STEM STUDENT Announcements for 5/21/13

Report cards will be mailed home later this week.

LAST GRYPHON ANNOUNCEMENTS

For 2012-13 School Year!

"N" Schedule Day

FINAL EXAM PERIOD

 

·      Be reminded students – if you did not return an early dismissal slip you must check out through the front office according to normal procedures to leave before 4:30.  We take roll in the Commons Area after lunch (at 12:55) – students not properly checked out or having returned permission slips are counted as being off campus without permission – which is an Out of School Suspension – don’t start next year on suspension!  Be where you are supposed to be!

 

·      Yearbooks are here – you can pick them up in the BookStore before 9:30 and after 12:20 today. 

 

·      Car riders – they will be setting up for an event for 15,000 Destination Imagination participants this week – SO, this whole week - all cars need to use alternate drop off AND pick up locations!

 

·      If you ordered t-shirts from the PTSA this spring you can pick them up in the front office any day this week.

 

·      Congratulations to the following Juniors for their outstanding participation and leadership during their second year of representing L & N STEM at the Children's Festival of Reading on the World's Fair site on Saturday. Carly Johnson, Bailee Smith, Ben Croisdale, Ben Fomby, Luke Layton, CJ Johnson, Ethan Kearns, Kenneth Foster, Noelle French, Megan Samples, and Miles Veach braved the rain and shared their talents, energy, and enthusiasm (along with a healthy dose of scientific knowledge!) in a great, fun way!  Their young audience was VERY enthusiastic as they learned about different kinds of music, saw magical paper animals, made drums, and tried to sail "boat loads" of money!  A great time was had by all!  Way to go, team!!  

 

·      Congratulations to L&N winners of the recent Public Service Announcement contest sponsored by the Metropolitan Drug Commission and Knox County Health Department.  STEM's Team KAK placed first in the Legal Can Be Lethal category, and their PSA will be aired on TV this summer.  In addition to their PSA being shown on TV, each 1st-place winner received a $100 iTunes gift card.  

Legal Can Be Lethal: 1st- Team KAK (L&N) Kiersten Morris, Alli Lapps, and Katie Chase; 2nd- Crash Test Smarties (L&N) Clay Lockett, Griffen Lewis, Jacklynn Davidson, Tori Hinton, and Madeline Lonas

My Body, My Future: 2nd- Team 14/15 (L&N) Tiffani Whittenberg, Deeanna Witt, and Rowan Howell

People’s Choice: Team KAK (L&N), Team 14/15 (L&N)

 

 

·      Reminder – if you are planning on not being here next year you must officially withdraw from our school.  There is a form to pick up in the front office you will complete so your records and grades will follow you to your next school.  You must also turn in your iPad, case, and charger to avoid fines.

 

·      One last reminder – check your school email account and our website regularly (weekly) over the summer.  We’ll be posting information about summer reading assignments for classes, schoolwide social events, and updates.  Don’t miss out – stay informed!

 

 

 

Quote of the day from Sam Keen

Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability.

 

From all the administration, faculty, and staff – Have a great summer – enjoy yourself, rejuvenate yourself – we’ll see you at the social in June!

 

Practice L&N Habits every day: Collaboration, Critical thinking, Design, Innovation, Inquiry, & Professionalism

 

STEM STUDENT Announcements for 5/20/13

GRYPHON ANNOUNCEMENTS

For Monday, May 20, 2013

"L" Schedule Day

FINAL EXAM PERIOD

·      Students who turned in early release permission slips last week will be dismissed at the end of 2^nd block today.  At that time, all students must move either to the Commons Area for lunch or directly where you’re going off campus.  You will NOT be allowed to leave campus and come back to catch buses at 4:30.  You may, however, check out through the front office when your make-up work or tutoring is completed (following normal check out rules).

·      If you are currently recovering a credit or enrolled in new credit through the Odyssey program, you MUST complete your course(s) by tomorrow!  If you do not complete by this time, you will have to start the Odyssey course over (under Knox County's new guidelines) or earn the credit through an alternate means (i.e. retaking it next year or enrolling in traditional summer school). See Mrs. Salerno if you have questions.

·      National Honor Society will meet on today, May 20 at 8:45 in Room 214.

·      Car riders – they will be setting up for an event for 15,000 Destination Imagination participants this week – SO, this whole week - all cars need to use alternate drop off AND pick up locations!

·      If you ordered t-shirts from the PTSA this spring you can pick them up in the front office any day this week.

·      Congratulations to the following Juniors for their outstanding participation and leadership during their second year of representing L & N STEM at the Children's Festival of Reading on the World's Fair site on Saturday. Carly Johnson, Bailee Smith, Ben Croisdale, Ben Fomby, Luke Layton, CJ Johnson, Ethan Kearns, Kenneth Foster, Noelle French, Megan Samples, and Miles Veach braved the rain and shared their talents, energy, and enthusiasm (along with a healthy dose of scientific knowledge!) in a great, fun way!  Their young audience was VERY enthusiastic as they learned about different kinds of music, saw magical paper animals, made drums, and tried to sail "boat loads" of money!  A great time was had by all!  Way to go, team!!  

