Ithaca School District

Volleyball fans! Here’s the link to tonight’s road game at LaFarge. https://youtu.be/bb89CiEQ0rs

Monday. Sept. 21st, 2020 Today is a Day 2 Elementary is a Day 5 The schedule for Band and Choir today is: 6A - Band, 6B - Choir, 8A - Band, 8B - Choir. HS Band and Choir are on the Day 1 Schedule. Lunch for today: 1st choice, Pizza, 2nd choice, Turkey Wrap, Green Beans, Pineapple, Milk NOTICE TO THOSE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES LAST YEAR: You have through Thursday Oct. 1st to re-apply for the program. If you have not applied by Oct. 1st, it will be assumed you plan on paying the lunch fee starting Friday Oct. 2nd. If you were on reduced lunches last year, you may have the reduced price of $.40 per day or $2.00 per week and reapply, also. Youth 4 Change meeting today in the library during Attack time. Attention Middle School Students: The VFW - Veterans of Foreign Wars - is sponsoring the Patriots Pen written essay contest. The theme this year is "What is Patriotism to Me?" The 300-400 word essays are due by October 20 to Mrs. Plonka and there are several large cash prizes for winning entries. Contact Mrs. Plonka if you would like to participate or have any questions. plonjil@ithaca.k12.wi.us Attention High School Students: The VFW is sponsoring the Voice of Democracy speech contest. This year's theme is "Is This the Country the Founders Envisioned?" You will be required to write your own essay and record yourself reading the 3-5 minute speech on an audio CD or flash drive. These are due by October 20 to Mrs. Plonka and there are over $2 million in scholarship awards and incentives available to participants. Contact Mrs. Plonka if you would like to participate or have any questions. Picture retakes are on Friday October 16th from 8:00 - 1:00. Band students in Grades 5 - 12: Your fundraiser is due today. The 98th annual Ithaca School Fair will be held on Saturday, October 3. There will be no change to the in-person livestock show and auction, however exhibitors will be asked to show their non-animal projects virtually. Through FairEntry.com, exhibitors will be able to enter and upload digital photos of their creations for a judge to review. Premiums will still be awarded to all entries. All classes except for the Ithaca School Fair Horse show must be entered into FairEntry.com by Wednesday, September 23 at 11:59 PM. The Ithaca Fair Horse Show will also be held in-person on Sunday, October 11 at 10:30 AM at the Anderson Family Quarter Horse farm near Sextonville. The annual Ithaca Foundation’s Big Block Challenge Race will also still be held but you can do the 1 mile fun walk, 5K run, or 10 mile biking option whenever and wherever you want. Cost is $15 per participant with a maximum of $45 per family. Check the Ithaca School website to pre-register by September 30. We are sorry to announce that the parade, children’s activities, and food stands have been cancelled this year. There is also no Saturday football game on October 3. All livestock show participants and spectators will be required to wear masks while on school grounds for the health and safety of our community. All Ithaca Fair information can be found on the school's website, facebook page and the Ithaca Fair facebook page. If you have any questions, contact Mr. Favreau at school. Link to Fair Entry: www.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/14844 Word of the Day: Mitigate Mitigate v. (1) Make less severe, serious, or painful: “he wanted to mitigate the damages in court.” (2) Lessen the gravity of (an offense or mistake). Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.—none

Go out and check your gardens this weekend....make those Lego creations....draw a picture.....bake some chocolate chip cookies...pick out a nice jar of canned beans.....and then TAKE A PICTURE of it and enter it in the Ithaca Fair! http://www.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/14844

