House Standings
349	261	222	163

Connor Hynes & Leah Shaw

Emily Aldous, Haley Bayer, Katherine Calcagno, Emmerson Evans, Lilly Handler, Georgia McCay, Alexa Meighan, Hannah Mierzwa, Molly Morrison, Kyndal Perry, Natalie Ray, Ella Ruddy, Avery Watkins and Chloe Winchester in the Banks Advisory demonstrated TEAMWORK and PASSION for House Impetus when they collectively decorated the house board after realizing it was missing decorations and needed more balloons! Go BIG BLUE!

Noah Baez and Sam Lucas showed great KINDNESS when they offered to clean up Ms. Loflin’s room for PON.

Carolina Carr and Zach Reulbach demonstrated great TEAMWORK when they brought trays from the Upper School to the cafeteria.

Leah Shaw demonstrated KINDNESS when she escorted a fellow student to the nurses office.  Thanks, Leah!

Chrissy Stamey demonstrated TEAMWORK when she helped hang posters for Club Fair! Thanks, Chrissy!!

Nathan Smith demonstrated TEAMWORK when he helped Dean Zelaya put together a desk! I appreciate your handyman skills, Nate!

Monday 9/11 Patriot Day: EVERYONE wear Red, White, & Blue

Attention Upper School students: This coming Monday, 9/11, we will hold our first Cougars Talk session during lunch in room 610.  Come join us for some conversation about Patriotism in America since the attacks on 9/11. Bring your lunch and come on!

TONIGHT, Animus and Humanitas will be having a joint tailgate at 6pm!!!! Come down to the parking lot by the track and enjoy a hot dog/hamburger, chips, dessert, and drink ALL for $5!!! If you don’t want food, then come hang out, play games, or get your face painted!! EVERYONE is welcome, and we can’t wait to see you there!!!  Thanks, Animus and Humanitas Leadership

Washington & Lee University, Sunday, Sept. 10, 5 pm- No registration required (Charlotte Marriott SouthPark, 2200 Rexford Rd.)

Freshmen!!!  If you are interested in serving as the Honor Council intern for 2017-2018, please see Dean Booker.  All applications are due by TODAY at 3pm.

Class of 2021! Are you interested in representing your peers on Student Council? Elections will be held on the Freshman Trip. Please see Ms. Harley in room 703 to pick up an information packet. Speeches and signoffs will be due by 3 pm TODAY.

Thanks to everyone who came to the MODEL UN interest meeting last week—it’s going to be an exciting year! If you are planning to attend CHARMUN at Charlotte Country Day School on Sept. 22 and 23 and have NOT brought Mrs. Shaefer a permission slip, it needs to be turned in by 3pm today or you will not be given a delegate assignment for the conference. Students who have emailed Mrs. Shaefer to say they plan to participate will still be included for now but will be dropped from the list of delegates by Thursday afternoon if they have also not turned in a form signed by a parent!Remember that you can attend CHARMUN without making an official commitment to Model UN… but if you plan to continue attending conferences this year, you need to also turn in a Membership Contract!

2017-2018 STUDENT AMBASSADOR NETWORK

What is the Student Ambassador Network (“SAN”)?

The Student Ambassador Network (“SAN”) is a group of volunteer students who represent Cannon School and demonstrate Cannon’s core values in their academic, athletic and artistic pursuits, both on campus and in their communities.  All Cannon Upper School students are invited to be active Cannon Student Ambassadors.  Please complete the Student Ambassador Profile if you want to get involved with SAN! The  Student Ambassador Profile can also be found on the Admission Office Haiku page: under the extras tab go to Admission Office, then to the Student Ambassador Network Page.

Congratulations to our 2017-2018 SAN Intern Leaders:

2017-2018 Admission Office Interns:

• Caroline Carr, Class of 2020
• Emily Cleveland, Class of 2020
• Gabby Holloway, Class of 2020
• Anna Ruth Morrison, Class of 2020
• Ava Cooksey, Class of 2020

2017-2018 Admission Office Junior Interns:

• Jack McDermott, Class of 2021
• Ella Ruddy, Class of 2021

If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Weinstock (kweinstock@cannonschool.org) in the Admission Office or to one of the SAN Interns.

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.

