Door decorating has begun at Ithaca! They sure do look GREAT! Please enjoy this video highlighting what our students and staff have done....so far. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16xGOY18AH8
2023 Ithaca door decorating is NOW underway! Stay tuned in the coming days for more festive holiday doors!
What a WONDERFUL Elementary concert!
A HUGE, heartfelt THANK YOU to Mrs. Stafford, staff, students, and the community for making “The Season bright!”
Lyvia and Logan worked a "MATH PROJECT" during the concert keeping tally of ALL visitors for the concert, and breaking the data down by age group and time of arrival.
Stay tuned for more pictures to be shared later.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Thu, Dec 14, 2023
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Chicken Smackers, Second Choice: Ham and Cheese Wraps, Garlic Bread, Carrots, Strawberries, Dessert
From the office:
A retainer - invisiliner was found in the commons yesterday - it can be claimed in the office.
From Mrs. Ramsden:
Gift wrappers are needed for the Elf Shop on Wednesday Dec 20th from 8:30 am to 3:20. This is open to middle school students and high school students, it must be during your study hall period. Sign-up is in the library.
From Ms Durkin:
There will be a brief 5 minute student council meeting today during ATTACK in the art room. If you are in Sources of Strength, please see me today and go to the Sources meeting instead.
From Ms Durkin:
In the spirit of the holiday season, the Ithaca Student Council will be hosting their annual non-perishable food fundraiser for Passages in Richland Center. Passages is a homeless shelter for battered women. For the past 3 decades, Ithaca has had an annual holiday food drive and we would like to continue this tradition. Each elementary classroom will have boxes and student council representatives to help the kids get into the fun of giving. Class advisors will also have boxes in their classrooms for students to donate in the middle school and high school. All classes kindergarten through 12th grade will be able to compete and the class that collects the most boxes will get a Pizza Hut pizza party hosted by the student council. We will start collecting food next Mon, Dec 18 and our last day to collect will be next Friday morning Dec 22.
From Mrs Kershner:
FCA students–just a reminder to start bringing in your donated items for banana bread baking this Thu, Dec 14. All donations can be dropped off in the guidance office.
From Mrs. Stellner and Mrs. Pluemer:
There is a Sources of Strength meeting this Thu, Dec. 14, during ATTACK. HS will meet in the LMC, MS will meet in Mr. Kelly’s room.
From Ithaca Music Boosters:
Items from the Alsum Farms fundraiser will be delivered today Thu, Dec 14. Volunteers are requested to assist with sorting and loading orders beginning at 2:30pm. Pick up will begin at 3:30 until 6:00pm at the Bus Garage/old Ag shop. If you are unable to pick up during that time, you must arrange for someone to pick up for you that night.
From Ms. Sprecher:
Ithaca FFA middle school will meet Fri, Dec 15 during ATTACK.
From Mrs. Deitelhoff and Mrs. Stellner:
There will be a senior class meeting on Fri, Dec. 15 in Mrs. Deitelhoff’s room.
Ithaca Giving Tree:
We ask that all gifts be returned unwrapped and with the tag to the school office no later than Fri, Dec 15. Thank you for your care and participation. Call Ms. Schoen or Mrs. Pluemer if you need more information.
Ms Durkin:
Get into the holiday spirit with the annual door decorating contest! The student council is sponsoring the gym door contest this year. Seniors, juniors, sophomores, and freshmen will compete by decorating a designated gym door. There is no specific theme this year, so have fun. Remember to bring your own supplies and team up with your classmates and get into holiday spirit. You may begin decorating today and doors have to be finished by tomorrow Fri, Dec 15.
From Ms. Jones:
4th/5th grade boys basketball will begin practice Fri, Dec 15 from 5:30-7:00 in the Community Gym. Schedules will be handed out at that time. Any questions contact Janelle at 608-588-4535.
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be this Fri, Dec 15. Cost is $0.50 per bag, limit 2 bags per person. Help support the Freshman class!
From Mrs. Burnley:
FBLA is having a winter coat and sock drive this week. Please bring new or gently used and clean coats, hats, gloves, and socks to room 318. Thank you for helping to keep the community warm this winter.
