Gryphon Student Announcements for 4/1/14

GRYPHON ANNOUNCEMENTS

For Tuesday, April 1, 2014

 “L” Day

·      L&N Official STEM Academy Spring Fundraiser Shirts and STEM Items  For a TWO-WEEK PERIOD ONLY, you will be able to buy the L&N t-shirts shown at the end of these announcements!! Shirts are $15 each.  Please see the order form for other products and prices (attached to this email).  This year you can also pay for all your L&N STEM gear with PAYPAL or swipe your credit card at various events over the next 2 weeks, including tonight’s student-led conferences and PTSA spring dinner and Bingo night (April 8).  This is also on the school’s and PTSA Facebook pages so point your parents in that direction so they can see, too!

·      STEM 3 is working on a new big project and they are still in need of supplies. Please email Dr. Knox if you can donate tents, hiking sticks, large backpack or a sewing machine. These do not have to be in good condition as we will be using them for parts.

·      Dual Enrollment for 2014-15 Application Session will take place in the Media Center on April 8th at 9a and 10am.  Students who indicated on their registration form will receive a calendar invite from Mrs. Basner and should accept the date and time that works best for their schedule.  Students MUST bring:

o   Completed Hep B form signed by a parent (Located on school counseling website under "forms")

o   $20 application fee, credit or debit card is much easier. Of course we will take cash or check. Checks need to be made out to PSCC.

o   All students will need their Social Security Number

·      Plan now to come to the PTSA’s spring dinner and bingo fundraising night next Tuesday, April 8.  Details to come!

·      Mark your calendars – in honor of the Great Llama Race on the World’s Fair Park on April 5, we will not have classes April 5 or 6!

Clubs/organization news:

·      Chess club meets Wednesday mornings from 8:30 – 9:15 in room 202.

·      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 George Eliot:

It is never too late to be what you might have been.

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

Spring 2014 PTSA t-shirt design

Time sensitive - Activities/events going on around the L&N March 27 - 28 - get involved!

Thursday, March 27 – Tomorrow night we will have Student-led conferences for the spring semester.  Why should you bring your student to school to talk to them about their grades?  Our teachers and administrators believe that when students take ownership of their learning, it increases the levels they are able to achieve.  Parents are encouraged to be in continuous contact with teachers via email or phone throughout the year.  This evening is the opportunity for you and your student to have a structured conversation in a formal (school) setting.  The environment and structure should set this conversation apart from your normal "how's school?" talk you already have at home.  Your student's Advisory teacher or his/her designee will be there to help you over sticking points or answer questions that arise as you talk.  Students will be asked to sign up during tomorrow's advisory for a 20-minute slot at 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, or 7:30.  Please discuss and have your student sign up for the time that works best for your family to come and take part in this leadership-building exercise for your learner.  If you (or they) have obligations and cannot come to school for the conversation, you are strongly encouraged to use the talking guide another time on your own with them.

Friday, March 28 – Our Robotics team, the STEMpunks, will be competing in the Smoky Mtn Regional FIRST Robotics tournament this Thurs – Saturday at the Knoxville Convention Center.  We want to support them as a school, so first, wish team members good luck!  Second, students will have the opportunity to go see an hour of competition during school, but you are invited to go back with them Saturday morning from 9:00 - about 1:00 to see more rounds.  Admission is free.  Third, our PTSA is hosting a robotics social party Friday night from 6:30 - 9:30 at the school.  We'll be grilling out burgers and dogs and having chips, cookie, and drink for about 400 robot kids from across the country and Canada!  We can use help grilling or just being here to help with set up or clean up.  To volunteer or see how you can help, please check out our PTSA facebook page (L&N STEM PTSA) or email gradstu4ever@gmail.com. 

PTSA news:  while on the PTSA Facebook page, you will find information for ordering the spring PTSA t-shirt - a vintage replica of the L&N sign hanging on our building!  Order your limited edition t-shirt today!  Several other items are also available for order.  You'll find info at the facebook site.

