Ithaca School District

Enjoy this video compilation of Class Games from Ithaca's 2022 Homecoming Week festivities. Thanks to Stetson Clary for putting this video together. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFbGTSMlplo

Who's ready for the greatest event of the year?! Many, many thanks to all our donors who have helped make these events possible! Today kicks off activities for the 100th Ithaca School Fair! Fair entries can be dropped off until 7p. Stop in to the Community Gym to watch some Ithaca alumna play volleyball beginning at 5p. Saturday is FAIR DAY! The Bulldog Block Challenge starts at 7a. Breakfast is served in the Community Gym by the Band Boosters from 7-10a. Animals should be in place by 7:30a. The livestock show, animal, and gym fair exhibits begin judging at 8am All exhibits are available for viewing at 8am. Grab lunch from the Choir Boosters in the HS Commons from 9a-1p. Band Boosters have a dessert auction in the HS Commons 9a-1p. At 10:30 the parade kicks off, followed by the meat animal, cheese, and butter auction. Check out the PTSO's free bounce house from 11a-3p in the MultiPurpose Room. The Jay O'Connell Memorial Patio dedication at 12:30p, and at 1p the youth pedal pull begins. Mascot races at 1p lead into the football game kickoff at 1:30p. The Hall of Fame ceremony will occur at halftime during the football game. Then don't forget the Ithaca Horse Show finalizes all things Ithaca Fair on Sunday, October 2nd at the Anderson Quarter Horse Farm beginning at 10:30a.

A message from Mr. Crawford: Reminder that there is an instrument testing night tonight for fifth graders interested in band! This will take place from 6-8 in the band room, and a representative will be here to talk through rental information.

If your child is showing in the Little Britches, please be ready to show at 9 AM on Saturday down at the livestock show ring by the old basketball court at the Community Gym area. If you have any questions, contact Annette Louis.

#IthacaHoCo - Throwback Thursday to 1979-80. Happy Homecoming everyone!

For all Class of 1987 Alumni! There will be a reunion on Saturday, September 24th from 6:00pm until 7:30pm at the Bowling Alley. We are also having a float in the parade if you'd like to join.

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow ANNOUNCEMENTS: Sept 22, 2022 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today: First choice- Meatball sub, Second choice- Pizza, Peas, Peaches Dinner roll, and milk Great start to the dress up days, let's keep the school spirit going! On Thursday at 5 pm the Ithaca Student Council will sponsor the class game competitions. For those of you new or are freshmen students, the class games are friendly group competitions to foster class and team spirit. The games will start in the gym with boys volleyball at 5pm. Freshmen will play the juniors and sophomores will play against the seniors. Following that we will travel to the football field for the girls football game followed by class competitions, tug of war, and announcement of homecoming king and queen. Point totals are added up and the class with the most spirit points will get a pizza party hosted by the student council. The float counts as points so the announcement will be made with the grand totals on Tuesday of next week! High School Dress-up Days: Teachers are encouraged to participate as well! Thursday: Class Color Day - Freshman Pink, Sophomore Green, Junior Blue, Senior Black, Teachers Red; Friday- Ithaca Pride The dress code still applies- this means no hats! The Ithaca High School homecoming dance will be held September 24th from 8 to 11 pm in the Ithaca School Commons. Grand March will be held at 930 pm. Admission is $5 for students and $2 for spectators. Students must be dressed semiformally to be admitted into the dance. Middle School Dress-up Days: Thursday: Class Color Day - 6th Yellow, 7th Green, 8th Blue, Teachers Red; Friday-HOMECOMING BULLDOG PRIDE! (Purple, Yellow, White) The dress code still applies- this means no hats! Elementary Dress-up Days: Thursday: Class Color Day - 4K Purple, Kinder Red, 1st Blue, 2nd Green, 3rd Gray or Camouflage, 4th Orange, 5th Yellow; Friday: School Spirit Day. For High School students, if you are bringing a guest to the Homecoming Dance, please sign the guest up in the Office by noon on Friday. Teaching Assistants: 3 weeks of time sheets are due to Ms Schoen (with teacher signature) on Friday before you leave. Tonight is the night! Class games start in the new gym with boys volleyball at 5pm! Show your class spirit and come tonight! All students in the high school are encouraged to come and support each other! Games should be over around 8:30. Please have all donations for the choir meal brought to Mrs. Niemeyer in the choir room before or by Friday. All should be at school and ready to go by the end of the school day Friday. Freshmen should turn in their class dues to Mr. Crawford or Mrs. Thompson as soon as possible, please. Recently, there has been a new area created near the patio behind the school that displays personalized bricks that have been purchased by families, businesses, and alumni. This area will be dedicated to Jay O'Connell on September 24 at 12:30 for all of his support and commitment to the Ithaca School District throughout the years, Please respect this area by not walking on the bricks. We look forward to adding to this in the future as more bricks are purchased. Bricks can be ordered at www.thatsmybrick.com/ithacawi. Please reach out to Jenna Wipperfurth at jenna.wipperfurth@ithaca.k12.wi.us or call 608-585-2311 with any questions. Thank you! Caramel Apples are back! But it will look different this year. If you would like to purchase a caramel apple you need to see one of the FCCLA members, Ms, Stocks, or Mr. Crawford to put in a preorder. The apples will then be delivered to your attack room during attack time. NOTICE TO THOSE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES LAST YEAR: You have through October 1 to re-apply for the program. If you have not applied by October 1, it will be assumed you plan on paying the lunch fee starting Monday, October 3. If you apply and qualify, the reduced price is $.30 per day for breakfast and $.40 per day for lunch. This Day in History: On September 22, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln issues a preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, which sets a date for the freedom of more than 3 million enslaved in the United States and recasts the Civil War as a fight against slavery. Word of the Day: Defer, verb, means to choose to do (something) at a later time." 1/ She deferred her master's program for a year so that she could travel the world. Birthdays: Elementary—Adam Clancy H.S./M.S.-Kayden Coleman Ithaca After-School Events Football: MS vs. River Ridge (Away)

Ithaca is looking to hire a driver for Cross Country Student-Athletes. Please take a look at this Google Doc for all the details. Feel free to email brooke.hackl@ithaca.k12.wi.us for more information. https://docs.google.com/document/d/12arwAqk4gIUE1NFmqoZpdLxhDZyJLtti_30fDDuO_-I/edit

For those of you planning on attending the livestock show and animal judging, livestock should be in place by 7:30am. The order of the show will be: goats, sheep, swine, beef, and then dairy. The Little Britches show will follow.

The Ithaca Fair Committee wishes to extend their gratitude to the many sponsors who have assisted in making so many special details possible for the 100th Ithaca School Fair. Without people willing to share their time, talents, and treasures with their community, events like ours cannot be possible. Thank you.

Wondering what's going on for the 100th Ithaca School Fair? A better question is, "What isn't?!" This Friday we kick off all the fair events with entry check in and drop off in the High School Commons. That evening is the Volleyball Alumni Night in the Community Gym. Then Saturday!! The Bulldog Block Challenge starts the day, and animals should be in place by 7:30am. Grab some breakfast from the Band Boosters in the Community Gym to get started for the day. Livestock and gym exhibits will be shown and judged in the morning, and the meat animal, cheese, and butter auction will begin at 11:00am following the parade at 10:30am. Get lunch in the High School Commons from the Choir Boosters and bid on desserts from the Band Boosters. The PTSO's free bounce house will provide entertainment from 11am until 3pm. Dedication of the Jay O'Connell Memorial Patio will begin at 12:30. The youth pedal pull and mascot races are at 1:00pm before the football game against Boscobel begins at 1:30pm. During halftime, the Hall of Fame induction ceremony will occur at midfield. Closing all the celebrations, on Sunday, October 2nd, the Ithaca Horse Show will take action at the Anderson Quarter Horse Farm starting at 10:30am. If you don't find some fun, you weren't here! The Ithaca Fair Committee is eager to see you all!

