Don't forget to order yours!! Order your Elementary and Middle School yearbook before this Saturday, April 29th at a cost of $15. Please go to https://tinyurl.com/IthacaElemMSYearbook to order yours today!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Tues, Apr 25, 2023
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Chicken Gravy/Biscuit, Second Choice: Cheese Burger/WG Hamburger bun, Steamed Carrots, Pineapple, Milk
From Track Coaches:
Congratulations Middle School Track and Field athletes on another big night! Again, most athletes set personal records in all their events. Boys highlights include Quintis Banker 1st in the 100m and 4th in high jump, Kerrick Thompson 3rd in pole vault, Sam Jones 4th in the 400m, Herry Clancy 5th in the 800m, Gage Buscher 7th in the long jump, and the boys 4X100m relay of Sam, Kerrick, Makai Tauaalo, and Quintis placed 2nd. Girls highlights include Aspen Young 12th of 39 in the long jump, 18th out of 53 in the 100m and a PR as well as 10th in the 200m and another huge PR, Aliyah Swenson and Ellie Otto with 7th and 8th in the 800m and huge PRs, and Ashlynn Fowell 8th in the shot put. Very well done!
Good luck to the Ithaca/Weston High School Track and Field team as they travel to North Crawford tonight for a Ridge and Valley meet. Field events start at 4:30pm and running events start at 4:45pm. Please dismiss athletes at 2:30.
From Mrs. Burnley:
There will be an FBLA meeting on Tuesday, Apr 25 during ATTACK in Mrs. Burnley’s room.
From Ms. Bevan:
9th Grade will be taking the Pre-ACT Secure Tests in the morning on Wednesday, Apr. 26. There will be an announcement when it is time to report to the multipurpose room. You may bring your own approved calculator if you do not want to use the online calculator that is provided. If you are not sure if it is approved by ACT, please check with Mr. Andresen.
From Mrs. Boland and Mrs. Burnley:
There will be a Junior Class meeting on Wednesday, Apr 26 during ATTACK in Mrs. Burnley’s room.
From Ms. Durkin:
There will be a student council meeting this Thursday, Apr 27 during ATTACK in the art room.
From Mr. Herbst:
The first official meeting of Club Efficacy will be on Fri, Apr 28 during ATTACK. In addition to choosing officers, several other action and informational items populate the meeting agenda. If you want to be part of creating positive outcomes for others, plan to attend.
From the PTSO:
The Elementary and Middle School yearbook is now on sale! Cost is $15 and the sale goes until Sat, Apr 29. Please go to https://tinyurl.com/IthacaElemMSYearbook to order yours today!
From The Junior Class:
Prom: A Night in Venice on Sat, Apr 29 from 8-11 p.m. Grand March is at 8:45 p.m.
If you are bringing a guest, you need to have approval from the office. Please stop in the office and get the paperwork taken care of or they will not be allowed in the doors.
From the FFA:
Due to the unseasonably cold forecast, the FFA will be postponing the opening of the greenhouse until Sat. May 6 from 9 to noon and Sunday May 7 from noon to 3 pm. Support Ithaca FFA by purchasing your hanging flower baskets and bedding plants from our greenhouse.
Attention high school students looking to make some extra money and gain valuable experience! Here’s a great opportunity to be a part of the action! We are seeking students interested in umpiring Ithaca youth softball and baseball games.
If you're looking for a fun and rewarding way to earn some extra cash, while also gaining some valuable experience and making a positive impact on your community, we encourage you to apply to be a youth umpire today! Contact Lori at 608-444-7291 or LLPulvermacher@gmail.com for more information.
Word of the day: Equivocal means "having two or more possible meanings" or "difficult to understand or explain." It can also mean "uncertain." The most recent clinical trial produced equivocal results.
This Day in History: 1859-At Port Said, Egypt, ground is broken for the Suez Canal, an artificial waterway intended to stretch 101 miles across the isthmus of Suez and connect the Mediterranean and the Red seas. Ferdinand de Lesseps, the French diplomat who organized the colossal undertaking, delivered the pickax blow that inaugurated construction.
