Ms. Jensen's Kindergarten class had a special visitor join them on Wednesday! Their TA, Katie, brought in Paisley the goat for the students to meet, pet, and ask questions about. The students had some great questions and loved the sweet noises Paisley was making. This is another great example of learning made fun at Ithaca!
Cheer on the Ithaca/Weston High School wrestlers competing tomorrow at Mineral Point High School in the Sectional Tournament. Ashtin Bennet, Nolan Waldner, Mac Neefe, and Kaylee Manning hope to punch their ticket to the State Tournament! Tickets are cashless only, and you may purchase yours ahead of time to skip the line. Good luck, wrestlers! https://gofan.co/event/1399770?schoolId=WI13618
RR1 PRICE REDUCTION!
The Ithaca PTSO is reducinig all remaining inventory to $5 per tub. Reach out to Samantha Hilby (hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us) if you would like to make a purchase.
The Ithaca/Weston Wrestling Boosters are grateful for all the support this season, especially with the annual Calendar Raffle! If you have tickets to turn in, those should go to coaches or JoEllen Neefe by Monday, February 19th. If you would still like to purchase one, reach out to JoEllen Neefe or an active booster club member. Thank you all for another great fundraiser!
Additionally, volunteers and donations are still needed for the upcoming youth tournament. Contact Jessie Brandt, Mindy Drea, or browse the sign up link below.
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Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Fri, Feb 16, 2024
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Sassy chicken, Second Choice: Meatloaf and potatoes, Spinach salad, mixed fruit, WG roll, milk
From Ithaca/Weston Wrestling Boosters:
Cheer on the Ithaca/Weston High School wrestlers competing tomorrow at Mineral Point High School in the Sectional Tournament. Ashtin Bennet, Nolan Waldner, Mac Neefe, and Kaylee Manning hope to punch their ticket to the State Tournament! Tickets are cashless only, and you may purchase yours ahead of time to skip the line. Good luck, wrestlers! https://gofan.co/event/1399770?schoolId=WI13618
All wrestling families! Raffle tickets and money need to be turned in to your coaches or JoEllen Neefe by Monday, Feb 19th. Thank you!
From Forensics coaches:
Our first contest is Mon, Feb 19 at Riverdale Elementary. Make good use of today to talk with coaches. Ms Schmitt is gone today.
From Ms. Sprecher:
The Ithaca FFA is selling strawberries again this year. The students will be collecting orders until Feb 20 and the strawberries will arrive the week of March 11. To order, please contact a FFA member, Ms. Sprecher or find an order form on the Ithaca FFA and Ithaca Schools facebook page.
Quiz bowl will meet in Ms. Sprecher’s room Friday during ATTACK.
From Ithaca Music Boosters:
The Ithaca Music Boosters have kicked off the spring fundraiser featuring Brewhaha Roasters Coffee and Racine Danish Kringles. Find your favorite Ithaca Musician to support their spring music trips or other events. Money and forms are due to Mrs Thompson no later than Feb 23rd. Projected pick up date will be March 14th.
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 March 7.
Attn Elementary Parents: GIRLS ON THE RUN SPRING SEASON REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 1
Open to grades 3-5, Girls on the Run is a curriculum-based program designed to empower girls to harness their full potential through understanding, valuing, teamwork, and critical life skills—while creatively incorporating running. It teaches 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. Mark your calendar: Registration opens March 1! Contact Lori Pulvermacher at 444-7291 or LLPulvermacher@gmail.com to learn more. Transportation assistance available. Check out GOTR at girlsontherunscwi.org.
WORD OF THE DAY: Docile is used to describe those who are easily taught, led, or managed. Though the professor feared a rowdy incoming class, he found that his new students were docile and eager to learn.
THIS DAY IN HISTORY: February 16, 1968 the first official "911" call was placed in the United States.
BIRTHDAYS:
Elementary - Meili Dobson today
Middle School - none
High School - Kelsea Coleman Sat
Faculty & Staff - none
Get to know our Ithaca Staff! Over the next few weeks, we will be highlighting our staff, both newly hired and old hands! Please enjoy our "Get to know you" posts. Today's featured Ithaca employee is Liz Pulvermacher, Ithaca 3rd grade teacher .
Great things are happening at Ithaca! Ms. Dosher’s 1st grade class celebrated the 100th Day of school by making 100th day crowns and taking on a 100 word challenge, among other fun activities. Together, the students came up with 100 different words and celebrated with some "I'm 100 days smarter" treats. Our Bulldogs make learning FUN!
GIRLS ON THE RUN SPRING SEASON REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 1
Open to grades 3-5, Girls on the Run is a curriculum-based program designed to empower girls to harness their full potential through understanding, valuing, teamwork, and critical life skills—while creatively incorporating running. It teaches 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. Mark your calendar: Registration opens March 1! Contact Lori Pulvermacher at 444-7291 or LLPulvermacher@gmail.com to learn more. Transportation assistance available. Check out GOTR at girlsontherunscwi.org.
The CTE (Career Technical Education) department would like to give a 'shout out' to our Senior Youth Apprenticeship Students! One of the requirements of being a part of the YA Program is that the students have 'related instruction'. These Youth Apprenticeship Seniors are currently taking CTE courses that pertain to their career pathway and credit as related instruction! Congratulations!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Thur, Feb 15, 2024
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Chicken smackers, Second Choice: Ham wraps, Steamed carrots, garlic bread, strawberries, milk
From Mrs. Kershner:
The Big Brother/Big Sister RISE Program will meet again today, Thur, Feb 15. Student mentors, please check your email for an update and if you have any questions please see Mrs. Kershner.
From Mrs. Deitelhoff and Mrs. Stellner:
There will be a senior class meeting today, Thur, Feb 15 during ATTACK in Mrs. Deitlehoff’s room.
From Mr. Klang:
There will be a junior class meeting today, Thur, Feb 15 during ATTACK in Mr. Klang’s room.
From Mrs. Deitelhoff:
FCCLA Week continues! Remember if you are an FCCLA member, you are invited to stay after school today for pizza and cricut crafts in Mrs. Deitelhoff’s room! Also tomorrow, Feb 16 is the last day of FCCLA week, Spirit Day, everyone can help us celebrate by wearing FCCLA apparel or Red and Black!
From Ithaca/Weston Wrestling Boosters:
All wrestling families! Raffle tickets and money need to be turned in to your coaches or JoEllen Neefe by Monday, Feb 19th. Thank you!
From Forensics coaches:
Be sure you’re keeping up with emails and working regularly with coaches this week. Our first contest is Mon, Feb 19 at Riverdale Elementary. Mrs Murphey can come in today around 7th or 8th hour by email appointment.
From Ms. Sprecher:
The Ithaca FFA is selling strawberries again this year. The students will be collecting orders until Feb 20 and the strawberries will arrive the week of March 11. To order, please contact a FFA member, Ms. Sprecher or find an order form on the Ithaca FFA and Ithaca Schools Facebook page.
Quiz bowl will meet in Ms. Sprecher’s room Friday during ATTACK.
From Ithaca Music Boosters:
The Ithaca Music Boosters have kicked off the spring fundraiser featuring Brewhaha Roasters Coffee and Racine Danish Kringles. Find your favorite Ithaca Musician to support their spring music trips or other events. Money and forms are due to Mrs Thompson no later than Feb 23rd. Projected pick up date will be March 14th.
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. Sale will run through March 7.
BIRTHDAYS: none
This week, Ithaca 3rd graders wrapped up their math unit on area by creating area robots and playing an area card game called “Fenced in”.
Get to know our Ithaca Staff! Over the next few weeks, we will be highlighting our staff, both newly hired and old hands! Please enjoy our "Get to know you" posts. Today's featured Ithaca employee is Mary Larsen, Ithaca MS English.
February is CTE (Career Technical Education) Month!