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow ANNOUNCEMENTS: Sept 21, 2022 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today: First choice- Ham/Cheese wrap, Second choice- Bake fish roll, Broccoli, Fresh fruit, Dessert, and milk Happy Homecoming week! Great start to the dress up days, let's keep the school spirit going! On Thursday at 5 pm the Ithaca Student Council will sponsor the class game competitions. For those of you new or are freshmen students, the class games are friendly group competitions to foster class and team spirit. The games will start in the gym with boys volleyball at 5pm, Freshmen will play the juniors and sophomores will play against the seniors. Following that we will travel to the football field for the girls football game followed by class competitions, tug of war, and announcement of homecoming king and queen. Point totals are added up and the class with the most spirit points will get a pizza party hosted by the student council. The float counts as points so the announcement will be made with the grand totals on Tuesday of next week! High School Dress-up Days: Teachers are encouraged to participate as well! Wednesday: Decades Day - Freshman 1960s, Sophomore 1990s, Junior 1970s, Seniors 1980s, Teachers 1920s; Thursday: Class Color Day - Freshman Pink, Sophomore Green, Junior Blue, Senior Black, Teachers Red; Friday- Ithaca Pride. The dress code still applies- this means no hats! The Ithaca High School homecoming dance will be held September 24th from 8 to 11 pm in the Ithaca School Commons. Grand March will be held at 930 pm. Admission is $5 for students and $2 for spectators. Students must be dressed semiformally to be admitted into the dance. Middle School Dress-up Days: Wednesday: Decades Day - 6th 1960s, 7th 1970s, 8th 1980s, Teachers 1920s; Thursday: Class Color Day - 6th Yellow, 7th Green, 8th Blue, Teachers Red; Friday: HOMECOMING BULLDOG PRIDE! (Purple, Yellow, White) The dress code still applies- this means no hats! Elementary Dress-up Days: Wednesday: Dress like a Centenarian (100 yr old person); Thursday: Class Color Day - 4K Purple, Kinder Red, 1st Blue, 2nd Green, 3rd Gray or Camouflage, 4th Orange, 5th Yellow; Friday: School Spirit Day Freshman will have a class meeting during Attack time in Mr Crawford's room today. For High School students, if you are bringing a guest to the Homecoming Dance, please sign the guest up in the Office by noon on Friday. Please have all donations for the choir meal brought to Mrs. Niemeyer in the choir room before or by Friday. All should be at school and ready to go by the end of the school day Friday. Freshmen should turn in their class dues to Mr. Crawford or Mrs. Thompson as soon as possible, please. Recently, there has been a new area created near the patio behind the school that displays personalized bricks that have been purchased by families, businesses, and alumni. This area will be dedicated to Jay O'Connell on September 24 at 12:30 for all of his support and commitment to the Ithaca School District throughout the years. Please respect this area by not walking on the bricks. We look forward to adding to this in the future as more bricks are purchased. Bricks can be ordered at www.thatsmybrick.com/ithacawi. Please reach out to Jenna Wipperfurth at jenna.wipperfurth@ithaca.k12.wi.us or call 608-585-2311 with any questions. Thank you! Caramel Apples are back! But it will look different this year. If you would like to purchase a caramel apple you need to see one of the FCCLA members, Ms. Stocks, or Mr. Crawford to put in a preorder. The apples will then be delivered to your attack room during attack time. NOTICE TO THOSE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES LAST YEAR: You have through October 1 to re-apply for the program. If you have not applied by October 1, it will be assumed you plan on paying the lunch fee starting Monday, October 3. If you apply and qualify, the reduced price is $.30 per day for breakfast and $.40 per day for lunch. This Day in History: On September 21, 1780, during the American Revolution, American General Benedict Arnold meets with British Major John Andre to discuss handing over West Point to the British, in return for the promise of a large sum of money and a high position in the British army. The plot was foiled and Arnold, a former American hero, became synonymous with the word "traitor." Observance Days: Wisconsin Day-Sept 21 Commemorates the assets that make Wisconsin a desirable place to live and work. Falls on the Wednesday of the third week of September, as part of Wonderful Wisconsin Week. Word of the Day: Perspicacious adjective per-spuh-KAY-shus, is a formal word that means "possessing acute mentai vision or discernment." Someone who is perspicacious has a keen ability to notice and understand things that are difficult or not obvious. // She considers herself a perspicacious judge of character. Birthdays: Elementary-none H.S./M.S.- none Staff-Mr. Clary

