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“Courage is rightly esteemed the first of human qualities . . . because it is the quality which guarantees all others.”— Winston Churchill

Cannon Media Productions

https://vimeo.com/140963641/

House Standings
224	225	285	256

Happy Birthday:

Core Values:

Kimmy Byrd and Jaeden Heesch showed TEAMWORK by making the Teddy Bear Picnic Rehearsal picture perfect! Never underestimate the difference you are making in the lives of our littlest cougars!

Kevin King, Dalton Phillips, and Taylor Lumpkins all showed passion in their awesome reading and acting of Act 4 of The Crucible.

Rohan Handa showed TEAMWORK by getting batteries for a remote in Mr. West’s room. 

Thanks to Clara Kinken for bringing in magazines for the whole class to use for our art project. Great planning and Teamwork!

Floris Stratman showed TEAMWORK when he picked up trash left in the sophomore hallway after school.

Gabe Szilagyi showed KINDNESS when he helped erase and clean the whiteboards during class. Thank you!

Public Proclamations:

The Spectrum Advisory Board will be hosting our first panel discussion in light of Hispanic Heritage month. Hispanic Americans within the Cannon School community will be sharing their personal experiences about being Hispanic in the USA.  Come out and support these individuals while they share a personal perspective.  We will meet during lunch on Thursday, Oct. 8th in Foundation Hall.  See Dean Zelaya if you have any questions.

Seniors: TODAY during student life, please report to Foundation Hall at 12:05 to hear about possible senior gift ideas. Once the senior committee has revealed its ideas, you will be dismissed back to your advisory for academic advising. Thanks.

October 11 is National Coming Out Day, a day for LGBTQIA+ people across America to embrace who they really are and come out to their friends and family. To honor this day, the GSA is making Thursday, October 8, a t-shirt day for anyone who would like to wear PURPLE to show their support for Cannon’s LGBTQIA+ community. We hope to see you sporting purple!

Ms. Eury’s ELP class is hosting a voter registration for anyone who will be 18 or older by November 3, 2015, Please register to vote during lunch!!! You will need your driver’s license number or the last 4 digits of your social security number.

All welcome- The EMPOWER! Club: A chapter of the National SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) will meet TODAY during Student Choice, 1:05-1:30, in the Academic Center (room 610) . Come find out about this semester’s activities and available class representative leadership positions. There will be snacks!

Vocalists needed– Mr. Davis is looking for students who might be interested in recording vocals for his students’ Music Tech projects. They are currently doing cover versions of pop tunes. Wanna sing some Radiohead, Michael Jackson, Red Hot Chili Peppers, or Coldplay? Then come in and lay down a track for us. Each brave vocalist will earn a core value! Email Mr. Davis (bdavis@cannonschool.org) or come by the Music Tech Lab if interested.

Juniors – The process for Governor’s School is beginning. If you would like more information about this amazing educational summer program please come to 616 on TODAY, during Student Choice.

Juniors: There will be an interest meeting for the Cougars On-Site Program on October 5^th during Student Choice in Room 616.  Please attend to learn more about this internship and job shadowing program.

Upcoming College Admissions Visits:

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors – please sign up on Family Connections to meet with college admission representatives from the following schools:
October 5th:
Guilford College
October 6th:
UNC – Charlotte
Carleton College
October 7th:
DePauw University
Furman University
University of South Carolina
Boston College
High Point University
Lehigh University
Wofford College
Birmingham-Southern Coll.
Salem College

“Not being able to do everything is no excuse for not doing everything you can.”— Ashleigh Brilliant

Cannon Media Productions

https://vimeo.com/140963641/

House Standings
216	211	261	256

Happy Birthday:

Core Values:

Claire Christman, Mary Edwards, Eva Kozlowski, Noor Qasim, Dominique GRACIAS!

Public Proclamations:

The Spectrum Advisory Board will be hosting the next TED Talk Thursday TODAY in room 616.  Please come watch an interesting video about being Hispanic in the USA.  See Dean Zelaya if you have any questions.

Seniors: on Friday during student life, please report to Foundation Hall at 12:05 to hear about possible senior gift ideas. Once the senior committee has revealed its ideas, you will be dismissed back to your advisory for academic advising. Thanks.