Friday. Sept. 18th, 2020 Today is a Day 1 Elementary is a Day 4 The schedule for Band and Choir today is: 6B - Band, 6A - Choir, 7B - Band, 7A - Choir. HS Band and Choir are on the Day 5 Schedule. Lunch for today: 1st choice, Turkey Wrap, 2nd choice, Chicken Patty, Peaches, Carrots, Dinner Roll, Milk NOTICE TO THOSE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES LAST YEAR: You have through Thursday Oct. 1st to re-apply for the program. If you have not applied by Oct. 1st, it will be assumed you plan on paying the lunch fee starting Friday Oct. 2nd. If you were on reduced lunches last year, you may have the reduced price of $.40 per day or $2.00 per week and reapply, also. Picture retakes are on Friday October 16th from 8:00 - 1:00. FBLA will have their first meeting of the school year today during Attack Time in the Commons. This will be a very important meeting with officer elections, discussing the Regional Leadership Conference that will be hosted this year by Ithaca and many other topics. Please attend if you have been in FBLA previously or if you want to learn more about it. We're excited to see you and hear fresh ideas from Ithaca's Future Business Leaders of America. Band students in Grades 5 - 12: Your fundraiser is due next Monday. Reminder to students invited to join NHS this past summer: The deadline for submitting your completed forms has been extended to Friday, September 18 by 3:30 pm. Turn your forms in to the office to Mrs. Zorea's mailbox or make sure the application is postmarked and sent to the school by September 18. The 98th annual Ithaca School Fair will be held on Saturday, October 3. There will be no change to the in-person livestock show and auction, however exhibitors will be asked to show their non-animal projects virtually. Through FairEntry.com, exhibitors will be able to enter and upload digital photos of their creations for a judge to review. Premiums will still be awarded to all entries. All classes except for the Ithaca School Fair Horse show must be entered into FairEntry.com by Wednesday, September 23 at 11:59 PM. The Ithaca Fair Horse Show will also be held in-person on Sunday, October 11 at 10:30 AM at the Anderson Family Quarter Horse farm near Sextonville. The annual Ithaca Foundation’s Big Block Challenge Race will also still be held but you can do the 1 mile fun walk, 5K run, or 10 mile biking option whenever and wherever you want. Cost is $15 per participant with a maximum of $45 per family. Check the Ithaca School website to pre-register by September 30. We are sorry to announce that the parade, children’s activities, and food stands have been cancelled this year. There is also no Saturday football game on October 3. All livestock show participants and spectators will be required to wear masks while on school grounds for the health and safety of our community. All Ithaca Fair information can be found on the school's website, facebook page and the Ithaca Fair facebook page. If you have any questions, contact Mr. Favreau at school. Link to Fair Entry: www.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/14844 Word of the Day: Fractious Fractious adj. (1) Easily irritated; bad-tempered: “they fight and squabble like fractious kids.” (2) (of an organization) Difficult to control; unruly. Birthdays Elementary—Saturday, Tanner Swenink H.S./M.S.—none STAFF—Mrs. Pope

Wanting to order school pictures? Want to review them before re-take day on October 16th from 8:00am until 1:00pm? Go to https://shop.jostenspix.com/login. Create an account or log in. Look for your child's pictures by searching "Find Your Student?" Type "Ithaca" in the school field and it should help you find our school. Enter the event code FE47920, then click "Search" or "Your Photos". Jostens did let us know there was a digital glitch on their end they hope to have resolved quickly. Check out the smiles!

The Ithaca School district is looking for bus drivers! We offer $32.86 per route and also an hourly rate for extra curricular activities. This position does offer some benefits as well. They include personal time off, long-term disability, retirement fund, school calendar holidays, and life insurance. Contact Brooke Hackl at 585-2512 and complete the employment application on our website to join the Ithaca team!

Some students may be filling out college applications and some may be in the exploration stage for life after high school. Wherever they are in this process, the Wisconsin Education Fair is a great experience and this year it is being presented in a virtual format. This is a chance to see 100+ colleges and other options. The virtual fairs will be offered on Wednesday, September 16th, Wednesday, October 7th, or Sunday, November 8th from 3:00p-6:00p. There is also a financial aid workshop included if you are interested. Once you have pre-registered, the recorded sessions and videos will be available for you to access at other times. The link to register is listed below. Ms. Bevan https://gotocollegefairs.swoogo.com/WEFS

