Mr. Murphy's class got into Iowa fall harvest today! The students dissected corn and practiced sorting, counting, weighing and measuring! 🌽🐆🖤💛
Mr. Murphy's class has been learning about rectangles, and we folded origami like it was bread and pretended to make peanut butter sandwiches and decided to do the real thing today went very well. They may try ham and cheese next week as a pattern exercise. This is good prep for the language used in kitchen centers. We love integrating learning into our play activities!!
West elementary celebrated our Respect Superstars this morning! All month classes have been learning about what it means to be respectful. Stay tuned next month to see our Responsibility Rockstars!
Knoxville Panthers are #1
West Elementary has Panther Pride and we aren't afraid to show it!! 🖤🐆💛
Miss Theresa got everyone at West in the homecoming spirit with Panther donuts this morning for breakfast!!
All tattoo orders have been filled! Your student’s teacher will distribute their baggie back to each student this week. If you have not received your tattoo order back by Thursday, please contact student.senate@kcsd.k12.ia.us.
The KHS Student Senate will also be selling last minute tattoos Friday morning before school! Go Panthers 💛🖤
Knoxville's youngest Panthers cheered on Chief Fuller and others as they ran for the annual Knoxville Cancer Relay!
LAST CALL 📣
Tattoo orders are due to your student’s classroom teacher by Tuesday Sept. 12th 3:30pm. Make sure you return money AND order form! If there are any questions, please contact student.senate@kcsd.k12.ia.us.
As always, Go Panthers 💛🖤
Final call for Homecoming shirts! Store closes MONDAY SEPT. 4TH!!!! https://knoxvillehomecoming2023.itemorder.com Order one to wear Friday at work, to the Homecoming Parade and then at the home football game! Looking forward to painting the town black & gold this year! Go Panthers 🖤💛
West Elementary had a great Kick Off Assembly this morning. We learned how to make the silent Panther, talked about doing our Panther Best, and previewed our character focus for this month: Respect!🖤🐆💛
HOMECOMING ALERT!
Homecoming t-shirts are available to purchase! Please use the link below to place an order: https://knoxvillehomecoming2023.itemorder.com
ORDERS ARE DUE MONDAY SEPT. 4TH AT 11:59PM.
No late orders will be accepted and there will be no extras. If you have any questions, please contact student.senate@kcsd.k12.ia.us. Go Panthers!
It takes a whole community! Join us as we work to reduce chronic absenteeism. If you know someone that could use your help getting to school, don't hesitate to reach out.
Good attendance at school helps form successful and responsible adults!
#schooleveryday
Please read the important information regarding your students at West Elementary.
First Day of School is August 24th! Please remember there will be early dismissal on both Thursday and Friday!
Don't Forget!! Meet the Teacher/Open House & iPad Pick-up is Tuesday August 22nd 4pm-6pm!
We encourage all preschool students to attend and schedule your home visit!
Our incoming Panthers have had an awesome time at Kindergarten Jump Start! 🖤💛
An important announcement was sent out today in reference to town bus stops. Please check your email for more information.
Hey, you!! Want to know more about how the Knoxville Community School District operates? Then join us for a 4-week KCSD Leadership Academy! Come take an in-depth look at the various departments and learn how we are working together to help each student be successful!
Each session runs 6pm-8pm with dinner provided. Please click the link below to register!
https://forms.gle/wKpc9pRrJdYutfR57
Deadline is August 21, 2023.
Questions? Call 641-842-6551 or email kendra.higginbotham@kcsd.k12.ia.us
As the countdown to the 1st day of school has begun for many, let's dive into ways to make the 2023-2024 school year successful!
Attendance matters!! Let's look at the difference between Truancy vs. Chronic Absence. This will help to get a better understanding in which category your child's absences would fall.