10-12^th grades:

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

• Clemson, University of South Carolina, and College of Charleston– Monday, Sept. 11, 6:30 pm
• NACAC Performing & Visual Arts College Fair, Sunday, Sept. 24, 1 pm
• Emory University, Johns Hopkins University, the University of Notre Dame, the University of Virginia, and Washington University in St. Louis – Tuesday, Sept. 26, 7 pm
• Christian Colleges Fair– Thursday, Sept. 28, 6:30 pm
• Northeastern, Tulane, George Washington, Southern Methodist, and Notre Dame– Monday, Oct. 2, 7 pm
• MIT– Thursday, Oct. 5, 7 pm
• Johns Hopkins University– Wednesday, Oct. 11, 7 pm
• National Portfolio Day– Saturday, Nov. 11, 10 am

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.

TODAY – 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

House Standings
316	259	220	163

Kristen Sharma, Katie Combs, Anna Edwards, Ben Bragg, and Timmy Jones demonstrated TEAMWORK and PASSION by being part of a student panel for Leadership Lunch with Mr. Gossage.

*For current Juniors and parents of Juniors, there is a NC Governor’s School informational meeting TONIGHT, Sept. 7, 6:00 pm at E. E. Waddell Language Academy/Auditorium, 7030 Nations Ford Rd., Charlotte.

Hi everyone! This Friday, September 8th, Animus and Humanitas will be having a joint tailgate at 6pm!!!! Come down to the parking lot by the track and enjoy a hot dog/hamburger, chips, dessert, and drink ALL for $5!!! If you don’t want food, then come hang out, play games, or get your face painted!! EVERYONE is welcome, and we can’t wait to see you there!!!  Thanks, Animus and Humanitas Leadership

Freshmen!!!  If you are interested in serving as the Honor Council intern for 2017-2018, please see Dean Booker.  All applications are due by September 8th at 3pm.

Class of 2021! Are you interested in representing your peers on Student Council? Elections will be held on the Freshman Trip. Please see Ms. Harley in room 703 to pick up an information packet. Speeches and signoffs will be due by 3 pm September 8^th.

Thanks to everyone who came to the MODEL UN interest meeting last week—it’s going to be an exciting year! If you are planning to attend CHARMUN at Charlotte Country Day School on Sept. 22 and 23 and have NOT brought Mrs. Shaefer a permission slip, it needs to be turned in by 3pm today or you will not be given a delegate assignment for the conference. Students who have emailed Mrs. Shaefer to say they plan to participate will still be included for now but will be dropped from the list of delegates by Thursday afternoon if they have also not turned in a form signed by a parent!Remember that you can attend CHARMUN without making an official commitment to Model UN… but if you plan to continue attending conferences this year, you need to also turn in a Membership Contract!

2017-2018 STUDENT AMBASSADOR NETWORK

What is the Student Ambassador Network (“SAN”)?

The Student Ambassador Network (“SAN”) is a group of volunteer students who represent Cannon School and demonstrate Cannon’s core values in their academic, athletic and artistic pursuits, both on campus and in their communities.  All Cannon Upper School students are invited to be active Cannon Student Ambassadors.  Please complete the Student Ambassador Profile if you want to get involved with SAN! The  Student Ambassador Profile can also be found on the Admission Office Haiku page: under the extras tab go to Admission Office, then to the Student Ambassador Network Page.

Congratulations to our 2017-2018 SAN Intern Leaders:

2017-2018 Admission Office Interns:

• Caroline Carr, Class of 2020
• Emily Cleveland, Class of 2020
• Gabby Holloway, Class of 2020
• Anna Ruth Morrison, Class of 2020
• Ava Cooksey, Class of 2020

2017-2018 Admission Office Junior Interns:

• Jack McDermott, Class of 2021
• Ella Ruddy, Class of 2021

If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Weinstock (kweinstock@cannonschool.org) in the Admission Office or to one of the SAN Interns.

Elite75Prep is  looking for 10-12 volunteers for our HS Basketball Showcase which will be held September 16th (Saturday) at Cannon. They will be working the scorers table/clocks and the morning registration. The schedule will be 7:30am – 4pm. Great way to earn 8 service hours!

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.

