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“The truth is not for all, but only for those who seek it.” – Ayn Rand

House Standings
31	167	57	15

Happy Birthday:

Michael Childress

Core Values

Amelia Andretti, Mirabella Calabrase, Greta Gruber, Muskan Uppal, and Meg Weinstock displayed COURAGE by being one of the only freshmen at our first Leadership Lunch! WTG! 

Cade Lewis, Sam McDermott, Joseph Guasco, Celine Ortiz, and Izzy Ortiz showed RESPECT by showing up early to community meeting! Thanks, Cade! 

Danielle Phillips showed KINDNESS when she returned two stacks of trays to the cafeteria. Thank you.

Meghan Hendry showed KINDNESS when she picked up papers that had fallen from the CTC board. Thank you!

Eli Ben displayed INTEGRITY when he returned money he had found to the main office! Thanks, Eli!

Artemas Brown and Garrett Compton displayed KINDNESS when they used their muscles to help Ms. Hurtado move a big heavy thing.

Public Proclamations:

Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores:  College Admission Representatives begin visiting Cannon School on September 2^nd!  Please sign-up to attend sessions by registering on Family Connections.  Remember you must get teacher permission prior to signing-up.  If you need assistance with Family Connections or Signing–Up for a session please contact your college counselor.  For a complete list of who will be visiting Cannon this fall visit the Family Connections site – it is updated daily!!

Upcoming Visits:

September 2nd:             Berry College; Gettysburg College; Lafayette College

September 8th:             Univ. of Alabama; Villanova Univ.; Univ. of Rochester

September 14th:           Christopher Newport Univ.; Vanderbilt Univ.

Need some helpful advice from Cannon’s US Learning Specialist on best-practices for successful learning? Mrs. Hurtado is offering a brand new Beyond the Bell class, Habits for Successful Learning, for students ages 14-17. Students learn and actively engage in study and organizational strategies that help maximize their learning while in class and when studying outside of class. The class runs for 8 weeks, from 9/1 through 10/20 on Tuesdays from 3 to 4 p.m.; cost is $128. Registration is available on the BTB website on the Cannon website.

Register Early! The Princeton Review SAT Prep course includes a scored pre and post-test, and 18 hours of instruction. The course runs from 10/17 through 11/21. See the SAT page on the Cannon website for the complete list of dates and times. The Fall course is geared toward the current SAT test, so students taking the course should be prepared to take the SAT test on either 12/5 or 1/23. For questions, contact Mrs. Brashear at mbrashear@cannonschool.org.

Any student interested in leading a club this year must fill out the CLUB REGISTRATION FORM on the US Clubs page on Haiku, or by using this link: https://docs.google.com/a/cannonschool.org/forms/d/1Cq8bpBSD8SR5VU90HSYGPaBSfhWjiZEEPzXh_jtjKxA/viewform

All forms are due by Thursday, 8/28 at 3pm.  Please see or email Dean Zelaya (mzelaya@cannonschool.org) if you have any questions.  

If you’re thinking, “I’m interested in auditioning for Cannon Theater
Company but I’m not sure about (fill in the blank)”, just send an email to
Mr. Mac with your question, or ask someone you know who does theater here!
Auditions start this Thursday and Friday, and will continue next week
Monday and Tuesday. To sign up for a half-hour time slot, just visit
http://www.cannonschool.org/ctc, where you can also find a pdf of audition
materials to print, prepare, and bring with you. Or hard copies of
audition materials can also be found by the CTC board.

Note: These auditions are only for those interested in acting in the
plays. For all those interested in doing tech work for the plays, more
information on that will be coming once the plays are cast.

Service Opportunity of the Week: United Way is having their annual Day of Caring on September 12th with our kickoff at The Cove Church in Mooresville at 8:00am.  There will be a lot of excitement.  Live radio station coverage, superhero’s, police cars, food and a hip hop dance routine by Lem Houston.  Volunteers will come to the registration table upon arrival and receive their assigned project site and get their t-shirts.  At approximately 8:45am all volunteers will disperse to their project site assigned to them.

Underclassmen:  Dreading the long walk to your parked car this fall? Interested in parking in a prime spot close to the US building this semester? If you would like to bid on a special senior parking spot this semester, please email Mrs. Ramsey  sramsey@cannonschool.org to place a silent bid on the awesome and close senior parking spots. All proceeds will be used for the senior gift this year and no bid is too grand! Consider supporting the senior gift fund raiser and park unbelievably close to your classes.

There will be a MANDATORY meeting on TODAY, in Coach Kulp’s room (612) during Lunch for any girl interested in and/or planning to play girls’ basketball this winter.  Important information about off-season workouts, spirit packs, and other team business will be discussed, so grab your lunch and join us!  If you are unable to attend, please see Coach Kulp sometime during your English drop period on Monday.

