Thursday, April 28, 2016

4-29-16 Student Mission Briefing

GRYPHON MISSION BRIEFING
For Friday, April 29, 2016 – “N” classes
TNReady Algebra I and US History Testing Day
2015-16 L&N Student Mission – Own it!

School Ops:
·      Today is TNReady testing for Algebra I and US History.  Find your Algebra I or US History class in the table below to see where to report at 9:30.  Bring a pencil.  Do not be late! 

·      Road closure during pick up time this afternoon! World’s Fair Park Drive through the park will be closed from Clinch Avenue to the circle portion of WFP Drive on the south end from 2:30pm until 11:30pm.  Please arrange for alternate pick up location for the afternoon!

·      Big congrats to our Boys’ Tennis team – they won the Division I District A-AA Championship last night! 

·      Come see the ultimate frisbee team this Saturday at Victor Ashe Park play in the City Tournament! Games start at 9:00 AM. Email Jeremiah Branson with questions.

·      SENIORS are reminded to complete the Senior Exit Survey by next Friday, May 6.  This was sent to you by Mrs. Basner in email yesterday, here’s the link again: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1t0L6j5nC9QsVxlhlLpScyLNVZBLEDH_H23Lxm9Uvn10/viewform

·      Y-12 Federal Credit Union is now accepting applications for student volunteers to work at the Golden Gryphon Credit Union (located in the Commons) on Wednesdays and Fridays during Genius Hour for the 2016-2017 school year.  This is a great opportunity for students looking to earn work experience or volunteer hours, and student volunteers over the age of 16 are eligible to apply for a paid internship at a Y-12 branch. Come by and talk to current students involved with the credit union during lunch to learn more about it! Pick up an application from the folder on the door of Room 215.

·      *STEM shirts are now available!  This shirt was designed by STEM student Jessica Motto and is available as a short sleeve, long sleeve or hoodie.  Long sleeve and hoodie orders will be available for pickup in the beginning of May. (ptsalnstem.weebly.com/fundraiser)

Community  & Guidance Ops:
·      What: A week-long opportunity to learn about materials science and materials characterization through hands-on studies provided by CNS Y-12 National Security Complex, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and Oak Ridge National Lab.
When: June 6-10, 2016
Time: Monday-Thursday, 9 am-4 pm and Friday, 9 am-12 noon
Where: The University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Cost: FREE Class size limited to 20 students.
Theme: Whodunit? Forensics in Materials and Engineering.
Register: Registration required. Deadline is May 2, 2016. To get registration form, visit us on the web at http://www.engr.utk.edu/mse/
Questions: Dr. Claudia Rawn, crawn@utk.edu or Elizabeth Ferguson, ferguson@utk.edu or 865-974-9245

Quote of the day from Henry Ford:

When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with 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)
US News & World Report GOLD Medal School for Achievement, 2016
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Friday, 4/29:
N1: 9:30-11:50 TESTING
N2: 11:55-12:19 (shortened)
Rest of the day normal schedule

Subject
Class
Room #
Displaced
Algebra 1
Wilsey N4
222
(combo)
Smith’s Geom (29) to D119
Algebra 1
Wilsey N3
 216
Brown’s AP Lit to Media Center
Algebra 1
Wilsey N2
 202
Mangone’s Latin ¾ to Commons
Algebra 1
Cheng L4
222 (combo)
See above
Algebra 1
Wilsey L2
203
Robbins World Hist to Commons (22)
US History
Griffin L4
214
Ogden’s Adv Alg (24) to Commons*
US History
Griffin N2
221
Cheng’s AP Stats (17) to Commons*
US History
Stanish L3
207
Crattie’s Latin 1 (18) to Commons*
US History
Griffin N3
205
Griggs’ Govt (22) to Commons*


Wednesday, April 27, 2016

L&N End of Year Testing and Event Calendar 2016



4-28-16 Student Mission Briefing

GRYPHON MISSION BRIEFING
For Thursday, April 28, 2016 – “L” classes
TNReady English 1, 2, 3 Testing Day
2015-16 L&N Student Mission – Own it!

