Gryphon Announcements for 4/10/14

GRYPHON ANNOUNCEMENTS

For Thursday, April 10, 2014

 “N” Day

·      Big thanks to the students who represented us Wednesday night at the Bijou Theatre for the education speaker gathering.  Mrs. Ellis heard many comments and compliments about your professional manners and bearing.  Even being in the spotlight (literally) on the stage in front of all those people – you each represented yourselves and your school very well!  Thank you!

·      Reminder to students:  Our campus boundaries are the sidewalks nearest our building next to the Veterans’ Memorial.  The grassy area between the buses and memorial is not our campus.  We cannot be playing ball or spending “free time” on that area, and we cannot be pitching or passing balls that are likely to cause damage (something heavy like a football) in the parking lot between cars.  Thank you for your cooperation.

·      Help is needed at the Children’s Festival of Reading at the World’s Fair Park on Saturday, May 17.  Volunteers are needed to help the Muse of Knoxville in presenting several activities in the Science Village portion of the event.  You would be helping demonstrate the activities and helping younger children.  Email Mrs. Ellis if interested for information on how to sign up for a shift and select your shirt size for the free t-shirt!

·      All students in English I, II, or III: please visit the following link ASAP to participate in a 3-question survey to help teachers effectively plan study sessions to prepare you for your course EOC (25% of your total grade!):

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Ppq9UbVeT0WtnOBOyFWrkUfS5bCjbrl9NrxK_xI4CZ8/viewform

·      Sports physicals will be available on April 26th at 8:00 a.m. at Thompson-Boling Arena.  These physicals will be good for the 2014-2015 school year. The cost is only $10. Physical forms are available from the L&N STEM athletics website. Please bring a physical form to participate.

·      One of our own, Hayden Marshall, is an explorer with the Knoxville Police Department.  His unit is trying to raise money to help a fallen comrade in the Union County force.  Please email Hayden directly for more information about how you can contribute.

·      IMPORTANT!: Course Selection forms were due on March 28th, 2014.  Students will NOT receive a 2014-2015 schedule until the Course Selection form has been signed by a parent and turned into guidance.    

·      Summer and Scholarshp Opportunities: check the College/Career webpage for summer programs in business, accounting, test prep, architecture, materials science, engineering, and more. Deadlines are soon.

Clubs/organization news:

·      Chess club meets Wednesday mornings from 8:30 – 9:15 in room 202.

·      Equality club meets Tuesday mornings 8:50 – 9:15 in room 104.

  

·      Teens for Christ, Monday mornings in room D112 

Quote of the day from Steve Jobs:

The only way to do great work is to love what you do.  If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking.  Don’t settle.

Practice L&N Habits every day: Collaboration, Critical thinking, Design, Innovation, Inquiry, & Professionalism

Spring 2014 PTSA t-shirt design

Gryphon Student Announcements for 4/7/14

GRYPHON ANNOUNCEMENTS

For Monday, April 7, 2014

 “L” Day

·      Make plans now to attend our PTSA’s bingo night and dinner tomorrow night, April 8.  Light dinner snack (a Moe’s jr burrito, chips and salsa) will be provided, your family can make a donation towards the food.  Then its bingo with fun prizes geared for different ages – like iTunes cards for you guys!  Dinner starts at 6:00 and Bingo will start around 7:00.  Come out and bring your family!

·      IMPORTANT!: Course Selection forms were due on March 28th, 2014.  Students will NOT receive a 2014-2015 schedule until the Course Selection form has been signed by a parent and turned into guidance.    

·      Summer Opportunities: check the College/Career webpage for summer programs in business, accounting, test prep, architecture, materials science, engineering, and more. Deadlines are soon.

·      There is a Women in Computing Careers event on tonight, April 7th from 5:15-7:15 at Pellissippi Hardin Valley campus in the Goins Auditorium. Students are encouraged to attend and hear about computing and information technology with a special focus on why careers in computing are a great choice for women. 

