ADVISORY AGENDA 12/11

“You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.”— Mark Twain

 

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House Standings

Humanitas Shield 2 Humanitas Shield 2

330

214

175

166

Happy Birthday:

Jena Metwalli

Core Values:

Sarah Dockery showed KINDNESS to her fellow classmates by sending her teacher all of the review guides she made for the midterm to post to Haiku so that all students could benefit.
Hallie Isom, Kristien Estep, Sarah Dockery & Mary Yarborough showed TEAMWORK in working together to provide the free hot chocolate bar for EMPOWER! Club
Hannah Nelson, Chris Nelson, Allyson Slattery, and Jordan Johnson showed KINDNESS and TEAMWORK when they helped to clean up the gym from both the wrestling match and middle school basketball games.
Joshua Doolittle showed great KINDNESS when he was the only student in the Loflin Advisory to donate money to their Angle Tree fund.
Meghan McClanahan showed KINDNESS when she helped Mrs. Hoffman take pictures of Wynn the Therapy Dog. Thank you, Meghan!
Izzie Ortiz demonstrated COURAGE by being the first fresh(wo)man to speak at a community meeting this year!!
Nathan Smith demonstrated PASSION by speaking up and asking about bringing an exceptional guest speaker on campus to talk to our US community. Way to go, Nathan!

Public Proclamations:

Feeling anxious or stressed about upcoming exams?
Join Us!

TODAY:  Vinyl Lunch with Mr. K- 11:15-12 Library Annex

Prime Senior parking spaces for the second semester will be auctioned off  to underclassmen starting next week. Please submit your bid by December 14th  so you do not have to walk up that long hill this Winter season! Winners will be notified after midterm exams. Please submit bid to Mrs. Ramsey . 

Christmas-treeLooking for a way to make a difference this holiday season? Join me in collecting clothing or the community of Tegucigalpa, Honduras. There will be bins throughout the upper school for clothing donations! See the list below for what we need, and email jdunn@cannonschool.org if you have any questions!

 

Honduras Clothing Collection List

·      Women’s blouses and sweaters (x-small – x-large)

·      Women’s pants and skirts (all sizes)

·      Men’s jeans (all sizes)

·      T-shirts (all sizes, men and women)

·      Soccer cleats (all sizes, boys and girls)

·      Children’s shoes (all sizes, boys and girls)

 

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ADVISORY AGENDA 12/10

“If you limit your choices only to what seems possible or reasonable, you disconnect yourself from what you truly want, and all that is left is a compromise.”— Robert Fritz

House Standings

Humanitas Shield 2 Humanitas Shield 2

330

214

175

166

Happy Birthday:

William Mock

Core Values:

A HUGE thank you to Sara Serulneck, Andrea Moore, and Caroline Underwood for their dedicated PASSION in producing our Annual Talent Show

Hope Springate showed tremendous leadership and PASSION by serving up a massive amount of pancakes!

Megan Hendry showed PASSION when she drove to the store to get more pancake mix for the Relay for Life Pancake Breakfast

Public Proclamations:

Feeling anxious or stressed about upcoming exams?
Join Us!

What: EMPOWER! Club De-Stress Week
When: Dec. 7-11 Lunch and/or Break
Why: To mentally & emotionally prepare for exam week

Meditate-Pet a Dog- Sip
TODAY:  Visit with Tank the Pit Bull Therapy Dog- 11:15-12 Gazebo
Friday: Vinyl Lunch with Mr. K- 11:15-12 Library Annex

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Lead Positive Mentor Training in Foundation Hall TODAY at 3:15

Screenshot 2015-12-08 09.55.04

Any 10th – 12th grade females interested in medicine or engineering, please see Dean Booker about the opportunity above.

Prime Senior parking spaces for the second semester will be auctioned off  to underclassmen starting next week. Please submit your bid by December 14th  so you do not have to walk up that long hill this Winter season! Winners will be notified after midterm exams. Please submit bid to Mrs. Ramsey . 

