Gryphon Announcements for 5/1/14

GRYPHON ANNOUNCEMENTS

For Thursday, May 1, 2014

 “L” Day

·      Heads up students who park in the small lot on the corner of WFP Drive & Blackstock – today (Thursday) there is a big event going on at the Foundry at lunch.  They’re asking us to use the big Blackstock lot only – you will not be able to park in the small lot on the corner on Thursday, May 1.  Sorry for the inconvenience, but thank you for your cooperation!

·      Today is first testing day.  Schedule is a little different.  1^st period will go from 9:30 – 11:27.  No Advisory.  See the testing reminders at the bottom of announcements for where to report.  This is your chance to show off what you know – do your best!

·      Congratulations to the L&N Junior Classical League who placed 5th overall in their division at the Tennessee Junior Classical League Convention in their first year of attendance! 

·      As we are entering the heavy testing season, please note that except in cases of emergency the guidance office will be closed to students until May 9.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and look forward to answering your questions and meeting your needs at the earliest opportunity after this date.

·      Congrats to all the SGA candidates for well-run campaigns.  More congrats to all the office winners!  We expect great things from you!

·      Summer and Scholarship Opportunities: check the College/Career webpage for summer programs in business, accounting, test prep, architecture, materials science, engineering, and more. Deadlines are soon.

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.

  

·      Teens for Christ, Monday mornings in room D112 

Quote of the day from Henry Ford:

If you think you can do it, or you think you can’t do it, you are right.

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

Thursday’s test arrangements:

Thursday, May 1^st: English 10 and US History tests

Extended 1^st Block--9:30-11:27    

2^nd Block—NORMAL

 Subject           Class            Room

English 10      Blevins L3    222    

English 10      Fannon L4    221

English 10      Blevins N1   214

Engllish 10     Fannon N2   216    

Hon Eng 10    Brown L3     205

Hon Eng 10    Blevins N2   202

Hon Eng 10    Brown N3    203

US History      Stanish L2     D113

US History      Stanish N1     D119

US History      Stanish N3     D120

   

Spring 2014 PTSA t-shirt design

                                                            

Gryphon Announcements for 4/29/14

GRYPHON ANNOUNCEMENTS

For Tuesday, April 29, 2014

 “L” Day

·      Congratulations to the L&N Junior Classical League who placed 5th overall in their division at the Tennessee Junior Classical League Convention in their first year of attendance! 

·      Lots going on this week – come out and support or wish your classmates luck on:

o   Tuesday – spring music concert, band, orchestra and chorus!  At the Holiday Inn Grand Ballroom at 7:00, no admission cost. Come hear them!

o   Wednesday – we’re hosting the Girls in STEM breakfast at the Foundry (by invitation only); track at the KIL Championship again, and yearbooks will be distributed for everyone on the Verandah during Early Release.  A few will be available to purchase for $70 (cash).

o   Thursday – senior STEM symposium – our seniors will be showcasing their hard work from this year at a formal meeting at the Foundry.

·      As we are entering the heavy testing season, please note that except in cases of emergency the guidance office will be closed to students until May 9.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and look forward to answering your questions and meeting your needs at the earliest opportunity after this date.

·      SGA ELECTION UPDATE: 

o   Today (Tuesday) is SWAG day for elections.  Candidates will be passing out treats and/or trinkets to remind you to vote for them during lunch today.  Please practice professionalism in accepting from candidates and properly disposing of wrappers, etc.

o   Students in grades 9-11 only will be voting on Wednesday for next year's SGA officers. The link below will take you to a table of links for candidate videos. This table is divided into four pages. The first page is SGA Executive Board candidates (everyone votes on these positions), and the following pages are grade specific-candidates. Please watch the videos (30-60 seconds each) on the first page and the page specific to your grade.  Please take the time to watch the videos and ask your candidates questions over the next couple days. Students will vote during lunch on Wednesday. Click here for the link to videos.

·      Summer and Scholarship Opportunities: check the College/Career webpage for summer programs in business, accounting, test prep, architecture, materials science, engineering, and more. Deadlines are soon.

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.

  

·      Teens for Christ, Monday mornings in room D112 

Quote of the day from Henry Ford:

If you think you can do it, or you think you can’t do it, you are right.