Birthdays:
Elementary: Luke Fargen
MS/HS: none
Bravo! Brava! Congratulations to the Ithaca High School Forensics team. They competed at the 2023 Wisconsin State Forensics Contest on Friday night. Of the 16 entries and 22 performers, Ithaca students earned 11 Gold Medals with a perfect score, 7 Silver Medals with scores of 24, and 4 Bronze Medals with scores of 22 and 21. Gold Medal winners were seniors Brooklyn Freestone, Alana Nelson, Elise Newkirk, Kyla Pluemer, Talena Sprecher, and Erica Steinmetz, junior Josie Laue, sophomores Allison Durst, Maggie Gschwind, and Holly King, and freshman Izzie Ortiz. A special congratulations goes to Alana Nelson for achieving the coveted Gold Medallion for earning perfect scores in each of her state performances. Again, Congratulations to you all!
Four more days until the Italian Dinner and Cabaret! Tickets are only $15 for a great meal, and even better talent! Buy at the door, or by calling 608-585-2311. See you there!
In recognition of National Teach Children to Save Day, a very special guest visited the second graders. The Money Bunny and his assistants from the Richland County Bank, came to discuss the importance of saving. They read a book to the second graders that highlighted this important lesson. Thank you, Richland County Bank!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Mon, Apr 24, 2023
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Spaghetti & Ground Beef, Second Choice: Sassy Chicken, Corn, Pineapple, Garlic Bread, Yogurt, Milk
From Mrs Murphey, Mrs Thompson, Ms Schmitt, and Mrs Zorea:
Bravo! Brava! Congratulations to the Ithaca High School Forensics team on a successful State Contest. Of the 16 entries and 22 performers, Ithaca students earned 11 Gold Medals with a perfect score, 7 Silver Medals with scores of 24, and 4 Bronze Medals with scores of 22 and 21. Your coaches are so proud of the hard work you put in! In our eyes this has been quite a successful season. Gold Medal winners were seniors Brooklyn Freestone, Alana Nelson, Elise Newkirk, Kyla Pluemer, Talena Sprecher, and Erica Steinmetz, junior Josie Laue, sophomores Allison Durst, Maggie Gschwind, and Holly King, and freshman Izzie Ortiz. A special congratulations goes to Alana Nelson for achieving the coveted Gold Medallion for earning perfect scores in each of her state performances. Again, Congratulations to you all!
From Track Coaches:
Good luck to our Middle School Track and Field athletes as they compete tonight at Viroqua High School. Field events start at 4:00pm and running events start at 4:20pm. Please release the athletes at 2:30pm.
From Mr. Herbst:
The first official meeting of Club Efficacy will be on Fri, Apr 28 during ATTACK. In addition to choosing officers, several other action and informational items populate the meeting agenda. If you want to be part of creating positive outcomes for others, plan to attend.
From the PTSO:
The Elementary and Middle School yearbook is now on sale! Cost is $15 and the sale goes until Sat, Apr 29. Please go to https://tinyurl.com/IthacaElemMSYearbook to order yours today!
From The Junior Class:
Prom: A Night in Venice on Sat, Apr 29 from 8-11 p.m. Grand March is at 8:45 p.m.
If you are bringing a guest, you need to have approval from the office. Please stop in the office and get the paperwork taken care of or they will not be allowed in the doors.
From the FFA:
Due to the unseasonably cold forecast, the FFA will be postponing the opening of the greenhouse until Sat. May 6 from 9 to noon and Sunday May 7 from noon to 3 pm. Support Ithaca FFA by purchasing your hanging flower baskets and bedding plants from our greenhouse.
Word of the day: To gerrymander, verb, is to divide a state, school district, etc. into political units or election districts that give one group or political party an unfair advantage. When politicians gerrymander, stretching their districts into absurd shapes just to maintain power, citizens often suffer the negative consequences.
This Day in History: Wisconsin Public School Observance Day, marking the anniversary of Earth Day (April 22, 1970) 1863–The Union army issued General Orders No. 100, which provided a code of conduct for Federal soldiers and officers when dealing with Confederate prisoners and civilians. The orders established policies for, among other things, the treatment of prisoners, exchanges, and flags of truce. There was no document like it in the world at the time, and other countries soon adopted the code. It became the standard for international military law, and the Germans adopted it by 1870. The code was borrowed by many European nations, and its influence can be seen on the Geneva Convention.
Birthdays:
Elementary: none
MS/HS: none
The baseball and softball games at Seneca have been canceled for today. Make-up date yet to be determined.
Good luck to the Ithaca High School Forensics team tonight! The team travels to DeForest to compete in the State Contest. The strong history of Ithaca Forensics continues as nearly all the team advanced to the final round of performances. The team is coached by Chay Schmitt, Juli Thompson, Emily Zorea and volunteer coach Louise Murphey. Congratulations on a great season thus far, and good luck!
Every year, two students in the Junior class are nominated to represent Ithaca Schools as Badger Girl and Badger Boy.
To be eligible, candidates must be enrolled in the Junior year, have an interest in government and citizenship, have qualities of leadership, good character, honor roll student and participate in extra-curricular activities.
Badger Boys and Girls State are designed to train students in the science of government and to further develop their leadership skills. This program also educates young leaders on how to become more impactful community members of Wisconsin.
This is a summer week program that will be held at UW-Oshkosh for Badger Girls and UW- Eau Claire for Badger Boys.
We would like to recognize and congratulate this year’s delegates: Landon Thompson and Alivya Young. Congratulations students!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Fri, Apr 21, 2023
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Cheese Quesadilla, Second Choice: Chicken Fajitas, Sliced Apples, Broccoli, WG Dinner Roll, Milk
From Mrs Thompson:
Today is the Forensics State Contest! Good luck to all our performers today. Stay after school to get ready and rehearse before we leave.
From the PTSO:
Popcorn Friday is today! This week is hosted by the 1st Grade class. Cost is 50¢ per bag, limit 2 per child.
From Ms. Schoen:
Teaching assistants, turn in your log for this week.
From Track Coaches:
Good luck to all our middle school track and field athletes. Tonight they compete at the Riverdale Middle School Invitational. Please release the students at the end of 7th period when the bell rings.
From Mr. Herbst:
The first official meeting of Club Efficacy will be on Fri, Apr 28 during ATTACK. In addition to choosing officers, several other action and informational items populate the meeting agenda. If you want to be part of creating positive outcomes for others, plan to attend.
From the PTSO:
The Elementary and Middle School yearbook is now on sale! Cost is $15 and the sale goes until Sat, Apr 29. Please go to https://tinyurl.com/Ithaca ElemMSYearbook to order yours today!
From The Junior Class:
Prom: A Night in Venice on Sat, Apr 29 from 8-11 p.m. Grand March is at 8:45 p.m.
If you are bringing a guest, you need to have approval from the office. Please stop in the office and get the paperwork taken care of or they will not be allowed in the doors.
From the FFA:
The greenhouse is exploding with color as our flower baskets and bedding plants are getting ready for the annual FFA plant sale. Greenhouse opens on Sat, Apr 29. Stay tuned for more information!
Word of the day: To infantilize, verb, someone is to treat them as though they are an infant—in other words, to treat them as helpless, immature, or as one who lacks adult agency. Infantilizing children by shielding them from taking risks can have detrimental effects on their growth and well-being.
This Day in History: The yellow ribbon has long been a symbol of support for absent or missing loved ones. There are some who believe that the tradition of the yellow ribbon dates back as far as the Civil War era, when a yellow ribbon in a woman's hair indicated that she was "taken" by man who was absent due to service in the United States Army Cavalry. But research by professional folklorists has found no evidence to support that story. The Library of Congress itself traces the cultural ubiquity of this powerful symbol to the well-known song by Tony Orlando and Dawn: "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree," which topped the U.S. pop charts on April 21, 1973.
Birthdays:
Elementary: Barron Clary, Sun, Apr 23-Owen Swenson
MS/HS: Hunter Moe, Sun, Apr 23-Devin Ihm
Mark your calendars for the Ithaca Art Show! The annual Ithaca Art Show will be held this spring on May 12th in the Ithaca Commons from 3:30 until 7:00pm. Artwork from all Ithaca students will be on display.
Ithaca's Farm to School Newsletter for April, 2023. Please open the pictures to read all the great articles from Julie Severance, Farm to School Specialist at the Ithaca School District.
Ithaca High School partners with CESA 3 and Southwest Technical College to offer career exploration and skill-building through our Youth Apprenticeship Program. Recently students in the Beginning Farm Management (BFM) course were hosted by McFarlane's in Sauk City, UW-Madison Sheep Program in Arlington, and Statz Brothers Dairy in Marshall. Ithaca students that participated in this field trip were juniors Logan Anderson, Caleb Birkrem, Josie Laue, Darin Nelson, and Landon Thompson.
Students were greeted by a team of representatives at McFarlane and were able to weld, plasma cut, see the production floor, retail area, talk with service technicians and operate some of the world’s most technologically advanced farm equipment.