Christmas-treeLooking for a way to make a difference this holiday season? Join me in collecting clothing or the community of Tegucigalpa, Honduras. There will be bins throughout the upper school for clothing donations! See the list below for what we need, and email jdunn@cannonschool.org if you have any questions!

 

Honduras Clothing Collection List

·      Women’s blouses and sweaters (x-small – x-large)

·      Women’s pants and skirts (all sizes)

·      Men’s jeans (all sizes)

·      T-shirts (all sizes, men and women)

·      Soccer cleats (all sizes, boys and girls)

·      Children’s shoes (all sizes, boys and girls)

 

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ADVISORY AGENDA 12/9

“Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give.”— Eleanor Roosevelt

House Standings

Humanitas Shield 2 Humanitas Shield 2

330

214

175

166

Happy Birthday:

Drane Garven, Elena Jacoby, Joel Marburger, & Osahon Tokunboh

Core Values:

Many thanks to the MacDonald Advisory (Ben Bragg, Josh Bumgarner, Alec Easton, Jack Galida, Madison Holmes, Sean Jenkins, Luke Letica, Mason McLaughlin, Austin Morris, Whit Norton, Lansdon Robbins, Braxton Tracy,  & Jackson Welsh) helping set chairs in the CPAC.  Great TEAMWORK!!!!

Nathan Smith showed PASSION by bringing our speaker, Brian Parsley, to speak with our students!  WTG!!!

Andrew Aldous, Kyle Barone, Hayden Bullard, Patrick Carlson, Andie Coffey, Bryce Estes, Thomas Fromke, Joseph Guasco, Jack Gularson, Grayson Herrera, Sam McDermott, Tamer Metwalli, William Mock, and Jack Reimer showed TEAMWORK when they helped Mr. Davis and Mr. Storr break down equipment after the band concert and community meeting.

Emerald Ben showed PASSION in creating the video for the European trip. We all enjoyed wonderful photos during Student Life.

Public Proclamations:

Feeling anxious or stressed about upcoming exams?
Join Us!

What: EMPOWER! Club De-Stress Week
When: Dec. 7-11 Lunch and/or Break
Why: To mentally & emotionally prepare for exam week

Meditate-Pet a Dog- Sip
TODAY:  Free Hot Chocolate Bar- 10:15-10:45 Cafeteria
Thursday: Visit with Tank the Pit Bull Therapy Dog- 11:15-12 Gazebo
Friday: Vinyl Lunch with Mr. K- 11:15-12 Library Annex

images

Lead Positive Mentor Training in Foundation Hall Thursday at 3:15

Screenshot 2015-12-08 09.55.04

Any 10th – 12th grade females interested in medicine or engineering, please see Dean Booker about the opportunity above.

Prime Senior parking spaces for the second semester will be auctioned off  to underclassmen starting next week. Please submit your bid by December 14th  so you do not have to walk up that long hill this Winter season! Winners will be notified after midterm exams. Please submit bid to Mrs. Ramsey . 

Christmas-treeLooking for a way to make a difference this holiday season? Join me in collecting clothing or the community of Tegucigalpa, Honduras. There will be bins throughout the upper school for clothing donations! See the list below for what we need, and email jdunn@cannonschool.org if you have any questions!

 

Honduras Clothing Collection List

·      Women’s blouses and sweaters (x-small – x-large)

·      Women’s pants and skirts (all sizes)

·      Men’s jeans (all sizes)

·      T-shirts (all sizes, men and women)

·      Soccer cleats (all sizes, boys and girls)

·      Children’s shoes (all sizes, boys and girls)

 

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ADVISORY AGENDA 12/8

“The basic building block of good communications is the feeling that every human being is unique and of value.”— Unknown

House Standings

Humanitas Shield 2 Humanitas Shield 2

330

214

175

166

Happy Birthday:

Core Values:

Caroline Livingston showed kindness by coming to find a faculty member who had left her car door open.  Thanks for looking out for others Caroline!