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

Spring 2014 PTSA t-shirt design

        

Gryphon Announcements for 4/28/14

GRYPHON ANNOUNCEMENTS

For Monday, April 28, 2014

 “N” Day

·      Lots going on this week – come out and support or wish your classmates luck on:

o   Monday – track team will be at KIL Championship, NHS induction after school

o   Tuesday – spring music concert, band, orchestra and chorus!  At the Holiday Inn Grand Ballroom at 7:00, no admission cost. Come hear them!

o   Wednesday – we’re hosting the Girls in STEM breakfast at the Foundry (by invitation only); track at the KIL Championship again, and yearbooks will be distributed for everyone in the Commons during Early Release.  A few will be available to purchase for $70 (cash).

o   Thursday – senior STEM symposium – our seniors will be showcasing their hard work from this year at a formal meeting at the Foundry.

·      Students in grades 9-11 will be voting on Wednesday for next year's SGA officers. The link below will take you to a table of links for candidate videos. This table is divided into four pages. The first page is SGA Executive Board candidates (everyone votes on these positions), and the following pages are grade specific-candidates. Please watch the videos (30-60 seconds each) on the first page and the page specific to your grade.  Please take the time to watch the videos and ask your candidates questions over the next couple days. Students will vote during lunch on Wednesday. Click here for the link to videos.

·      Summer and Scholarship Opportunities: check the College/Career webpage for summer programs in business, accounting, test prep, architecture, materials science, engineering, and more. Deadlines are soon.

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.

  

·      Teens for Christ, Monday mornings in room D112 

Quote of the day from Eleanor Roosevelt:

You must do the thing you think you cannot do.

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

Gryphon Announcements for 4/25/14

GRYPHON ANNOUNCEMENTS

For Friday, April 25, 2014

 “L” Day

·      Let’s make today (Friday) STEM PRIDE day.  Students are encouraged to wear your favorite STEM t-shirts or school colors!

·      We need to practice professionalism and leave SGA campaign posters alone.  There have been a couple instances of signs pulled down – this is NOT acceptable.  Please help us out and model the grown up behavior of respecting other people’s property and efforts throughout this campaign.

·      This Friday, 4/25, parents need to use alternate drop off and pick up locations.  Worlds Fair Park Drive will be closed to traffic as they set up for the JDRF Walk this weekend.  Please make plans now!

·      Next Wednesday, April 30, we will distribute yearbooks during the Early Release hour.  There will be a few extra you can purchase on-site for $70 cash.  Plan now and bring your signing pen!

·      Thanks to your overwhelming response to the Reading Festival at World’s Fair Park in May – all the volunteer slots are filled!  Thank you Gryphons!

·      Sports physicals will be available on April 26th at 8:00 a.m. at Thompson-Boling Arena.  These physicals will be good for the 2014-2015 school year. The cost is only $10. Physical forms are available from the L&N STEM athletics website. Please bring a physical form to participate.

·      Summer and Scholarship Opportunities: check the College/Career webpage for summer programs in business, accounting, test prep, architecture, materials science, engineering, and more. Deadlines are soon.

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.

  

·      Teens for Christ, Monday mornings in room D112 

Quote of the day from Robert Goddard:

It is difficult to say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow.

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

Gryphon Announcements for 4/24/14

GRYPHON ANNOUNCEMENTS

For Thursday, April 24, 2014

 “N” Day

·      We need to practice professionalism and leave SGA campaign posters alone.  There have been a couple instances of signs pulled down – this is NOT acceptable.  Please help us out and model the grown up behavior of respecting other people’s property and efforts throughout this campaign.

·      This Friday, 4/25, parents need to use alternate drop off and pick up locations.  Worlds Fair Park Drive will be closed to traffic as they set up for the JDRF Walk this weekend.  Please make plans now!

·      Next Wednesday, April 30, we will distribute yearbooks during the Early Release hour.  There will be a few extra you can purchase on-site for $70 cash.  Plan now and bring your signing pen!

·      Help is needed at the Children’s Festival of Reading at the World’s Fair Park on Saturday, May 17.  Volunteers are needed to help the Muse of Knoxville in presenting several activities in the Science Village portion of the event.  You would be helping demonstrate the activities and helping younger children.  Email Mrs. Ellis if interested for information on how to sign up for a shift and select your shirt size for the free t-shirt!

·      Sports physicals will be available on April 26th at 8:00 a.m. at Thompson-Boling Arena.  These physicals will be good for the 2014-2015 school year. The cost is only $10. Physical forms are available from the L&N STEM athletics website. Please bring a physical form to participate.

·      Summer and Scholarship Opportunities: check the College/Career webpage for summer programs in business, accounting, test prep, architecture, materials science, engineering, and more. Deadlines are soon.

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.

  

·      Teens for Christ, Monday mornings in room D112 

Quote of the day from Eleanor Roosevelt:

It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan.

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