Wednesday, December 12, 2012

PTSA Winter Fundraiser

Please see pictures of items for sale to support our PTSA below.   Order forms are available in hard copy in the front office or in an easy-to-print format on our website http://knoxcountystemac.knoxschools.org

The Tumbler is $12.00, window cling is $6.00, and the magnet is $10.00.

All monies raised by our PTSA go to support projects at our school.

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Need parent help for STEM Engineering project

Parents:  The STEM II Engineering sections are doing a project on transportation/logistics involving our school bus routes and traffic patterns.  They need your input for the empathy phase of their design.  Please take a moment to take this survey (click on the link below):

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZWSMM3K

The survey will stay open through Monday, Dec. 17.  Thanks ahead of time for your input!
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STEM STUDENT Announcement for 12/13/12



GRYPHON ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Thursday, December 13, 2012
"N" Schedule Day
Advisory Day


·      Apologies to those attending to participate in the NASA webinar yesterday.  That’s the thing about technology - sometimes a solar storm just makes the International Space Station a hard signal to pick up! J  We’ll try again as soon as a new date is announced.

·      Everyone plan to eat from the cafeteria today (Thursday) because it is Christmas Dinner!  Menu includes turkey, pork roast, dressing, and pumpkin pie!  Thanks to our wonderful kitchen staff who work so hard to feed us all so well!

·      Don’t forget to return your early release permission slips for next week!  They were passed out in first period on Wednesday.  Turn in to your first period teacher by Monday, Dec 17.  If you need them, there are extra copies in the front office.

·      SGA is selling candy cane messages today and tomorrow only!  The candy canes will be handed out during advisory on the 13th and 18th.  Share your holiday spirit with the ones you love!  $1 each
   
·      Brown Bag Chat this week: Friday, Doug Smith & Richard Stair about Wireless Charger Technologies, Texas Instruments.  Email Mr. Smith to let him know you plan on attending.

Service Opportunities:
·      Ijams Nature Center has lots of opportunities for service.  For example, they would like volunteers for their annual holiday craft party on 12/15 from 10-2. They’ll show you how to do the craft and then you’ll help children and families make them during the event.  Lots of fun!  If you are interested you may contact Sabrina deVault, outreach coordinator, at sabrina@ijams.org.

Club Meetings:
·      Teens for Christ meets Monday mornings at 9:00 in the STEM space in the Depot.

·      Model UN meeting Monday, We will elect officers as well as conference details including registration and payment deadlines.

·      Asian Culture & Language Club (ACLC): every Wednesday during Enrichment in D223.

·      Chess Club meets on Wednesdays from 8:45 to 9:15 a.m. in the media center.  

·      Gryphon Studios, film club, on Thursday afternoons 4:45 – 6:00 PM, in Room 214 in the Station.

Mid-terms Exam Schedule
Monday, December 17 – N3 and N4 exams
Tuesday, December 18 – L3 and L4 exams
Wednesday, Dec 19 – N1 and N2 exams (release at 12:30 for those with permission)
Thursday, Dec 20 – L1 and L2 exams (release at 12:30 for those with permission)
Friday, Dec 21 – exam make up day

Quote of the day: from Sydney J. Harris

The two words “information” and “communication” are often used interchangeably, but they signify quite different things.  Information is giving out; communication is getting through.

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


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Tuesday, December 11, 2012

STEM STUDENT Announcements for 12/12/12



GRYPHON ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Wednesday, December 12, 2012
"L" Schedule Day
Enrichment Day

·      If you have not yet picked up your PSAT results, please see Mrs. Salerno in the guidance office.

·      Today, Wed., Dec 12, is tacky holiday sweater day!  Yearbook staff will be taking pictures all day. 

·      MODEL UN meeting Monday, December 17,  2012 at 8:45am in room 207.  We will elect officers as well as conference details including registration and payment deadlines.

·      This past Saturday, L&N's TSA Chapter participated in the East Tennessee Regional: We took 10 students and entered in 7 of the 11 available competitions.  We earned finalist slots in 6 of the 7 events we entered.  Congratulations to 2nd place in Structural Engineering (Marshall Teffeteller & Owen Sanders); 2nd Place in Promotional Graphics (Jasmine Scheid).  We also had Top 4's in Chapter Team and Technology Problem Solving. There is still time to join and participate in State Conference (March 14-17 in Chattanooga)!

