GRYPHON
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Monday,
February 10, 2014
“N”
Day
· Boys and Girls Tennis
Tryouts: postponed until February 13th
4:45. If we are out of school for
weather, they will be rescheduled. Location:
Tyson Park Tennis Complex. Reminders:
Bring your own Racket, Tennis Shoes, Warm/Proper Clothing. Also per Knox County Schools each student
that participates in a tryout must have a physical from a Medical Doctor from
this school year. If you played another sport here at STEM we will have your
physical on file. If not, you can get a physical at any Walgreens or through
your own doctor. If you have any questions email josh.orrick@knoxschools.org.
·
Students
interested in the Equal Opportunity conference with Fisk University in
Nashville later in February need to come to the War Room (in cafeteria) on
Monday during Advisory. Attendance will
be taken.
·
We are planning
a trip to the USA Science and Engineering Festival in Washington DC, April 24 –
26. Anyone interested in attending needs
to plan on coming to an informational meeting Thursday, Feb 13, at 9:00 in room
104. Email Mrs. Ashe if you’re
interested but can’t make the meeting.
Open to all students – in conjunction with Art Honor Society.
·
There will be
an interest meeting for anyone to learn more about a Water Polo team on Monday,
Feb 10, at 6:45 a.m. at UT Student Aquatic Center.
·
Here’s
something to try for free – NASA is offering a free online course about Space
Systems Engineering. Ever wonder about
the behind the scenes thinking that goes into a mission? Learn directly from NASA scientists and
engineers. Massive public open course,
go here to sign up:
http://www.nasa.gov/press/goddard/2014/february/nasa-saylor-foundation-collaborate-to-offer-new-free-space-systems-engineering/#.UvTGJzK9KSP Thanks to student Audrey Barbour for passing
this on!
·
Congrats to our
Ethics Teams! Two teams
proudly represented L&N STEM Academy Saturday at the 3rd annual
Ethics Bowl hosted by the University of Tennessee's Philosophy Department at
the Crown Plaza Hotel. Team L
consisted of Spencer Baxter, Taylor
Smith, Bailey Morgan, and Justin
Cross; Team N members were Alyssa
Cox-Lewis, Mattie Collins, Madeline Lonas, and Christopher Salvemini. Matched against 11 other teams
from East Tennessee, the competition consisted of making and
challenging arguments on issues such as arming the Syrian rebels, should
NCAA athletes be paid, synthetic meat vs. the beef industry, physician-assisted
suicide, conscientious objectors and the military draft, Michael Snowden and
privacy of US citizens, the Trayvon Martin case, and others. Both teams made it to the semi-finals in
this, their first competition. They
finished in 4th and 5th place out of 13 teams. L&N team participants were featured later
that day in media coverage of the event:
·
Students, If you would like to make a contribution to the school's new
Alma Mater (School Song), Submissions are Due Tuesday, February 11th to Mr.
Griffin (derek.griffin@knoxschools.org).
Any questions can also be directed to Mr. Griffin.
·
MAGIC
Tournament: Be crowned STEM champion! The
Tournament will be held Saturday, 2/15 from 1-6pm in the Commons. Entry
fee is $15. Prize support will be given to the top 8 and bonus prizes will be
given. Additionally, there will be guest players bounty on their
heads - do you have what it takes to beat them? Pre-registration during
all 3 lunches until 2/14. Entry can be purchased at the door.
· The Financial Aid FAFSA Workshop for seniors and their parents has been rescheduled
for this coming Tuesday, Feb. 11th
from 3:00-4:30 (L4) in the Media Center. Elizabeth Raymond from the TN
Student Assistance Corporation will be here to help with filing the FAFSA and
answer any questions you may have. Seniors can refer to
the documents Mrs. Salerno previously emailed them with
information on what they need to bring. (This workshop is optional.)
· Singing Valentines are available for
purchase ($3, carnation included) in the Commons in the mornings and during all
three lunches from now until February 12. Valentines will be delivered during
advisory on February 14 (Valentine's Day), so you must know the person's
advisory before purchasing! Songs available include: "You Don't Know
You're Beautiful," "Love Story," "I'm Yours," and
"Call Me Maybe," and many more!
· Help feed the hungry across Knox County by taking
part in the Knox County PTA Peanut Butter drive. Bring in jars of any
kind of peanut butter to the barrel in the office this week! You can also
bring cash and coins towards purchasing, too. Help us collect more pounds
per student than any other PTA in the system!
· Juniors/Seniors: Buy your prom tickets! Keep
in mind that advance sales are what allow purchase of prom favors and
decorations. Help us have a great prom
and not music in a bare room! Price is
$50 for singles/$90 couples. See Mrs. Brown or Ms. Stanish for tickets,
questions, or an application to bring someone from outside the school.
Prom is April 12 at the Square Room. Be there!
· Join us for book club! Our next meeting is on
Wednesday, February 19th, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Media Center.
Because it will have been a couple months since we last met, we selected
several books to read to keep us busy. Feel free to read one or more of
the following and join us on February 19: Life as We Knew It by Susan Pfeffer, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, Evermore by Alyson Noel, and The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien. Everyone
is welcome!
·
Big Orange STEM Symposium: High school students are invited to the University
of Tennessee's Big Orange STEM Symposium on Saturday, March
29 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
is free at http://s.lib.utk.edu/19s and
includes a FREE LUNCH. Please also email Ms. Ellis if you're attending.
·
This Wednesday,
2/12, is our first Early Release for this semester. Please plan accordingly.
From the guidance office:
· Juniors
will be taking the in-school ACT on
Tuesday, March 4th at 8:00 am.
Students are responsible for their own transportation to school that
morning. If a junior does not want to take the test this date,
please let Mrs. Salerno know asap.
·
Juniors/Seniors
don’t miss out. Keep checking the Guidance page on our website.
They update scholarship opportunities on a regular basis and there are a whole
bunch with Feburary deadlines. Don’t miss out!
Clubs and Organizational happenings:
· Issues Group (formally Girls Talk group) is now
welcoming ALL students. Next meeting is Feb 11 at 8:45 in room 206.
The topic of discussion is “Warning Signs of Dating Violence and Abusive
Relationships.” All who are interested are invited to attend.
· Equality club meets Tuesday mornings 8:50 – 9:15 in
room 104.
· Yarn Arts group meets Wednesdays from 4:30 – 5:30
in the Commons Area. All students and faculty are invited to attend – if
you don’t know how to knit or crochet, come and learn! Bring a project or
just some yarn and a crochet hook!
· Teens for Christ, Monday mornings in room D112
Quote
of the day from Herman Cain:
Success is
not the key to happiness. Happiness is
the key to success. If you love what you
are doing, you will be successful.
Practice L&N Habits every
day: Collaboration, Critical thinking, Design, Innovation, Inquiry, &
Professionalism
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