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow ANNOUNCEMENTS: Sept 20, 2022 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today: First choice- BBQ Pork/bun, Second choice- Hamburger/bun, Baked beans, Apple slices, and milk Happy Homecoming week! Great start to the dress up days, let's keep the school spirit going! On Thursday at 5 pm the Ithaca Student Council will sponsor the class game competitions. For those of you new or are freshmen students, the class games are friendly group competitions to foster class and team spirit. The games will start in the gym with boys volleyball at 5pm. Freshmen will play the juniors and sophomores will play against the seniors. Following that we will travel to the football field for the girls football game followed by class competitions, tug of war, and announcement of homecoming king and queen. Point totals are added up and the class with the most spirit points will get a pizza party hosted by the student council. The float counts as points so the announcement will be made with the grand totals on Tuesday of next week! High School Dress-up Days are (Teachers are encouraged to participate as well!) Tuesday: Twin Day; Wednesday: Decades Day - Freshman- 1960s, Sophomore- 1990s, Junior- 1970s, Seniors- 1980s, Teachers- 1920s; Thursday-Class Color Day - Freshman- Pink, Sophomore-Green, Junior- Blue, Senior- Black, Teachers- Red; Friday: Ithaca Pride. The dress code still applies- this means no hats! The Ithaca High School homecoming dance will be held September 24th from 8 to 11 pm in the Ithaca School Commons, Grand March will be held at 930 pm. Admission is $5 for students and $2 for spectators. Students must be dressed semiformally to be admitted into the dance. Middle School Dress-up Days are Tuesday: Twin Day; Wednesday: Decades Day - 6th- 1960s, 7th- 1970s, 8th- 1980s, Teachers- 1920s; Thursday: Class Color Day - 6th- Yellow, 7th- Green, 8th- Blue, Teachers- Red; Friday-HOMECOMING BULLDOG PRIDE! (Purple, Yellow, White) The dress code still applies- this means no hats! Elementary Dress-up Days are Tuesday: Pajamas/comfy clothes day; Wednesday: Dress like a Centenarian (100 yr old person); Thursday: Class Color Day - 4K- Purple, Kinder- Red, 1st-Blue, 2nd-Green, 3rd- Gray or Camouflage, 4th-Orange, 5th - Yellow; Friday: School Spirit Day There will be an FFA meeting today, Tuesday, September 20th, during ATTACK time in Ms.Sprechers room. Freshmen should turn in their class dues to Mr. Crawford or Mrs. Thompson as soon as possible, please. Good luck to our high school volleyball teams as they travel to North Crawford tonight. Varsity Reserve starts at 6:00pm and the Varsity game will follow. Go Lady Bulldogs! Recently, there has been a new area created near the patio behind the school that displays personalized bricks that have been purchased by families, businesses, and alumni. This area will be dedicated to Jay O'Connell on September 24 at 12:30 for all of his support and commitment to the Ithaca School District throughout the years. Please respect this area by not walking on the bricks. We look forward to adding to this in the future as more bricks are purchased. Bricks can be ordered at www.thatsmybrick.com/ithacawi. Please reach out to Jenna Wipperfurth at jenna.wipperfurth@ithaca.k12.wi.us or call 608-585-2311 with any questions. Thank you! Caramel Apples are back! But it will look different this year. If you would like to purchase a caramel apple you need to see one of the FCCLA members, Ms. Stocks, or Mr. Crawford to put in a preorder. The apples will then be delivered to your attack room during attack time. NOTICE TO THOSE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES LAST YEAR: You have through October 1 to re-apply for the program. If you have not applied by October 1, it will be assumed you plan on paying the lunch fee starting Monday, October 3. If you apply and qualify, the reduced price is $.30 per day for breakfast and $.40 per day for lunch. This Day in History: September 20, 1519 Magellan sets sail from Spain. Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan sets sail from Spain in an effort to find a western sea route to the rich Spice Islands of Indonesia. In command of five ships and 270 men, Magellan sailed to West Africa and then to Brazil, where he searched the South American coast for a strait that would take him to the Pacific. On October 21, he finally discovered the strait he had been seeking. The Strait of Magellan, as it became known, is located near the tip of South America, separating Tierra del Fuego and the continental mainland. Word of the Day: Verdigris (VER-duh-greess), noun, is a green or bluish deposit, usually of copper carbonates, that forms on copper, brass, or bronze surfaces. // We removed the verdigris from Grandma's old copper jewelry by first soaking it in lemon juice, then gently polishing it with a soft rag. Observance Days POW-MIA Recognition Day Established to recognize those who suffered or suffer captivity in foreign countries while in active service with the U.S. armed forces. By statute, Wis. Stat. sec. 118.02(17), the day is observed the Friday of the third week in September. Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.- none Ithaca After-School Events MS Volleyball at Richland Center MS Football at Home vs Wauzeka-Stueben HS Volleyball at North Crawford

