4-27-16 Student Mission Briefing

GRYPHON MISSION BRIEFING

For Wednesday, April 27, 2016 – “N” classes

2015-16 L&N Student Mission – Own it!

School Ops:

·      Heads up to students who drive – this Thursday, 4/28, students will need to park either on campus (with tags) or in the Blackstock lot.  The KMA and corner Grand parking lot are being reserved for an event at the Foundry.  Thank you for being a good downtown neighbor and planning ahead!

·      Congrats to our Tennis Team members! District 2A-AA Boys player of the year: Rory Glatt, District Rookie of the year: Walker Lee, All District: Rory Glatt & Walker Lee, All District Girls :  Sonya Edwards & Armani Hall

District Boys Coach of the year: Geoff Duggan

·      Updated Gryphon Photography Contest: submit images to stemfrontdesk@gmail.com as an attachment or send a Dropbox link for large files. Deadline extended to midnight Wednesday, April 27th.  Photos must reflect student life or our campus/extended campus to be eligible for prizes.

·      *STEM shirts are now available!  This shirt was designed by STEM student Jessica Motto and is available as a short sleeve, long sleeve or hoodie.  Long sleeve and hoodie orders will be available for pickup in the beginning of May. (ptsalnstem.weebly.com/fundraiser)

Special announcement from Cafeteria:

With less than 25 school days left in this school year, ordering the items you enjoy gets a little more difficult.  We apologize in advance for fewer choices or if we run out of your favorite item.  It’s an unfortunate part of this time of year. 

We wish you all a safe & happy summer and look forward to serving you next school year.  If you’re a senior, congratulations!!  Best wishes for a bright & wonderful future!

Sincerely,

Your Cafeteria Staff,

Renee, Melissa, Stephanie & Kristine

Community  & Guidance Ops:

·      The Pellissippi Magnolia Campus is having an Open House this Thursday, April 28 from 5:00-7:30 pm.  Take a tour, meet faculty, get information about programs/resources, enter a drawing for $250 scholarship.

·      What: A week-long opportunity to learn about materials science and materials characterization through hands-on studies provided by CNS Y-12 National Security Complex, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and Oak Ridge National Lab.

When: June 6-10, 2016

Time: Monday-Thursday, 9 am-4 pm and Friday, 9 am-12 noon

Where: The University of Tennessee Knoxville.

Cost: FREE Class size limited to 20 students.

Theme: Whodunit? Forensics in Materials and Engineering.

Register: Registration required. Deadline is May 2, 2016. To get registration form, visit us on the web at http://www.engr.utk.edu/mse/

Questions: Dr. Claudia Rawn, crawn@utk.edu or Elizabeth Ferguson, ferguson@utk.edu or 865-974-9245

Quote of the day from William James:

Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.

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

L&N STEM Academy – TN’s First Apple School of Distinction, 2-time TN Reward School for Performance (2012 – 2015)

4-26-16 Student Mission Briefing

GRYPHON MISSION BRIEFING

For Tuesday, April 26, 2016 – “L” classes

2015-16 L&N Student Mission – Own it!

School Ops:

·      Heads up to students who drive – this Thursday, 4/28, students will need to park either on campus (with tags) or in the Blackstock lot.  The KMA and corner Grand parking lot are being reserved for an event at the Foundry.  Thank you for being a good downtown neighbor and planning ahead!

·      Congrats to our Tennis Team members! District 2A-AA Boys player of the year: Rory Glatt, District Rookie of the year: Walker Lee, All District: Rory Glatt & Walker Lee, All District Girls :  Sonya Edwards & Armani Hall

District Boys Coach of the year: Geoff Duggan

·      Updated Gryphon Photography Contest: submit images to stemfrontdesk@gmail.com as an attachment or send a Dropbox link for large files. Deadline extended to midnight Wednesday, April 27th.  Photos must reflect student life or our campus/extended campus to be eligible for prizes.

·      Students be advised – there is way too much garbage at the end of third lunch around the grounds and near the Veterans’ Memorial.  This is your only warning, there will be no second chance.  Clean it up or Spikeball (in particular) will be discontinued through the end of the year.

·      *STEM shirts are now available!  This shirt was designed by STEM student Jessica Motto and is available as a short sleeve, long sleeve or hoodie.  Long sleeve and hoodie orders will be available for pickup in the beginning of May. (ptsalnstem.weebly.com/fundraiser)

Community  & Guidance Ops:

·      The Pellissippi Magnolia Campus is having an Open House this Thursday, April 28 from 5:00-7:30 pm.  Take a tour, meet faculty, get information about programs/resources, enter a drawing for $250 scholarship.

·      What: A week-long opportunity to learn about materials science and materials characterization through hands-on studies provided by CNS Y-12 National Security Complex, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and Oak Ridge National Lab.

When: June 6-10, 2016

Time: Monday-Thursday, 9 am-4 pm and Friday, 9 am-12 noon

Where: The University of Tennessee Knoxville.

Cost: FREE Class size limited to 20 students.

Theme: Whodunit? Forensics in Materials and Engineering.

