5-15-15 Gryphon Misison Briefing

GRYPHON MISSION BRIEFING

For Friday, May 15, 2015

“N” Day Classes

EXTRA EARLY RELEASE SCHEDULE!

School Ops:

·      Don’t forget to turn in your Early Release Permission Slips to be able to leave campus after exams next Tuesday and Wednesday mornings!  Last day to turn in is TODAY, May 15.  No exams today – but you’ll take N3 & N4 exams on Monday during regular class time.

·      In case you’re wondering, you’ll be receiving your yearbook (if you ordered one) next Tuesday, 5/19, after we release at 12:30.  We invited the seniors back for a yearbook signing party!

·      Interested in the National Achievers Society.  Membership is open to students of color who will be in grade 10-12 next year and have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA.  Applications are due by May 22 – they are attached.  If you have questions, email a current senior who has participated since his sophomore year S039856@student.knoxschools.org

·      Students need to be clearing any cafeteria debts that you’ve charged over the year or library or textbook fines so your schedule doesn’t get held this summer.  Please do so by cash or money order before May 20.

·      Want to try sailing? The L&N STEM Academy Sailing Club is hosting a 2 day sailing clinic in conjunction with the Concord Sailing Center on May 21-22. This is for anyone who wants to try sailing, and NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY. You will learn the basics of sailing on the water aboard racing sailboats with certified sailing instructors.  The clinic will cost $25 with dinner and breakfast being provided to those who camp overnight. Email (s729842@student.knoxschools.org) for more information or to sign up.

Community  & Guidance Ops:

·      Want to get together with a couple friends and participate in a KAT scavenger hunt this summer, June 12?  Fabulous prizes for winning teams!  See the attachment labeled “Scavenger Hunt” for more info!

·      The Children's Festival of Reading will take place on Saturday, May 16th from 10am until 3pm at World's Fair Park. I have attached a flyer with more information. To sign up to volunteer, please use this link:

https://kcpl.wufoo.com/forms/childrens-festival-of-readingvolunteer-form-2015/  See announcement attachment for more info about the event.

Quote of the day from Walt Disney:

We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.

(this is the graduation quote for the Class of 2015!)

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

L&N STEM Academy – TN’s First Apple School of Distinction, 2-time TN Reward School for Performance (2012 – 2015)

FRIDAY GRADUATION DAY EARLY RELEASE BELL SCHEDULE

N1 Block  9:30 – 10:15

N2 Block  10:20 – 11:05

N3 Block  11:10 – 11:55

Lunch – Advisory 11:55 – 1:15

         1^ST lunch  11:55 – 12:25

         2^nd lunch  12:20 – 12:50

         3^rd lunch  12:45 – 1:15

N4 Block 1:15 – 2: 00 

Buses still run at 4:30.

5-14-15 Gryphon Misison Briefing

GRYPHON MISSION BRIEFING

For Thursday, May 14, 2015

“L” Day Classes

L3 and L4 Final Exams today!

School Ops:

·      Don’t forget to turn in your Early Release Permission Slips to be able to leave campus after exams next Tuesday and Wednesday mornings!  Last day to turn in is THIS FRIDAY, May 15.

·      Don’t forget – tomorrow is Early Release at 2:00!  Buses will run at 4:30.  Those not leaving will stay in the Commons.  No exams tomorrow.

·      Interested in the National Achievers Society.  Membership is open to students of color who will be in grade 10-12 next year and have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA.  Applications are due by May 22 – they are attached.  If you have questions, email a current senior who has participated since his sophomore year S039856@student.knoxschools.org

·      Good luck today to our Track and Field athletes as they participate in state Sectionals competition – winners move on to State!  Go Gryphon Track & Field!

·      Students need to be clearing any cafeteria debts that you’ve charged over the year or library or textbook fines so your schedule doesn’t get held this summer.  Please do so by cash or money order before May 20.

·      Want to try sailing? The L&N STEM Academy Sailing Club is hosting a 2 day sailing clinic in conjunction with the Concord Sailing Center on May 21-22. This is for anyone who wants to try sailing, and NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY. You will learn the basics of sailing on the water aboard racing sailboats with certified sailing instructors.  The clinic will cost $25 with dinner and breakfast being provided to those who camp overnight. Email (s729842@student.knoxschools.org) for more information or to sign up.

Community  & Guidance Ops:

·      Want to get together with a couple friends and participate in a KAT scavenger hunt this summer, June 12?  Fabulous prizes for winning teams!  See the attachment labeled “Scavenger Hunt” for more info!

·      The Children's Festival of Reading will take place on Saturday, May 16th from 10am until 3pm at World's Fair Park. I have attached a flyer with more information. To sign up to volunteer, please use this link:

https://kcpl.wufoo.com/forms/childrens-festival-of-readingvolunteer-form-2015/  See announcement attachment for more info about the event.

Quote of the day from George Halas:

Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it.

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

L&N STEM Academy – TN’s First Apple School of Distinction, 2-time TN Reward School for Performance (2012 – 2015)

Underclassmen exam early dismissal permission form

L&N STEM Academy

  Becky Ashe, Principal                              Tim Childers,  Assistant Principal                         David Combs, Assistant Principal

May 11, 2015

Dear L&N STEM Academy Parent or Guardian,

It is hard to believe that the school year is about to end!  Our final exam period will cover Thursday– Wednesday, May 14^th  – 20^th .   To mitigate stress on students, each day they will take only two exams. According to district policy, the assessments will be weighted to count 25% of a student’s final course grade in each class.  Please help us stress the importance to your student of preparing well for these comprehensive tests and then getting sleep, eating breakfast, and being here on time to take the exams.  Even classes who have already had a state End of Course or AP exam will have a meaningful learning activity during these scheduled times.