At the UW-Sheep Research Facility, Manager Todd Taylor, explained the history and importance of the site, took us through the facility, and explained a few of the research projects on the farm.
Joe Statz, part owner of Statz Brothers, Inc. farms over 9,000 acres and milks 4,700 cows. Students were able to see a double 50 milking parlor, walk across a vent barn, see a manure digester and solid separator operate, and see a state-of-the-art feed mixing center. Todd Follendorf, Coboss Consulting Inc., who works with the Statz Farm animal nutrition, met us to discuss the importance of dairy nutrition, minimizing feed shrink and discuss feeding efficiencies on a large herd.
A special thank you to all the groups hosting to make a great day possible!
The group included high school juniors and seniors from across southwest Wisconsin. They are enrolled in a three-credit BFM class that can transfer to an on-campus program if they decide to join Southwest Tech after high school. All of the students are also part of the CESA Youth Apprenticeship program and working in agriculture or a business career. SWTC is partnered with CESA #3, which pays all the tuition cost for the students that enroll in the BFM class. Visit www.swtc.edu/fbpm to learn more about BFM.
Information regarding the Youth Apprenticeship Program through Ithaca High School can be obtained by contacting Monica Kershner, Youth Apprenticships Career Coach monica.kershner@ithaca.k12.wi.us
From Zac Thome, Ithaca A.D.: The Track meet at Cashton on Saturday is cancelled.
The baseball and softball games tonight at Seneca are cancelled. They are rescheduled for Saturday April 22 at 2pm.
Ithaca Track, the Reedsburg meet today is cancelled and will not be rescheduled. Next track action is Saturday at Cashton.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Thur, Apr 20, 2023
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Chicken Smackers, Second Choice: Hot Dog/Hot Dog Bun, Baked Beans, Strawberries, Milk
From Ms. Bevan:
10th Grade will be taking the Pre-ACT Secure tomorrow, Thursday, April 20th at 8:30a.m. You may bring your own approved calculator if you would like instead of the graphing calculator provided online for the Math portion of the test. Please check with Mr. Andresen to see if it is an ACT approved calculator. There will be an announcement for you to report to the multipurpose room at test time.
From Mrs Thompson:
Forensics students, Mrs Murphey will be here this afternoon for rehearsals. Email her to make an appointment or drop in. State is tomorrow!
From the PTSO:
Popcorn Friday this week! This week is hosted by the First Grade class. Cost is 50 cents per bag, limit 2 per child.
From the PTSO:
The Elementary and Middle School yearbook is now on sale! Cost is $15 and the sale goes until April 29. Please go to https://tinyurl.com/IthacaElemMSYearbook to order yours today!
From The Junior Class:
Prom: A Night in Venice on April 29th from 8-11 pm. Grand March is at 8:45 pm.
If you are bringing a guest, you need to have approval from the office. Please stop in the office and get the paperwork taken care of or they will not be allowed in the doors.
From the FFA:
The greenhouse is exploding with color as our flower baskets and bedding plants are getting ready for the annual FFA plant sale. Greenhouse opens on April 29. Stay tuned for more information!
Word of the day: Recuse, verb, means “to disqualify (oneself) as judge in a particular case.” More broadly, it can also mean “to remove (oneself) from participation to avoid a conflict of interest.” Judge decided to recuse herself from the case due to the nature of her relationship with the plaintiff's family.
This Day in History: Wisconsin Public School Observance Day to mark the date in 1775 when shots were fired in Lexington, beginning of the Revolutionary War. April 19, 1775: At about 5 a.m., 700 British troops, on a mission to capture Patriot leaders and seize a Patriot arsenal, march into Lexington to find 77 armed minutemen under Captain John Parker waiting for them on the town’s common green. British Major John Pitcairn ordered the outnumbered Patriots to disperse, and after a moment’s hesitation the Americans began to drift off the green. Suddenly, a shot was fired from an undetermined gun, and a cloud of musket smoke soon covered the green. When the brief Battle of Lexington ended, eight Americans lay dead or dying and 10 others were wounded. Only one British soldier was injured, but the American Revolution had begun.
Birthdays:
Elementary: Lachlan Bangert
MS/HS: none
FFA members recently held a petting zoo to teach elementary students about where their food and other necessities come from and how it's produced. Everyone had so much fun teaching and learning about different agricultural commodities! FFA students also spent the week going into elementary classrooms to teach them about potatoes, cinnamon, beef, and cranberries. Thank you to Mrs. Steinmetz's class for the thoughtful thank you cards!
