GRYPHON MISSION BRIEFING
For Friday, January 15, 2016 – “N” classes
2015-16 L&N Student Mission – Own it!
Have a great long
holiday weekend – no school on Monday for MLK’s birthday!
School Ops:
·
Students, today during advisory the SGA will be providing a free Krispy
Kreme Doughnut to all students with all A’s and B’s on their most recent report
card. You must be present in your advisory to receive your doughnut
·
Students are invited today to consider Tweeting a positive thought,
message, or memory using #LiveLikeMichael for inclusion in a special collage
being made for Michael Buckley-Durst’s family. Please post by 1:30 in order to
be included.
·
Lost – a teal purse
with brown strap. Had a Vera Bradley
wallet inside. Last seen in room 203 L3
period. If you know anything or have
seen the purse, please drop by the front office or email Mrs. Ashe. No questions asked, just want to recover the
purse.
·
On Friday, 1/8, a flash
drive was left in the Media Center.
Someone took it apart and took out the insides. There were some documents, etc. on it that
the owner would like back. If you have
any information about who has the memory chip, please either drop it off at the
front office or email Mrs. Ashe. No
questions asked, just want the data back.
·
Congratulations to Clara
Prinston for being selected as a violinist in the Senior
Clinic Symphony Orchestra, and to Marcus Lee for being selected 2nd
chair Blue Band and TMEA All-State Band! Marcus is our school's first
All-State Band student! Also, congratulations to Ben Boney and Jack
Baldwin for their high alternate placements (1st and 3rd) on cello!
·
Prom tickets for the
Junior/Senior Prom are available for purchase during lunch. Single tickets are
$45 and a couple tickets are $80 until January 31st. After that there is
another price increase - so get your tickets now!
Theme: A Red Carpet Romance Location:
Gettysvue Country Club
Date: Saturday, April 23, 2016 Time:
7-11 pm
·
Hey Gryphons! Open Mic
Night is back this year, Feb 19th, and we are looking for
talented students like yourselves to sign up to perform! Your acts could range
from singing and dancing to magic and comedy— any talent acts are welcome! Sign
ups close on February 1st and the number of acts is limited, so
get your spot now!
·
2016 STEMinar Call for Student Papers: The
Impact of Fear in Life and Literature
All students are invited to submit a paper that
addresses the topic: The Impact of
Fear in Life and Literature. While
there is no required length, your paper must demonstrate a substantial and
original engagement with the topic, be in MLA format and have been carefully
proofread. Quality papers will directly, thoroughly address the topic while
discussing both real-world and literary examples.
If your paper is selected, you will be invited to
speak and present at our annual STEMinar event on Monday, February 8th.
Additional details can be found on the posters around campus. Deadline for submissions is 4:30 P.M. on
Friday, January 22nd. If interested,
submit a printed and stapled copy of your finished paper in Room 208 by 4:30
P.M. on Friday, January 22nd.
Community & Guidance Ops:
· Leadership Knoxville is
seeking applicants for the 2016-17 Youth Leadership Class. Must be a current sophomore to be
eligible. Find out more about the
program at www.leadershipknoxville.com/programs-services/youth-leadership-knoxville. Email Mrs. Ashe if you’re
interested in applying. Deadline is Friday, Feb 26th.
Quote
of the day from Carl Bard:
Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start
from now and make a brand new ending.
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)
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