From Mrs Thompson:
There will be a forensics meeting Monday, Dec 18th during ATTACK time in the LMC for all interested in forensics this year.
Mrs. Kershner:
Attention High School Juniors and Seniors: If you were considering being a part of the Youth Apprenticeship Program for this year, please see Mrs. Kershner on or before Wed, Dec 20. The deadline for enrollment is approaching. Thank you!
From Middle School Girls Basketball:
There is a sign-up sheet for 6th-8th grade girls basketball posted on the outside of the office. There will be an open gym Wed, Dec 20th after school until 5pm with a parent meeting to follow.
Word of the Day: convalesce: to recover health and strength gradually after sickness, injury, or weakness. According to the article, the athlete is still convalescing from her recent injury but expects to resume her training schedule by the end of the month.
This day in history: On December 14, 1911, Norwegian Roald Amundsen became the first explorer to reach the South Pole.
Birthdays
Elementary: none
MS/HS: Hailey Allison
Staff: none
The next 3 days in the 5th grade's kindness challenge will involve one of the three things listed on the ornament. They will have to complete all 3 before Monday! They hope these help spread joy!
Lunch change for tomorrow, Friday, December 15th:
First choice is Pulled Pork and Bun. Second choice is Cheeseburger. Included is green beans, mixed fruit, yogurt, and milk.
Popcorn Friday will be this Fri, Dec 15. 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 Freshman class!
Great things are happening at Ithaca, EVERY DAY! Enjoy this video highlighting ALL the recent GREAT things happening at our district! You may see someone you know! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alnqB0bQKhk
Items from the Alsum Farms fundraiser will be delivered this Thursday, Dec 14. Volunteers are requested to assist with sorting and loading orders beginning at 2:30pm. Pick up will begin at 3:30 until 6:00pm in the Bus Garage/old Ag shop. If you are unable to pick up during that time, you must arrange for someone to pick up for you that night.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Wed, Dec 13, 2023
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today: - First Choice: Walking Taco, Second Choice: Fish Sticks, Corn, Peaches, WG roll
From Ms. Sprecher:
Ithaca FFA middle school will meet Friday during ATTACK.
From Ms Durkin:
In the spirit of the holiday season, the Ithaca Student Council will be hosting their annual non-perishable food fundraiser for Passages in Richland Center. Passages is a homeless shelter for battered women. For the past 3 decades, Ithaca has had an annual holiday food drive and we would like to continue this tradition. Each elementary classroom will have boxes and student council representatives to help the kids get into the fun of giving. Class advisors will also have boxes in their classrooms for students to donate in the middle school and high school. All classes kindergarten through 12th grade will be able to compete and the class that collects the most boxes will get a Pizza Hut pizza party hosted by the student council. We will start collecting food next Monday December 18th and our last day to collect will be next Friday morning December 22nd.
From Mrs. Burnley:
FBLA members, remember to let Mrs. Burnley know by the end of the day Today, Dec. 13 what event you want to do for the Regional Leadership Conference. Registration ends this week.
From Ithaca-Weston Wrestling Club:
There will be an Ithaca-Weston Wrestling Club meeting on Wed, Dec 13th at Ithaca starting at 7pm for any interested supporters.
From Mrs Kershner:
FCA students- just a reminder to start bringing in your donated items for Banana Bread baking this Thursday, Dec 14. All donations can be dropped off in the guidance office.
From Mrs. Stellner and Mrs. Pluemer:
There is a Sources of Strength meeting this Thursday, Dec. 14, during ATTACK. HS will meet in the LMC, MS will meet in Mr. Kelly’s room.
From Ithaca Music Boosters:
Items from the Alsum Farms fundraiser will be delivered this Thursday, Dec 14. Volunteers are requested to assist with sorting and loading orders beginning at 2:30pm. Pick up will begin at 3:30 until 6:00pm. If you are unable to pick up during that time, you must arrange for someone to pick up for you that night.
Ithaca Giving Tree:
We ask that all gifts be returned unwrapped and with the tag to the school office no later than Fri, Dec 15. Thank you for your care and participation. Call Ms. Schoen or Mrs. Pluemer if you need more information.