October 11 is National Coming Out Day, a day for LGBTQIA+ people across America to embrace who they really are and come out to their friends and family. To honor this day, the GSA is making Thursday, October 8, a t-shirt day for anyone who would like to wear PURPLE to show their support for Cannon’s LGBTQIA+ community. We hope to see you sporting purple!

Ms. Eury’s ELP class is hosting a voter registration for anyone who will be 18 or older by November 3, 2015, Please register to vote outside of foundation hall for the next four days during lunch!!! You will need your driver’s license number or the last 4 digits of your social security number.

All welcome- The EMPOWER! Club: A chapter of the National SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) will meet this Friday during Student Choice, 1:05-1:30, in the Academic Center (room 610) . Come find out about this semester’s activities and available class representative leadership positions. There will be snacks!

Vocalists needed– Mr. Davis is looking for students who might be interested in recording vocals for his students’ Music Tech projects. They are currently doing cover versions of pop tunes. Wanna sing some Radiohead, Michael Jackson, Red Hot Chili Peppers, or Coldplay? Then come in and lay down a track for us. Each brave vocalist will earn a core value! Email Mr. Davis (bdavis@cannonschool.org) or come by the Music Tech Lab if interested.

Juniors – The process for Governor’s School is beginning. If you would like more information about this amazing educational summer program please come to 616 on Friday, October 2 during Student Choice.

Cannon School’s first blood drive is TODAY.  The link to sign-up to donate is: https://www.ncdonor.com/index.cfm?group=op&step=2&opid=45412.  If you should have any questions, please either email Mrs. Stavrakas or stop by her room 611 in the Upper School.

Juniors: There will be an interest meeting for the Cougars On-Site Program on October 5^th during Student Choice in Room 616.  Please attend to learn more about this internship and job shadowing program.

Upcoming College Admissions Visits:

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors – please sign up on Family Connections to meet with college admission representatives from the following schools:
September 30:
Hollins University
Roanoke College
Wake Forest University
Virginia Tech
Clemson University
Presbyterian College
October 1st:
Hampden-Sydney College
October 5th:
Guilford College
October 6th:
UNC – Charlotte
Carleton College
October 7th:
DePauw University
Furman University
University of South Carolina
Boston College
High Point University
Lehigh University
Wofford College
Birmingham-Southern Coll.
Salem College

“A leader’s role is to raise people’s aspirations for what they can become and to release their energies so they will try to get there.”— David Gergen

House Standings
216	211	261	256

Happy Birthday:

Sydney Frazier & Daniel Patton

Core Values:

Claire Christman, Mary Edwards, Eva Kozlowski, Noor Qasim, Dominique Ramirez-Bejarano, Hope Springate, and Leah Sussewell demonstrated PASSION and TEAMWORK by volunteering Saturday at the Charlotte Independent Schools College Fair – you were a big help and showed a passion for exploring future opportunities!
Thank you Lydia Pinto for showing KINDNESS and RESPECT by cleaning up the hallway by the commons…. picking up other students’ stuff shows you have respect for your school!
Chandler Frazier showed KINDNESS when he helped find a missing phone for a guest to Cannon.
Allison Andretti, Lydia Pinto, and Hadley Neal demonstrated KINDNESS when she stayed beside a friend who was in a difficult situation during the Freshmen Beach Trip. Thanks!
Grayson Herrera demonstrated TEAMWORK when he helped clean up the classroom on the Freshmen beach trip. THANKS, Grayson!
Anna Hiza demonstrated KINDNESS when she gave up her seat on the bus to a student who wanted to sit where she was. Thanks, Anna!
Connor Hynes demonstrated INTEGRITY when he returned a lost cell phone he found!
Tamer Metwalli demonstrated INTEGRITY when he returned money he found. Thanks, Tamer!
Tiffany Knox, Ann Fisher Lindsay, Erin Mason, Jena Metwalli, Emma Montgomery, and Izzy Sofio demonstrated COURAGE when she agreed to show up for Zumba in the quad! MUCHAS GRACIAS!

Rebecca Field and Kennie Kufner demonstrated TEAMWORK when they agreed to hang blood drive posters around campus during their drop.

