January 18, 2024
PANTHER PRIDE FOCAL POINT
Here’s a little challenge for you this week. Think about some of the values that you would like to define you for this semester and beyond. Values are those characteristics that we display and hold importance and/or worth in our lives. The challenge is to define three values that you would like to define you, AND how you will show that you possess that value. For example, you may say that “I value the characteristic of LEADERSHIP, and I will show this value by leading my team or classmates by setting positive examples.” Or maybe you want to value Passion, meaning that you find it important to pursue the things you love. Or my favorite, to be RELENTLESS. To me, relentless means that you are constantly in pursuit of being better.
Of course these are just examples. No one can tell you what your values are, you have to figure those out on your own. It is not an easy challenge to define your personal values, but it is definitely a worthwhile one and I have faith that you can do it. Good luck, and GO PANTHERS!
Quote of the Week
“Values are like fingerprints. Nobody’s are the same but you leave them all over everything you do.”
-Elvis Presley
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:
- Girls Soccer: we will be having a meeting on Thursday, Jan. 25th after school in the library for anyone that is interested in going out for girls soccer.
- voluntary track/soccer workouts are now posted on Kellar's office windows.
- Rec Center will be hosting a Lifeguard training course on February 23rd-25th. If you are interested please email Cameron Liston at cliston@knoxvilleia.gov
SILVERCORD:
- Knoxville Food Youth Initiative: Panther Pantry can use up to 3 students to help pass out food usually on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. You would be helping out at the high school's old concession stand from 9 am - 11:30 am. They are also needing help on Friday evenings. They need up to 2 students to help deliver food to families not able to come on pantry morning. Hours are from 4 pm - 6 pm. If you are interested in helping out please contact Verlin Goodyk by email at vgoodykvikesfan@gmail.com
- Food Bank of Iowa: is looking for volunteers to help with sorting and packing food donations to food pantries across Iowa. Volunteering at the Food Bank engages students in fighting food insecurity and is a lot of fun! We offer shifts on Wednesday nights (5-5) and some Saturdays, as well as weekday shirts. If you are interested in helping out please send an email to Pat Finan. pfinan@foodbankiowa.org
DRIVERS ED:
Any student interested in signing up for the spring drivers ed session please stop in the office to pick up a drivers form. Classes on Sunday, March 24th.
COLLEGE VISITS:
Jan 23rd: Indian Hills Community College during lunches in the commons
COUNSELING OFFICE:
If you are needing to meet with your counselor, remember to scan the QR codes outside the counseling office to set up your meeting. The counseling doors will remain locked so please check in the front office before walking through.
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:
Tue, Jan. 16 7 BBB v. Oskaloosa @Knoxville (MS), 430 PM
8 BBB @Oskaloosa (MS), 430 PM (Bus: 315 PM)
JV1/V/JV2 GBB @Bloomfield (DC HS), 500 PM (Girls Bus: 245 PM)
JV1/JV2/V BBB @Bloomfield (DC HS), 500 PM (Boys Bus: 245 PM)
JV/V G WR @Colfax (C-M HS), 530 PM (Car: 245 PM)
Thu, Jan. 18 8/7 BBB v. Chariton @Knoxville (MS), 415 PM
JV/V B SW @Indianola (Wellness Center), 515 PM (Suburban: 300 PM)
JV/V G WR @Grimes (DC-G HS), 530 PM (Car: 300 PM)
JV/V B WR v. Centerville, Chariton, E-B-F @Knoxville (HS), 530 PM
Fri, Jan. 19 JV/V G/B BW v. Sigourney @Oskaloosa (Statesmen Lanes), 200 PM (Bus: 1235 PM)
JV1/V/JV2 GBB @Chariton (HS), 500 PM (Girls Bus: 335 PM)
JV1/JV2/V BBB @Chariton (HS), 500 PM (Boys Bus: 335 PM)
Sat, Jan. 20 JV/V G WR @Colfax (C-M HS), 900 AM (Car: 620 AM)
V B WR @Truro (I-35 HS), 930 AM (Bus: 600 AM; Cheer Suburban: 730 AM)
JV/V G/B BW v. Norwalk @Oskaloosa (Statesmen Lanes), 100 PM (Bus: 1135 AM)
LUNCH: Walking Taco: Meat, Cheese, Lettuce, Salsa, Sour Cream & Potato Rounds w/ Cheese Sauce. 2nd Choice: Breaded Pollock.