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow ANNOUNCEMENTS: Sept 19, 2022 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today: First choice- Cheddarwurst, Second choice- Brat, Hash brown, Pineapple, Dessert, and milk High School Dress-up Days: Teachers are encouraged to participate as well! Monday: Country vs Country Club - Freshman and Sophomores Country, Junior and Senior Country Club; Tuesday: Twin Day Wednesday: Decades Day - Freshman- 1960s, Sophomore- 1990s, Junior- 1970s, Seniors- 1980s, Teachers- 1920s; Thursday: Class Color Day - Freshman- Pink, Sophomore-Green, Junior- Blue, Senior- Black, Teachers-Red; Friday: Ithaca Pride. The dress code still applies-this means no hats! The Ithaca High School homecoming dance will be held September 24th from 8 to 11 pm in the Ithaca School Commons. Grand March will be held at 930 pm, Admission is $5 for students and $2 for spectators. Students must be dressed semi-formally to be admitted into the dance. Middle School Dress-up Days - Monday: Country vs Country Club - 6th and Teachers Country, 7th and 8th Country Club; Tuesday: Twin Day; Wednesday: Decades Day - 6th 1960s, 7th 1970s, 8th 1980s, Teachers- 1920s; Thursday: Class Color Day - 6th- Yellow, 7th - Green, 8th- Blue, Teachers- Red; Friday: HOMECOMING BULLDOG PRIDE! (Purple, Yellow, White) The dress code still applies- this means no hats! Elementary Dress-up Days: Monday: Crazy Hair Day; Tuesday: Pajamas/comfy clothes day; Wednesday: Dress like a Centenarian (100 yr old person); Thursday: Class Color Day - 4K- Purple Kinder- Red, 1st- Blue, 2nd-Green, 3rd-Gray or Camouflage, 4th-Orange, 5th - Yellow; Friday: School Spirit Day. Recently, there has been a new area created near the patio behind the school that displays personalized bricks that have been purchased by families, businesses, and alumni. This area will be dedicated to Jay O'Connell on September 24 at 12:30 for all of his support and commitment to the Ithaca School District throughout the years. Please respect this area by not walking on the bricks. We look forward to adding to this in the future as more bricks are purchased. Bricks can be ordered at www.thatsmybrick.com/ithacawi, Please reach out to Jenna Wipperfurth at jenna.wipperfurth@ithaca.k12.wi.us or call 608-585-2311 with any questions. Thank you! Please release the JV football players on Monday at 3:15pm. Tonight is parents night for high school volleyball! As we celebrate and thank our parents for all they do to support us, come cheer on the high school volleyball players as they host Kickapoo tonight, VR starts at 6:00pm and V to follow - we will honor our parents between game two games. Good luck, Lady Bulldogs!-- Caramel Apples are back! But it will look different this year. If you would like to purchase a caramel apple you need to see one of the FCCLA members, Ms. Stocks, or Mr. Crawford to put in a preorder. The apples will then be delivered to your attack room during attack time. There will be a National Honors Society meeting on September 19th during ATTACK time in the library. If you are in NHS, please plan to attend. NOTICE TO THOSE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES LAST YEAR: You have through October 1 to re-apply for the program. If you have not applied by October 1, it will be assumed you plan on paying the lunch fee starting Monday, October 3. If you apply and qualify, the reduced price is $.30 per day for breakfast and $.40 per day for lunch. Birthdays: Elementary-Tanner Swenink H.S./M.S.-none Ithaca After-School Events: JV football @ Highland Volleyball: Girls Varsity vs. Kickapoo (Home)

It's Homecoming Week and time for the 100th Ithaca School Fair - Ithaca Pride - A Century and Beyond! Check out all the activities planned. This week is dress up days for students and staff. Tomorrow dress as your twin (Middle and High School) or wear your pajamas and comfy clothes (Elementary). Don't forget to register and turn in your parade entries! Completed forms should be returned to Richards Insurance or Ithaca Schools by end of day on Wednesday. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kfbd3uAYeTYEl_dUtoIwhtAqkz-aPasI/view?fbclid=IwAR1kgLrXJIM-bxYj9qZstVcIrs8XcIEg5O5-ZYlcRY1kPr1GyB_CVMeFkkw

There is still time to get your 100th Ithaca School Fair entries registered! Use the link to get your entries registered before 11:59pm tonight. Then get yourself ready for a big celebration as our schools, students, staff, Fair Committee, and community welcome the start of the 100th Ithaca School Fair! https://www.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/17687

Show your support of our vocal musicians and enjoy the 100th Ithaca Fair by having food served in the Commons from 9am until 1pm. The Choir Boosters will have a selection including BBQ pork sandwiches, baked potato bar, coleslaw, desserts, and beverages. Thank you in advance for your support!

