If you're heading to LaCrosse Logan High School tomorrow to cheer on the Ithaca-Weston High School wrestlers at the LaCrosse Logan Invitational, here are some things you need to know.
Action starts at 10am. Tickets are $7 for adults, $4 for students, and NO CASH will be accepted for admissions. Pay at the door with debit or credit card, or purchase ahead of time with this link: https://gofan.co/event/1215559?schoolId=WI18311 Concessions are CASH ONLY.
Good luck, wrestlers and coaches!
Mrs. Preuss's 5th graders have started 12 days of Kindness! The purpose is to spread kindness throughout the Ithaca community. Our 1st kindness challenge was to write cards to service members.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Fri, Dec 8, 2023
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Sloppy Joes/Bun, Second Choice: Chicken Strips, WG Roll, Peas, Mandarin Oranges
From Mrs. Behrens:
High School Band Students - Your next payment of $300 for your trip to Florida, is due today.
From Ms Durkin:
There will be an art club meeting today during ATTACK. Please plan to attend, we will take a group photo.
From the Ithaca-Weston Wrestling Club:
Good luck Ithaca-Weston High School wrestlers! Tomorrow they compete in the La Crosse Logan Invitational at La Crosse Logan High School. Action starts at 10am. Tickets are $7 for adults, $4 for students, and NO CASH will be accepted for admissions. Pay at the door with debit or credit card, or purchase ahead of time with this link: https://gofan.co/event/1215559?schoolId=WI18311 Concessions are CASH ONLY.
From Ms. Sprecher:
Concessions Friday is the freshman class.
Ithaca FFA middle school and high school, please sign up for a half hour shift to ring bells at Wal-Mart this Sat, Dec 9 from 11:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
From Mrs. Behrens:
The Winter Band and Choir Concert will be held on Mon, Dec 11, starting at 7:00 pm. Come and hear songs of the holiday season.
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.
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 Fri, Dec 15.
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: Brennan Klingaman - Sat 12/9, Payton Engle - Sun 12/10
MS/HS: none
Staff: Mrs. Richards - Sun 12/10
Recently Ithaca FBLA members helped our 4K littles write letters to Santa, just in time for Christmas! Please enjoy this Ithaca YouTube Presentation highlighting this event. - https://youtu.be/GvarCbn-JIw
Recently the Ithaca FBLA members helped our 4K littles write letters to Santa, just in time for Christmas! Ithaca FBLA helpers included: Ethan Birkrem, Jadyn Boland, Maggie Gschwind, Callie Muckler, Izzie Ortiz, Abby Plonka, Ally Plonka, Annabeth Sprecher, Caleb Birkrem, Emma Coy, Danny Feryance, Maggie Gschwind, Matt Kepler, Josie Laue, Kailey Newkirk, Tristen Peterson, Alivya Young and non-FBLA student Micah Salisbury. Landon Thompson and Holly King were unable to participate.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Thu, Dec 7, 2023
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Mozzarella sticks, Second Choice: Chicken nuggets, Baked beans, apples and pears, WG roll
Ithaca Giving Tree:
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.
From Mr. Andresen:
There is a Math Team meeting today. Concessions, contests, and T-shirts will be some of the items discussed. Attendance is crucial. See you in Mr. Andresen’s room during ATTACK!!
From Mr. Klang:
There will be an Archery Club Meeting in Mr. Klang's room during ATTACK Today Dec. 7th for any interested 6th-12th grade students.
From Mrs. Behrens:
High School Band Students - Your next payment of $300 for your trip to Florida, is due tomorrow, Friday, December 8.
From Mrs. Behrens:
The Winter Band and Choir Concert will be held on Monday, December 11, starting at 7:00 pm. Come and hear songs of the holiday season.
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 Ms. Sprecher:
Concessions Friday is the Freshman class.
Ithaca FFA middle school and high school, please sign up for a half hour shift to ring bells at Wal-Mart this Saturday, Dec 9 from 11 -2.
