GRYPHON MISSION BRIEFING
For Thursday, September 28, 2017 – L-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!
·
Students who park off
campus – please be vigilant about locking your car and storing belongings in
the trunk or out of sight. We are
becoming aware of reports of car break-ins in the downtown area. We can patrol our campus lot and have asked
KPD to step up patrols in the Blackstock lot and Grand Avenue, but you can help
by always locking, being aware of your surroundings, and taking
precautions. Don’t give thieves a reason
to believe you have anything valuable in your car!
·
Get out this weekend
to the Rock the First Amendment event to be held at Blount County Public
Library, Saturday, 9/30, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
It’s part of the library’s Banned Books Week celebration. It's family friendly, and all ages are
welcome. The library will have activities targeted toward kids and teens during
the concert, and they will be giving away door prizes, one of which will be a
Covalence (the L&N students’ band) t-shirt. Four Gryphons are in this band, Carter Manson, Tad Long, Harrison
Hammett, and Gregory Croisdale. Find out more about the event at https://www.facebook.com/events/662940453911010/
·
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.
o
Here's a link to sign up: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0e4bada623a20-spring
· 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 Thurs, 9/28, US Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD
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 Charles Dickens:
Electric communication will never be a substitute for the face of someone
who with their soul encourages another person to be brave and true.
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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A.
Has a degree different than what he/she teaches.
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B.
Has an Associate’s degree
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C.
Has a Bachelor of Arts degree
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D.
Has a Bachelor of Science degree
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E.
Has a Master of Science or Master of Arts degree
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F.
Has graduate credit
or degree beyond Masters
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G.
Has completed a FAFSA form him/herself
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H.
Started college with a different major than finished
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I.
Changed majors more than once.
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J.
Had at least one scholarship to start college
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K.
Attended college in different state than high school
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L.
Used military benefits to pay for some or all of college.
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M.
Visited at least one college campus before deciding
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N.
Applied at 3 or more colleges
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O.
Had to take at least one student loan
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P.
Worked while going to college
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Q.
Lived in a dorm while in college
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R.
Has a degree in a STEM field.
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S.
Lived off campus while in college
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T.
Lived at home (with parents) while in college.
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U.
Did work study as part of financial package.
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V.
Was rostered on an athletic team for his/her college.
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W.
Participated in some extracurricular group in college
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X.
Participated in a study abroad or traveled abroad
during college
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