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

House Standings
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:

“Desire is the key to motivation, but it’s determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal – a commitment to excellence – that will enable you to attain the success you seek.”— Mario Andretti

House Standings
294	206	170	166

Happy Birthday:

Mudi Tokunboh

Core Values:

Sara Serulneck and Andrea Moore showed PASSION by hosting auditions for the Upper School Talent Show!  Way to go, girls!

Public Proclamations:

“I will never quit. I persevere and thrive on adversity. My Nation expects me to be physically harder and mentally stronger than my enemies. If knocked down, I will get back up, every time. I will draw on every remaining ounce of strength to protect my teammates and to accomplish our mission. I am never out of the fight.” ― Marcus Luttrell

House Standings
294	206	170	166

Happy Birthday:

Summer Shinn

Core Values:

Grace Swink showed PASSION when she did a great job representing Cannon School at the Cabarrus Chamber Summit on Education. Way to go Grace!

Thank you to Morgan Batley, Ann Fisher Lindsey, Lexi Sisko, Sarah Dockery and Deans Zelaya & Booker for their TEAMWORK in making EMPOWER! Club Sleep Awareness Week such a success!

Eli Ben showed Kindness to Mrs. Hoffman when he specifically stopped by to express his gratitude for Pajama Day!

Cole Rasenberger showed incredible kindness when he heloped a parent from Holy Trinity navigate around Cannon’s campus last week. What an impact he had on that Parent.

Public Proclamations:

Surprise Guest TODAY: Midshipman Harrison Barone (Class of 2015)  Any student interested in serving in the military should stop by the Private Dining Room during lunch.

Attention Students: Eli Ben will be doing the following fundraiser to benefit Charity Water!  
When?: 11/23 – 11/24, and 11/30 (or you can email eliben@cannonschool.org)
Where?: Outside Foundation Hall
What?: Charity Water T-Shirts
Price?: $12 Cash Only (All profit goes to Charity Water)

“A good night’s sleep is directly tied to key factors such as reaction time, mental alertness, muscular recovery and converting what you’ve recently learned into memory. That’s why the science of slumber has become one of the hottest trends in the NFL: Teams are no longer leaving it to chance that their multimillion dollar investments will manage sleep cycles all on their own.”

House Standings
311	312	509	551

Happy Birthday:

Cole Batchelor & Rose Edmondson

Core Values:

Thank you to Joseph Russell, Jordan Johnson, Cole Batchelor, and Zack Olguin for carrying chairs for Mrs. Shandley after Student Life. Great TEAMWORK and KINDNESS!

Public Proclamations:

Leadership Lunch TODAY: 1st Sergeant Dalton

Join us for Community Nap Day today after lunch during break: Commons & Senior Lounge

Healthy Sleeping Routine Tips:

• Eat a light snack– containing a protein (eg, seeds, nuts, low-fat milk, hard-boiled eggs) and a complex carbohydrate (eg, whole grain cracker or toast, slices of fruit or vegetables) within 2 hours before bed.
• Take a warm bath or shower- within an hour before bedtime.
• Make it routine– Head to bed at the same time daily.
• Read something soothing– reassuring, or inspiring. Save the action/adventure stories, headline news, and murder mysteries for daytime reading.
• Manage your stress constructively– Practice mediation, progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, prayer, counting your blessings, extending good will to others, or other relaxing stress management techniques.
• Keep a journal– Write down or record any worries, anger, irritations, or other negative perceptions. Get them out of your head, set them aside, and let them wait until tomorrow.
• Gratitude- Make notes about little kindnesses you have observed in others or offered to others. Did someone smile at you today? Ask how you were? Just noting small acts of kindness can help us feel better and more connected to other people. This helps us feel more positive and secure.

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: Please sign up on Family Connections to meet with the following college admission representatives:

“The best bridge between despair and hope is a good night’s sleep.” – E. Joseph Crossman, Entrepreneur

House Standings
168	95	285	215

Happy Birthday:

Anna Hiza

Core Values:

Jake Diehl showed KINDNESS (and patience) when he assisted a teacher who desperately needed help with iMovie.  Thank you, Jake!