Although this is a little late, George Lovett demonstrated KINDNESS when he graciously assisted a terrified and on the verge of tears, Mrs. Stavrakas, on the high ropes course of the Senior class trip.  Thanks for being a hero, George!

Public Proclamations:

Seniors: on Friday during student life, please report to Foundation Hall at 12:05 to hear about possible senior gift ideas. Once the senior committee has revealed its ideas, you will be dismissed back to your advisory for academic advising. Thanks.

October 11 is National Coming Out Day, a day for LGBTQIA+ people across America to embrace who they really are and come out to their friends and family. To honor this day, the GSA is making Thursday, October 8, a t-shirt day for anyone who would like to wear PURPLE to show their support for Cannon’s LGBTQIA+ community. We hope to see you sporting purple!

Ms. Eury’s ELP class is hosting a voter registration for anyone who will be 18 or older by November 3, 2015, Please register to vote outside of foundation hall for the next four days during lunch!!! You will need your driver’s license number or the last 4 digits of your social security number.

All welcome- The EMPOWER! Club: A chapter of the National SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) will meet this Friday during Student Choice, 1:05-1:30, in the Academic Center (room 610) . Come find out about this semester’s activities and available class representative leadership positions. There will be snacks!

Vocalists needed– Mr. Davis is looking for students who might be interested in recording vocals for his students’ Music Tech projects. They are currently doing cover versions of pop tunes. Wanna sing some Radiohead, Michael Jackson, Red Hot Chili Peppers, or Coldplay? Then come in and lay down a track for us. Each brave vocalist will earn a core value! Email Mr. Davis (bdavis@cannonschool.org) or come by the Music Tech Lab if interested.

Juniors – The process for Governor’s School is beginning. If you would like more information about this amazing educational summer program please come to 616 on Friday, October 2 during Student Choice.

Cannon School’s first blood drive will be Oct. 1, and the link to sign-up to donate is: https://www.ncdonor.com/index.cfm?group=op&step=2&opid=45412.  I’d love to have a larger donor population than we’ve ever had, so please sign-up if you feel compelled to do so.  If you should have any questions, please either email Mrs. Stavrakas or stop by her room 611 in the Upper School.

Juniors: There will be an interest meeting for the Cougars On-Site Program on October 5^th during Student Choice in Room 616.  Please attend to learn more about this internship and job shadowing program.

Upcoming College Admissions Visits:

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors – please sign up on Family Connections to meet with college admission representatives from the following schools:
September 30:
Hollins University
Roanoke College
Wake Forest University
Virginia Tech
Clemson University
Presbyterian College
October 1st:
Hampden-Sydney College
October 5th:
Guilford College
October 6th:
UNC – Charlotte
Carleton College
October 7th:
DePauw University
Furman University
University of South Carolina
Boston College
High Point University
Lehigh University
Wofford College
Birmingham-Southern Coll.
Salem College

“Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan press on has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.”— Calvin Coolidge

House Standings
216	211	261	256

Happy Birthday:

Preston Miller

Core Values:

Thanks to Abby Muraca and Celeste Hall for TEAMWORK when they helped take out the recycling, even though they’re not a part of House Humanitas.  

Lydia Pinto cleaned up the main office hallway just before Cathy Cramer’s visit, showing KINDNESS!  Many Thanks!!!!!

Dan Patton, Maya Campbell, Ajia Caldwell, Andrea Moore, Carrie Schauder, and Taylor Lumpkins demonstrated PASSION when they met with Kathy Cramer before her address to the Upper School to share their perspective on ABT.

Public Proclamations:

Ms. Eury’s ELP class is hosting a voter registration for anyone who will be 18 or older by November 3, 2015, Please register to vote outside of foundation hall for the next four days during lunch!!! You will need your driver’s license number or the last 4 digits of your social security number.

All welcome- The EMPOWER! Club: A chapter of the National SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) will meet this Friday during Student Choice, 1:05-1:30, in the Academic Center (room 610) . Come find out about this semester’s activities and available class representative leadership positions. There will be snacks!

Vocalists needed– Mr. Davis is looking for students who might be interested in recording vocals for his students’ Music Tech projects. They are currently doing cover versions of pop tunes. Wanna sing some Radiohead, Michael Jackson, Red Hot Chili Peppers, or Coldplay? Then come in and lay down a track for us. Each brave vocalist will earn a core value! Email Mr. Davis (bdavis@cannonschool.org) or come by the Music Tech Lab if interested.

Juniors – The process for Governor’s School is beginning. If you would like more information about this amazing educational summer program please come to 616 on Friday, October 2 during Student Choice.

Cannon School’s first blood drive will be Oct. 1, and the link to sign-up to donate is: https://www.ncdonor.com/index.cfm?group=op&step=2&opid=45412.  I’d love to have a larger donor population than we’ve ever had, so please sign-up if you feel compelled to do so.  If you should have any questions, please either email Mrs. Stavrakas or stop by her room 611 in the Upper School.

Upcoming College Admissions Visits:

Juniors: There will be an interest meeting for the Cougars On-Site Program on October 5^th during Student Choice in Room 616.  Please attend to learn more about this internship and job shadowing program.

Don’t miss out! Space is limited for the Princeton Review SAT Prep courses offered at Cannon School meeting on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and select Saturdays. The Fall Course runs from 10/17 – 11/21 and is for those students who want to take the current format test; the Winter Course runs from 1/23-2/27 and is for those students who plan to take the new format test. The cost is $450. More details and registration link can be found on the Cannon website’s SAT Prep page.

Volunteers needed for BTB Soccer for Tots! Come outside and play with the Jr K soccer kids on Mondays from 1:15 – 2:10 p.m. Volunteer for one or more dates: 10/5, 10/19, 10/26, and 11/2. Email Mrs. Brashear at mbrashear@cannonschool.org.           

“Make DESIRE more important that FEAR.” – Kathy Cramer

House Standings
216	211	261	256

Happy Birthday:

Katherine Hendry & Emma Montgomery

Core Values:

Andre Dahan showed TEAMWORK when he helped several students in French class with computer issues and helped them do their presentations. #teamawesome

Thank you Kendall McReynolds, Diana Dale and Steven McDermott for your KINDNESS and COURAGE in sharing your insights on the college serach and application process with the parents of the Class of 2017! That took courage!

Thanks to Michael Kungl for your KINDNESS in helping a teacher carry some very heavy bags through the Upper School building. Great show of kindness.

Public Proclamations:

TODAY! Kathy Cramer will be on campus to help us think about ABT.  Any students (or faculty) interested in learning to LEAD Positive are welcome to join us for lunch in Foundation Hall after Kathy’s keynote during Student Life.  Please give her a warm Cougar welcome!

Juniors – The process for Governor’s School is beginning. If you would like more information about this amazing educational summer program please come to 616 on Friday, October 2 during Student Choice.

Cannon School’s first blood drive will be Oct. 1, and the link to sign-up to donate is: https://www.ncdonor.com/index.cfm?group=op&step=2&opid=45412.  I’d love to have a larger donor population than we’ve ever had, so please sign-up if you feel compelled to do so.  If you should have any questions, please either email Mrs. Stavrakas or stop by her room 611 in the Upper School.

Upcoming College Admissions Visits:

Juniors: There will be an interest meeting for the Cougars On-Site Program on October 5^th during Student Choice in Room 616.  Please attend to learn more about this internship and job shadowing program.

Don’t miss out! Space is limited for the Princeton Review SAT Prep courses offered at Cannon School meeting on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and select Saturdays. The Fall Course runs from 10/17 – 11/21 and is for those students who want to take the current format test; the Winter Course runs from 1/23-2/27 and is for those students who plan to take the new format test. The cost is $450. More details and registration link can be found on the Cannon website’s SAT Prep page.

Volunteers needed for BTB Soccer for Tots! Come outside and play with the Jr K soccer kids on Mondays from 1:15 – 2:10 p.m. Volunteer for one or more dates: 9/28, 10/5, 10/19, 10/26, and 11/2. Email Mrs. Brashear at mbrashear@cannonschool.org.           

“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
216	211	261	256

Happy Birthday:

Hailey Rosa

Core Values:

Tyler Bell and Will Exson showed TEAMWORK when they helped our Admissions office inform other schools about Cannon!  #dynamicduo

Grayson Herrera showed TEAMWORK by sharing his supplies with a fellow student and staying after class to help clean up the classroom.

Rachel Parks showed KINDNESS when she cleaned up a spill in the hall that was left by another student.

Public Proclamations:

Leadership Lunch TODAY: Mr. JD Phillips teaches us about Accountability.  Everyone is welcome!

Monday! Kathy Cramer will be on campus to help us think about ABT.  Any students (or faculty) interested in learning to LEAD Positive are welcome to join us for lunch in Foundation Hall after Kathy’s keynote during Student Life.

Juniors – The process for Governor’s School is beginning. If you would like more information about this amazing educational summer program please come to 616 on Friday, October 2 during Student Choice.

Cannon School’s first blood drive will be Oct. 1, and the link to sign-up to donate is: https://www.ncdonor.com/index.cfm?group=op&step=2&opid=45412.  I’d love to have a larger donor population than we’ve ever had, so please sign-up if you feel compelled to do so.  If you should have any questions, please either email Mrs. Stavrakas or stop by her room 611 in the Upper School.

Upcoming College Admissions Visits:

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: Please sign up on Family Connections to meet with College Representatives.
TODAY: College of William and Mary, Scripps College, Denison University, Haverford College, Emory University, University of Richmond, University of Tulsa, University of Georgia, Wesleyan University

Don’t miss out! Space is limited for the Princeton Review SAT Prep courses offered at Cannon School meeting on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and select Saturdays. The Fall Course runs from 10/17 – 11/21 and is for those students who want to take the current format test; the Winter Course runs from 1/23-2/27 and is for those students who plan to take the new format test. The cost is $450. More details and registration link can be found on the Cannon website’s SAT Prep page.

Volunteers needed for BTB Soccer for Tots! Come outside and play with the Jr K soccer kids on Mondays from 1:15 – 2:10 p.m. Volunteer for one or more dates: 9/28, 10/5, 10/19, 10/26, and 11/2. Email Mrs. Brashear at mbrashear@cannonschool.org.           

“The indispensable first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: decide what you want.”— Ben Stein

House Standings
211	211	249	254

Happy Birthday:

Chase Huseby, Clara Kinken, Andrea Moore, Hannah Nelson, & Caroline Spiggle

Core Values:

Ja’Vonte Bowden demonstrated INTEGRITY when he found and turned in a pencil pouch that a student left in Study Hall!  Way to go, Vonte!!!

Brian McKinsey showed KINDNESS when he reminded classmated to to take their quiz using a pen.  Good show, Brian!!

Public Proclamations:

Our new student council freshmen reps are Abhi Gadudasu , Amelia Andretti and Alex Varghese. Congratulations.

Homecoming Spirit Week Themes!
TODAY: Twin Day
Friday: Cannon Spirit

Upper School Students: Please join us in the quad TODAY at lunch (11:30-12:00) for a fun Zumba class to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Wear sneakers and bring water! See Dean Zelaya if you have any questions. 💃💃💃💃

Cannon School’s first blood drive will be Oct. 1, and the link to sign-up to donate is: https://www.ncdonor.com/index.cfm?group=op&step=2&opid=45412.  I’d love to have a larger donor population than we’ve ever had, so please sign-up if you feel compelled to do so.  If you should have any questions, please either email Mrs. Stavrakas or stop by her room 611 in the Upper School.

Eight participants are needed to represent Cannon School at the upcoming Academic WorldQuest Competition scheduled for Wednesday, November 18th.  AWQ is a trivia competition consisting of questions focusing on contemporary politics, geography, and world history.  Participants will have dinner provided before the competition begins.  The highlight of the evening is having WCNC’s weatherman Larry Sprinkle serve as the moderator. Interested students should contact Mr. Kmidowski for more information.