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

10-12^th grades:

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

• Duke University– TODAY, Sept. 7, 7:00 pm in Rock Hill, SC
• Clemson, University of South Carolina, and College of Charleston– Monday, Sept. 11, 6:30 pm
• NACAC Performing & Visual Arts College Fair, Sunday, Sept. 24, 1 pm
• Emory University, Johns Hopkins University, the University of Notre Dame, the University of Virginia, and Washington University in St. Louis – Tuesday, Sept. 26, 7 pm
• Christian Colleges Fair– Thursday, Sept. 28, 6:30 pm
• Northeastern, Tulane, George Washington, Southern Methodist, and Notre Dame– Monday, Oct. 2, 7 pm
• MIT– Thursday, Oct. 5, 7 pm
• Johns Hopkins University– Wednesday, Oct. 11, 7 pm
• National Portfolio Day– Saturday, Nov. 11, 10 am

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.

TODAY – 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

House Standings
314	232	211	93

Lizzie Fisher & Floris Stratman

Eli Ben demonstrated KINDNESS when he helped students in his Spanish class troubleshoot computer issues.

Mason Waite, Grant Thompson and Griffin Jones demonstrated KINDNESS when they returned the push cart back to Mrs. Howard as a HUGE favor to Dean Zelaya. Thanks, guys!

Anna Ruth Morrison demonstrated KINDNESS and RESPECT when she let her teacher’s car join the long line leaving the parking lot on Friday afternoon. Thank you, Anna Ruth!

*For current Juniors and parents of Juniors, there is a NC Governor’s School informational meeting Thu., Sept. 7, 6:00 pm at E. E. Waddell Language Academy/Auditorium, 7030 Nations Ford Rd., Charlotte.

Hi everyone! This Friday, September 8th, Animus and Humanitas will be having a joint tailgate at 6pm!!!! Come down to the parking lot by the track and enjoy a hot dog/hamburger, chips, dessert, and drink ALL for $5!!! If you don’t want food, then come hang out, play games, or get your face painted!! EVERYONE is welcome, and we can’t wait to see you there!!!  Thanks, Animus and Humanitas Leadership

Freshmen!!!  If you are interested in serving as the Honor Council intern for 2017-2018, please see Dean Booker.  All applications are due by September 8th at 3pm.

Class of 2021! Are you interested in representing your peers on Student Council? Elections will be held on the Freshman Trip. Please see Ms. Harley in room 703 to pick up an information packet. Speeches and signoffs will be due by 3 pm September 8^th.

Thanks to everyone who came to the MODEL UN interest meeting last week—it’s going to be an exciting year! If you are planning to attend CHARMUN at Charlotte Country Day School on Sept. 22 and 23 and have NOT brought Mrs. Shaefer a permission slip, it needs to be turned in by 3pm todayor you will not be given a delegate assignment for the conference. Students who have emailed Mrs. Shaefer to say they plan to participate will still be included for now but will be dropped from the list of delegates by Thursday afternoon if they have also not turned in a form signed by a parent!Remember that you can attend CHARMUN without making an official commitment to Model UN… but if you plan to continue attending conferences this year, you need to also turn in a Membership Contract!

Elite75Prep is  looking for 10-12 volunteers for our HS Basketball Showcase which will be held September 16th (Saturday) at Cannon. They will be working the scorers table/clocks and the morning registration. The schedule will be 7:30am – 4pm. Great way to earn 8 service hours!

The first Advisory that puts the names of all members of the “Fellowship” on a piece of paper and hand delivers it to Dean Booker will win an Advisory treat.

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.

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

10-12^th grades:

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

• Duke University– Thursday, Sept. 7, 7:00 pm in Rock Hill, SC
• Clemson, University of South Carolina, and College of Charleston– Monday, Sept. 11, 6:30 pm
• NACAC Performing & Visual Arts College Fair, Sunday, Sept. 24, 1 pm
• Emory University, Johns Hopkins University, the University of Notre Dame, the University of Virginia, and Washington University in St. Louis – Tuesday, Sept. 26, 7 pm
• Christian Colleges Fair– Thursday, Sept. 28, 6:30 pm
• Northeastern, Tulane, George Washington, Southern Methodist, and Notre Dame– Monday, Oct. 2, 7 pm
• MIT– Thursday, Oct. 5, 7 pm
• Johns Hopkins University– Wednesday, Oct. 11, 7 pm
• National Portfolio Day– Saturday, Nov. 11, 10 am

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.

