April 24, 2023 A-DAY
PANTHER PRIDE FOCAL POINT
Ever notice how if you focus on something it tends to happen? Don’t believe me, try this the next time you are driving down the road. Think only about a certain color of car and see what happens. If you think; “There sure are a lot of red cars” your mind will begin to confirm that belief and see every red car on the road. This is actually a real thing known as the “Baader–Meinhof phenomenon”, otherwise known as a Frequency Bias/Illusion. This is a phenomenon where we have a tendency to notice something more often after noticing it for the first time, leading to the belief that it has an increased frequency of occurrence.
The great thing is, we can use this for our benefit! All we need to do is be on the lookout for positive things. Once you start to see them, then *poof* you let the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon take over and watch the good times roll! You really do have some control in your everyday life, all you really have to do is stop searching for the negative and open your eyes and see all the positives. Have a great and Positive week! GO PANTHERS!
ATTENTION ALL SENIORS:
Mandatory meeting Friday, April 28th 9:30 AM in KPAC
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:
9TH-11TH GRADE STUDENTS: Please make sure to charge your IPADS at home and that they are charged 100% for ISASP testing.
- Softball Parent meeting for 8th-12th Graders will be held on Wednesday, April 26th at 6:00 in the High School commons. We will go over information for the season. All parents and players are encouraged to be there. If you have a conflict see coach Smith.
- Knoxville FFA will be hosting the spring blood drive on Wednesday, April 26th. If you would like to sign-up to donate, please go to the following link. https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/110051 You must be 16 to donate. If you are 16, you will need a parent signature form; therefore, please stop by Ms. Johnston's room to pick one up. 17 and 18 year olds do not need signature forms.
Schedule for ISASP Test (April 25th)
Seniors don't have to arrive until 9:55
ISASP Testing | 7:55-9:45 | ||
Block 1 | 9:55-10:55 | ||
Block 3 | 10:55-12:55 | ||
Lunch/ 3rd Block Class | |||
First Shift
Lunch 10:55-11:20 class 11:25-12:50 | Second Shift
class 10:55-11:25 Lunch 11:25-11:50 class 11:55-12:50 | Third Shift
class 10:55-11:55 Lunch 11:55-12:20 class 12:25-12:50 | 4th Shift
class 10:55-12:25 Lunch 12:25-12:50 |
Advisory | 12:55-1:15 | ||
2nd Block 4th Block | 1:20-2:20 2:25-3:25 | ||
SENIORS/PARENTS:
If you would like to place a senior recognition ad or baby ad in the yearbook, please use this link to purchase- one: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/ybAdDesigner/1071645/-/2022080616161505084/CATALOG_SHOP/
If you have already sent Mrs. Fleming a baby photo, she has forwarded them on to the person doing senior salutes, but otherwise you need to purchase an ad if you want it in the yearbook.
Graduation Speaker Tryouts
Any senior who is interested in trying out to be a graduation speaker needs to email Ms. Douglas and Mrs. Keefer by Monday, April 24. Tryouts will be Friday, April 28 during Panther Time.
Senior Video Pictures
Pictures for the senior graduation video are due to Ms. Douglas or Mrs. Keefer by Friday, April 21. Pictures should be of groups of students and should be submitted electronically.
Seniors: Reminder to complete your Senior Salute google form that was emailed to you .
Please make sure to check your emails regularly for graduation emails.
Make sure all fees/fines are paid before you graduate. You can see them on Infinite Campus or contact Natasha in the office.
DRIVER'S ED:
Any student interested in signing up for summer driver's ed forms are available in the front office. There will be 2 sessions to choose from. First session will begin June 4th and second session will begin July 30th.
COLLEGE LUNCH VISITS:
May 3rd: Air Force
ACTIVITIES:
Mon, Apr. 24 V G GF @Chariton (Lake View Golf & Country Club), 100 PM (Sub: 1125 AM)
JV B GF @Oskaloosa (Harvest Point Golf Course), 400 PM (Sub: 230 PM)
JV/V G TN @Pleasant Hill (Southeast Polk HS), 400 PM (2 Subs: 245 PM)
JV/V B TN v. Grinnell @Knoxville (Joel Tonda Tennis Complex), 415 PM
MS G TR @Eddyville (E-B-F HS), 430 PM (Bus: 240 PM)
MS B TR @Oskaloosa (Lacey Athletic Complex), 430 PM (Bus: 305 PM)
V G SC @Chariton (Northwest Park), 530 PM (Bus: 400 PM)
JV/V B SC v. Newton @Knoxville (Randy Wilson Track), 530 PM
Tue, Apr. 25 SP OL - Swimming @Waukee (Family YMCA), 1015 AM (Car: 900 AM)
V G TR @Corydon (George Sailing Athletic Complex), 430 PM (Bus: 220 PM)
V B TR @Eddyville (E-B-F HS), 430 PM (Bus: 300 PM)
V G SC v. Centerville @Knoxville (Randy Wilson Track), 530 PM
JV/V B SC @Albia (HS), 530 PM (Bus: 400 PM)
Wed, Apr. 26 MS CH - SCC Honor Choir @Knoxville (KPAC), 900 AM
FFA Blood Drive, 900 AM
Thu, Apr. 27 V B GF @Moravia (Honey Creek Resort), 1000 AM (Sub: 730 AM)
V G TR - Drake Relays @Des Moines (Drake Stadium), 230 PM (Sub: 1200 PM)
JV/V B TN v. Albia @Knoxville (Joel Tonda Tennis Complex), 415 PM
JV/V G TN @Albia (City Park), 415 PM (2 Subs: 250 PM)
MS B TR @Eddyville (E-B-F HS), 430 PM (Bus: 245 PM)
V B TR @Monroe (PCM HS), 430 PM (Bus: 315 PM)
MS G TR - Panther Relays @Knoxville (Randy Wilson Track), 430 PM
**Participating Schools: Knoxville, Albia, Centerville, Chariton, Indianola, Oskaloosa, Pella
Fri, Apr. 28 V G TR - Drake Relays @Des Moines (Drake Stadium), 900 AM (Sub: 700 AM)
6th Grade Fun Night, 330 PM
JV/V B GF v. Chariton & PCM @Knoxville (Pine Knolls Golf Club), 400 PM
7th/8th Grade Fun Night, 530 PM
JV/V B SC @Grinnell (HS), 530 PM (Bus: 330 PM)
MS G TR - Drake Relays @Des Moines (Drake Stadium), 552 PM (Bus: 1230 PM)
MS B TR - Drake Relays @Des Moines (Drake Stadium), 605 PM (Bus: 1230 PM)
Sat, Apr. 29 MS/HS SC @Knoxville (Marion County Sportsman's Club), 730 AM
V B GF - Knoxville Invitational @Knoxville (Pine Knolls Golf Club), 900 AM
**Participating Schools: Knoxville, Albia, Grinnell, Newton, PCM, Pella Christian, Pella, Knoxville JV
LUNCH: Popcorn Chicken, Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy, Corn, HOt Roll w/ Butter. 2nd Choice: Crust Pepperoni Pizza.