What is CTE? Career Technical Education provides an important pathway to success for high school students and offers each student opportunities to personalize his or her education based on their career interests and unique learning needs. CTE also provides students with not only career and academic skills, but soft skills that are needed for the modern workplace.
Let us start celebrating CTE month by recognizing the people who make the CTE department possible in our school!
Thank you- Ms. Sprecher, Mr. Nee, Mrs. Burnley, Mrs. Kershner, Mrs. Deitelhoff and Ms. Bevan for preparing our students for their next step after high school. We appreciate the work you do everyday to make sure all students are career ready!
Congrats to Ithaca Art Department head Peg Durkin and students Lia, Jadyn, Randy, Holly, Kaylee, and Maggie for producing outstanding art for all of us to enjoy. We hope you enjoy our video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGRoxHYBzU4
Get to know our Ithaca Staff! Over the next few weeks, we will be highlighting our staff, both newly hired and old hands! Please enjoy our "Get to know you" posts. Today's featured Ithaca employee is Chay Schmitt, Ithaca MS Science, 7th Grade Reading.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Tue Feb 13, 2024
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Orange chicken w/rice, Second Choice: Polish sausage w/bun, Cowboy beans, pineapple, WG roll
From Mrs. Burnley:
FBLA Members, please check your email today. You were sent information about the hockey game and about registering for the State Leadership Conference. We need to register contestants and Leadership Academy participants by Thursday this week. After reading the email, reply to Mrs. Burnley's email with the answers to the four questions. Your responses are needed by the end of the school day on Wednesday, February 14.
From Mrs Kershner:
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) will gather for Morning Huddle on Thursday, February 15. Join us for breakfast and devotion. All are welcome!
The Big Brother/Big Sister RISE Program will meet again this Thursday, Feb 15. Student mentors, please check your email for an update and if you have any questions please see Mrs. Kershner.
From Forensics coaches:
Be sure you’re keeping up with emails and working regularly with coaches this week. Our first contest is Monday, February 19th at Riverdale Elementary.
The Ithaca FFA is selling strawberries again this year. The students will be collecting orders until Feb 20 and the strawberries will arrive the week of March 11. To order, please contact a FFA member, Ms. Sprecher or find an order form on the Ithaca FFA and Ithaca Schools facebook page.
From Ms. Ernzen:
Hoping to discuss your latest read or find your next amazing page turner? Then join Book Club! Our first meeting will be on Wednesday Feb, 14 during ATTACK in Ms. Ernzen’s room. Treats will be provided.
From Ithaca Music Boosters:
The Ithaca Music Boosters have kicked off the spring fundraiser featuring Brewhaha Roasters Coffee and Racine Danish Kringles. Find your favorite Ithaca Musician to support their spring music trips or other events. Money and forms are due to Mrs Thompson no later than February 23rd. Projected pick up date will be March 14th.
BIRTHDAYS: none
Get to know our Ithaca Staff! Over the next few weeks, we will be highlighting our staff, both newly hired and old hands! Please enjoy our "Get to know you" posts. Today's featured Ithaca employee is Samantha Hilby, MS Spec Ed Assistant .
Local and fresh? Yes, please!
Today Ithaca students enjoyed beef gravy over biscuits made with beef from the Richland Meat Locker. Mmmmm....
Ithaca Families! Don't forget that tomorrow is a scheduled Early Release. Elementary students will begin being released at 12:15 p.m. and Middle and High School students will release when the final bell rings at 12:34 p.m.
Congratulations to the Ithaca/Weston High School Boys Wrestling team on an exciting Regional Saturday at Mineral Point. Podium results are Ethan Stowell 5th, Ashtin Bennet 3rd, Nolan Waldner 3rd, Logan Anderson 5th, Caleb Birkrem 5th, and Mac Neefe 4th. Overall, the team tied for 6th among some of the state’s toughest competition. Advancing to Sectionals Saturday at Mineral Point are Ashtin Bennet, Nolan Waldner, and Mac Neefe. Good luck!
