PANTHER PRESS
11/9/2018
Notifications for School Delays & Cancellations
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FDA Alert: EpiPens
MedWatch - The FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program
A new MedWatch Safety Alert: FDA alerts patients and health care professionals that some EpiPen auto-injectors may not readily slide out of carrier tube intended for: Allergy and Immunology, Pharmacy, Patient, Health Professional was just added to the FDA Drug Safety and Availability Webpage.
- You can read the Dear Health Care Provider Letter at: https://www.fda.gov/downloads/Drugs/DrugSafety/DrugShortages/UCM624893.pdf
- You can read the complete alert that includes recommendations at: https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm624986.htm
October PBIS Celebration
As part of our PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) program students from West Elementary celebrated their good behavior by participating in a special event this week. Students were involved in a variety of fun activities. Students created Fall craft projects to share with Homestead and Care Initiatives residents, frosted cookies for a tasty snack, colored cards for veterans, participated in a turkey trot, danced at a dance party, and played relay games in the gym. Thank you to our Reading Room teachers for organizing this event and to our parent volunteers.
2nd Graders and FFA PALS
Winter Music Programs
We are getting closer to the winter programs for this year. The students have been working very hard to prepare. Please save the following dates and come see what they have been preparing for you. Programs will take place in the Knoxville Performing Arts Center. Due to props being used this year, I am recommending that Kinder Prep/Kindergarten students wear something with pockets or loose fitting long sleeves. I am also recommending that First and Second grade students wear something with pockets.
- Kinder Prep/Kindergarten- Nov 26 @ 7:00 (Students should arrive after 6:30)
- First Grade- Dec 3 @ 7:00 (Students should arrive after 6:30)
- Second Grade- Dec 11 @ 7:00 (Students should arrive after 6:30)
Please be watching for more information, as we get closer to the dates.
Thanks,
Sarah Rodilosso, West Music Teacher
3rd Grade Science
8th Grade Social Studies
MAP testing has come to an end at the middle school and I want to take some time to thank all the people that helped to accomplish this task. MAP stands for Measure of Academic Progress, and the students take this test twice a year to measure their growth on skills being taught. It is a computer-based assessment, but we require a lot of assistance to get all the students tested. Some students need special accommodations when testing. Some of these accommodations require someone to be with them either to prompt them or to read to them when applicable. This is not an easy task. We had a number of volunteers help use this year, and we could not have completed the testing without them. We at the middle school want to thank each and every volunteer in the community who took time out of their schedules to come to help us. I don’t think words can express how truly grateful we are for your help.
Volunteers:
Linda Juline
Jodilynn Miller
Holly Burkhart
Judy Carter
Victoria Crawmer
Cathy Dent
Kathy Croghan
Jan Pearson
Lara DeMaderios
Alice Kincaid
Karri Orr
Troy Errthum
Amanda Ohannessian
Joni Versteeg
Kelly Kraber
Holly VanWyk
KHS SPRING MUSICAL AUDITIONS: UPDATES
1. If you are wanting to audition for a speaking/singing role you must prepare the monologue and song. If you need help, please reach out to me ASAP! :)
Below IS A LIST OF PLAYS AND MUSICALS YOU CAN PULL MONOLOGUES/SONGS from!
2. If you are wanting to audition for the ensemble with NO FEATURED SINGING/SPEAKING please prepare either
- A SONG FROM A MUSICAL like the breakdown says OR
- The first 60 seconds of The Intro Song Titled Little Shop of Horrors
I'd really love that letter of recommendation this year! Just helps me get to know you all! :)
AUDITION TIME CHANGE FOR NOV 19th!
The school asked if we could move the time up for auditions to accommodate both us and the National Honor Society...so Auditions will now take place from 4:30 to 7:30pm at KPAC (if you need an earlier time slot than 4:30, please email me ASAP...I will be able to accommodate you!)
SATURDAY NOV 10th will be a chance for ANYONE to come practice their audition for feedback! 10am-noon at KPAC! We will run it first come first serve! It's VERY CASUAL so please don't be nervous to come! :) If you are still not prepared, THAT'S OK! Come get help from me! That's WHY I'M HERE!!!!! :) PLEASE COME TALK TO ME IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN CREW/BACKSTAGE WORK TOO! :)
AUDITION Sign Up Sheet will be on Mrs. Duffy's door Monday November 12th thru Nov 16th! I will be pulling it down after school on the 16th so I can make my final plans! :)
If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to email knoxvillehsdrama@gmail.com or text 515-554-1243
Let's DO THIS! :)
Heidi Feldman
KHS Drama Director
515-554-1243
Community Partner Contributions
Marion County Food Coalition Calendar November 2018
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