Thurs. Sept. 17th, 2020 Today is a Day 2 Elementary is a Day 3 The schedule for Band and Choir today is: 6A - Band, 6B -Choir, 7A - Band, 7B - Choir. HS Band and Choir are on the Day 4 Schedule. Lunch for today: 1st choice, Ham and Cheese, Bun and 2nd choice, Grilled Chicken, Rice Vegetable Medley, Mandarin Oranges, Dinner Roll, Milk NOTICE TO THOSE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES LAST YEAR: You have through Thursday Oct. 1st to re-apply for the program. If you have not applied by Oct. 1st, it will be assumed you plan on paying the lunch fee starting Friday Oct. 2nd. If you were on reduced lunches last year, you may have the reduced price of $.40 per day or $2.00 per week and reapply, also. Picture retakes are on Friday October 16th from 8:00 - 1:00. Today student council representatives will be elected from 8 am to noon on your chromebooks. Go to Google classroom and join the classroom for your class. In that room you will find a Google form to vote. Voting closes at noon. The representatives will be announced at the end of 8th hour before ATTACK. All new representatives will meet in Ms. Sprecher room during ATTACK. FBLA will have their first meeting of the school year this Friday, Sept. 18 during Attack Time in the Commons. This will be a very important meeting with officer elections, discussing the Regional Leadership Conference that will be hosted this year by Ithaca and many other topics. Please attend if you have been in FBLA previously or if you want to learn more about it. We're excited to see you and hear fresh ideas from Ithaca's Future Business Leaders of America. Band students in Grades 5 - 12: Your fundraiser is due next Monday. Reminder to students invited to join NHS this past summer: The deadline for submitting your completed forms has been extended to Friday, September 18 by 3:30 pm. Turn your forms in to the office to Mrs. Zorea's mailbox or make sure the application is postmarked and sent to the school by September 18. The 98th annual Ithaca School Fair will be held on Saturday, October 3. There will be no change to the in-person livestock show and auction, however exhibitors will be asked to show their non-animal projects virtually. Through FairEntry.com, exhibitors will be able to enter and upload digital photos of their creations for a judge to review. Premiums will still be awarded to all entries. All classes except for the Ithaca School Fair Horse show must be entered into FairEntry.com by Wednesday, September 23 at 11:59 PM. The Ithaca Fair Horse Show will also be held in-person on Sunday, October 11 at 10:30 AM at the Anderson Family Quarter Horse farm near Sextonville. The annual Ithaca Foundation’s Big Block Challenge Race will also still be held but you can do the 1 mile fun walk, 5K run, or 10 mile biking option whenever and wherever you want. Cost is $15 per participant with a maximum of $45 per family. Check the Ithaca School website to pre-register by September 30. We are sorry to announce that the parade, children’s activities, and food stands have been cancelled this year. There is also no Saturday football game on October 3. All livestock show participants and spectators will be required to wear masks while on school grounds for the health and safety of our community. All Ithaca Fair information can be found on the school's website, facebook page and the Ithaca Fair facebook page. If you have any questions, contact Mr. Favreau at school. Link to Fair Entry: www.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/14844 Word of the Day: Abysmal Abysmal adj. Extremely bad; appalling. “The results were pretty abysmal;” “Abysmal failure.” Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.—none

Needed, part-time translator/paraprofessional at Ithaca Schools. The best candidate will assist students approximately 6 hours per day, four days per week dependent on student schedules and needs. Contact Brooke Hackl 608-585-2512, brooke.hackl@ithaca.k12.wi.us, complete the application online under "Explore", then "Employment", or view the posting and apply on wecan.education.wisc.edu.

