Keeping your school safe is a shared responsibility, and you can play a crucial role in contributing to a safe and welcoming learning environment.
Trust Your Instincts: If you witness something that doesn't seem right or makes you uncomfortable, trust your instincts. Your gut feeling is often a valuable indicator.
Speak Up: Don't hesitate to share suspicious or concerning behavior to a trusted adult, such as a parent, teacher, school counselor, or school resource officer. Sharing your concerns with responsible individuals can help prevent bad actions.
Use Safe2Help Illinois: You have access to this free resource. If you're afraid of retaliation or want to maintain confidentiality, consider using Safe2Help Illinois to share concerns.
Supportive Peer Networks: Encourage your friends to also be vigilant and share any concerning behavior they witness to a trusted adult. A collective effort can make a significant impact.
Promote Inclusivity: Foster a culture of inclusivity and kindness in your school or community. Encourage your peers to treat each other with respect and empathy, reducing the likelihood of negative behaviors.
Intervene Safely: If it's safe to do so, consider intervening in situations where someone is being mistreated or harmed. Seek help from adults or authorities when necessary to ensure everyone's safety.
Be a Role Model: Lead by example. Demonstrate responsible and respectful behavior in your interactions with others. Your actions can influence your peers positively.
If you come across something that seems suspicious or concerning, it's crucial to speak up. Don't hesitate to share it, and continue to do so until you're confident that your concerns are being addressed seriously. In cases where there's a potential threat to someone's life, reach out to someone with the power and authority to take immediate action. Your vigilance and persistence can play a significant role in ensuring safety and preventing harm.
Trust Your Instincts: If you witness something that doesn't seem right or makes you uncomfortable, trust your instincts. Your gut feeling is often a valuable indicator.
Speak Up: Don't hesitate to share suspicious or concerning behavior to a trusted adult, such as a parent, teacher, school counselor, or school resource officer. Sharing your concerns with responsible individuals can help prevent bad actions.
Use Safe2Help Illinois: You have access to this free resource. If you're afraid of retaliation or want to maintain confidentiality, consider using Safe2Help Illinois to share concerns.
Supportive Peer Networks: Encourage your friends to also be vigilant and share any concerning behavior they witness to a trusted adult. A collective effort can make a significant impact.
Promote Inclusivity: Foster a culture of inclusivity and kindness in your school or community. Encourage your peers to treat each other with respect and empathy, reducing the likelihood of negative behaviors.
Intervene Safely: If it's safe to do so, consider intervening in situations where someone is being mistreated or harmed. Seek help from adults or authorities when necessary to ensure everyone's safety.
Be a Role Model: Lead by example. Demonstrate responsible and respectful behavior in your interactions with others. Your actions can influence your peers positively.
If you come across something that seems suspicious or concerning, it's crucial to speak up. Don't hesitate to share it, and continue to do so until you're confident that your concerns are being addressed seriously. In cases where there's a potential threat to someone's life, reach out to someone with the power and authority to take immediate action. Your vigilance and persistence can play a significant role in ensuring safety and preventing harm.
The Pantherbots team # 33524 will be competing Saturday, December 6th at Bellville West High school. The team members need to be there at 8:00am to prepare for competition.
The address of the high school is 4063 Frank Scott Parkway, Belleville, IL 62223. When Arriving/Parking/Entering: We’ll have signs out directing you to the parking lot and entrance. You’ll be making a turn off of Frank Scott Parkway, heading to the large parking lot on the west side of the campus between the football stadium and the main entrance. Coming from the north, DON’T take the first right turn into the high school or any of the parking lots before arriving at the large main lot . Take the second entrance. And go directly to what would appear to be the back of the school (but is actually the main entrance). Park anywhere in that lot. When you enter, the registration table will be in the lobby. The main competition area, the team pits and spectator areas are in the gym. We’ll also be using some classrooms for the Innovation Project and Robot Design judging – the specific rooms will be announced on the day of the tournament. For lunch and an informal gathering spot, we’ll be in the cafeteria (The “Commons”) right across the hall from the gym. The rest of the school is off limits.
Teams will be able to arrive and check in at 8AM. Unless we have specifically coordinated an early arrival (like to help finalize the setup), please do not arrive before 8 – we’re going to need every last moment of calm to ensure that everything is in readiness before the chaos is unleashed! We intend to have a Coaches Meeting about 9 to discuss any details, updates or questions. We’ll do an Opening Ceremony about 9:30, then it’ll be “Let the Games Begin”! We hope to have the robot runs and judging wrapped up by mid-afternoon, then the Awards and Closing Ceremony by late afternoon – perhaps at 4PM. We’ll be passing out detailed team schedules at team check-in on tournament day…maybe emailing them a couple days in advance if the stars align. As always, while we typically get things started on time, the time we wrap up is dependent on a million details – ability of the referees, judges and teams to adhere to the schedule, awards allocation, any unforeseen events, etc. So don’t hold me to “what time will we be finished”...the answer up until sometime after lunch on the day of the tournament is
We will take a break for lunch… not long enough for an entire team to depart the facility, but time for the team to eat in the Commons. Each team is responsible for its own lunch arrangements. At this time we are still awaiting word as to whether there will be concessions/pre-order lunch options available. Regardless, there are a number of food options in local area (a shopping center with fast food restaurants and pizza delivery). If concessions/pre-order is available, we’ll let you know.
