It's lunchtime, and just LOOK at that Ithaca salad bar! It is offered to staff and students EVERY school day!
Sounds like a spook-tacular time today!
Lets go Bulldogs!
The Ithaca Lions Club will hold a pancake breakfast fundraiser on November 12 from 7 AM to 1 PM at the Ithaca School Commons. $10 for adults, $5 for students, with pre schoolers free. All proceeds will go to Summer Roh. There will be a bake sale and auction and the breakfast will include pancakes, scrambled eggs, applesauce, cheese, ham and milk. If you would like to donate to the sale or auction, please call Deb at 608-475-1434 Kasey at 608-604-5833 or Kally at 608-604-9474.
Here is what is happening at Ithaca - October 19 2023 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VcnYDLOB88&t=22s
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Thurs, Oct 19, 2023
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Mini Corn Dogs, Second Choice: Ham & Cheese Wraps, Corn, Applesauce, WG Sliced Bread
From Ithaca Football:
Youth football for 3rd-5th graders has begun, but there’s still time to participate! Meet at the football field for practice from 6pm-7pm. A generous football fan will throw a pizza party for the players in the grade that has the highest percentage of participation for all 6 practices. These practices are meant to be a fun way to explore and grow in football. Bring a friend! Practices are 10/19, 10/23, and 10/26 from 6pm until 7pm on the HS football field. Contact Jed Scallon with questions at 608/495-4129.
From Mrs. Pluemer and Mrs. Stellner:
Middle and High School Sources of Strength will meet today, Oct. 19th during ATTACK in the LMC. Please read the email from Mrs. Pluemer before then and come with ideas.
From the Ithaca Music Boosters:
There is currently a Brewhaha Roasters coffee fundraiser going on right now until October 20th. Find your favorite band or choir student to get your locally roasted whole bean or ground coffee. Funds raised support spring band and choir trips directly to that student! Money will be collected at the time of ordering, and delivery will be in time for Christmas gifts! Return forms and money to Mrs Thompson.
There will be a Music Boosters meeting next Thursday, October 26th at 6:00pm at the High School. Agenda items include electing officers and discussing fundraising.
From PTSO:
The PTSO will hold their annual Trunk-or-Treat on October 20. Trunk decorating will be from 4:30-5 pm and trunk-or-treating will be from 5-6 pm. This will be held in the North parking lot of the high school. If any trunk decorator needs candy to be provided, please reach out to Samantha Hilby at hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us.
From Coaches Ihm and Jones:
The sign-up sheet for middle school boys basketball is now up on the office window. Practice will start October 23rd after school.
From Mrs. Pluemer:
October is Substance Misuse Awareness month. Next week (October 23rd-27th) we’ll have some substance use trivia with prizes, a game, and videos to view.
From Mrs. Zorea:
There is a National Honor Society meeting for current members in the Library on Monday, October 23rd during Attack.
From Mrs. Deitelhoff and Mrs. Stellner:
Seniors: If you did not attend Monday’s meeting with Jostens, your packet must be picked up from Mrs Stellner as soon as possible. An email to assist you with ordering has been sent to each senior. Orders must be placed by November 19th. Any late processing fees assessed will be the responsibility of the senior.
From the Kitchen:
Adults may now get a salad from the salad bar for $3.
Birthdays
Elementary: Sat, Oct 21-Sofia Weber; Sun, Oct 22-Paislee Wiedenfeld
MS/HS: Fri, Oct 20-Brock Martyniuk; Fri, Oct 20-Nolen Waldner
Staff: Sun, Oct 22-Mrs Stellner
Just a reminder to Ithaca families that tomorrow, Friday, October 20th there is NO SCHOOL. This scheduled day off is in response to the two nights of parent/teacher conferences this week. There is no school for students and also staff.
Today, students collected data with pull-back cars. How far the car travels depends on how far back it is pulled. What is the relationship between those two quantities? Students collected data on several cars, then analyzed their data to determine what sort of relationship best fit their data.
In today's society, data collection and analysis is important in all facets of life. AP Statistics allows students to better understand and explain how data is collected, what constitutes good data, and how to appropriately and accurately analyze data.
In May, students will take a test, and if they do well enough, they receive college credit for their hard work in Mr. Andresen's 1st hour AP Statistics course.
If you would like to see videos of our daily Ithaca happenings and other cool stuff, SUBSCRIBE to Adam Hess's Ithaca YouTube Channel -https://www.youtube.com/@AdamHessIthaca
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The sign-up sheet for middle school boys basketball is now up on the office window. Practice will start October 23rd after school. Coaches Ihm and Jones look forward to a great season!
Everyday our breakfast crew serves and supervises breakfast in the multi-purpose room (it truly IS a multi use area!) - Thanks ladies!!
October 16 through 20, 2023 is National School Bus Safety Week. / Del 16 al 20 de octubre de 2023 es la Semana Nacional de Seguridad en los Autobuses Escolares.
On Monday the Junior and Senior students had an opportunity to attend the WI Education Fair at UW-Platteville. They were able to explore post-secondary options. Over 100 representatives from all over WI and afar displayed their college information for our students to learn more about. We also had a short session to hear about UW-Platteville and what they have to offer.
After the Education Fair we stopped at Meister Cheese for a tour of their facility. The students had a great learning experience about what Meister Cheese has to offer and how cheese is made and prepared. Not only do they offer all kinds of tasty cheese flavors, but they have many different job opportunities and are a growing company.
We thank the UW Platteville Campus and Meister Cheese for investing in our students! It was a great day!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Wed, Oct 18, 2023
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Hamburger Gravy, Second Choice: Pizza Burger/WG Bun
Mashed Potatoes, Apples and Oranges, WG Dinner Roll
From Ithaca Football:
Youth football for 3rd-5th graders has begun, but there’s still time to participate! Meet at the football field for practice from 6pm-7pm. A generous football fan will throw a pizza party for the players in the grade that has the highest percentage of participation for all 6 practices. These practices are meant to be a fun way to explore and grow in football. Bring a friend! Practices are 10/19, 10/23, and 10/26 from 6pm until 7pm on the HS football field. Contact Jed Scallon with questions at 608/495-4129.
From Ms. Sprecher:
High School FFA will meet Wednesday, October 18th during ATTACK. Officers and chairs will meet during lunch.
From Mrs. Pluemer and Mrs. Stellner:
Middle and High School Sources of Strength will meet Thursday, Oct. 19th during ATTACK in the LMC. Please read the email from Mrs. Pluemer before then and come with ideas.
Mrs. Kershner:
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) will gather for Morning Huddle Thursday, Oct 19th at 7am. All students are welcome to join together for breakfast and an encouraging devotion.
From the Ithaca Music Boosters:
There is currently a Brewhaha Roasters coffee fundraiser going on right now until October 20th. Find your favorite band or choir student to get your locally roasted whole bean or ground coffee. Funds raised support spring band and choir trips directly to that student! Money will be collected at the time of ordering, and delivery will be in time for Christmas gifts! Return forms and money to Mrs Thompson.
There will be a Music Boosters meeting next Thursday, October 26th at 6:00pm at the High School. Agenda items include electing officers and discussing fundraising.
From PTSO:
The PTSO will hold their annual Trunk-or-Treat on October 20. Trunk decorating will be from 4:30-5 pm and trunk-or-treating will be from 5-6 pm. This will be held in the North parking lot of the high school. If any trunk decorator needs candy to be provided, please reach out to Samantha Hilby at hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us.
From Mrs. Deitelhoff and Mrs. Stellner:
Seniors: If you did not attend Monday’s meeting with Jostens, your packet must be picked up from Mrs Stellner as soon as possible. An email to assist you with ordering has been sent to each senior. Orders must be placed by November 19th. Any late processing fees assessed will be the responsibility of the senior.
From Coaches Ihm and Jones:
The sign-up sheet for middle school boys basketball is now up on the office window. Practice will start October 23rd after school.
Word of the Day: Faze: To faze someone is to disturb their composure. Faze is a synonym of disconcert and daunt. My grandfather was a stolid individual who was not easily fazed by life's troubles.
This day in history: On October 18, 1867, the U.S. formally takes possession of Alaska after purchasing the territory from Russia for $7.2 million, or less than two cents an acre. Indigenous peoples settled the unforgiving territory thousands of years earlier. The Alaska purchase comprised 586,412 square miles, about twice the size of Texas, and was championed by William Henry Seward, the enthusiastically expansionist secretary of state under President Andrew Johnson.
Birthdays - none
Here is a video presentation of what is happening at Ithaca today. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gReB475cNjg
Ithaca will be hosting their annual Influenza (Flu) Vaccine Clinic Thursday, October 19, 2023. The Richland County Nurse will be administering Flu Vaccines to students that have a signed parent permission form. Permission forms for Vaccine administration should have been returned by Thursday, October 12, 2023. Limited extra vaccines are available, however.
Thank you for your cooperation, Samantha Wilson, RN, Ithaca District Nurse samantha.wilson@ithaca.k12.wi.us 608-585-2311 x 307
October is National Farm to School Month - Special thanks to our kitchen team and Julie Severance, Ithaca Farm to School Specialist.
