Remember, you can get ALL the good stuff by visiting and liking our 2 YouTube channels. From live sporting events to daily videos and everything in between!
https://www.youtube.com/@IthacaSchools
https://www.youtube.com/@AdamHessIthaca
Tomorrow the Ithaca-Weston High School wrestlers travel to Kickapoo High School for the 2024 Scenic Ridge & Rivers Conference Tournament. Admission is free, and the action kicks off at 9:30. Come cheer them on. Keep up on Trackwrestling.com for updates as the competition progresses. Good luck wrestlers and coaches!
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 Katie Burnley.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Fri, Feb 02, 2024
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Mini Corn Dogs, Second Choice: Brats/WG Bun, WG Roll, Baked Beans, Applesauce, Milk
From Ms Schoen:
Any TAs who have not met with her since the start of 2nd semester, please see me today (Feb 2). Thank you.
From Mr.Klang:
There will be a Junior Class meeting today, Feb 2 during ATTACK in Mr. Klang’s room. Juniors, you should have received an email from Holly if you are missing class dues. Class dues need to be paid by Feb 9th.
From Mr. Tobin:
High School pep band will start up again on Fri, Feb 2. Please be in the band room by 6:30 p.m.
From Mrs. Burnley:
Good luck to all of the FBLA members who are competing at the Regional Leadership Conference tomorrow, Sat., Feb. 3 at River Ridge High School. Remember that we will be meeting at 6 am by the band room doors. Please be dressed and ready for the competition when we meet. Don’t forget to bring your permission slip (if you haven’t turned it in yet), your ID, and your charged Chromebook if you need it.
From Ithaca-Weston Wrestling Club:
Tomorrow the Ithaca-Weston High School wrestlers travel to Kickapoo High School for the 2024 Scenic Ridge & Rivers Conference Tournament. Admission is free, and the action kicks off at 9:30. Come cheer them on. Good luck wrestlers and coaches!
From Mr. Andresen:
Reminder to all Math Team competitors that we are responsible for concessions on Mon, Feb 5 to facilitate purchase of Math Team T-shirts. Please sign up in Mr. Andresen’s room ASAP.
From Mrs. Zorea:
Author Erin Soderberg Downing will be visiting Ithaca to talk with students in Grades 3-8 on Wed, Feb 7, 2024. Erin has written more than 50 books for kids and teens. Erin will discuss her newest novel, Just Keep Walking and will share many behind-the-scenes secrets from her writing process-from generating ideas to creating characters to research to writing first drives to revisions and beyond. If you would like signed copies of Erin’s books and need another order form, please see Mrs. Zorea.
From PTSO:
Enjoy an afternoon with your family and friends at Symons Recreation Complex for FREE!!! February 11 from 1:30-3:45 p.m. the PTSO will be holding their Swim for Free Family Day. All you have to do is come to Symons and let them know at the counter that you are for the Ithaca PTSO Swim Day. We hope to see you there!
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.
WORD OF THE DAY: Conflate: Two closely related meanings of the verb conflate are “to confuse,” i.e. “to fail to differentiate,” and “to blend or bring together.” // Be careful not to conflate gossip with real news.
THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 2 important events in history: On February 2, 1887, Groundhog Day, featuring a rodent meteorologist, is celebrated for the first time at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. According to tradition, if a groundhog comes out of its hole on this day and sees its shadow, it gets scared and runs back into its burrow, predicting six more weeks of winter weather; no shadow means an early spring.
On February 2, 1876, the National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, which comes to be more commonly known as the National League (NL), is formed. The American League (AL) was established in 1901 and in 1903, the first World Series was held.
BIRTHDAYS:
Elementary - none
Middle School - none
High School - Jacey Maxwell; Sat Aubri Imhoff
Faculty & Staff - Sun Mrs Huffar
Ithaca Game Club ROCKS!
Good luck to all of the FBLA members who are competing at the Regional Leadership Conference tomorrow, Sat., Feb. 3 at River Ridge High School. Remember that we will be meeting at 6 am by the band room doors. Please be dressed and ready for the competition when we meet. Don’t forget to bring your permission slip (if you haven’t turned it in yet), your ID, and your charged Chromebook if you need it.
Delish Florida strawberries AND support for your Ithaca FFA? Yes please!
It’s the first day of February. What's happening at Ithaca? Glad you asked…..
Enjoy this YouTube Presentation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQVPOlZ0ncs
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 Laura Kauffman.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Thur, Feb 01, 2024
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Pulled Pork Sandwich, Second Choice: Pizza Burger w/bun, Hash Browns, Pears, Milk
From Ms. Sprecher:
The Ithaca FFA will be hosting our state officer today (Thur, Feb 1). She will be in Ms. Sprecher’s room throughout the day. If you wish to talk to her, get a pass from Ms. Sprecher for your study hall time.
MIDDLE SCHOOL FFA MEMBERS - you will meet with the state officer during 1st hour. Go to your first hour class for attendance and lunch count. Then come to Ms. Sprecher’s room.
From Mrs. Kershner:
The Big Brother & Big Sister RISE Program will begin TODAY- Thur, Feb 1. If you signed up please check your email regarding your time. Please see Mrs. Kershner with any other questions.
From Mr. Tobin:
High School pep band will start up again on Fri, Feb 2. Please be in the band room by 6:30 p.m.
From Mr. Andresen:
Reminder to all Math Team competitors that we are responsible for concessions on Monday, Feb 5 to facilitate purchase of Math Team T-shirts. Please sign up in Mr. Andresen’s room ASAP.
