Ithaca School District

Today we recognize the generosity of some of our area's finest. Longtime residents of Willow Township, Fred and Hazel Pauls helped establish the Ithaca School Forest through the guidance of the Willow Community Foundation. The Ithaca School Forest, formerly Fred and Hazel's farm, is now owned by the Willow Community Foundation. The two entities (School and Foundation) entered into an agreement, in December of 2014, designating that the property could be used as a School Forest. The property is composed of 233 acres in Willow Township, and the topography is typical of the driftless area of Wisconsin, with steep hillsides, deep valleys and an occasional rock outcropping. Over the years, students have been guided to explore and enjoy this forest. Stay tuned for their most recent experience!

Help a community youth have a GREAT Christmas! All students, staff, and community members are invited to select an ornament from the Ithaca Giving Tree (in front of the office) to purchase the gift for individuals in our community. We ask that all gifts be returned, unwrapped, along with the tag you selected, to the school office no later than Friday, December 15. Thank you for your care and participation. Contact Mrs. Schoen or Mrs. Pluemer if you need more information.

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Fri, Dec 1, 2023 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today - First Choice: Chicken Wings, Second Choice: Turkey Cheese Wrap, WG Roll, Carrots, Pineapple Ithaca Giving Tree: All students and staff, and community members, are invited to select an ornament from the Ithaca Giving Tree (in front of the office) to purchase the gift for individuals in our community. We ask that all gifts be returned, unwrapped, along with the tag, to the school office no later than Friday, December 15. Thank you for your care and participation. Call Mrs. Schoen or Mrs. Pluemer if you need more information. Tonight, Friday December 1st is the opening night of Elf the Musical at the former UW-Richland Campus Coppertop Theatre. You will have 6 chances to come and watch, Friday December 1 and Saturday December 2 at 7pm and Sunday December 3 at 2pm. Then again on December 8 and December 9 at 7pm and Sunday December 10 at 2pm. Cost is $15 per adult $10 per Child or Family package of 2 adults and any number of children for $50. From Ms Schoen: Are you interested in being a TA 2nd semester but don’t have that in your schedule? See Ms Bevan to make that change for the upcoming semester. From Ms. Sprecher: Sophomores you have concessions today; sign up on Mr. Nee's door. From Mrs. Pluemer and Mrs. Stellner: There is a Sources of Strength meeting today during ATTACK. From PTSO: Enjoy a night with your family and friends, plus free hot cocoa!! Our annual Gingerbread House Fun Night will be tonight from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the school commons. Judging will be at 7:15 p.m. and prizes will be awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. See the fliers or the PTSO facebook page for more information. We hope to see you there! From PTSO: Popcorn Friday is today. Elementary students, your classroom teacher will take your order and money. Middle School and High School students you will be able to purchase 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 Mrs. Zorea There are free books in the Library on the tables for middle and high school students. All staff members are also welcome to take the free books. These free books will be available in the Library until the end of the day today. Happy reading! From Mrs. Zorea: There is a National Honor Society meeting in the Library during ATTACK on Mon, Dec 4. From Mrs. Behrens: High School Band Students - Your next payment of $300 for your trip to Florida, is due next Friday, December 8. From Ithaca-Weston Wrestling: Ithaca-Weston Youth Wrestling sign up at Ithaca will be Mon, Dec 4 at 5:30 p.m. Families should expect to complete a registration form, a code of conduct agreement, as well as a concussion acknowledgement form. Practices start December 11th - Mondays at Ithaca and Thursdays at Weston, both nights starting at 5:30pm. Should weather dictate, locations and times may be adjusted. From Ms Schoen: Mark your calendars for the 2023 Elementary Winter Music Program which will be held Wed, Dec 13, at 2:00 p.m. in the main gym. All are welcome to attend. Word of the Day: Detritus, noun, debris—the pieces that remain when something breaks, falls apart, or is destroyed. On her trip to Central America, she was fascinated by how much people have learned from the detritus of ancient civilizations. This day in history: 1955: In Montgomery, Alabama on December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks is jailed for refusing to give up her seat on a public bus to a white man, a violation of the city’s racial segregation laws. The successful Montgomery Bus Boycott, organized by a young Baptist minister named Martin Luther King Jr., followed Park’s historic act of civil disobedience. Birthdays Elementary: none MS/HS: Jonathan Hash - today, Sierra Pinkham - Saturday Staff: none

