Tuesday, April 30, 2019

5-1-19 Student Mission Briefing


GRYPHON MISSION BRIEFING
For Wednesday, May 1, 2019 – N-day
School Mission – Boundless STEM: Learning & Leading
L&N Student Mission – #Own it!

School Ops:
·      On Monday, May 6, during lunch in the parking lot, UT’s Center for Transportation Research will provide all STEM students an opportunity to put on the "drunk" glasses to understand the lack of control one has if they drink and drive, and students will also get to ride a "slide" to simulate a car accident.  In order to experience the slide, students under the age of 18 must have parental signature on the waiver form.(form available in office).  See Coach Parker with questions.

·      Come join us for an interest meeting on May 7th at 4:45 in the commons/ library.  Gryphon Crew is a coed rowing club under the heading name of REACH.  It is a chance to build relationships, cardiovascular health, and enjoy a competitive sport on the water.  Coaches Susannah Enkema and James Martinez will teach you the fundamentals of rowing.  They will talk about future plans and the fun and competitive sport of rowing.  They may be investigating the option of using another highly motivated and qualified coach for next season. Those attending will have the opportunity to meet members of this year’s Gryphon Crew. They have grown us as a wonderful novice team this year! 

·      For this week, bring in clean, empty prescription bottles (wash them out so there is no residue, remove labels) with lids to the office where there will be a collection box.  One of our students is doing a project where they will be filled with cleaning supplies/solutions and given to the homeless population.

·      Sports Physicals :  Will you need a sports physicals for next school year? On Saturday May 4th you can get it done for only $10. Physicals are being done by Knoxville Orthopedic Clinic at Thompson Bowling Arena. For more information go to: http://www.kocortho.com/pre-participation-screenings/

Community  & Guidance Ops:
·      Volunteer Opportunity: Our Knox County Public Library is looking for a few more volunteers to help out during the Children's Festival of Reading (specifically in the Science Village where the Teen Services tent is every year). Students who are available on Saturday, May 18th, and would like to help should click on this link to sign up: kcpl.wufoo.com/forms/2019-childrens-festival-of-readingvolunteer-form/    Need more information, email Bess Connally at bconnally@knoxlib.org.

·      Solve a choose-your-own-adventure mystery this summer in BREAKTHROUGH 2019 ASM Materials Camp, a free summer science camp sponsored by Pellissippi State Community College, Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC (Y-12 National Security Complex), the University of Tennessee and Oak Ridge National Lab. Call 865.539.7167 for registration details. Applications are due May 10, 2019 (flyer is below). 

·      If you are planning to take a dual enrollment course next year and need help to get through the application process, or apply for the dual enrollment grant, or register for a course, dual enrollment packets are available in the Guidance Office or on our school counseling webpage under "forms":  https://www.knoxschools.org/Page/5420.  We will have a  help session on Monday, May 6th. 

·         Seniors:  continue watching the Scholarship Bulletin on the School Counseling website.  There still are scholarships to apply for, though some with close deadlines.

Quote of the day from Mark Twain:

Don’t go around saying the world owes you a living.  The world owes you nothing.  It was here first.

Practice L&N Habits every day: Professionalism, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Innovation, Inquiry, & Design
L&N STEM Academy – TN’s First Apple School of Distinction, US News & World Report medalist , Newsweek’s Top 500 American High Schools, TN Reward School,  TN STEM Designated School, AdvancED STEM Certified School






Monday, April 29, 2019

4-30-19 Student Mission Briefing


GRYPHON MISSION BRIEFING
For Tuesday, April 30, 2019 – L-day
School Mission – Boundless STEM: Learning & Leading
L&N Student Mission – #Own it!

School Ops:
·      Here is the sign up link for the Mu Alpha Theta Kahoot Tuesday night. https://forms.gle/cKfz6T8yZrHiByfP9 It's from 6 to 7 tomorrow, please be there! Most teachers are offering extra credit for attendance!  See flyer below for more information!

·      Come join us for an interest meeting on May 7th at 4:45 in the commons/ library.  Gryphon Crew is a coed rowing club under the heading name of REACH.  It is a chance to build relationships, cardiovascular health, and enjoy a competitive sport on the water.  Coaches Susannah Enkema and James Martinez will teach you the fundamentals of rowing.  They will talk about future plans and the fun and competitive sport of rowing.  They may be investigating the option of using another highly motivated and qualified coach for next season. Those attending will have the opportunity to meet members of this year’s Gryphon Crew. They have grown us as a wonderful novice team this year! 

·      For this week, bring in clean, empty prescription bottles (wash them out so there is no residue, remove labels) with lids to the office where there will be a collection box.  One of our students is doing a project where they will be filled with cleaning supplies/solutions and given to the homeless population.


·      Sports Physicals :  Will you need a sports physicals for next school year? On Saturday May 4th you can get it done for only $10. Physicals are being done by Knoxville Orthopedic Clinic at Thompson Bowling Arena. For more information go to: http://www.kocortho.com/pre-participation-screenings/

·      Gryphons! AP testing is quickly approaching, and finals are just around the corner. In order to help prepare for testing, NHS is holding tutoring sessions every morning starting Tuesday, April 23rdthrough Tuesday, April 30th at 8:15am in the STEM Space. Tutors will be available, so make sure you stop by as preparation for the final push to the end. Good luck over the next few weeks!

Community  & Guidance Ops:
·      Volunteer Opportunity: Our Knox County Public Library is looking for a few more volunteers to help out during the Children's Festival of Reading (specifically in the Science Village where the Teen Services tent is every year). Students who are available on Saturday, May 18th, and would like to help should click on this link to sign up: kcpl.wufoo.com/forms/2019-childrens-festival-of-readingvolunteer-form/    Need more information, email Bess Connally at bconnally@knoxlib.org.

·      Solve a choose-your-own-adventure mystery this summer in BREAKTHROUGH 2019 ASM Materials Camp, a free summer science camp sponsored by Pellissippi State Community College, Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC (Y-12 National Security Complex), the University of Tennessee and Oak Ridge National Lab. Call 865.539.7167 for registration details. Applications are due May 10, 2019 (flyer is below). 

·      If you are planning to take a dual enrollment course next year and need help to get through the application process, or apply for the dual enrollment grant, or register for a course, dual enrollment packets are available in the Guidance Office or on our school counseling webpage under "forms":  https://www.knoxschools.org/Page/5420.  We will have a  help session on Monday, May 6th. 

·         Seniors:  continue watching the Scholarship Bulletin on the School Counseling website.  There still are scholarships to apply for, though some with close deadlines.

Quote of the day from Abraham Lincoln:

The best way to predict your future is to create it.

Practice L&N Habits every day: Professionalism, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Innovation, Inquiry, & Design
L&N STEM Academy – TN’s First Apple School of Distinction, US News & World Report medalist , Newsweek’s Top 500 American High Schools, TN Reward School,  TN STEM Designated School, AdvancED STEM Certified School