Public Proclamations:

Please note schedule for TODAY:
8:05-8:15- Advisory
8:15-9:10- CPAC for Community Meeting
9:15-10:40- C Block
10:45-11:15- Student Choice
The rest of the day will follow regular schedule. 

Feeling anxious or stressed about upcoming exams?
Join Us!

What: EMPOWER! Club De-Stress Week
When: Dec. 7-11 Lunch and/or Break
Why: To mentally & emotionally prepare for exam week

Meditate-Pet a Dog- Sip
TODAY: Visit Wynn the Therapy Dog- 11:15-12 Gazebo
Wednesday: Free Hot Chocolate Bar- 10:15-10:45 Cafeteria
Thursday: Visit with Tank the Pit Bull Therapy Dog- 11:15-12 Gazebo
Friday: Vinyl Lunch with Mr. K- 11:15-12 Library Annex

ClubPrime Senior parking spaces for the second semester will be auctioned off  to underclassmen starting next week. Please submit your bid by December 14th  so you do not have to walk up that long hill this Winter season! Winners will be notified after midterm exams. Please submit bid to Mrs. Ramsey . 

Reminders: Seniors only may eat lunch in the upper school hallways, commons ,lounge etc. Underclassmen can eat lunch in a classroom with permission from a teacher only. All students must clean up after themselves. Please be advised that teachers have the right to issue infractions if this policy is not respected. 

Christmas-treeLooking for a way to make a difference this holiday season? Join me in collecting clothing or the community of Tegucigalpa, Honduras. There will be bins throughout the upper school for clothing donations! See the list below for what we need, and email jdunn@cannonschool.org if you have any questions!

 

Honduras Clothing Collection List

·      Women’s blouses and sweaters (x-small – x-large)

·      Women’s pants and skirts (all sizes)

·      Men’s jeans (all sizes)

·      T-shirts (all sizes, men and women)

·      Soccer cleats (all sizes, boys and girls)

·      Children’s shoes (all sizes, boys and girls)

 

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ADVISORY AGENDA 12/7

“Keep away from people who belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.”— Mark Twain

House Standings

Humanitas Shield 2 Humanitas Shield 2

330

214

175

166

Happy Birthday:

Core Values:

Jamie Bumgarner, Will Combs, Madison Holmes, Arron Johnson, and Christina Stylianou showed KINDNESS by helping Mr. D haul music gear from his car to the band room.

Public Proclamations:

There is going to be a Bake Sale outside Foundation Hall on Monday December 7th to raise money for Mental Health Awareness! It will be during Lunch, Break, and Student Choice. We will be selling assorted treats and will hold a raffle for a HUGE cookie cake!!! All treats are $1!!! We will also be selling pre orders for fun Mental Health Awareness bracelets and t-shirts! This is a part of the Freshman Service Project. See you there!

Feeling anxious or stressed about upcoming exams?
Join Us!

What: EMPOWER! Club De-Stress Week
When: Dec. 7-11 Lunch and/or Break
Why: To mentally & emotionally prepare for exam week

Meditate-Pet a Dog- Sip

Monday: Meditation with Mr. Coggins- 11:45-12 Foundation Hall
Tuesday: Visit Wynn the Therapy Dog- 11:15-12 Gazebo
Wednesday: Free Hot Chocolate Bar- 10:15-10:45 Cafeteria
Thursday: Visit with Tank the Pit Bull Therapy Dog- 11:15-12 Gazebo
Friday: Vinyl Lunch with Mr. K- 11:15-12 Library Annex

ClubPrime Senior parking spaces for the second semester will be auctioned off  to underclassmen starting next week. Please submit your bid by December 14th  so you do not have to walk up that long hill this Winter season! Winners will be notified after midterm exams. Please submit bid to Mrs. Ramsey . 

Reminders: Seniors only may eat lunch in the upper school hallways, commons ,lounge etc. Underclassmen can eat lunch in a classroom with permission from a teacher only. All students must clean up after themselves. Please be advised that teachers have the right to issue infractions if this policy is not respected. 

