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Get those parade entries in to Rob Richards by Wednesday, October 4! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WQ2M2QefNDuTR-QxrXupyHOzuuSEuj9q/view?usp=sharing Check out all the activities scheduled for our 101st Ithaca School Fair and 2023 Homecoming!

Change in menu for tomorrow. On Wednesday, September 27th the first choice is quesadilla, the second choice is BBQ on a sub bun. They will be served with mixed fruit, romaine salad, and milk.

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Mon, Sept 25, 2023 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today - First Choice: Teriyaki Chicken & Rice, Second Choice: Hot Dog, Green Beans, Pears, WG dinner roll From Ms. Schmitt: Do you like singing, dancing, or acting? Do you dream about being in the spotlight? Community Players is holding auditions for “Elf: The Musical” on September 27, 28, and 29. CP wants actors and actresses of all ages and abilities - you don’t even have to sing or dance! Auditions will be held at the UW-Richland Coppertop Theatre at 6:30 each night. For more information or an audition packet, contact Ms. Schmitt in room 205 or stop in at the Brewer Public Library! From Mrs. Kershner: Youth Apprenticeship Seniors…please check your school email and send me a clear picture of you ‘on the job’. These pictures are due to Mrs. Kershner by Friday, September 29. From Ms. Bevan: Juniors and Seniors: Just a friendly reminder that if you are interested in taking a college course in the Spring through the Early College Credit Program, Start College Now, or CollEDGE Up Program, applications are due to Ms. Bevan by Oct. 1st. If you have questions or need more information, please stop and see Ms. Bevan or Mrs. Kershner. From Ithaca Music Boosters: Families are asked to sign up for volunteering to set up/work the Homecoming meals and donate items to provide those meals. A SignUpGenius will be emailed to families and posted on the Ithaca Bands and Choir Facebook pages. Each family is encouraged to sign up for at least one shift of work. From Mrs. Zorea: Shop the Scholastic Book fair in the Library during the Ithaca School Fair on Saturday, October 7th! The book fair will be open during the school fair from 8:00am-10:00am, and again after the parade from 11:30am-1:30pm. You can also shop at the book fair in the library the next week, October 9-13th from 7:30am-3:30pm. We will have books for elementary, middle, and high school readers. From Mrs. Behrens: High School Students who dropped Band last year: Could you please check your homes for any school-owned instruments, music, flip folders, and lyres? We are missing many of these items. Please drop them off in the Band Room. Or, you could join band again and make use of them! Thanks for your help! From Ms. Sprecher: Concessions tomorrow night Tuesday, Sept 26th, is the Music Boosters. Fair Info: Are you wondering if you can exhibit at the Ithaca Fair? Odds are if you are hearing or reading these announcements you can! "Competition in school fair activities is open to residents and students of the Ithaca School District, Ithaca School Alumni, parents/guardians and siblings of students attending the Ithaca School District, and employees of the Ithaca School District." The Ithaca Fair will be held Sat, Oct 7 on the school grounds. If you would like to enter in the fair, the fairbook can be found here: Ithaca Fair Premium Book. Enter online for the Ithaca Fair using FairEntry.com: http://2023IthacaFair.fairentry.com by Fri, Sep 29! If you have any questions about the fair, please contact Ms. Sprecher or Mrs. Deitelhoff or Annette Louis. The Ithaca Fair Parade will be held on Sat, Oct 7 starting at 10:30 with line up at 10:00. To enter in the parade, please fill out the Parade Registration form found here: Parade Form The Ithaca School Fair Horse show will be held Sun, Oct 15 starting at 10:30 AM at the Anderson Family Quarter Horse Farm at 27727 County Road BA towards Sextonville. You do not have to enter on FairEntry to participate in the Horse Show, just show up that morning. The show bill can be found here: Horse Show. The deadline has passed to guarantee a shirt for the Ithaca Foundation's Bulldog Block Challenge but you can still sign up for the race and get a cool swag bag of goodies and be entered for raffle prizes. Download the Bulldog Block Challenge form HERE. The race starts at 7 AM on Saturday, October 7 or you can do the virtual race option on your own this year again. The Ithaca Volleyball Boosters are again sponsoring the 2nd Annual Alumni Volleyball tournament to be played on Friday, October 6 starting at 5 PM in the Community Gym. Organize your team and download the Alumni Volleyball Entry Form here. Mascot Races will be back at the 101st Ithaca School Fair! Does your school, team, or business have a mascot costume and a fast runner to wear it? Sign up for the Mascot Race which will be held at 1 PM on the Football Field before the Homecoming Game. Contact Rob Richards at 608-585-2137 or at rob@richardsinsure.com to reserve your place in the race. Come support your favorite young showperson at the Little Britches show at the Ithaca Fair. The show will begin at 9:30 AM on Saturday, Oct. 7. For those that wish to participate, be sure to sign up on http://2023IthacaFair.fairentry.com under Little Britches. Word of the Day: Churlish, adjective, is a formal word that means “irritable and rude.” Birthdays: none