Congratulations to Ithaca FFA’s first State Degree recipient in over 25 years! Talena Sprecher filled out the 24 page application, demonstrated knowledge of parliamentary procedure, served in at least 4 office or committee capacities, delivered speeches, completed more than 360 hours of agricultural classes, completed 25 hours of community service outside and in addition to FFA community service, invested $1500 and worked 1000 hours in her supervised agricultural experience and has earned her Greenhand and Chapter Degrees. We are all very proud of you and congratulate you on your hard work and accomplishments. Good luck as you continue to compete for Wisconsin Star Farmer!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Wed, Apr 19, 2023
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Ham & Cheese Wraps, Second Choice: Mexican Beef Pasta, Baby Carrots, Pears, WG Dinner Rolls, Milk
From Ms. Sprecher:
MS FFA will meet today during ATTACK in Ms. Sprecher’s room.
From Mr. Kelly:
Just a reminder to the Freshman Health Class to report to Mr. Kelly’s room today.
From the FFA:
Congratulations to Ithaca FFA’s first State Degree recipient in over 25 years! Talena Sprecher filled out the 24 page application, demonstrated knowledge of parliamentary procedure, served in at least 4 office or committee capacities, delivered speeches, completed more than 360 hours of agricultural classes, completed 25 hours of community service outside and in addition to FFA community service, invested $1500 and worked 1000 hours in her supervised agricultural experience and has earned her Greenhand and Chapter Degrees. We are all very proud of you and congratulate you on your hard work and accomplishments. Good luck as you continue to compete for Wisconsin Star Farmer!
From Mrs. Burnley:
Twelve FBLA members attended the State Leadership Conference in Green Bay this week. Jadyn Boland and Izzie Ortez attended the Leadership Academy. Well done, Emma Coy and Alivya Young. Congratulations to Kailey Newkirk and Tristen Peterson for placing 7th in their event. Alana Nelson, Elise Newkirk, Erica Steinmetz and Maggie Gschwind placed 5th in their events making the alternates to go to the National Leadership Conference. Qualifying to attend the National Leadership Convention in Atlanta, GA June 22 -30 are Talena Sprecher for receiving 4th in her event and Abby Plonka for her 3rd place award. Congratulations and thank you for how you represented Ithaca!
From Mrs. Thompson:
Forensics students! What you put in will directly impact what you get out at State. We have only this week to get ready. Mrs Murphey will be here Wednesday morning. Email her to set up a rehearsal. Practice daily on your own and frequently with a coach. Let’s reach for all Gold!
From Ms. Bevan:
10th Grade will be taking the Pre-ACT Secure tomorrow, Thursday, April 20th at 8:30a.m. You may bring your own approved calculator if you would like instead of the graphing calculator provided online for the Math portion of the test. Please check with Mr. Andresen to see if it is an ACT approved calculator. There will be an announcement for you to report to the multipurpose room at test time.
From Mrs. Kershner:
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) Huddle will meet this Thursday morning, April 20 @ 7:00 am. Be encouraged with a powerful devotion and inspiring message. Enjoy a big breakfast together. All High School and Middle School students are welcome to attend.
From the PTSO:
Popcorn Friday this week! This week is hosted by the First Grade class. Cost is 50 cents per bag, limit 2 per child.
From the PTSO:
The Elementary and Middle School yearbook is now on sale! Cost is $15 and the sale goes until April 29. Please go to https://tinyurl.com/IthacaElemMSYearbook to order yours today!
From The Junior Class:
Prom: A Night in Venice on April 29th from 8-11 pm. Grand March is at 8:45 pm.
If you are bringing a guest, you need to have approval from the office. Please stop in the office and get the paperwork taken care of or they will not be allowed in the doors.
From the FFA:
The greenhouse is exploding with color as our flower baskets and bedding plants are getting ready for the annual FFA plant sale. Greenhouse opens on April 29. Stay tuned for more information!
Birthdays:
Elementary: Emmalyn Honer
MS/HS: none
Be sure to catch Mr. Crawford and Mrs. Niemeyer Wednesday morning at 9 on the WRCO Morning Show! They'll be discussing anything and everything about the Italian Dinner and Cabaret - you won't want to miss it! FM 100.9 or www.WRCO.com