Graysen Pomykata exhibited TEAMWORK when he demonstrated the proper procedure for raising the flag each morning with Ms. Lineberger’s advisory.

Public Proclamations:

Leadership Lunch TOMORROW: 1st Sergeant Dalton

TED Talk Thursday TODAY in room 616. We will discuss a different perspective on Thanksgiving

EMPOWER Yourself to Sleep! Did you know that the rise in insufficient sleep has been credited by The American Academy of Pediatrics for the rise in anxiety, depression, academic problems, substance abuse and weight gain? This week the EMPOWER! Club is recognizing the importance of sleep on physical, mental and emotional health:
Learn- Read the Top Sleep Tips each morning in the Blog
Dress Down– Friday with a Pajama Day. For $1 you can wear school appropriate P.J.’s (proceeds for future EMPOWER! Club events)
Get Cozy– Also Friday, bring your blanket & join us for Community Nap in The Commons & Senior Lounge during break

Read:

How to fall asleep- The best tip to help you fall asleep is physical exertion (but not within 2 hours of bedtime). Our bodies automatically “shut off” to repair and rebuild themselves once energy and endorphins have been depleted and muscles have been broken down. What to Avoid:

• Caffeine- 4 to 6 hours before bedtime
• Heavy or spicy foods- 4 hours before bedtime
• Strenuous exercise- within 2 hours of bedtime
• Screens: and arguments within an hour of bedtime, particularly if you have ADD/ADHD

What if you can’t fall asleep? If you can’t fall asleep within 20 minutes, get out of bed, leave the bedroom, and try one of these strategies – snack, warm bath, soothing music, read a book, making a list or jotting in a diary.

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: Please sign up on Family Connections to meet with the following college admission representatives:
November 19: North Carolina State University – School of Technology

“A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything”-Irish Proverb

House Standings
168	95	285	215

Happy Birthday:

John Galida, Amanda Harris, Rachel Harris, Abby Muraca, Anthony Muraca, & Trey Zamora

Core Values:

Mudi Tokunboh demonstrated KINDNESS when he volunteered to help a lower school student with his HW.  Thanks, Mudi!!

Amanda Harris showed COURAGE when she removed a spider from a guests clothing during community meeting.

Grace Turner showed KINDNESS when she turned in a cell phone she found.

Caleigh Campbell demonstrated KINDNESS when she volunteered to help a lower school student with his HW.  Thanks, Caleigh!!

Caroline Malmstrom demonstrated KINDNESS when she volunteered to take pictures at iFest for the Advancement Office.  Great work, Caroline!

Public Proclamations:

EMPOWER Yourself to Sleep! Did you know that the rise in insufficient sleep has been credited by The American Academy of Pediatrics for the rise in anxiety, depression, academic problems, substance abuse and weight gain? This week the EMPOWER! Club is recognizing the importance of sleep on physical, mental and emotional health:
Learn- Read the Top Sleep Tips each morning in the Blog
Dress Down– Friday with a Pajama Day. For $1 you can wear school appropriate P.J.’s (proceeds for future EMPOWER! Club events)
Get Cozy– Also Friday, bring your blanket & join us for Community Nap in The Commons & Senior Lounge during break

Read: How many hours of sleep are recommended for teens? To function optimally, most teens need about 8-10 hours of sleep each night. Sleep is vital to your well-being, as important as the air you breathe, the water you drink and the food you eat. It can even help you to eat better and manage the stress of being a teen.Why is it important?  Sleep is food for the brain: During sleep, important body functions and brain activity occur: this is when the brain downloads the information learned and stores it in the memory. Skipping sleep can be harmful — even deadly, particularly if you are behind the wheel. You can look bad, you may feel moody, and you perform poorly. Sleepiness can make it hard to get along with your family and friends and hurt your scores on school exams, on the court or on the field. Remember: A brain that is hungry for sleep will get it, even when you don’t expect it. For example, drowsiness and falling asleep at the wheel cause more than 100,000 car crashes every year. When you do not get enough sleep, you are more likely to have an accident, injury and/or illness.