Plan now to attend our spring PTSA dinner and bingo fundraiser, April 8, at school.  More info on PTSA tab on our webpage or the PTSA Facebook page.  There are also opportunities still to be more active in our PTSA by serving on the board of directors.  Meetings once a month in the evening.   Get active, get involved in a meaningful way in supporting your child's school!  PTSA is a proud supporter of all things Gryphon! 

Gryphon Student Announcements for 3/26/14

GRYPHON ANNOUNCEMENTS

For Wednesday, March 26, 2014

 “L” Day Early Release Schedule

·      All STEM 1 students who remain at school during the early release hour on Wednesday, March 26 should go to the STEM space at 3:30 to view a presentation given by the EcoCar 2 team from UT.  All STEM 1 teachers should also report at this time.

·      STEM 3 will be working on a project this spring and we will be needing a few donated bicycles, tricycles, and tents. We will be completely redesigning these and using them for parts, so we will not be able to return them. If anybody has old bicycles, tricycles, or tents they no longer use and will not need back, please email Dr. Knox and he will put those to good educational use.

·      Dual Enrollment for 2014-15 Application Session will take place in the Media Center on March 27th at 9 and 10am and again on April 8th at 9a and 10am.  Students who indicated on their registration form will receive a calendar invite from Mrs. Basner and should accept the date and time that works best for their schedule.  Students MUST bring:

o   Completed Hep B form signed by a parent (Located on school counseling website under "forms")

o   $20 application fee, credit or debit card is much easier. Of course we will take cash or check. Checks need to be made out to PSCC.

o   All students will need their Social Security Number

·      Materials Camp for High School Students:  Materials camp for high school students is a week-long opportunity to learn about materials science, failure analysis and materials characterization through hands-on studies at UT Knoxville.  The camp is free but advanced registration is required.  This year’s theme focuses on using materials science techniques to aid in forensic research.

o   Date:                June 16-20, 2014

o   Where:             UT Knoxville campus

o   Registration:     Registration is required with a deadline of May 1, 2014.  Class size is limited to 20 students.

o   To apply:         To obtain registration form, go to www.asminternational.org/foundation/students/materials-camps/schedule

·      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.

Clubs/organization news:

·      Chess club meets Wednesday mornings from 8:30 – 9:15 in room 202.

·      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 

From the guidance office: 

·      Be sure to return your course request forms signed by your parents/guardians by this Friday, March 28! 

Quote of the day from Nicole Johnson

Because life is a living, breathing work of art, you are a painting as you go.  Be a masterpiece.  Drink in life.  Laugh too loud.  Compliment others constantly.

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

Gryphon Student Announcements for 3/25/14

GRYPHON ANNOUNCEMENTS

For Tuesday, March 25, 2014

 “N” Day

·      Student Issues group will be meeting this morning (3/25) at 8:45 in room 207.

·      STEM 3 will be working on a project this spring and we will beneeding a few donated bicycles, tricycles, and tents. We will be completely redesigning these and using them for parts, so we will not be able to return them. If anybody has old bicycles, tricycles, or tents they no longer use and will not need back, please email Dr. Knox and he will put those to good educational use.

·      Hope everyone had a great spring break.  Here are some reminders as we enter this very busy and fast-paced sprint to the end of this school year:

o   We all enjoy a professional environment not driven by irritating bells – but this is a freedom in jeopardy.  You need to be self-monitoring and use whatever tools needed (like an iPad alarm) to get to class on time.

o   Be respectful of your environment.  This old building is a grand place, but it will only stay that way if it is treated with respect.  Help take care of it and keep a clean campus.

o   Be discriminating in your decisions.  If you bought some of the newest fashions over break, please keep our dress code in mind in the mornings.  Save those tops and jeans with cut outs and exposed skin for the weekends – don’t wear them to school.  Don’t make your teachers be fashion police – follow the dress code!

