The Road to the Gossage Cup

Paul Ohrel and Bri Cagnina displayed KINDNESS when they helped a fellow student clean up after she accidentally dropped her food.

Leaders Unite! … TODAY!

Our Keynote speaker on TODAY, 2/15 will be our own Assistant Athletic Director, Advisor, Toastmaster, Father, Friend, and Jiujitsu warrior….Mr. Isaiah Coleman.  He’ll be discussing the value of OWNERSHIP for a leader.

EVERYONE is welcome! We will see you in Foundation Hall!

TODAY!!

Any Upper School student (regardless of gender)
interested in volunteering to help run games, etc. at the carnival
please fill out THIS FORM

Erin and Destiny want to share about their Capstone project:  For our capstone project, we will be doing King of the Court. In case you don’t know what that is, it’s when senior boys and junior boys compete in a volleyball match. HERE is a Google form for you to fill out if you’re a guy interested in participating. We hope to have a lot of people, so please sign up!

Be a Special Olympics Volunteer!

Cannon School has been asked to take 30 Upper School students to volunteer at Special Olympics Spring Games on Thursday, April 18^th.  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 March 1st.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Weakland.

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:

• • 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:

1. Have been in attendance at the school in which the chapter resides for the equivalent of one semester prior to being considered.
2. 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.
3. Have an overall cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or the numerical equivalent.
4. Have a proven track record of interest and participation in service-related activities.
5. 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 atlhuffman@cannonschool.org no later than Friday 23 February 2024 at 3 pm. Applications are due back to Ms. Huffman no later than Monday 4 March 2024 at 3pm. Questions? Speak with any Social Studies teacher.

Last call! Please join us and RSVP
by this Thursday, February 15!!!

Please wear your Cannon gear of choice!!    https://www.cannonschool.org/mother-son

The Department of Student Connection has identified a need to improve student group and community representation in our social media. Please utilize this form to submit photos, videos, flyers, etc. with captions through this Google Form OR send files and captions to Dean Zelaya mzelaya@cannonschool.org to be posted on the @CannonUpperSchool Instagram account. We would like all voices, groups, organizations, and clubs to be represented, united, and cherished! Reach out to Ashmi Trivedi ’24 atrivedi@cannonschool.org if you have questions.