2024 Panorama Fall Update by Kasey Huebner

U P D A T E

NOTES FROM SUPERINTENDENT HUEBNER PANORAMA

Attendance Policy

A new policy that is directed from the state has now been approved by the Panorama Board of Education The first and second readings were done at our September meetings This is a mandatory policy change as the state makes attendance a priority. This essentially means that even excused absences are now calculated in the chronic absenteeism calculation with some exemptions. Click the image to read more.

The purpose of our Panorama Professional Development document is to provide an update to all community members with a detailed overview of the goals and alignment of our Professional Development and expectations for staff to ensure our work is connected with our district priorities. Click the plan to the left to have access to our district plan

Panorama Professional Development Plan

Girls GIRLS

Boys

Strength

Follow these activities pages for up-to-date information on all your favorite activities.

PANORAMA TOGETHER, WE ARE

RUN, HIDE, FIGHT TRAINING FOR STAFF

On September 20th, the Panorama staff will participate in a safety training session to refresh their understanding of protocols for different situations. Our staff works hard to ensure these protocols are understood and reviewed annually by all staff. We will continue to work and look at ongoing improvements to ensure the safety of everyone in our school Our #1 goal is to be as proactive as possible by building strong relationships with all students. Thank you for trusting us with your children! We will do everything possible to ensure their well-being.

Post goes VIRAL!

Our elementary school’s video of the first day of school pledge goes viral on Facebook. The post was played over 2 million times with over 100,000 post reactions Pretty good for a small school in IOWA!

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SEPTEMBER 22ND - IRON GAMES!

�� HS DRESS UP DAYS ARE HERE! �� Get ready to strut your stuff:

**Tuesday - Life (Decade Day)**

6th: Rockin' the 90’s

7th: Groovin' the 60’s

8th: Totally tubular 80’s

9th: Y2K vibes (2000’s)

10th: Back to the 90’s again!

11th: 80’s encore

12th: Far out 70’s

**Thursday - Twister Class Colors**

6th: Neon brilliance

7th: Red hot

8th: Purple power

Freshmen: Sunny yellow

Sophomores: Green machine

Juniors: Blue crew

Seniors: Pretty in pink

Staff: All in black!

Don’t forget to check the Activities Schedule for the full scoop on Homecoming Week fun!

�� **FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH** ��

NEW THIS YEAR! ��

Get ready for the 2024 Homecoming Parade of Students! Kicking off at 2 PM, our talented High School students, currently participating in an activity, will parade down Market Street, leading to a Community Pep Rally at the Panora Town Square. Pep rally will start after parade arrives at town square.

Line those streets, cheer like there's no tomorrow, and then let’s gather at the town square for an electrifying Pep Rally! Let’s go, PANTHERS! ��

Monday 9/23 - Homecoming Court

Tuesday 9/24 - Volleyball Players

Wednesday 9/25- HS Band

Thursday 9/26- Cross Country Team Friday 9/27- Football Players / CheerleadersPax the Panther!

Click here to see a video from our cross country meet - Thank you Mr. Dorhout for the drone footage!

Portrait of a Graduate Survey Results

Panorama Schools conducted a survey within our community last spring to gather valuable feedback, and we are excited to share the results This data will help us refine our daily processes to better prepare students for their upcoming journeys

Purpose: The survey aims to engage the community by capturing a well-rounded perspective on the skills, values, and attributes they believe students should have upon graduating from Panorama. This aligns our educational goals with the community's needs. Furthermore, involving the community promotes a sense of ownership and collaboration, fostering a shared vision that enhances the relevance and effectiveness of the educational experience for all Panorama students.

Here are some of the key responses we received from the survey:

WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST CHANGES IN SOCIETY IN THE LAST 25-30 YEARS?

Top three responses:

Technology and the internet

Loss of civility and respect

Speed of communication

MOST IMPORTANT SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Top four responses:

Need to balance technology and other interpersonal interactions with others

Communication Skills: Reading/writing, Speaking in groups, communicating with others

Listening

Financial awareness and Responsibility

OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES THAT ALL GRADUATES SHOULD POSSESS TO SUCCESSFULLY CONTRIBUTE TO SOCIETY.

Top four responses:

Exhibit work skills; effort, attitude, productivity

Be financially literate

Be resilient

Develop Coping Skills

PANORAMA STAFF CELEBRATIONS

Dave Simmons - Director of Maintneance / Head Custodian

Dave Simmons has worn many hats in the district, from zipping around as a bus driver to getting his hands dirty as a mechanic. Now, he’s leveling up to the awesome roles of head maintenance and head custodian! But don’t worry, he’s not giving up his bus route driving is still one of his jam-packed favorite parts of the day! We’re lucky to have Dave on our team! Big cheers for you, Dave! ��

Sonya Pierce - District Office

Have you noticed a fresh voice on the line when calling into our district office? Sonya Pierce, who hopped on board at the tail end of last school year as been working in our district office and doing a fantastic job. She’s been juggling her many roles like a pro, and its been fun getting to know her and her family. She has been a part of the Panorama family as a student and happy to have her back “home!”

Jimi Jo Allen - Elementary Office

Jimi Jo Allen has officially landed in our elementary office this year, and she's nailing the learning curve! After rocking it as an associate, she’s successfully transitioned to the elementary office. She’s a great first impression as people visit our elementary office We’re thrilled to have you on the crew, Jimi Jo! ��

Terri Gilliam - Elementary Head Cook

Terri Gilliam has leveled up from elementary cook to the big cheese head cook! She's already flexing her leadership muscles and whipping up a kitchen vibe that's as warm and inviting as a fresh batch of cookies!