GRYPHON ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Friday, September 13, 2013
“N” Day Schedule
·
Sadly – we are having problems remembering the
habit of Professionalism when dealing with facilities. Earlier this week, the boys’ bathroom on the
first floor of the Depot building was trashed with wet paper towels thrown
about the walls, floor, and ceiling.
Today, the door was damaged so much it will no longer close
properly. Thus, boys, you have lost the
privilege of a professionally-appointed facility. The door is being removed completely until
such time as the administration feels you have regained our trust. We are investigating, and any student with
knowledge of who is responsible should email any one of the administrators or a
teacher.
·
Final FRC roster is posted outside G006 for
anyone who missed the group email.
·
Join us next Friday, September 20th (NOTE NEW DATE) for SGA Movie Night! We will
be watching The Great Gatsby out on
the plaza starting at 8:00. Parents and siblings are welcome. There is no cost,
but SGA will be selling concessions. Please bring lawn chairs and/or blankets
to sit on.
·
Female students: Are you interested in getting
together with Ms. Stewart and Ms. Keith every other Tuesday morning for “girl
talk”? Anyone interested should come to room 214, Tuesday, Sept 17th,
at 8:45.
·
UT College of Social Work will be providing
classes on 9/21, 10/12, 11/2, 11/16 and 12/7 that help teens with skills
to make smart choices about sex and drugs. For attending the class
they receive a $60 Walmart gift card. Interested students or parents should
call 974-9217 or email svcurtis@utk.edu.
· Join SGA and the STEM Academy
in helping support a cure for breast cancer in our own backyard! Everyone is welcome (family,
friends, students, teachers, parents, etc.). Join our school team
for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure held on Saturday, October 26, 2013, in
World's Fair Park. Sign up here: http://www.komenknoxville.org/komen-race-for-the-cure/ Our team is the L&N
STEM Academy Gryphons. Walk or run, it's sure to be fun!
· Prom Committee is selling Knox County School
coupon books. Price is $10, cash, or
check made payable to L&N STEM Academy.
See any Prom Committee member for more info.
·
9th-11th graders may now sign up for the PSAT.
Information about the PSAT can be found on the Guidance page of the
website. Registration is $14.00 and can
be turned in to Mrs. Johnson in the Guidance office. If payment is an issue for
you, please check with your counselor to request a fee waiver voucher. The deadline
for registration is September 18th
at 4:00 pm. Payment can be made with check or EXACT cash and is
NON-REFUNDABLE. The PSAT will be administered at STEM the morning of
October 16th (the day before Fall Break).
·
Any girl interested in playing powder puff
football email: s023203@student.knoxschools.org. There are no prior skills
required, its free, and fun!
·
Thinking about the military? Our first student to commit has offered to
talk with anyone interested to share his experiences so far and contact info
with the Navy. Email S038947@student.knoxschools.org
Opportunities to be involved with your school:
· Gryphon Gaming Club, Fridays, from 8:45 – 9:15
in room D119. Emphasis is on video
gaming, but all gamers are welcome!
· Health Environmental Issues Organization (HEIO)
meets Wednesday mornings from 8:45 – 9:20 in D116.
· Gryphon Outreach (a volunteer service club) will
hold an interest meeting for freshmen only on Sept. 20, 8:45 a.m., in the STEM
space.
·
There will be a TSA (Technology Students
Association) meeting at 9:00 in G006 on Wednesday, September 11th.
·
Teens for Christ meets Monday mornings at 9:00
in room D113. All are welcome.
·
GSA (Gay Straight Alliance) meet 8:45 – 9:15 on
Thursday mornings in room 222. All are
welcome.
·
Young Life meeting Thursdays at 8:43 in room
D112.
College admissions/visits information:
Recruiters on campus: UT Chattanooga will be here today (9/13) and
Monday. Be sure to respond to the
invitation sent by guidance to be able to attend.
Monday,
September 16 at 6:00 pm at Bearden High School! Mark your calendars
now as this is definitely a night not to be missed!! Maria Furtado,
Executive Director of the non-profit organization, Colleges That
Changes Lives (CTCL), will challenge your approach to compiling a
college list. Hear the latest research on specific campus characteristics and
learning components that lead to a successful college experience. But be
forewarned: your view of popular college rankings will be challenged as these
reports are just one measure of quality among many. Above all, Ms. Furtado will
encourage you to make the college search process a well-informed journey that
leads to the best possible outcome: finding the best college fit.
On Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 6:00 pm at Oak Ridge High School, The University of Chicago will host a College Information Session for interested juniors, seniors and their families. The program will consist of a 20-30 minute presentation about U Chicago, another 20 minutes covering the application process and what highly selective schools are looking for, and then some time for questions. A diversity of materials will be available for families as well. If your child has an interest in U Chicago (or a highly selective college in general), this session is well worth your time!
Quote of the day: from Muhammad Ali:
I am the greatest, I said that even
before I knew I was.
Practice L&N
Habits every day: Collaboration, Critical thinking, Design, Innovation,
Inquiry, & Professionalism
L&N STEM Academy – TN’s First Apple School of Distinction,
2012-13 TN Reward School
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