·      Reminder – if you are planning on not being here next year you must officially withdraw from our school.  There is a form to pick up in the front office you will complete so your records and grades will follow you to your next school.  You must also turn in your iPad, case, and charger to avoid fines.

Quote of the day from Thomas Edison

I will not say I failed 1000 times.  I will say that I discovered there are 1000 ways that can cause failure --

Practice L&N Habits every day: Collaboration, Critical thinking, Design, Innovation, Inquiry, & Professionalism

STEM STUDENT Announcements for 5/17/13

GRYPHON ANNOUNCEMENTS

For Friday, May 17, 2013

"N" Schedule Day

FINAL EXAM PERIOD

·    You’ve made it to the last full day of classes for 2012-13!  Stay focused, you still have work to do, but the end is in sight!

·      All library materials borrowed throughout the year are due today!  Don’t get fined because you didn’t return something.

·      If you are currently recovering a credit or enrolled in new credit through the Odyssey program, you MUST complete your course(s) by next Tuesday, May 21.  If you do not complete by this time, you will have to start the Odyssey course over (under Knox County's new guidelines) or earn the credit through an alternate means (i.e. retaking it next year or enrolling in traditional summer school). See Mrs. Salerno if you have questions.

·      National Honor Society will meet on Monday, May 20 at 8:45 in Room 214.

·      Car riders – they will be setting up for the Reading Festival on the World’s Fair Site this Friday and then will be hosting an event for 15,000 Destination Imagination participants next week – SO, starting today through the last day of school all cars need to use alternate drop off AND pick up locations!

·      Reminder – if you are planning on not being here next year you must officially withdraw from our school.  There is a form to pick up in the front office you will complete so your records and grades will follow you to your next school.  You must also turn in your iPad, case, and charger to avoid fines.

Quote of the day from a Chinese saying

Teachers open the door.  You enter by yourself.

Practice L&N Habits every day: Collaboration, Critical thinking, Design, Innovation, Inquiry, & Professionalism

TESTING Announcements for 5/17/13

GRYPHON TESTING ANNOUNCEMENTS

For May 17, 2013

TEST AND BELL SCHEDULE:

This week, all week long – regular bell schedule – although bells will be turned off.  Your teachers will dismiss classes.  No announcements over the intercom this week due to ongoing AP testing.

You will go to your regular L & N classes all day long. 

Friday, 5/17, you will take finals in your N3 and N4 blocks. These are the last regularly scheduled meetings of these classes.

All teachers are required to have an assignment for all classes, even if you have already had an AP exam or state EoC.  Some classes will be taking local EoCs (the same test given across the whole county) and some will be taking teacher-created tests just for your class. 

Please keep in mind the following security measures we’ve asked your teachers to follow as they have you take exams:

  Students do not write on the exam (for systemwide EoCs) under any circumstance.

  Students should not be on their phones, iPads, etc. at any point while students are testing. 

  Students should not be allowed to leave class unless there is an emergency while students are testing.

Monday, 5/20, you will take your L1 and L2 class finals.  IF YOU’VE TURNED IN YOUR EARLY EXAM RELEASE PERMISSION SLIP, you will be dismissed to leave school at 12:22.  If not, you will report the the Commons for lunch (everybody at once) and will stay there unless a teacher comes to get you for make up work until 4:30.

Tuesday, 5/21, you will take your N1 and N2 class finals.  IF YOU’VE TURNED IN YOUR EARLY EXAM RELEASE PERMISSION SLIP, you will be dismissed to leave school at 12:22.  If not, you will report the the Commons for lunch (everybody at once) and will stay there unless a teacher comes to get you for make up work until 4:30.

* NOTE:  Students who leave early on Monday and Tuesday are to leave campus and NOT be on any Knox County School campus.  Those who are caught on other high school, middle, or elementary campuses will be taken to Juvenile and charged with criminal trespassing!  This is the same for the whole county!

The ONLY students who should be in the building on May 22 are those who owe a teacher make up assignments.

STEM STUDENT Announcements for 5/10/13

GRYPHON ANNOUNCEMENTS

For Friday, May 10, 2013

"L" Schedule Day

ACADEMIC PUSH PERIOD

·  If you are currently recovering a credit or enrolled in new credit through the Odyssey program, you MUST complete your course(s) by May 21.  If you do not complete by this time, you will have to start the Odyssey course over (under Knox County's new guidelines) or earn the credit through an alternate means (i.e. retaking it next year or enrolling in traditional summer school). See Mrs. Salerno if you have questions.

·  All checked out materials are due in the Media Center by Friday, May 17.  This includes books, USB drives, and SD cards.  No materials will be checked out after this date.  If you have outstanding fines and/or overdue books, please see Mrs. Ellis immediately.  