Leadership Lunch on Friday: 1st Sergeant Dalton

Please note changes in your US planners: TED Talk Thursday is rescheduled for Thursday, November 19th.

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: Please sign up on Family Connections to meet with the following college admission representatives:
November 19: North Carolina State University – School of Technology

“The amount of sleep required by the average person is five minutes more.” -Wilson Mizner (American playwright, entrepreneur)

House Standings
168	95	285	215

Happy Birthday:

Justin Fromke

Core Values:

Collier Leatherman showed INTEGRITY when he pointed out an error made in his favor on a quiz.

Amanda Harris showed COURAGE when she removed a spider from a guests clothing during community meeting.

Public Proclamations:

EMPOWER Yourself to Sleep! Did you know that the rise in insufficient sleep has been credited by The American Academy of Pediatrics for the rise in anxiety, depression, academic problems, substance abuse and weight gain? This week the EMPOWER! Club is recognizing the importance of sleep on physical, mental and emotional health:
Learn- Read the Top Sleep Tips each morning in the Blog
Dress Down– Friday with a Pajama Day. For $1 you can wear school appropriate P.J.’s (proceeds for future EMPOWER! Club events)
Get Cozy– Also Friday, bring your blanket & join us for Community Nap in The Commons & Senior Lounge during break

To all US students:  Please do not prop open any locker room, gym, or weight room doors with a chair, brick, carpet, etc at any time of the day.  Thank you!

Leadership Lunch on Friday: 1st Sergeant Dalton

Please note changes in your US planners: TED Talk Thursday is rescheduled for Thursday, November 19th.

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: Please sign up on Family Connections to meet with the following college admission representatives:
TODAY: Savannah College of Art and Design
November 19: North Carolina State University – School of Technology

“Opportunities are seldom labeled.”— John A. Shedd

https://vimeo.com/145403779

House Standings
168	95	285	215

Happy Birthday:

Core Values:

A big thank you to Emma Beier for showing KINDNESS by surprising her advisory with a yummy breakfast treat! It made everyone’s day! Thank you!

Garrett Compton showed TEAMWORK when he found a lost backpack on the swim bus and was able to figure out who it belong to and return it to them the next day at school. Thank you Garrett!

Daniel Patton showed KINDNESS when he left a good morning note on a teacher’s desk.

Hope Springate showed KINDNESS to her peers by letting them know about the college counseling program taking place during the drop period so they would miss out!  Thank you Hope.

Public Proclamations:

Leadership Lunch on Friday: 1st Sergeant Dalton

Please note changes in your US planners: TED Talk Thursday is rescheduled for Thursday, November 19th.

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: Please sign up on Family Connections to meet with the following college admission representatives:
November 17: Savannah College of Art and Design
November 19: North Carolina State University – School of Technology

“The majority see the obstacles; the few see the objectives; history records the successes of the latter, while oblivion is the reward of the former.”— Alfred Armand Montapert

https://vimeo.com/145426271

https://vimeo.com/145403779

House Standings
168	95	285	215

Happy Birthday:

Allison Abel

Core Values:

Julia Dunn showed KINDNESS when she helped clean up a mess that was left in the hallway earlier this week.

STUCO showed PASSION by meeting with the whole school student council (LS & MS) and working on leadership!!

Public Proclamations:

Cannon Theater Company’s production of “Marvin’s Room” runs tonight and Saturday night from 7:00-8:30pm! Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the work of a powerhouse ensemble of actors and the inventive set, lighting, and costume designs created by students in Stagecraft and Advanced Theater! No reservations necessary, and tickets are free for Cannon students and employees ($5 for everyone else.)

Attention Sophomores – Please bring your laptops to room 616 today during drops to meet with College Counseling.

Please note changes in your US planners: TED Talk Thursday is rescheduled for Thursday, November 19th.

The Spectrum Advisory board would like to thank all the Upper School students and teachers who helped make iFest 2015 a success!! Thanks so much! 

