12-16-15 Student Mission Briefing

GRYPHON MISSION BRIEFING

For Wednesday, December 16, 2015 – “N” classes

Midterm N1 & N2 Exams

2015-16 L&N Student Mission – Own it!

School Ops:

·      We will be hosting a Financial Aid Workshop at the L&N STEM Academy on Wed., Jan. 13th from 6-7:30pm in the commons.  Our guest speaker is from TSAC  (Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation) and will be covering subjects like:  the FAFSA, scholarships, loans, grants, work study, and TN Promise funds. Contact Mrs. Morrell for more information: lori.morrell@knoxschools.org

·      If you stopped by to see our therapy dogs on Monday and snapped a picture, the owners would love to have a copy.  Please send any you took to Mrs. Ashe (just hit “reply” to this message) and she’ll forward them to the owners.  Hope you enjoyed your little de-stress break!

·      The Leadership class is passing out candy to congratulate all of you for working hard to push through the end of the year! Please stop by and see them on your way off of campus Thursday afternoon. They will be on the plaza, at the parking lot exits, and in the commons after second block. 

·      It's that time of year again! The L&N STEMpunks are holding another holiday giveaway. To enter, go to the L&N STEMpunks Facebook page (fb.com/LNRobotics) and like the holiday giveaway post. First prize is a 128GB flash drive, a $50 Visa gift card, and our new t-shirts. There will be lots of winners this year, so make sure you're in the running! And don't forget to like our page!

Community  & Guidance Ops:

·      Students interested in Architecture: There will be an orientation meeting for Architectural Explorer Post 901 for parents and students on Monday, Jan 11, 6 – 8:00 p.m. at the East TN Community Design Center (1300 N. Broadway, behind TV channel 6), in the Carriage House next to the TV station.  Explore Posts are co-ed groups that meet monthly until May.  Meetings include visits to architects’ offices, construction sites, and UT College of Architecture.  For further info, call or email Tom Caldwell, 588-0860, Thomas@tcarchitect.com, or Gene Burr, 250-5734, geneburr@comcast.net .  Sponsored by East TN Chapter, AIA.

Quote of the day from Colin Powell:

If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters.  Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude.

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)

12-15-15 Student Mission Briefing

GRYPHON MISSION BRIEFING

For Tuesday, December 15, 2015 – “L” classes

2015-16 L&N Student Mission – Own it!

School Ops:

·      The Leadership class is passing out candy to congratulate all of you for working hard to push through the end of the year! Please stop by and see them on your way off of campus Thursday afternoon. They will be on the plaza, at the parking lot exits, and in the commons after second block. 

·      It's that time of year again! The L&N STEMpunks are holding another holiday giveaway. To enter, go to the L&N STEMpunks Facebook page (fb.com/LNRobotics) and like the holiday giveaway post. First prize is a 128GB flash drive, a $50 Visa gift card, and our new t-shirts. There will be lots of winners this year, so make sure you're in the running! And don't forget to like our page!

·      The journalism class needs your help.  They are doing a news show for midterms and need as many people as possible to recreate Mr. Bell's profile photo on Twitter (@AskMrBell) for one of the segments. So, recreate the photo and post it with the #gryphongrind2015 on Twitter or Instagram. 

·      Last week for the lowest prices of the year!  Prom tickets for the Junior/Senior Prom are now available for purchase during lunch.  All tickets are $40 until December 18th.  Get your tickets now.  

Theme: A Red Carpet Romance      Location: Gettysvue Country Club

Date: Saturday, April 23, 2016        Time: 7-11pm

Community  & Guidance Ops:

·      Students interested in Architecture: There will be an orientation meeting for Architectural Explorer Post 901 for parents and students on Monday, Jan 11, 6 – 8:00 p.m. at the East TN Community Design Center (1300 N. Broadway, behind TV channel 6), in the Carriage House next to the TV station.  Explore Posts are co-ed groups that meet monthly until May.  Meetings include visits to architects’ offices, construction sites, and UT College of Architecture.  For further info, call or email Tom Caldwell, 588-0860, Thomas@tcarchitect.com, or Gene Burr, 250-5734, geneburr@comcast.net .  Sponsored by East TN Chapter, AIA.

Quote of the day from Carl Sagan:

Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.

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)

12-14-15 Student Mission Briefing

GRYPHON MISSION BRIEFING

For Monday, December 14, 2015 – “N” classes

2015-16 L&N Student Mission – Own it!

School Ops:

·      Don’t forget – TODAT IS AN “N” DAY!  You will go to all N-day classes and meet with N3 & N4 for the last time this semester!

·      Today is the last day to turn in Exam early dismissal slips.  Faxes, emails, and phone calls will not be accepted on Wednesday and Thursday to check you out after exams end at 12:30.  Get the form to school TODAY!  A copy was attached to student email announcements today in case you need to download and print it.

