to support a sanitation workers’ strike and was on his way to dinner when a bullet struck him in the jaw and severed his spinal cord. King was pronounced dead after his arrival at a Memphis hospital. He was 39 years old. BIRTHDAYS: Elementary - Rylan Hash 4/3, Lennon Neefe 4/4 Middle School - Alexander Welsh 4/3, Olivia Biermeier 4/4, Mason Parduhn 4/4 High School - Jeremyah Olbert 4/3, Caleb Birkrem 4/4 Faculty & Staff - none

Cherish those memories! Ithaca Elementary and Middle school yearbooks are available online. Once purchased, they should arrive before the end of the school year. The sale of yearbooks will run through April 19th, and the cost is $15/per yearbook. Please visit https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/ITHACA-ELEMMIDDLE-2024 to order your yearbook before the deadline is here!

Popcorn Friday will be this Friday, April 5. 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 4th grade class!

It's National Paraprofessionals Appreciation Day! Thank you to our amazing Paraprofessionals for their efforts that contribute to the success of our students everyday! We appreciate all you do! Today, we recognize the following employees: Heather Dickey Sarah Harris Samantha Hilby Janelle Jones Deb Manning Juli Thompson Lindsey Carley

Ithaca Schools closed today / La escuela Ithaca estará cerrada hoy : This message is from the Ithaca School District. Due to the inclement weather in our area, the Ithaca District will be closed today. No classes will be held in the Ithaca district. Debido a las condiciones climáticas, el distrito escolar de Ithaca no tendrá clases hoy. Las clases están canceladas hoy en Ithaca.

As a result of the weather and early release, there will be no after school activities including practices and Game Club.

Ithaca Schools early release today / Salida temprana de la escuela Ithaca hoy The Ithaca district will be releasing buses and classes early today.. Time of release will be 1:30 PM l distrito de Ithaca va a cerrar temprano hoy. Los autobuses saldrán temprano también. La hora de la salida temprana ha sido enviada por correo electrónico a nuestras familias. Salida temprana de la escuela Ithaca hoy 1:30 PM

Tonight's meet at River Ridge has been postponed due to weather. A rescheduled date has not been determined, should Ithaca be able to attend. Track-sters will still practice tonight at Ithaca 3:30pm. Thursday Ithaca will travel to RC for the GRIT meet. Details soon to follow. Stay tuned!

The Richland Center Intermediate School is proud to present: The "Strengthening Families" program. Ithaca residents are welcome to attend. Please see the attached flyer for all of the details!

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Tuesday, April 2, 2024 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today - First Choice: Mozzarella Sticks, Second Choice: Hot dog w/WG bun, Garlic bread, baked beans, mixed fruit, Milk, Salad Bar From HS Track: Good luck to the Ithaca/Weston High School Track & Field team tonight, Apr 2 as they travel to River Ridge to compete. Field events start at 4:15, and running events start at 4:45. Please release the athletes at 2:10 today for the meet. From Mrs. Burnley: There will be an FBLA meeting in Mrs. Burnley’s room on Tuesday, April 2 during Attack. Permission slips for SLC will be distributed and final plans will be made for next week. It is very important that you attend the meeting. From Mrs. Zorea: There is a National Honor Society meeting in the Library on Wednesday, April 3 during Attack. From Mrs Kershner: FCA Huddle will meet Thursday, April 4 at 7am. Join us for pancakes and an encouraging devotion! All are welcome! Big Brother/Big Sister ‘RISE’ Program will meet Thursday, April 4. Mentors please pick up your mentee and gather in the library. Thank you for making a difference in the life of a young person! Any questions please reach out to Mrs Kershner, Mrs Richards or Mrs, Wipperfurth. From PTSO: Popcorn Friday will be this Friday, April 5. 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 4th grade class! From PTSO: Our next PTSO meeting will be April 9 at 3:45pm in the LMC. We hope to see you there! From Ms. Ernzen: There will be a Book Club meeting on Friday, April 5th during ATTACK in Ms. Ernzen’s room. From FFA: Friday, April 12 is the spring blood drive. If you are over 16 please consider giving blood. We have a goal of 20 pints and currently only have 6 signed up. Staff, consider setting a great example for our students! You can sign up at Versiti at https://donate.wisconsin.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/261555 or call Ms. Sprecher at 585-2311 ext. 310 or email for an appointment. ATTENTION YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL PARENTS AND COACHES We are excited to host a FREE event specifically designed for volunteer coaches and involved parents and targeted at building knowledge and confidence to support your youth players. This clinic will take place on Saturday, April 13 from 11 AM to 1 PM in the Ithaca Gymnasium. Whether you are coaching a team, new to the sport, or looking to better support your player, this event is an opportunity to elevate your game and build memories with your child. Learn more and RSVP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/IYBSclinic BIRTHDAYS: none

Please see this link for more information. Summer opportunities for students in grades 2-12. Consulte este enlace para obtener más información. Oportunidades de verano para estudiantes en los grados 2-12 https://precollege.wisc.edu/

Todays games at Ithaca (Softball and Baseball) are cancelled.

April 1, 2024 Today 4th Quarter Begins Apr 01 07:55 AM - 07:55 AM Softball: Varsity vs. Potosi/Cassville (Home) Ithaca High School Apr 01 04:00 PM - 04:15 PM Baseball: Varsity vs. Riverdale (Home) Ithaca High School Apr 01 05:00 PM - 05:00 PM April 2, 2024 Ithaca Game Club 24615 WI-58, Richland Center, WI 53581, USA Apr 02 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM Track @ River Ridge River Ridge School District, WI, USA Apr 02 04:15 PM - 04:30 PM Baseball: Varsity vs. La Farge (Away) La Farge High School Apr 02 05:00 PM - 05:00 PM Softball: Varsity vs. La Farge (Away) La Farge High School Apr 02 05:00 PM - 05:00 PM April 4, 2024 Baseball: Varsity vs. DeSoto (Away) Stoddard Park Apr 04 05:00 PM - 05:00 PM Softball: Varsity vs. DeSoto (Away) Stoddard Elementary School Apr 04 05:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Congratulations to the last winners of the Ithaca/Weston Wrestling Calendar Raffle! Thank you to all who support our program in all the many ways, and especially this raffle. March 22nd - Duane Schrauthagel, March 23rd - Mariah Green, March 24th - Cael Reno, March 25th - Heather Fry, March 26th - Steph Stowell, March 27th - Patrick Reno, March 28th - Juli Brandt, March 29th - Gerhardt Durst, March 30th - Mindy Drea, March 31st - Ben Hooks.

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Monday, April 1, 2024 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today - First Choice: Mini Corn Dogs, Second Choice: Cheeseburger & Bun, Sweet Potato Fries, Sliced Apples, WG Dinner Roll, Milk, Salad Bar From the MS Track Coaches: The first track practice will be held today beginning at 3:30. Please meet in the commons and be ready for any weather. ATTENTION YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL PARENTS AND COACHES We are excited to host a FREE event specifically designed for volunteer coaches and involved parents and targeted at building knowledge and confidence to support your youth players. This clinic will take place on Saturday, April 13 from 11 AM to 1 PM in the Ithaca Gymnasium. Whether you are coaching a team, new to the sport, or looking to better support your player, this event is an opportunity to elevate your game and build memories with your child. Learn more and RSVP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/IYBSclinic BIRTHDAYS: Elementary - Brynleigh Kast 3/27, Renly Rudersdorf 3/30, Hudson Huebsch 4/1 Middle School - none High School - Matthew Kepler 3/23, Izzie Ortiz 3/24, Owen Feryance 3/25, Tristan Peterson 3/26, Tyler Steinmetz 3/28, Channing Brown 3/30, Naila Lorenzo-Castillo 3/31, Boe Hamble 4/1 Faculty & Staff - Ms. Schoen 3/24, Ben Murphy 3/24

That's a wrap! The Ithaca Band students are on their way home. Check out more of their adventures before they packed up. Safe travels to them and the Richland High School students!