Some people wait all year for Christmas. We wait all year for the Ithaca School Fair! Come celebrate the 100th Ithaca School Fair - Ithaca Pride - A Century and Beyond! The festivities start on Friday with fair entry drop offs and an alumni volleyball night. Then they really start rolling in full gear on Saturday with breakfast, a Bulldog Block Challenge, parade, animal exhibits, auctions, lunch, pedal pull, bounce house, a memorial garden dedication, football, Hall of Fame inductees, and the Homecoming dance, then culminate on Sunday, October 2nd with the Ithaca Horse Show. PHEW!! Join the fun and be a part of history as we celebrate 100 years and beyond of the Ithaca School Fair!

Oops! We forgot to share how Middle School students can celebrate Homecoming Week! Get your outfits planned for a full week of celebrations.

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow ANNOUNCEMENTS: Sept 16, 2022 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today: First choice- Fish Wedges, Second choice- BBQ Rib, Baked Beans, Mandarin Oranges, Dinner Roll, and milk Ithaca High School Yearbooks can be ordered for $37, the lowest price of the year at jostens.com. Order forms are also available in Mrs. Burnley's room. If you order by Friday, September 16 and purchase personalization for $8.50, you can receive up to 4 free icons, a $24 value. High School Dress-up Days: Teachers are encouraged to participate as well! Monday- Country vs Country Club - Freshmen and Sophomores: Country, Juniors and Seniors: Country Club -- Tuesday- Twin Day Wednesday- Decades Day - Freshman: 1960s, Sophomore: 1990s, Junior: 1970s, Seniors: 1980s, Teachers: 1920s -- Thursday- Class Color Day - Freshman: Pink, Sophomore: Green, Junior: Blue, Senior: Black, Teachers: Red -- Friday- Ithaca Pride - The dress code still applies- this means no hats! The Ithaca High School homecoming dance will be held September 24th from 8 to 11 pm in the Ithaca School Commons. Grand March will be held at 930 pm. Admission is $5 for students and $2 for spectators. Students must be dressed semiformally to be admitted into the dance. The Ithaca Fair entry date has been extended to Sunday, Sept. 18 by midnight. Get your paper entries in by the end of the day Friday please! Everyone who enters in the fair this year gets a free commemorative 100th Ithaca Fair t-shirt!! Link: https://www.fairentry.com/Fair/Signin/17687 There will be a National Honors Society meeting on September 19th during ATTACK time in the library. If you are in NHS, please plan to attend. To ensure your child arrives home as you intend, contacting the school office before 11 AM ensures necessary school staff receive the notification of the change in transportation. It is best to call the school directly rather than send the individual teacher an email in the event the internet is down, a substitute teacher is teaching, etc. NOTICE TO THOSE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES LAST YEAR: You have through October 1 to re-apply for the program. If you have not applied by October 1, it will be assumed you plan on paying the lunch fee starting Monday, October 3. If you apply and qualify, the reduced price is $.30 per day for breakfast and $.40 per day for lunch. Attention 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students: Anyone interested in participating in youth football please come to the Ithaca football field this Saturday from 9-10:30 am for the first of four practice sessions with varsity coach Steve Olson. This Day in History: On September 16, 1932, in his cell at Yerwada Jail in Pune, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi begins a hunger strike in protest of the British government's decision to separate India's electoral system by caste. Gandhi announced he was beginning a "fast unto death" in order to protest British support of a new Indian constitution, which gave the country's lowest classes-known as "untouchables"—their own separate political representation for a period of 70 years. Gandhi believed this would permanently and unfairly divide India's social classes. Day of Observance: Mildred Fish was born in Milwaukee in 1902. Today Commemorates the only native-born American known to have been executed by the Gestapo in Nazi Germany. Mildred Fish Harnack was born in Milwaukee in 1902. During the rise of Hitler and the Nazi regime, Fish-Harnack and her husband joined a small resistance group, which the Nazi secret police - or Gestapo – would later call the Red Orchestra. The group smuggled important secrets about the Nazis to the U.S. and Soviet governments and helped Jews escape from Germany. Their espionage cost them their lives. Fish-Harnack's husband was hanged in December 1942, and in February 1943 she was executed as well. Fish-Harnack was the only American woman ever put to death on the direct order of Adolf Hitler for her involvement in the resistance movement. Word of the Day: Coalesce (koh-uh-LESS) verb, means "to come together to form one group or mass" or "to join forces." // The club's community service projects provide students with a common goal to coalesce around. Birthdays: Elementary-Selma Wunnicke H.S./M.S.— None Staff Ms Pope (Sun, 09/18) Ithaca After-School Events Football: Varsity vs. Highland (Home)