ADVISORY AGENDA 8.31.17

“Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts.”— Albert Einstein

House Standings

Humanitas Shield 2

Humanitas Shield 2 Humanitas Shield 2

58

83

211

93

Nanu Mohan

Drake Griffith demonstrated TEAMWORK when he went around other groups in Geometry and explained how he was able to visualize reflections correctly.  Thanks for your help Drake!

Jenny Howard showed INTEGRITY when she cleaned the tabletops in the atrium! #gobeyond

Marques Walker showed PASSION by demonstrating a high level of engagement in his math class! WTG!!

Marques Walker demonstrated COURAGE when he asked a question during New Student Seminar. Way to go, Marques!

Mudi Tokunboh showed KINDNESS when he helped a classmate carry a VERY HEAVY bookbag.  It was really nice and thoughtful of him!

Charlie Barr demonstrated COURAGE when he informed a dean about a broken paper towel dispenser.  Thanks, Charlie!

Friday’s Theme for the Football Game is “Black Out!”

LAST CALL for Club Proposals! Fill out the form here:  https://goo.gl/forms/eJR1wnQZtMug8LB62 

All Club Leaders are expected to be at a meeting during Student Choice on Friday Sept. 1 in Foundation Hall.  This is super important because you will get all the information and instructions you need for Club Fair.

US student volunteer needed for BTB after school science class for JrK-1 graders on Wednesdays from 3 to 4 pm starting 9/6 and running through 11/8. Contact Ms. Brashear mbrashear@cannonschool.org if interested.

Part-time servers needed at Taylor Glen Retirement Community to work in the independent living dining room.  The hours are 4:15pm to 7:15pm Monday through Saturday and on Sundays the shift is 11:30am to 2:30pm.  This position would be scheduled to work 4-5 shifts a week.  This is a perfect opportunity for a student who is looking for part-time employment while school is out and during the school year.  We are looking for individuals who are positive and enjoy interacting with older adults.

If you are interested in Model UN please come to the interest meeting in Mrs. Shaefer’s room during lunch on Thursday, 8/31 (Room 615). Even if you’re not sure you want to commit to the team but want to hear some more information, you should make plans to attend so you can meet our club leaders and learn about our conferences! For those of you that are highly interested, we will distribute membership contracts and discuss your mandatory attendance as a new member at our first conference, a local meeting at Charlotte Country Day School on Sept. 23-24!

Sophomores: It is time to break in your boots for Outward Bound!  Wear your boots on Friday 9/1 and Friday 9/8 for House Points.  See your House Leadership team for details.

Seniors:

  • Fri., Sept. 1- All seniors meet by House during Student Life. Bring your laptop!
    • Integritas & Animus= Foundation Hall
    • Impetus= Library Annex
    • Humanitas= Room 610-College Counseling Room

10-12th grades:

Charlotte Area College Programs- mark your calendar and register in advance!

Cannon Theater Company there is a meeting on Thurs Aug 31 at 7:00pm for all students and parents of students auditioning for CTC this year. After the meeting, from 7:45-9:00pm, the whole community is invited to watch a special performance of “The Sneeze: Comedic Plays and Stories by Anton Chekhov”, which 13 CTC students performed to packed audiences at the world famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland this summer!

Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores:  Please sign up through your Family Connection account to visit with College Admission Representatives visiting Cannon School. You must receive permission from your classroom teacher if you will be missing class to attend a session.  If you are interested in a college, but unable to attend an event, please let your College Counselor know so he/she can collect information on your behalf.

9/5/17 – Bryant University, Guilford College

9/6/17 – Randolph-Macon College, Swarthmore College, Texas Christian University

9/7/17 – Drew University, Clemson University, Dickinson College, University of South Carolina

9/8/17 – Providence College

9/11/17 – Ursinus College

9/12/17 – Hampden-Sydney College, Franklin & Marshall College, The University of Georgia

9/18/17 – Duke University, Washington and Lee University, Trinity College, Christopher Newport University

9/19/17 – University of Denver, University of Vermont, University of Miami

9/21/17 – Washington College, Tulane University

9/25/17 – Villanova University

9/26/17 – College of William and Mary

9/27/17 – Emerson College, Roanoke College, Colgate University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

9/28/17 – Wheaton College IL, Vanderbilt University, Vassar College

9/29/17 American University

10/2/17 – Furman University, Nova Southeastern University, Bates College, Birmingham-Southern College

10/2/17 – Mercer University, Denison University, High Point University, Agnes Scott College, Northeastern University

10/3/17 – Colby College, Rollins College, Northeastern University, Rollins College, Salem College

10/12/17 – Johns Hopkins University, Queens University of Charlotte, Boston College, College of Charleston

10/13/17 – Fairfield University, University of Rochester, Samford University

10/16/17 – Hollins University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

10/17/17 – Lafayette College, Wofford College, Georgia Southern University, University of Chicago, University of Richmond

10/19/17 – Haverford College, Northwestern University

10/20/17 – Washington University in St. Louis

10/23/17 – Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Daytona Beach

10/25/17 – Sewanee: The University of the South, Rhodes College

10/30/17 – St. Lawrence University

10/31/17 – Hofstra University

11/1/17 – Miami University, Oxford

11/8/17 – Ringling College of Art and Design

11/14/17 – Lynn University

 

 

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