GRYPHON MISSION BRIEFING
For Thursday, March 10, 2016 – “L” classes
2015-16 L&N Student Mission – Own it!
School Ops:
·
The Knox County Nutrition Dept.
& your L&N STEM Academy cafeteria staff would like to
thank everyone who donated during the Medic blood drive. The
students whose names were drawn to win the ITunes gift cards are Kathryn Ellis, Thomas King & Chloe Shiverdecker.
Congratulations to these students! You may pick up your gift cards from the
cafeteria.
Thank you again, L&N students & staff, for giving
the gift of life!
·
Be advised – due to space
limitations, you may eat outside of the Commons or Verandah; however, you must
eat within sight of school personnel.
That means you may not eat on the walkway around the side of the
building that faces the student parking lot, or the workers’ table outside of
the War Room, or the backside of the Depot building. Rule of thumb
- if a teacher cannot see you, you should not stay there or take food
there. Thank you for your compliance
with this policy.
·
L&N students - Please click
the link below and perform a few easy tasks to help earn up to $1,000 for your PTSA
from US Cellular. It takes 5 minutes or less. Remember, all money raised by
PTSA goes back into our school!
· Students – we
recognize that you are completing a week of testing and spring break is
approaching, but this is a reminder that we are still in school! There is new learning to learn, new
assignments to complete, and new dreams to have. Let’s keep focused. We need to use indoor voices in the Commons,
we need to touch no more than hands with our spring crush, we just need to
practice professionalism. Your teachers
and classmates thank you for your cooperation with this request.
· We are having
issues with students riding the elevators without an elevator pass. These passes may only be obtained from the
front office and they do have an expiration date. Students ignoring this policy and riding are
subject to discipline up to and including out of school suspension for being in
an unauthorized area. Make smart
choices!
· Congratulations
to Justin Cross – who was just named a Haslam Scholar at UT for next year! A prestigious honor – way to go Justin!
· Come join us at
the National Science & Engineering Festival Trip to DC!
REMINDER: Your
$300 balance is OVERDUE if you are going (and have already paid your deposit)
to the National Science & Engineering Festival in Washington, D.C. April
13-17. Please bring your payment to Ms. Jorgensen or Ms. Ellis before THIS
MONDAY. If for any reason, you cannot come, please let us know right away so we
can find a replacement. You will only have your deposit refunded if we can fill
your spot. We have an additional slot for a female student on the DC Field
Trip. First come, first served. E-mail cheri.jorgenson@knoxschools.org
if you decide to go. Bring your $400 (total cost) and filled out field trip
permission form (attached). Ms. Jorgenson will also be taking a team of art
students to explore the wonderful (and free) art museums. For more information,
see http://www.usasciencefestival.org.
· It's time to
sign up for AP Exams! We encourage all students who have taken or are currently
enrolled in an AP course to take the corresponding AP exam. Registration
forms and payment should be returned to the Guidance office by Thursday, March 24th. AP
Exam order forms are available here: http://www.knoxschools.org/Page/12097, in
the Guidance Office, and the document was emailed to all
students. The testing site for the AP exams will be announced
soon. Please check back for the dates, times & locations for
pre-administration sessions. Attendance at one of these sessions is
required. Questions about AP exams? Email Mrs.
Morrell: lori.morrell@knoxschools.org
· SENIORS: This is the
last week to pay Senior Dues! Don't delay! Full dues are $140. See
breakdown of price below. Don't forget your $25 Senior Fee. This
is not included in the dues! Dues and Fees can be brought to Ms. Stanish or
Mrs. Brown.
Senior Dues Breakdown: (fee waiver
CANNOT be applied)
1) $50
Yearbook (discounted $20)
2) $40 Prom
ticket (discounted $15)
3) $50 Senior
Luncheon and 10 custom Thank you Cards
Senior Fees: (fee waiver CAN be applied)
$25 for diploma and diploma cover
Community & Guidance Ops:
·
The University
of Tennessee, Knoxville, Libraries will host Big Orange STEM Saturday for high
school and first-year college students from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April
2. Students interested in careers in science, technology, engineering or
mathematics and their parents are invited to attend the event in the John C.
Hodges Library, 1015 Volunteer Blvd. Big Orange STEM Saturday is free, but
participants should register online
by Friday, March 25.
STEM Saturday
will begin with a keynote presentation by chemist and educator Tam’Ra Kay
Francis. Francis, who was once the youngest faculty member in the chemistry
department at Fisk University, is committed to improving STEM instruction and
mentoring budding young scientists. She is a doctoral candidate in science
education at UT.
Following the
keynote presentation, students can attend two of four breakout sessions:
·
Current UT
students will talk about the different majors available in the College of
Engineering and their personal experiences with study abroad, internships,
co-ops and research assistantships, followed by a hands-on activity
demonstrating how engineers solve problems.
·
A professional
in the field of digital humanities will show students how scientists are
collaborating with artists and others in humanities disciplines to create
innovative, relevant and exciting projects.
·
Staff from UT’s
Center for Career Development will tell students how to expedite the move from
classroom to workforce.
·
Another session
will highlight the importance of mathematical skills in all STEM careers.
Participants will practice some of these skills by solving math puzzles.
· Knox County
Youth Health Board is seeking applicants.
The Youth Health Board is a diverse group of young people from across Knox
County. Two reps from each high school
will be accepted. Students who are
selected will be able to explore the field of Public Health and expand their
knowledge by working with numerous health professionals. Members will work with their community to
address issues that they are passionate about.
Deadline to apply is April 1, 2016.
See front office for more info and applications.
· Current juniors
– are you interested in having a voice in our system? Applications are now open for the Student Rep
on the Knox County School Board. Pick up
an application in the office. Deadline
is March 11.
Quotes
of the day from Mahatma Gandhi:
There is more to life than
increasing its speed.
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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