From Ms. Jones:
4th/5th grade boys basketball will begin practice Fri, Dec 15 from 5:30-7:00 in the Community Gym. Schedules will be handed out at that time. Any questions contact Janelle at 608-588-4535.
Ms Durkin:
Get into the holiday spirit with the annual door decorating contest! The student council is sponsoring the gym door contest this year. Seniors, juniors, sophomores, and freshmen will compete by decorating a designated gym door. There is no specific theme this year, so have fun. Remember to bring your own supplies and team up with your classmates and get into holiday spirit. You may begin decorating today and doors have to be finished by this Fri, Dec 15.
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be this Friday, December 15. 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 Freshman class!
From Mrs. Burnley:
FBLA is having a winter coat and sock drive this week. Please bring new or gently used and clean coats, hats, gloves, and socks to room 318. Thank you for helping to keep the community stay warm this winter.
Mrs. Kershner:
Attention High School Juniors and Seniors: If you were considering being a part of the Youth Apprenticeship Program for this year, please see Mrs. Kershner on or before Wed, Dec 20. The deadline for enrollment is approaching. Thank you!
From Coach Miller:
There is a sign-up sheet for 6th-8th grade girls basketball posted on the outside of the office. There will be an open gym Wed, Dec 20th after school until 5pm with a parent meeting to follow.
Word of the Day: Intrepid means “fearless, bold, and brave.” Her college semester abroad sparked a series of intrepid travels around the world.
This day in history: 1577: English seaman Francis Drake sets out from Plymouth, England, with five ships and 164 men on a mission to raid Spanish holdings on the Pacific coast of the New World and explore the Pacific Ocean. Three years later, Drake’s return to Plymouth marked the first circumnavigation of the earth by a British explorer.
Birthdays: none
Fifth graders completed their 4th Kindness Challenge! They had to make a card for either their neighbor or mail delivery person and have an adult help them safely deliver their card! This is a way of showing them appreciation and kindness by being thoughtful!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Tue, Dec 12, 2023
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Orange chicken w/rice, Second Choice: Polish sausage w/bun, Cowboy beans, pineapple, WG roll, dessert
From Mrs. Behrens:
Band and Choir students: Congratulations on your wonderful performances at the Winter Concert last night. Your hard work really showed and I’m so proud of all of you! Thank you to the staff members who attended the concert. We appreciate your support. I would like to thank the basketball coaches, Mr. Klang and Mr. Benson, for rearranging the practice schedule so that we could set up in time for the concert. Thank you to all of the students who helped move everything to the gym and who came early to help set it up. Also, thank you Tom Walker for getting the gym ready for the concert. I appreciate everyone’s help!
From Ms. Sprecher:
High School FFA will meet Today (December 12) during ATTACK.
Ithaca FFA middle school will meet Friday during ATTACK.
Concessions Tonight (Tue) night Concessions are by the Music Boosters.
From Ms Durkin:
In the spirit of the holiday season, the Ithaca Student Council will be hosting their annual non-perishable food fundraiser for Passages in Richland Center. Passages is a homeless shelter for battered women. For the past 3 decades, Ithaca has had an annual holiday food drive and we would like to continue this tradition. Each elementary classroom will have boxes and student council representatives to help the kids get into the fun of giving. Class advisors will also have boxes in their classrooms for students to donate in the middle school and high school. All classes kindergarten through 12th grade will be able to compete and the class that collects the most boxes will get a Pizza Hut pizza party hosted by the student council. We will start collecting food next Monday December 18th and our last day to collect will be next Friday morning December 22nd.
From Mrs. Burnley:
FBLA members, remember to let Mrs. Burnley know by the end of the day on Wednesday, Dec. 13 what event you want to do for the Regional Leadership Conference. Registration ends this week.
From Ithaca-Weston Wrestling Club:
There will be an Ithaca-Weston Wrestling Club meeting on Wed, Dec 13th at Ithaca starting at 7pm for any interested supporters.
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.
From Mrs Kershner:
FCA students- just a reminder to start bringing in your donated items for Banana Bread baking this Thursday, Dec 14. All donations can be dropped off in the guidance office.