TODAY – 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

House Standings
294	232	211	93

Gracias Katherine Calcagno and Mary Maragaret Ellis for helping a teacher hang pictures on her bulletin board!!!!!! thank you for your input!!!!!

Jahnavi Duggal demonstrated RESPECT when she stayed after in advisory to make sure all of the tables were cleaned up of the art supplies we used.

Alex Erdin, came to the aid of his physics w/ trig classmates to help them configure their computers to print Logger Pro graphs.

Joseph Hurtado and Lucas Kabasakalian showed KINDNESS when he carried furniture to help a peer needing accommodations. Way to go, Joseph!

TJ Moyer showed integrity when he tried to find the owner of lost sunglasses.

Amelia Wyatt showed passion when she wrote and got published a bilingual children’s book! Amazing!

Freshmen!!!  If you are interested in serving as the Honor Council intern for 2017-2018, please see Dean Booker.  All applications are due by September 8th at 3pm.

Class of 2021! Are you interested in representing your peers on Student Council? Elections will be held on the Freshman Trip. Please see Ms. Harley in room 703 to pick up an information packet. Speeches and signoffs will be due by 3 pm September 8^th.

Our upcoming Fall Riding Sessions at Wings of Eagles Ranch will be starting the week of Sept 11th through Nov 3rd. We offer therapeutic horseback riding lessons to kids and adults with special needs. We have a mandatory training for NEW volunteers this coming Tuesday, September 5th from 5:00-8:00.  We have several openings for volunteers! It is great for students needing service hours! No Experience needed! wingsofeaglesranch.org

Elite75Prep is  looking for 10-12 volunteers for our HS Basketball Showcase which will be held September 16th (Saturday) at Cannon. They will be working the scorers table/clocks and the morning registration. The schedule will be 7:30am – 4pm. Great way to earn 8 service hours!

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.

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

10-12^th grades:

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

• Carnegie Mellon– Tuesday, Sept. 5, 7:30 pm
• Duke University– Thursday, Sept. 7, 7:00 pm in Rock Hill, SC
• Clemson, University of South Carolina, and College of Charleston– Monday, Sept. 11, 6:30 pm
• NACAC Performing & Visual Arts College Fair, Sunday, Sept. 24, 1 pm
• Emory University, Johns Hopkins University, the University of Notre Dame, the University of Virginia, and Washington University in St. Louis – Tuesday, Sept. 26, 7 pm
• Christian Colleges Fair– Thursday, Sept. 28, 6:30 pm
• Northeastern, Tulane, George Washington, Southern Methodist, and Notre Dame– Monday, Oct. 2, 7 pm
• MIT– Thursday, Oct. 5, 7 pm
• Johns Hopkins University– Wednesday, Oct. 11, 7 pm
• National Portfolio Day– Saturday, Nov. 11, 10 am

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.

TODAY – 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

House Standings
70	92	211	93

Caroline Carr, Anna Ruth Morrison, Maddie Johnson, Sarah Kate Edwards, Holly Springate, Katie Grissom, Stephanie Grissom, Chrissy Stamey, Megan Hnilica, Madeleine Calcagno, Kaylin Slattery, Reah Syed, Morgan Stilphen, Carrie Underwood, Michael Kungl, Abhi Gadudasu, Maddie Woods, Katie Hendry, Jackson Welsh, Jackson Cooksey, Meredith Haddock, Hope Springate, Claire Christman, and Jordan Besh demonstrated TEAMWORK when they gave up their drop period to come and share words of wisdom with freshmen and new-to-Cannon students at the New Student Seminar. Thank you so much!

Carter Otey and Jackson Lods showed KINDNESS by introducing a new student to Cannon School.

Michael Kungl demonstrated KINDNESS when he gave a shout out to a freshman during New Student Seminar. Hurray!

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

Freshmen!!!  If you are interested in serving as the Honor Council intern for 2017-2018, please see Dean Booker.  All applications are due by September 8th at 3pm.