·      We have 2 therapy dogs coming today.  One is a Havanese (about 7 pounds) named Peyton.  He will be here 1^st block.  The other is a Saint Bernard (don’t know his name, about 100 lbs).  He will be here 3^rd period.  Both dogs will be on the Verandah.  Drop by to talk to them and pet them to distress a little!

·      It's that time of year again! The L&N STEMpunks are holding another holiday giveaway. To enter, go to the L&N STEMpunks Facebook page (fb.com/LNRobotics) and like the holiday giveaway post. First prize is a 128GB flash drive, a $50 Visa gift card, and our new t-shirts. There will be lots of winners this year, so make sure you're in the running! And don't forget to like our page!

·      The journalism class needs your help.  They are doing a news show for midterms and need as many people as possible to recreate Mr. Bell's profile photo on Twitter (@AskMrBell) for one of the segments. So, recreate the photo and post it with the #gryphongrind2015 on Twitter or Instagram. 

·      Last week for the lowest prices of the year!  Prom tickets for the Junior/Senior Prom are now available for purchase during lunch.  All tickets are $40 until December 18th.  Get your tickets now.  

Theme: A Red Carpet Romance      Location: Gettysvue Country Club

Date: Saturday, April 23, 2016        Time: 7-11pm

Community  & Guidance Ops:

·      Students interested in Architecture: There will be an orientation meeting for Architectural Explorer Post 901 for parents and students on Monday, Jan 11, 6 – 8:00 p.m. at the East TN Community Design Center (1300 N. Broadway, behind TV channel 6), in the Carriage House next to the TV station.  Explore Posts are co-ed groups that meet monthly until May.  Meetings include visits to architects’ offices, construction sites, and UT College of Architecture.  For further info, call or email Tom Caldwell, 588-0860, Thomas@tcarchitect.com, or Gene Burr, 250-5734, geneburr@comcast.net .  Sponsored by East TN Chapter, AIA.

Quote of the day from Goethe:

What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.

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)

12-11-15 Student Mission Briefing

GRYPHON MISSION BRIEFING

For Friday, December 11, 2015 – “N” classes

2015-16 L&N Student Mission – Own it!

School Ops:

·      Don’t forget – MONDAY IS AN “N” DAY next week!  You will go to all N-day classes and meet with N3 & N4 for the last time this semester!

·      All band/orchestra students – you received an email last night from Mr. Gibson about an unexpected opportunity to rehearse this morning for tonight’s performance.   You are encouraged to participate ONLY IF you are passing your N1 & N2 class that you would have to miss to rehearse.  Don’t ask to go if you are not!  Questions?  See Mr. Gibson’s email from last night.

·      It's that time of year again! The L&N STEMpunks are holding another holiday giveaway. To enter, go to the L&N STEMpunks Facebook page (fb.com/LNRobotics) and like the holiday giveaway post. First prize is a 128GB flash drive, a $50 Visa gift card, and our new t-shirts. There will be lots of winners this year, so make sure you're in the running! And don't forget to like our page!

·      The journalism class needs your help.  They are doing a news show for midterms and need as many people as possible to recreate Mr. Bell's profile photo on Twitter (@AskMrBell) for one of the segments. So, recreate the photo and post it with the #gryphongrind2015 on Twitter or Instagram. 

·      Don't miss the lowest prices of the year!  Prom tickets for the Junior/Senior Prom are now available for purchase during lunch.  All tickets are $40 until December 18th.  Get your tickets now.  

Theme: A Red Carpet Romance      Location: Gettysvue Country Club

Date: Saturday, April 23, 2016        Time: 7-11pm

·      If you still need an exam dismissal form for next week there are extras in a folder on the bulletin board right next to the door to the Hogwart’s stairs in the Commons area.  Be sure to return ASAP!

·      SGA-sponsored Winter Wonder week continues!  Keep in mind Knox County’s dress code and our STEM Habit of professionalism. Have fun and happy holidays!! 

o   Fleece and Flannel Friday (polar express day)

Come as you are on the polar express! Dress in your coziest winter clothes (fleece/flannel pants, slippers, etc) and enjoy some candy canes in the commons during lunch as you watch the polar express screened on the visualization wall.

Community  & Guidance Ops:

·      Students interested in Architecture: There will be an orientation meeting for Architectural Explorer Post 901 for parents and students on Monday, Jan 11, 6 – 8:00 p.m. at the East TN Community Design Center (1300 N. Broadway, behind TV channel 6), in the Carriage House next to the TV station.  Explore Posts are co-ed groups that meet monthly until May.  Meetings include visits to architects’ offices, construction sites, and UT College of Architecture.  For further info, call or email Tom Caldwell, 588-0860, Thomas@tcarchitect.com, or Gene Burr, 250-5734, geneburr@comcast.net .  Sponsored by East TN Chapter, AIA.

Quote of the day from Chris Grosser:

Opportunities don’t happen, you create them.

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)