Get to know our Ithaca Staff! Over the next few weeks, we will be highlighting our staff, both newly hired and old hands! Please enjoy our "Get to know you" posts. Today's featured Ithaca employee is Brooke Hackl.
Angie Persinger, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), visited Mrs. Kauffman’s class at Ithaca recently to present DVR information. What is DVR? Please watch our YouTube presentation to find out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPUNhTl5lsM
Get to know our Ithaca Staff! Over the next few weeks, we will be highlighting our staff, both newly hired and old hands! Please enjoy our "Get to know you" posts. Today's featured Ithaca employee is Brandon Fetterly.
Ithaca girls AND boys are on the court tonight!
Music Department families!! Ms Kayla Okus and Mr McKennen Tobin invite all families to join them at an Ithaca Music Department Meet-and-Greet on Wednesday, January 31st at 6:00pm in the Ithaca Schools Band Room.
Last Saturday, middle and high school choir members from area schools collaborated to perform as the SWAL Conference Honors choirs. Performers rehearsed Thursday and most of Saturday at Mineral Point Schools with a guest director and area directors in small and large groups before Saturday's concert. Congratulations to the following Ithaca Middle and High School students on their wonderful performances that day: Ashlynn Fowell, Autumn McBain, Alyssa Olson, Isaac Faber, Devin Ihm, Josie Laue, Connor Montes, Kaylee Peterson, Tristen Peterson, Alex Prouty, Anthony Prouty, and August Ringelstetter. A very special thank you to Mrs Elaine Stafford, Dr Dale Sinnett, and Ms Kayla Okus for making this experience possible!
This past weekend, we had some of our own Ithaca Students compete with their cheer team "Dual Fusion" at a competition in Grayslake, Illinois. The girls team took 2nd place and received a Zero Button, which means that they did not have any mistakes. Ithaca members of the team include: Madison Hackl, Brianna Louis, Aubri Imhoff, Shayla Klingaman, and Kaila Layton.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Tue, Jan 30, 2024
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Beef chili w/corn bread, Second Choice: Chicken fajitas w/soft shells, Carrots, mixed fruit, WG roll
From Mrs. Burnley:
There will be an FBLA meeting today during Attack Time in Mrs.Burnley’s room. Attendance is mandatory. Permission slips for Saturday’s Regional Leadership Conference will be distributed and we will discuss plans for the event. Good luck to everyone who is competing!
From Ms Okus and Mr Tobin:
All parents and guardians are invited to attend tomorrow’s Music Instructor Meet-and-Greet at 6:00 pm in the band room.
From Mrs. Kershner:
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) will gather Thursday morning, Feb 1st at 7:00 am. Join us for a hot breakfast, encouraging devotion and message! All are welcome! Hope you’ll join us!
From Mrs. Kershner:
The Big Brother & Big Sister RISE Program will begin Thursday, Feb 1st. Please see Mrs. Kershner if you have any questions.
From Mrs. Zorea:
Author Erin Soderberg Downing will be visiting Ithaca to talk with students in Grades 3-8 on Wed, Feb 7, 2024. Erin has written more than 50 books for kids and teens. Erin will discuss her newest novel, Just Keep Walking and will share many behind-the-scenes secrets from her writing process-from generating ideas to creating characters to research to writing first drives to revisions and beyond. If you would like signed copies of Erin’s books and need another order form, please see Mrs. Zorea.
From Ms. Sprecher:
The Ithaca FFA is selling strawberries again this year. The students will be collecting orders until Feb. 20 and the strawberries will arrive the week of March 11. To order, please contact a FFA member, Ms. Sprecher or find an order form on the Ithaca FFA and Ithaca Schools facebook page.
WORD OF THE DAY: Rebuff: to reject or criticize sharply- I will rebuff all of your excuses for late work.
THIS DAY IN HISTORY: Mohandas Gandhi, the political and spiritual leader of the Indian independence movement, was assassinated in New Delhi by a Hindu extremist on January 30, 1948.
