The Webb Care Closet will be open on Tuesday, April 4th (during Spring Break) from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. All donated items will be in the Webb Middle School cafeteria.
Anyone is welcome to take what they need; there is a wide range of clothing sizes and clothing items. Please enter the doors by the cafeteria and BYOB (bring your own bags). Please save the hangers.
#ReedsburgPride
Family Reading Night! Join us Monday, April 10th at 5:30pm. A free supper provided by the Ithaca PTSO will be served in the Ithaca Commons. Storytelling will begin at 6:00pm in the library. Kay Elmsley Weeden is a bilingual storyteller who blends Spanish and English into her stories, songs and activities. The families will help create a short story together. Please RSVP by April 1, 2023, for the meal with your child's teacher or by emailing Andrea Newkirk at newkand@ithaca.k12.wi.us.
¡Noche de lectura familiar! Únase a nosotros el lunes 10 de abril a las 5:30 p.m. Se servirá una cena gratis provista por Ithaca PTSO en la cafeteria al lado de la puerta principal. La narración de cuentos comenzará a las 6:00 pm en la biblioteca. Kay Elmsley Weeden es una narradora bilingüe que mezcla español e inglés en sus historias, canciones y actividades. Las familias ayudarán a crear un cuento juntos. Confirme su asistencia antes del 1 de abril de 2023 para la comida con el maestro de su hijo o envíe un correo electrónico a Andrea Newkirk a newkand@ithaca.k12.wi.us.
Dear Parents/Guardians of Ithaca School District 6th to 12th grade students--we want to hear from you! This same survey was shared in 2021 and again now to measure changes in the community. Please share your thoughts with us! https://bit.ly/3TSQpvF
Ithaca lost a wonderful member of the community on Sunday, with the passing of Verla Pauls. After raising her own family, Verla went back to work and became part of "The Ithaca Family", working in the district for 43 years. The district would like to pass along our deepest condolences to Verla's family at this time of loss. https://www.prattfuneralservice.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=27581614&source=fb1&fbclid=IwAR1kvJbiXt45YTjIXqDgKqSRf29PcwxD7kwVzBS-lDax3lod_SaCM7m5HxY
Free books!
Mrs Newkirk invited students to browse through a selection of free books during her annual give-away. With the unwavering support of the Ithaca Administration who passionately promote reading, as part of the Title 1 program Mrs Newkirk has been able to provide free books for our young Bulldogs to keep as their own.
Did you know that Title 1 services are supplemented by state funding when families complete free/reduced lunch applications and show financial need? Your efforts to complete such forms help Ithaca provide more opportunities and resources like these.
From the Wrestling Booster Club:
Congratulations to the Wrestling Calendar Raffle Winner for March 24, John McNurlin!
Please consider giving the gift of life. Join the Ithaca FFA in their donation goal of 50 pints! On April 12, 2023 in the Ithaca Community Gym from 9:00am until 2:00pm the Ithaca FFA is hosting a blood drive. Schedule an appointment to be a priority donor by calling 877-232-4376 or online https://donate.wisconsin.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/258099
Pedal to save lives! Donate for a chance to win an electric bike.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Fri, Mar 24, 2023
Today is a Day 1
First Choice: Baked Fish - Second Choice: Cheeseburger/Hamburger Bun, Romaine Salad, Peach Cups, Sliced Wheat Bread, Milk
From Ms Durkin:
There will be an art club meeting today in the art room during ATTACK. Wear your art club sweatshirt if you can on Friday, we would like to take a group photo.
From Mr. Herbst:
High school scholars: today is the last day of the current ATTACK Release Privilege window; it is also the last day to submit all of your homework assignments for the next 3-week window from April 3-to-April 21.
From Mrs. Thompson:
All forensics students are expected to meet with me to review your district critique sheets by the end of today. If anyone would like to order state contest merchandise, let me know by the end of spring break. I emailed you a link to what is offered.
From Mr. Crawford:
Ithaca Music Department Coffee Orders are ready for pickup - all orders must be picked up today!
It’s popcorn Friday hosted by the Kindergarten class. Cost is 50 cents per bag, limit 2 per child.
From the Wrestling Booster Club:
Congratulations to the Wrestling Calendar Raffle Winner for March 24, John McNurlin!
From Coach Jeanna:
Good luck to the Ithaca/Weston Track and Field team! Tomorrow they kick off the season with the Cashton Indoor meet in the new indoor track field house at UW-L. Action starts at 9:00. Athletes must be at school by 6:15 tomorrow morning.
From Ms. Sprecher:
Congratulations to the FFA CDE teams that competed in the UW Platteville Competition
*Livestock team placed 2nd with Talena Sprecher placing 4th, Violet Dilley placing 8th, Logan Anderson and Bailey Wanless.
*Poultry Evaluation placed 7th with team members Ethan Stowell placing 7th, Casey Pomering,
Justin Honer, Nolen Waldner.
*Meats Evaluation placed 15th with team members Ryan Biermeier, Annabeth Sprecher, Katie Fry, Hailey Boon.
*Ag Mechanics team of Bodie Hilleshiem, Alex Evans, Landon Thompson and Tyler Steinmetz tied for ninth place.
*Agronomy placed 12th with members Darin Nelson, Wesley Nelson, Alan Pomering, Caleb Birkrem.
*Horse Evaluation team of Maggie Kershner, Hewsten Boland, Josie Laue, Devin Ihm placed 24th.
*Vet Science team of Kaylee Manning, Ashlynn Fowell, Aliyah Swenson, Alyssa Olson, Aubri Imhoff and Autumn McBain placed 23rd.
*Wildlife team of Jones Keegan, Jones Zander, Dante Kleinsasser, Byrnes Cody placed 34th.
Great job FFA members and good luck to the teams advancing to State!
From Coach Jeanna:
Any middle schoolers grades 6th-8th interested in participating in track should sign up on the sheet in the office window. Practice will begin on Monday, April 3rd, when we return from Spring Break. All athletes need a physical or alternate year card and signed code of conduct forms turned in.
From the Ithaca Lions:
Join the Ithaca Lions for a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser benefiting Carlie Olson (Ithaca Class of 2016). On Sunday, March 26 from 7am until 1pm at Ithaca High School in the Commons, enjoy some of the best pancakes along with scrambled eggs, applesauce, ham and drinks. There will also be a bake sale and silent auction. Adults eat for $10, students are $5, and preschoolers are free.
From Mrs. Newkirk and Ms. Schmitt:
Please join us on April 10 for the annual Family Reading Night. This year’s event will feature a Supper sponsored by the PTSO and storyteller Kay Elmsley Weeden. Weeden is a bilingual storyteller who blends Spanish and English together in stories, songs and activities. Supper begins at 5:30 in the commons, and storytelling at 6 in the library. Please RSVP to Mrs. Newkirk or Ms. Schmitt by April 1 with your family name and the number of people attending.
From the PTSO:
The last FREE Symons Swim Day sponsored by the PTSO this year will be on Sunday, April 16th from 1-3:55pm. We welcome all Ithaca families, alumni, and their friends to enjoy a free day of swimming at Symons “on us.”
LAST CALL for Youth Softball & Baseball
If you did not get registered and would like to play, don't miss out. Submit your registration with payment, and turn it into the school office no later than Monday, March 27. Get more details and download the registration form here https://bit.ly/IYBReg and direct questions to LLPulvermacher@gmail.com. Play ball!
Birthdays:
Elementary: Thurs, Mar 30-Renly Rudersdorf, Fri, Mar 31-Madison Garcia-Garcia, Jace Niemeyer, Sat, Apr 1-Hudson Huebsch
MS/HS: Izabela Ortiz, Sat, Mar 25-Owen Feryance, Sun, Mar 26-Tristen Peterson, Tues, Mar 28-Tyler Steinmetz, Thurs, Mar 30-Channing Brown, Fri, Mar 31-Naila Lorenzo-Castillo, Sat, Apr 1-Brooklyn Dahlke, Boe Hamble
Staff: Mrs Schoen, Mr Murphy
Popcorn Friday this week! This week's Popcorn Friday is hosted by the Kindergarten class. Cost is 50 cents per bag, limit 2 per child.
Congratulations to the Ithaca Wrestling Club Calendar Raffle Winner for March 23, Mark Fosterling!
4K Families! Mrs Penfield has updated everyone to the adjusted schedule for the rest of the year, but here is a friendly reminder.
~ Friday, March 24, 2023 AM Group attends from 8am-11:30am
~Tuesday, April 18, 2023 Both AM/PM Groups attend from 8am-3pm
~Friday, April 28, 2023 AM Group attends from 8am-11:30am
~Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Both AM/PM Groups attend from 8am-3pm
~Monday, May 22 through Thursday, May 25, 2023 Both AM/PM Groups attend from 8am-3pm
~Friday, May 26, 2023 AM Group attends from 8am-11:30am
~Tuesday, May 30 through Thursday, June 1, 2023 Both AM/PM Groups attend from 8am-3pm
As per usual, if your child will be absent any of these days, please let us know by calling the school office to report their absence.
Thank you!
Today the 8th grade did a lesson on pickles. They had to observe and describe different types of pickles and then taste each kind. After they guessed which variety of pickle they tasted, they looked up recipes to see what the secret ingredient was to make each pickle variety taste the way it did. Finally, they devised a new pickle recipe for a pickle they like.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Thurs, Mar 23, 2023
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Mac & Cheese, Second Choice: Chicken Strips, Green Beans, Pears, WG Dinner roll, Dessert, Milk
From the Wrestling Booster Club:
Congratulations to the Wrestling Calendar Raffle Winner for March 23, Mark Fosterling!
From Mr. Crawford:
Ithaca Music Department Coffee Orders are ready for pickup - all orders must be picked up by Spring Break!
From Ms. Durkin:
There will be a student council meeting Thursday during ATTACK in the art room.
From Mr. Andresen:
Any Math Team competitor that missed a 15-minute individual test can take it Thursday during ATTACK in Mr. Andresen's room (Room 311).
From Mrs. Pluemer:
There will be a Sources of Strength meeting today (Thursday) in Ms. Nugent and Ms. Wydeven's rooms.
From Ms Durkin:
There will be an art club meeting Friday in the art room during ATTACK. Wear your art club sweatshirt if you can on Friday, we would like to take a group photo.
From Mrs. Thompson:
All forensics students are expected to meet with me to review your district critique sheets by the end of Friday. If anyone would like to order state contest merchandise, let me know by the end of spring break. I emailed you a link to what is offered.
Popcom Friday this week! This week is hosted by the Kindergarten class. Cost is 50 cents per bag, limit 2 per child.
From Mr. Herbst:
High school scholars: Friday, March 24 is the last day of the current ATTACK Release Privilege window; it is also the last day to submit all of your homework assignments for the next 3-week window from April 3-to-April 21.
From Coach Jeanna:
Any middle schoolers grades 6th-8th interested in participating in track should sign up on the sheet in the office window. Practice will begin on Monday, April 3rd, when we return from Spring Break. All athletes need a physical or alternate year card and signed code of conduct forms turned in.
From the Ithaca Lions:
Join the Ithaca Lions for a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser benefiting Carlie Olson (Ithaca Class of 2016). On Sunday, March 26 from 7am until 1pm at Ithaca High School in the Commons, enjoy some of the best pancakes along with scrambled eggs, applesauce, ham and drinks. There will also be a bake sale and silent auction. Adults eat for $10, students are $5, and preschoolers are free.
From Mrs. Newkirk and Ms. Schmitt:
Please join us on April 10 for the annual Family Reading Night. This year's event will feature a Supper sponsored by the PTSO and storyteller Kay Elmsley Weeden. Weeden is a bilingual storyteller who blends Spanish and English together in stories, songs and activities. Supper begins at 5:30 in the commons, and storytelling at 6 in the library. Please RSVP to Mrs. Newkirk or Ms. Schmitt by April 1 with your family name and the number of people attending.
From the PTSO:
The last FREE Symons Swim Day sponsored by the PTSO this year will be on Sunday, April 16th from 1-3:55pm. We welcome all Ithaca families, alumni, and their friends to enjoy a free day of swimming at Symons "on us."
LAST CALL for Youth Softball & Baseball! If you did not get registered and would like to play, don't miss out. Submit your registration with payment, and turn it into the school office no later than Monday, March 27. Get more details and download the registration form here https://bit.ly/IYBReg and direct questions to LLPulvermacher@gmail.com, Play ball!
Word of the day: Gallivant, verb, means "to go or travel to many different places for pleasure." She spent her gap year gallivanting around Europe with her best friend.
This Day in History: 1839 On March 23, 1839, the initials "O.K." are first published in The Boston Morning Post. Meant as an abbreviation for "oll korrect," a popular slang misspelling of "all correct" at the time, OK steadily made its way into the everyday speech of Americans.
Birthdays:
Elementary: none
MS/HS: Matthew Kepler
Ithaca's Farm to School Newsletter for March, 2023. Please open the document files to read all the great articles from Julie Severance, Farm to School Specialist at the Ithaca School District.
Any middle schoolers grades 6th-8th interested in participating in track should sign up on the sheet in the office window. Practice will begin on Monday, April 3rd, when we return from Spring Break. All athletes need a physical or alternate year card and signed code of conduct forms turned in. Questions may be directed to High School Head Coach Jeanna Lorenz.
From the Wrestling Booster Club: Congratulations to the Wrestling Calendar Raffle Winner for March 22, Austin Durst!
The 7th grade science class is beginning a unit on biodiversity. To start the unit off, they are creating pictures to represent the biodiversity in the world and creating creatures that live in our world.
Family Reading Night! Join us Monday, April 10th at 5:30pm. A free supper provided by the Ithaca PTSO will be served in the Ithaca Commons. Storytelling will begin at 6:00pm in the library. Kay Elmsley Weeden is a bilingual storyteller who blends Spanish and English into her stories, songs and activities. The families will help create a short story together. Please RSVP by April 1, 2023, for the meal with your child's teacher or by emailing Andrea Newkirk at newkand@ithaca.k12.wi.us.
¡Noche de lectura familiar! Únase a nosotros el lunes 10 de abril a las 5:30 p.m. Se servirá una cena gratis provista por Ithaca PTSO en la cafeteria al lado de la puerta principal. La narración de cuentos comenzará a las 6:00 pm en la biblioteca. Kay Elmsley Weeden es una narradora bilingüe que mezcla español e inglés en sus historias, canciones y actividades. Las familias ayudarán a crear un cuento juntos. Confirme su asistencia antes del 1 de abril de 2023 para la comida con el maestro de su hijo o envíe un correo electrónico a Andrea Newkirk a newkand@ithaca.k12.wi.us.
