
Update: There will be no JV girls game played today at Arickaree. The games will be played as followed.
Date: Saturday, 1/11
Site: Arickaree
JH Start Time: 1:00 PM
Order of JH Games: Girls B (2Q), Girls A, Boys A
Order of HS Games: Boys JV/ Girls V/ Boys V

No Pee-Wee basketball games tomorrow. Practice as usual.

Flagler School will be closed today due to weather and travel conditions. Report cards will go out on Monday.

Flagler School will be on a 2 hour delayed start today as we assess weather and travel conditions. Buses will run 2 hours later than normal and classses will be begin at 10:00 AM. Breakfast will not be served.

Panther Athletics for 1/6-1/11
Saturday 1/11 - JH & HS Basketball @ Arickaree - 1:00 PM
Order of JH Games: Girls B (2Q), Girls A, Boys A
Order of HS Games: JVG (2Q), JVB, VG, VB

REMINDER about the meeting TOMORROW
The 7th grade class was given the Idalia basketball game on January 28th to serve their class supper. We need to have a class/parent meeting to solidify our meal options and iron out details. We would like to hold a meeting on January 7th @ 6:30 in Mrs. Loutzenhiser's room. Please reach out with any questions. sloutzenhiser@af20.net

We are excited to announce the formation of a new District Accountability Committee within our school, and we would be honored to have you join us as a member. The Accountability Committee is being established to ensure transparency, integrity, and active participation in our schools activities and decision making processes.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Accountability committee, we encourage you to come to our initial meeting on January 15th at 6:00 PM in the school cafeteria.
We look forward to working together to create a transparent, accountable, and thriving school community. If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact Kelly Packer at kpacker@af20.net.

Panther Athletics for 12/16-12/20
Thursday 12/19 - HS Basketball vs. Genoa-Hugo @ home- 4:30 PM
Order of Games: JVB, VG, VB
Friday 12/20 - HS Basketball vs. Hanover @ home - 4:30 PM
Order of Games: JVB, VG, VB

We will be recognizing our Little Dribbler players during the halftime of the girls basketball game tomorrow 12/12. Please come in your Little Dribbler shirts to be recognized for all your hard work!
The high school dance team will be performing at halftime of the boys game tomorrow 12/12.
Go Panthers!

GRADUATION DATE CHANGE
The Graduation Ceremony will now be on Sunday, May 25th instead of Saturday, May 24th. All other details will remain the same.

Panther Athletics for 12/9-12/14
Thursday 12/12 - HS Basketball Tournament @ Flagler @ 4:00 PM
Order of Games:
Kit Carson vs. Weldon Valley - Girls - 4:00 PM
Kit Carson vs. Weldon Valley - Boys - 5:30 PM
Flagler vs. Miami-Yoder - Girls 7:00 PM
Flagler vs. Miami-Yoder - Boys 8:30 PM
Friday 12/13 - HS Basketball Tournament @ Flagler @ 4:00 PM
Order of Games:
TBD
Good luck to the basketball teams!
Saturday 12/14 - HS Dance Championships @ Denver Coliseum
Hip/Hop Dance Team dances at 1:30 PM.
There will be a send off for the high school cheer team at 8 AM along main street. Good luck to the Dance Team!

FINALS SCHEDULE FOR GRADES 7-12
Finals will be held for grades 7-12 on next Tuesday and Wednesday. Odd-numbered periods will be on Tuesday (12/17) and even-numbered periods on Wednesday (12/18). See below for the detailed schedule:
12/17
1st Period Final: 8:00-9:46
Nutrition Break: 9:47-9:57
3rd Period Final: 9:59-11:46
Lunch: 11:47-12:23
5th Period Final: 12:24-2:11
7th Period Final: 2:14-4:00 (6-8 Basketball/Specials will be on normal schedule)
12/18
2nd Period Final: 8:00-9:46
Nutrition Break: 9:47-9:57
4th Period Final: 9:59-11:46
Lunch: 11:47-12:23
6th Period Final: 12:24-2:11
8th Period Final: 2:14-4:00 (6-8 Basketball/Specials will be on normal schedule)

PARENT & SENIOR FAFSA NIGHT
Please join us on December 11th at 5:30 PM in the Library for a presentation from MCC and assistance filling out the FAFSA.

The JH Basketball games at Stratton next week have been moved to Monday 12/9 at 4:00 PM.
Order of Games:
B girls, A girls, A boys
Go Panthers!

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM ON THURSDAY
The School Christmas Program is this Thursday at 6:30 PM in the Gym! The students have been working hard and look forward to showing off their talents.
PK-5th Grade - Please report to your classrooms by 6:00 PM dressed in your Christmas Best.
6th-12th Music Students - Please report to the Music Room by 5:30 PM dressed in your Concert Black.
We look forward to celebrating the season with you all!

Panther Athletics for 12/2-12/7
Tuesday 12/3 - JH Basketball @ Limon - 4:30 PM
Order of Games:
Small Gym - Boys A
Big Gym - Girls C (2Q), B, A
Friday 12/6 - HS Basketball vs. Cheyenne Wells @ home - 4:00 PM
Order of Games: JVG (2Q), JVB, VG, VB
Saturday 12/7 - JH Boys & HS Boys vs Agate @ home - 1:00 PM
Order of Games: JH Boys A, HS JV Boys

WINTER SPIRIT WEEK
Winter Spirit Week will be the week of December 9th-13th. See the themes below for each day:
Merry Monday: Dress like an elf, Santa, reindeer, etc.
Tuesday: Mele Kalikimaka (Hawaiian shirt)
Wednesday: Ugly Sweater Day
Thursday: Ho Ho Homies Christmas Card Day (Dress like a family Christmas card with your friends)
Friday: Twas the Night before Winter Break come In your favorite Christmas Pajamas

BOOK FAIR
The Scholastics Book Fair is NEXT WEEK! It will be open to students and the public from 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Monday through Wednesday, Thursday from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM, and Friday from 7:30 - after the basketball games. Below is a schedule of when each class will have the opportunity to shop the fair if you would like to send your student with money or join them during that time. Also, Santa will be here to read to children on Friday, Dec 6th at 6:00 PM, so mark your calendars for that!
PK: Monday 9:15 - 9:45
K: Wednesday 2:30 - 3:00
1st: Thursday 3:00 - 3:30
2nd: Thursday 1:20 - 1:50
3rd: Tuesday 9:15 - 9:45
4th: Tuesday 12:45 - 1:15
5th: Tuesday 2:15 - 2:45

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR KNOWLEDGE BOWL MEET
We are in need of several volunteers for the Junior High Knowledge Bowl tournament we are hosting on December 6th from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM to either read questions or serve as a timer in competition rooms. This will be a great opportunity to show off our school and support Middle School students in Eastern and Southeastern Colorado. For more information or to volunteer, contact Chris Huelskamp at chuelskamp@af20.net.

CORRECTION:
The Volleyball All Star game will be played in Hugo tomorrow, 11/22 at 6:00 PM. Congratulation to Lexi Witt & Sydnie Berry!