GRYPHON MISSION BRIEFING
For Friday,
October 5, 2018 – N-day
School Mission – Boundless
STEM: Learning & Leading
L&N Student Mission –
#Own it!
School Ops:
·
Want to save up to $20 this year? Order your yearbook
today! The price of your 2018-19 school year memories will only get higher, so
make sure to visit jostensyearbooks.com before
October 12th to take advantage of our second lowest offer of the year- and follow
@STEMYB on twitter while you’re at it!"
·
Seniors – reminder that the first TN Promise meeting is THIS morning, Oct 5, from 8:00 – 8:30 in
our Commons area (all other students will need to stay in the cafeteria serving
area and verandah/plaza during this time.
All seniors are expected to attend!
The Media Center is being used to videotape a journalism interview, it
will also be closed for this time.
·
Important reminder – when we come back from fall break on
Monday, October 15 – the schedule is
regular early release, but you will meet L1, L2, M3,and M4 classes. On Tuesday, Oct 16, you will meet M1, M2, L3, and L4 classes. Make plans accordingly!
·
Key club is doing a project through
mid-November called Coats for the Cold. There is a donation
box in the STEM space for all items including new or used coats,
scarves, hats, and gloves. These items will be distributed by KARM to those
in need.
·
Stop by the new seating for customers
of the Book Nook (bookstore coffee shop) in the hallway between the commons and
office. The chairs and tables are for
those who have purchased something from the Nook only. So get a hot beverage and have a seat!
·
Congratulations to the Ladies Golfing
Gryphons today as they brought home the Regional Championship! Hats off to the team: Madilyn Newman, Emma Patterson, and Sydney Rockwell. And special
shout out to Madilyn Newman for
winning the individual regional champion title!! Way to go ladies!!
Community & Guidance Ops:
·
College rep visit: Maryville College representative will be in
Guidance 12:15 Monday, October 15.
·
L&N’s “house band”, Covalence (L&N students Carter
Manson and Tad Long) are opening for Jeremy's Ten: A Pearl Jam Tribute at The
Open Chord this Saturday, 10\6 from 8:00 until 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $12. This
is an important show and they'd love to see some L&N friends there.
· Community volunteer opportunity:
·
Applications
are now being accepted from junior or senior high school students to be a
participant in the United States Senate Youth Program. Two
Tennessee delegates will participate
in an annual Washington Week 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. Applications must be submitted no later than Oct. 29.
Quote of the day from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.:
The
function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think
critically. Intelligence plus character –
that is the goal of true education.
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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