Thursday, October 18, 2018

10-19-18 Student Mission Briefing


GRYPHON MISSION BRIEFING
For Friday, October 19, 2018 – N-day
School Mission – Boundless STEM: Learning & Leading
L&N Student Mission – #Own it!

School Ops:
·         Plan ahead – next Wednesday, Oct 25, we are giving the PSAT exam to all 9 – 11th graders fro 9:30 – 1:00.  Seniors are encouraged to use the morning to make a college visit to a nearby institution (UT, Maryville, Carson Newman, Tusculum, Pellissippi, Roane State . . . .).  Use the attached form (college visit verification) to have it count as an official college visit day so it doesn’t count against your absences for senior privilege on final exams in the spring!

·         MEDIC Blood Drive: Give the gift of life!  Wednesday, October 31st from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Medic Mobile will be parked in the Plaza parking lot from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Halloween. Donate and save up to 3 lives!!   Every donor gets snacks, a t-shirt, and a coupon for a free appetizer at Texas Roadhouse!

Who can donate blood? 
  • Sixteen year olds who are at least 120 lbs (with signed consent [attached])
  • Seventeen year olds who are at least 110 lbs (with signed consent [attached])
  • All adults, 18 and over (please ask your family and friends!) (NOTE: Parents and teachers go to the front of the line!)
What do you need to know?
 Bring photo ID
  • Bring a list of medications, if applicable
  • Start hydrating the day before
  • Eat a hearty breakfast/lunch before donating
Consent forms for students under 18 are attached and also located in the front office and in the library.  Click on this link to sign up!

·      Fall Dance tickets are on sale now! Through this week and next.
WHEN: during ALL lunches from October 15th to the 26th.
WHERE: in the commons under the SGA bulletin board.
HOW MUCH: $8 per person, $14 for a couple
If you don't buy one before the dance YOU CAN STILL GO! At the door, tickets will be $10 per person during the dance (October 27th from 7pm to 10pm).  Dress is semi-formal.

·         Join us this Friday in a schoolwide PINK OUT to recognize those who are battling cancer, those who have fought and won, and honor those who lost the fight. 

Community  & Guidance Ops:
·      Seniors – counselors will be in English 4 classes on Tuesday & Wednesday, Oct. 23rd and 24th to help seniors sign up for the TN Promise scholarship.  Those in Dual Enrollment and AP Eng 4 need to stop by Guidance to get help.  Don’t miss this opportunity for free money – deadline is Nov 1.  You received an email from Mrs. Morrell with details.  Don’t miss this!!

·      Covalence is doing an interview on the radio on Sunday night between 10:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. It will be on 94.3 (94Z).

Quote of the day from Ayn Rand:

The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me?

Practice L&N Habits every day: Professionalism, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Innovation, Inquiry, & Design
L&N STEM Academy – TN’s First Apple School of Distinction, 4 time - US News & World Report medalist – 4 years (2015-18), 4 time - Newsweek’s Top 500 American High Schools 2015 – 18, 5 time TN Reward School (2014 – 18)





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