” You must master a new way to think before you can master a new way to be.”- Marianne Williamson

Follow day 5 schedule   No drops

Student Life: 10:20-11:15

 Freshmen: report to Taylor hall for Student Council Elections

Homecoming court!

King and Queen.

Sophomores and Juniors:-  Advisory activities in Advisory

Seniors: Class Ring information in Foundation Hall

          Birthdays: none

House Standings
273	163	269	203

Core Values:

Sara Dockery demonstrated TEAMWORK when she gave a classmate some paper so he could finish a test.

Fun with the girls

Advisory love at Homecoming football game.

Clay Maguire demonstrated RESPECT when he applauded a classmate who had done well on a test.

Mark Regnery and Danny Brenner demonstrated TEAMWORK, RESPECT, and KINDNESS when they saw that Dean Booker spilled his morning coffee.  Knowing how much he needs it, they conspired behind the scenes to get more and brought it quickly before he had a meltdown.  Gentlemen, you are true COUGARS!!!

High Five for a core value celebration!

 Public Proclamations

 Cannon Christian Community club will be meeting today during student choice in Mrs. Ramsey’s classroom. Come one, come all.

A day of grassroots action to advocate for universal decent housing.

The United Nations General Assembly has declared the first Monday in October to be World Habitat Day. This is a time to recognize the basic need for adequate shelter in a world where it is lacking for so many.

Join Habitat for Humanity on World Habitat Day
We invite you to to join us in drawing attention to the continuing need for affordable housing and inspiring action to address the need. Join Cannon School’s Habitat for Humanity Club today by emailing kthomas@cannonschool.org or enorton@cannonschool.org!

Dates for homecoming were dressed for the red carpet.

The posse has a blast at Homecoming dance.

 The construction for the new Performing Arts Center is coming along nicely.  The foundational beams have been delivered and will soon be erected.  Before that, we would like all students, faculty and staff to have an opportunity to sign one beam. 

Cheers for more core values! Go Sophomores!

• The beam will be located in front of the Lower School near the playground.
• Sharpies (all colors accepted) will be used for the signatures.  We will have a few bags of them out there. 

·         The beam will be marked and sectioned off per grade and then class.  Students should only sign their name, and should be supervised .  Please note when us students, staff and faculty are scheduled to sign the beam.

Senior tennis players celebrated last week.

• US
  • Friday, October 4 beginning 1:05 p.m. (Homecoming Gameafternoon/evening), and Monday, October 7 from 9:45 – 10:15 a.m.
    

    Scouting out places for momentous house games to come.

Student Technology Survey

Please take a few minutes to complete the Cannon US Educational Technology Survey you received via email from Mr. Ruddy.  Your thoughts and ideas are needed to make a vision that includes our most important stakeholders, our students! The link below will take you to the survey if you are unable to locate it in your email. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input on the current state and future of Cannon US technology program.

Student Tech Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SLu1efDAtG40elgBUBUD9TTKH0ydVRkyHUaDAANE1gU/viewform

Freshmen are a big part of the Varsity Volleyball team.

Just a reminder that Varsity Softball is conducting Fall workouts on

Fun times at Homecoming dance.

Wednesdays and Thursdays through the month of October. Times are 3:30 – 5:00. Anyone interested in playing Varsity Softball this spring is encouraged to attend.

! House Impetus will be hosting a car wash fundraiser was on October 31st after House Games. The Car Wash will run from 12:30-3 or 4pm. Please complete this survey so that we can gather information about how much you would be willing to pay and how you would be willing to participate. 🙂 Click on the link below; it’s only two

questions:  http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/M977Y3W

Cross country team getting ready to warm up.

“How do I make money & do what I want?” If you’ve ever wondered this or thought about having your own business, join us for a Career Lunch & Learn with Doug Gray Tuesday, October 8^th in the Upper School Library Annex. Doug Gray is an ICF-certified coach, speaker, leadership trainer, author and adjunct faculty member at several colleges including NC State University. See Ms. Hoffman with questions.

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors:  Please sign up on Family Connections to meet with College Representatives coming to campus the week of October 7^th:10/7: University of Alabama at Birmingham10/8: Elon University

10/9 University of Tennessee, Knoxville 10/10: Hampden-Sydney College

Juniors, Seniors: The Princeton Review SAT Prep course can help students determine strengths and weaknesses, develop a study plan, and gauge progress. Offered two times during the school year (Fall and Winter), both courses are open for registration at

www.cannonschool.org/satprep. Space is limited, so please register early.

Seniors:  College Counseling is holding walk-in hours on Tuesday, October 8^th during your drop period.  Please report to room 616 for college application, essay or related assistance.

  After School Events:

Courgars got pumped for homecoming.

CISAA Tournament at Charlotte Country Club
1:00 PM
Away
Location: Charlotte Country Club
Golf (fall) Girls

Neon night at Friday’s game.

vs Providence Day School
Charlotte Country Day
Charlotte Latin