Happy Monday Panthers!!!

Here is the link to this week's episode of Panther News. This week we feature a senior spotlight with Noah Gammell, information on Terrell's new chapter of the Spanish National Honor Society, and a special appearance by Weird Al, or at least someone dressed up as him.

Halloween Extravaganza was a day for faculty, staff and students to dress up and show off their AMAZING costume for Halloween! There were four (4) food trucks on campus for faculty and students to purchase from during lunchtime and we had a great time. Play the video to see the neat costumes!!!

Please share your feedback with us from the Halloween Extravaganza.

In N Out Fundraiser (tickets sales/pickups Nov 1, 4 & 6 - event is on Nov 8)

Our In N Out fundraiser is coming up on Friday, Nov 8. At this fundraiser, In N Out brings their truck and students can buy tickets for In N Out.

Tickets must be purchased in advance! $5.00 per ticket.

We will be selling at lunch on Friday, Nov 1, Monday, Nov 4 and Wednesday, Nov 6 (in the cafeteria).

But, parents you can also buy your apprentice's tickets online (see QR code on flyer attached - service fees apply). If you buy your apprentice's ticket online, the apprentice MUST bring a screenshot of their receipt to us at lunch on Nov 1, 4 or 6 to pick up their ticket. Once tickets are all sold, that will be it!

Extra concessions will be sold on Nov 8 for $2 per item.

You can also purchase a ticket for students/teachers in need by clicking the QR code.

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER ON NOV 8 HERE

We will be having our next blood drive on November 18th. Please take a moment to sign-up to donate and help to save a life with our partners at Carter Blood Care.

https://www.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/153705

PTA General Meeting - November 20 7:00pm - on ZOOM

Many of you have already signed up to attend - thank you! Zoom details will be sent out via email the morning of Nov 20.

If you still need to RSVP, click HERE. You must RSVP to receive the link to the virtual meetings.

OPEN PTA BOARD POSITIONS:

We have two open positions on our PTA Board:

1. The Fundraising Chair shall coordinate plans to raise necessary funds through school events and/or community outreach.

2. The Fundraising Assistant shall assist the Fundraising Chair.

NOTE: All PTA Board members must join the PTA and attend Board meetings (they occur at 6pm on the same dates as the Membership meetings)

If interested in any of the above positions, please reply to this email!

November 15 - Open House for Prospective Students (5:30-7:00pm at IMT)

If you have an 8th grader who is interested in applying to attend IMT, please attend our Open House on November 15. Open House activities will happen in the Historic Building 1 (PTA and Booster Clubs will host info tables in the cafeteria). Stay after to catch the Theatre performance in the PAC at 7:00pm (must purchase tickets to attend the theater performance)

Please share with your friends and any feeder schools you have connections with!

Below is the QR to sign up for the PTA

2024-2025 I.M. Terrell PTA Membership Meetings:

Register to attend meetings and receive Zoom invites:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJtv3AiZw_LNMyvImxvKYTv6L0fb0qvGgeY4WcH7Xh9-DlyQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Meeting Dates/Times/Locations:

- Wed, Nov 20 (7pm) ZOOM

- Wed, Jan 15 (7pm) ZOOM

- Wed, April 16 7pm) IN PERSON (Election Meeting) @ Historic Auditorium

- Wed, May 21 (7pm) ZOOM

Contact the I.M. Terrell PTA: imterrellpta@gmail.com

2024-2025 PTA Board:

President Sarah Jung

1st VP – Membership - Cori Hull

2nd VP – Programs - Teresa Kaiser

3rd VP – Advocacy - Jill Darden

4th VP – Volunteers - Jenny Phillips

Secretary - Jennifer Campbell

Treasurer - Courtney Stubblefield

Parliamentarian - Susie Andersen

Fridays only!!!

Celebrate your favorite I.M. Terrell Academy apprentice with a beautiful yard sign! You may customize the sign with your student's name OR purchase a generic one that says "Home of a Talented [Your Major] Student". Senior Signs for the Class of 2025 are also available! We'd love to see these in your front yards to celebrate our talented students and help spread the word about our amazing school. Click Here to Purchase a Yard Sign All proceeds go toward providing excellent musical opportunities for the Terrell Choirs.