·      SGA is still selling candy canes through Friday the 14th.  The candy canes will be handed out during advisory on the 11th, 13th, and 18th.  Share your holiday spirit with the ones you love!  $1 each
   
·      Join us in the STEM space on Wednesday, Dec 12 at 1:00 p.m.  for a webinar with NASA's Associate Administrator for Education and Astronaut Leland Melvin and Dave Lavery, NASA's Program Executive for Solar System Exploration and the Curiosity mission, as they give students a behind-the-scenes look at the Mars rover, Curiosity, including exclusive access to NASA video of Mars. Students will also hear from the experts on what this mission's discoveries may mean for our future.  You can bring lunch with you.

·      Brown Bag Chat this week: Friday, Doug Smith & Richard Stair about Wireless Charger Technologies, Texas Instruments.  Email Mr. Smith to let him know you plan on attending.

Service Opportunities:
·      Ijams Nature Center has lots of opportunities for service.  For example, they would like volunteers for their annual holiday craft party on 12/15 from 10-2. They’ll show you how to do the craft and then you’ll help children and families make them during the event.  Lots of fun!  If you are interested you may contact Sabrina deVault, outreach coordinator, at sabrina@ijams.org.

Club Meetings:
·      Asian Culture & Language Club (ACLC): every Wednesday during Enrichment in D223.

·      Chess Club meets on Wednesdays from 8:45 to 9:15 a.m. in the media center.  

·      Gryphon Studios, film club, on Thursday afternoons 4:45 – 6:00 PM, in Room 214 in the Station.

Quote of the day: from Nelson Mandela

There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.

The very existence of this school is proof of what can come from having big dreams! 

Practice L&N Habits every day: Collaboration, Critical thinking, Design, Innovation, Inquiry, & Professionalism
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Monday, December 10, 2012

Thank you L&N PTSA!

Many thanks from the staff, faculty, and current students of the L&N to our wonderful PTSA Board of Directors and parent volunteers who helped make tonight's student showcase such a success.  Your support is truly helping us build the successful future we have envisioned!
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STEM STUDENT Announcements for 12/11/12



GRYPHON ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Tuesday, December 11, 2012
"N" Schedule Day
Advisory Day

·      PSAT results will be available to be picked up in the Guidance lobby today (Tuesday) from 9:00 – 9:30, between 1st and 2nd block, and after 2nd block.  Students who took the test need to pick up both their test booklet and results.

·      Two opportunities for you to be in school pictures this week:  First, on Tuesday, Dec 11 be here at 9:10 and come outside on the Plaza.  We’ll be taking a picture of our students and staff to send as a Holiday card to our supporting partners.  Please either wear a school shirt or at least school colors.  Second, on Wednesday, Dec 12, it’s tacky holiday sweater day!  We’ll take another group picture at a place and time to be announced and vote on the tackiest holiday outfit!

·      Prom Committee meets in room 221 at 8:45 a.m.  Meeting today, Dec. 11

·      This past Saturday, L&N's TSA Chapter participated in the East Tennessee Regional: We took 10 students and entered in 7 of the 11 available competitions.  We earned finalist slots in 6 of the 7 events we entered.  Congratulations to 2nd place in Structural Engineering (Marshall Teffeteller & Owen Sanders); 2nd Place in Promotional Graphics (Jasmine Scheid).  We also had Top 4's in Chapter Team and Technology Problem Solving. There is still time to join and participate in State Conference (March 14-17 in Chattanooga)!

·      SGA will be selling candy canes in the morning and during both lunches for people to send out to other students beginning next Monday, December 10th through Friday the 14th.  The candy canes will be handed out during advisory on the 11th, 13th, and 18th.  Share your holiday spirit with the ones you love!
   
·      Join us in the STEM space on Wednesday, Dec 12 at 1:00 p.m.  for a webinar with NASA's Associate Administrator for Education and Astronaut Leland Melvin and Dave Lavery, NASA's Program Executive for Solar System Exploration and the Curiosity mission, as they give students a behind-the-scenes look at the Mars rover, Curiosity, including exclusive access to NASA video of Mars. Students will also hear from the experts on what this mission's discoveries may mean for our future.  You can bring lunch with you.

·      Brown Bag Chat this week: Friday, Doug Smith & Richard Stair about Wireless Charger Technologies, Texas Instruments.  Email Mr. Smith to let him know you plan on attending.

Service Opportunities:
·      Ijams Nature Center has lots of opportunities for service.  For example, they would like volunteers for their annual holiday craft party on 12/15 from 10-2. They’ll show you how to do the craft and then you’ll help children and families make them during the event.  Lots of fun!  If you are interested you may contact Sabrina deVault, outreach coordinator, at sabrina@ijams.org.

Club Meetings:
·      Asian Culture & Language Club (ACLC): every Wednesday during Enrichment in D223.

·      Chess Club meets on Wednesdays from 8:45 to 9:15 a.m. in the media center.  

·      Gryphon Studios, film club, on Thursday afternoons 4:45 – 6:00 PM, in Room 214 in the Station.

Quote of the day: from Ralph Marston

Make it a habit to tell people thank you. To express your appreciation, sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return. Truly appreciate those around you, and you'll soon find many others around you. Truly appreciate life, and you'll find that you have more of it.

Many thanks to all the students who stayed to participate in classrooms, in the food serving line, and as general guides at the Showcase Monday night.  Countless parents of prospective students stopped by to tell your administrators how poised, articulate, and well-spoken our students are!  You represented your school and yourselves very well and it is appreciated!  Thank you!!

Practice L&N Habits every day: Collaboration, Critical thinking, Design, Innovation, Inquiry, & Professionalism
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Sunday, December 9, 2012

STEM STUDENT Announcements for 12/10

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GRYPHON ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Monday, December 10, 2012
"L" Schedule Day
Enrichment Day

·      Special thanks to students Jonathan Bueckman, Chris Kleinschmidt, and Eric O’Reilley and Mr. Wood for representing the L&N at the systemwide Magnet Showcase at the KMA on Monday night.  Our corner of the museum stayed packed all night with people wanting more information!

·      Two opportunities for you to be in school pictures this week:  First, on Tuesday, Dec 11 be here at 9:10 and come outside on the Plaza.  We’ll be taking a picture of our students and staff to send as a Holiday card to our supporting partners.  Please either wear a school shirt or at least school colors.  Second, on Wednesday, Dec 12, it’s tacky holiday sweater day!  We’ll take another group picture at a place and time to be announced and vote on the tackiest holiday outfit!

·      SGA will be selling candy canes in the morning and during both lunches for people to send out to other students beginning next Monday, December 10th through Friday the 14th.  The candy canes will be handed out during advisory on the 11th, 13th, and 18th.  Share your holiday spirit with the ones you love!

·      Brown Bag Chat this week: Friday, Doug Smith & Richard Stair about Wireless Charger Technologies, Texas Instruments.  Email Mr. Smith to let him know you plan on attending.

Service Opportunities:
·      Volunteers for Showcase tonight (general volunteers only, if a teacher asked you, they will tell you details) plan on coming to the office at 5:30 to get your assignment and “Ask me” button.

·      Ijams Nature Center has lots of opportunities for service.  For example, they would like volunteers for their annual holiday craft party on 12/15 from 10-2. They’ll show you how to do the craft and then you’ll help children and families make them during the event.  Lots of fun!  If you are interested you may contact Sabrina deVault, outreach coordinator, at sabrina@ijams.org.

Club Meetings:
·      New club announcement: MODEL UN will meet Monday, December 10, 2012 in room 207 beginning at 8:45am.  We will be discussing conference options in the spring as well as the election of leaders.

·      Asian Culture & Language Club (ACLC): every Wednesday during Enrichment in D223.

·      Chess Club meets on Wednesdays from 8:45 to 9:15 a.m. in the media center.  

·      Gryphon Studios, film club, on Thursday afternoons 4:45 – 6:00 PM, in Room 214 in the Station.

·      Prom Committee meets in room 221 at 8:45 a.m.  Next meeting is Dec. 11

Quote of the day: from Plato

Good actions give strength to ourselves and inspire good actions in others.

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


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