5-18-16 Student Mission Briefing

GRYPHON MISSION BRIEFING

For Wednesday, May 18, 2016 – “N” classes

Underclassmen N1 and N2 exams

Last scheduled day of school!

2015-16 L&N Student Mission – Own it!

School Ops:

·      Today from 1:00 – 3:00 students should report to the following areas to turn in their iPads so you can receive new technology this summer.  Final grade reports and class schedule for next year will be withheld from any student not turning in an iPad and charger and school-issued cover. 

o   9^th graders will report to Commons

o   10^th graders will report to room 214

o   11^th graders will report to STEM Space

·      Make plans now to check your school email account at least once weekly over the summer.  We’ll be sending updates on summer assignments and when you can pick up your new laptops!

·      Did you miss last night’s meeting but think you need Summer School to recover a failing grade? Go to http://www.knoxschools.org/Page/12322 for more information.  

·      Any boys or girls interested in play on the golf team in the fall should email Mr. Waxmonsky.  The season begins in July and ends in October.

·      Make plans to bring a chair and survive the Zombie Apolocalypse student theatre production on Thursday, May 19, 7:00 p.m. on the Plaza.  Admission is free to this approximately 1 hour production!

·      Congratulations to Rory Glatt for winning the boys’ individual tennis regional title.  Now he will head to state tournament next week in Murfreesboro!

Community  & Guidance Ops:

·      Knox Area Urban League is recruiting for next fall’s class of National Achievers.  If you are a student of color, will be in grades 10-12 next year, and have a 3.0 or higher GPA, you are invited to apply (attached).  Deadline for application is May 23.

·      Students and parents interested in attending an information session with Yale, Caltech, MIT, and Pomona need to pre-register here: http://bit.ly/1WpAPpQ The panel will be held at Farragut High School, TONIGHT, at 7:00 p.m. with a program to discuss academic and campus life, selective college admissions, and financial aid.  

Quote of the day from Thomas Edison:

I will not say I failed 1000 times.  I will say that I discovered there are 1000 ways that can cause failure --

From your Administrative team, faculty, and staff of the L&N – have a great, relaxing, and restful summer.  We’ll see you at the social movie nights and technology orientations over the summer!

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

5-17-16 Student Mission Briefing

GRYPHON MISSION BRIEFING

For Tuesday, May 17, 2016 – “L” classes

Underclassmen L1 and L2 exams (last class meeting)

2015-16 L&N Student Mission – Own it!

School Ops:

·      Any boys or girls interested in play on the golf team in the fall should email Mr. Waxmonsky.  The season begins in July and ends in October.

·      Make plans to bring a chair and survive the Zombie Apolocalypse student theatre production on Thursday, May 19, 7:00 p.m. on the Plaza.  Admission is free to this approximately 1 hour production!

·      Today is Yearbook Distribution.  Everyone will dismiss from your last test at 12:30 to the Commons/Plaza/verandah area.  You may eat lunch (cafeteria is open) or line up to receive yearbooks on the plaza under the stairs. 

o   If you have returned an early dismissal form you may leave once you have your yearbook, if you wish. 

o   Buses will run at 4:30.  You may not leave campus and return to ride a bus home. 

o   You may also turn in your iPad if you will not need it for testing on Wednesday (in the Media Center).

o   Students will stay in the Commons/plaza/verandah unless in the company of a teacher going to makeup work elsewhere in the building.

o   If you did not pre-order you may purchase one of the few extras that will be available, first come-first served, for $80 in cash or check made out to Josten’s.

·      Congratulations to Rory Glatt for winning the boys’ individual tennis regional title.  Now he will head to state tournament next week in Murfreesboro!

·      Congratulations to the newly selected officer team for National Honors Society for2016-17:

Secretary - Abbey Morgan

Treasurer - Brice Ard

Parliamentarian - Andrew Thayer

Historian - Joy Carrigan

·      Congratulations to our boys’ tennis team for winning the Region 2A-AA Championship!  They now progress to sub-state against CAK this week.

·      Have you seen the latest edition of The Gryphon Grind?  Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-oNUSIOUm8

·      Students who anticipate needing summer school must attend a mandatory orientation and registration session in the Commons on Tuesday, May 17th @ 6:00pm.  More information can be found at http://www.knoxschools.org/Page/12322.  

·      From the Golden Gryphon branch of the Y-12 Credit Union –

Photography Contest Winners:

Grand Prize Winner - Ansley Parker

Front Desk Award - Alli Lapps

Bookstore Award - Kiara Blair

PTSA Award - Katie Lawson

Equality Club Award - Nick D'Alessandro

Golden Gryphon Awards - Kassidy Parish, Layla Abead, Lauren Morris, Ilana Blumenthal

Honorable Mention - Ansley Parker, Nick D'Alessandro

All winners should stop by the office to pick up your award.  See  their winning photos on display behind the bank counter in the Commons.

·      The Gryphon Guide application is live! There are lots of opportunities within the organization to help serve your school. Email tressie.norton@knoxschools.org with any questions. Apply here.

·      You’ve read the announcements, looked over the itinerary, and considered visiting New York City during Fall Break 2016—now is the time to commit to this trip! We have custom-designed this tour just for L&N students and parents. This all-inclusive tour comes at a very affordable price, totaling $1,052.00. The only money you will need on the trip will be for souvenirs and food on the bus. GOOD NEWS: You can reserve your spot on this trip for only $150.00!   Registration and the $150 deposit is due by May 18.