From Ms. Jones:
4th/5th grade boys basketball will begin practice next Friday, December 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.
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 Wednesday, Dec 20. The deadline for enrollment is approaching. Thank you!
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 tomorrow and doors have to be finished by Dec 15th.
Word of the Day: Permeable: used especially to describe things that have pores or openings that permit liquids or gases to pass through.
The new housing project will include a permeable parking lot to help mitigate stormwater runoff.
This day in history: On December 7, 1941, at 7:55 a.m. Hawaii time, a dive bomber bearing the red symbol of the Rising Sun of Japan on its wings appears out of the clouds above the island of Oahu. A swarm of 360 warplanes followed, descending on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor in a ferocious assault. The surprise attack struck a critical blow against the U.S. Pacific fleet and drew the United States irrevocably into World War II.
Birthdays: none
What is the RAPTOR system and how does it help Ithaca? Here is an Ithaca YouTube Featured Presentation explaining THE RAPTOR! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WO_yq66M8jg
Twinning IS winning! The Ithaca LMC is once again "Merry and Bright"!
Ithaca's elementary students participated in the national "Hour of Code" initiative during their weekly Library class from December 4th-8th during Computer Science Education Week. "Hour of Code" is a week-long program designed to introduce students to the basics of computer coding. In their Library curriculum, Ithaca elementary students create projects to show their learning using both digital and real-world materials. This week, students wrote basic computer algorithms using bee bot robots and resources from the Code.org website. These lessons also gave students a chance to practice being attentive to details, developing a plan to solve problems, and checking their work and making revisions as part of the learning process.
You can help AND enjoy a delicious meal! Culvers SHARE night TONIGHT 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.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Wed, Dec 6, 2023
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Mini Corn Dogs, Second Choice: Brat/bun, Hash browns, peaches
Ithaca Giving Tree:
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.
From Mr. Andresen:
There is a Math Team meeting today. Concessions, contests, and T-shirts will be some of the items discussed. Attendance is crucial. See you in Mr. Andresen’s room during ATTACK!!
From Mrs. Behrens:
High School Band Students - Your next payment of $300 for your trip to Florida, is due this Friday, December 8.
From Ms Durkin:
Come out and support the Ithaca Student Council for Culver’s Share Night Tonight from 4-8. Proceeds from this fundraiser will go to the snowball dance! Student council members do not forget your sign up times.
From Mrs Kershner:
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) will be gathering this Thursday, Dec 7th at 7:00am. Join us for an encouraging devotion, big breakfast and then a game of Dodgeball. All are welcome!
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 Ms. Sprecher:
Concessions Friday is the Freshman class.
Ithaca FFA middle school and high school, please sign up for a half hour shift to ring bells at Wal-Mart this Saturday, Dec 9 from 11 -2.
4th/5th grade boys basketball will begin practice next Friday, December 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 Mrs Thompson:
Those interested in or wanting more information about forensics should meet with a coach before break. Our next meeting is Dec 18th, and each of you should have a category chosen by then.
Lost: Black backpack with basketball shoes, shorts, tshirt. If found, please return to the school office.
Word of the Day: Smite “to hit someone or something very hard.” Other uses of the word include “to severely injure, kill, or attack someone” (as in “smitten by disease”) and “to captivate or take” (as in “smitten by her beauty”). // He smote the ball mightily, which helped us win the game.
This day in history: On December 6, 1865, the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, officially ending the institution of slavery, is ratified. “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.” With these words, the single greatest change wrought by the Civil War was officially noted in the Constitution.
Birthdays: none
Families were invited to participate in the Ithaca PTSO's 6th Annual Gingerbread House Fun Night. What a great night full of hot chocolate, smiles, laughter, and holiday fun!
Great FOOD is happening at Ithaca!
Delicious local food on the menu at Ithaca today - cheeseburgers featuring Spring Creeks Beef.
The holiday spirit has been found in the LMC.
“OH WHAT FUN IT IS TO READ!"
