November 17, 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:
- Please remember that if condiment packets are continue to be found on the floor, restrooms, locker rooms, and/or classrooms we will no longer have condiments available during lunch.
- THANKSGIVING BREAK: NO SCHOOL NOVEMBER 22ND-26TH.
- Panthers vs. Cancer: shirt orders are live through December 27th. Please follow this link to place your order. No late orders will be accepted.https://pvc2024.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
- 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!
NEW SCHEDULE:
- Starting Monday, Nov, 27th we will be using the following schedule
Schedule (Monday)
Monday | |||
Block 1 | 9:55-10:58 (1a 9:55-10:25) (2b 10:28-10:58) | ||
Block 3 | 11:03-12:40 | ||
Lunch/ 3rd Block Class | |||
First Shift Lunch 11:08-11:33 3rd Block Class 11:37-12:40 | Second Shift Class 11:08-11:38 Lunch 11:38-12:03 3rd Block Class 12:07-12:40 | Third Shift 3rd Block Class 11:08-12:14 Lunch 12:14-12:40 | |
Panther Time | 12:44-1:11 | ||
Block 2 | 1:15-2:18 (2a 1:15-1:45) (2b 1:48-2:18) | ||
Block 4 | 2:22-3:25 (4a 2:22-2:52) (4b 2:55-3:25) | ||
½ blocks will be first 30 minutes (passing time is 3min)
Schedule (Tuesday-Friday)
Tuesday-Friday | |||
Block 1 | 7:55-9:25 (1a 7:55-8:38) (1b 8:42-9:25) | ||
2nd Chance Bfast/Passing Time | 9:25-9:35 | ||
Block 2 | 9:35-11:05 (2a 9:35-10:18) (2b 10:22-11:05) | ||
Lunch/ 3rd Block | 11:10-1:10 | ||
First Shift Lunch 11:10-11:35 Class 11:40-1:10 | Second Shift Class 11:10-11:40 Lunch 11:40-12:05 Class 12:10-1:10 | Third Shift Class 11:10-12:10 Lunch 12:10-12:35 Class 12:40-1:10 | 4th Shift Class 11:10-12:45 Lunch 12:45-1:10 |
Panther Time | 1:15-1:50 Advisory every Friday | ||
Block 4 | 1:55 - 3:25 (4a 1:55-2:38) (4b 2:42-3:25) | ||
½ blocks are first 43 minutes and last 43 minutes of class w/ 4 minute passing time
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:
- 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
- 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
- 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: Corn Dog, Garden Salad, Tri Tater & Jello. 2ND CHOICE: Teriyaki Chicken w/ Brown Rice.