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Panther Daily
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Jr. High Lunch Rotation: C 9th graders eat first, 7th graders meet in the cafeteria, and 8th graders meet in the gym.
There will be a Close Up meeting Monday morning at 7:30 in Mr. Greenway's room.
Senior Peer Helpers please talk to Mrs. Gasca before the end of the day.
Volleyball Camden Conference Champion clothing order forms are available on the counter in the high school office and Mr. Tauer’s office. Orders are due on Monday, October 23rd by noon!
All NHS members - please sign-up to help with this Sunday's Kiwanis breakfast on the bulletin board outside Mrs. Larsen's room
Parent-Teacher Conferences are next Monday night from 3:30-7:00 pm. The flu clinic is also available in the nurse’s office. Your MCA and NWEA test results for your parents will be in the main office. Ramp Up sessions for parents will be at 4:30 and 6:30 in the sewing room.
No School on Thursday and Friday.
Knowledge Bowl practice during lunch today. Bring your lunch trays.
Knowledge Bowl meet- Next week Monday in Slayton. Bus departs at 5:15
Detention is every Tuesday and Wednesday, 3:05-4:30 in Room 150.
The After School Program is held every Monday-Thursday, 3:05-4:30 in the Para Resource Room. Bussing is not provided until Oct. 24.
The Redwood County Pheasants Forever are sponsoring a youth hunt on Saturday, Oct. 28 @ 8 am for ages 12-17. The hunt starts at 9 am at the Milroy City Hall. Please see posters for details.
Please come to the office to accept your Panther Pride awards: Annika Knapper, Audrey Johnson, and Christian Wendland.
Panther Daily
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Jr. High Lunch Rotation: A 8th graders eat first, 7th graders meet in the cafeteria, and 9th graders meet in the gym.
NHS members, please see the bulletin board outside Mrs. Larsen's room before Noon TODAY for some important info
There will be a Saturday detention this week from 8 am-12 noon in Room 150. Please enter through door #1. Students attending need to bring something to work on or to read. Talking and food will not be permitted. Once they have finished their detention time, they will be expected to immediately leave the building.
Anyone interested in a job at Lakeside Hideaway, please call Matt Schreier at 763-3338
All seniors will hand in their backpacks with their nametags, laptops, and power cords on Friday, 8th period starting at 2:40 to Room 150.
Please have all of your personal items out of your backpack when you are checking them in.
ATTENTION ALL PERSPECTIVE BEHIND THE WHEEL STUDENTS: There are only five (5) time slots open for driving in June and July is filling up fast! See Mr. Michelson ASAP if you wish to complete your driving this summer.
Attention 7-11 football players, and anyone who plans on playing football next year. There will be a Football meeting in Mr. Kainz's room on Thursday during your lunch period. Bring your lunch with you!
On Friday, May 19 periods 3 and 4 will be switched around. There will be copies of the schedule available on Angela’s desk Friday morning.
On Friday morning, Grades 7-9 will all be in your PLC study halls. 7th and 8th grade will have leadership circles if all of your homework is completed.
Please remember to use good character throughout your day and to the end of the school year. The choices you make determine your reputation, which follows you wherever you go. Make yourself proud and your parents and school, also.
Cheerleaders: remember to turn your clothing order in by this Friday, May 19th!
Please return all Library Books.
In recognition of National Police Week, established in 1962 as a time to honor the men and women who put their lives on the line daily to protect and serve, we pause to honor all law enforcement officers and remember the 143 officers killed in the line of duty last year. When you see an officer in the school, please take time to walk up to them and thank them for their service.
Thank you for using the courtyard as an enjoyable space to sit and enjoy the outdoors. If it is raining, it will be off limits. Remember not to take food out to the courtyard, so we can keep it clean and litter free.
Any students that were interested in the Flight Training Scholarship please see Mrs. Gasca as soon as possible.
The May/June classroom driver’s education dates have been changed. The dates are now: May 30th, 3-6 pm; May 31st, 3-6 pm; June 1, 2, 5-9, 9 am – 12 pm. See Mr. Michelson’s door to find out if you are in the class.
SENIORS:
**The signup sheet for a Senior Class Photo is in the office. An 8 x 10 will be $10—please prepay for it.
***Please check with Jeanette to make sure all of your fees are paid before May 24.
Job opportunity for the summer at a Lutheran Bible Camp. If you are interested please see Mrs. Gasca
8th graders---Please get your $7.00 in to Mrs. Anderson for the movie.
There are two sessions of detention remaining. Seniors only have tone sessions remaining. Seniors that have not served their detention by May 24 will not be able to leave the school after graduation practice until their detention has been served. Please plan ahead as all detention must be served before May 25. Saturday detention will be offered on Saturday, May 20 from 8 am – 12 noon with Mrs. Apperson. This will be your only Saturday opportunity.
Last day for students is Friday, May 26.
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Coming to the Guidance office:
Minnesota West, Wed. Dec. 9 @ 9 am
US Army, Wed. Dec. 9 during noon hour
Sign up in Deb’s office if interested.
8th grade girls BB practice at elementary gym today. Ride the activity bus there.
Did you have a great time watching or being in the fall musical? If so, there's a place for YOU on the Speech Team! Use your dramatic, persuasive, silly, comedic, logical and just plain fun talents, even if you've never used them before! If you're interested in joining or learning more about being a part of the speech team for grades 7-12, come and meet the new coaches and learn more!! Join us Thursday, December 10th right after-school in Mrs. Purrington's room for speech, juice, and brownies!
FCCLA will be selling Orange, Strawberry and Raspberry Julius tomorrow (Wednesday) morning for $1.00 in the foods room. Come get a yummy beverage before school and support the FCCLA!
Japan Club meeting: Thursday during lunch and after school.
Would the juniors who picked up a second ACT permission form last Friday please get it returned to the Guidance Office TODAY.
The chance to serve detention is available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:05-4:30 with Mr. Skoglund in the Metals Shop. There are only about 9 evenings left to serve for semester 1.
Looking ahead to the holiday season, we have three students who are starting a drive to collect gifts such as socks, gloves, slippers, scarves, and handkerchiefs for the 49 senior residents at Prairie View. Their goal is to have at least 49 gifts. There will be posters posted around the school with this information. Please donate them to the office before December 23. What a great time of year to give and make someone else’s day a bit brighter.
FCA huddle will be Dec. 20th 5-6p.m. at the High School.
Please report to the office: detentions
Coming to the Guidance office:
Minnesota West, Wed. Dec. 9 @ 9 am
US Army, Wed. Dec. 9 during noon hour
Sign up in Deb’s office if interested.
8th grade girls BB practice at elementary gym today. Ride the activity bus there.
Did you have a great time watching or being in the fall musical? If so, there's a place for YOU on the Speech Team! Use your dramatic, persuasive, silly, comedic, logical and just plain fun talents, even if you've never used them before! If you're interested in joining or learning more about being a part of the speech team for grades 7-12, come and meet the new coaches and learn more!! Join us Thursday, December 10th right after-school in Mrs. Purrington's room for speech, juice, and brownies!
FCCLA will be selling Orange, Strawberry and Raspberry Julius tomorrow (Wednesday) morning for $1.00 in the foods room. Come get a yummy beverage before school and support the FCCLA!
Japan Club meeting: Thursday during lunch and after school.
Would the juniors who picked up a second ACT permission form last Friday please get it returned to the Guidance Office TODAY.
The chance to serve detention is available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:05-4:30 with Mr. Skoglund in the Metals Shop. There are only about 9 evenings left to serve for semester 1.
Looking ahead to the holiday season, we have three students who are starting a drive to collect gifts such as socks, gloves, slippers, scarves, and handkerchiefs for the 49 senior residents at Prairie View. Their goal is to have at least 49 gifts. There will be posters posted around the school with this information. Please donate them to the office before December 23. What a great time of year to give and make someone else’s day a bit brighter.
FCA huddle will be Dec. 20th 5-6p.m. at the High School.
Please report to the office: detentions
Panther Daily
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Jr. High Lunch Rotation: A (8th lunch line; 7th cafeteria; 9th gym)
Anyone who is in need of community service hours, and can help this coming Sunday morning and afternoon, should see Mrs. Larsen by Wednesday.
There will be a science club meeting during jr high lunch in Miss Kamrud's room and during sr high lunch in Mrs. Rubin's room on Wednesday this week. Also, if you have signed up to bring food for the fundraiser on Thursday, make sure to bring it!
PEER HELPERS: please meet with Mrs. Vondracek in room 150 at 12:03 today for a very quick question.
Lost: a ring that has an infinity symbol on it. If found, please bring to the office. Thank you.
There will be an FCCLA meeting on Weds to discuss a fundraiser. Sr. High Members please meet with Mrs. Pam Anderson at the back of the cafeteria at 12:20. Jr High Members should talk with Mrs. Pam Anderson before or after school on Wednesday.
Any student council member who did not see Mrs. Kor last Wed. needs to see her today.
Dance Practice starts today at 5:00pm in the Wrestling Room. Make sure you have your papers in and a current physical on file with Mr. Tauer
Congrats to the Football Team on the big win on Saturday and advancing to the Section Finals at SMSU on Friday vs. Adrian, 5:00pm.
Congrats to the Volleyball Team as they are the Camden Conference Champs.
Japanese Club meeting for all students including senior high students will be Tuesday, October 27th
The after school program bus will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:35-4:40 at Door #4 (south door) for drop offs in town, in Garvin, and in Balaton. Please be patient and wait.
Do you have an interest in local government, community service, cooperative projects, and the community of Tracy? The Major of Tracy is looking for current TAHS students to apply for a position on the City Youth Advisory Board. Five students will be appointed to the board for a term of two years. The deadline to apply for this is Friday, November 13. Please see signs hanging up about the board. Please come to the office to pick up an application. Applications can be turned in to Angela in the office.
Panther Daily
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Jr. High Lunch Rotation: A (8th lunch line; 7th cafeteria; 9th gym)
Anyone who is in need of community service hours, and can help this coming Sunday morning and afternoon, should see Mrs. Larsen by Wednesday.
There will be a science club meeting during jr high lunch in Miss Kamrud's room and during sr high lunch in Mrs. Rubin's room on Wednesday this week. Also, if you have signed up to bring food for the fundraiser on Thursday, make sure to bring it!
PEER HELPERS: please meet with Mrs. Vondracek in room 150 at 12:03 today for a very quick question.
Lost: a ring that has an infinity symbol on it. If found, please bring to the office. Thank you.
There will be an FCCLA meeting on Weds to discuss a fundraiser. Sr. High Members please meet with Mrs. Pam Anderson at the back of the cafeteria at 12:20. Jr High Members should talk with Mrs. Pam Anderson before or after school on Wednesday.
Any student council member who did not see Mrs. Kor last Wed. needs to see her today.
Dance Practice starts today at 5:00pm in the Wrestling Room. Make sure you have your papers in and a current physical on file with Mr. Tauer
Congrats to the Football Team on the big win on Saturday and advancing to the Section Finals at SMSU on Friday vs. Adrian, 5:00pm.
Congrats to the Volleyball Team as they are the Camden Conference Champs.
Japanese Club meeting for all students including senior high students will be Tuesday, October 27th
The after school program bus will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:35-4:40 at Door #4 (south door) for drop offs in town, in Garvin, and in Balaton. Please be patient and wait.
Do you have an interest in local government, community service, cooperative projects, and the community of Tracy? The Major of Tracy is looking for current TAHS students to apply for a position on the City Youth Advisory Board. Five students will be appointed to the board for a term of two years. The deadline to apply for this is Friday, November 13. Please see signs hanging up about the board. Please come to the office to pick up an application. Applications can be turned in to Angela in the office.
Panther Daily
Monday, September 21, 2015
Jr. High Lunch Rotation: A
Reminder to all students—if you want to hand in late work and be off the noon list, it would be best to hand it in to the box in the office on the counter. Be sure to put your teacher’s name and class period on the paper.
Registration forms for the Fall Classroom Drivers Education Session are now available in Mr. Tauer’s Office.
An admissions counselor from Augustana University in Sioux Falls will be here Monday, September 21 at 12:30 pm. See Deb if interested.
All students interested in joining the Japanese Club....please sign up on a list in Mrs. Amy Anderson's room. Our first meeting will be next week Thursday during lunch.
10th graders – If you are on the Homework List due to late work, you are required to report to the Homework Help Room during senior high lunch, Room 150, with your work to complete and your lunch.
FFA activity night is Monday, Sept. 21 from 6 to 8 pm in the ag shop. Food will be provided. The FFA corn drive is coming up soon and Greenhand Day is Sept. 30. Sign up sheets are in the ag office.
FCA t-shirt orders and the Fields of Faith sheet is in the office for anyone to pick up.
All students can volunteer to help package 23,000 meals for the Food for Kidz event on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at the Caboose from 4-7 pm. You can spend an hour or just a few minutes to see how the process works and to help with the process.
Congratulations to the TAHS FCCLA chapter! The FCCLA members that competed in the regional competition are advancing to state. Great job!
If you are planning on attending the FFA Snow Dance, you must be signed up by 3:00 pm on Thursday, Jan. 22 (today)—no exceptions.
The ASVAB will be given this Thursday, Jan. 22nd at 8:02 in the cafeteria. Students taking the ASVAB (all juniors, exchange students, some seniors) will report directly to the cafeteria when the bell rings and attendance will be taken there.
The missed day of school on Thursday, January 8, 2015, due to inclement weather, will be made up on Monday, February 16 as this was designated a “snow make up day” on our 2014-2015 school calendar.
AFS Chili Fundraiser, Friday, Jan. 23, 5 – 7p.m. at the Boys basketball LQPV game.
Panther Daily
Monday, February 27, 2017
Jr. High Lunch Rotation: A 8th graders eat first, 7th graders meet in the cafeteria, and 9th graders meet in the gym.
Good morning, students and teachers. I would like to remind everyone that, on Thursday, March 2, our eighth grade students will be participating in the National Assessment of Educational Progress. Teachers, please be sure to release those students 5 minutes before the assessment is scheduled to begin. For those students who are participating, please report to your designated locations on time. Every student selected to participate plays an important role in measuring what students across the entire country have learned in school. You have a chance to have an impact on future education policy to improve education across the nation. It is important to participate and do your best. Thank you.
Senior High Knowledge Bowl Students- Bus departs at 5:45 tonight to Pipestone. We will not be stopping for supper, so please eat before we depart.
The bloodmobile will be here tomorrow Feb. 28th from 10:00-1:00. If you are able please donate to our blood bank. If you need a parent permission form please see Mrs. Gasca or Ashley Vue. Students please remember to check in with your teacher before you donate.
Parent Teacher Conferences are in the building tonight from 3:30-7 pm.
Students - Please attend your assigned Ramp Up conferences with your parents. The conference is to help communicate to your parents what you are working on in school and if you are preparing yourself for your postsecondary plans. The second night of conferences is next Monday, March 6.
Ineligibility begins today, February 27. Students not passing or having an incomplete in a class will not compete. As soon as you are passing or the incomplete is made up, you may compete. Students on this list may not leave for open noon hour from Monday, Feb. 27-March 3.
If you are interested in being a football cheerleader next fall, please stop into Mr. Tauer's office and pick up a packet. Tryouts will be held the week of March 6th-9th.
The registration deadline for the trap team is the end of the day February 28th. If you have not registered online by then, you will not be allowed to participate this spring, no exceptions. If you have questions, email Mrs. Rubin.
Our one snow day will be made up in May.
Panther Daily
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Happy Pi Day
Jr. High Lunch Rotation: B 7th graders eat first, 9th graders meet in the cafeteria, and 8th graders meet in the gym.
Sunday night open gym is done for the school year.
There will be Baseball meetings for those planning to play Baseball this spring on Thursday during lunch.
o 7-8-9 at 11:30am in Mr. Kainz Room
· 10-11-12 at 12:15pm in Mr. Kainz Room
Attention current 7th-11th football players and anyone interested in playing football next year - there will be a meeting during your lunch period tomorrow (Wednesday) in Mr. Kainz's room.
Anna Johnston, Quentin Cochran, and Zach Ruppert- please get your know. bowl info. sheets into Mrs. Anderson by Tuesday afternoon.
Next week we will have a Reward Day.
With the start of spring sports today the Balaton Late Bus will once again be moved up to a 5:30pm depart from the high school instead of 6:00pm for the remainder of the school year.
Reminder this Wednesday, March 15th is 6th Grade Big Buddy day here at the High School. If you have a 6th grade big buddy and will be gone Wednesday please let Mrs. Gasca know.
Please come to the office to accept your Panther Pride Award: Kailey Beerman
The senior high lunch group has not been showing their Panther Pride lately, as the cooks and janitors are finding food that has been thrown against the wall.
Please remember that our building is a gift, and we are to take care of it, each and every one of us. Treat your school like it is your home.
Our one snow day will be made up in May.
March 14 is Pi Day. It is a day to celebrate the mathematical constant pi (π) and to eat lots of pie. Celebrated in countries that follow the month/day (m/dd) date format, because the digits in the date, March 14 or 3/14, are the first three digits of π (3.14), Pi Day was founded by Physicist ________in ____.
This afternoon:
Reminder to all current 7th-11th football players and anyone interested in playing football next year - there will be a meeting during your lunch period tomorrow (Wednesday) in Mr. Kainz's room.
Wednesday morning:
Reminder to all current 7th-11th football players and anyone interested in playing football next year - there will be a meeting during your lunch period today in Mr. Kainz's room. Bring your lunch trey to the meeting.
Panther Daily
Monday, March 27, 2017
Jr. High Lunch Rotation: B 7th graders eat first, 9th graders meet in the cafeteria, and 8th graders meet in the gym.
Golf practice will start in the Art room today at 3:15
In the Guidance Office Tuesday, March 28, at 10:00 a.m. - an admissions counselor from UM/Morris. See Deb if interested.
The last nine weeks of the school year starts today. Make it your best nine weeks of the year by staying on top of your daily work! You can do it.
Ineligibility goes into affect Wednesday, March 29. If a student is not passing or has an incomplete in a class at the check point date, they will not compete. All students on the list may not leave for open noon hour for a week, from Wednesday, March 29-Tuesday, April 4.
The following FCCLA received gold awards at the state level:
Marian Schnell - Everyday Equations
Mai See Thao - Interior Design
Mai Dee Vang - Empower the Family (Mai Dee was a top finalist)
The following students are advancing to the National FCCLA Conference:
Ashley Vue - Fashion Construction
Mai See Thao - Interior Design
Ashley Vue also won a $1000 scholarship to use towards college tuition!
Our own Mrs. Campbell received the "New on the Horizon Adviser Award.”
Way to go FCCLA.
The boys basketball banquet for A, B, and C squads will be on Tuesday, March 28 at 6:30 pm in the high school cafeteria. Pick up your banquet form from Angela in the office.
THIS WEEK TUESDAY, MARCH 28TH AND WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29TH ARE BIG BUDDY DAYS. IF YOU WILL NOT BE HERE FOR BIG BUDDIES PLEASE LET MRS. GASCA KNOW. WE ONLY HAVE 2 BIG BUDDY DAYS LEFT THIS YEAR!
Tracy Kids World has employment opportunities. Anyone interested should pick up an application at Tracy Kids World.
16 yrs and above. Looking for 3-6 during school year and 8-11 and 11-6 in the summer.
Our one snow day will be made up in May.
Panther Daily
Monday, April 3, 2017
Jr. High Lunch Rotation: A 8th graders eat first, 7th graders meet in the cafeteria, and 9th graders meet in the gym.
Happy 14th Birthday to Logan Anderson, and 16th to Angelica Dominguez.
There will be a mandatory science club meeting on Thursday April 13th after school. Please make arrangements with your coach, boss, or parents so you can attend; if you were not there, you will not be able to go on the field trip to the Omaha Zoo on May 12th.
If you have not picked up and paid for your science club shirt, do that as soon as possible.
Trapshooting starts on Tuesday, April 4, if you have not made arrangements as to what day you are shooting, please see Mrs. Rubin as soon as possible. For those of you who have not been on the team in the past years, see Mrs. Rubin today before you leave today.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant Tryouts: Friday, April 7th from 6 to 8 pm and Saturday, April 8th from 9-11 am at St. Paul's Catholic Church 221 Washington Street, Walnut Grove, MN. Questions please contact Erin Richards at 507-829-4953 or e-mail at liw.richards@gmail.com
Seniors: Sunday, April 9 – you are being offered an open study time from 12:30- 3pm here at school. You can complete homework and detention at the same time. Graduation is about eight weeks away! You must sign up in the office by end of day this Friday.
Attention all juniors and seniors, the sign-up sheets for Prom are in the office. Please sign-up by Friday, April 7. You may purchase your tickets beginning on Monday, April 10.
Any Freshman who is interested in being a prom attendant, please sign up in the office by Friday, April 7.
All students on the restricted list may not leave for open noon hour for a week, from Wednesday, March 29-Tuesday, April 4.
Our one snow day will be made up in May.
Pledge of Allegiance
Panther Daily
Monday, May 22, 2017
Jr. High Lunch Rotation: C 9th graders eat first, 8th graders meet in the cafeteria, and 7th graders meet in the gym.
We will have our annual cook out today instead of tomorrow. Tacos tomorrow.
Would the following seniors turn in their computers, bags, nametags and cords to Room 150 at this time: Britta Byrne, Regan Davis, Alyssa Gleis, Austin Goettig…..(use list)
Students that have not taken a College Now course through SMSU before, and have it on their schedule for next year, will report to Room 150 on Tuesday, period 7, to complete your application. You will need to bring your laptops.
All students in grades 9-11 will hand in their backpacks with their nametags, laptops, and power cords on Wednesday afternoon, time and place will be announced. Please have all of your personal items out of your backpack when you are checking them in.
As of Friday May 19th we still have over 70 library books checked out. Students return library books to the library. Clean out your locker, backpacks and vehicles and/or bring them from home.
Students wishing to reserve a seat for the summer math credit recovery program should hand in their registration sheet to the office as soon as possible.
The Fall football clothing order is ready to go. The order forms are in Mr. Tauer's office.
ATTENTION ALL PERSPECTIVE BEHIND THE WHEEL STUDENTS: There are only five (5) time slots open for driving in June and July is filling up fast! See Mr. Michelson ASAP if you wish to complete your driving this summer.
The May/June classroom driver’s education dates have been changed. The dates are now: May 30th, 3-6 pm; May 31st, 3-6 pm; June 1, 2, 5-9, 9 am – 12 pm. See Mr. Michelson’s door to find out if you are in the class.
SENIORS:
**The signup sheet for a Senior Class Photo is in the office. An 8 x 10 will be $10—please prepay for it.
***Please check with Jeanette to make sure all of your fees are paid before May 24.
8th graders---Please get your $7.00 in to Mrs. Anderson for the movie.
There are two sessions of detention remaining. Seniors only have tone sessions remaining. Seniors that have not served their detention by May 24 will not be able to leave the school after graduation practice until their detention has been served. Please plan ahead as all detention must be served before May 25.
Last day for students is Friday, May 26.