Ithaca School District

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

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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

Don't forget! The PTSO will hold their annual Trunk-or-Treat on October 20th. 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.

Seniors: If you did not attend yesterday'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. https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/packageBrowse/1116349/ITHACA-HIGH-SCHOOL/Graduation/2047959341/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/PACKAGES

October is National Farm to School Month - Special thanks to our kitchen team and Julie Severance, Ithaca Farm to School Specialist.

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Mon, Oct 17, 2023 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today - First Choice: Chicken smackers, Second Choice: Cheese burger w/WG bun, Green Beans, Pineapple, WG dinner roll Congratulations to the Ithaca Varsity Volleyball Team for their 2nd place finish in the Ridge and Valley Conference. The Lady Bulldogs finished the regular season with a conference record of 11-3 and an overall record of 16-8. Tonight the ladies will begin WIAA tournament play versus Kickapoo at Ithaca beginning at 7pm. Please come out and support your Varsity team as they continue to battle this season! From Mrs Stellner and Mrs Deitelhoff: Seniors: If you did not attend yesterday'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 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. 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 yesterday'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 Mr. Hess: Starting Monday October 16th there will be a change put into place that affects HOW you check out a loaner Chromebook from the technology department. Students MUST present their school issued ID (either your temporary or picture ID will suffice). Our newly created software requires an ID to be scanned into the system before a device will be issued. Please contact Mr. Hess with any questions concerning this new process. 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: Confection, noun, usually refers to a sweet prepared food item made to be eaten as a treat, but it can also refer to the act or process of confecting something—in other words, preparing or assembling it. Their mouths watered at the sight of the delicious cakes and other confections. Birthdays - none

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.

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.

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Mon, Oct 16, 2023 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today - First Choice: Cheese Pizza, Second Choice: Brat/WG Bun, Corn, Peaches, Bread Stick Congratulations to the Ithaca Varsity Volleyball Team for their 2nd place finish in the Ridge and Valley Conference. The Lady Bulldogs finished the regular season with a conference record of 11-3 and an overall record of 16-8. Tuesday Night the ladies will begin WIAA tournament play versus Kickapoo at Ithaca beginning at 7pm. Please come out and support your Varsity team as they continue to battle this season! 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 10/16, 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 Jostens: The freshmen will meet with Jostens Today, Monday October 16th @ 9:15 a.m. regarding the Ithaca HS class ring program. The Seniors will meet with Jostens Today, Monday October 16th to explain and pass out ordering information for Graduation Cap/Gown & Announcement products, and measure seniors for cap/gowns. From Ms. Bevan: Just a friendly reminder to the juniors and seniors who will be going on the Wisconsin Education Fair and Meister Cheese Field Trip on Monday, October 16th: Please follow the trip guidelines that were shared with you in English class on Thursday. If you were absent, please stop by our office to see what you missed so you know what to expect for the trip. You will be meeting Mrs. Kershner in the commons at 8:10 a.m. on Monday. 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. 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 Mr. Hess: Starting Monday October 16th there will be a change put into place that affects HOW you check out a loaner Chromebook from the technology department. Students MUST present their school issued ID (either your temporary or picture ID will suffice). Our newly created software requires an ID to be scanned into the system before a device will be issued. Please contact Mr. Hess with any questions concerning this new process. Word of the Day: coax verb, a person or animal is to influence or persuade them to do something by talking in a gentle and friendly way. Coax can also be used when someone is working to bring about something desired with great perseverance and usually with considerable effort. It took almost an hour to coax the cat down from the tree. This day in history: On October 16, 1923, Walt Disney and his brother Roy found the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio in Hollywood, California. The studio, now known as the Walt Disney Company, has had an oversized impact on the entertainment industry and is now one of the largest media companies in the world. Birthdays Elementary: none MS/HS: none Staff: Mr Hinrichs

Ithaca HS Class of 2024 Seniors & Parents: Jostens is scheduled to meet with all Seniors on Monday, October 16th @ 9:35 a.m. to explain and pass out ordering information for Graduation Cap/Gown & Announcement products, and measure seniors for cap/gowns (height chart adjusted to add 2” with shoes on). Please click on the link below to place your Graduation Order by NOV. 19th, 2023, to avoid a late fee. Cap/Gown/Announcement packages are available to fill all your needs, or you may order an individual cap/gown/tassel unit. Unopened Cap & Gown units may be returned if you do not participate in 2024 Ceremony. Questions?-Please call 608-526-2100 OR EMAIL: keiler.countryman@jostens.com https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/packageBrowse/1116349/ITHACA-HIGH-SCHOOL/Graduation/2047959341/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/PACKAGES

Ithaca HS Class of 2027 Students & Parents: The Jostens representatives are scheduled to meet with the Freshmen class on Monday, October 16th @ 9:15 a.m. regarding the Ithaca HS class ring program. Please click on the link below to design your ring on the RING DESIGNER. Design & order your ring between October 16th and October 30th to receive $20 off your ring using promo code RING20. (Tradewinds, P11, P12, P30, P31 not included). A ring sizer is included in the packet. Rings will ship home in approximately 4-8 weeks with payment programs available. https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1116349/ITHACA-HIGH-SCHOOL/Class-Jewelry/2006071011045564036/CATALOG_JRD

Unfortunately, due to the amount of rain, the Ithaca Fair Horse Show has been canceled and will not be rescheduled.

On a cool and rainy Thursday, the elementary students crunched their HoneyCrisp apples at lunch (courtesy of Oakwood). All the students who ate hot lunch enjoyed warm apple crisp. The middle school and high school students enjoyed their apple crisp with vanilla ice cream!

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.

Ithaca Parent/Teacher Conferences are next week, Tuesday, Oct 17, and Thursday, Oct 19. Both nights from 3:30-7pm. If you can't make those times work, please contact your child's teacher(s) to set up another time to meet. Elementary PT conferences: Ithaca Elementary Parent/teacher conferences have been scheduled. If you did not receive a sign up notice in your child's take-home folder, please contact the teacher by emailing them or calling the school at 608-585-2311. Follow this link to staff emails: https://www.ithaca.k12.wi.us/staff Middle School conferences will again be a one-stop-shop. All of the core teachers will be gathered together in room 205, and you can sign up for a 10 minute slot to meet with everyone at once. This system works the best for the majority of our parents. You can sign up for a time slot using the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F44A4AF29A4FFC07-45211967-fall High School: Ithaca Parent/Teacher conferences at the High School can either be by appointment by contacting your child's teachers directly or by drop on visits on Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30-7pm.

Update: Unfortunately, due to the amount of rain, the Ithaca Fair Horse Show has been canceled and will not be rescheduled. Another reminder that you won't want to miss the conclusion of the 101st Ithaca School Fair at the Ithaca Horse Show! Stop in this Sunday morning at the Anderson Quarter Horse Farm - 27727 County Road BA north of Sextonville. Enjoy all the action! Show starts at 10:30am.

On a cool and rainy Thursday, the elementary students crunched their Honey Crisp apples at lunch (courtesy of Oakwood Fruit Farm). All the students who ate hot lunch enjoyed warm apple crisp. The middle school and high school students enjoyed their apple crisp with vanilla ice cream!

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.