GRYPHON MISSION BRIEFING
For Friday, September 2, 2016 – “N”
day
L&N Student Mission – #Own it!
School Ops:
·
Are you interested in pursuing a career in
mathematics? Do you love math? Mu Alpha Theta is a national organization that
inspires keen interest in mathematics, develops strong scholarship, and
promotes the enjoyment of mathematics. Among other things, Mu Alpha Theta
tutors students in all levels of math throughout the year and actively competes
in national contests. Students interested in joining need to have completed one
math class, Algebra I, (along with current enrollment in a second math class)
with a GPA of at least 3.25 with respect to their math courses. Anyone
interested in joining should contact Mr. Mark Waxmonsky (mark.waxmonsky@knoxschools.org).
· Stop by and try out the Gryphon Coffee Nook
today! See a flyer with info at the
bottom of these announcements.
· 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?
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 Maryville College, Maryville, TN, Fri, 9/2, 12:15
· Sign up now for the PSAT – 9 – 11th grades! 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.
Quote
of the day from Pat Riley:
Great effort springs naturally from a great attitude.
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
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