Please note schedule for the morning of Tuesday, December 8th:
8:05-8:15- Advisory
8:15-9:10- CPAC for Community Meeting
9:15-10:40- C Block
10:45-11:15- Student Choice
The rest of the day will follow regular schedule. 

Christmas-treeLooking for a way to make a difference this holiday season? Join me in collecting clothing or the community of Tegucigalpa, Honduras. There will be bins throughout the upper school for clothing donations! See the list below for what we need, and email jdunn@cannonschool.org if you have any questions!

 

Honduras Clothing Collection List

·      Women’s blouses and sweaters (x-small – x-large)

·      Women’s pants and skirts (all sizes)

·      Men’s jeans (all sizes)

·      T-shirts (all sizes, men and women)

·      Soccer cleats (all sizes, boys and girls)

·      Children’s shoes (all sizes, boys and girls)

 

Attention all 4 square players:  Due to trash and graffiti left in the corner outside of the cafeteria, students will no longer be able to play 4 square in said location.

 

 

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ADVISORY AGENDA 12/4

“To grasp and hold a vision, that is the very essence of successful leadership.” — Ronald Reagan

House Standings

Humanitas Shield 2 Humanitas Shield 2

330

214

175

166

Happy Birthday:

Dylan Housman

Core Values:

Davis Nelson showed INTEGRITY when he fixed the Senior Lounge to comply with the fire code. 

Public Proclamations:

Prime Senior parking spaces for the second semester will be auctioned off  to underclassmen starting next week. Please submit your bid by December 14th  so you do not have to walk up that long hill this Winter season! Winners will be notified after midterm exams. Please submit bid to Mrs. Ramsey . 

Reminders: Seniors only may eat lunch in the upper school hallways, commons ,lounge etc. Underclassmen can eat lunch in a classroom with permission from a teacher only. All students must clean up after themselves. Please be advised that teachers have the right to issue infractions if this policy is not respected. 

Please note schedule for the morning of Tuesday, December 8th:
8:05-8:15- Advisory
8:15-9:10- CPAC for Community Meeting
9:15-10:40- C Block
10:45-11:15- Student Choice
The rest of the day will follow regular schedule. 

Christmas-treeLooking for a way to make a difference this holiday season? Join me in collecting clothing or the community of Tegucigalpa, Honduras. There will be bins throughout the upper school for clothing donations! See the list below for what we need, and email jdunn@cannonschool.org if you have any questions!

 

Honduras Clothing Collection List

·      Women’s blouses and sweaters (x-small – x-large)

·      Women’s pants and skirts (all sizes)

·      Men’s jeans (all sizes)

·      T-shirts (all sizes, men and women)

·      Soccer cleats (all sizes, boys and girls)

·      Children’s shoes (all sizes, boys and girls)

 

Attention all 4 square players:  Due to trash and graffiti left in the corner outside of the cafeteria, students will no longer be able to play 4 square in said location.

 

 

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ADVISORY AGENDA 12/3

“It is not stress that kills us. It is effective adaptation to stress that allows us to live.”— George Vaillant

House Standings

Humanitas Shield 2 Humanitas Shield 2

294

206

170

166

Happy Birthday:

Core Values:

Shout out to all of the student leaders of our school who give up many of their lunch breaks to make Cannon the fabulous place that it is. Thank you for your DEDICATION and TEAMWORK.

Danny Kungl showed KINDNESS when he cleaned up a  mess that was not his. Thank you.

 

Public Proclamations:

Prime Senior parking spaces for the second semester will be auctioned off  to underclassmen starting next week. Please submit your bid by December 14th  so you do not have to walk up that long hill this Winter season! Winners will be notified after midterm exams. Please submit bid to Mrs. Ramsey . 

Reminders: Seniors only may eat lunch in the upper school hallways, commons ,lounge etc. Underclassmen can eat lunch in a classroom with permission from a teacher only. All students must clean up after themselves. Please be advised that teachers have the right to issue infractions if this policy is not respected. 

