Volume 20 April 15, 2016

JR. PANTHER NEWS Staff: Kabir Bhakta, Trent Herrick, Tyce Jerby, Selena Johnson,

Austin Miller, Kylie Solida, Kristen Wells, Ashlyn Cole, Parker Dibble, Jenna Hoover, and Aaron Lenker

Tracksters Succeed at Season Opener in Norton

Just like every year, the track team headed to Norton to compete for the first time. It was a windy one, but that didn't affect our awesomeness! It was fun to hang out as a team and test our abilities in the various events. Good job, Panthers!

Positive Panthers

Reading Buddies Help Younger Kids Succeed 📕 👫

Elementary teacher Mrs. Biggs was wanting to find a way to motivate her readers to reach new goals. She approached Mrs. Thaden about the "reading buddies" idea, who then selected 6th grade students who were responsible, motivated, and would be willing to donate some time outside the classroom to motivate students who are younger than them. Since they are separated by buildings, the idea of video chatting was born. The students video chat one day a week. They discuss the book that is being read, strategies that may help, and they do a brief summary of the book and try to inspire/challenge their buddies to set goals that will be beneficial. It's a win-win!

Gibbs Goes For Gold

Our very own Lauren Gibbs had an awesome day at Job Olympics on Wednesday. She got a participation medal for sorting mail, a bronze medal in towel folding, a silver medal in recycling, and a gold medal in shredding paper. Way to go, Lauren! We're so proud of you!

Staff Members: Sharell Hilbrink and Mrs. Thaden

Lauren w/ Mrs. Ford 😃

Lauren's medals

Last issue's secret students were Noah VanKooten, Sydney Boyle, Eric Moon, and Makenna Russom.

Secret Staff Member 😎

I have brown eyes. My favorite color is purple. My favorite candy is Milk Duds. I like cookies and cream ice cream. My favorite pop is Dr. Pepper. I enjoy reading and singing. I am a K-State fan. My favorite subject was English. Who am I?

Last issue's secret staff member was Mrs. Link.

THIS WEEK'S SECRET STUDENTS

We will reveal the secret people later today.

Grade 8

I have greyish-blue eyes. My favorite color is camouflage. My favorite candy is Pay Day. I like vanilla ice cream. My favorite pop is Mountain Dew. I enjoy fishing. I am a K-State fan. My favorite subject is Social Studies. Who am I?

Grade 7

I have green eyes. My favorite color is crimson. My favorite candy is American gum. I like vanilla ice cream. My favorite pop is Dr. Pepper. I enjoy video games and sports. I am a KU fan. My favorite subject is Social Studies. Who am I?

Grade 6

I have greenish-blue eyes. My favorite color is purple. My favorite candy is Laffy Taffy. I like cotton candy ice cream. My favorite pop is Mountain Dew. I enjoy riding horses and shopping. I am a K-State fan. My favorite subject is P.E. Who am I?

Grade 5

I have brown eyes. My favorite color is red. My favorite candy is Twix. I like chocolate ice cream. My favorite pop is Pepsi. I enjoy playing sports and riding bikes. I am a KU fan. My favorite subject is Language Arts. Who am I?

Wood and Bohl Make High School Squads

High School Pacer and Cheer tryouts were held recently, and two of our 8th grade girls made it! Lexie Wood made Pacer, and Jillian Bohl is a member of the Cheer squad. Good job, ladies!

SOLE Hope Project Gives Africans Shoes and Hope

Mrs. Blank's 5th and 6th graders have been working hard to help people in Uganda, Africa in need of shoes. In Africa, jiggers burrow into feet and lay eggs and damage tissue. Students cut down the seams of the jeans our students donated, trace the pattern, cut out the jeans, and pin the pieces together. After assembly, Mrs. Blank will take the shoe kits to Smith Center student Talyn Mackenzie, who will send them to Uganda. As of today, 119 toddler size 9 shoe kits have been made. Hooray! Week of 4/1: Jacob Mahathey

and Dominic Rudd

Week of 4/8: Aaron Lenker and Jenna Hoover