Ithaca School District

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Mon, Oct 30, 2023 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today - First Choice: Chicken Patty/WG Bun, Second Choice: Fish Sticks, Green Beans, Mandarin Oranges, WG Dinner Roll From Mr. Herbst: High school students qualify for ATTACK Release if they submit a permission form AND satisfy all release conditions; merely submitting a permission form does not grant your release. Those who qualify will receive an email from me stating such. From Ms Durkin: Congratulations to both Kaylee Peterson and Clayton Lee for representing Ithaca proudly at the state cross country championship this weekend. Thank you also to all the dedicated fans who journeyed so far north to be there to cheer on Kaylee and Clayton. Your loyalty to your friends is inspiring! Congratulations also to Josie Laue and her incredible efforts and wins at the state horse show! From Mr. Klang: There is a high school girls' basketball sign-up sheet on Mr. Klang's door. If you are interested in playing this year, sign up ends TODAY. From Coach Benson: There will be a boys’ basketball meeting in Mr. Thome’s room on Wed, Nov 1 during ATTACK. Birthdays Elementary: Jetta Blow MS/HS: Sutton Neefe Staff: none

From breakfast and lunch menus to highlights of past and upcoming events - Here is what is happening at Ithaca - October 30 2023. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIhIRTGrHi8

Turn a new leaf, fall into giving! Make an appointment, add it to your calendar, and safe a life. The annual Fall FFA Blood Drive will be November 8th in the Community Gym. Make your appointment by using the link https://donate.wisconsin.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/258206 or call 877-232-4376. Thank you for giving!

It's time for the Ithaca October 2023 Farm to School Newsletter from Julie Severance, Ithaca's Farm to School Specialist.

Today will be the last day to order the Ithaca High School Yearbook at the lowest price of $41. With this offer, you can also purchase personalization for $8.50 and have your name printed on the front with up to 4 icons. To order, you can either pick up an order form in Mrs. Burnley’s room or you can go online to jostenyearbooks.com. Seniors, please complete the Senior Superlative Survey that was emailed to you by Friday. Also remember that your required senior portraits, baby pictures and senior quotes are due before Thanksgiving break (Nov. 23). Also due before Thanksgiving are the optional Then and Now pictures, Senior Legacies and Through the Year pictures.

It's fall for all! Recently, First Graders read the story Pumpkin Circle by George Levenson. The students learned about different types of pumpkins, parts of a pumpkin, and how a pumpkin grows. After we read the story, the students enjoyed a craft about the pumpkin life cycle.

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Fri, Oct 27, 2023 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today - First Choice: Chicken and Biscuits, Second Choice: Hamburger/WG Bun, Cauliflower Blend, Peaches, Dessert, Milk From Mr. Herbst: High school students qualify for ATTACK Release if they submit a permission form AND satisfy all release conditions; merely submitting a permission form does not grant your release. Those who qualify will receive an email from me stating such. From Ithaca PTSO: No one is perfect. Rural Route 1 Popcorn might be perfect, though. We forgot to remind you all that today is POPCORN FRIDAY! Elementary students, your classroom teacher will collect 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. This week's proceeds go to benefit the 1st grade class. From Ms. Sprecher: Middle School FFA is moving the first meeting to today during ATTACK. All interested middle school students should check in with your ATTACK teacher and then come to Ms. Sprecher’s room 310. From Mrs. Burnley: Today will be the last day to order the Ithaca High School Yearbook at the lowest price of $41. With this offer, you can also purchase personalization for $8.50 and have your name printed on the front with up to 4 icons. To order, you can either pick up an order form in Mrs. Burnley’s room or you can go online to jostenyearbooks.com. Seniors, please complete the Senior Superlative Survey that was emailed to you by Friday. Also remember that your required senior portraits, baby pictures and senior quotes are due before Thanksgiving break (Nov. 23). Also due before Thanksgiving are the optional Then and Now pictures, Senior Legacies and Through the Year pictures. From Mr. Klang: There is a high school girls' basketball sign-up sheet on Mr. Klang's door. If you are interested in playing this year, please sign up by Mon, Oct 30. From Coach Benson: There will be a boys’ basketball meeting in Mr. Thome’s room on Wed, Nov 1 during ATTACK. From Mrs. Pluemer: October is Substance Misuse Awareness month. Each day this week we will present a trivia question about substance use. The first class to call in with the correct answer will win a prize for the day. Here is the question for today… Knowing your Sources of Strength can protect your body, mind and relationships when life becomes stressful, and helps you refuse harmful choices. What are the 8 Sources of Strength? Answer: Family Support, Positive Friends, Mentors, Healthy Activities, Generosity, Spirituality, Physical Health, Mental Health Word of the Day: abolitionist : a person who wants to stop or abolish slavery This day in history: William Robinson and Marmaduke Stevenson, two Quakers who came from England in 1656 to escape religious persecution, are executed in the Massachusetts Bay Colony for their religious beliefs. Quakers advocated equality and became some of the most outspoken opponents of slavery in early America. Another of many important abolitionist Quakers was Lucretia Mott, who worked on the Underground Railroad in the 19th century, helping lead fugitive slaves to freedom in the Northern states and Canada. In later years, Mott was a leader in the movement for women’s rights. Birthdays: Elementary: none MS/HS: Aydin Kloehn; Sun, Oct 29-Brayden Burns; Sun, Oct 29-Dax Neefe; Sun, Oct 29-Makai Tauaalo Staff: none

Happy Friday! From breakfast and lunch menus to highlights of past and upcoming events - Here is what is happening at Ithaca - October 27 2023 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KebhkAfNTdE

Nothing says GO TEAM! like a pep rally for a state send off for our two Ithaca runners, Kaylee Peterson and Clayton Lee as they prepare for the start cross country meet Saturday and our WIHA team at state Friday through Sunday. https://youtube.com/shorts/TeAUAqDGfMQ?si=76GO4R7gZjGlDOFB

The 2023 WIAA State Cross Country meet is held at the Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids. Tickets are only sold and available online from a mobile phone at https://gofan.co/event/1111684?schoolId=WIAA2. Richland Center sophomore Ryan Stadler and Ithaca sophomore Clayton Lee will race in the Division 2 boys race at 12:35pm. Ithaca senior Kaylee Peterson will race in the Division 2 girls race at 2:25pm. Be aware that there is NOT general parking permitted at the race course, so plan accordingly to account for park-and-ride or walking time. Good luck runners!

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Thurs, Oct 26, 2023 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today - First Choice: Spaghetti & Meatballs, Second Choice: Polish Sausage/WG Bun, Broccoli, Apple Slices, Bread Sticks From Ithaca Football: Youth football for 3rd-5th graders will have their last night of practice Thursday 10/26 from 6pm until 7pm on the HS football field. Then there will be a pizza party in the old gym until 7:30 to celebrate a great season. Contact Jed Scallon with questions at 608/495-4129. From the Ithaca Music Boosters: There will be a Music Boosters meeting this Thursday, October 26th at 6:00pm in the band room. Agenda items include electing officers and discussing fundraising. From Ms. Durkin: There will be a student council meeting this Thursday, October 26th during ATTACK. From Ms. Sprecher: Middle School FFA is moving the first meeting to Friday, Oct. 27 during ATTACK. All interested middle school students should check in with your ATTACK teacher and then come to Ms. Sprecher’s room 310. From Mrs. Burnley: Friday, October 27 will be the last day to order the Ithaca High School Yearbook at the lowest price of $41. With this offer, you can also purchase personalization for $8.50 and have your name printed on the front with up to 4 icons. To order, you can either pick up an order form in Mrs. Burnley’s room or you can go online to jostenyearbooks.com. Seniors, please complete the Senior Superlative Survey that was emailed to you by Friday. Also remember that your required senior portraits, baby pictures and senior quotes are due before Thanksgiving break (Nov. 23). Also due before Thanksgiving are the optional Then and Now pictures, Senior Legacies and Through the Year pictures. From Mr. Klang: There is a high school girls' basketball sign-up sheet on Mr. Klang's door. If you are interested in playing this year please sign up by Monday, October 30th. There will be a boys basketball meeting in Mr Thome’s room on Wednesday, November 1 during attack. From Mrs. Pluemer: October is Substance Misuse Awareness month. Each day this week we will present a trivia question about substance use. The first class to call in with the correct answer will win a prize for the day. Here is the question for today… This is a synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. It is a major contributor to fatal and nonfatal overdoses in the U.S. It is often unknowingly mixed with other drugs. Answer: Fentanyl Word of the Day: Someone described as gullible, adjective, is easily fooled or cheated. In other words, they are quick to believe something that is not true. The store sells overpriced souvenirs to gullible tourists, and no self-respecting local would shop there. This day in history: October 26, 1825 : The Erie Canal opens, connecting the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean via the Hudson River. Birthdays Elementary: none MS/HS: Easton Nelson, Alexander Evans Staff: Mrs. Meyers

Today we highlight the TRUNK OR TREAT event winners and as we gear up for Halloween and fall, Ms Durkin's 5th Grade Art students created their own Halloween skeleton hands. From breakfast and lunch menus to highlights of past and upcoming events - Here is what is happening at Ithaca - October 26 2023 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pckN5t_vFoI

The UW Platteville Women in STEM Career Day is a one-day event for high school women to learn about careers that require creative problem solving, encourage forward thinking, make a difference in society, and share the future of our world. The purpose of this program is to recruit more women in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. Ithaca was represented by four young ladies who had the opportunity to explore so much in the STEM pathway: Abby Plonka, Ally Plonka, Izabela Oriz & Callie Muckler A shout out to Mr. Fetterly for transporting and attending this event with the students. They also had the opportunity to meet the Chancellor and visit the Engineering, Mathematics and Science Dean's Office! How cool is that?!