Wed. Sept. 16th, 2020 Today is a Day 1 NOTICE TO THOSE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES LAST YEAR: You have through Thursday Oct. 1st to re-apply for the program. If you have not applied by Oct. 1st, it will be assumed you plan on paying the lunch fee starting Friday Oct. 2nd. If you were on reduced lunches last year, you may have the reduced price of $.40 per day or $2.00 per week and reapply, also. Band students in Grades 5 - 12: Your fundraiser is due next Monday. Reminder to students invited to join NHS this past summer: The deadline for submitting your completed forms has been extended to Friday, September 18 by 3:30 pm. Turn your forms in to the office to Mrs. Zorea's mailbox or make sure the application is postmarked and sent to the school by September 18. There will be a PTSO Zoom meeting tonight at 6 PM. We will be discussing the Rural Route 1 popcorn fundraiser, Trunk or Treat and other possible activities this year. Go to the PTSO Discussions page on Facebook or contact an officer for the Zoom link. The 98th annual Ithaca School Fair will be held on Saturday, October 3. There will be no change to the in-person livestock show and auction, however exhibitors will be asked to show their non-animal projects virtually. Through FairEntry.com, exhibitors will be able to enter and upload digital photos of their creations for a judge to review. Premiums will still be awarded to all entries. All classes except for the Ithaca School Fair Horse show must be entered into FairEntry.com by Wednesday, September 23 at 11:59 PM. The Ithaca Fair Horse Show will also be held in-person on Sunday, October 11 at 10:30 AM at the Anderson Family Quarter Horse farm near Sextonville. The annual Ithaca Foundation’s Big Block Challenge Race will also still be held but you can do the 1 mile fun walk, 5K run, or 10 mile biking option whenever and wherever you want. Cost is $15 per participant with a maximum of $45 per family. Check the Ithaca School website to pre-register by September 30. We are sorry to announce that the parade, children’s activities, and food stands have been cancelled this year. There is also no Saturday football game on October 3. All livestock show participants and spectators will be required to wear masks while on school grounds for the health and safety of our community. All Ithaca Fair information can be found on the school's website, facebook page and the Ithaca Fair facebook page. If you have any questions, contact Mr. Favreau at school. Link to Fair Entry: www.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/14844 Word of the Day: Atrocious Atrocious adj. Horrifyingly wicked: “Atrocious cruelties.” Of a very poor quality; extremely bad or unpleasant: “Atrocious weather. Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.—Keyara Perkins

Coming to you live and soon!! Watch Ithaca host Hillsboro in volleyball action! https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCWDwwmlFd2t1uT8hDct3jeA/featured?view_as=subscriber

This year will be unlike any sports year in Ithaca history. To try to help bring some sense of normalcy to the season Mrs. Summer Roh will be taking photographs at football and volleyball games. Remember, as of today fans are not allowed at athletic events. She does a fantastic job as many in the Ithaca community know. She'll also be capturing photos for the 2020-21 High School yearbook. If you would like to get in contact with her you can email her at rohsumm@ithaca.k12.wi.us. Doing so will help her to get you copies of the photos she takes. Thank You and Go Bulldogs! Mr. Zac Thome, Athletic Director