·      Dual Enrollment for 2014-15 Application Session will take place in the Media Center on March 27th at 9 and 10am and again on April 8th at 9a and 10am.  Students who indicated on their registration form will receive a calendar invite from Mrs. Basner and should accept the date and time that works best for their schedule.  Students MUST bring:

o   Completed Hep B form signed by a parent (Located on school counseling website under "forms")

o   $20 application fee, credit or debit card is much easier. Of course we will take cash or check. Checks need to be made out to PSCC.

o   All students will need their Social Security Number

·      Materials Camp for High School Students:  Materials camp for high school students is a week-long opportunity to learn about materials science, failure analysis and materials characterization through hands-on studies at UT Knoxville.  The camp is free but advanced registration is required.  This year’s theme focuses on using materials science techniques to aid in forensic research.

o   Date:                June 16-20, 2014

o   Where:             UT Knoxville campus

o   Registration:     Registration is required with a deadline of May 1, 2014.  Class size is limited to 20 students.

o   To apply:         To obtain registration form, go to www.asminternational.org/foundation/students/materials-camps/schedule

·      New announcement: STEM Symposium specifically for girls at UT – go here for more info: http://www.girlscoutcsa.org/girls/gscsa-teens/teen-events-opportunities

·      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.

Clubs/organization news:

·      Chess club meets Wednesday mornings from 8:30 – 9:15 in room 202.

·      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 

From the guidance office: 

·      Be sure to return your course request forms signed by your parents/guardians by this Friday, March 28! 

Quote of the day from Dea Irby

Grit is doing what you don’t want to do, to be what you want to be.

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

Gryphon Student Announcements for 3/24/14

GRYPHON ANNOUNCEMENTS

For Monday, March 24, 2014

 “L” Day

·      Hope everyone had a great spring break.  Here are some reminders as we enter this very busy and fast-paced sprint to the end of this school year:

o   We all enjoy a professional environment not driven by irritating bells – but this is a freedom in jeopardy.  You need to be self-monitoring and use whatever tools needed (like an iPad alarm) to get to class on time.

o   Be respectful of your environment.  This old building is a grand place, but it will only stay that way if it is treated with respect.  Help take care of it and keep a clean campus.

o   Be discriminating in your decisions.  If you bought some of the newest fashions over break, please keep our dress code in mind in the mornings.  Save those tops and jeans with cut outs and exposed skin for the weekends – don’t wear them to school.  Don’t make your teachers be fashion police – follow the dress code!

·      Dual Enrollment for 2014-15 Application Session will take place in the Media Center on March 27th at 9 and 10am and again on April 8th at 9a and 10am.  Students who indicated on their registration form will receive a calendar invite from Mrs. Basner and should accept the date and time that works best for their schedule.  Students MUST bring:

o   Completed Hep B form signed by a parent (Located on school counseling website under "forms")

o   $20 application fee, credit or debit card is much easier. Of course we will take cash or check. Checks need to be made out to PSCC.

o   All students will need their Social Security Number

·      Materials Camp for High School Students:  Materials camp for high school students is a week-long opportunity to learn about materials science, failure analysis and materials characterization through hands-on studies at UT Knoxville.  The camp is free but advanced registration is required.  This year’s theme focuses on using materials science techniques to aid in forensic research.

o   Date:                June 16-20, 2014

o   Where:             UT Knoxville campus

o   Registration:     Registration is required with a deadline of May 1, 2014.  Class size is limited to 20 students.

o   To apply:         To obtain registration form, go to www.asminternational.org/foundation/students/materials-camps/schedule

·      New announcement: STEM Symposium specifically for girls at UT – go here for more info: http://www.girlscoutcsa.org/girls/gscsa-teens/teen-events-opportunities

·      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.

Clubs/organization news:

·      Chess club meets Wednesday mornings from 8:30 – 9:15 in room 202.

·      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 

From the guidance office: 

·      Be sure to return your course request forms signed by your parents/guardians by this Friday, March 28! 

Quote of the day from Anne Bradstreet

If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.

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