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 

Our upcoming Fall Riding Sessions at Wings of Eagles Ranch will be starting the week of Sept 11th through Nov 3rd. We offer therapeutic horseback riding lessons to kids and adults with special needs. We have a mandatory training for NEW volunteers this coming Tuesday, September 5th from 5:00-8:00.  We have several openings for volunteers! It is great for students needing service hours! No Experience needed! wingsofeaglesranch.org

Elite75Prep is  looking for 10-12 volunteers for our HS Basketball Showcase which will be held September 16th (Saturday) at Cannon. They will be working the scorers table/clocks and the morning registration. The schedule will be 7:30am – 4pm. Great way to earn 8 service hours!

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.

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

10-12^th grades:

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

• Carnegie Mellon– Tuesday, Sept. 5, 7:30 pm
• Duke University– Thursday, Sept. 7, 7:00 pm in Rock Hill, SC
• Clemson, University of South Carolina, and College of Charleston– Monday, Sept. 11, 6:30 pm
• NACAC Performing & Visual Arts College Fair, Sunday, Sept. 24, 1 pm
• Emory University, Johns Hopkins University, the University of Notre Dame, the University of Virginia, and Washington University in St. Louis – Tuesday, Sept. 26, 7 pm
• Christian Colleges Fair– Thursday, Sept. 28, 6:30 pm
• Northeastern, Tulane, George Washington, Southern Methodist, and Notre Dame– Monday, Oct. 2, 7 pm
• MIT– Thursday, Oct. 5, 7 pm
• Johns Hopkins University– Wednesday, Oct. 11, 7 pm
• National Portfolio Day– Saturday, Nov. 11, 10 am

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

House Standings
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

10-12^th grades:

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

• Carnegie Mellon– Tuesday, Sept. 5, 7:30 pm
• Duke University– Thursday, Sept. 7, 7:00 pm in Rock Hill, SC
• Clemson, University of South Carolina, and College of Charleston– Monday, Sept. 11, 6:30 pm
• NACAC Performing & Visual Arts College Fair, Sunday, Sept. 24, 1 pm
• Emory University, Johns Hopkins University, the University of Notre Dame, the University of Virginia, and Washington University in St. Louis – Tuesday, Sept. 26, 7 pm
• Christian Colleges Fair– Thursday, Sept. 28, 6:30 pm
• Northeastern, Tulane, George Washington, Southern Methodist, and Notre Dame– Monday, Oct. 2, 7 pm
• MIT– Thursday, Oct. 5, 7 pm
• Johns Hopkins University– Wednesday, Oct. 11, 7 pm
• National Portfolio Day– Saturday, Nov. 11, 10 am

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

House Standings
32	57	50	83

Blake Tracy

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

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

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.

First Advisory to take an Advisory Selfie (must include Advisor and projected blog within the picture) and email it to Dean Zelaya wins a prize! Follow: CannonUpperSchool on Instagram to see who wins!

Seniors:

• Fri., Sept. 1- All seniors meet by House during Student Life. Bring your laptop! Locations TBD.

10-12^th grades:

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

• Carnegie Mellon– Tuesday, Sept. 5, 7:30 pm
• Clemson, University of South Carolina, and College of Charleston– Monday, Sept. 11, 6:30 pm
• NACAC Performing & Visual Arts College Fair, Sunday, Sept. 24, 1 pm
• Emory University, Johns Hopkins University, the University of Notre Dame, the University of Virginia, and Washington University in St. Louis – Tuesday, Sept. 26, 7 pm
• Northeastern, Tulane, George Washington, Southern Methodist, and Notre Dame– Monday, Oct. 2, 7 pm
• MIT– Thursday, Oct. 5, 7 pm
• Johns Hopkins University– Wednesday, Oct. 11, 7 pm
• National Portfolio Day– Saturday, Nov. 11, 10 am

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!

Do you have an interest or a passion that you want to share with the rest of our student body? Have you considered starting or leading a club? If so, fill out this Google Form to propose your idea for a club in the Upper School.  Club leadership is open to ANY Upper School student.  Deadline for club proposals is 8/31 by 3pm. Club proposal form:  https://goo.gl/forms/eJR1wnQZtMug8LB62

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

House Standings
25	57	21	68

Christal Walker & Maya Campbell  showed TEAMWORK when they helped Dean Booker by cleaning the Senior Lounge after school last week!!!

Grace Kramer and Symone Walker helped to greet new students during Orientation . Thank you for your KINDNESS and TEAMWORK.