Looking for volunteer hours? Cannon’s Beyond the Bell LEGO class is looking for a US student helper. The class is Tuesdays from 3 to 4 p.m. from 9/1 through 11/3. Please email mbrashear@cannonschool.org if you are interested.

“Great is the human who has not lost his childlike heart.”— Mencius (Meng-Tse), 4th century BCE

House Standings
31	167	57	15

Happy Birthday:

Madison Hendry, Carolyn Mitlehner, Whitney Norton, Ian O’Neill, & Julia Rodriguez-Bustelo Fricke

Core Values

Jake Diehl demonstrated COURAGE when he volunteered to step in and help direct traffic for a day!

Public Proclamations:

Leadership Lunch with Coach Shawn Powell will be in Foundation Hall today!  Come learn about Setting Goals.  Everyone is welcome!

10^th-12^th graders who are new to Cannon this year should report to room 616 during Student Choice. The college counselors will assist you as you set your Naviance/Family Connection account. You will need to bring your computer. Room 616 is at the end of the English hallway, across from Mrs. Morrell’s classroom.

Underclassmen:  Dreading the long walk to your parked car this fall? Interested in parking in a prime spot close to the US building this semester? If you would like to bid on a special senior parking spot this semester, please email Mrs. Ramsey  sramsey@cannonschool.org to place a silent bid on the awesome and close senior parking spots. All proceeds will be used for the senior gift this year and no bid is too grand! Consider supporting the senior gift fund raiser and park unbelievably close to your classes.

Seniors: The College Kick-Off will be held on Saturday, August 22^nd, 2015 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the CPAC.  This workshop is mandatory for all seniors and at least one parent and will focus on preparing for the college admission process. 

Auditions for Cannon Theater Company‘s 2015-2016 season ‹ for both the fall production of “Marvin’s Room” and the winter play “A School For Scandal” ‹ are happening Thusday 8/28, Fri 8/29, Mon 8/31, and Tues Sep 1 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. (and also during lunch or student choice on those days for fall athletes who would like to audition for the winter show.) To sign up for a half-hour time slot, just visit www.cannonschool.org/ctc, where you can also find a pdf of audition materials to print, prepare, and bring with you. Hard copies of audition materials can also be found by the CTC board. And for more information about what’s up in Cannon Theater Company this year, come by the CPAC during lunch on Wednesday and Thursday!

There will be a MANDATORY meeting on Monday,  August 24, in Coach Kulp’s room (612) during Lunch for any girl interested in and/or planning to play girls’ basketball this winter.  Important information about off-season workouts, spirit packs, and other team business will be discussed, so grab your lunch and join us!  If you are unable to attend, please see Coach Kulp sometime during your English drop period on Monday.

Looking for volunteer hours? Cannon’s Beyond the Bell LEGO class is looking for a US student helper. The class is Tuesdays from 3 to 4 p.m. from 9/1 through 11/3. Please email mbrashear@cannonschool.org if you are interested.

“Life is a long lesson in humility.”— James M. Barrie

House Standings
0	20	20	0

Happy Birthday:

 Core Values

Andrea Moore showed KINDNESS when she walked a new Junior to her VisFound class. Nice Job!

Public Proclamations:

Leadership Lunch with Coach Shawn Powell will be in Foundation Hall this Friday!  Come learn about Setting Goals.  Everyone is welcome!

Underclassmen:  Dreading the long walk to your parked car this fall? Interested in parking in a prime spot close to the US building this semester? If you would like to bid on a special senior parking spot this semester, please email Mrs. Ramsey  sramsey@cannonschool.org to place a silent bid on the awesome and close senior parking spots. All proceeds will be used for the senior gift this year and no bid is too grand! Consider supporting the senior gift fund raiser and park unbelievably close to your classes.

Seniors: The College Kick-Off will be held on Saturday, August 22^nd, 2015 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the CPAC.  This workshop is mandatory for all seniors and at least one parent and will focus on preparing for the college admission process. 

Auditions for Cannon Theater Company‘s 2015-2016 season ‹ for both the fall production of “Marvin’s Room” and the winter play “A School For Scandal” ‹ are happening TODAY 8/28, Fri 8/29, Mon 8/31, and Tues Sep 1 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. (and also during lunch or student choice on those days for fall athletes who would like to audition for the winter show.) To sign up for a half-hour time slot, just visit www.cannonschool.org/ctc, where you can also find a pdf of audition materials to print, prepare, and bring with you. Hard copies of audition materials can also be found by the CTC board. And for more information about what’s up in Cannon Theater Company this year, come by the CPAC during lunch on Wednesday and Thursday!

There will be a MANDATORY meeting on Monday,  August 24, in Coach Kulp’s room (612) during Lunch for any girl interested in and/or planning to play girls’ basketball this winter.  Important information about off-season workouts, spirit packs, and other team business will be discussed, so grab your lunch and join us!  If you are unable to attend, please see Coach Kulp sometime during your English drop period on Monday.

“The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitude of mind.”— William James

House Standings
0	20	20	0

Happy Birthday:

Maya Campbell & Catherine Livingston!

 Core Values

Brian Bennett showed KINDNESS when he was willing to assist Mrs. Otey when she needed help relocating some materials on campus.

Tamer Metwalli and Grayson Herrera showed KINDNESS when they helped set up chairs for community meeting without being asked!  You two rock!!!

Julia Dunn showed KINDNESS when she brought in a cake for a special birthday on the first day of school and made muffins for the staff .

Rose Edmondson helped a teacher yesterday by opening her classroom door and distributing materials for advisory. Thanks!

Hadley Neal showed TEAMWORK when she helped her peers during new student seminar to get onto the internet.

Public Proclamations:

Underclassmen:  Dreading the long walk to your parked car this fall? Interested in parking in a prime spot close to the US building this semester? If you would like to bid on a special senior parking spot this semester, please email Mrs. Ramsey  sramsey@cannonschool.org to place a silent bid on the awesome and close senior parking spots. All proceeds will be used for the senior gift this year and no bid is too grand! Consider supporting the senior gift fund raiser and park unbelievably close to your classes.

Seniors: The College Kick-Off will be held on Saturday, August 22^nd, 2015 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the CPAC.  This workshop is mandatory for all seniors and at least one parent and will focus on preparing for the college admission process. 

Andrea Moore has been cast in Children’s Theatre of Charlotte‘s production of Our Town which will be performed in September.  They offer daytime performances for school groups as well as public performances on weekends.   See Dean Booker for details! 

Auditions for Cannon Theater Company‘s 2015-2016 season ‹ for both the fall production of “Marvin’s Room” and the winter play “A School For Scandal” ‹ are happening Thurs 8/28, Fri 8/29, Mon 8/31, and Tues Sep 1 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. (and also during lunch or student choice on those days for fall athletes who would like to audition for the winter show.) To sign up for a half-hour time slot, just visit www.cannonschool.org/ctc, where
you can also find a pdf of audition materials to print, prepare, and bring with you. Hard copies of audition materials can also be found by the CTC board. And for more information about what’s up in Cannon Theater Company this year, come by the CPAC during lunch on Wednesday and Thursday!

There will be a MANDATORY meeting on Monday,  August 24, in Coach Kulp’s room (612) during Lunch for any girl interested in and/or planning to play girls’ basketball this winter.  Important information about off-season workouts, spirit packs, and other team business will be discussed, so grab your lunch and join us!  If you are unable to attend, please see Coach Kulp sometime during your English drop period on Monday.

“Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won’t come in.” — Alan Alda

House Standings
0	20	20	0

Happy Birthday:

John Johnson & Bani Bajaj!

 Core Values

Austin Cindric showed KINDNESS when he volunteered to return some exhausted Carassius auratus to Mr. Herder’s room. Thank you!!!

Public Proclamations:

Underclassmen:  Dreading the long walk to your parked car this fall? Interested in parking in a prime spot close to the US building this semester? If you would like to bid on a special senior parking spot this semester, please email Mrs. Ramsey  sramsey@cannonschool.org to place a silent bid on the awesome and close senior parking spots. All proceeds will be used for the senior gift this year and no bid is too grand! Consider supporting the senior gift fund raiser and park unbelievably close to your classes.

Seniors: The College Kick-Off will be held on Saturday, August 22^nd, 2015 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the CPAC.  This workshop is mandatory for all seniors and at least one parent and will focus on preparing for the college admission process. 

Andrea Moore has been cast in Children’s Theatre of Charlotte‘s production of Our Town which will be performed in September.  They offer daytime performances for school groups as well as public performances on weekends.   See Dean Booker for details! 

Auditions for Cannon Theater Company‘s 2015-2016 season ‹ for both the fall production of “Marvin’s Room” and the winter play “A School For Scandal” ‹ are happening Thurs 8/28, Fri 8/29, Mon 8/31, and Tues Sep 1 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. (and also during lunch or student choice on those days for fall athletes who would like to audition for the winter show.) To sign up for a half-hour time slot, just visit www.cannonschool.org/ctc, where
you can also find a pdf of audition materials to print, prepare, and bring with you. Hard copies of audition materials can also be found by the CTC board. And for more information about what¹s up in Cannon Theater Company this year, come by the CPAC during lunch on Wednesday and Thursday!

There will be a MANDATORY meeting on Monday,  August 24, in Coach Kulp’s room (612) during Lunch for any girl interested in and/or planning to play girls’ basketball this winter.  Important information about off-season workouts, spirit packs, and other team business will be discussed, so grab your lunch and join us!  If you are unable to attend, please see Coach Kulp sometime during your English drop period on Monday.