Dear Ithaca Families: The Richland County Health and Human Services will hold another flu vaccination clinic for Ithaca students on Monday, October 30, beginning at 9AM. The forms are attached for you to print, complete, and return on Monday or before. The flu vaccine is FREE for all Ithaca students. If you need a form sent home, please reply via email by Thursday afternoon and a copy will be sent home with your child. Please call me if you have any questions. Thank you, Kathleen Schoen; schokat@ithaca.k12.wi.us; 608/585-2311 Estimadas familias de Ítaca: Los Servicios Humanos y de Salud del Condado de Richland llevarán a cabo otra clínica de vacunación contra la gripe para los estudiantes de Ithaca el lunes 30 de octubre a partir de las 9 a.m. Los formularios se adjuntan para que los imprima, los complete y los devuelva el lunes o antes. La vacuna contra la gripe es GRATUITA para todos los estudiantes de Ithaca. Si necesita que le envíen un formulario a casa, responda por correo electrónico antes del jueves por la tarde y se enviará una copia a casa con su hijo. Por favor llámame si tienes alguna pregunta. Gracias, Kathleen Schoen; schokat@ithaca.k12.wi.us; 608/585-2311

Friday, October 27 will be the last day to order the Ithaca High School Yearbook at the lowest price of $41. With this offer, you can also purchase personalization for $8.50 and have your name printed on the front with up to 4 icons. To order, you can either pick up an order form in Mrs. Burnley’s room or you can go online to jostenyearbooks.com. Seniors, please complete the Senior Superlative Survey that was emailed to you by Friday. Also remember that your required senior portraits, baby pictures and senior quotes are due before Thanksgiving break (Nov. 23). Also due before Thanksgiving are the optional Then and Now pictures, Senior Legacies and Through the Year pictures.

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Wed, Oct 25, 2023 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today - First Choice: Soft Shell Beef Tacos, Second Choice: Grilled Chicken, Corn, Mixed Fruit, Garlic Bread, Dessert From Ms. Sprecher: Middle School FFA is moving the first meeting to Friday, Oct. 27 during ATTACK. All interested middle school students should check in with your ATTACK teacher and then come to Ms. Sprecher’s room 310. From Ithaca Football: Youth football for 3rd-5th graders will have their last night of practice Thursday 10/26 from 6pm until 7pm on the HS football field. Then there will be a pizza party in the old gym until 7:30 to celebrate a great season. Contact Jed Scallon with questions at 608/495-4129. From the Ithaca Music Boosters: Return coffee fundraiser forms and money to Mrs Thompson today if you haven’t done so already. There will be a Music Boosters meeting this Thursday, October 26th at 6:00pm in the band room. Agenda items include electing officers and discussing fundraising. From Ms. Durkin: There will be a student council meeting this Thursday, October 26th during ATTACK. From Mrs. Burnley: Friday, October 27 will be the last day to order the Ithaca High School Yearbook at the lowest price of $41. With this offer, you can also purchase personalization for $8.50 and have you name printed on the front with up to 4 icons. To order, you can either pick up an order form in Mrs. Burnley’s room or you can go online to jostenyearbooks.com. Seniors, please complete the Senior Superlative Survey that was emailed to you by Friday. Also remember that your required senior portraits, baby pictures and senior quotes are due before Thanksgiving break (Nov. 23). Also due before Thanksgiving are the optional Then and Now pictures, Senior Legacies and Through the Year pictures. From Andrea Newkirk and Shawna Kitsembel: Over 100 people attended our Family Reading Event featuring Zoo Zort last night! Thank you to all of the families that supported this event. Noelle Bezio, a USDA licensed animal educator, entertained families with her enthusiasm and knowledge of her animals. Students were able to see and touch many animals including a chinchilla, an armadillo, a wallaby, a fox, a python, and a kinkajou. We all learned so much new information about these animals. At the end of the evening, students were able to pick out an animal book to continue their learning. We are so grateful to Sam Hilby and the PTSO for the delicious walking tacos. A huge thank you to Frank Wastlick, Sue Meyer, and Ben Murphy for all your assistance in setting up and cleaning up, to Adam Hess for assisting with the sound system, Juli Thompson, Sheila Kitsembel, and Christine Schmitt for promoting the event and assistance throughout the process, and Brendan Wunnicke for being available for translating. We truly appreciate Mrs. Schoen, Ally Plonka, Abby Plonka, Tristen Peterson, Holly, King, and Kailey Newkirk for all of their assistance in setting up for the program, serving the meal, and cleaning up after the program. From Mrs. Pluemer: October is Substance Misuse Awareness month. Each day this week we will present a trivia question about substance use. The first class to call in with the correct answer will win a prize for the day. Here is the question for today... True or False: Vaping is less harmful than using other tobacco products. False: Vape e-juice contains a combination of chemicals that cause short- and long-term health impacts. Most vape products contain nicotine, which is highly addictive. Word of the Day: Voracity, noun, refers to an immoderate eagerness or enthusiasm for something, or to an intense desire to eat or consume something. Elena reads books with a voracity that requires multiple weekly visits to the library. This day in history: On October 25, 1774, the First Continental Congress sends a respectful petition to King George III to inform his majesty that if it had not been for the acts of oppression forced upon the colonies by the British Parliament, the American people would be standing behind British rule. Birthdays - none

Today we highlight upcoming trips to state competition for the Ithaca WIHA and Cross Country teams. From breakfast and lunch menus to highlights of past and upcoming events - Here is what is happening at Ithaca - October 25 2023 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNrl36bknp4

Gearing up for Halloween and fall, Ms Durkin's 5th Grade Art students created their own Halloween skeleton hands. Students used their own hands as models to make their artwork.

The 2023 WIAA State Cross Country meet is held at the Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids. Tickets are only sold and available online from a mobile phone at https://gofan.co/event/1111684?schoolId=WIAA2. Ryan and Clayton will race in the Division 2 boys race at 12:35pm. Kaylee will race in the Division 2 girls race at 2:25pm. Be aware that there is NOT general parking permitted at the race course, so plan accordingly to account for park-and-ride or walking time. To get 2023 RC/I State Meet gear, order by noon on today, October 24th using this link. Gear should be in-hand by Thursday evening https://rcistate23.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Pictured are the state qualifiers with their coaches: Eric Mindham, Brenda Walton, Clayton Lee (Ithaca sophomore), Kaylee Peterson (Ithaca senior), Ryan Stadler (Richland Center sophomore), and Connor Fieldhouse.

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Tues, Oct 24, 2023 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today - First Choice: Mozz Pizza Sticks, Second Choice: Hot Dog/WG bun, Baked Beans, Blueberries, WG Dinner roll From Mrs. Burnley: There will be an FBLA meeting in Mrs. Burnley’s room today, Tuesday, October 24 during ATTACK. From Ms. Sprecher: Middle School FFA will be kicking off our year with the first meeting on Thursday, Oct. 26 during ATTACK. All interested middle school students should check in with your ATTACK teacher and then come to Ms. Sprecher’s room 310. From Ithaca Football: Youth football for 3rd-5th graders will have their last night of practice Thursday 10/26 from 6pm until 7pm on the HS football field. Then there will be a pizza party in the old gym until 7:30 to celebrate a great season. Contact Jed Scallon with questions at 608/495-4129. From the Ithaca Music Boosters: Return coffee fundraiser forms and money to Mrs Thompson today if you haven’t done so already. There will be a Music Boosters meeting this Thursday, October 26th at 6:00pm in the band room. Agenda items include electing officers and discussing fundraising. From Ms. Durkin: There will be a student council meeting this Thursday October, 26th during ATTACK. From Mrs. Burnley: Friday, October 27 will be the last day to order the Ithaca High School Yearbook at the lowest price of $41. With this offer, you can also purchase personalization for $8.50 and have you name printed on the front with up to 4 icons. To order, you can either pick up an order form in Mrs. Burnley’s room or you can go online to jostenyearbooks.com. Seniors, please comple the Senior Superlative Survey that was emailed to you by Friday. Also remember that your required senior portraits, baby pictures and senior quotes are due before Thanksgiving break. Also due before Thanksgiving are the optional Then and Now pictures, Senior Legacies and Through the Year pictures. From Mrs. Pluemer: October is Substance Misuse Awareness month. Each day this week we will present a trivia question about substance use. The first class to call in with the correct answer will win a prize for the day. Here is the question for today: This can cause persistent changes to the brain in adolescence, leading to behavioral struggles, problems maintaining work, acquiring an education, maintaining stable relationships, and controlling cravings or impulses for alcohol or other drugs. Answer: binge drinking (alcohol) Word of the Day: Juncture refers to an important point in a process or activity, or to a junction, that is, a place where things join. At the juncture of the two rivers sits a large beaver's dam. This day in history: On October 24, 1901, a 63-year-old schoolteacher named Annie Edson Taylor becomes the first person to successfully take the plunge over Niagara Falls in a barrel. Birthdays Elementary: Jordan Allison MS/HS: none Staff: none