April 23, 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:
· STUDENT SENATE: Interested in planning events for the 2024-2025 school year? Interested in making decisions surrounding Homecoming? Want to join a fun and motivated group? The Student Senate group is for you! Each grade will have eight (8) representatives total for the group with voting taking place in advisory the week of May 6th. If you wish to join, email Mrs. McWilliams or Ms. Douglas and they will put you on the ballot OR have any questions.
· New good standing list is out. Please check your Flexisched to see if you have been assigned to panther time.
· Starting Monday, April 29 will be our first full Monday. No more late start Mondays after today for the rest of this school year.
· 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.
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.
ACTIVITIES:
Mon, Apr. 22 V G GF @Chariton (Lake View Golf & Country Club), 100 PM (Suburban: 1125 AM)
JV/V B TN v. Grinnell @Knoxville (Joel Tonda Tennis Complex), 415 PM
JV B GF @Newton (Westwood Golf Course), 415 PM (Suburban: 235 PM)
MS B TR @Oskaloosa (Lacey Athletic Complex), 430 PM (Bus: 305 PM)
MS G TR @Eddyville (E-B-F HS), 430 PM (Bus: 240 PM)
JV/V B SC @Newton (HA Lynn Stadium), 530 PM (Bus: 330 PM)
V G SC v. Chartion @Knoxville (Randy Wilson Track), 530 PM
Tue, Apr. 23 SP OL - West Central Swimming @Waukee (YMCA), 1030 AM (Bus + Van: 845 AM)
JV/V B GF @Pleasantville (Country Club), 400 PM (2 Suburbans: 245 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 (Bus: 250 PM)
V B TR @Eddyville (E-B-F HS), 430 PM (Bus: 300 PM)
V G TR @Chariton (Reynolds Field), 430 PM (Bus: 230 PM)
JV/V B SC v. Albia @Knoxville (Randy Wilson Track), 530 PM
Wed, Apr. 24 SP OL - Track @Ankeny (HS), 930 AM (Bus + Van: 830 AM)
Thu, Apr. 25 V B GF @Moravia (Honey Creek Resort), 1000 AM (Suburban: 800 AM)
JV/V B TN @Albia (City Park), 415 PM (2 Suburbans: 250 PM)
JV/V G TN v. Albia @Knoxville (Joel Tonda Tennis Complex), 415 PM
MS B TR @Chariton (Reynolds Field), 430 PM (Bus: 240 PM)
V B TR @Monroe (PCM HS), 430 PM (Bus: 325 PM)
MS G TR - Panther Relays @Knoxville (Randy Wilson Track), 430 PM
**Participating Schools: Knoxville, Albia, Centerville, Chariton, Indianola, Newton, Oskaloosa, Pella
Fri, Apr. 26 V G TR - Drake Relays @Des Moines (Drake Stadium), 830 AM (Suburban: 630 AM)
V B TR - Drake Relays @Des Moines (Drake Stadium), 844 AM (Car: 650 AM)
6th Grade Fun Night, 330 PM
JV/V B GF @Monroe (Gateway Recreation Golf Course), 400 PM (Bus: 245 PM)
V G SC @Atlantic (Trojan Bowl), 530 PM (Bus: 235 PM)
7th/8th Grade Fun Night, 530 PM
V/JV B SC v. Pella Christian @Knoxville (Randy Wilson Track), 530 PM
MS G TR - Drake Relays @Des Moines (Drake Stadium), 552 PM (Suburban: 1200 PM)
MS B TR - Drake Relays @Des Moines (Drake Stadium), 605 PM (Suburban: 100 PM)
Sat, Apr. 27 MS/HS SC @Knoxville (Marion County Sportsman's Club), 900 AM
V B GF - Knoxville Invitational @Knoxville (Pine Knolls Golf Club), 900 AM
**Participating Schools: Knoxville, Knoxville JV, Albia, Newton, PCM, Pella Christian, Pella, Williamsburg
Sun, Apr. 28 Baccalaureate, 200 PM
LUNCH: Crispito w/ Cheese Sauce, Sour Cream, Baked Beans, Cottage Cheese & Side Salad. 2nd Choice: Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza.