1-18-17 Student Mission Briefing

GRYPHON MISSION BRIEFING

For Wednesday, January 18, 2017 – “N” day

L&N Student Mission – #Own it!

School Ops:

·      The Snow Ball is quickly approaching! This year's Winter Formal will be on Saturday, February 4th from 7-10pm in the Commons. Tickets will be sold in the Commons the week before the dance, $8 for singles and $14 for doubles. Students are invited to wear formal attire and enjoy an evening in a Winter Wonderland.

·      First Genius Hours of the new semester meet this week!  Mr. Childers sent an email with information.  Here’s a link in case you can’t find it – change days with tabs across the bottom.  Be where you’re supposed to be, Gryphons!  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17zyO1ISynekFZhj3TS6pr1n3uRetmoPnECovBWFtD0c/edit?usp=sharing.  Email Mr. Childers with questions.

·      Congratulations to all these Gryphons:

o   Our CodeTN team, Cade Brown, Gregory Croisdale, and Joanna Reed, who won 2^nd place in the regional competition Friday night with their app “SyNap!”

o   Our Cyberpatriot team – who completed a tough round of state competition Friday night!

o   These students who were selected to participate in the All-State East Senior Clinic:

§  Symphony Orchestra - Ella Marston – Violin, Gregory Croisdale – Violin, Elliott Mills - Alt. Violin

§  String Orchestra - Connor McGinley – Violin, Emma Fox – Violin, Mattie Mills - Alt. Double Bass

§  Blue Band - Marcus Lee - Bassoon

§  Red Band - Nick Brison - French Horn

·      The Track team will condition at the track at West High School from 4:50-6:00 on Thursday 1/19. All athletes on the team, not involved with swimming should attend.

Community  & Guidance Ops:

·      If you took the PSAT and have not yet picked up your paper score report and test booklet, these are still available in the Guidance office.

Quote of the day from Confucius:

A man who lacks reliability is utterly useless.

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 Gold Medal 2016, Newsweek’s Top 500 “Beating the Odds” school

1-17-17 Student Mission Briefing

GRYPHON MISSION BRIEFING

For Tuesday, January 17, 2017 – “L” day

L&N Student Mission – #Own it!

School Ops:

·      First Genius Hours of the new semester meet today!  Mr. Childers sent an email with information.  Here’s a link in case you can’t find it – change days with tabs across the bottom.  Be where you’re supposed to be, Gryphons!  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17zyO1ISynekFZhj3TS6pr1n3uRetmoPnECovBWFtD0c/edit?usp=sharing.  Email Mr. Childers with questions.

·      Congratulations to all these Gryphons:

o   Our CodeTN team, Cade Brown, Gregory Croisdale, and Joanna Reed, who won 2^nd place in the regional competition Friday night with their app “SyNap!”

o   Our Cyberpatriot team – who completed a tough round of state competition Friday night!

o   These students who were selected to participate in the All-State East Senior Clinic:

§  Symphony Orchestra - Ella Marston – Violin, Gregory Croisdale – Violin, Elliott Mills - Alt. Violin

§  String Orchestra - Connor McGinley – Violin, Emma Fox – Violin, Mattie Mills - Alt. Double Bass

§  Blue Band - Marcus Lee - Bassoon

§  Red Band - Nick Brison - French Horn

·      The Track team will condition at the track at West High School from 4:50-6:00 on Thursday 1/12, Tuesday 1/17 and Thursday 1/19. All athletes on the team, not involved with swimming should attend.

·      Are you interested in math? Mu Alpha Theta is hosting part two of a math competition at two separate times: TODAY, Tuesday, January 17 during Genius Hour in Room 207. You can talk to your Genius Hour teacher if you choose to take the test at this time. The two categories are "Logarithms and Exponents" and "Circles, Parabolas, and Polygons”.

Community  & Guidance Ops:

·      If you took the PSAT and have not yet picked up your paper score report and test booklet, these are still available in the Guidance office.

·      Seniors – deadline to complete your FAFSA to be eligible for TN Promise next year is TODAY, January 17.  See your guidance counselor NOW if you have not completed this form yet!

Quote of the day from Eleanor Roosevelt:

In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves.  The process never ends until we die.  And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility.

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 Gold Medal 2016, Newsweek’s Top 500 “Beating the Odds” school

1-13-17 Student Mission Briefing

GRYPHON MISSION BRIEFING

For Friday, January 13, 2017 – “N” day

L&N Student Mission – #Own it!

School Ops:

·      The SGA incentives committee will be delivering doughnuts to students who receive all All A's or All A's and B's during advisory today. Students must be present and in their correct advisory to receive a doughnut. Congratulations!  And everyone should keep watch for the changing of the Gryphon Guild posters this coming week to reflect end of semester standings!

·      The Track team will condition at the track at West High School from 4:50-6:00 on Thursday 1/12, Tuesday 1/17 and Thursday 1/19. All athletes on the team , not involved with swimming should attend.

·      Come join us on Saturday for 2 special events honoring the spirit of service and empowerment espoused by Martin Luther King, Jr:

o   From 8:00 – 12:00 join us on campus for clean up and beautification.  Just show up and earn some service hours!

o   Then hop on over to the Regal Riviera Cinema on Gay Street to talk to women and minority STEM professionals to learn about programs to prepare you for STEM careers (from 12:00 – 12:50) before going to see Hidden Figures at our special showing at 1:10.  You can buy tickets online or at the box office.  Bring your friends, bring your family!

·      Are you interested in math? Mu Alpha Theta is hosting part two of a math competition at two separate times: Friday, January 13 at 8:45 AM and Tuesday, January 17 during Genius Hour in Room 207. You can talk to your Genius Hour teacher if you choose to take the test at this time. The two categories are "Logarithms and Exponents" and "Circles, Parabolas, and Polygons.

Community  & Guidance Ops:

·      If you took the PSAT and have not yet picked up your paper score report and test booklet, these are still available in the Guidance office.

·      Seniors – deadline to complete your FAFSA to be eligible for TN Promise next year is January 17.  See your guidance counselor NOW if you have not completed this form yet!

Quote of the day from Mark Twain:

Always do right.  This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.

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 Gold Medal 2016, Newsweek’s Top 500 “Beating the Odds” school