Are you wondering if you can exhibit at the Ithaca Fair? Odds are if you are reading this you can! "Competition in school fair activities is open to residents and students of the Ithaca School District, Ithaca School Alumni, parents/guardians and siblings of students attending the Ithaca School District, and employees of the Ithaca School District."

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Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Fri, Sept 22, 2023 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today - First Choice: Ham & Turkey sub/WG Roll, Second Choice: Pizza, Peas, Peaches, WG dinner roll From Mrs. Larsen: ELA students should bring their chromebooks to class TODAY From Ms. Bevan: Juniors: If you are planning to take the PSAT, your registration slip and money are due to Ms. Bevan by TODAY. From Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Burnley: There will be a Freshman Class meeting TODAY during ATTACK in Mrs. Burnley’s room. From Mr.Klang: There will be a Junior Class meeting TODAY during ATTACK in Mr. Klang’s room. From Ms. Schmitt: Do you like singing, dancing, or acting? Do you dream about being in the spotlight? Community Players is holding auditions for “Elf: The Musical” on September 27, 28, and 29. CP wants actors and actresses of all ages and abilities - you don’t even have to sing or dance! Auditions will be held at the UW-Richland Coppertop Theatre at 6:30 each night. For more information or an audition packet, contact Ms. Schmitt in room 205 or stop in at the Brewer Public Library! From Mrs. Kershner: Youth Apprenticeship Seniors…please check your school email and send me a clear picture of you ‘on the job’. These pictures are due to Mrs. Kershner by Friday, September 29. From Ms. Bevan: Juniors and Seniors: Just a friendly reminder that if you are interested in taking a college course in the Spring through the Early College Credit Program, Start College Now, or CollEDGE Up Program, applications are due to Ms. Bevan by Oct. 1st. If you have questions or need more information, please stop and see Ms. Bevan or Mrs. Kershner. From Mrs. Behrens: High School Students who dropped Band last year: Could you please check your homes for any school-owned instruments, music, flip folders, and lyres? We are missing many of these items. Please drop them off in the Band Room. Or, you could join band again and make use of them! Thanks for your help! Are you wondering if you can exhibit at the Ithaca Fair? Odds are if you are hearing or reading these announcements you can! "Competition in school fair activities is open to residents and students of the Ithaca School District, Ithaca School Alumni, parents/guardians and siblings of students attending the Ithaca School District, and employees of the Ithaca School District." The Ithaca Fair will be held Sat, Oct 7 on the school grounds. If you would like to enter in the fair, the fairbook can be found here: Ithaca Fair Premium Book. Enter online for the Ithaca Fair using FairEntry.com: http://2023IthacaFair.fairentry.com by Fri, Sep 29! If you have any questions about the fair, please contact Ms. Sprecher or Mrs. Deitelhoff or Annette Louis. The Ithaca Fair Parade will be held on Sat, Oct 7 starting at 10:30 with line up at 10:00. To enter in the parade, please fill out the Parade Registration form found here: Parade Form The Ithaca School Fair Horse show will be held Sun, Oct 15 starting at 10:30 AM at the Anderson Family Quarter Horse Farm at 27727 County Road BA towards Sextonville. You do not have to enter on FairEntry to participate in the Horse Show, just show up that morning. The show bill can be found here: Horse Show. The deadline has passed to guarantee a shirt for the Ithaca Foundation's Bulldog Block Challenge but you can still sign up for the race and get a cool swag bag of goodies and be entered for raffle prizes. Download the Bulldog Block Challenge form HERE. The race starts at 7 AM on Saturday, October 7 or you can do the virtual race option on your own this year again. The Ithaca Volleyball Boosters are again sponsoring the 2nd Annual Alumni Volleyball tournament to be played on Friday, October 6 starting at 5 PM in the Community Gym. Organize your team and download the Alumni Volleyball Entry Form here. Mascot Races will be back at the 101st Ithaca School Fair! Does your school, team, or business have a mascot costume and a fast runner to wear it? Sign up for the Mascot Race which will be held at 1 PM on the Football Field before the Homecoming Game. Contact Rob Richards at 608-585-2137 or at rob@richardsinsure.com to reserve your place in the race. Come support your favorite young showperson at the Little Britches show at the Ithaca Fair. The show will begin at 9:30 AM on Saturday, Oct. 7. For those that wish to participate, be sure to sign up on http://2023IthacaFair.fairentry.com under Little Britches. 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. Birthdays: Elementary: Sat, Sept 23-Gydeon Wiedenfeld MS/HS: Adam Clancy, Kayden Coleman; Sat, Sept 23-Isaac Faber; Sat, Sept 23-Holly King; Sun, Sept 24-Oliver Ringelstetter Staff: none