Rob & Laura Cooper
The address of the high school is 4063 Frank Scott Parkway, Belleville, IL 62223. When Arriving/Parking/Entering: We’ll have signs out directing you to the parking lot and entrance. You’ll be making a turn off of Frank Scott Parkway, heading to the large parking lot on the west side of the campus between the football stadium and the main entrance. Coming from the north, DON’T take the first right turn into the high school or any of the parking lots before arriving at the large main lot . Take the second entrance. And go directly to what would appear to be the back of the school (but is actually the main entrance). Park anywhere in that lot. When you enter, the registration table will be in the lobby. The main competition area, the team pits and spectator areas are in the gym. We’ll also be using some classrooms for the Innovation Project and Robot Design judging – the specific rooms will be announced on the day of the tournament. For lunch and an informal gathering spot, we’ll be in the cafeteria (The “Commons”) right across the hall from the gym. The rest of the school is off limits.
Teams will be able to arrive and check in at 8AM. Unless we have specifically coordinated an early arrival (like to help finalize the setup), please do not arrive before 8 – we’re going to need every last moment of calm to ensure that everything is in readiness before the chaos is unleashed! We intend to have a Coaches Meeting about 9 to discuss any details, updates or questions. We’ll do an Opening Ceremony about 9:30, then it’ll be “Let the Games Begin”! We hope to have the robot runs and judging wrapped up by mid-afternoon, then the Awards and Closing Ceremony by late afternoon – perhaps at 4PM. We’ll be passing out detailed team schedules at team check-in on tournament day…maybe emailing them a couple days in advance if the stars align. As always, while we typically get things started on time, the time we wrap up is dependent on a million details – ability of the referees, judges and teams to adhere to the schedule, awards allocation, any unforeseen events, etc. So don’t hold me to “what time will we be finished”...the answer up until sometime after lunch on the day of the tournament is
We will take a break for lunch… not long enough for an entire team to depart the facility, but time for the team to eat in the Commons. Each team is responsible for its own lunch arrangements. At this time we are still awaiting word as to whether there will be concessions/pre-order lunch options available. Regardless, there are a number of food options in local area (a shopping center with fast food restaurants and pizza delivery). If concessions/pre-order is available, we’ll let you know.
Rob & Laura Cooper
Reminder!!! Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 19 is the last day to order Ballin' for a Cure shirts!
https://www.wilfordprinting.com/ballin-for-a-cure-25?fbclid=IwZnRzaAOKC2hleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe6r-I3x_Qvr1K41ZizGpchzIOJH5973Ot028Lcn01ZVb_F7O7VXIZeDAF1Qs_aem_vnzsAHaTWFmEAZJW5liFjQ
Girls Basketball Announcement! Due to sickness, Iuka is only able to play a Varsity game tonight. It will start at 6:00 PM
Thanks to Angie, Jessie, and Shane Hayes the Panther library is up and running! Alumni don't forget to drop off a book to donate with your name and year you graduated.
Did you know? November 15th is Illinois' School Board Member's Day
Picture Day tomorrow! We'll be doing retakes and JV/Varsity cheer & basketball photos. Please make sure students bring their uniforms with them as pictures will begin first thing in the morning.
All PE classes will be outside tomorrow (11/14).
With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, take a break from cooking on Sunday, December 14! Our 8th grade class appreciates your support! Tickets will be available shortly!
This QR code links to a Facebook support group for parents helping their children read at home. It has resources and tools but also provides a discussion platform. Thought some of you may be interested! It's hosted by our curriculum provider, IMSE.
More from the Veterans program!
On Friday the Field FOCAL Club and Music Department hosted a Veterans Day meal and program. We are grateful for their service!
FOCAL will be sponsoring the "Ballin' for a Cure" basketball game on Thursday, December 4 against Spring Garden. All profits will be donated to the American Cancer Society! Shirts are available at this link for anyone who wants to order! Deadline is November 19.
https://www.wilfordprinting.com/ballin-for-a-cure-25
Attention Panther basketball fans! Here is the apparel order for this season. Instructions for ordering are on the top of the order form. The store closes next Sunday, November 16!
3rd grade celebrated Children's Book Week with pj's, popcorn, blanket forts, and of course, reading! 😄
All PE classes will be outside tomorrow (11/7). Students won't need to wear their tennis shoes due to having the program.
Thank you!!
Thank you!!
Reminder! The Veterans Day Program is tomorrow at 1:00 PM. Students are asked to wear red, white, and blue. School will dismiss immediately following the program at approximately 2:00 pm. Additionally, there is no school Monday & Tuesday, the 10th and 11th.
Field School received an anonymous donation of 25 pounds of frozen hamburger to serve the community. If your family could use a pound or two please call the office at (618) 755-4611. We will post on our Facebook page when all meat has been spoken for.
We also felt this list would be helpful for families to know where food pantries are in the county.
We also felt this list would be helpful for families to know where food pantries are in the county.
Check out services offered by the Jefferson County Health Department.
Thank you, Mt. Vernon Rotary for helping to keep the Panthers warm this winter.