Upcoming College Admissions Visits:

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: Please sign up on Family Connections to meet with College Representatives.
TODAY: Stetson University, Randolph College, Univ. New Hampshire, Case Western Univ.
September 24th: Worcester Polytechnic Inst., Davidson College, Loyola University
New Orleans, Providence College, University of Mississippi, Fordham University
September 25th: College of William and Mary, Scripps College, Denison University, Haverford College, Emory University, University of Richmond, University of Tulsa, University of Georgia, Wesleyan University

Don’t miss out! Space is limited for the Princeton Review SAT Prep courses offered at Cannon School meeting on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and select Saturdays. The Fall Course runs from 10/17 – 11/21 and is for those students who want to take the current format test; the Winter Course runs from 1/23-2/27 and is for those students who plan to take the new format test. The cost is $450. More details and registration link can be found on the Cannon website’s SAT Prep page.
Volunteers needed for BTB Soccer for Tots! Come outside and play with the Jr K soccer kids on Mondays from 1:15 – 2:10 p.m. Volunteer for one or more dates: 9/28, 10/5, 10/19, 10/26, and 11/2. Email Mrs. Brashear at mbrashear@cannonschool.org.           

“Charisma is the result of effective leadership, not the other way around.”— Warren Bennis and Burt Nanus

Picture Schedule TODAY in the CPAC:
11:10-11:30 9th Grade
11:30-12:00 10th Grade
12:00-12:20 11th Grade

House Standings
211	211	249	254

Happy Birthday:

Core Values:

Josh Bumgarner, Osahon Tokunboh and Jack Galida all demonstrated RESPECT for their environment when each volunteered to help with cleaning up a mess in a classroom.  Thank you fellas!

Parker Cain showed KINDNESS when he helped college counseling solve technical issues for their program Monday!! Thank you!!

Caleigh Campbell showed COURAGE by carefully and skillfully removing a stink bug from Mrs. Hylton’s room and then releasing the bug pack into the wild. You are the best Caleigh!

Public Proclamations:

Our new student council freshmen reps are Abhi Gadudasu , Amelia Andretti and Alex Varghese. Congratulations.

Homecoming Spirit Week Themes!
TODAY: Pajama Day
Thursday: Twin Day
Friday: Cannon Spirit

Upper School Students: Please join us in the quad on Thursday at lunch (11:30-12:00) for a fun Zumba class to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Wear sneakers and bring water! See Dean Zelaya if you have any questions. 💃

Eight participants are needed to represent Cannon School at the upcoming Academic WorldQuest Competition scheduled for Wednesday, November 18th.  AWQ is a trivia competition consisting of questions focusing on contemporary politics, geography, and world history.  Participants will have dinner provided before the competition begins.  The highlight of the evening is having WCNC’s weatherman Larry Sprinkle serve as the moderator. Interested students should contact Mr. Kmidowski for more information.

Upcoming College Admissions Visits:

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: Please sign up on Family Connections to meet with College Representatives.
TODAY: Stetson University, Randolph College, Univ. New Hampshire, Case Western Univ.
September 24th: Worcester Polytechnic Inst., Davidson College, Loyola University
New Orleans, Providence College, University of Mississippi, Fordham University
September 25th: College of William and Mary, Scripps College, Denison University, Haverford College, Emory University, University of Richmond, University of Tulsa, University of Georgia, Wesleyan University

Don’t miss out! Space is limited for the Princeton Review SAT Prep courses offered at Cannon School meeting on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and select Saturdays. The Fall Course runs from 10/17 – 11/21 and is for those students who want to take the current format test; the Winter Course runs from 1/23-2/27 and is for those students who plan to take the new format test. The cost is $450. More details and registration link can be found on the Cannon website’s SAT Prep page.
Volunteers needed for BTB Soccer for Tots! Come outside and play with the Jr K soccer kids on Mondays from 1:15 – 2:10 p.m. Volunteer for one or more dates: 9/28, 10/5, 10/19, 10/26, and 11/2. Email Mrs. Brashear at mbrashear@cannonschool.org.           

“You can learn from anyone even your enemy.”— Ovid

House Standings
211	211	249	254

Happy Birthday:

Core Values:

Julia Dunn showed KINDNESS when she made cookies for Arthur’s  Advisory to encourage Freshmen to get involved in their House Intergritas service projects.

Public Proclamations:

Homecoming Spirit Week Themes!
TODAY: Jersey Day
Wednesday: Pajama Day
Thursday: Twin Day
Friday: Cannon Spirit

Picture day is this Wednesday September 23rd. Pictures will be made in the morning so please come to school looking your best and then feel free to change into your Pajamas after pictures are taken in support of spirit week. Smile big!

