11-15-18 Student Mission Briefing

GRYPHON MISSION BRIEFING

For Thursday, November 15, 2018 – L-day

School Mission – Boundless STEM: Learning & Leading

L&N Student Mission – #Own it!

School Ops:

·           Remember this morning is the last of two mornings of Senior Breakfast.  If you are not a senior, you will enter the cafeteria serving area from the Verandah.  You can eat in this area or in room 104.  Seniors will be out of the commons by 9:15, when you can come in.  Seniors who have not yet signed up can still attend – be here at 8:15!

·           Haunted Station Gratitude!. PTSA would like to extend a HUGE thank you to all of the clubs and groups that participated to help make our Haunted Station Fundraiser a fun time for all! As promised, PTSA performed a blind drawing of the participating groups and is delighted to announce the following winners, these funds will be deposited in your club accounts:

o   3rd Place ($75) to Choir

o   2nd Place ($100) to Women in STEM

o   1st Place ($200) to projectU

·           The Coffee Nook is back!. Coffee, cappuccinos, teas, cocoa ($1.00-$1.50)

Look for us at the counter in the Commons in the mornings and the first half hour of each block.. We only take cash or change so consider purchasing a 10-cup coffee card for $10 so you don't have to remember to have money with you!

·           Upcoming Book Drive in January.  As you prepare for the holidays and think about leading a more organized less cluttered life in 2019, consider setting aside any books you no longer want to donate to the Coffee Nook/Key Club Book Drive in January. We'll happily accept any books you don't need and find homes for them within our own local community support facilities (for all ages). Anything not appropriate for those audiences will be turned in for store credit at McKay's.  

·           Holiday Teacher Appreciation To celebrate and thank our teachers this semester (and to keep them caffeinated and happy), our PTSA is collecting K-cups for the the faculty and staff of the L&N STEM Academy. Please consider dropping off a box of coffee k-cups in the office between now and Winter Break. 

·           Congratulations to the following students for being selected to perform in the 2018 Knox County Schools Honors Band:  Connor Johnson (Flute, Concert Band), Anastasia Slisher (Principal Oboe, Symphonic Band), Witt Norris (Clarinet, Concert Band), Faith Warehime (Clarinet, Concert Band), Allaura Wile (Bass Clarinet, Symphonic Band), Clara Winn (Alto Saxophone, Concert Band), Chrysi McDonald (Trombone, Concert Band), Raymond Wysmierski (Percussion, Symphonic Band), Miles Carter (Percussion, Symphonic Band)!

·           Gryphons, our second sales deadline is approaching fast! Make sure to order your 2018-19 yearbook ASAP from jostensyearbooks.com to save $15, and follow @STEMYB on twitter for all yearbook content, updates, and more!

Community  & Guidance Ops:

·           Come see Ms. Daugherty and Mr. Colby perform in the Musical Meltdown at the Grove Theater in Oak Ridge this Saturday, November 17! The festival starts at 2:00 and features eleven bands, which include STEM students Carter Manson, Tad Long, and Rosey Jones. Cade Brown will be the MC for the event.

Mr. Colby will be performing with his full band, Colby-Wan, from 5:00 until 5:30, and Ms. Daugherty will be performing an acoustic set from 5:30 until 6:00. The Hoones, featuring Rosey Jones, will play at 3:30, and Covalence, featuring Carter Manson and Tad Long, will play at 9:00.

For more information, please see the event page on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/events/1680583778720561/

·           Seniors who will use the TN Promise scholarship can start accumulating the required volunteer hours now.  Look for opportunities during the holidays and beyond. More information is on the counseling website at https://www.knoxschools.org/Page/16225  Other resources for college scholarships are on the counseling website, also.  Look for the Scholarship Bulletin that is updated periodically and for links to other search sites. https://www.knoxschools.org/Page/11295

·           UT is hosting residential programs this summer for those who think they may go into some field of engineering.  See the flyer below for more details and application website.

·           Junior Night is coming up on TONIGHT, Nov. 15th from 6-8 pm with breakout sessions covering: Exploring college options and majors, the college application timeline and process, GPA and college admissions, scholarships and financial aid, dual enrollment, getting into UTK, community college and technical schools - and more important topics to help prepare you for your senior year! Save the date! Junior students and all other grade levels are invited to attend with your parents.  Questions? Contact the school office!

Quote of the day from Eleanor Roosevelt:

It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan.

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)

TN STEM Designated School, AdvancED STEM Certified School