10-29-18 Student Mission Briefing

GRYPHON MISSION BRIEFING

For Monday, October 29, 2018 – M-day

School Mission – Boundless STEM: Learning & Leading

L&N Student Mission – #Own it!

School Ops:

·      Students, this Tuesday, October 30th we will be participating in the statewide mock midterm elections. All students are encouraged to participate in the election in order to learn more about the voting process. To get more information and to read more about why voting is so important go to bit.ly/lnmockelection18 . When you vote get your "I Voted" sticker, take a picture with the sign, and post with the hashtag #GoVoteTN The results will be announced by the end of the day on Tuesday.

·      This Tuesday, Oct 30, all students have the opportunity to hear a performance group from the Chinese National Center for Arts and Music.  They are traveling the US and will be performing at the TN Amphitheater from 12:30 – 1:30 on Tuesday.  If you’d like to see them, complete the short form linked here.  *Note: must be on your knoxschools email to access.  On Tuesday, get your lunch first – the cafeteria will have box lunches available for purchase you can pick up quickly and take with you to eat in the Amphitheater as you watch the performance.  This is a big deal.  It is the only performance they will give in Knoxville.  We’d like to see as many students as possible participate.

·      A student has lost his wallet, its brown and has his license in it. Reward 20 dollars. Return the wallet to the office and write your student ID so he may give you your reward.

·         SGA is still accepting donations of items (Listed Below) to send to the Panama City and Lynn Haven communities in FL who are still recovering from last month’s hurricanes. Last day for collection is Monday, Oct 29:

First aid kit, Gloves, Baby wipes, Toilet paper, Paper towels, Prepared, non-perishable food, Dried beans, Gatorade (Mix)*, Water*, Batteries and flashlights, Garbage bags – contractor grade, Peanut butter, tuna, etc…

·         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!

Community  & Guidance Ops:

·      Seniors – THIS WEEK IS IT – TN Promise application deadline is Nov 1.  Don’t miss this chance for money for college!  Contact your counselor if you have questions.

Quote of the day from Mahatma Gandhi:

The future depends on what we do in the present.

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)