Ava Cooksey demonstrated INTEGRITY when she notified a teacher that a homework assignment wasn’t on PowerSchool.  Thank you so much, Ava!

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.

First Advisory to take an Advisory Selfie (must include Advisor and projected blog within the picture) and email it to Dean Zelaya wins a prize! Follow: CannonUpperSchool on Instagram to see who wins!

Seniors:

• Mon., Aug. 28- All seniors must report to Room 610 during English Drop. Make sure you’ve already created a Common Application login and bring your laptop!
• Mon., Aug. 28- Scholarship applications requiring a Cannon School Nomination are due at 3 pm to Ms. Mann via google doc. This first deadline is for Bryan, Morehead-Cain, Park, Levine, Belk, and Centennial scholarships. The scholarship “Request for Nomination” form, essay(s), and activities résumé are all due no later than 3 pm.
• Fri., Sept. 1- All seniors meet by House during Student Life. Bring your laptop! Locations TBD.

10-12^th grades:

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

• Carnegie Mellon– Tuesday, Sept. 5, 7:30 pm
• Clemson, University of South Carolina, and College of Charleston– Monday, Sept. 11, 6:30 pm
• NACAC Performing & Visual Arts College Fair, Sunday, Sept. 24, 1 pm
• Emory University, Johns Hopkins University, the University of Notre Dame, the University of Virginia, and Washington University in St. Louis – Tuesday, Sept. 26, 7 pm
• Northeastern, Tulane, George Washington, Southern Methodist, and Notre Dame– Monday, Oct. 2, 7 pm
• MIT– Thursday, Oct. 5, 7 pm
• Johns Hopkins University– Wednesday, Oct. 11, 7 pm
• National Portfolio Day– Saturday, Nov. 11, 10 am

Auditions for this year’s Cannon Theater Company productions are coming right up – don’t miss them! They will be held after-school (and at lunch for fall athletes) Thurs Aug 24, Fri Aug 25, and Tues Aug 28. Details, sign-up, and the audition form/script can be found at www.cannonschool.org/ctc. Also, 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!

Do you have an interest or a passion that you want to share with the rest of our student body? Have you considered starting or leading a club? If so, fill out this Google Form to propose your idea for a club in the Upper School.  Club leadership is open to ANY Upper School student.  Deadline for club proposals is 8/31 by 3pm. Club proposal form:  https://goo.gl/forms/eJR1wnQZtMug8LB62

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

House Standings
25	56	21	68

Isabella Ortiz & Madison Hardy

Amelia Andretti, Maddie Woods, Holly Springate, Hope Spingate, Abbey Redding, Abhi Gadudasu, Carter Otey, Mitchell Skolaris, Andrea Moore, Noelle Nieske , McKenna Koch , Maddie Johnson , Ava Cooksey, Cali Proper, Anna Ruth Morrison, Emma Kate Bentley-Gottel, Liselotte Stratman, Meg Weinstock, & Greta Gruber showed TEAMWORK when they helped out with the New Student Orientation on 8/18.  A plethora of gratitude!!!

Deuce Rolle demonstrated RESPECT for our classroom when he stayed after class to help straighten out desks and clean up after others!

Alon Parker and Madison Holmes showed TEAMWORK when they helped Dean Booker by bringing chairs to Foundation Hall for our Senior meeting.

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.

For MONDAY- 8/28

Seniors:

• Mon., Aug. 28- All seniors must report to Room 610 during English Drop. Make sure you’ve already created a Common Application login and bring your laptop!
• Mon., Aug. 28- Scholarship applications requiring a Cannon School Nomination are due at 3 pm to Ms. Mann via google doc. This first deadline is for Bryan, Morehead-Cain, Park, Levine, Belk, and Centennial scholarships. The scholarship “Request for Nomination” form, essay(s), and activities résumé are all due no later than 3 pm.
• Fri., Sept. 1- All seniors meet by House during Student Life. Bring your laptop! Locations TBD.

