4-29-19 Student Mission Briefing

GRYPHON MISSION BRIEFING

For Monday, April 29, 2019 – M-day

TNReady Testing day – Biology tests, extended 1^st block

MODIFIED Early Release Schedule

School Mission – Boundless STEM: Learning & Leading

L&N Student Mission – #Own it!

School Ops:

·         Today’s schedule for TNReady will be testing Biology only.  The bell  schedule for everyone is: 

§  M1: 9:30-11:15  (EXTENDED)

§  M2: 11:20-12:15

§  M3: 12:19-2:05

§  M4: 2:10-3:30

§  Early Release – 3:30

o   See testing rooms at the bottom of this message.

·      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.

·      Today, April 29th, Equality Club will be hosting a bake sale all day in the commons! Stop by to treat yourself to $1 cupcakes- all proceeds will go towards repairing the historic Highlander Center after their recent fire. To learn more about the Highlander center, visit highlandercenter.org- Thank you for your help in restoring such an important part of East Tennessee History!

·      Math Kahoot Competition:  Do you want to put your math skills to use in a fun school wide game of Kahoot? Come on down to the commons from 6 to 7 on Tuesday, April 30th where Mu Alpha Theta is hosting a giant Kahoot game! It is open to all grades at any skill level. You and your friends can form a team of four and compete, maybe you will even win a prize. Ask your math teacher if attending the event can earn you extra credit.

·      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 23^rdthrough Tuesday, April 30^th 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:

·      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, we will have a help session on Monday, April 29 during 1^st and 2^nd lunch in M056 (come during your scheduled Genius Hour).  Spencer Joy, the dual enrollment specialist from Pellissippi will be here to answer any questions you might have.  In order to apply for the dual enrollment grant, you must know your social security number.  Remember, to take a general education course like English or Science, you must have a 3.0 GPA and an 18 in English and a 19 in Reading on the ACT exam.  For DE electives like Acting, Bowling, etc., you need at least a 2.0 GPA and at least a 13 composite on the ACT. If you will be a junior, we can also consider your PSAT scores. The absolute deadline to turn in your L&N dual enrollment application packet is May 10th.....try to turn it in earlier so Mrs. Johnson can send the required documents to the college, allowing you to register for courses more quickly.  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 2nd 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 Albert Einstein:

If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.

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 TESTING FOR BIOLOGY:

SUBJECT	TEACHER	IF CLASS MEETS	GO TO ROOM
Biology	Sirek	L1 & N3	D119
Biology	Hawkins	L2	D121
Biology	Hawkins	N1	D113
Biology	Sirek	Sirek N4 & Hawkins L3	D120
Biology		Students will receive email	D116
Make-ups	ALL	Students will receive email	130