GRYPHON ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Wednesday, August 20, 2014
“L” Day Classes
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Big
congrats to the golf team: they had a record setting match Wednesday night. The
team counted a 157 which is their all time best. We came in second at the
match, losing to Alcoa (the defending state champions) by only 1 stroke. Chris Kleinschmidt shot 39, Nick Barnard shot 38, Jacob Samar shot 40 and Ryan Menavich also shot 40. They
also completed the ALS Ice Bucket challenge following the match and nominated
the Robotics team, the Ultimate Frisbee team and the swim team to do the same. You
can view their video at
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Yearbook/school
photos will be taken tomorrow, Thursday, Aug 21 during school. You must
bring the envelope you were given in
Advisory last week with payment to order any pictures. You must bring it back to give to the
photographer even if not ordering so your name is spelled right in the yearbook
– everyone will have their picture taken, even if you’re not ordering. Senior picture retakes (formals only, no
environmentals) will be done at the same time.
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Genius Hour
groupings will be posted in the Commons for those without iPads and Mr.
Childers sent a link for those that have one.
Keep up the good work on campus clean up after lunch!
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If you wish
to pay class or school fees please have your parents write a separate check for
each fee and pay it to the teacher of that class. General fees (like Instruction, electronic
resources, and iPads) can be paid to any teacher.
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Student
Government Association (SGA) meets during Genius Hour on Mondays. If you're
planning on attending this Genius Hour activity, you must have turned in a
completed application and your fee to Ms. Ellis by Monday, August 25th.
Students who don't comply will be reassigned to a different Genius Hour
activity. Please see Ms. Ellis (in the Media Center) if you need an
application or have any questions.
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Our ID
machine has gone kaput. It is going back
to the factory to get reconditioned so if you haven’t gotten your ID made for
the new year yet, hang tight. We should
have it back up ready to go by next Tuesday.
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You can
return the forms you got in Advisory to any teacher or turn them in to the
orange crate in the front office as soon as you get them signed.
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Are you a
student in need of clothing or shoes for the new school year but family is
strapped for money? Email Ms. Keith (Hillary.keith@knoxschools.org)
for info on how she an help you get what you need.
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Applications
are now available for new board members for the State Farm Youth Advisory Board
(YAB). This is an incredible opportunity for a young person to grow as a
leader, help out their communities, and network with a diverse group of 28
youth, ages 17-20, from across the U.S! The
YAB board is responsible for granting $5 million dollars in service-learning
and community impact grants that seek to solve important domestic issues. As a
member of the YAB, students will be provided an amazing personal developmental
opportunity, as well as being able to make a long-lasting impact in communities
they care about and provide solutions to today’s pertinent issues. Students can apply now by visiting http://sfyab.com/apply/the-board/.
The application deadline is Oct. 3, 2014 at 5 PM (CST). You can check out the YAB on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube!
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Bell
schedule for regular class days is:
o Zero block 8:00 – 9:25
o 1st period 9:30 – 10:52
o 2nd period 10:57 – 12:19
o Genius Hour – you should choose one of
the following windows to eat. Be sure to
check with your Genius activity coordinator for the day to make sure they don’t
need you to eat a certain one.
§ 1st lunch 12:19 – 12:46
§ 2nd lunch 12:46 – 1:13
§ 3rd lunch 1:13 – 1:41
o 3rd period 1:41 – 3:03
o 4th period 3:08 – 4:30
Quote of the day from Eric Thomas:
When you want
to succeed as bad as you want to breathe then you will be successful.
Practice L&N Habits every day: Collaboration, Critical
thinking, Design, Innovation, Inquiry, & Professionalism
L&N STEM Academy – TN’s First Apple School of
Distinction, 2012-13 TN Reward School
