Monday, September 5, 2016

9-6-16 Student Mission Briefing

GRYPHON MISSION BRIEFING
For Tuesday, September 6, 2016 – “L” 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).

·      Good luck to our Golfing Gryphons who have a match this afternoon!

Community  & Guidance Ops:
·      All students in 9 – 11th grades!  Sign up now to take the PSAT here at school on Wed, Oct 19.  The fee is $20 and financial assistance is available for anyone who cannot pay --email sarah.salerno@knoxschools.org if needed.  Registration deadline is this Friday, September 9th.  Registration forms and money can be turned in to Mrs. Johnson in Guidance.

Quote of the day from Albert Einstein:

You have to learn the rules of the game.  And then you have to play better than anyone else.

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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