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Thurs, Sept 21, 2023 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today - First Choice: Ham and Cheese Wrap, Second Choice: Baked Fish, Broccoli, Fresh fruit, WG dinner roll, Dessert Reminder that picture day is today, Thursday, Sept. 21. Beginning with 4K-5 grades, classes will be called to come to the main gym. Teachers are to accompany all students. From Ms. Sprecher: No group signed up for concessions for tonight’s volleyball game. If a group does not let me know by 7th hour that they want to do concessions, there will not be any concessions at the game tonight. From the Ithaca Basketball Team: Thank you to everyone that came out and supported our Culver's Share Night last night! From Ms. Durkin: There will be a student council meeting today in the art room during ATTACK. From Mrs. Pluemer and Mrs. Stellner: Sources of Strength will be meeting today during ATTACK. Peer Leaders who are not in Student Council, please meet in the LMC. From Ms. Bevan: Juniors: If you are planning to take the PSAT, your registration slip and money are due to Ms. Bevan by tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 22nd. From Mrs. Kershner: Youth Apprenticeship Seniors…please check your school email and send me a clear picture of you ‘on the job’. These pictures are due to Mrs. Kershner by Friday, September 29. From Ms. Bevan: Juniors and Seniors: Just a friendly reminder that if you are interested in taking a college course in the Spring through the Early College Credit Program, Start College Now, or CollEDGE Up Program, applications are due to Ms. Bevan by Oct. 1st. If you have questions or need more information, please stop and see Ms. Bevan or Mrs. Kershner. From Mrs. Behrens: High School Students who dropped Band last year: Could you please check your homes for any school-owned instruments, music, flip folders, and lyres? We are missing many of these items. Please drop them off in the Band Room. Or, you could join band again and make use of them! Thanks for your help! The Ithaca Fair will be held Sat, Oct 7 on the school grounds. If you would like to enter in the fair, the fairbook can be found here: Ithaca Fair Premium Book. Enter online for the Ithaca Fair using FairEntry.com: http://2023IthacaFair.fairentry.com by Fri, Sep 29! If you have any questions about the fair, please contact Ms. Sprecher or Mrs. Deitelhoff or Annette Louis. The Ithaca Fair Parade will be held on Sat, Oct 7 starting at 10:30 with line up at 10:00. To enter in the parade, please fill out the Parade Registration form found here: Parade Form The Ithaca School Fair Horse show will be held Sun, Oct 15 starting at 10:30 AM at the Anderson Family Quarter Horse Farm at 27727 County Road BA towards Sextonville. You do not have to enter on FairEntry to participate in the Horse Show, just show up that morning. The show bill can be found here: Horse Show. The deadline has passed to guarantee a shirt for the Ithaca Foundation's Bulldog Block Challenge but you can still sign up for the race and get a cool swag bag of goodies and be entered for raffle prizes. Download the Bulldog Block Challenge form HERE. The race starts at 7 AM on Saturday, October 7 or you can do the virtual race option on your own this year again. The Ithaca Volleyball Boosters are again sponsoring the 2nd Annual Alumni Volleyball tournament to be played on Friday, October 6 starting at 5 PM in the Community Gym. Organize your team and download the Alumni Volleyball Entry Form here. Mascot Races will be back at the 101st Ithaca School Fair! Does your school, team, or business have a mascot costume and a fast runner to wear it? Sign up for the Mascot Race which will be held at 1 PM on the Football Field before the Homecoming Game. Contact Rob Richards at 608-585-2137 or at rob@richardsinsure.com to reserve your place in the race. Come support your favorite young showperson at the Little Britches show at the Ithaca Fair. The show will begin at 9:30 AM on Saturday, Oct. 7. For those that wish to participate, be sure to sign up on http://2023IthacaFair.fairentry.com under Little Britches. Word of the Day: shofar, noun, is the horn of an animal blown as a trumpet by the ancient Hebrews in battle and during religious observances. As a child, Eli's favorite part of the High Holidays was the sounding of the shofar. 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.” Birthdays: Elementary: Trinity Fruit MS/HS: none Staff: Mr Clary