BIRTHDAYS:
Elementary - Clara Thome
Middle School - none
High School - Xander Sorenson
Faculty & Staff - Ms Sprecher
Get to know us!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Mon, Jan 29, 2024
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Chicken patty w/bun, Second Choice: Fish sticks, Green beans, mandarin oranges, WG roll
From Mrs. Pluemer:
There will be a Middle School Sources of Strength meeting today, January 29th, in Mr. Kelly’s room
From Mrs. Kershner:
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) will gather Thursday morning, Feb 1st at 7:00 am. Join us for a hot breakfast, encouraging devotion and message! All are welcome! Hope you’ll join us!
From Mrs. Kershner:
The Big Brother & Big Sister RISE Program will begin Thursday, Feb 1st. Please see Mrs. Kershner if you have any questions.
From Mrs. Zorea:
Author Erin Soderberg Downing will be visiting Ithaca to talk with students in Grades 3-8 on Wed, Feb 7, 2024. Erin has written more than 50 books for kids and teens. Erin will discuss her newest novel, Just Keep Walking and will share many behind-the-scenes secrets from her writing process-from generating ideas to creating characters to research to writing first drives to revisions and beyond. If you would like signed copies of Erin’s books and need another order form, please see Mrs. Zorea.
From Ms. Sprecher:
The Ithaca FFA is selling strawberries again this year. The students will be collecting orders until Feb. 20 and the strawberries will arrive the week of March 11. To order, please contact a FFA member, Ms. Sprecher or find an order form on the Ithaca FFA and Ithaca Schools Facebook page.
WORD OF THE DAY: Bunkum old-fashioned, informal word that refers to foolish or insincere talk or ideas. As usual, the politician let out a load of bunkum during his speech.
THIS DAY IN HISTORY: On this day in 1936, the U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame elects its first members in Cooperstown, New York: Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Matthewson and Walter Johnson.
BIRTHDAYS:
Elementary - none
Middle School - none
High School - Dante Kleinsasser
Faculty & Staff - none
Ithaca 5th grade students finished their Poetry Unit in our new reading curriculum CKLA! Students had to write a villanelle poem which has specific requirements of 19 lines, ABA rhyme scheme, and some line repeat. The 5th graders took on this challenge and did a great job!
Ithaca staff contribute far beyond the doors of Ithaca Public Schools! Ithaca School District librarian and 6th grade reading teacher, Mrs Emily Zorea’s term of
service on the national Pura Belpré book award came to end on
Monday, January 22, 2024, when the book committee made their
official selections to honor books for medals and honors at the Youth
Media Awards in Baltimore, MD. For the past year, Zorea has
served as the Administrative Assistant for the national committee.
The Pura Belpré book award is offered by ALA, or the American Library
Association. ALA also offers the Newbery and Caldecott book awards.
The Pura Belpré award is presented annually to Latino authors and
illustrators whose books for children and youth best portrays, affirms,
and celebrates the Latino cultural experience.
Over the past year, Zorea and committee members were sent hundreds
of books by publishers for award consideration. Zorea cataloged each
title so that the committee could keep track of what books they had
been sent. She also sent out communication between ALA divisions to
asked for member librarians to send book suggestions to the
committee to be especially considered for awards. In anticipation of the
final award decisions, Zorea photographed each book and copyright
page, and wrote citations for the titles that could be copied into the
final press release. Finally, she served as a listening ear during
discussions when committee members assessed the strengths and
weaknesses of titles in preparation of the final votes in January.
“I was honored when I was asked to serve on the committee as the
Administrative Assistant, and handling hundreds of books published
this year by Latino authors and illustrators was a rigorous experience in
seeing trends and themes in children’s book publishing” said Zorea about her experience. “I look forward to sharing these books with my
students, and I hope that our community members check out award
winning books at their local libraries and bookstores.”
