GRYPHON MISSION BRIEFING
For Friday, November 18, 2016 – “N”
day
L&N Student Mission – #Own it!
School Ops:
·
Students – this is a reminder that although the
holidays are approaching, and we know you are tired, we still have expectations
that you will practice professionalism at all times. That means being where you’re supposed to be,
cleaning up after yourself, and following all school rules. When people do not do so, we have to pull
back on the privileges and freedoms you enjoy as students at the L&N. Until we leave for Thanksgiving – students
will not be allowed anywhere but the Commons and Verandah during Digital
Lab. You have been warned before yet
there is still an unacceptable amount of trash left behind as you leave. If you cannot keep the larger area clean, we
will restrict the areas where you can be and make it easier to keep everything
picked up by policing before you are dismissed.
Cooperation is expected in order to earn back the ability to spread out
to the plaza during Digital labs.
·
On Monday, December 12th, we have an opportunity
for a small group to visit Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Lunch will be
served on site with a special guest speaker discussing careers at the
intersection of the Classics, Journalism, and STEM. If you are interested
in touring the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (3D Printing), the
Spallation Neutron Source, and the High Flux Isotope Reactor, please
complete this form: https://goo.gl/forms/UGyPufN64vJ4VCCy1.
If you have any questions, please email luke.bell@knoxschools.org.
·
Seniors! Please join us for the Senior Social
which will be held at the Cove at Concord Park this Sunday
at 1:00pm. There will be spikeball, football, volleyball, etc along with
plenty of food, water & soda. The address is 11808 S.
Northshore Drive. Knoxville, TN. 37922
·
The Senior vs. Faculty football game is quickly
approaching! On November 21st, right after school at 3:30, we will have our
annual football game held on World’s Fair Lawn. There will be concessions, so
come out and bring friends!
·
Christmas on the Plaza? YES!! We will be celebrating our Class of 2019
service project as we turn in our shoeboxes, take pictures at the #ipackedashoebox
Christmas photo booth. Stop by to enjoy the celebration of all your hard work
with Christmas music and candy canes. If you haven’t done so already, grab an
empty shoebox and fill it with goodies for children. Shoeboxes are DUE THIS FRIDAY, Nov 18 during advisory! ****Any STEM student or staff is welcome to
build a shoebox!****
· The application for second semester Genius
Hour Choirs has been extended through Friday (11/18) at midnight.
Don't miss this opportunity to sing some fun music! Email Katie
Philips (with one "L") for more information. Apply here: https://goo.gl/forms/wPS7UynYTzzetO6W2
· This week is Knox County “Thank a Teacher
Week.” We hope you’ll participate by
letting your teachers know how they have impacted your life. You can share it with the system by using
their Social Media tags: (Twitter: #ThankaTeacherKnox; or email your “thank you
teacher” story straight to: ThankaTeacher@greatschoolspartnership.com). All this week!
· Seniors! Time to order Senior vs. Faculty Football Shirts
is here! Please visit this link and
submit your shirt request by Friday. Please be cautious of what you use as your
“name” on the back of your shirts as it represents our school, and feel free to
contact Abbey Morgan (s735318@student.knoxschools.org)
if you have any questions.
· As we approach
the winter season, warm clothing–specifically hats, socks, and coats–becomes
even more important for those in need to help them fight the increasingly cold
weather. If you have any of the aforementioned items in new or gently used
condition, please drop them off at the marked “Coats for the Cold” bin in the
front office. Any donations would be greatly appreciated. If you have any
questions or comments regarding “Coats for the Cold,” please eMail s745561@student.knoxschools.org
or s744420@student.knoxschools.org.
· Yearbook is
looking for your baby pictures! If you have any pictures of yourself as a small
child, please bring the physical copies in to Ms. Brown (you can find her in
her office). We will return the pictures to you as soon as we can after we have
scanned them. Thank you!
· Outlier’s
Advantage: Knoxville In-Home Tutoring is hosting a Free Mock ACT this Saturday,
November 19. Students will receive their scores before they leave, and
they will get to keep their tests for their review. This is open to all Knox
County area students. Limited seating is available. Sign up directly from our
homepage at www.KnoxvilleTutor.com.
· You can support our PTSA by ordering gear
from them this month only! See samples
in the Media Center, or pass on this link to anyone shopping for you so they can shop online until Nov 22!
Community
& Guidance Ops:
· A student representative from Yale College (New Haven, CT) will be in the Guidance office on
Monday, November 21 at 12:15.
·
From your counselors: Sometimes it’s just not possible to sort
through tough times alone. Problems can build up and you may lose sleep
or find it hard to concentrate on your school work. When you need to talk
to someone, your school counselor can be a great place to start.
School counselors are
trained to take your problem seriously, listen, and help — it doesn’t have to
be just about school stuff. A counselor can help you deal with the
sadness of when someone has died as well as advise you on taking the right
classes to get into your dream college.
Please remember to first check in with your
teacher before going to the school counseling office if you are having an
emergency. If you would like to have a meeting about a non-urgent matter,
email your school counselor to set up a time that works for both of you.
Know that you always have a safe place to talk, draw, or just have
someone sit quietly near you while you process on your own.
Quote
of the day from former Secretary of State Colin Powell:
Have a vision. Be demanding.
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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