Register: Registration required. Deadline is May 2, 2016. To get registration form, visit us on the web at http://www.engr.utk.edu/mse/

Questions: Dr. Claudia Rawn, crawn@utk.edu or Elizabeth Ferguson, ferguson@utk.edu or 865-974-9245

Quote of the day from Albert Einstein:

There are only two ways to live your life.  One is as though nothing is a miracle.  The other is as though everything is a miracle.

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

L&N STEM Academy – TN’s First Apple School of Distinction, 2-time TN Reward School for Performance (2012 – 2015)

4-22-16 Student Mission Briefing

GRYPHON MISSION BRIEFING

For Friday, April 22, 2016 – “N” classes

2015-16 L&N Student Mission – Own it!

School Ops:

·      2016 Prom is this Saturday at Gettysvue Country Club in West Knoxville.  The theme is “Red Carpet Romance” and attendees will walk a red carpet behind a real velvet rope to enter.  Any student or parent interested is invited to come be “paparazzi” and line the carpet with your cell phone or camera to take photos of our glamorous prom-goers.  You can come from 6:45 – 7:45.  Please dress in black (like the real paparazzi!).  You will NOT be allowed inside the venue and not be allowed onto the carpet or entrance if you do not have a ticket .

·      Students be advised – there is way too much garbage at the end of third lunch around the grounds and near the Veterans’ Memorial.  This is your only warning, there will be no second chance.  Clean it up or Spikeball (in particular) will be discontinued through the end of the year.

·      Congratulations to our student body and teachers for moving up from a Bronze Medal to Gold and from #34 to #6 in the state of TN according to new rankings by US News and World Report!  We are the highest ranked school and only Gold Medal high school in Knox County!  Keep up the good work everyone!!  Find more details here.

·      Congratulations to the following students who received awards for their performance on the 2016 National Latin Exam.  Latin II: Hyatt Christenberry-Gold Medal; Aruha Khan-Silver Medal; Emmanuel Sosa-Cruz-Magna Cum Laude; Taylor Ray-Cum Laude; Robert Laney-Cum Laude.  Latin I: Connor McGinley, Gold Medal; Bryce Parker, Silver Medal; Isabelle Toth, Silver Medal; Nick Brison, Treasure Rowe, Jenna Rochelson, Macy Hudson, Salma Ferwanah, and Gabe Peck-Magna Cum Laude; Lauren Morris, Anna Horrocks, and Travis Gardner-Cum Laude.

·      Congratulations to the L&N Junior Classical League for their performance at the Tennessee Junior Classical League Convention held in Memphis, TN.  They placed 3rd overall in their division with many top 5 finishes. Sydney Fuhrig placed 3rd in both Reading Comprehension and Advocacy Letter writing and 4th in the Mythological Costume Contest. Emmanuel Sosa-Cruz placed 1st in English Oratory. Judy Thomas placed 4th in Reading Comprehension. Anna Ward placed 4th in the Pen and Ink Art Contest and 5th in Roman Life.  Their hard work over the course of the year truly paid off!

·      *STEM shirts are now available!  This shirt was designed by STEM student Jessica Motto and is available as a short sleeve, long sleeve or hoodie.  Long sleeve and hoodie orders will be available for pickup in the beginning of May. (ptsalnstem.weebly.com/fundraiser)

Community  & Guidance Ops:

·      Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Artistic Discovery Contest is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in our congressional district.  The Artistic Discovery Contest is open to all high school students in the 2nd District. The over-all winner of our district's competition will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol. The exhibit in Washington will also include artwork from other contest winners nation-wide.

Each framed piece must be no larger than 28”x28”x4” (28 inches high, 28 inches wide, and 4 inches deep), including the frame, and must not weigh more than 15 pounds. The art work may be:

o   Paintings - including oil, acrylics, and watercolor

o   Drawings - including pastels, colored pencil, pencil, charcoal, ink, and markers

o   Collage (must be two dimensional)

o   Prints - including lithographs, silkscreen, and block prints

o   Mixed Media

o   Computer Generated Art

o   Photography

o   All entries must be an original in concept, design and execution

For more information: https://duncan.house.gov/serving-you/art-competition

·      What: A week-long opportunity to learn about materials science and materials characterization through hands-on studies provided by CNS Y-12 National Security Complex, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and Oak Ridge National Lab.

When: June 6-10, 2016

Time: Monday-Thursday, 9 am-4 pm and Friday, 9 am-12 noon

Where: The University of Tennessee Knoxville.

Cost: FREE Class size limited to 20 students.

Theme: Whodunit? Forensics in Materials and Engineering.

Register: Registration required. Deadline is May 2, 2016. To get registration form, visit us on the web at http://www.engr.utk.edu/mse/

Questions: Dr. Claudia Rawn, crawn@utk.edu or Elizabeth Ferguson, ferguson@utk.edu or 865-974-9245

Quote of the day from John C. Maxwell:

The greatest detriment to many people’s success tomorrow is their thinking today.

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

L&N STEM Academy – TN’s First Apple School of Distinction, 2-time TN Reward School for Performance (2012 – 2015)