“No pride for some of us without liberation for all of us.”
–Marsha P. Johnson, LGBTQ+ activist
Joseph Earl Levy demonstrated KINDNESS when he cleaned up trash students had left behind in the commons. Thanks so much!
Cassie Lott demonstrated KINDNESS when she agreed to give up a gift card she had just won to another student. That was very nice of you!
Over the weekend
2/18: Merrick Rice
2/20: Morgan Teifer, Caroline Mills, Bernice Ngana, Mrs. Hylton and Mr. Smith
2/21: Carly Martin
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***Students wishing to serve on next year’s Honor Council should reach out and speak with either Mrs. Lineberger or Dean Booker and submit a speech by TODAY, no later than 3pm.
Attention Model UN Delegates
We have two in-person conferences scheduled for March and April:
Tuesday, March 29 Appalachian State MUN
Friday-Sunday 1-3 Apr Duke University MUN
Please see Mr. Kmidowski for details. Stop by the library to pick up a permission slip.
There will be a meeting in the library annex on Tuesday, February 22 during office hours (11:45 am – 12:00 pm) to register for committees for each conference.
If you are interested in running for Student Council Officer (President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer or Public Relations Representative) position? Please peep the details below:
Candidates must attend the mandatory interest meeting February 22nd during lunch (10:55-11:40) in Room 621.
Campaigns begin February 23rd
Speeches are due March 7th by 3PM to Dean Williams
Student Council Speeches March 9th in the CPAC
Hey all! The history club is having a meeting during office hours on February 24th in room 705, along with a presentation on Judaism! Make sure to show up to room 705 if you’re interested!
RHO KAPPA, Social Studies Honor Society is the only national organization for high school juniors and seniors that recognizes excellence in the field of Social Studies. RHO KAPPA provides national recognition and opportunities for exploration in the social studies.
The mission and purpose of this organization is:
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- to promote scholarship and to recognize academic excellence in social studies in secondary school environments and the community.
- to provide through its local chapters opportunities for exploration in the social studies in secondary school environments and the community.
- to encourage interest in, understanding of, and appreciation for the social studies.
Candidates for membership should:
- Have been in attendance at the school in which the chapter resides for the equivalent of one semester prior to being considered.
- Have completed four semesters of courses in the field of social studies and be prepared to complete at least six semesters. The minimum grade point average for these courses is a weighted 3.67 or the numerical equivalent.
- Have an overall cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or the numerical equivalent.
- Have a proven track record of interest and participation in service-related activities.
- Have a proven track record of strong attendance and positive contribution to a community of learning in a social studies classroom.
If you meet the requirements listed above, please request an application from Ms. Huffman at lhuffman@cannonschool.org no later than Tuesday 22 February 2022 at 3 pm. Applications are due back to Ms. Huffman no later than Monday 28 February 2022 at 3pm. Questions? Speak with any Social Studies teacher.
Course Registration Key Dates!
Wednesday, March 23
Last day of course registration
Friday, April 8
Last day to submit course petitions
If you have any questions about course registration, please review this presentation from student life and contact Mrs. Snowfrock (jfinneyfrock@cannonschool.org).
Meditation
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11:30-11:42 Every day in 614 (Miller’s room)
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Everyone welcome. (Students, Faculty, Staff)
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You don’t even have to meditate. Just come find a space to breathe.
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Contact Mrs. Miller if you have any questions.
Be a Special Olympics Volunteer!
Cannon School has been asked to take 20-30 Upper School students to volunteer at Special Olympics Spring Games on Wednesday, April 6th. We are looking for responsible and energetic students to volunteer as athlete buddies. Buddies help athletes get to their events and cheer them on. This will be a fun and impactful day for student volunteers. If you are interested in attending as a buddy, please fill out this application form no later than February 28th. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Weakland.
TRIP TO PERU!
Students,
What better way to spend Spring Break 2K23 than in Peru exploring ruins with some of your friends?! From March 11th – March 17, 2023, we will travel to Peru through Explorica to sightsee, hike and engulf ourselves in another culture.
Please discuss this special opportunity with your family and follow this link to see pricing and the day-by-day breakdown of the trip.
If you have any questions at all, please feel free to reach out to me (Sinden) via email or swing by room 703. This will be an incredible experience and I hope some of you are interested in this adventure!
Best,
Sinden
Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores are invited to sign-up in SCOIR for visits with College Admission Representatives. Representatives have the option to visit Cannon School in-person or via Zoom. Check SCOIR for the most up-to-date listing of college representative visits and to learn in what format they will visit Cannon. Use this Zoom Meeting Link to connect for virtual visits. You may come to The Cube if you are on campus during the rep visit and need a place to log into the Zoom session. We recommend you bring headphones for the Zoom visit!
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