Join us at Ithaca MONDAY for a Non Con matchup as the 10th ranked Bulldogs host number 9 Royall in boys' basketball. JV tips off at 6 PM and the Varsity game will follow. Let's fill OUR gym with BULLDOG fans!
Join us at Ithaca TONIGHT for a Ridge and Valley Conference matchup as the Lady Bulldogs host the Lady Trojans in girl’s basketball. JV tips off at 6 PM and the Varsity game will follow.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Fri, Jan 26, 2024
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Chicken & biscuits, Second Choice: Hamburger w/bun, Cauliflower blend, peaches, yogurt
Congratulations to the high school wrestlers for winning their 4th consecutive Ridge & Valley Conference Championship. Please come support the team to defend the Scenic Ridge & Rivers tournament at Kickapoo next Saturday.
From the Office:
Seniors, you must stop in the office to fill out paperwork for how you want your name to appear on your diploma. Breakfast break would be a good time to take care of this responsibility.
From Ms. Sprecher:
Middle school quiz bowl will meet Today during ATTACK.
From Ms. Durkin:
Those who are in the Art Club and would like a sweatshirt, you need to get your order and money to Ms Durkin by Today.
From PTSO:
Today is Popcorn Friday. 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 Art Department!
From The High School Girls Basketball Team:
Tonight will be youth night and poster night when we host North Crawford. It will also be parents' night for the high school teams. Parents will be announced between the JV game and varsity game. Youth teams will be announced during the halftime of the varsity game. After the game, the varsity girls will be signing posters in the commons. Cupcakes and cookies will be served after the game.
From Mrs. Zorea:
Author Erin Soderberg Downing will be visiting Ithaca to talk with students in Grades 3-8 on Wed, Feb 7, 2024. Erin has written more than 50 books for kids and teens. Erin will discuss her newest novel, Just Keep Walking and will share many behind-the-scenes secrets from her writing process-from generating ideas to creating characters to research to writing first drives to revisions and beyond. If you would like signed copies of Erin’s books and need another order form, please see Mrs. Zorea.
BIRTHDAYS:
Elementary - Annabelle Barlow on Sun
Middle School - Owen Kershner, Kennedy Salisbury on Sat
High School - Alex Bloedow on Sun
Faculty & Staff - Mrs Dickey, Mrs Hilby today
If you have struggled logging into or using the FAMILY ACCESS portion of Skyward, please watch this YOUTUBE presentation. It is a quick, but useful, overview of Skyward.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wngf1JcO0Lg
Congratulations to the Ithaca-Weston High School wrestlers and coaches for winning their 4th consecutive Ridge & Valley Conference Championship. They defended their title last night at Kickapoo by defeating DeSoto, Kickapoo/LaFarge, North Crawford/Seneca, Pecatonica/Argyle, and River Ridge in dual match ups. It was a great night of wrestling from all competitors and teams. Please come support the team to defend the Scenic Ridge & Rivers tournament at Kickapoo next Saturday, February 3rd.
It's a Ridge and Valley Conference match up of EPIC proportions. Ithaca hosts North Crawford in boys basketball tonight at the IHS Gymnasium. 6 pm JV with the varsity tilt to follow. Come out, be loud, and support the Ithaca Bulldog boys basketball team tonight!
SNOW MUCH FUN! Ithaca Elementary students have been taking advantage of all the recent snow to play and build.
100% OSHA-30 certified! ✔️
OSHA 30 benefits workers with safety roles, including those in construction, manufacturing, factory operations, health care and more. The OSHA 30 courses promote safe and healthful work environments by training workers to identify, predict and avoid hazards in the workplace.
We would like to recognize the following students who have successfully completed
the online OSHA 30 certification training:
Mac Neefe, Matthew Kepler, Ryan Tourdot, Danny Feryance,
Alex Evans and Logan Anderson
🏆 Congratulations! 🏆
