Thursday, August 25, 2016

8-26-16 Student Mission Briefings

GRYPHON MISSION BRIEFING
For Thursday, August 25, 2016 – “L” day
L&N Student Mission – #Own it!

School Ops:
·      Attention Juniors and Seniors: Want to obtain a scholarship of $100, $250 or $500 in addition to a trip to the State Capitol?
The Tennessee Secretary of State’s office is conducting its first ever student essay contest!  Our goal is to have a winner from the L&N STEM Academy.

The topic of the essay is voting and the word count limit is only 500 words.  Mrs. Griggs would be happy to assist you with your essay response (just shoot her an email erika.griggs@knoxschools.org)

Essay prompt: Surveys show that the younger generations are becoming increasingly disengaged from the electoral process, especially the “millennial” generation. Why do you think this trend is occurring and what is one way to get more young people involved in the process?
Check out the website for more details and contest rules: http://sos.tn.gov/products/essay-contest

·      Remember – Fridays are Advisory Days.  Go to your Advisory and you’ll have lunch with them (listed at bottom of notes to remind you).  Today be sure you pick up your photo forms in Advisory for Monday’s pictures!

·      Yearbook photos for grades 9 – 11 and senior makeups (formal and cap & gown) will be taken Monday, Aug 29 during M1 and M2 classes.  You will receive order forms in your Advisory class on Friday.  You must bring payment with you on Monday to order pictures, but everyone has one taken for the yearbook, Aspen profile, and school ID.

·      Heads up to drivers and parents – two upcoming changes to schedules/parking:
o   Friday, Aug 26 – WFP Drive will have one lane closed in the afternoon.  Do NOT park to wait along the Holiday Inn – it keeps buses from being able to reach our parking lot.  Use an alternate pick up location!
o   Thursday, Sept 1 (next week) – school will dismiss and buses will run at 12:45 p.m.  Students who usually park in the Blackstock public lot need to pick up a parking pass from the front office for that day (available beginning Monday, 8/29).  You will not be allowed in the lot without one!


Community  & Guidance Ops:
·      College rep visits coming up!  Please register with Mrs. Johnson, lyn.johnson@knoxschools.org so she can prepare a large enough meeting space.  Tell her which you want to attend:
o   Guilford College, Greensboro, NC, Wed, 8/31, 12:15
o   Queens University, Charlotte, NC, Thur, 9/1, 10:00
o   Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD, Thur, 9/1, 11:30
o   Maryville College, Maryville, TN, Fri, 9/2, 12:15

·      PSAT registration is now open to all 9th-11th graders.  We would like to have 100% participation for our 9th, 10th, and 11th graders, even if students have previously taken this exam.  The registration form was emailed out to all students and is also available in the Guidance office.  The fee is $20 and financial assistance is available--email sarah.salerno@knoxschools.org if needed.  Registration deadline is September 9th.  Registration forms and money can be turned in to Mrs. Johnson in Guidance.

·      Looking for something interesting to do this weekend?  Come to Market Square/Krutch Park from 11:00 – 5:00 for the Knox Asian Festival.  Find out more about the activities on their website at http://www.knoxasianfestival.com .

·      In-Home Tutoring will be hosting a Free Mock ACT on Saturday, August 27 at 9 a.m. for all Knox County students, at ITT tech. Students will get their results before they leave and will get to keep their tests for their review. Limited seating is available, so students need to pre-register to make sure they have a seat.  This is a great practice opportunity before the September test.  Sign-up directly from their website at  www.KnoxvilleTutor.com


Quote of the day from Anads Nin:

We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are.

Practice L&N Habits every day: Professionalism, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Innovation, Inquiry, & Design
L&N STEM Academy – TN’s First Apple School of Distinction, US News & World Report Gold Medal 2016, Newsweek’s Top 500 “Beating the Odds” school

2016-17 Advisories

Gr
Advisor
Rm #
Last names
Lunch
Gr
Advisor
Rm #
Last names
Lunch
9
Bell
214
Aiken - Bresler
1
11
Blevins
216
Ahmad - Brewer
1
9
Robbins
203
Broughton - Corum
1
11
Lafollette
M052
Burnett - Ferwanah
2
9
Signore
207
Cox - Garcia
1
11
Arnold
D121
Fetzer - Jackson
3
9
Schultz
D119
Garrett - Hristov
3
11
Bretscher
D210
Johnson- McCarthy
3
9
Parker
D119
Hudson - Madon
3
11
Crattie
D217
McDonald - Psensky
3
9
Hawkins
D120
Manson - Plaag
3
11
Mangone
D113
Ralston -  Thayer
2
9
Pariseau
205
Poland - Sylvia
1
11
Waxmonsky
D222
Thomas - Younger
2
9
Webb
222
Tassell - Zinser
1
12
Fannon
104
Abdullah - Carrigan
3
10
Brown
War Rm
Ahmed - Chapin
2
12
Griffin
202
Carter - Gammon
1
10
Foy
D221
Cho - Fleming
3
12
Sirek
G006
Gay - Mathews
1
10
Gibson
G012
Ford - Haught
2
12
Orrick
D112
McAlister - Rutherford
3
10
Stanish
213
Heath - Lane
1
12
Elliott
D116
Samar - Yambert
3
10
Nelson
G012
Large - Mitchell
2
10
Jorgenson
M056
Moore - Richards
2
10
Colby
D220
Richer - Taj
3
10
Griggs
221
Thompson - Wolz
1




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