Ithaca families, don't forget that Monday, September 25th is a scheduled Early Release. Elementary Students will begin releasing at 12:15pm, and the MS/HS dismissal bell is at 12:34pm.

Mascot Races will be back at the 101st Ithaca School Fair! Does your school, team, or business have a mascot costume and a fast runner to wear it? Sign up for the Mascot Race which will be held at 1 PM on the Football Field before the Homecoming Game. Contact Rob Richards at 608-585-2137 or at rob@richardsinsure.com to reserve your place in the race.

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Come support your favorite young showperson at the Little Britches show at the Ithaca Fair. The show will begin at 9:30 AM on Saturday, Oct. 7. For those that wish to participate, be sure to sign up on http://2023IthacaFair.fairentry.com under Little Britches.

Do you like singing, dancing, or acting? Do you dream about being in the spotlight? Community Players is holding auditions for “Elf: The Musical” on September 27, 28, and 29. CP wants actors and actresses of all ages and abilities - you don’t even have to sing or dance! Auditions will be held at the UW-Richland Coppertop Theatre at 6:30 each night. For more information or an audition packet, contact Ms. Schmitt in room 205 or stop in at the Brewer Public Library!

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Wed, Sept 20, 2023 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today - First Choice: BBQ Chicken Sandwich, Second Choice: Hamburger, Baby carrots, apples slices, WG Hamburger buns Reminder that picture day is tomorrow Thursday Sept. 21. From Ms Schoen: (Elem) A reminder to elementary teachers to put all student notes out by 8:30. From Mr Nee and Ms. Sprecher: The sophomore class will meet Wednesday during ATTACK. If you are in FCCLA, you should attend that meeting first. From Mr. Klang: Please come out to support the High School Girls and Boys Basketball Teams when they host a Culvers Share Night on Wed, Sep 20 from 4-8 PM at the Richland Center Culvers. From Ms. Durkin: There will be a student council meeting this Thursday, Sept 21 in the art room during ATTACK. From Mrs. Kershner: FCA (Fellowship Of Christian Athletes) will Kick off the year and gather for Huddle group on Thursday, Sep 21 at 7am in the Foods room. Join us for an encouraging devotion, breakfast and inspiring message! All are welcome to gather. Hope you’ll join us Thursday morning! From Mrs. Pluemer and Mrs. Stellner: Sources of Strength will be meeting Thursday, Sept 21st, during ATTACK. Peer Leaders who are not in Student Council, please meet in the LMC. From Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Burnley: There will be a Freshman Class meeting this Friday, Sept. 22 during ATTACK in Mrs. Burnley’s room. From Mrs. Boland: Anyone playing softball, come see Mrs. Boland to try on uniforms for this season. From Ms. Schmitt: Do you like singing, dancing, or acting? Do you dream about being in the spotlight? Community Players is holding auditions for “Elf: The Musical” on September 27, 28, and 29. CP wants actors and actresses of all ages and abilities - you don’t even have to sing or dance! Auditions will be held at the UW-Richland Coppertop Theatre at 6:30 each night. For more information or an audition packet, contact Ms. Schmitt in room 205 or stop in at the Brewer Public Library! From Mrs. Kershner: Youth Apprenticeship Seniors, please check your school email and send me a clear picture of you ‘on the job’. These pictures are due to Mrs. Kershner by Friday, September 29. From the Office: Any student who did not receive a picture packet, please stop in the office to pick one up. Pictures will be taken on Thursday. The Ithaca Fair will be held Sat, Oct 7 on the school grounds. If you would like to enter in the fair, the fairbook can be found here: Ithaca Fair Premium Book. Enter online for the Ithaca Fair using FairEntry.com: http://2023IthacaFair.fairentry.com by Fri, Sep 29! If you have any questions about the fair, please contact Ms. Sprecher or Mrs. Deitelhoff or Annette Louis. The Ithaca Fair Parade will be held on Sat, Oct 7 starting at 10:30 with line up at 10:00. To enter in the parade, please fill out the Parade Registration form found here: Parade Form The Ithaca School Fair Horse show will be held Sun, Oct 15 starting at 10:30 AM at the Anderson Family Quarter Horse Farm at 27727 County Road BA towards Sextonville. You do not have to enter on FairEntry to participate in the Horse Show, just show up that morning. The show bill can be found here: Horse Show. The deadline has passed to guarantee a shirt for the Ithaca Foundation's Bulldog Block Challenge but you can still sign up for the race and get a cool swag bag of goodies and be entered for raffle prizes. Download the Bulldog Block Challenge form HERE. The race starts at 7 AM on Saturday, October 7 or you can do the virtual race option on your own this year again. The Ithaca Volleyball Boosters are again sponsoring the 2nd Annual Alumni Volleyball tournament to be played on Friday, October 6 starting at 5 PM in the Community Gym. Organize your team and download the Alumni Volleyball Entry Form here.