Instead of having a food truck this week, the Senior Gift committee will be selling Chick-fil-A to raise money for the Senior Gift.  The next food truck, All Star Cafe, will come on November 23rd.  More details will come about pre-orders and pricing for Chick-fil-A.

Cannon School will celebrate America Recycles Day with a dress-down day on Friday, November 13. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to wear appropriate jeans and shirts that are either green or have a green message such as: Celebrate Earth Day, Reduce/Reuse/Recycle, Eat Local, Clean Water, Protect the Earth. Please be sure messages are appropriate as per standard dress code. 

WHO DOESN’T LOVE A GOOD COOKIE? OR A YUMMY BROWNIE? THAT’S RIGHT, NO ONE!! Everyone should come to the bake sale being held by the Project: Service club TODAY, in efforts to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte!!! The proceeds from the sale will go towards purchasing “goody bags” for families staying in the Ronald McDonald House due to a severely ill child in the hospital.
STOP BY AND GET A DELICIOUS HOMEMADE DESSERT BY MEMBERS OF THE CLUB!!
COOKIES: 2 FOR $1
BROWNIES: 1 FOR $1
OTHER GOODIES: $1     everything is only $1!! Come and eat some DELICIOUS treats!!

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: Please sign up on Family Connections to meet with the following college admission representatives:
November 17: Savannah College of Art and Design
November 19: North Carolina State University – School of Technology

“The majority see the obstacles; the few see the objectives; history records the successes of the latter, while oblivion is the reward of the former.”— Alfred Armand Montapert

House Standings
66	15	70	75

Happy Birthday:

John Maguire

Core Values:

Andie Coffey demonstrated INTEGRITY when she informed a teacher that she had heard a bonus question before a quiz, and therefore chose not to answer it.  Way to go, Andie!

Will Exson demonstrated INTEGRITY when he shared with a teacher that he had heard a bonus question on a quiz in advance.  Thank you for being so honorable, Will

Maren McCrary and Taylor Lumpkins showed teamwork by handing out classroom materials in the hall for the class.

Public Proclamations:

Cannon Theater Company’s production of “Marvin’s Room” runs tonight, Friday, and Saturday at 7:00pm! Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the work of a powerhouse ensemble of actors and the inventive set, lighting, and costume designs created by students in Stagecraft and Advanced Theater! No reservations necessary, and tickets are free for Cannon students and employees ($5 for everyone else.)

Please note changes in your US planners: Thursday Nov 12th, iFest 2015 during Student Choice (Library Annex) and Student Life (CPAC) & TED Talk Thursday is rescheduled for Thursday, November 19th.

Instead of having a food truck this week, the Senior Gift committee will be selling Chick-fil-A to raise money for the Senior Gift.  The next food truck, All Star Cafe, will come on November 23rd.  More details will come about pre-orders and pricing for Chick-fil-A.

The US library will be closed  TODAY and on F Block  for AP Psychology experiments.

Cannon School will celebrate America Recycles Day with a dress-down day on Friday, November 13. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to wear appropriate jeans and shirts that are either green or have a green message such as: Celebrate Earth Day, Reduce/Reuse/Recycle, Eat Local, Clean Water, Protect the Earth. Please be sure messages are appropriate as per standard dress code. 

WHO DOESN’T LOVE A GOOD COOKIE? OR A YUMMY BROWNIE? THAT’S RIGHT, NO ONE!! Everyone should come to the bake sale being held by the Project: Service club TODAY and Friday, in efforts to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte!!! The proceeds from the sale will go towards purchasing “goody bags” for families staying in the Ronald McDonald House due to a severely ill child in the hospital.
STOP BY AND GET A DELICIOUS HOMEMADE DESSERT BY MEMBERS OF THE CLUB!!
COOKIES: 2 FOR $1
BROWNIES: 1 FOR $1
OTHER GOODIES: $1     everything is only $1!! Come and eat some DELICIOUS treats!!

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: Please sign up on Family Connections to meet with the following college admission representatives:
November 17: Savannah College of Art and Design
November 19: North Carolina State University – School of Technology