Please note schedule for the morning of Tuesday, December 8th:

8:05-8:15- Advisory

8:15-9:10- CPAC for Community Meeting  

9:15-10:40- C Block

10:45-11:15- Student Choice

The rest of the day will follow regular schedule. 

Christmas-treeLooking for a way to make a difference this holiday season? Join me in collecting clothing or the community of Tegucigalpa, Honduras. There will be bins throughout the upper school for clothing donations! See the list below for what we need, and email jdunn@cannonschool.org if you have any questions!

 

Honduras Clothing Collection List

·      Women’s blouses and sweaters (x-small – x-large)

·      Women’s pants and skirts (all sizes)

·      Men’s jeans (all sizes)

·      T-shirts (all sizes, men and women)

·      Soccer cleats (all sizes, boys and girls)

·      Children’s shoes (all sizes, boys and girls)

 

Attention all 4 square players:  Due to trash and graffiti left in the corner outside of the cafeteria, students will no longer be able to play 4 square in said location.

 

 

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ADVISORY AGENDA 12/2

“You don’t drown by falling in the water; you drown by staying there.”— Edwin Louis Cole

House Standings

Humanitas Shield 2 Humanitas Shield 2

294

206

170

166

Happy Birthday:

Core Values:

Phillip Mackenzie showed KINDNESS when he helped clean the white board for a math teacher. Thank you !

Public Proclamations:

 

Christmas-treeLooking for a way to make a difference this holiday season? Join me in collecting clothing or the community of Tegucigalpa, Honduras. There will be bins throughout the upper school for clothing donations! See the list below for what we need, and email jdunn@cannonschool.org if you have any questions!

 

Honduras Clothing Collection List

·      Women’s blouses and sweaters (x-small – x-large)

·      Women’s pants and skirts (all sizes)

·      Men’s jeans (all sizes)

·      T-shirts (all sizes, men and women)

·      Soccer cleats (all sizes, boys and girls)

·      Children’s shoes (all sizes, boys and girls)

 

Attention all 4 square players:  Due to trash and graffiti left in the corner outside of the cafeteria, students will no longer be able to play 4 square in said location.

 

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ADVISORY AGENDA 12/1

“The secret to my success is that I bit off more than I could chew and chewed as fast as I could.”— Paul Hogan

House Standings

Humanitas Shield 2 Humanitas Shield 2

294

206

170

166

Happy Birthday:

Core Values:

Raquel McLeod demonstrated TEAMWORK and KINDNESS when she helped a college counselor move chairs for a presentation. Thank You.

Public Proclamations:

Christmas-treeLooking for a way to make a difference this holiday season? Join me in collecting clothing or the community of Tegucigalpa, Honduras. There will be bins throughout the upper school for clothing donations! See the list below for what we need, and email jdunn@cannonschool.org if you have any questions!

 

Honduras Clothing Collection List

·      Women’s blouses and sweaters (x-small – x-large)

·      Women’s pants and skirts (all sizes)

·      Men’s jeans (all sizes)

·      T-shirts (all sizes, men and women)

·      Soccer cleats (all sizes, boys and girls)

·      Children’s shoes (all sizes, boys and girls)

 

Attention all 4 square players:  Due to trash and graffiti left in the corner outside of the cafeteria, students will no longer be able to play 4 square in said location.

 

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ADVISORY AGENDA 11/30

“Destiny is not a matter of chance, but of choice. Not something to wish for, but to attain.”— William Jennings Bryan

House Standings

Humanitas Shield 2 Humanitas Shield 2

294

206

170

166

Happy Birthday:

Daphne Reynolds

Core Values:

Grace Turner and Jena Metwali demonstrated PASSION and TEAMWORK in organizing and running the Powderpuff Game.

Elijah Ben demonstrated KINDNESS when he went out and bout a new blender for the school cafeteria! Thanks, Elijah!!!

Sara Serulneck has shown true PASSION for GSA by organizing meeting with Time Out Youth at Cannon School. She is a real inspiration for all of us.

 

Public Proclamations:

 

 

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