October 3, 2023
PANTHER PRIDE FOCAL POINT
Let’s take a minute to discuss the importance of Attendance! As we get further into the school year, and the weather gets a little colder, it stays dark a little longer, and it gets tougher to get ourselves up and moving in the mornings. However, Attendance is so critical to your success here at school and in life. If you aren’t “here” or “there”, whether it be in life or at school, you miss out on so many experiences that you cannot get back. In some situations you might be able to “make things up,” but you are still missing extremely important pieces of information and experiences that could serve you well down the road. Being present (meaning to be physically and mentally there) is a LIFE skill, not just a school skill. If you develop a pattern of not showing up for things now, it gets even harder down the road to change that behavior. So here’s your challenge; Be dedicated to showing up. Be dedicated to be present and involved, even on those dark, difficult, chilly mornings. Have a great week! Go PANTHERS!!
Quote of the Week
One life. Just one. Why aren’t we running - like we are on fire - towards our wildest dreams?
-Jim Kwik
SOPHOMORES: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 AT 9 AM IN THE KPAC
SENIORS: MANDATORY MEETING FRIDAY OCTOBER 6TH AT 9:30 IN THE KPAC
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:
- Picture day is Wednesday, October 4th.
DRIVERS ED:
Any student interested in signing up for fall drivers ed you can stop in the office and pick up a form. Classes start October 22nd.
SILVERCORD:
Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers to help out at the Knoxville Senior Center. If any student is interested please send an email your name and cell phone number to deanna.huyck@kcsd.k12.ia.us
Merry N County Christmas is looking for volunteers to helpSetting up displays & hanging Christmas lights at Marion County Park on Nov 4th and Nov 11th from 8 am to Noon each day. Help could be used on Nov 6th and Nov 10th, specific times will be determined at a later date. If you are interested please contact Vanessa Szlachetka via email at vanny_jo@yahoo.com
If you are not interested in setting up displays and lights, we will be seeking volunteer help during the event. This will entail greeting cars as they enter the park to hand out flyers, candy canes and collect donations. This will take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Nov 17 - Dec 24 from 5:30 - 8:00.
COLLEGE/RECRUITER VISITS:
Oct. 3rd: Marshalltown Community College will be here during all lunch. 11:15-1:15
ACTIVITIES:
Mon, Oct 2 HS CH - SCC Honor Choir @Knoxville (KPAC), 100 PM - Concert 700 PM
7 VB @Chariton (MS), 415 PM (Bus: 245 PM)
8 VB v. Chariton @Knoxville (MS), 430 PM
JV1 VB @Des Moines (North HS), 545 PM (Bus: 355 PM)
Tue, Oct. 3 MS/JV/V CC @Centerville (Honey Creek Resort), 430 PM (Bus + Sub: 200 PM)
7 FB @Monroe (PCM HS), 430 PM (Bus: 315 PM)
8 FB v. PCM @Knoxville (Ken Locke Stadium), 430 PM
JV2/JV1/V VB @Centerville (Lakeview Athletic Complex), 530 PM (Bus: 330 PM)
Thu, Oct. 5 JV/V G SW @Ankeny (DMACC Trail Point Aquatic Center), 530 PM (Car: 310 PM)
Fri, Oct. 6 9 FB v. Creston @Knoxville (Ken Locke Stadium), 445 PM
V FB v. Creston @Knoxville (Ken Locke Stadium), 730 PM
**Marching Band performance**
**Dance Team performance**
Sat, Oct. 7 HS M BD @West Des Moines (Valley Stadium), 815 AM (2 Buses: 600 AM)
V VB @Pella (HS), 930 AM (Bus: 800 AM)
LUNCH: Loaded Nachos Supreme, Meat, Cheese, Lettuce, Olives, Salsa, Sour Cream, Raspberry Filled Churros. 2nd Choice: Orange Chicken w/ Brown Rice.