School Ops:
·      Today is TNReady testing for English.  Find your English class in the table below to see where to report at 9:30.  Bring a pencil.  Do not be late! 

·      REMEMBER today, 4/28, students will need to park either on campus (with tags) or in the Blackstock lot.  The KMA and corner Grand parking lot are being reserved for an event at the Foundry.  Thank you for being a good downtown neighbor and planning ahead!

·      *STEM shirts are now available!  This shirt was designed by STEM student Jessica Motto and is available as a short sleeve, long sleeve or hoodie.  Long sleeve and hoodie orders will be available for pickup in the beginning of May. (ptsalnstem.weebly.com/fundraiser)

Special announcement from Cafeteria:
With less than 25 school days left in this school year, ordering the items you enjoy gets a little more difficult.  We apologize in advance for fewer choices or if we run out of your favorite item.  It’s an unfortunate part of this time of year. 
We wish you all a safe & happy summer and look forward to serving you next school year.  If you’re a senior, congratulations!!  Best wishes for a bright & wonderful future!
Sincerely,
Your Cafeteria Staff,
Renee, Melissa, Stephanie & Kristine

Community  & Guidance Ops:
·      The Pellissippi Magnolia Campus is having an Open House this Thursday, April 28 from 5:00-7:30 pm.  Take a tour, meet faculty, get information about programs/resources, enter a drawing for $250 scholarship.

·      What: A week-long opportunity to learn about materials science and materials characterization through hands-on studies provided by CNS Y-12 National Security Complex, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and Oak Ridge National Lab.
When: June 6-10, 2016
Time: Monday-Thursday, 9 am-4 pm and Friday, 9 am-12 noon
Where: The University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Cost: FREE Class size limited to 20 students.
Theme: Whodunit? Forensics in Materials and Engineering.
Register: Registration required. Deadline is May 2, 2016. To get registration form, visit us on the web at http://www.engr.utk.edu/mse/
Questions: Dr. Claudia Rawn, crawn@utk.edu or Elizabeth Ferguson, ferguson@utk.edu or 865-974-9245

Quote of the day from Henry Ford:

When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with 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)
US News & World Report GOLD Medal School for Achievement, 2016
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TESTING - Thursday, 4/28: English 1, English 2, English 3
All 9th, 10th, and 11th graders (except AP Lang students) will test during the first two blocks (extended by 10 minutes)
12th grade report to L1 class or Commons at 9:30 (see below)
All non-testing students report to Commons unless listed otherwise.
Norton’s/Griffin’s AP Lang/US Hist to Lawson McGhee
G006 Cheng’s Pre-cal to Commons
D220 (Depot Conf Room) will be used for accommodations testing all day
Cancel D220 Genius Hour!
Parramore’s L3 SS displaced to Commons
Mangone’s L4 Hon Lat 3 displaced to Commons

L1: 9:30-12:29: TESTING
L2: Does NOT meet this day
GH/Lunch: 12:29-1:51
L3: 1:51-3:03
L4: 3:08-4:30

Subject
Class
Room #
Displaced
English 1
Bell L1
216

English 1
Bell L4
214

English 1
Bell N2
202 (combo)

English 1
Bell N4
222

English 1
Bell L2
202 (combo)

English 1
Bell N3
203

English 2
Norton N3
205
Brown’s Eng 4 to MC
English 2
Blevins N4
D113

English 2
Blevins L1
221

English 2
Blevins N2
207

English 2
Blevins L4
D119

English 2
Blevins L3
D120

English 3
Brown L4
STEM
Ogden’s AP Calc BC to G012
English 3
Brown N3
STEM

English 3
Fannon N2
STEM

English 3
Norton M2
D121