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.
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!
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!
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
In Wisconsin, help is three numbers away for Whole Person Care!
Suicide and Crisis and Lifeline 988
Information and Community Resources 211
Emergencies 911
You can help AND enjoy a delicious meal! 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.
December 4 2023 During this YouTube presentation we look at a trip to the school forest , November Top Dogs are celebrated, and a look at our year so far, in pictures. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHxk3BUFZQ4
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Mon Dec 4, 2023
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Hot ham & cheese, Second Choice: Quesadilla, WG Roll, green beans, applesauce
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.
From Mrs. Zorea:
There is a National Honor Society meeting in the Library during ATTACK on TODAY (12/4).
From Mrs. Burnley:
There will be an FBLA meeting in Mrs. Burnley’s during ATTACK on TUESDAY, 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 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!
From Mrs. Behrens:
Thank you to all of the students who came and played with the pep band at Friday night’s basketball game. You sounded great and I appreciated your help. The Pep Band Rocked that night!
From Ithaca-Weston Wrestling:
Ithaca-Weston Youth Wrestling sign up at Ithaca will be today (12/4) 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 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 Tuesday night is Music Boosters.
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.
Birthdays
Elementary: Elijah Rosolowski (yesterday Sunday 12/3)
MS/HS: none
Staff: none
Registration at Ithaca is tonight!
Wrestling season is upon us! Ithaca and Weston area youth are invited to explore wrestling. Youth will grow in confidence and perseverance. Sign up is tonight, December 4th at 5:30pm in the Multipurpose Room. Families should expect to complete a registration form, a code of conduct agreement, as well as a concussion acknowledgement form.
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.
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!
Enjoy a night with your family and friends, plus free hot cocoa!! Ithaca PTSO's 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.
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
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)
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.
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.
The Ithaca Football Calendar Raffle Winner for November 30th is Mindy Hilleshiem!- Congratulations!
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!
Today we debut a recurring YouTube series highlighting the great things happening at Ithaca. Enjoy today release!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCVaP1KtQKE
