April 17, 2024
PANTHER PRIDE FOCAL POINT
Have you ever noticed how if you focus on something it tends to happen? Don’t believe me, try this the next time you are driving down the road. Think only about a certain color of car and see what happens. If you think; “There sure are a lot of red cars” your mind will begin to confirm that belief and see every red car on the road. This is actually a real thing known as the “Baader–Meinhof phenomenon”, otherwise known as a Frequency Bias/Illusion. This is a phenomenon where we have a tendency to notice something more often after it has been brought to your attention for the first time, in turn leading to the belief that it has an increased frequency of occurrence.
The great thing is, we can use this for our benefit! All we need to do is be on the lookout for positive things. Once you start to see them, then *poof* you let the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon take over and watch the good times roll! You really do have some control in your everyday life, all you really have to do is stop searching for the negative and open your eyes and see all the positives. Have a great and Positive week! GO PANTHERS!
Quote of the Week
"Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you'll start having positive results."
– Willie Nelson
ATTENTION ALL SENIORS:
Graduation Speaker Tryouts: Any senior who is interested in trying out to be a graduation speaker needs to email Ms. Douglas and Mrs. Keefer by Monday, April 22. Tryouts will be the week of April 29 during Panther Time - we will give you the official tryout date once it is finalized.
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:
· GIRLS SOFTBALL: The softball team is looking for a manager to help with scorekeeping and organization. Please reach out to Coach Peden if this is something you are interested in.
· FFA BLOOD DRIVE: The annual spring blood drive will be held on April 17th. You must be 16 to donate and have a parent permission slip if you are 16. 17 and 18 year olds do not need to have a parent permission slip. If you are interested in donating, you can sign up using the QR codes on the posters hanging around the school or talk to Ms. J or an FFA officer.
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
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.
DRIVERS ED:
Any student interested in signing up for summer drivers ed please stop in the office to pick up a form. There will be 2 sessions. 1st session starts June 9th and 2nd session starts July 28th.
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.
COLLEGE VISITS:
April 17th: Marines 11:15-1:15
ACTIVITIES:
Mon, Apr. 15 FFA - State Convention @Ames (Iowa State University), 1000 AM (Bus: 745 AM)
V G GF @Pella (Country Club), 400 PM (Suburban: 230 PM)
JV B GF @Pella (Bos Landen Golf Course), 415 PM (Suburban: 230 PM)
JV/V G TN v. Pella Christian @Knoxville (Joel Tonda Tennis Complex), 415 PM
JV/V B SC v. PCM @Knoxville (Randy Wilson Track), 530 PM
V G SC @State Center (West Marshall HS), 530 PM (Bus: 325 PM)
Tue, Apr. 16 FFA - State Convention @Ames (Iowa State University), 900 AM (Bus: 645 AM)
JV/V B GF v. Van Meter @Knoxville (Pine Knolls Golf Club), 415 PM
JV/V B TN v. Chariton @Knoxville (Joel Tonda Tennis Complex), 415 PM
JV/V G TN @Chariton (Bingham Park Tennis Courts), 415 PM (2 Suburbans: 250 PM)
MS G TR @Carlisle (HS), 415 PM (Bus: 255 PM)
V G/B TR @Ottumwa (Schaefer Stadium), 430 PM (Girls Bus: 200 PM; Boys Bus: 210 PM)
V G SC v. Fairfield @Knoxville (Randy Wilson Track), 530 PM
Wed, Apr. 17 FFA - Blood Drive, 900 AM
Thu, Apr. 18 V G GF @Oskaloosa (Edmundson Golf Course), 100 PM (Suburban: 1125 AM)
JV/V B TN v. Davis County @Knoxville (Joel Tonda Tennis Complex), 415 PM
JV/V G TN @Bloomfield (DC MS), 415 PM (Bus: 205 PM)
MS G TR @Grinnell (HS), 430 PM (Bus: 215 PM)
MS B TR - Panther Relays @Knoxville (Randy Wilson Track), 415 PM
**Participating Schools: Knoxville, Chariton, Indianola, Oskaloosa, Pella, Newton, Grinnell
Fri, Apr. 19 V G TN - Knoxville Invitational @Knoxville (Joel Tonda Tennis Complex), 330 PM
**Participating Schools: Knoxville, Ballard, Chariton, Clarke, Creston, Newton, Pella
JV/V B SC @Chariton (Reynolds Field), 530 PM (Bus: 400 PM)
V G SC v. Albia @Knoxville (Randy Wilson Track), 530 PM
Sat, Apr. 20 JV B SC @Pella (HS), 900 AM (Bus: 745 AM)
V B TN @Atlantic (HS), 900 AM (Suburban: 540 AM)
MS BD - Voxman Honor Band @Centerville (HS), 900 AM (Suburban: 750 AM)
V B GF @Panora (Lake Panorama National Golf Course), 930 AM (Suburban: 640 AM)
MS/HS SC @Indianola (Izaak Walton League), 1200 PM (Bus: 1015 AM)
LUNCH: BREAKFAST FOR LUNCH!! Cheese Omelet, Hashbrown Patty, Sausage, French Toast Sticks & OJ.