10-25-18 Student Mission Briefing

GRYPHON MISSION BRIEFING

For Thursday, October 25, 2018 – L-day

School Mission – Boundless STEM: Learning & Leading

L&N Student Mission – #Own it!

School Ops:

·      Spirit week theme today:  Thursday – Throwback Thursday – dress your decade!      9^th – 60’s, 10^th – 70’s, 11^th – 80’s, 12^th – 90’s

o   Friday – dynamic duo day!

o   Reminder – all costumes must meet school dress code (no bare midriff, bare back, must have shoulders, and you may not wear a mask that completely hides/covers your face while on campus)

·         Are you volunteering or bringing friends to the Haunted Station? Friday night, 6:00 – 8:45.  Costume contest at 8:45 – wait till you see the trophy prize!.

·         MEDIC Blood Drive: Give the gift of life!  Wednesday, October 31^st 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.

Community  & Guidance Ops:

·    A student representative from the University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa) will be in Guidance during lunch on Friday, Oct. 26.

·      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!!

Quote of the day from Albert Einstein:

Creativity is intelligence having fun.

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)