Community  & Guidance Ops:

·      Want to know more about  National Achievers (mentioned below)?  Come to room 103 (next to Media Center) Tuesday, 5/17, at 9:15 to hear from current members!

·      Knox Area Urban League is recruiting for next fall’s class of National Achievers.  If you are a student of color, will be in grades 10-12 next year, and have a 3.0 or higher GPA, you are invited to apply (attached).  Deadline for application is May 23.

·      Students and parents interested in attending an information session with Yale, Caltech, MIT, and Pomona need to pre-register here: http://bit.ly/1WpAPpQ The panel will be held at Farragut High School, Wednesday, 5/18, at 7:00 p.m. with a program to discuss academic and campus life, selective college admissions, and financial aid.  

Quote of the day from Confucius:

A man who lacks reliability is utterly useless.

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

5-16-16 Student Mission Briefing

GRYPHON MISSION BRIEFING

For Monday, May 16, 2016 – “L” classes

Underclassmen L3 and L4 exams (last class meeting)

2015-16 L&N Student Mission – Own it!

School Ops:

·      Remember – today you will go to “L” day classes and take your final exams in L3 and L4 classes.  You will go to Advisory at midday (no Genius Hour) and have the lunch you normally have with Advisories on Friday.  Also remember – today is NOT Early Release – school is in session until 4:30!

·      Today is the last day to return permission slips that will allow you to leave as early as 12:30 this Tuesday and Wednesday.  You may choose to stay for yearbook signing on Tuesday and leave when you want but only if you turned in your slip.  Same is true for after turning in your technology on Wednesday.

·      Congratulations to the newly selected officer team for National Honors Society for2016-17:

Secretary - Abbey Morgan

Treasurer - Brice Ard

Parliamentarian - Andrew Thayer

Historian - Joy Carrigan

·      Congratulations to our boys’ tennis team for winning the Region 2A-AA Championship!  They now progress to sub-state against CAK this week.

·      Yearbooks are here!  We will distribute Tuesday beginning at 1:00 on the Commons/Plaza.  If you did not pre-order you may purchase one of the few extras that will be available, first come-first served, for $80 in cash or check made out to Josten’s.

·      Have you seen the latest edition of The Gryphon Grind?  Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-oNUSIOUm8

·      Students who anticipate needing summer school must attend a mandatory orientation and registration session in the Commons on Tuesday, May 17th @ 6:00pm.  More information can be found at http://www.knoxschools.org/Page/12322.  

·      From the Golden Gryphon branch of the Y-12 Credit Union –

Photography Contest Winners:

Grand Prize Winner - Ansley Parker

Front Desk Award - Alli Lapps

Bookstore Award - Kiara Blair

PTSA Award - Katie Lawson

Equality Club Award - Nick D'Alessandro

Golden Gryphon Awards - Kassidy Parish, Layla Abead, Lauren Morris, Ilana Blumenthal

Honorable Mention - Ansley Parker, Nick D'Alessandro

All winners should stop by the office to pick up your award.  See  their winning photos on display behind the bank counter in the Commons.

·      The Gryphon Guide application is live! There are lots of opportunities within the organization to help serve your school. Email tressie.norton@knoxschools.org with any questions. Apply here.

·      Any student who is storing guitars or other non-band/orchestra equipment in the music room: You must be take your equipment home no later than this Friday (5/13).  As we are now starting our inventory process, all student-owned equipment (guitars, amps, cases, etc.) must leave the school by the end of this week.  Starting tomorrow, please do not bring any new instruments and store them in the music space.  Thank you for your attention to this matter.  Please email/see Mr. Gibson if you have any questions!

·      Please take a few moments to go to the site below to vote for your favorite PSA created by our beginning broadcasting students:

http://mybodymyfuture.com/about-kappi/-video-contest-2016/

·      You’ve read the announcements, looked over the itinerary, and considered visiting New York City during Fall Break 2016—now is the time to commit to this trip! We have custom-designed this tour just for L&N students and parents. This all-inclusive tour comes at a very affordable price, totaling $1,052.00. The only money you will need on the trip will be for souvenirs and food on the bus. GOOD NEWS: You can reserve your spot on this trip for only $150.00!   Registration and the $150 deposit is due by May 18.

Community  & Guidance Ops:

·      Want to know more about  National Achievers (mentioned below)?  Come to room 103 (next to Media Center) Tuesday, 5/17, at 9:15 to hear from current members!

·      Knox Area Urban League is recruiting for next fall’s class of National Achievers.  If you are a student of color, will be in grades 10-12 next year, and have a 3.0 or higher GPA, you are invited to apply (attached).  Deadline for application is May 23.

·      Students and parents interested in attending an information session with Yale, Caltech, MIT, and Pomona need to pre-register here: http://bit.ly/1WpAPpQ The panel will be held at Farragut High School, Wednesday, 5/18, at 7:00 p.m. with a program to discuss academic and campus life, selective college admissions, and financial aid.  

Quote of the day from Josiah Gilbert Holland:

Responsibility walks hand in hand with capacity and power.

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