GRYPHON ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Wednesday, March 26, 2014
“L” Day Early Release Schedule
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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.
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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.
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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")
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$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
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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
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Where:
UT Knoxville
campus
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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
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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:
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Chess club meets Wednesday mornings from 8:30 –
9:15 in room 202.
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Equality club meets Tuesday mornings 8:50 – 9:15
in room 104.
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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:
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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
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