December 1, 2023
PANTHER PRIDE FOCAL POINT
I hope that this Panther Pride Focus finds you rested and rejuvenated after a Five day break. This gives us just 18 school days until Winter Vacation! 18 days is not very many and it is worth discussing how important each and every one of these 18 days are. It has been mentioned in previous Focuses the importance of attendance and being present. It is hard to think about the importance of good attendance with the whole year in mind. I mean, 9 months IS a long time. BUT, the time between Thanksgiving and Winter break is brief. Only 18 days. 18 days full of unique opportunities to learn something new, or meet someone new, finish something you’ve been working on, finish some late work, catch up with an old friend, or who knows what else! You never know what amazing things these 18 days could have in store for you, so be sure to be here, be PRESENT, and don’t miss a single one of these opportunities. Have a great week and GO PANTHERS!
Quote of the Week
“Don’t Count the Days, Make the Days Count”
-Muhammad Ali
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.
- If you participate in girls soccer, boys swimming, or boys tennis, please stop by Mrs. Ritchhart's room (422) this week to sign some metal artwork for the Panthers vs. Cancer auction.
- 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 | 11:03-12:36 | ||
Lunch/ 3rd Block Class | |||
First Shift Lunch 11:03-11:28 3rd Block Class 11:33-12:36 | Second Shift Class 11:03-11:33 Lunch 11:33-11:58 3rd Block Class 12:03-12:36 | Third Shift 3rd Block Class 11:03-12:06 Lunch 12:11-12:36 | |
Panther Time | 12:41-1:11 | ||
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
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. 27 MS WR @Pella (HS), 430 PM (Bus: 310 PM)
JV2 GBB v. Bondurant-Farrar @Knoxville (HS), 515 PM - 2 quarters
JV1/V GBB v. Bondurant-Farrar @Knoxville (HS), 600 PM
Tue, Nov. 28 7 GBB v. Newton @Knoxville (MS), 430 PM
8 GBB @Newton (Berg MS), 430 PM (Bus: 300 PM)
JV2/JV1/V BBB v. PCM @Knoxville (HS), 445 PM
**Dance Team performance**
JV/V G WR @Pleasantville (HS), 530 PM (Car: 345 PM)
JV/V B SW @Newton (YMCA), 530 PM (Suburban: 320 PM)
Thu, Nov. 30 HS BD - SCIBA Honor Band Auditions @Des Moines (Roosevelt HS), 430 PM (Suburban: 300 PM)
7 GBB v. Oskaloosa @Knoxville (MS), 430 PM
8 GBB @Oskaloosa (MS), 430 PM (Bus: 315 PM)
MS WR @Carlisle (HS), 430 PM (Bus: 310 PM)
JV/V B SW @Ames (HS), 530 PM (Suburban: 310 PM)
JV/V B WR v. Nevada @Knoxville (HS), 600 PM
Fri, Dec. 1 HS BD - Drake Honor Band @Des Moines (Drake University), 800 AM (Suburban: 700 AM)
DT - State Championships @Des Moines (Iowa Events Center), 1114 AM (Bus: 830 AM Thursday)
JV/V G/B BW v. Pella @Newton (Cardinal Lanes), 200 PM (Bus: 1230 PM)
JV B WR @Newton (HS), 500 PM (Bus: 310 PM)
JV1/V GBB @Eldon (Cardinal HS), 500 PM (Bus: 310 PM) - 2 quarters of JV1, V GBB at 600 PM
JV1/JV2/V BBB @Eldon (Cardinal HS), 530 PM (Bus: 340 PM)
Sat, Dec. 2 HS BD - Drake Honor Band @Des Moines (Drake University), 900 AM (Suburban: 700 AM)
V G/B BW @Newton (Cardinal Lanes), 900 AM (Bus: 730 AM)
JV/V G WR @Newton (HS), 900 AM (Car: 545 AM)
JV/V B SW @Newton (YMCA), 1000 AM (Suburban: 800 AM)
V B WR @Greenfield (Nodaway Valley HS), 1000 AM (Bus: 600 AM; Cheer Suburban: 730 AM)
LUNCH: Chicken Nuggets, Hot Roll w/ Butter & Cheesy Potatoes. 2ND CHOICE: Chef Salad w/ Breadstick.