Tuesday, September 26, 2017

9-27-17 Student Mission Briefing


GRYPHON MISSION BRIEFING
For Wednesday, September 27, 2017 – N-day
School Mission – Boundless STEM: Learning & Leading
L&N Student Mission – #Own it!

School Ops:
College App Week!!  There are so many options out there – from certifications and degree programs to majors to locations, institution sizes, and life choices during the experience!  We are sending you on a Teacher Search to explore these facets of college.  At the bottom and attached is a Teacher Search puzzle.  From now till Friday by 12:20 p.m., find teachers who fit these descriptions and record your answers on the form found here: https://goo.gl/forms/ZHdGctbGaXtUrwPo1
You can only use a teacher’s name for one box and answers must be complete and correct to count.  Write your answers down and fill out the form when you’re done.  Prize descriptions are on the form.  Have fun getting to know more about your teachers and the college experience!

·      May I have your attention please?
      May I have your attention please?
      Will the real performers please stand up?
      Come watch your friends and family fake it in hopes to make it in the     L&N Theatre Arts' annual Lip Sync Battle! Bring a chair and $3 and         meet us on the plaza Thurs, 9/28 @7pm

·      The Powersave Energy Genius Hour wants your guesses – fill out this short form to help them: https://goo.gl/forms/tqwS4nTU4rY7guZ22

·      Don’t miss the first Choral Concert in the Commons, next Tuesday, Oct 3, 7:00 p.m. (see below)

·      Sophomores and Seniors: Josten’s will be back one more time, on Friday, 9/29, from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.,  to collect your orders and deposits of $60 for all merchandise and grad supplies.  You can pick up information packets from the office if you need another.

·      The U.S. Naval Academy has contacted L&N STEM, because of our National reputation as a STEM school, with a unique campus visit opportunity.  As part of their high school outreach, they have invited us to send several Sophomores and Juniors who are considering service as a Commissioned Naval or Marine Corp Officer, to visit the Academy October 19 - 20.  An explanation of the October trip and overall expectations will be provided Thursday during Genius Hour at 12:15 in the Guidance Office.  All interested Sophomores and Juniors should attend this meeting.  If you have a Genius Hour conflict, ask your Genius Hour leader for permission to attend.  Interested students should contact Mr. Foy, who is leading the visit and a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy.

·      Calling all students (16 and over), parents, and teachers!  Our Fall Blood Drive is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 4th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the STEM Space (shortly after the TN Promise meeting).   Help our local community as well as our school by "giving the gift of life!"
   Here's what you need to know:  Because MEDIC is participating in a Zika Virus study, all 16 and 17 year old students wishing to give blood MUST Have a signed consent form (attached here and available in the Office and Media Center). 
o   16 year olds must be at least 120 lbs. 
o   17 year olds must be at least 110 lbs. 
o   You must have valid ID with you.
o   If you take medication, ensure you have a current list of medications with you. 

·      Spring 2018 Washington DC Field Trip: Registration has begun for the bi-annual Washington DC field trip to the USA Science and Engineering Festival. Trip includes the festival, national monuments tour, museum visits including Smithsonian, National Mall and more. $400 cost covers transportation, hotel (four persons per room), admissions, misc. fees, and hot breakfast. Students will be responsible for lunch and dinner costs. $100 deposit due October 20th. Registration forms available in the office. You may contact Ms. Jorgenson or Mr. Powell for more information- cheri.jorgenson@knoxschools.org or timothy.powell@knoxschools.org

·      Yearbooks for the 2017-18 school year are officially on sale! Pick up an order form from the office any time or order yours from www.jostensyearbooks.com. The price per book is $55 now through September 15th. The longer you wait to order yours, the higher the price goes up, so make sure to order yours as soon as possible to save up to $25 this school year! Seniors:  you can purchase a yearbook for $50 if you order before Nov 1.  Special price does not apply to a customized order.

Community  & Guidance Ops:
·      These colleges are visiting the L&N soon!  If you’re interested, stop by the guidance office to find out how to get to meet these recruiters at 12:15 on the following dates:
o   Wed, 9/27, Davidson College, Davidson, NC
o   Fri, 9/29, Sweet Briar College, Sweet Briar, VA

·      Maryville College is having an Open House and STEMFest, Saturday, 10/7  Open House 9am-3pm.  Juniors and Seniors can also stay overnight on campus and participate in the STEMFest on Sunday. Register at http://maryvillecollege.edu/meet-maryville

·      Applications are now open for the United States Senate Youth Program. The program offers high school students in their junior or senior years the opportunity to participate in an annual Washington Week event 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. The deadline to apply is Oct. 27.

Quote of the day from William James:

Act as if what you do makes a difference.  It does.


Practice L&N Habits every day: Professionalism, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Innovation, Inquiry, & Design
L&N STEM Academy – TN’s First Apple School of Distinction, 3 time - US News & World Report medalist – Silver 2017, Gold 2016, Bronze 2015, 3 time - Newsweek’s Top 500 American High Schools 2015 – 17

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Has a degree different than what he/she teaches.
B.
Has an Associate’s degree
C.
Has a Bachelor of Arts degree
D.
Has a Bachelor of Science degree
E.
Has a Master of Science or Master of Arts degree
F.
Has graduate credit  or degree beyond  Masters
G.
Has completed a FAFSA form him/herself
H.
Started college with a different major than finished
I.
Changed majors more than once.
J.
Had at least one scholarship to start college
K.
Attended college in different state than high school
L.
Used military benefits to pay for some or all of college.
M.
Visited at least one college campus before deciding
N.
Applied at 3 or more colleges
O.
Had to take at least one student loan
P.
Worked while going to college
Q.
Lived in a dorm while in college
R.
Has a degree in a STEM field.
S.
Lived off campus while in college
T.
Lived at home (with parents) while in college.
U.
Did work study as part of financial package.
V.
Was rostered on an athletic team for his/her college.
W.
Participated in some extracurricular group in college
X.
Participated in a study abroad or traveled abroad during college


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