REMIND codes for each class - Please see join codes below:

Class of 2025 Remind

Code: imt-25

You can either sign up on remind, or text that code to 81010.

Class of 2026 Remind

Code: imt-26

You can either sign up on remind, or text that code to 81010.

Class of 2027 Remind

Code: imt-27

You can either sign up on remind, or text that code to 81010.

Class of 2028 Remind

Code: imt-28

You can either sign up on remind, or text that code to 81010.

Safety and Security w/ Officer Partain Remind (Driver's Only)

Code: imt-safety

You can either sign up on remind, or text that code to 81010.

Yearbooks are currently on sale! Follow this link to purchase a yearbook before the prices go up on November 1st.

Students, parents and visitors will enter through the main entrance of I. M. Terrell Academy known as Building One. Students, parents and visitors will no longer enter the school through the Fine Arts building known as Building Three unless a performance is occurring within that building.

Hello Terrell Panther Parents,

I hope you are doing well. I am writing to request your assistance if you are dropping of or picking up your child before and after school.

I have included a map with a few outlines and request moving forward so that we can keep our kids safe and prevent traffic jams or accidents.

TOPS

• Color: Any color is permitted.
• Style: Collared (polo or Oxford) shirts or blouses, mock turtlenecks or turtlenecks and t-shirts that are within dress code guidelines.

BOTTOMS

• Color: Any color is permitted.
• Style: Pants, shorts, skirts, skorts, capris or jumpers are acceptable; shorts, skirts, and skorts must be at least finger-tip length

SHOES

• Style: Athletic shoes, loafers, dress shoes or other closed-toe shoes as well as open-toe/open-heel shoes are acceptable.

Sagging pants.

Visible undergarments.

Clothing considered too revealing (bare midriffs, tube tops, tank tops, cut-off shirts, low-cut tops, crop tops, see-through shirts, fishnet clothing).

Clothing with lewd, offensive, vulgar, or obscene pictures, emblems or language.

Clothing with advertising that depicts tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, drugs or any substance prohibited under Board Policy FNCF (LEGAL)

Gang-related clothing, accessories or jewelry bearing signs, insignias, colors or symbols.

Sleepwear, visible drawstrings, house shoes.

Except for verified religious clothing, head gear such as hats, scarves, bandanas, do-rags or shower caps.

Combs, sunglasses or grills.

Accessories or that could be classified as dangerous or as a potential weapon, i.e., chains, spiked necklaces or bracelets, and the like.

Our 2024-2025 bell schedule can be accessed through the link below. Please note there will be only ONE lunch this school year.

Class of 2025 Faculty and Staff Sponsors:

• Hunter Lewis, Class Dean/Sponsor

• Lucas O'Neill, Science

• Jennifer Nicholson, Math

• Brianna Bonilla, VPA and Prom Chair

• David Mabry, Humanities

• Lydia Hudson, Enrichment

• Brandon Watson, STEM

• Richard Merrill, Humanities

• Shahrzad Abbasi, VPA

• Valencia Ivory, Enrichment

• Laurie Motley, Counselor, College Readiness Chair

Reminders:

Join the IMT Class of 2025 Remind

Code: imt-25

You can either sign up on remind, or text that code to 81010.

Upcoming Events:

• Monday, November 18th: Blood Drive #2
  

• Wednesday, January 22nd: Blood Drive #3

• Friday, February 14th: Senior Valentine Dance

• Thursday, April 24th: Blood Drive #4

• Friday April 25th: Six Flags Trip

• Monday, April 28th: Senior Brunch

• Tuesday, April 29th: Senior Field Day/Cook Out

• Wednesday, April 30th: Senior Service Day

• Thursday, May 1st: Go Karts/Mini Golf

• Friday, May 2nd: Senior Decision Day

• Saturday, May 3rd: Senior Prom

• Friday, May 16th: Robing Day

• Thursday, May 22nd: Senior Sunset

Great news! Advisory classes have been determined and students will be divided up amongst teams. Advisory will be very different this school year and will be 30 minutes EVERYDAY. More details will be provided during Welcome Back week on how Advisory assignments will be tied to the district MTSS initiative. Click here to get a printable copy of Grade Level Teams which will be your Advisory assignments.