GRYPHON ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Wednesday, Feb 27, 2013
"L" Schedule Day
Enrichment/ Early Release Day
In
recognition of Black History Month (February):
Percy L. Julian: (1899-1975) Alabama-born Julian held a bachelor's degree from DePauw
University, a master's degree from Harvard University, and a Ph.D. from the
University of
Vienna. His most famous achievement is his synthesis of
cortisone, which is used to treat arthritis and other inflammatory diseases.
·
AP students – see a special note to you about AP exams after
the STEM Habits at the bottom of this announcement.
·
Please be on the lookout for another lost phone - it is a Samsung, big and black, cracked in the
bottom left corner, full touch screen, inside of an otter box case. Lost on
Monday. Turn in to the office if found.
· Science Saturdays, hosted by ORNL – next one is March 2. See Mr. Smith for more details about how to
get involved. Participating in 4 of
these qualifies you for a chance at more opportunities at the lab over the
summer!
·
What do you do to stay fit? Do you go to YMCA
during gym? Do you play tennis? Do you rock climb? What kinds of interesting
activities do you to stay fit? If you want to share your fitness activities and
be featured in the yearbook, then email S039856@student.knoxschools.org
or S022925@student.knoxschools.org
.
Brown Bags: RSVP to
Mr. Smith
o
March 1 - BJ
Marshall, ORNL, Topic: Political Side of Nuclear Power
o
March
8 - Gail Mattson, Society of Women in Engineering, Topic:
Engineering and Women
College/career
news:
·
If you’re filling out testing or college paperwork, our
school’s CEEB code is 431118. See Mrs.
Salerno or the Guidance page on our web site for more.
·
Big Orange STEM Symposium: High school juniors
are invited to the University of Tennessee's Big Orange STEM Symposium on
Saturday, April 6th from 10:00am-3:00pm at Hodges Library. This program
will introduce local high school students to careers and research exploration
in STEM disciplines through active engagement, networking, and hands-on
presentations from experts in the field and community. Registration opens
online at 10:00am on February 18th, http://wp.lib.utk.edu/BOSS/
Please see Mrs. Salerno for more information (Mrs. Ashe is keynote speaker!)
Please see Mrs. Salerno for more information (Mrs. Ashe is keynote speaker!)
Club
Meetings:
·
Asian Culture & Language Club (ACLC): Wednesday during Enrichment in D223.
·
Chess Club meets on Wednesdays
from 8:45 to 9:15 a.m. in the media center.
·
Gryphon Studios, film
club, on Thursday afternoons 4:45 –
6:00 PM, in Room 214 in the
Station. **NOTE – NOT meeting on
February 14.
·
Teens for Christ: Mondays
from 8:45 – 9:15 in D113.
·
Young Life: Wednesdays
from 8:45 – 9:15 in the Mezzanine.
·
Venture Club (STEM career post of scouting) meets Thursdays from 5:30 – 7:00 in room 202.
·
Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) meets every Friday during 2nd lunch in room 222. This group is about spreading tolerance
of diversity in all its forms - all are welcome.
Quote of the day from baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron,
I tell all athletes
to make valuable contacts when you’re playing baseball. The people I made
contact with eventually came back to me to get into business. You have to
prepare yourself by looking at someone who is not in the same picture with you.
Practice L&N
Habits every day: Collaboration, Critical thinking, Design, Innovation,
Inquiry, & Professionalism
Special announcement for AP
students:It is type to sign up
for and pay for any AP Exams you want to take in May. The cost of each
exam is $89 ($53 if student is on free/reduced lunch). Please make checks
out to the L&N STEM Academy with the name of the AP
exam(s) you are paying for in the memo line. Students signing up to
take these exams must also complete a registration form which can be found on
the Guidance page of STEM's website.
Payments and registration forms will be accepted
by Mrs. Salerno in the guidance lobby during the following dates and times:
Tuesday, Feb. 26th 9:00-9:30 am
Wednesday, Feb. 27th 9:00-9:30 am
Thursday, Feb. 28th 9:00-9:30 am
Tuesday, March 5th 9:00-9:30
Wednesday, March 6th 9:00-9:30
Thursday, March 7th 9:00-9:30
Other times can be scheduled by request of the
student or parent as needed.
No
payments or registrations forms will be accepted nor refunds issued after
Friday, March 15th!
Becky Ashe
STEM Coordinator, Knox County Schools
Principal, L&N STEM Academy -
Impart. Empower. Inspire
ph 865.329.8440 :: fax 865.329.8457
Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are clearly footprints on the moon.
Songwriter Paul Brendt