·      L&N Official STEM Academy Spring Fundraiser Shirts and STEM Items  Our deadline has been extended! Order the L&N t-shirt shown at the end of these announcements!! Shirts are $15 each. Please see the order form for other products and prices (on the front desk in the office and on the PTSA page under files).  This year you can also pay for all your L&N STEM gear with PAYPAL or swipe your credit card at various events over the next couple weeks. This is also on the school’s and PTSA Facebook pages so point your parents in that direction so they can see, too!

·      STEM 3 is working on a new big project and they are still in need of supplies. Please email Dr. Knox if you can donate tents, hiking sticks, large backpack or a sewing machine. These do not have to be in good condition as we will be using them for parts.

Clubs/organization news:

·      Chess club meets Wednesday mornings from 8:30 – 9:15 in room 202.

·      Equality club meets Tuesday mornings 8:50 – 9:15 in room 104.

·      Yarn Arts group meets Wednesdays from 4:30 – 5:30 in the Commons Area.  All students and faculty are invited to attend – if you don’t know how to knit or crochet, come and learn!  Bring a project or just some yarn and a crochet hook!

·      Teens for Christ, Monday mornings in room D112 

Quote of the day from Les Brown:

Accept responsibility for your life.  Know that it is you who will get you where you want to go, no one else.

Practice L&N Habits every day: Collaboration, Critical thinking, Design, Innovation, Inquiry, & Professionalism

Spring 2014 PTSA t-shirt design

Gryphon Student Announcements 4/4/14

due to the Llama race on World's Fair Park parents need to use alternate pick up location for Friday afternoon pick up this week!

 

GRYPHON ANNOUNCEMENTS

For Friday, April 4, 2014

 “N” Day

·      Make plans now to attend our PTSA’s bingo night and dinner on Tuesday, April 8.  Light dinner snack (probably a Moe’s jr burrito, chips and salsa) will be provided, your family can make a donation towards the food.  Then its bingo with fun prizes geared for different ages – like iTunes cards for you guys!  Dinner starts at 6:00 and Bingo will start around 7:00.  Come out and bring your family!

·      This Saturday come back to the World’s Fair Park, pay $2 and watch our Llama race around the track!  Proceeds benefit our school and programs to build schools in Bolivia.  Our llama’s name is Blackfoot.  Come see how our team has “dressed” him to race!  THEN make your way over to Market Square to see our students’ art work in the Dogwood Chalk Walk.  No cost to view the art on the square.

·      Lost – small blue Victoria’s Secret bag full of girl’s makeup.  If found, please turn in to office.

·      Course Selection forms were due on March 28th, 2014.  Students will NOT receive a 2014-2015 schedule until the Course Selection form has been signed by a parent and turned into guidance.    

·      Summer Opportunities: check the College/Career webpage for summer programs in business, accounting, test prep, architecture, materials science, engineering, and more. Deadlines are soon.

·      There is a Women in Computing Careers event on Monday, April 7th from 5:15-7:15 at Pellissippi Hardin Valley campus in the Goins Auditorium. Students are encouraged to attend and hear about computing and information technology with a special focus on why careers in computing are a great choice for women. 

·      L&N Official STEM Academy Spring Fundraiser Shirts and STEM Items  Our deadline has been extended! Order the L&N t-shirt shown at the end of these announcements!! Shirts are $15 each. Please see the order form for other products and prices (on the front desk in the office and on the PTSA page under files).  This year you can also pay for all your L&N STEM gear with PAYPAL or swipe your credit card at various events over the next couple weeks. This is also on the school’s and PTSA Facebook pages so point your parents in that direction so they can see, too!

·      STEM 3 is working on a new big project and they are still in need of supplies. Please email Dr. Knox if you can donate tents, hiking sticks, large backpack or a sewing machine. These do not have to be in good condition as we will be using them for parts.

·      Dual Enrollment for 2014-15 Application Session will take place in the Media Center on Monday, April 7th at 9am. Who should attend?  Only students who have not yet completed the application and wish to have assistance.  This will be the last session of the year.     

o   Students MUST bring:

o   Completed Hep B form signed by a parent (School Counseling page "forms")

o   $20 application fee, credit or debit card is much easier. Of course we will take cash or check. Checks need to be made out to PSCC

o   Dual Enrollment Course Application (School Counseling page "forms")

o   STEM Transcript Release Form (School Counseling page "forms")

o   All students will need their Social Security Number

Clubs/organization news:

·      Chess club meets Wednesday mornings from 8:30 – 9:15 in room 202.