Final Exam Schedule

Thursday, May 14	Monday, May 18	Tuesday, May 19
L1 class	N1 class	L1 class EXAM	9:30	-	10:56
L2 class	N2 class	L2 class EXAM	11:02	-	12:30
		Wednesday, May 20
L3 class EXAM	N3 class EXAM	N1 class EXAM	9:30	-	10:56
L4 class EXAM	N4 class EXAM	N2 class EXAM	11:02	-	12:30

Here’s what you need to note about scheduling.  Students will have regular hours, 9:30 – 4:30 on Thursday, May 14.  On Friday, May 15 we will meet with all 4 classes, but they will be abbreviated and all students will be dismissed at 2:00 due to the fact that Friday is our last early release day for the year.  Students who need to wait for the buses, which will run at 4:30, will be supervised in the Commons area by KCS staff.  May 18 – 20 will be regular school days, dismissing with buses running at 4:30.  On Tuesday and Wednesday, May 19 & 20, with your permission and owing no make-up work, students may dismiss at 12:30.  But buses will not run until 4:30.  The cafeteria will provide full service breakfast and lunch through Monday, May 18.  Breakfast and limited lunch will be available on Tue and Wed, 19 & 20.  The cafeteria will not be open at all on Thursday, May 21, which is a scheduled half-day makeup day.

In alignment to district practice, students may use the afternoon hours on Tuesday or Wednesday to receive extra tutoring or complete make up work on campus.   We have requested Habit Therapy dogs to come the afternoon of May 18 for students to spend time with them distressing and reducing test anxiety.  This is an option for those who wish to take advantage only.  To afford your child the opportunity to leave early on these two days, you must complete the permission slips at the bottom of this letter and have your child return them to any teacher by Friday, May 15, 2015.  If students choose to leave they must provide their own transportation and they must leave campus immediately.  Please make advanced arrangements for transportation.  Email, phone and fax dismissal requests will not be permitted. Your child is not required to attend school May 21, unless he/she misses an exam and must make it up.

                                                                                       

Please discuss the information listed below with your child:

• Students will be reported for “cutting class” if they do not turn in permission slips and do not report to afternoon study hall, which will meet in the Commons Area.  From there a student may make arrangements to go to a teacher’s room for make up work. Discipline will be handled at the first of next school year.
• Students with early dismissals must leave campus immediately following the 12:30 dismissal.  Students must be with a teacher if still on campus.
• Students should remain in class until the end of the class period even if exams are completed!
• Students may not leave campus and come back to ride the school bus at 4:30 on the 19^th or 20^th .
• Students may not go to other schools to visit during school hours!  They will be cited for trespassing by school security and could possibly be arrested!

We would like to thank all of you for your support and your active interest in your child’s education.  We have had a great year and look forward to lots more achievements and milestones to come!  Remind your students that summer assignments will be posted on our website by May 21.  I hope that each one of you has a safe and restful summer and comes back to us in August ready to begin again. Don’t forget to check our website, Facebook, or Twitter regularly over the summer for updates, announcements, and summer assignments.    Our office will be open from 9:00 – 3:00, Monday – Friday, all summer long.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call 329-8440.

The L&N Administrative Team

Please keep the top for your reference.  Cut below the line and return to any teacher no later than Friday, May 15.

My child ________________________________ has my permission to leave school at 12:30 on the dates checked below.

I accept responsibility for the transportation of my student from school immediately following the 12:30 dismissal.

Tuesday, May 19                                     Wednesday, May 20

_________________________________________          ______________ ___________________________________

      Parent/Guardian Signature                                                       Date                       Phone # for verification/Emergency

Return Permission Slip to any teacher by Friday, May 15.

5-12-15 Gryphon Mission Briefing

GRYPHON MISSION BRIEFING

For Tuesday, May 12, 2015

“L” Day Classes

School Ops:

·      You should have received from your N1 block teacher yesterday a permission slip to be able to leave school early on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 19 & 20.  Be sure to read them ALL THE WAY THROUGH then have your parents sign and return to any teacher by this Friday.  Stay focused and finish this school year strong!

·      The Leadership class is looking for help sorting clothes after school today! We are looking for students willing to stay from 4:45-6:00ish to help sort all of the wonderful clothing that was donated for The Street Store! Bring $5 for pizza and lend a helping hand! We hope to see you there!

·      Want to try sailing? The L&N STEM Academy Sailing Club is hosting a 2 day sailing clinic in conjunction with the Concord Sailing Center on May 21-22. This is for anyone who wants to try sailing, and NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY. You will learn the basics of sailing on the water aboard racing sailboats with certified sailing instructors.  The clinic will cost $25 with dinner and breakfast being provided to those who camp overnight. Email (s729842@student.knoxschools.org) for more information or to sign up.

Community  & Guidance Ops:

·      Want to get together with a couple friends and participate in a KAT scavenger hunt this summer, June 12?  Fabulous prizes for winning teams!  See the attachment labeled “Scavenger Hunt” for more info!

·      The Children's Festival of Reading will take place on Saturday, May 16th from 10am until 3pm at World's Fair Park. I have attached a flyer with more information. To sign up to volunteer, please use this link:

https://kcpl.wufoo.com/forms/childrens-festival-of-readingvolunteer-form-2015/  See announcement attachment for more info about the event.

Quote of the day from Sherilyn Fenn:

There is something at work that’s bigger than us.  It’s about having a trust in life and being at peace that things are happening the way they should.  You do what you do as well as you can do it, and then you don’t worry or agonize about the outcome.

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

L&N STEM Academy – TN’s First Apple School of Distinction, 2-time TN Reward School for Performance (2012 – 2015)