10-12^th grades:

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

• Carnegie Mellon– Tuesday, Sept. 5, 7:30 pm
• Clemson, University of South Carolina, and College of Charleston– Monday, Sept. 11, 6:30 pm
• NACAC Performing & Visual Arts College Fair, Sunday, Sept. 24, 1 pm
• Emory University, Johns Hopkins University, the University of Notre Dame, the University of Virginia, and Washington University in St. Louis – Tuesday, Sept. 26, 7 pm
• Northeastern, Tulane, George Washington, Southern Methodist, and Notre Dame– Monday, Oct. 2, 7 pm
• MIT– Thursday, Oct. 5, 7 pm
• Johns Hopkins University– Wednesday, Oct. 11, 7 pm
• National Portfolio Day– Saturday, Nov. 11, 10 am

Auditions for this year’s Cannon Theater Company productions are coming right up – don’t miss them! They will be held after-school (and at lunch for fall athletes) Thurs Aug 24, Fri Aug 25, and Tues Aug 28. Details, sign-up, and the audition form/script can be found at www.cannonschool.org/ctc. Also, 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!

Do you have an interest or a passion that you want to share with the rest of our student body? Have you considered starting or leading a club? If so, fill out this Google Form to propose your idea for a club in the Upper School.  Club leadership is open to ANY Upper School student.  Deadline for club proposals is 8/31 by 3pm. Club proposal form:  https://goo.gl/forms/eJR1wnQZtMug8LB62

We will have a Club Leader meeting on 9/1 during Student Choice in Foundation Hall to ensure you all have the information you need to be ready for Club Fair on 9/8!

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

House Standings
18	54	11	50

Jackson Welsh, Elizabeth Hurley, Chrissy Stamey and Jack Galida demonstrated COURAGE when they performed their entertaining Model UN skit at Community Meeting! Thanks for sharing!

Eli Ben was very helpful with unpacking art supplies!

Thank you Anna Edwards for opening our first Leadership Lunch! Great way to start the year.

Anna Edwards and Andrea Moore helped a fellow student get her phone back!  So helpful!

Izze Ortiz and Leah Shaw demonstrated COURAGE when they spoke up at Community Meeting to school Mr. Gossage in the meaning and purpose of hashtags! Thanks for taking this on! #youbelonghere   🙂

Hadley Neal demonstrated KINDNESS when she invited a new student to sit with her friend group at lunch! Thanks, Hadley!

Seniors:

• Sat., Aug. 26, 9 am-12 pm- College Kick-Off for Parents of Seniors only. At least one parent is required to attend.
• Mon., Aug. 28- All seniors must report to Room 610 during English Drop. Make sure you’ve already created a Common Application login and bring your laptop!
• Mon., Aug. 28- Scholarship applications requiring a Cannon School Nomination are due at 3 pm to Ms. Mann via google doc. This first deadline is for Bryan, Morehead-Cain, Park, Levine, Belk, and Centennial scholarships. The scholarship “Request for Nomination” form, essay(s), and activities résumé are all due no later than 3 pm.
• Fri., Sept. 1- All seniors meet by House during Student Life. Bring your laptop! Locations TBD.

10-12^th grades:

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

• Carnegie Mellon– Tuesday, Sept. 5, 7:30 pm
• Clemson, University of South Carolina, and College of Charleston– Monday, Sept. 11, 6:30 pm
• Emory University, Johns Hopkins University, the University of Notre Dame, the University of Virginia, and Washington University in St. Louis – Tuesday, Sept. 26, 7 pm
• Northeastern, Tulane, George Washington, Southern Methodist, and Notre Dame– Monday, Oct. 7, 7 pm
• Johns Hopkins University– Wednesday, Oct. 11, 7 pm

Auditions for this year’s Cannon Theater Company productions are coming right up – don’t miss them! They will be held after-school (and at lunch for fall athletes) Thurs Aug 24, Fri Aug 25, and Tues Aug 28. Details, sign-up, and the audition form/script can be found at www.cannonschool.org/ctc. Also, 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!

Do you have an interest or a passion that you want to share with the rest of our student body? Have you considered starting or leading a club? If so, fill out this Google Form to propose your idea for a club in the Upper School.  Club leadership is open to ANY Upper School student.  Deadline for club proposals is 8/31 by 3pm. Club proposal form:  https://goo.gl/forms/eJR1wnQZtMug8LB62

We will have a Club Leader meeting on 9/1 during Student Choice in Foundation Hall to ensure you all have the information you need to be ready for Club Fair on 9/8!

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