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I N S I D E T H I S

I S S U E :

Inspire to Learn. Empower to Excel.

The Knights Code Integrity

Unity Loyalty Courage

Perseverance Service

Knights in Action 2-4

Counseling 5-6

Upcoming Dates 7

Announcements 8

Yearbook 9

Royals 10

2017 IHS Varsity Tennis Team

Undefeated and leading the District at 6-0 with one match to

play!

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Knights in Action Choir

The IHS Choir competed for spots in the 2017 TMEA Region 24 All-Region Choir. We have 10 students in the All –

Regions Choir, and 7 of those will move forward to Pre-Area auditions.

Go Knights!!

All Region Mixed Choir and Pre-Area Candidates Sarah Northcutt Paige Romero

Corinne Williams Tanvi Bellam

Kathleen Murray Peyton Diamond

Veena Vyza

All Region Treble Choir Surekha Balakrishnan

Chloe Cohen Madison Ketter

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Knights in Action

Speech & Debate The Knight Speech & Debate Team had an outstanding showing at the Princeton HS tournament on Saturday! The team brought home the sweepstakes runner up trophy due to the outstanding performances of our students. The following students won individual awards: Taha Kahn – 1st place – Varsity Lincoln Douglas Debate and Varsity LD Top Speaker Award Shruthi Garimalla – 1st place – Humorous Interpretation Roopika Menta – 2nd place – Program of Oral Interpretation Alexis King and Taha Khan – 2nd place – Duo Interpretation Daniel Kinghorn – 3rd place – Student Congress Ankita Bantey – 4th place – Informative Speaking Sreeya Pandugu – 4th place – Original Oratory Alexis King & Adeena Sheraz - 4th place - Public Forum Debate Anjali Shashidhar – 5th place – Persuasive Extemporaneous Speaking Zeeshan Shaikh – 6th place – Novice Lincoln-Douglas Debate

Go Knights!!

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Knights in Action Cross Country

Varsity girls took first place at the Fightin' Farmers meet in Farmersville. JV girls also won their division. Varsity and JV boys both each placed 2nd in their division.

Go Knights!!

HOSA HOSA volunteered at the Legacy 22 run last Saturday.

Go Knights!!

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From Counseling

PSAT TESTING – Wednesday, October 11, 2017 Schedule: 10th & 11th Grade: All 10th and 11th grade students will take the PSAT/NMSQT test. The tests will be given during 1A and 2A periods. Afternoon classes (3A and 4A) including CTE Center classes will follow the

regular schedule. Students will not attend 1A or 2A CTE courses. Room assignments for all 10th and 11th graders will be posted in the cafeteria

the week prior to testing. TESTING WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 9:00 AM. Students should report to

the testing room before 9:00AM. 10th graders will need to bring a calculator if they choose to use one; Calcula-

tors will be provided to all 11th graders. Special Education students enrolled in 10th and 11th grade, that have been ex-empt from taking the PSAT/NMSQT, through ARD Committee decision, will have late arrival. Students should arrive at IHS no earlier than 12:20 pm. Report to the gym to wait to be released to 3rd period.

Special Education students enrolled in a centralized program, who are not participating in the PSAT/NMSQT, will have late arrival.

9th & 12th Grade: All 9th and 12th grade students will have late arrival. Students should arrive at

IHS no earlier than 12:20 pm. Report to the gym (parents can drop off in the back by the gym doors. There will be no carpool open in the front of the school).

Regular bell schedule will resume at the beginning of 3rd period (12:40 pm). CTE Center busses will depart from campuses at 1:00 pm. CELL PHONES/ELECTRONIC DEVICES are not allowed in the testing room. Do not bring cell phones to your testing room! Any cell phone or electronic

device (capable of capturing photos or accessing the internet) brought into the testing room will be picked up prior to testing and students will re-ceive a cell phone violation.

All collected electronic devices will need to be picked up from the front office after school by a parent.

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From Counseling

Any student found with an electronic device in the testing room after testing

has begun will face appropriate consequences including the possibility of dismissal from the test and cancellation of scores. Juniors, this especially pertains to you because your PSAT score is linked to scholarship opportuni-ties!

Please leave all personal items in your locker or at home. FOOD AND DRINKS brought to the testing room must be placed by the

door to access during the breaks. Calculators: Although the use of a calculator is not required for this test, it may be helpful for students. Calculators will be provided to all 11th grade students. 10th grade students may bring a scientific or graphing calculator from home

(see list of acceptable calculator below). Mechanical pencils and highlighters are NOT allowed. Students are encour-aged to bring two Number 2 pencils for the testing session.

Upcoming Dates

No School

IHS Office will be closed

9/JV/V Volleyball vs. HHS 5:30/6:30 pm @ IHS

Varsity Football vs. HHS

7:00 pm @ Ford Center

No School

JV Tennis vs. HHS 4:30 pm @ HHS

9/JV/V Volleyball vs. FHS

5:30/6:30 pm @ FHS

Fall Choir Concert 7:00 pm

PSAT Testing 9th & 12th grade late

arrival @ 12:40 pm

9A Football vs. FHS

5:30 pm @ FHS

JV Football vs. FHS 7:00 pm @ FHS

Picture Make Up Day

12:35 - 2:45 pm

FISD Swim Meet @ FISD Natatorium

XC District 13-5 A Meet

Warren Park

Varsity Football vs. FHS Pink Out Game

7:00 pm @ Ford Center

Jostens Senior Graduation

Presentation 12:05-12:35 pm

9/JV/V Volleyball vs. LHS

5:30/6:30pm @ IHS

Swim Meet Carroll HS Natatorium

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Seniors ATTENTION SENIORS!!

THE DEADLINE TO SELECT YOUR YEARBOOK POSE IS

TOMORROW!! For questions or assistance, please contact SchoolPix at 972.334.9140 or by email at

info@schoolpixinc.com.

5th Quarter Tailgate Nacho Party –Friday, Oct 6 after the game.

All Senior information and updates will be on the IHS website under re-

sources/2018 seniors.

http://schools.friscoisd.org/hs/independence/site/resources/2017-seniors

Helping Kids Deal With Bullying Please see the link to get more information on bullying prevention.

http://www.friscoisd.org/departments/guidance-and-counseling/parent-

education-opportunities

Mums and Garters

Follow the link to order your Mums and Garters and help support the IHS Football Booster.

https://www.themumshop.com/

Homecoming

Picture Retake/Make up SchoolPix Inc. will be taking retakes on Oct. 12 for any students who were ab-sent on picture day and for all new students during lunches. School Portrait or-der forms are available in the school office for new students. For students who purchased pictures on original picture day and would like a retake, please fill out the customer service form enclosed in your portrait package. Please return the form along with the entire portrait package to the photographer on retake day. Original packages must be returned to the photographer on retake day in order to receive a replacement package. If you have any questions or need assistance, please call SchoolPix Inc. customer service at 972.334.9140 or email us at info@schoolpixinc.com.

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