November 14, 2023
PANTHER PRIDE FOCAL POINT
Thanksgiving is fastly approaching. Undoubtedly you will be asked to think about the things in which you are Thankful for! Before that happens let’s take a moment and discuss how we may better reflect on ourselves and our lives, and see how we can bring a stronger meaning to this activity of “thanksgiving”. By definition, the word thankful means to be “pleased and relieved”. Both of those are great feelings and can’t think of a person who wouldn’t want to feel pleased and/or relieved. But that’s just it, they are feelings. On the other hand, the word Grateful means “to show an appreciation of kindness”. The difference, as you can see, is that one of the words is a FEELING and the other an ACTION. Being Thankful is the first step in taking a reflective inventory on your life, but by taking the next step and enacting Gratitude we can then begin to have a positive effect on the lives of those around us. So by all means, please go ahead and reflect on all you have to be thankful for, but be sure to follow those ideas up with gratitude and showing the ways in which you are grateful. Have a great week and Go Panthers!
Quote of the Week
“Piglet noticed that even though he had a very small heart, it could hold a rather large amount of gratitude.”
- A.A. Milne
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:
- GSA: will meet at the humane society Thursday after school. If you need a ride, talk to Mrs. McBride or Ms. Lee.
- KHS Softball: If you are interested in playing softball this spring please sign up for Mr. Peden's Panther time on Thursday, Nov. 16th for a quick meeting and to sign our Panthers vs Cancer softball. If you are scheduled for someone else please stop by Mr. Peden's classroom sometime this week.
- KHS Book Club: will meet in December! If you are interested in joining us, please email Mrs. McBride or Mrs. Carlson. Details on which book we are reading for December to come!
- 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.
COUNSELING OFFICE:
- 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.
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.
SENIORS/SENIORS PARENTS:
- Please make sure to check your fees. Graduation cap and gown fee is due by March 1st and all other fees need to be paid before the end of April.
ACTIVITIES:
Mon, Nov. 13 7 GBB v. Pella @Knoxville (MS), 430 PM
8 GBB @Pella (MS), 430 PM (Bus: 315 PM)
National Honor Society Induction, 800 PM
Tue, Nov. 14 MS WR @Albia (HS), 415 PM (Bus: 255 PM)
7 GBB @Huxley (Ballard MS), 415 PM (Bus: 225 PM)
8 GBB v. Ballard @Knoxville (MS), 430 PM
Thu, Nov. 16 JV/V G WR @Huxley (Ballard HS), 500 PM (Car: 230 PM)
Living Windows, 500 PM
Fri, Nov. 17 JV1/V GBB - Achieve Scrimmage v. Ottumwa @Knoxville (HS), 600 PM
Sat, Nov. 18 JV/V G WR @Urbandale (HS), 900 AM
SP OL - State Bowling @Des Moines (Bowlerama Lanes), 930 AM (Suburban: 745 AM)
DT @Norwalk (HS), 321 PM (Bus: 130 PM)
LUNCH: Crispito w/ Cheese Sauce, Sour Cream, Baked Beans, Cottage Cheese & Side Salad. 2nd CHOICE: Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza.