“Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan press on has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.”— Calvin Coolidge
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Happy Birthday:
Preston Miller
Core Values:
Thanks to Abby Muraca and Celeste Hall for TEAMWORK when they helped take out the recycling, even though they’re not a part of House Humanitas.
Lydia Pinto cleaned up the main office hallway just before Cathy Cramer’s visit, showing KINDNESS! Many Thanks!!!!!
Dan Patton, Maya Campbell, Ajia Caldwell, Andrea Moore, Carrie Schauder, and Taylor Lumpkins demonstrated PASSION when they met with Kathy Cramer before her address to the Upper School to share their perspective on ABT.
Public Proclamations:
Ms. Eury’s ELP class is hosting a voter registration for anyone who will be 18 or older by November 3, 2015, Please register to vote outside of foundation hall for the next four days during lunch!!! You will need your driver’s license number or the last 4 digits of your social security number.
All welcome- The EMPOWER! Club: A chapter of the National SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) will meet this Friday during Student Choice, 1:05-1:30, in the Academic Center (room 610) . Come find out about this semester’s activities and available class representative leadership positions. There will be snacks!
Vocalists needed– Mr. Davis is looking for students who might be interested in recording vocals for his students’ Music Tech projects. They are currently doing cover versions of pop tunes. Wanna sing some Radiohead, Michael Jackson, Red Hot Chili Peppers, or Coldplay? Then come in and lay down a track for us. Each brave vocalist will earn a core value! Email Mr. Davis (bdavis@cannonschool.org) or come by the Music Tech Lab if interested.
Juniors – The process for Governor’s School is beginning. If you would like more information about this amazing educational summer program please come to 616 on Friday, October 2 during Student Choice.
Cannon School’s first blood drive will be Oct. 1, and the link to sign-up to donate is: https://www.ncdonor.com/index.cfm?group=op&step=2&opid=45412. I’d love to have a larger donor population than we’ve ever had, so please sign-up if you feel compelled to do so. If you should have any questions, please either email Mrs. Stavrakas or stop by her room 611 in the Upper School.
Upcoming College Admissions Visits:
Juniors: There will be an interest meeting for the Cougars On-Site Program on October 5th during Student Choice in Room 616. Please attend to learn more about this internship and job shadowing program.
Don’t miss out! Space is limited for the Princeton Review SAT Prep courses offered at Cannon School meeting on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and select Saturdays. The Fall Course runs from 10/17 – 11/21 and is for those students who want to take the current format test; the Winter Course runs from 1/23-2/27 and is for those students who plan to take the new format test. The cost is $450. More details and registration link can be found on the Cannon website’s SAT Prep page.
Volunteers needed for BTB Soccer for Tots! Come outside and play with the Jr K soccer kids on Mondays from 1:15 – 2:10 p.m. Volunteer for one or more dates: 10/5, 10/19, 10/26, and 11/2. Email Mrs. Brashear at mbrashear@cannonschool.org.
