Monday, October 2, 2017

10-3-17 Student Mission Briefing

GRYPHON MISSION BRIEFING
For Tuesday, October 3, 2017 – L-day
School Mission – Boundless STEM: Learning & Leading
L&N Student Mission – #Own it!

School Ops:
·        Applications are now open for PTSA Student Representatives. If you are interested in serving your school community, please complete the link below by Friday, October 6th.  https://goo.gl/forms/LeigQXxSiT1zhYwk1

·        Flu shot reminder! Students can receive a flu shot on Monday, October 23, at 11:00 a.m. in the library.  No student will be vaccinated without a completed, signed and returned consent form. The consent form can be completed and submitted online at www.knoxcounty.org/health/schoolflu. If you choose to complete the paper consent form, fill out the form completely, sign it and submit it online or return it to the office by this Friday, Oct 6.  
Please be sure to complete the insurance section of the consent form; insurance status will not determine whether a child is vaccinated. If you do not have insurance, mark the “No Insurance” box. If you have insurance, KCHD will bill your insurance to help support this program.  Please note: 1. There is no cost to you for this vaccination. 2. You will not be billed. 3. You will not have a co‐pay.
Blank forms and Spanish forms are also available in the office.

·      October is National Anti-Bullying Month. We’re kicking it off on Wednesday, Oct 4, with #UChooseKindness event on the plaza at lunch.  Spread as much positivity as you can and be an Upstander!

·      It's not common knowledge, but one of our custodians had an accident and is unable to work right now. She's recovering and fortunately she'll be okay, but our other custodians are working overtime to make up for the other being out sick. 
SGA, Key Club, and NHS have joined forces to help them out by staying after school to empty trash cans and push in chairs throughout our two buildings. We're hoping that this can help our custodians finish up with their responsibilities a little sooner over the next week. If you're interested in helping, please sign up below. We need 10 people each day to stay after school for about an hour each day. We'll meet in the Commons at 4:30 p.m.

·      Seniors: Remember the TN Promise meeting on Wednesday, October 4 at 8:00 a.m. in the STEM Space.  This meeting will be a 35 minute informational meeting with all seniors enrolled at your institution. tnAchieves student handbooks will be distributed and the following topics will be discussed at this meeting:
       Introduction to TN Promise, the November 1, 2017 scholarship application deadline and tnAchieves requirements, deadlines and mentors
•       Information on 2018-2019 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion and the mandatory January 16, 2018 TN Promise FAFSA filing deadline
•      Community service, which students can begin accruing on November 2, 2017.
All seniors are expected to attend as this will count as the student’s first TN Promise meeting and future mandatory eligibility requirements will be discussed.

·      All students:  Interested in making $20? Come down to G006 on Mondays during lunch to get your height and weight measured. After that, you'll wear an acceleromter (a little device that tracks your physical activity) for 7 days and then we'll hand you a $20 gift card to Walmart! The Fruved team will be there each Monday, so come on down!   See Dr. Bretscher if you have questions. 

·      Students who park off campus – please be vigilant about locking your car and storing belongings in the trunk or out of sight.  We are becoming aware of reports of car break-ins in the downtown area.  We can patrol our campus lot and have asked KPD to step up patrols in the Blackstock lot and Grand Avenue, but you can help by always locking, being aware of your surroundings, and taking precautions.  Don’t give thieves a reason to believe you have anything valuable in your car!

·      Don’t miss the first Choral Concert in the Commons, TONIGHT, Oct 3, 7:00 p.m. (see below)

·      Calling all students (16 and over), parents, and teachers!  Our Fall Blood Drive is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 4th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the STEM Space (shortly after the TN Promise meeting).   Help our local community as well as our school by "giving the gift of life!"
   Here's what you need to know:  Because MEDIC is participating in a Zika Virus study, all 16 and 17 year old students wishing to give blood MUST Have a signed consent form (attached here and available in the Office and Media Center). 
o   16 year olds must be at least 120 lbs. 
o   17 year olds must be at least 110 lbs. 
o   You must have valid ID with you.
o   If you take medication, ensure you have a current list of medications with you. 

·      Spring 2018 Washington DC Field Trip: Registration has begun for the bi-annual Washington DC field trip to the USA Science and Engineering Festival. Trip includes the festival, national monuments tour, museum visits including Smithsonian, National Mall and more. $400 cost covers transportation, hotel (four persons per room), admissions, misc. fees, and hot breakfast. Students will be responsible for lunch and dinner costs. $100 deposit due October 20th. Registration forms available in the office. You may contact Ms. Jorgenson or Mr. Powell for more information- cheri.jorgenson@knoxschools.org or timothy.powell@knoxschools.org

·      Yearbooks for the 2017-18 school year are officially on sale! Pick up an order form from the office any time or order yours from www.jostensyearbooks.com. The price per book is $55 now through September 15th. The longer you wait to order yours, the higher the price goes up, so make sure to order yours as soon as possible to save up to $25 this school year! Seniors:  you can purchase a yearbook for $50 if you order before Nov 1.  Special price does not apply to a customized order.

Community  & Guidance Ops:
·      These colleges are visiting the L&N soon!  If you’re interested, stop by the guidance office to find out how to get to meet these recruiters at 12:15 on the following dates:
o   Tues, 10/3: University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
o   Tues, 10/3: Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
o   Wed, 10/4: Berry College, Berry, GA
o   Wed, 10/4: Centre College, Danville, KY
o   Wed, 10/4: University of Alabama, Huntsville, AL
o   Thur, 10/5: Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
o   Friday 10/6: Univ Alabama (Tuscaloosa)

·      Maryville College is having an Open House and STEMFest, Saturday, 10/7  Open House 9am-3pm.  Juniors and Seniors can also stay overnight on campus and participate in the STEMFest on Sunday. Register at http://maryvillecollege.edu/meet-maryville

·      Applications are now open for the United States Senate Youth Program. The program offers high school students in their junior or senior years the opportunity to participate in an annual Washington Week event in March, which includes a variety of events that promote a unique understanding of the structure of our national government. The Hearst Foundation also offers selected state finalists a $10,000 undergraduate scholarship. The student application and instructions for applying are available here. The deadline to apply is Oct. 27.

Quote of the day from Albert Einstein:

Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.


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