From Mrs. Stellner and Mrs. Pluemer:
There is a Sources of Strength meeting this Thursday, Dec. 14, during ATTACK. HS will meet in the LMC, MS will meet in Mr. Kelly’s room.
From Ithaca Music Boosters:
Items from the Alsum Farms fundraiser will be delivered this Thursday, Dec 14. Volunteers are requested to assist with sorting and loading orders beginning at 2:30pm. Pick up will begin at 3:30 until 6:00pm. If you are unable to pick up during that time, you must arrange for someone to pick up for you that night.
Ithaca Giving Tree:
We ask that all gifts be returned unwrapped and with the tag to the school office no later than Fri, Dec 15. Thank you for your care and participation. Call Ms. Schoen or Mrs. Pluemer if you need more information.
From Ms. Jones:
4th/5th grade boys basketball will begin practice Fri, Dec 15 from 5:30-7:00 in the Community Gym. Schedules will be handed out at that time. Any questions contact Janelle at 608-588-4535.
Ms Durkin:
Get into the holiday spirit with the annual door decorating contest! The student council is sponsoring the gym door contest this year. Seniors, juniors, sophomores, and freshmen will compete by decorating a designated gym door. There is no specific theme this year, so have fun. Remember to bring your own supplies and team up with your classmates and get into holiday spirit. You may begin decorating today and doors have to be finished by this Fri, Dec 15.
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be this Friday, December 15. 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 Freshman class!
Mrs. Kershner:
Attention High School Juniors and Seniors: If you were considering being a part of the Youth Apprenticeship Program for this year, please see Mrs. Kershner on or before Wed, Dec 20. The deadline for enrollment is approaching. Thank you!
Birthdays
Elementary: Bo Louis, Clark Ward
MS/HS: Derek Franzen
Staff: none
5th grader's 3rd day of Kindness challenge was to Smile at Everyone they see! It’s contagious! Can you join them in smiling to spread kindness?
Elf Shop donations are still being accepted! While cleaning and decorating, please consider donating items you no longer need. 4K through 5th grade will be shopping for gifts to give to their parents, guardians or grandparents on December 20th. Donations may be dropped off in the office or in room 107.
Join the Ithaca FBLA as they warm our community this winter! Bring in new or gently used items to Mrs Burnley's room until December 15th. Items of need are socks, hats, gloves, and coats.
LET’S HELP THOSE IN NEED! Passages Food Drive will take place December 18-22. Elementary and Middle School will have boxes in their classrooms and High School’s boxes will be in their advisers room:
Freshmen ~Mrs. Burnley
Sophomores~ Mr. Nee
Junior ~ Mr. Klang
Senior ~ Mrs. Deitelhoff
Boxes will be tallied each day with the help of student council members assigned to each elementary class.
Please bring non-perishable food items and toiletries like soap, tissues, toilet paper etc. to your class every morning. The student council will count and pick them up Class that raises the most boxes (minimum of 10 boxes) will get a Pizza Hut pizza party!
Congratulations to the Ithaca-Weston High School wrestling team for placing 6th as a team at the LaCrosse Logan Invitational on Saturday against some tough competition from Minnesota and Wisconsin. Results of the I-W wrestlers were: Kerrick Thompson - 5th, Hunter Moe - 9th, Ethan Stowell - 5th, Derek Franzen - 7th, Channing Wheaton - 10th, Nolen Waldner - 6th, Logan Anderson - 6th, Kayden Coleman - 6th. Top finishers were Blake Bingham with 3rd, Mac Neefe with 2nd, and Caleb Birkrem with 1st. Their next meet is this Saturday at Richland Center High School starting at 9am.
There's room for everyone on the nice list! Students of Mr Nee are working with Mrs Jensen's kindergarten class to spread some cheer this season. Stay tuned to see what these elves are working on.
The Ithaca PTSO's annual Rural Route 1 popcorn fundraiser was a huge success! Thank you all for supporting the Ithaca PTSO and their efforts. If you missed out on the sale, they have some extras! Contact Sam Hilby to purchase. hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us
Fifth graders completed their 2nd Kindness Challenge on Friday! They had to write down two inspiring quotes and hang them around the school to spread joy.