Tues. Sept. 15th, 2020 Today is a Day 2 Elementary is a Day 2 The schedule for Band and Choir today is: 6B has Band, 6A has Choir, 8B has Band, 8A has Choir. HS Band and Choir are on the Day 3 schedule. Lunch for today: 1st choice, Mac & Cheese and 2nd choice, Turkey Sub, Carrots, Nectarine, Dinner Roll, Milk NOTICE TO THOSE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES LAST YEAR: You have through Thursday Oct. 1st to re-apply for the program. If you have not applied by Oct. 1st, it will be assumed you plan on paying the lunch fee starting Friday Oct. 2nd. If you were on reduced lunches last year, you may have the reduced price of $.40 per day or $2.00 per week and reapply, also. Band students in Grades 5 - 12: Your fundraiser is due next Monday. High school students- Attack today is class meetings. Report to your Attack pack for attendance and then go to your class meeting. Freshman are on the hill east of the parking lot. Sophomores to the grass by the softball field. Juniors are outside by the band room. Seniors are in the commons. Sgt. Turk from the U.S. Army will be visiting during lunch today. He will be set up outside by the patio. Please stop by and see him if you have questions about opportunities in the Army. Today is the last day to turn in nomination papers for student council. Forms are on the bulletin board outside Ms. Sprecher room. Are you as excited as we are? Ithaca Volleyball is back and hosting the Hillsboro Tigers on Tuesday, September 15th. Though there are no spectators allowed at this time, we are live feed broadcasting through our school's YouTube channel. JV starts at 6:00pm and Varsity will begin no earlier than 7:15pm. WRCO 100.9FM is broadcasting Varsity live on the radio. If you can't catch the game on the radio, click the link below to be directed to our school's YouTube channel. Click the video that says "LIVE NOW". No need to subscribe to watch. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWDwwmlFd2t1uT8hDct3jeA/featured?view_as=subscriber Reminder to students invited to join NHS this past summer: The deadline for submitting your completed forms has been extended to Friday, September 18 by 3:30 pm. Turn your forms in to the office to Mrs. Zorea's mailbox or make sure the application is postmarked and sent to the school by September 18. There will be a PTSO Zoom meeting this Wednesday, September 16 at 6 PM. We will be discussing the Rural Route 1 popcorn fundraiser, Trunk or Treat and other possible activities this year. Go to the PTSO Discussions page on Facebook or contact an officer for the Zoom link. The 98th annual Ithaca School Fair will be held on Saturday, October 3. There will be no change to the in-person livestock show and auction, however exhibitors will be asked to show their non-animal projects virtually. Through FairEntry.com, exhibitors will be able to enter and upload digital photos of their creations for a judge to review. Premiums will still be awarded to all entries. All classes except for the Ithaca School Fair Horse show must be entered into FairEntry.com by Wednesday, September 23 at 11:59 PM. The Ithaca Fair Horse Show will also be held in-person on Sunday, October 11 at 10:30 AM at the Anderson Family Quarter Horse farm near Sextonville. The annual Ithaca Foundation’s Big Block Challenge Race will also still be held but you can do the 1 mile fun walk, 5K run, or 10 mile biking option whenever and wherever you want. Cost is $15 per participant with a maximum of $45 per family. Check the Ithaca School website to pre-register by September 30. We are sorry to announce that the parade, children’s activities, and food stands have been cancelled this year. There is also no Saturday football game on October 3. All livestock show participants and spectators will be required to wear masks while on school grounds for the health and safety of our community. All Ithaca Fair information can be found on the school's website, facebook page and the Ithaca Fair facebook page. If you have any questions, contact Mr. Favreau at school. Link to Fair Entry: www.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/14844 Word of the Day: Endemic Endemic adj. Native to a specific region or environment and not occurring naturally anywhere else. “Malaria is endemic in tropical climates.” (n.) An endemic plant or animal Birthdays Elementary—Kashtyn Alt and Jaxson Eng H.S./M.S.—none STAFF—Mrs. Steinmetz

The Ithaca School Fair Horse Show has announced its schedule! Check out the bill for the horse show. This event is open to all ages of students, Ithaca alumni, district resident or employee. Ribbons awarded for 1st through 4th for all events.

Mon. Sept. 14th, 2020 Today is a Day 1 Elementary is a Day 1 The schedule for Band and Choir today is: 6A has Band, 6B has Choir, 8A has Band, 8B has Choir. HS Band and Choir are on the Day 2 schedule. Lunch for today: 1st choice, Lunch Meat Sandwich and 2nd choice, Fish Sticks, Baked Beans, Pears, Dinner Roll, Milk NOTICE TO THOSE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES LAST YEAR: You have through Thursday Oct. 1st to re-apply for the program. If you have not applied by Oct. 1st, it will be assumed you plan on paying the lunch fee starting Friday Oct. 2nd. If you were on reduced lunches last year, you may have the reduced price of $.40 per day or $2.00 per week and reapply, also. Are you as excited as we are? Ithaca Volleyball is back and hosting the Hillsboro Tigers on Tuesday, September 15th. Though there are no spectators allowed at this time, we are live feed broadcasting through our school's YouTube channel, and WRCO 100.9FM is broadcasting Varsity live on the radio. If you can't catch the game on the radio, click the link below to be directed to our school's YouTube channel. Click the video that says "LIVE NOW". No need to subscribe to watch. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWDwwmlFd2t1uT8hDct3jeA/featured?view_as=subscriber Reminder to students invited to join NHS this past summer: The deadline for submitting your completed forms has been extended to Friday, September 18 by 3:30 pm. Turn your forms in to the office to Mrs. Zorea's mailbox or make sure the application is postmarked and sent to the school by September 18. There will be a PTSO Zoom meeting this Wednesday, September 16 at 6 PM. We will be discussing the Rural Route 1 popcorn fundraiser, Trunk or Treat and other possible activities this year. Go to the PTSO Discussions page on Facebook or contact an officer for the Zoom link. Any High school student interested in joining Student Council please pick up nomination papers from Ms. Sprecher on the bulletin board outside her room. The nomination papers will need to be returned by today. Elections will take place later this week. Word of the Day Paradox Paradox n. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth. An opinion or statement contrary to commonly accepted opinion, but may be factual. Birthdays Elementary—Aydan Phillips H.S./M.S.--None

