February 1, 2024
PANTHER PRIDE FOCAL POINT
The word for this week’s Panther Pride Focus is Priorities. A Priority can be defined as; a thing/idea that is regarded to be more important than another. While you can have many different things that you find important. When you properly prioritize items you begin to place them ahead of or behind others based on how important they are to you and what it is you want to accomplish. Think about this… Some students claim they want to be successful in the classroom, but “forgot” to bring a pencil, a book, or their work to class… Some athletes claim they want to be the best on the court or field, yet “forget” their workout clothes, gym shoes, or other equipment. I’m sure one of these examples has happened to many of you.
Think about that and then answer this; When was the last time you “forgot” your phone at home? And that right there, my friends, is what we call Priorities. If you truly have your priorities in order, you won’t forget those things that matter. Have a great week Panthers and take some time to prioritize your life! Go Panthers
Quote of the Week
“The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities”
- Stephen Covey
ATTENTION ALL SENIOR:
MANDATORY SENIOR MEETING: Your presence is required at a Senior Scholarship meeting this Thursday, Feb 1st in the KPAC at 8:55AM. We do not anticipate this meeting taking more than 20-30 minutes. During this time we will share information about the Knoxville Panther Scholarship Foundation (KPSF) and the Community Scholarships. If you have any questions, please let Tyler Pearson or one of the high school counselors know.
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:
- Want more information about the kindness challenge? Check out the video -> Our "Kind" of Panther
Our Varsity girls & boys basketball teams will play Newton at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, February 3 starting at 1230 PM. Tickets are only $10 and get one into our games along with the Iowa Wolves game that evening at 700 PM.
Here is the ticket link:
- 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.
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.
COLLEGE VISITS:
Feb. 20th: Northwest Missouri State 11:15-12:15 in the commons.
Feb.21st: Marshalltown Community College 11:15-12:15 in the commons.
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, Jan. 29 JV B WR @Grimes (DC-G HS), 500 PM (Bus: 230 PM)
JV1 G/B BB v. Cardinal @Knoxville (MS), 500 PM - 2 quarters of JV1 girls
V G/B BB v. Cardinal @Knoxville (HS), 600 PM
Tue, Jan. 30 JV G/B BW - Conference Meet @Ames (Perfect Games), 1000 AM (Bus: 730 AM)
8/7 BBB @Centerville (Howar MS), 415 PM (2 Buses: 225 PM)
JV1/V GBB @Albia (HS), 500 PM (Girls Bus: 330 PM)
JV1/JV2/V BBB @Albia (HS), 500 PM (Boys Bus: 330 PM)
Thu, Feb. 1 V G WR - State @Coralville (Xtream Arena), 1000 AM (Car: Wednesday PM)
7 BBB @Newton (Berg MS), 430 PM (Bus: 300 PM)
8 BBB v. Newton @Knoxville (MS), 430 PM
Fri, Feb. 2 6th Grade Fun Night, 330 PM
JV1/V/JV2 GBB @Bloomfield (DC HS/MS), 500 PM (Girls Bus: 245 PM) - 2 quarters of JV2 girls
JV1/JV2/V BBB @Bloomfield (DC MS/HS), 500 PM (Boys Bus: 245 PM)
7th/8th Grade Fun Night/Dance, 530 PM
Sat, Feb. 3 V B SW - Districts @Ames (HS), 1200 PM (Suburban: 900 AM)
JV/V G/B BW v. Pella Christian @Oskaloosa (Statesmen Lanes), 1200 PM (Bus: 1035 AM)
V G/B BB v. Newton @Des Moines (Wells Fargo Arena), 1230 PM (Girls Bus: 1045 AM; Boys Bus: 1115 AM)
LUNCH: Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce, Mini Garlic Toast & Ice Cream Cups. 2nd Choice: BBQ Rib Sandwich.