From Mrs. Zorea:
Author Erin Soderberg Downing will be visiting Ithaca to talk with students in Grades 3-8 on Wed, Feb 7, 2024. Erin has written more than 50 books for kids and teens. Erin will discuss her newest novel, Just Keep Walking and will share many behind-the-scenes secrets from her writing process-from generating ideas to creating characters to research to writing first drives to revisions and beyond. If you would like signed copies of Erin’s books and need another order form, please see Mrs. Zorea.
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 School's Facebook page.
BIRTHDAYS:
Elementary - none
Middle School - none
High School - Kayl Ryan
Faculty & Staff - none
The Ithaca boys AND girls are on the court tonight, AND they are both on the road. Travel well and support our teams!
Bulldog Pride! Your child could be a Bulldog!
The open enrollment window for the 2024-2025 school year begins on February 5th. To apply for open enrollment, complete the necessary paperwork on the DPI website at the link below. Once the form has been completed, submit it to Ithaca Public Schools by mail or dropping off during normal school days and hours.
https://dpi.wi.gov/oe
Update for February 1st menus:
Breakfast - Waffles, Sliced Apple or Oranges, Milk, and Juice
Lunch - Pulled Pork Sandwich, Pizza Burger, Hamburger bun, Hash Browns, Pears, Milk
WE NEED YOU!
Do you want to impact the life of a student?
Do you like sports?
Do you like to be outdoors?
If you said YES, then we would like to talk to YOU!
Ithaca is looking for a MIDDLE SCHOOL TRACK COACH.
If you would like more information, please call 608-585-2512 and ask for Brooke or Zac.
You can email us if that works better for you
brooke.hackl@ithaca.k12.wi.us
thomzac@ithaca.k12.wi.us
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Wed, Jan 31, 2024
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Turkey Roast, Second Choice: Ham and Cheese Wrap, Broccoli, Pineapple, WG roll
From Ms Schoen: Hewston, Destiny, Cinara, please stop in the office to see Ms. Schoen regarding your teaching assistant assignments.
From Mrs. Burnley
There will be an FBLA meeting today during Attack Time in Mrs.Burnley’s room. Attendance is mandatory. Permission slips for Saturday’s Regional Leadership Conference will be distributed and we will discuss plans for the event. Good luck to everyone who is competing!
From Ms Okus and Mr Tobin:
All parents and guardians are invited to attend tonight’s, Wed Jan 31, Music Instructor Meet-and-Greet at 6:00 pm in the band room.
From Mrs. Kershner:
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) will gather Thursday morning, Feb 1st at 7:00 am. Join us for a hot breakfast, encouraging devotion and message! All are welcome! Hope you’ll join us!
From Mrs. Kershner:
The Big Brother & Big Sister RISE Program will begin Thursday, Feb 1st. Please see Mrs. Kershner if you have any questions.
From Mr. Tobin:
High School pep band will start up again on Friday, Feb 2nd. Please be in the band room by 6:30 pm!
From Mrs. Zorea:
Author Erin Soderberg Downing will be visiting Ithaca to talk with students in Grades 3-8 on Wed, Feb 7, 2024. Erin has written more than 50 books for kids and teens. Erin will discuss her newest novel, Just Keep Walking and will share many behind-the-scenes secrets from her writing process-from generating ideas to creating characters to research to writing first drives to revisions and beyond. If you would like signed copies of Erin’s books and need another order form, please see Mrs. Zorea.
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.
BIRTHDAYS:
Elementary - Diezel Clary
Middle School - none
High School - none
Faculty & Staff - Mrs Kauffman
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 Brooke Hackl.
Angie Persinger, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), visited Mrs. Kauffman’s class at Ithaca recently to present DVR information. What is DVR? Please watch our YouTube presentation to find out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPUNhTl5lsM
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 Brandon Fetterly.
Ithaca girls AND boys are on the court tonight!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Tue, Jan 30, 2024
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Beef chili w/corn bread, Second Choice: Chicken fajitas w/soft shells, Carrots, mixed fruit, WG roll
From Mrs. Burnley:
There will be an FBLA meeting today during Attack Time in Mrs.Burnley’s room. Attendance is mandatory. Permission slips for Saturday’s Regional Leadership Conference will be distributed and we will discuss plans for the event. Good luck to everyone who is competing!
From Ms Okus and Mr Tobin:
All parents and guardians are invited to attend tomorrow’s Music Instructor Meet-and-Greet at 6:00 pm in the band room.
From Mrs. Kershner:
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) will gather Thursday morning, Feb 1st at 7:00 am. Join us for a hot breakfast, encouraging devotion and message! All are welcome! Hope you’ll join us!
From Mrs. Kershner:
The Big Brother & Big Sister RISE Program will begin Thursday, Feb 1st. Please see Mrs. Kershner if you have any questions.
From Mrs. Zorea:
Author Erin Soderberg Downing will be visiting Ithaca to talk with students in Grades 3-8 on Wed, Feb 7, 2024. Erin has written more than 50 books for kids and teens. Erin will discuss her newest novel, Just Keep Walking and will share many behind-the-scenes secrets from her writing process-from generating ideas to creating characters to research to writing first drives to revisions and beyond. If you would like signed copies of Erin’s books and need another order form, please see Mrs. Zorea.
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.
WORD OF THE DAY: Rebuff: to reject or criticize sharply- I will rebuff all of your excuses for late work.
THIS DAY IN HISTORY: Mohandas Gandhi, the political and spiritual leader of the Indian independence movement, was assassinated in New Delhi by a Hindu extremist on January 30, 1948.
BIRTHDAYS:
Elementary - Clara Thome
Middle School - none
High School - Xander Sorenson
Faculty & Staff - Ms Sprecher