There will be a meeting of all students interested in playing lacrosse for Cannon School in the Spring on TODAY, September 22 at 11:15 pm in Foundation Hall. Please grab some lunch and plan to meet with Coach Schattner to learn important information concerning the Cannon Lacrosse Program.

Upper School Students:

Please join us in the quad on Thursday at lunch (11:30-12:00) for a fun Zumba class to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Wear sneakers and bring water! See Dean Zelaya if you have any questions. 💃

Eight participants are needed to represent Cannon School at the upcoming Academic WorldQuest Competition scheduled for Wednesday, November 18th.  AWQ is a trivia competition consisting of questions focusing on contemporary politics, geography, and world history.  Participants will have dinner provided before the competition begins.  The highlight of the evening is having WCNC’s weatherman Larry Sprinkle serve as the moderator. Interested students should contact Mr. Kmidowski for more information.

Upcoming College Admissions Visits:

TODAY: Southern Methodist Univ.; Queens Univ. of  Charlotte;

September 23^rd:        Stetson Univ.; Randolph College; University of New Hampshire; Case Western Reserve Univ.

Don’t miss out! Space is limited for the Princeton Review SAT Prep courses offered at Cannon School meeting on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and select Saturdays. The Fall Course runs from 10/17 – 11/21 and is for those students who want to take the current format test; the Winter Course runs from 1/23-2/27 and is for those students who plan to take the new format test. The cost is $450. More details and registration link can be found on the Cannon website’s SAT Prep page.
Volunteers needed for BTB Soccer for Tots! Come outside and play with the Jr K soccer kids on Mondays from 1:15 – 2:10 p.m. Volunteer for one or more dates: 9/28, 10/5, 10/19, 10/26, and 11/2. Email Mrs. Brashear at mbrashear@cannonschool.org.           

“Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success.”— Dale Carnegie

House Standings
211	211	249	254

Happy Birthday:

Mattéa Williams

Core Values:

Diana Dale showed TEAMWORK and initiative when she emailed Dean Booker about last Friday’s Advisory Activity!

Public Proclamations:

Homecoming Spirit Week Themes!
TODAY: Retro/Decades Day
Tuesday: Jersey Day
Wednesday: Pajama Day
Thursday: Twin Day
Friday: Cannon Spirit

Sophomore reminder – There is a College Counseling meeting with sophomores in room 616 TODAY during drop!

There will be a meeting of all students interested in playing lacrosse for Cannon School in the Spring on Tuesday, September 22 at 11:15 pm in Foundation Hall. Please grab some lunch and plan to meet with Coach Schattner to learn important information concerning the Cannon Lacrosse Program.

Eight participants are needed to represent Cannon School at the upcoming Academic WorldQuest Competition scheduled for Wednesday, November 18th.  AWQ is a trivia competition consisting of questions focusing on contemporary politics, geography, and world history.  Participants will have dinner provided before the competition begins.  The highlight of the evening is having WCNC’s weatherman Larry Sprinkle serve as the moderator. Interested students should contact Mr. Kmidowski for more information.

Upcoming College Admissions Visits:

TODAY: St.  Lawrence Univ.

September 22^nd:       Southern Methodist Univ.; Queens Univ. of  Charlotte;

September 23^rd:        Stetson Univ.; Randolph College; University of New Hampshire; Case Western Reserve Univ.

Don’t miss out! Space is limited for the Princeton Review SAT Prep courses offered at Cannon School meeting on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and select Saturdays. The Fall Course runs from 10/17 – 11/21 and is for those students who want to take the current format test; the Winter Course runs from 1/23-2/27 and is for those students who plan to take the new format test. The cost is $450. More details and registration link can be found on the Cannon website’s SAT Prep page.
Volunteers needed for BTB Soccer for Tots! Come outside and play with the Jr K soccer kids on Mondays from 1:15 – 2:10 p.m. Volunteer for one or more dates: 9/28, 10/5, 10/19, 10/26, and 11/2. Email Mrs. Brashear at mbrashear@cannonschool.org.