·      Equality club meets Tuesday mornings 8:50 – 9:15 in room 104.

·      Yarn Arts group meets Wednesdays from 4:30 – 5:30 in the Commons Area.  All students and faculty are invited to attend – if you don’t know how to knit or crochet, come and learn!  Bring a project or just some yarn and a crochet hook!

·      Teens for Christ, Monday mornings in room D112 

Quote of the day from Napoleon Hill:

If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.

Practice L&N Habits every day: Collaboration, Critical thinking, Design, Innovation, Inquiry, & Professionalism

Spring 2014 PTSA t-shirt design

Gryphon Student Announcements for 4/3/14

GRYPHON ANNOUNCEMENTS

For Thursday, April 3, 2014

 “L” Day

·      As the weather warms up please check your hemlines.  Shorts and skirts can be no shorter than the tip of your longest finger at your side.  If you can “cup” the hem of your shorts or skirts, they are too short!  Don’t make us be fashion police!

·      Course Selection forms were due on March 28th, 2014.  Students will NOT receive a 2014-2015 schedule until the Course Selection form has been signed by a parent and turned into guidance.    

·      Summer Opportunities: check the College/Career webpage for summer programs in business, accounting, test prep, architecture, materials science, engineering, and more. Deadlines are soon.

·      There is a Women in Computing Careers event on Monday, April 7th from 5:15-7:15 at Pellissippi Hardin Valley campus in the Goins Auditorium. Students are encouraged to attend and hear about computing and information technology with a special focus on why careers in computing are a great choice for women. 

·      L&N Official STEM Academy Spring Fundraiser Shirts and STEM Items  Our deadline has been extended! Order the L&N t-shirt shown at the end of these announcements!! Shirts are $15 each. Please see the order form for other products and prices (on the front desk in the office and on the PTSA page under files).  This year you can also pay for all your L&N STEM gear with PAYPAL or swipe your credit card at various events over the next couple weeks. This is also on the school’s and PTSA Facebook pages so point your parents in that direction so they can see, too!

·      STEM 3 is working on a new big project and they are still in need of supplies. Please email Dr. Knox if you can donate tents, hiking sticks, large backpack or a sewing machine. These do not have to be in good condition as we will be using them for parts.

·      Dual Enrollment for 2014-15 Application Session will take place in the Media Center on Monday, April 7th at 9am. Who should attend?  Only students who have not yet completed the application and wish to have assistance.  This will be the last session of the year.     

o   Students MUST bring:

o   Completed Hep B form signed by a parent (School Counseling page "forms")

o   $20 application fee, credit or debit card is much easier. Of course we will take cash or check. Checks need to be made out to PSCC

o   Dual Enrollment Course Application (School Counseling page "forms")

o   STEM Transcript Release Form (School Counseling page "forms")

o   All students will need their Social Security Number

·      Plan now to come to the PTSA’s spring dinner and bingo fundraising night next Tuesday, April 8.  Dinner served starting at 6:00.  Bingo starting at 7:00 – prizes to be won!  School gear on sale – dinner will be for donations, name your price.  Menu will be in a future announcement.

Clubs/organization news:

·      Chess club meets Wednesday mornings from 8:30 – 9:15 in room 202.

·      Equality club meets Tuesday mornings 8:50 – 9:15 in room 104.

·      Yarn Arts group meets Wednesdays from 4:30 – 5:30 in the Commons Area.  All students and faculty are invited to attend – if you don’t know how to knit or crochet, come and learn!  Bring a project or just some yarn and a crochet hook!

·      Teens for Christ, Monday mornings in room D112 

Quote of the day from Napoleon Hill:

If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.

Practice L&N Habits every day: Collaboration, Critical thinking, Design, Innovation, Inquiry, & Professionalism

Spring 2014 PTSA t

-shirt design