You have another opportunity to enjoy ELF this weekend.
“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 8 and 9 at 7:00 PM and a matinee on December 10 at 2:00 PM
Ithaca families and community are invited to enjoy sounds of the season presented by our Ithaca bands and choirs on Monday, December 11th beginning at 7pm for a combined concert. The 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th/8th, and Ithaca High School Bands under the direction of Mrs Mary Beth Behrens will perform, as well as the 6th, 7th/8th, and Ithaca High School Choirs under the direction of Mrs Elaine Stafford. We hope to see you there!
Mark your calendars! The 2023 Elementary Winter Music Program will be held next Wednesday, Dec 13th, at 2:00 p.m. in the main gym. All are welcome to attend!
Good luck to the Ithaca-Weston High School wrestlers tonight! They host Brookwood, Darlington, and Lancaster in a quad starting at 5:30. Tonight is also Senior Night and T-shirt night. It’s our last home meet for the season. Catch the action at Ithaca tonight.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Tues, Dec 5, 2023
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Cheeseburger w/bun, Second Choice: Fish sticks, Broccoli, mixed fruit, dinner roll, dessert
Ithaca Giving Tree:
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.
From Ithaca-Weston Wrestling Club:
Good luck to the Ithaca-Weston High School wrestlers tonight! They host Brookwood, Darlington, and Lancaster in a quad starting at 5:30. Tonight is also Senior Night and T-shirt night. It’s our last home meet for the season. Catch the action at Ithaca tonight.
From Mrs. Burnley:
There will be an FBLA meeting in Mrs. Burnley’s during ATTACK TODAY, December 5. If you have not paid your dues, please bring $20 to the meeting. Also, be ready to let Mrs. Burnley know what event you will be doing for RLC. If you will not be at school during Attack, please see Mrs. Burnley before the meeting.
From Mr. Andresen:
There is a Math Team meeting on Wednesday, December 6. Concessions, contests, and T-shirts will be some of the items discussed. Attendance is crucial. See you in Mr. Andresen’s room during ATTACK!!
From Mrs. Behrens:
High School Band Students - Your next payment of $300 for your trip to Florida, is due this Friday, December 8.
From Ms Durkin:
Come out and support the Ithaca Student Council for Culver’s Share Night this Wednesday night from 4-8. Proceeds from this fundraiser will go to the snowball dance! Student council members do not forget your sign up times.
From Mrs Kershner:
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) will be gathering this Thursday, Dec 7th at 7:00am. Join us for an encouraging devotion, big breakfast and then a game of Dodgeball. All are welcome!
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 Ms. Sprecher:
Concessions tonight is Music Boosters and Friday is the Freshman class.
Ithaca FFA middle school and high school, please sign up for a half hour shift to ring bells at Wal-Mart this Saturday, Dec 9 from 11 -2.
From Mrs Thompson:
Those interested in or wanting more information about forensics should meet with a coach before break. Our next meeting is Dec 18th, and each of you should have a category chosen by then.
Lost: Black backpack with basketball shoes, shorts, tshirt. If found, please return to the school office.
Word of the Day: Dexterous, adjective used to describe someone or something that has or shows great skill or cleverness. She was praised for her dexterous handling of the crisis.
This day in history: At 2:10 p.m. on December 5, 1945, five U.S. Navy Avenger torpedo-bombers comprising Flight 19 take off from the Ft. Lauderdale Naval Air Station in Florida. They never returned. Although naval officials maintained that the remains of the six aircraft and 27 men were not found because stormy weather destroyed the evidence, the story of the “Lost Squadron” helped cement the legend of the Bermuda Triangle, an area of the Atlantic Ocean where ships and aircraft are said to disappear without a trace. The Bermuda Triangle is said to stretch from the southern U.S. coast across to Bermuda and down to the Atlantic coast of Cuba and Santo Domingo.
Birthdays
Elementary: Emmett Barlow
MS/HS: Brianna Alt
Staff: none
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