 

·      Interested in traveling abroad over Spring Break 2014? Have you always dreamed of visiting France, Ireland, Italy, or England?  If so, come to the interest meeting on THIS MORNING at 8:45 in Room 214.  We will discuss where we want to travel, the cost, and what you need to do now to prepare for a trip of a lifetime.

·      This Friday there is an event at World’s Fair Park so we need to use alternate drop off and pick up both morning and afternoon on Friday.

Brown Bags:  Brown Bag series has concluded for this year – thank you for your attendance and participation.  Our first speaker for next year (August 23) is County Mayor Tim Burchett!

College/career news:

·   ACT Question of the day http://www.act.org/qotd/

·   Summer School info – applications available online now.  Click on “guidance” tab on our website for more info.

·   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.

Club Meetings:

·    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.

  

·   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 2^nd lunch in room 222.  This group is about spreading tolerance of diversity in all its forms - all are welcome.

·   Peer study group meets every Tuesday from 5:00 – 7:30 at the Lawson McGhee library (downtown branch).

Quote of the day from Albert Einstein

Creativity is intelligence having fun.

Practice L&N Habits every day: Collaboration, Critical thinking, Design, Innovation, Inquiry, & Professionalism

TESTING Announcements for 5/10/13

GRYPHON TESTING ANNOUNCEMENTS

For Friday, May 10, 2013

FRIDAY’S TEST AND BELL SCHEDULE:

AP Language & Comp students should be in the STEM space by 7:45 a.m.

AP Statistics students should be in the Depot Teacher Workroom by 12:00 p.m.

FRIDAY – regular bell schedule – although bells will be turned off.  Your teachers will dismiss classes.

Subject test for	If you are in this class	Go to this room for testing
Any state EoC	Anyone who has missed a test this week – you can check with Mrs. Salerno if you’re not sure – this is your LAST chance to take this test that counts for 25% of your final course grade!!	Commons Area

ALL STUDENTS PLEASE NOTE:  WE ARE USING THE COMMONS AS A TESTING AREA DURING 1^ST BLOCK.  YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GO THROUGH THE COMMONS AREA AFTER 9:30!!!

Looking ahead – Monday, May 13:  AP Physics B – 12:00 in Depot Workroom

STEM STUDENT Announcements for 5/9/13

GRYPHON ANNOUNCEMENTS

For Thursday, May 9, 2013

"N" Schedule Day

ACADEMIC PUSH PERIOD

·  If you are currently recovering a credit or enrolled in new credit through the Odyssey program, you MUST complete your course(s) by May 21.  If you do not complete by this time, you will have to start the Odyssey course over (under Knox County's new guidelines) or earn the credit through an alternate means (i.e. retaking it next year or enrolling in traditional summer school). See Mrs. Salerno if you have questions.

·  All checked out materials are due in the Media Center by Friday, May 17.  This includes books, USB drives, and SD cards.  No materials will be checked out after this date.  If you have outstanding fines and/or overdue books, please see Mrs. Ellis immediately.  

·    See the attached form if you are interested in Credit Recovery courses this summer.  The first (2 week) session is for courses in which you are currently enrolled and do not pass (must finish with a minimum average to be eligible).  The second (3 week) session may be used for finishing old or getting new credit.  You must complete the application and turn it in to Mrs. Salerno to be considered.

 

·      Interested in traveling abroad over Spring Break 2014? Have you always dreamed of visiting France, Ireland, Italy, or England?  If so, come to the interest meeting on May 10^th at 8:45 in Room 214.  We will discuss where we want to travel, the cost, and what you need to do now to prepare for a trip of a lifetime.

·      This Friday there is an event at World’s Fair Park so we need to use alternate drop off and pick up both morning and afternoon on Friday.

This week and next is the window for state EoCs and AP exams.  Watch every day for a separate “TESTING Announcement” in your email box.

Please remember that even though you are taking state End of Course Exams, your courses are not over.  Your teachers still have assignments, projects, and something to be in class for everyday!  Finish strong!

Brown Bags:  Brown Bag series has concluded for this year – thank you for your attendance and participation this year.  Our first speaker for next year (August 23) is County Mayor Tim Burchett!

College/career news:

·   ACT Question of the day http://www.act.org/qotd/

·   Summer School info – applications available online now.  Click on “guidance” tab on our website for more info.

·   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.

Club Meetings:

·    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.

·   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 2^nd lunch in room 222.  This group is about spreading tolerance of diversity in all its forms - all are welcome.

·   Peer study group meets every Tuesday from 5:00 – 7:30 at the Lawson McGhee library (downtown branch).

Quote of the day from Gail Devers

Every Accomplishment starts with the decision to try.

Practice L&N Habits every day: Collaboration, Critical thinking, Design, Innovation, Inquiry, & Professionalism