“Elf the Musical” with an Ithaca VIBE? YES please! Join Ithaca graduate Matthew Roh as he portrays Buddy the Elf. Current Ithaca 6th grade students: Sarah Ellis, Molly Geraths, and Madison Hackl are cast members as well. Kortni Urban (spouse of teacher Trent Urban) graces the stage as well! The production will be held at the former UW Richland Coppertop Theater December 1, 2, 8 and 9 at 7:00 PM and matinees on December 3 and 10 at 2:00 PM . Ticket Prices: Adults- $15 Children- $10 Family (2 adults and 2 or more children)- $50

Ithaca Schools, our community, Ben Believers, and many following his story will be elated to hear that Ben has been discharged following this latest step in his journey. Congratulations to Ben! He and his family are so very grateful to all who support them in big and small ways. At the end of the school day today, these lights, which have been on day and night since before Thanksgiving in support of Ben, will be turned off in celebration of Ben's wonderful news.

We haven't THROWN it back on a Thursday in quite some time. So, here we go! We travel back to the 1988-89 school year for ANOTHER Math Competition WIN for the Bulldogs! (Pictures from the Richland Observer)

Popcorn Friday will be this Friday, December 1. 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!

The Ithaca Football Calendar Raffle Winner for November 30th is Mindy Hilleshiem!- Congratulations!

Culvers SHARE night Wednesday December 6 from 4 to 8 PM! Join us in supporting the Ithaca School Student Council as 10% of ALL sales will be donated to the Student Council.

It's hard to put down a good book! Do you remember finding joy in reading? Bulldog readers sure do!

Don't forget! This Friday! Enjoy a night with your family and friends, plus free hot cocoa. Our annual Gingerbread House Fun Night will be Fri, Dec 1 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the school commons. Judging will be at 7:15 p.m. and prizes will be awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. See the PTSO Facebook page for more information. We hope to see you there!

Didn't get your Rural Route 1 popcorn during the Ithaca PTSO sale? The PTSO has these remaining flavors of Rural Route 1 Popcorn available. If you are interested please reach out to Samantha Hilby at hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us.

Today we debut a recurring YouTube series highlighting the great things happening at Ithaca. Enjoy today release! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCVaP1KtQKE

The Ithaca Football Calendar Raffle Winner for November 29th is Piper Day. Congratulations!

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Wed, Nov 29, 2023 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today - First Choice: Chili, Second Choice: Chicken Fajita, Corn Bread, broccoli, apples, WG roll From Ms Schoen: Are you interested in being a TA 2nd semester but don’t have that in your schedule? See Ms Bevan to make that change for the upcoming semester. From Football Boosters: Football Calendar Raffle Winner for November 29th, Piper Day - Congratulations! From Ms. Sprecher: Sophomores you have concessions on Friday; sign up on Mr.Nee's door All FFA members, we will be taking a group photo during lunch on today. Wear Ithaca FFA clothes or other FFA clothing or official dress. We will take the Middle school during their lunch and High school during their lunch. From Ms. Durkin: There will be a student council meeting this tomorrow, Nov. 30th in the art room during ATTACK. From PTSO: Enjoy a night with your family and friends, plus free hot cocoa!! Our annual Gingerbread House Fun Night will be this Fri, Dec 1 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the school commons. Judging will be at 7:15 p.m. and prizes will be awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. See the fliers or the PTSO facebook page for more information. We hope to see you there! From PTSO: Popcorn Friday will be this Friday, December 1. 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 Mrs. Zorea There are free books in the Library on the tables for middle and high school students. All staff members are also welcome to take the free books. These free books will be available in the Library until Friday, December 1. Happy reading! From Ithaca-Weston Wrestling: Ithaca-Weston Youth Wrestling sign up at Ithaca will be Monday, December 4th at 5:30pm or at Weston on Thursday, November 30th at 5:30pm. Families should expect to complete a registration form, a code of conduct agreement, as well as a concussion acknowledgement form. Practices start December 11th - Mondays at Ithaca and Thursdays at Weston, both nights starting at 5:30pm. Should weather dictate, locations and times may be adjusted. From Ms Schoen: Mark your calendars for the 2023 Elementary Winter Music Program which will be held Wed, December 13, at 2pm in the main gym. All are welcome to attend. Word of the Day: Abnegate "to deny or renounce" in contexts relating to responsibility: if you abnegate your responsibilities, you deny them and refuse to do what those responsibilities require. The letter outlined ways in which the mayor had abnegated his responsibilities to the city's employees. This day in history: On November 29, 1942, coffee joins the list of items rationed in the United States. Despite record coffee production in Latin American countries, the growing demand for the bean from both military and civilian sources, and the demands placed on shipping, which was needed for other purposes, required the limiting of its availability. Scarcity or shortages were rarely the reason for rationing during the war. Rationing was generally employed for two reasons: (1) to guarantee a fair distribution of resources and foodstuffs to all citizens; and (2) to give priority to military use for certain raw materials, given the present emergency. Birthdays Elementary: Colton Straight MS/HS: none Staff: none

Help Ithaca guide our students by becoming a substitute teacher! The need for quality substitute teachers is great, and you could be just the right fit for our students and district. To be a teaching substitute, substitute training certification is required and is offered at CESA 3 in Fennimore on December 6, 2023. Use the link below to register. Our teachers leave excellent sub plans; classrooms are supported by other professionals during the day. Please join the team! Contact Ms Kathleen Schoen by calling 608-585-2311 or emailing to schokat@ithaca.k12.wi.us https://hopin.com/events/substitute-teacher-training-bd9af1a4-fb89-413e-9da6-6cd8f0d21da9/registration

The Ithaca Football Calendar Raffle Winner for November 28th is Josh Kast! Congratulations!

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Tue, Nov 28, 2023 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today - First Choice: Macaroni & Cheese, Second Choice: Honey Lemon Chicken, Potato wedges, breadsticks, strawberries From Football Boosters: Football Calendar Raffle Winner for November 28th, Josh Kast - Congratulations! From Ithaca-Weston Wrestling Club: Good luck to our Ithaca-Weston High School wrestlers and coaches as they kick off the season with a home quad tonight against Cashton, Mauston, and Westby. Action starts at 5:30pm. It is also parent’s night. From Ms. Sprecher: Concessions tonight Tuesday is FCCLA. Thank you for signing up! Sophomores you have concessions on Friday sign up on Mr.Nee's door. High school FFA meeting today, today during ATTACK in Ms. Sprecher’s room. Officers meet at lunch. All FFA members, we will be taking a group photo during lunch on Wednesday, Nov. 29. Wear Ithaca FFA clothes or other FFA clothing or official dress. We will take the Middle school during their lunch and High school during their lunch. From the Ithaca Music Boosters: The popular Alsum Farm Produce fundraiser is open now! All forms and money should be turned into Mrs Thompson today. No late orders will be permitted due to supply and delivery details. Mrs. Thompson is in Ms Schmitt’s room #205 today. From Mrs. Deitelhoff: There will be an FCCLA Meeting tomorrow Wednesday, Nov. 29th during ATTACK in Mrs. Deitelhoff’s room. From PTSO: Enjoy a night with your family and friends, plus free hot cocoa!! Our annual Gingerbread House Fun Night will be this Fri, Dec 1 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the school commons. Judging will be at 7:15 p.m. and prizes will be awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. See the fliers or the PTSO facebook page for more information. We hope to see you there! From PTSO: Popcorn Friday will be this Friday, December 1. 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 Mrs. Zorea: There are free books in the Library on the tables for middle and high school students. All staff members are also welcome to take the free books. These free books will be available in the Library until Friday, December 1. Happy reading! From Ithaca-Weston Wrestling: Ithaca-Weston Youth Wrestling sign up at Ithaca will be Monday, December 4th at 5:30pm or at Weston on Thursday, November 30th at 5:30pm. Families should expect to complete a registration form, a code of conduct agreement, as well as a concussion acknowledgement form. Practices start December 11th - Mondays at Ithaca and Thursdays at Weston, both nights starting at 5:30pm. Should weather dictate, locations and times may be adjusted. From Ms Schoen: Mark your calendars for the 2023 Elementary Winter Music Program which will be held Wed, December 13, at 2pm in the main gym. All are welcome to attend. Birthdays Elementary: none MS/HS: Kennedy Gander Staff: none

Enjoy a night with your family and friends, plus free hot cocoa!! Our annual Gingerbread House Fun Night will be Fri, Dec 1 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the school commons. Judging will be at 7:15 p.m. and prizes will be awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. See the PTSO Facebook page for more information. We hope to see you there!

Wrestling season is upon us! Ithaca and Weston area youth are invited to explore wrestling. Youth will grow in confidence and perseverance. Sign up will be on Monday, December 4th at 5:30pm in the Multipurpose Room or at Weston on Thursday, November 30th at 5:30pm. Families should expect to complete a registration form, a code of conduct agreement, as well as a concussion acknowledgement form.