ADVISORY AGENDA 1.12.18

“The wide world is all about you: you can fence yourselves in, but you cannot forever fence it out.” – J. R. R. Tolkien

House Standings

Humanitas Shield 2

Humanitas Shield 2 Humanitas Shield 2

179

186

153

100

Muskan Uppal

Hampton Dickens, Carlee Caldwell, Alivia Calabrase, Caroline Underwood, Wil Carey, and Jackson Lods showed TEAMWORK when they played host to a host of deans from Gaston Day school.  Many thanks!!!!

 

Young ladies who participated in the PINTERVENTION Winterm course last week should pick up their crafted items ASAP from Room 613.  Any items still remaining TODAY at 3:00 PM will be discarded.  Thank you!

Apogee Adventures: A representative will be on campus to share information with students about the Apogee Adventure summer programs.  Please bring your lunch to the Private Dining Room on January 17th to find out more.  The representative will also be presenting to families at 7 pm in Davidson at the home of Lisa & David Konstandt, 621 Dogwood Lane.  You can RSVP to the evening event here.

Model UN Team members: we are registered for MUN at Chapel Hill for February 22-25. You should have received an email with a permission form that needs to be signed by your parents if you plan to attend MUNCH. Forms are due TODAY, January 12.

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ADVISORY AGENDA 1.11.18

“Living without passion is like being dead.” ― Jeon Jungkook

House Standings

Humanitas Shield 2

Humanitas Shield 2 Humanitas Shield 2

179

186

153

100

Abigail Hedgecock, Anna DuMond, & Molly Morrison

Griffin Jones and Tyler Alexander showed INTEGRITY when they cleaned up the Commons after some student left behind trash and trays.

Michael Dickens, George Manni, Jack Mahar, and Anna Galloway demonstrated COURAGE and TEAMWORK when they acted out a story in English to help summarize what had happened so far.

 

If you are entering or exiting the CPAC TODAY, please do NOT use the front 4 doors. Please plan ahead of time to use other entrances/exits. We will have contractors installing blinds in the front windows; using the front four doors during that day would be a safety hazard. Thank you.

Today Cannon will host some Deans from Gaston Day School.  If you see them, please give them a warm welcome.

Young ladies who participated in the PINTERVENTION Winterm course last week should pick up their crafted items ASAP from Room 613.  Any items still remaining on Friday at 3:00 PM will be discarded.  Thank you!

There will be a meeting for all students who will be participating in Track and Field this spring during Student Choice TODAY in room 609.  Please contact Coach Campbell if you are not able to attend.

Apogee Adventures: A representative will be on campus to share information with students about the Apogee Adventure summer programs.  Please bring your lunch to the Private Dining Room on January 17th to find out more.  The representative will also be presenting to families at 7 pm in Davidson at the home of Lisa & David Konstandt, 621 Dogwood Lane.  You can RSVP to the evening event here.

Model UN Team members: we are registered for MUN at Chapel Hill for February 22-25. You should have received an email with a permission form that needs to be signed by your parents if you plan to attend MUNCH. Forms are due this Friday, January 12.

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ADVISORY AGENDA 1.10.18

“For us, success is helping people.” – Leah Sibener

House Standings

Humanitas Shield 2

Humanitas Shield 2 Humanitas Shield 2

159

177

153

100

Many thanks

Young ladies who participated in the PINTERVENTION Winterm course last week should pick up their crafted items ASAP from Room 613.  Any items still remaining on Friday at 3:00 PM will be discarded.  Thank you!

There will be a meeting for all students who will be participating in Track and Field this spring during Student Choice on Thursday 1/11 in room 609.  Please contact Coach Campbell if you are not able to attend.

If you are entering or exiting the CPAC on January 11, please do NOT use the front 4 doors. Please plan ahead of time to use other entrances/exits. We will have contractors installing blinds in the front windows; using the front four doors during that day would be a safety hazard. Thank you.

Apogee Adventures: A representative will be on campus to share information with students about the Apogee Adventure summer programs.  Please bring your lunch to the Private Dining Room on January 17th to find out more.  The representative will also be presenting to families at 7 pm in Davidson at the home of Lisa & David Konstandt, 621 Dogwood Lane.  You can RSVP to the evening event here.

Model UN Team members: we are registered for MUN at Chapel Hill for February 22-25. You should have received an email with a permission form that needs to be signed by your parents if you plan to attend MUNCH. Forms are due this Friday, January 12.

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ADVISORY AGENDA 1.9.18

“You don’t lead by pointing and telling people some place to go. You lead by going to that place and making a case.”— Ken Kesey

House Standings

Humanitas Shield 2

Humanitas Shield 2 Humanitas Shield 2

159

177

147

100

Many thanks to Floris Stratman, Henry Koehler, Carter Otey, Davis Norton and Abhi Gadudasu for “jazzing up” our Open House with their musical talents on Saturday, January 6!  Your performance was a great way to welcome families and share your talents with prospective families.  Your TEAMWORK, PASSION and KINDNESS were greatly appreciated by the Admission Team and our guests!  THANK YOU!

Thank you to our Upper School student ambassadors: Ella Ruddy, Sydney Wood, Ava Cooksey, Heidi Coppa, Maddie Woods, Maddie Johnson, Henry Kohler, Carter Otey, Anna Ruth Morrison, Peyton Skill, Clint Harris, Hope Springate and Caroline Carr for volunteering to welcome prospective families, hand out materials, chat with students and parents, sit on Mrs. Otey’s student panel and give tours.  You all demonstrated your PASSION  for Cannon School and we appreciate your KINDNESS in sharing your Saturday afternoon with us.  THANK YOU!

There will be a meeting for all students who will be participating in Track and Field this spring during Student Choice on Thursday 1/11 in room 609.  Please contact Coach Campbell if you are not able to attend.

If you are entering or exiting the CPAC on January 11, please do NOT use the front 4 doors. Please plan ahead of time to use other entrances/exits. We will have contractors installing blinds in the front windows; using the front four doors during that day would be a safety hazard. Thank you.

Apogee Adventures: A representative will be on campus to share information with students about the Apogee Adventure summer programs.  Please bring your lunch to the Private Dining Room on January 17th to find out more.  The representative will also be presenting to families at 7 pm in Davidson at the home of Lisa & David Konstandt, 621 Dogwood Lane.  You can RSVP to the evening event here.

Model UN Team members: we are registered for MUN at Chapel Hill for February 22-25. You should have received an email with a permission form that needs to be signed by your parents if you plan to attend MUNCH. Forms are due this Friday, January 12.

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ADVISORY AGENDA 1.8.18

“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language. And next year’s words await another voice.” ― T.S. Eliot

House Standings

Humanitas Shield 2

Humanitas Shield 2 Humanitas Shield 2

159

177

147

100

Peyton Kelly & Hannah Shiffert

Andrew Aldous, Timmy Jones, Elena Jacoby, Mirabella Calabrase, Brandon Meeks, Madeleine Calcagno, Katie Grissom, Stephanie Grissom, Taylor Bennet, Kate Fisk, and Kathryn Remmey showed Courage and TEAMWORK sticking with Mrs. Pinto, Ms. Zelaya, Dr. Wilner and Ms. Mann in the frigid cold to build houses for Habitat for Humanity! Way to make a positive impact and power through challenging conditions!

A huge thanks goes to Jacob Lafferty, Celine Ortiz, and Zach Reulbach for their KINDNESS! Each one helped a desperate teacher clear desks for Winterm!

There will be a meeting for all students who will be participating in Track and Field this spring during Student Choice on Thursday 1/11 in room 609.  Please contact Coach Campbell if you are not able to attend.

If you are entering or exiting the CPAC on January 11, please do NOT use the front 4 doors. Please plan ahead of time to use other entrances/exits. We will have contractors installing blinds in the front windows; using the front four doors during that day would be a safety hazard. Thank you.

Apogee Adventures: A representative will be on campus to share information with students about the Apogee Adventure summer programs.  Please bring your lunch to the Private Dining Room on January 17th to find out more.  The representative will also be presenting to families at 7 pm in Davidson at the home of Lisa & David Konstandt, 621 Dogwood Lane.  You can RSVP to the evening event here.

Model UN Team members: we are registered for MUN at Chapel Hill for February 22-25. You should have received an email with a permission form that needs to be signed by your parents if you plan to attend MUNCH. Forms are due this Friday, January 12.

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ADVISORY AGENDA 12.14.17

“My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others.” – Bob Hope

House Standings

Humanitas Shield 2

Humanitas Shield 2 Humanitas Shield 2

138

175

147

100

Mallory Vance, Sarah Kate Edwards & Eliott Diskin

Jordan Besh and Kyle “the Professor” Barone showed TEAMWORK when they helped the freshies with force diagrams!

Abby Wilner showed KINDNESS when she helped a fellow student who was not feeling well.

Hey Upper School,

Just wanted to share this great video (a far hipper reading of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas”). The boys in the Combo and I hope to see you all at the Jazz concert Thursday night at 7 in the CPAC. Come help us get the holiday swinging!

 
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ADVISORY AGENDA 12.13.17

“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” – Will Ferrell, “Elf”

House Standings

Humanitas Shield 2

Humanitas Shield 2 Humanitas Shield 2

128

175

57

100

Chrissy Stamey showed KINDNESS when she helped Dean Zelaya in a bind! WTG, Chrissy!!!

After School Make-Up is now located in the Academic Center (Room 616).  You must report to the Academic Center no later than 3:10 PM to make up an assessment after school.  You will not be allowed to begin an assessment after the 3:10 PM deadline.

Hey Upper School,

Just wanted to share this great video (a far hipper reading of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas”). The boys in the Combo and I hope to see you all at the Jazz concert Thursday night at 7 in the CPAC. Come help us get the holiday swinging!

 
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ADVISORY AGENDA 12.12.17

“Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality.” – Washington Irving

House Standings

Humanitas Shield 2

Humanitas Shield 2 Humanitas Shield 2

115

139

57

100

Bryce Meighen & Leo Kong

Ian Mullane and Jay Eklund showed KINDNESS by helping a staff member bring in heavy items from the parking lot.  Thanks.

Holly Springate, Reah Syed, Azlynn Anderson, Symone Walker, Sarah Kuo, Morgan Stilphen, Annie Heisel, Chrissy Stamey and Bailey Jones showed teamwork and kindness for going to the Nutcracker on Saturday to support their friends and fellow advisees, Megan McKinsey, Renee LeClair, and Bia Covolato.

Jackson Cooksey demonstrated KINDNESS when he went out of his way to open the door for Dean Zelaya this morning. Gracias, Jackson!

Clay Mills demonstrated teamwork and kindness when he picked up a giant pile of construction paper that his classmates dropped and walked away from. Not only did he clean it all up, but he did it quietly without drawing attention to himself for praise. Thank you Clay!

After School Make-Up is now located in the Academic Center (Room 616).  You must report to the Academic Center no later than 3:10 PM to make up an assessment after school.  You will not be allowed to begin an assessment after the 3:10 PM deadline.

 The Cannon School Hockey Club is going to see the Charlotte Checkers play a hockey game on Saturday, December 16th at 6:00 pm.  This outing is for students and for Cannon families. The cost is $20.00 per ticket.  If you are interested in attending the game, please bring your money to Mr. Kmidowski by Friday, December 8th.

 
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ADVISORY AGENDA 12.11.17

“Christmas will always be as long as we stand heart to heart and hand in hand.” – Dr. Seuss

House Standings

Humanitas Shield 2

Humanitas Shield 2 Humanitas Shield 2

101

134

57

100

Lily Klett

Michael Childress, Zack Christy, Garrett Compton, Alex Cox, Will Exson, Drane Garven, Rohan Handa, George Liakakos, Brian McKinsey, Qon Murphy, Michael Sanders, Peyton Skill, and Connor Yang all showed KINDNESS when they allowed a customer to go ahead of them in line at their Advisory lunch.  The customer came to the table and complimented the group about their kind behavior.

Noah Baez, Zach Reulbach, Will Zandhuis, and John Luke Godino displayed KINDNESS when they all helped Ms. Banks pick up the lab equipment in the hallway.

Bess Bryant demonstrated KINDNESS when she spent time talking and listening to a friend who was having a tough day.

Anna DuMond and Haley Gullett demonstrated KINDNESS and TEAMWORK when they helped Mrs. Weakland put tables back after a test.

Georgia Mckay demonstrated KINDNESS when she picked up after her Advisory Christmas party.

Join us  for the next installation of Cougars Talk in “The Cube” during lunch today for a discussion around this video:

 

After School Make-Up is now located in the Academic Center (Room 616).  You must report to the Academic Center no later than 3:10 PM to make up an assessment after school.  You will not be allowed to begin an assessment after the 3:10 PM deadline.

Juniors and Seniors: After School care needs some help from 3-6pm each day.  $12/hour!  Email shopes@cannonschool.org to get information.

 The Cannon School Hockey Club is going to see the Charlotte Checkers play a hockey game on Saturday, December 16th at 6:00 pm.  This outing is for students and for Cannon families. The cost is $20.00 per ticket.  If you are interested in attending the game, please bring your money to Mr. Kmidowski by Friday, December 8th.

 
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ADVISORY AGENDA 12.08.17

“The essential part of creativity is not being afraid to fail.” — Edwin H. Land

House Standings

Humanitas Shield 2

Humanitas Shield 2 Humanitas Shield 2

91

124

57

45

Samuel Lucas

Ms.McClanahan’s Advisory showed KINDNESS by giving an old man some wisdom. 

After School Make-Up is now located in the Academic Center (Room 616).  You must report to the Academic Center no later than 3:10 PM to make up an assessment after school.  You will not be allowed to begin an assessment after the 3:10 PM deadline.

Juniors and Seniors: After School care needs some help from 3-6pm each day.  $12/hour!  Email shopes@cannonschool.org to get information.

 

The Cannon School Hockey Club is going to see the Charlotte Checkers play a hockey game on Saturday, December 16th at 6:00 pm.  This outing is for students and for Cannon families. The cost is $20.00 per ticket.  If you are interested in attending the game, please bring your money to Mr. Kmidowski by Friday, December 8th.

 

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