Some of the digital resources available from / at Ithaca. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r04jAJG3ocA

You can find many wonderful resources located on our school website ( www.Ithaca.k12.wi.us ) including the Ithaca Library Resource Center. - https://sites.google.com/ithaca.k12.wi.us/librarymediacenter

A change in the lunch menu for tomorrow! Choice #1 is Barbeque Chicken Sandwich or Choice #2 Hamburger on WG Bun, Baked Beans, and Apple Slices.

The deadline has passed to guarantee a shirt for the Ithaca Foundation's Bulldog Block Challenge but you can still sign up for the race and get a cool swag bag of goodies and be entered for raffle prizes. Download the Bulldog Block Challenge form and submit to the district office, Richards Insurance, or Kourtni Urban. The race starts at 7 AM on Saturday, October 7 or you can do the virtual race option on your own this year again. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jYfuT2ztJd5Gb805EuHnWMk9ZcuY3qGy/view?usp=sharing

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Tue, Sept 19, 2023 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today - First Choice: Cheddarwurst/WG Bun, Second Choice: Mexican Pasta/Breadstick, Hash Brown, Pineapple, Dessert Reminder that picture day is Thursday Sept. 21. From Ms Schoen: A reminder to elementary teachers to put all student notes out by 8:30. From Ms. Sprecher: There will be an FFA meeting today, Tuesday, Sept. 19 during ATTACK. Officers will meet during lunch on Tuesday. From Mr Nee and Ms. Sprecher: The sophomore class will meet Wednesday during ATTACK. If you are in FCCLA, you should attend that meeting first. From Mr. Klang: Please come out to support the High School Girls and Boys Basketball Teams when they host a Culvers Share Night on Wed, Sep 20 from 4-8 PM at the Richland Center Culvers. From Ms. Durkin: There will be a student council meeting this Thursday, Sept 21 in the art room during ATTACK. From Mrs. Kershner: FCA (Fellowship Of Christian Athletes) will Kick off the year and gather for Huddle group on Thursday, Sep 21 at 7am in the Foods room. Join us for an encouraging devotion, breakfast and inspiring message! All are welcome to gather. Hope you’ll join us Thursday morning! From Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Burnley: There will be a Freshman Class meeting this Friday, Sept. 22 during ATTACK in Mrs. Burnley’s room. From Mrs. Boland: Anyone playing softball, come see Mrs. Boland to try on uniforms for this season. From Ms. Schmitt: Do you like singing, dancing, or acting? Do you dream about being in the spotlight? Community Players is holding auditions for “Elf: The Musical” on September 27, 28, and 29. CP wants actors and actresses of all ages and abilities - you don’t even have to sing or dance! Auditions will be held at the UW-Richland Coppertop Theatre at 6:30 each night. For more information or an audition packet, contact Ms. Schmitt in room 205 or stop in at the Brewer Public Library! From the Office: Any student who did not receive a picture packet, please stop in the office to pick one up. Pictures will be taken on Thursday. The Ithaca Fair will be held Sat, Oct 7 on the school grounds. If you would like to enter in the fair, the fairbook can be found here: Ithaca Fair Premium Book. Enter online for the Ithaca Fair using FairEntry.com: http://2023IthacaFair.fairentry.com by Fri, Sep 29! If you have any questions about the fair, please contact Ms. Sprecher or Mrs. Deitelhoff or Annette Louis. The Ithaca Fair Parade will be held on Sat, Oct 7 starting at 10:30 with line up at 10:00. To enter in the parade, please fill out the Parade Registration form found here: Parade Form The Ithaca School Fair Horse show will be held Sun, Oct 15 starting at 10:30 AM at the Anderson Family Quarter Horse Farm at 27727 County Road BA towards Sextonville. You do not have to enter on FairEntry to participate in the Horse Show, just show up that morning. The show bill can be found here: Horse Show. The deadline has passed to guarantee a shirt for the Ithaca Foundation's Bulldog Block Challenge but you can still sign up for the race and get a cool swag bag of goodies and be entered for raffle prizes. Download the Bulldog Block Challenge form HERE. The race starts at 7 AM on Saturday, October 7 or you can do the virtual race option on your own this year again. The Ithaca Volleyball Boosters are again sponsoring the 2nd Annual Alumni Volleyball tournament to be played on Friday, October 6 starting at 5 PM in the Community Gym. Organize your team and download the Alumni Volleyball Entry Form here. Word of the Day: Abstain: verb, to choose to not do or have that thing. Abstain can also mean specifically "to choose not to vote." The doctor insisted that Drew abstain from eating for at least 12 hours before his blood test. Birthdays: Elementary: Tanner Swenink MS/HS: none Staff: none

Picture day is coming!

Lunch for today First Choice: Fish Sticks Second Choice: BBQ/WG Bun Baked Beans, Mandarin Oranges, WG Dinner Roll Reminder that picture day is Thursday Sept. 21. From Mr. Herbst: Congratulations to the girls’ volleyball team on their victory last night, and a resounding shout-out to the student body for representing Ithaca in a manner for which to be proud. From Ms Schoen: (Elem) A reminder to elementary teachers to put all student notes out by 8:30. From Ms. Sprecher Concessions tonight is FFA National convention group. There will be an FFA meeting on Tuesday during ATTACK. Officers will meet during lunch on Tuesday. From Mr Nee and Ms. Sprecher. The sophomore class will meet Wednesday during ATTACK. If you are in FCCLA, you should attend that meeting first. From Richland Center/Ithaca Cross Country: Join the Richland Center/Ithaca Cross Country team for a fun run on Sep 18! The race is free, with free-will donations being welcome. All funds go directly to the RC/I CC team. Celebrate our seniors and meet the team. They will be running in the fun run, but not to win, so you have a chance! Top three finishers in each age category will win an award. Register at 1996 Hwy 14, Richland Center (RCHS), from 3:45 until 4:45, and the first run will begin at 5:00pm. Awards and senior recognition will begin at 6:30 pm. From Mr. Klang: Please come out to support the High School Girls and Boys Basketball Teams when they host a Culvers Share Night on Wed, Sep 20 from 4-8 PM at the Richland Center Culvers. From Ms. Durkin: There will be a student council meeting this Thursday, Sept 21 in the art room during ATTACK. From Mrs. Boland (Remove Sept. 21) Anyone playing softball, come see Mrs. Boland to try on uniforms for this season. The Ithaca Fair will be held Sat, Oct 7 on the school grounds. If you would like to enter in the fair, the fairbook can be found here: Ithaca Fair Premium Book. Enter online for the Ithaca Fair using FairEntry.com: http://2023IthacaFair.fairentry.com by Fri, Sep 29! If you have any questions about the fair, please contact Ms. Sprecher or Mrs. Deitelhoff or Annette Louis. The Ithaca Fair Parade will be held on Sat, Oct 7 starting at 10:30 with line up at 10:00. To enter in the parade, please fill out the Parade Registration form found here: Parade Form The Ithaca School Fair Horse show will be held Sun, Oct 15 starting at 10:30 AM at the Anderson Family Quarter Horse Farm at 27727 County Road BA towards Sextonville. You do not have to enter on FairEntry to participate in the Horse Show, just show up that morning. The show bill can be found here: Horse Show. Word of the Day: Fallible, adjective, means “capable of making mistakes or being wrong.” // We can be too hard on ourselves at times and often need gentle reminders that everyone is fallible. This Day in History: On September 18, 1793, George Washington lays the cornerstone to the United States Capitol building, the home of the legislative branch of American government. The building would take nearly a century to complete.