Fri. Sept. 11th, 2020 Today is a Day 2 Elementary is a Day 6 Today's schedule for Band and Choir is 6th Grade - Day 2, 7 & 8th Grade - Day 2, High School - Day 1 Lunch for today: Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Fresh Vegetables, Orange, Milk The tragic events of September 11, 2001 changed the U.S., and the world, forever. For those who were old enough to watch those events unfold, that day and the aftermath of the attacks has left an indelible mark. For those too young to remember, the legacy of 9/11 shapes their lives as a central event in world history. Today, we remember all those who lost their lives in this tragedy. We also remember the brave Americans-police, military, firefighters, and citizens- who risked their lives to bring others to safety. NOTICE TO THOSE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES LAST YEAR: You have through Thursday Oct. 1st to re-apply for the program. If you have not applied by Oct. 1st, it will be assumed you plan on paying the lunch fee starting Friday Oct. 2nd. If you were on reduced lunches last year, you may have the reduced price of $.40 per day or $2.00 per week and reapply, also. Because of the actions of some students in regards to not following our outside lunch time rules, ALL outside lunch times will be cancelled until further notice. Please report to the gym or cafeteria during lunch. Please finalize any schedule changes for the semester with Ms. Bevan by the end of this week. Reminder to students invited to join NHS this past summer: The deadline for submitting your completed forms is today by 3:30 pm. Turn your forms in to the office or make sure the application is postmarked by September 11. Candidates will be notified of the results of the selection committee meeting no later than Friday, October 2 Any High school student interested in joining Student Council please pick up nomination papers from Ms. Sprecher on the bulletin board outside her room. The nomination papers will need to be returned by Monday, Sept. 14. Elections will take place later that week. Word of the Day: Masticate Masticate v. To chew (as in food). To reduce to pulp by crushing, grinding or kneading. “The patient was unwilling to masticate or swallow his food.” Birthdays: Elementary—None H.S./M.S.--None

The Bulldog Block Challenge is still on! the Ithaca Foundation will be hosting a 1 mile fun walk, 5k fun run, or 10 mile biking option, but not in the typical way. It’s not our first choice, but THE GOOD PART IS....You can do it whenever and wherever you would like. We will NOT have a race the morning of the Ithaca Fair, but we still want to safely encourage our community to get out there and be active as a family, all while supporting the Ithaca Foundation. Pre-Register by September 30th, 2020! Read the information and registration form attached.

Thurs, Sept. 10th, 2020 Today is a Day 1 Elementary is a Day 5 Today's schedule for Band and Choir is 6th Grade - Day 1, 7th and 8th Grade - Day 1, and High School - Day 5. Lunch for today: Turkey Wrap, Broccoli & Cauliflower, Pineapple, Milk NOTICE TO THOSE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES LAST YEAR: You have through Thursday Oct. 1st to re-apply for the program. If you have not applied by Oct. 1st, it will be assumed you plan on paying the lunch fee starting Friday Oct. 2nd. If you were on reduced lunches last year, you may have the reduced price of $.40 per day or $2.00 per week and reapply, also. Please finalize any schedule changes for the semester with Ms. Bevan by the end of this week. Reminder to students invited to join NHS this past summer: The deadline for submitting your completed forms is Friday, September 11 by 3:30 pm. Turn your forms in to the office or make sure the application is postmarked by September 11. Candidates will be notified of the results of the selection committee meeting no later than Friday, October 2. Any High school student interested in joining Student Council please pick up nomination papers from Ms. Sprecher on the bulletin board outside her room. The nomination papers will need to be returned by Monday, Sept. 14. Elections will take place later that week. The Ithaca Fair is still on! Check out the Ithaca Fair Facebook page for the Fair Entry Book. We are asking that DIORAMAS be entered in picture only to avoid excessive touching. You may take up to 10 photos of your diorama and display in a book or on a piece of tagboard for example. Also, if you plan on selling pigs in our auction, get your rope test results to Mr. Favreau ASAP. Any questions on the livestock show can be directed to Mr. Jim Favreau. Questions on FairEntry can be directed to Mrs. Jill Plonka. http://www.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/14844 Link to fairbook: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yHnoodIm2VYWW41VrN3MemA1XStylMtD/view?usp=sharing Word of the Day: Didactic Didactic adj. (1) Intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive. (2) In the manner of a teacher, particularly so as to treat someone in a patronizing way. “The didactic speech influenced the weaker members of the audience.” Birthdays Elementary—None H.S./M.S.--None Staff—Brooke Hackl

Wed, Sept. 9th, 2020 Today is a Day 2 Elementary is a Day Lunch for today: Chicken Salad Sub, Carrots, Mixed Fruit, Milk NOTICE TO THOSE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES LAST YEAR: You have through Thursday Oct. 1st to re-apply for the program. If you have not applied by Oct. 1st, it will be assumed you plan on paying the lunch fee starting Friday Oct. 2nd. If you were on reduced lunches last year, you may have the reduced price of $.40 per day or $2.00 per week and reapply, also. Please finalize any schedule changes for the semester with Ms. Bevan by the end of this week. The Ithaca Fair is still on! Check out the Ithaca Fair Facebook page for the Fair Entry Book. We are asking that DIORAMAS be entered in picture only to avoid excessive touching. You may take up to 10 photos of your diorama and display in a book or on a piece of tagboard for example. Also, if you plan on selling pigs in our auction, get your rope test results to Mr. Favreau ASAP. Any questions on the livestock show can be directed to Mr. Jim Favreau. Questions on FairEntry can be directed to Mrs. Jill Plonka. http://www.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/14844 Link to fairbook: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yHnoodIm2VYWW41VrN3MemA1XStylMtD/view?usp=sharing Word of the Day: Decadent Decadent n. A person who is luxuriously self-indulgent. (adj.) Characterized by or reflecting a state of decay or cultural decline, as in being self-indulgent or morally corrupt. Birthdays: Elementary—Emelia Dickey H.S./M.S.—Delaney Brown

Tuesday, Sept. 8th, 2020 Today is a Day 1 Elementary is a Day 4 Today's schedule for Band and Choir Students is: 6th Grade - Day 2, 7 and 8th Grade - Day 4, and High School - Day 4. Lunch for today: Ham Wrap, Pickles, String Cheese, Applesauce, Milk NOTICE TO THOSE ON FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES LAST YEAR: You have through Thursday Oct. 1st to re-apply for the program. If you have not applied by Oct. 1st, it will be assumed you plan on paying the lunch fee starting Friday Oct. 2nd. If you were on reduced lunches last year, you may have the reduced price of $.40 per day or $2.00 per week and reapply, also. Please finalize any schedule changes for the semester with Ms. Bevan by the end of this week. The Ithaca Fair is still on! Check out the Ithaca Fair Facebook page for the Fair Entry Book. We are asking that DIORAMAS be entered in picture only to avoid excessive touching. You may take up to 10 photos of your diorama and display in a book or on a piece of tagboard for example. Also, if you plan on selling pigs in our auction, get your rope test results to Mr. Favreau ASAP. Any questions on the livestock show can be directed to Mr. Jim Favreau. Questions on FairEntry can be directed to Mrs. Jill Plonka. http://www.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/14844 Link to fairbook: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yHnoodIm2VYWW41VrN3MemA1XStylMtD/view?usp=sharing Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.—Carson Welte