Panther Newsletter

Don’t forget these important upcoming dates:

• November 26th: Early Dismissal

• November 27th-29th: Thanksgiving Break no school or daycare

• December 11th: 12:30 Early Dismissal Teacher PD

• December 20th: 12:30 Early Dismissal

• December 23rd - January 1st: Winter Break no school or daycare

• January 15th: 12:30 Early Dismissal Teacher PD

Mr. Dobel and Mrs. Fessler recently took their annual field trip with 11th-grade students to explore various Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and participate in a worksite tour. This year, they visited Stellar in Mason City, where students had the chance to see real-world applications of the skills they’re learning in class.

The Nora Springs and Manly Elementary students celebrated Red Ribbon Week Monday, October 21st through Friday, October 25th. Red Ribbon Week is a celebration of a drug and bully-free lifestyle. Students enjoyed participating in spirit activities throughout the week to help raise awareness. Each day of the week the students had different themes for dress-up days. Themes included “Be a HERO and Stand Up to Bullies & Say NO to Drugs!,” “TEAM UP Against Bullying & Drugs!,” “RED-y to Live a Drug-Free Life,” “COLOR Your Life Bullying & Drug-Free!,” and “Keep Our School COOL- No Drugs & No Bullying.” On these dress-up days, students and teachers were encouraged to wear their favorite superhero shirts, team colors or jerseys, red clothing, and designated grade-level colors, and our final day was to wear PANTHER PRIDE colors. In addition to our dress-up days, we also colored posters to hang in the hallways, had a guessing contest, and had a Red Ribbon Week Raffle. We had a fun-filled week while learning to be kind to others and make healthy choices!

Our Freshman Civics students recently took a trip to the Kinney Pioneer Museum! The museum visit gave them a chance to see artifacts and displays about local history up close. Thanks to the Kinney Pioneer Museum for having us!

Our 4th and 5th graders recently celebrated their good citizenship for quarter one with a fun trip to the Charles Theater in Charles City! They watched Wild Robot.

The 7th and 8th graders participated in the Iowa Youth Straw Poll on October 24th. The poll is hosted by the state of Iowa, and its goal is to guide students through the election process while teaching them the skills needed to be informed voters, such as researching candidates and understanding their platforms. Our students were part of nearly 160 schools that participated. They voted anonymously, and their votes were uploaded to the state, which then displays the results in a presentation.

Our story follows Mitchie Torres and her friends who arrive at Camp Rock, ready to spend another summer jamming out and having the time of their lives. But the new, flashy Camp Star across the lake now threatens Camp Rock's very existence. To keep the doors open, Mitchie steps up, rallies her fellow Camp Rockers and gets them into top shape for the ultimate showdown in this classic tale of rivalry and power! Come see our show on November 8th and 9th at 7:30pm and November 10th at 2:30pm in the Central Springs High School Auditorium.

K-3 Winter Concert - Monday, December 16 at 6:00 pm

K-3 Spring Concert - Monday, May 5 at 6:00 pm

K-3 Winter Concert - Tuesday, December 10 at 6:00 pm

K-3 Spring Concert - Thursday, April 24 at 6:00 pm

Vocal 4-8

12/3 6-8 Vocal/Band (NS) 7:00 pm

12/5 4-5 Vocal/5 Band (NS) 7:00 pm

2/27 6-12 Vocal (Manly) 7:00 pm

4/11 6-8 Musical (NS) 7:00 pm

4/29 4-5 Vocal/5-8 Band (NS) 7:00 pm

Band 5-8

12/3 6-8 Band/Vocal (NS) 7:00 pm

12/5 5 Band/4-5 Vocal (NS) 7:00 pm

2/25 5-12 Band (Manly) 7:00 pm

4/29 5-8 Band/4-5 Vocal (NS) 7:00 pm

5/13 5-8 Band Solos (NS) 4:00 pm

• Conference Champs
• All - Conference Honors
• Kaci Crum - 1st Team
• Zari McDonough - 1st Team
• Paige Prazak- 1st Team
• Quinn Smith - 2nd Team
• Sydney Berding- Honorable Mention
• Player of the Year - Zari McDonough
• Coach of The Year Nicci McDonough

Girls All Conference Honors

• Claire Rye -1st
• Whitney Davis - 2nd
• Addy Main - 2nd Team

Boys All Conference Honors

• Gavin Ryner - 2nd Team
• Kade Tabbert - 2nd Team
• Gavin also qualified for the State XC Meet

• HS football finished up their season this week
• Varsity 3-5, JV 5-2
• Many great accomplishments from our team this year:
• First team to 50 points, first 3-0 start, first top15 team ranking.
• We went 3-4 vs playoff teams this year.
• We lose 3 Seniors and return many players next year!
• Thanks for all of those who supported our players this season!

• Finished the regular season 8-3-1
• Qualified for the State Tournament as the 4-seed
• Finished 4th at State

1. Work ethic
2. Accountability
3. Patience
4. Resilience
5. Perseverance
6. Concentration
7. Self-belief
8. Courage
9. Poise under pressure
10. Leadership
11. Teamwork
12. Humility
13. Healthy living

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