November 10, 2023
PANTHER PRIDE FOCAL POINT
Here’s a little food for thought for this week’s Panther Pride Focus. Popcorn is prepared in the same pot, in the same heat, in the same oil, and YET, the kernels do not all pop at the same time. Interesting right? So what’s the point you may ask? The point is, don’t compare yourself to other people just because they have “popped” and you have not. Your time to pop is coming! Have a great week. Go Panthers!
Quote of the Week
“Time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.”
– Steve Jobs
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:
- Boys Basketball: Boys basketball practice starts Monday, Nov. 13th after school. If you have not contacted Coach Pearson, please do so as soon as possible.
- HS Mock Trial Team: There will be an information meeting in Mrs. Hermsen's room in the middle school (room 818) on Thursday, Nov. 16th during Panther Time. Please make sure to schedule yourself to Mrs. Hermsen's panther time. The case materials will be released before Christmas. The team practices a couple times per week up to competition, which is in mid March. If you are not able to attend, but are interested, let her know by email.
- Girls Swim Team: On Saturday the IHS girls Swim team finished 6th at the Johnston Regional meet. Olivia Bacon broke her own school record in the 50 freestyle finishing 3rd and the 400 freestyle team of Olivia Bacon, Gwennie McCusker, Chloey Hart and Olivia Costigan qualified for the State meet this Friday and Saturday in Marshalltown. Congratulations to all of the girls who competed!
- KHS Book Club: will be going to Knoxville Public Library on Friday during 4th lunch and Panther Time! Please let Mrs. McBride or Mrs. Carlson know if you are attending. Mrs McBride and Mrs. Carlson’s 3rd block students will eat 4th lunch on Friday.
- If you're a junior or senior interested in helping new students at KHS, please stop by the counseling office or email Ms. Lee at traci.lee@kcsd.k12.ia.us. You must be in good standing.
- KNOXVILLE REC SWIM: Any student interested in joining the Knoxville Rec Center Winter Swim Season Registration is OPEN from now, until Friday, Nov. 10th for ages 6-18.
SILVERCORD:
Daughters of the American Revolution: is in need of tea servers for our Boston Tea party on Saturday, Dec. 16th from 2:30-5:30. Students would be there to help set up and tear down. Students would also assist by pouring hot water for our guests. If you are interested in signing up please contact Anna Humeston via email at ahumestonevents@gmail.com
Breakfast w/ Santa: Stepping Stones Early Learning Center is looking for help with games on Dec. 9th from 8 am-11 am. If any student is interested please contact Erika Pleggenkuhle by email. erikapleggenkuhle@gmail.com
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.
ACTIVITIES:
Mon, Nov. 6 MS WR @Eldon (Cardinal HS), 430 PM (Bus: 230 PM)
Tue, Nov. 7 MS BD - SCIBA Honor Band @Ankeny (Centennial HS), 1215 PM (Suburban: 1030 AM)
Musical Auditions, 330 PM
7 GBB @Prairie City (PCM MS), 430 PM (Bus: 300 PM)
8 GBB v. PCM @Knoxville (MS), 430 PM
Wed, Nov. 8 Musical Auditions, 330 PM
Thu, Nov. 9 HS BD - William Penn Honor Band @Oskaloosa (William Penn University), 930 AM (Bus: 830 AM)
7 GBB @Newton (Berg MS), 430 PM (Bus: 300 PM)
8 GBB v. Newton @Knoxville (MS), 430 PM
MS WR - Knoxville Meet @Knoxville (HS), 430 PM
*Participating Schools: Knoxville, Centerville, Southeast Warren, Oskaloosa, BGM, Cardinal, Moravia
Fri, Nov. 10 V G SW - State Meet @Marshalltown (YMCA), 1100 AM (Car: TBD)
6th Grade Fun Night, 330 PM
7th/8th Grade Fun Night, 530 PM
Sat, Nov. 11 HS Academic Bowl @Chariton (HS), 845 AM (Suburban: 730 AM)
V G SW - State Meet @Marshalltown (YMCA), 1200 PM (Car: TBD)
DT - Dance Challenge @Grimes (DC-G HS), 1209 PM (Bus: 830 AM)
LUNCH: Mac & Cheese, 'Lil Smokies, Ranch Potatoes Wedges & Chocolate Chip Cookie. 2nd CHOICE: Breaded Pollock.