ADVISORY AGENDA 9/15

“No [one] can make you feel inferior without your consent.”— Eleanor Roosevelt

                                    

House Standings

Animus Shield Humanitas Shield 2 Impetus Shield Integritas Shield

209

211

253

181

Happy Birthday:

Hampton Dickens & Kristin Konefal

Core Values:

Grayson Herrera noticed that a desk in the hallway had a note to be moved to another teacher’s classroom, and moved it without anyone asking him to! Awesome TEAMWORK!

Grayson Herrera demonstrated TEAMWORK when he stayed after Stagecraft class to put equipment away.

Public Proclamations:

Homecoming Spirit Week Themes!
Monday: 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 during drops on Monday 9/21

September 18 – 20  Wells Fargo Playhouse   Tickets only $10!  Buy tickets here: http://bit.ly/1L1lvJu

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.

Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores:  College Admission Representatives begin visiting Cannon School on September 2nd!  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:

TODAY:        Vanderbilt Univ.

September 21st:        St.  Lawrence Univ.

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

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

             

 

 

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ADVISORY AGENDA 9/14

“It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.” – J. K. Rowling

 

                                    

House Standings

Animus Shield Humanitas Shield 2 Impetus Shield Integritas Shield

209

211

253

181

Happy Birthday:

Core Values:

Cade Lewis showed kindness when he volunteered to help Sami Eagle with her art project this morning.

Kimmy Byrd and David Riley showed KINDNESS when they helped Cam Sutton get his books around the school while his leg heals.  Way to go!

Public Proclamations:

Sophomore reminder – There is a College Counseling meeting with sophomores in room 616 during drops on Monday 9/21

September 18 – 20  Wells Fargo Playhouse   Tickets only $10!  Buy tickets here: http://bit.ly/1L1lvJu

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.

Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores:  College Admission Representatives begin visiting Cannon School on September 2nd!  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 14th:           Christopher Newport Univ.

September 15th:        Vanderbilt Univ.

September 21st:        St.  Lawrence Univ.

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

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

             

 

 

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ADVISORY AGENDA 9/11

“I guard my treasures: my thought, my will, my freedom. And the greatest of these is freedom.” ― Ayn Rand

                                    

House Standings

Animus Shield Humanitas Shield 2 Impetus Shield Integritas Shield

209

211

253

181

Happy Birthday:

Aaron Foreman, Jordan Lauher & Harry McKay

Core Values:

Lily Cates & Sami Eagle showed RESPECT when they spoke out when the class was being vocal about study habits.  Super work!!!

Mattéa Williams showed KINDNESS when she took the initiative in Spanish class to help the teacher!  #rockstar

Public Proclamations:

All Juniors must bring their cell phones to the Boston meeting during student life TODAY!

House Impetus is hosting a tailgate TONIGHT at 6:00 before the football game!  Admission is $1 for hot dogs, chips, drinks, cookies, music, and games.  Come out for a good time before cheering on your Cougars at the game!

Any student interested in more information on the Tarheel Keystone Club (a service and leadership club sponsored by the Boys & Girls Club of Cabarrus County) should see Dean Zelaya for more information.

Class of 2019! Are you interested in leadership? Do you want to be a voice for your peers? Elections for Freshmen Student Council Representatives will be held during the Beach Trip. Please submit a typed speech to Dean Ramsey  and pick up a copy of the Student Council By-laws by TODAY at 3 pm.  Contact any current member of Student Council if you have questions.

Sophomores: Break in your boots and earn House Points! Wear your boots every Friday for the next three weeks before the Outward Bound Class Trip!

Any students interested in becoming an ABT (asset-based thinking) certified mentor and working with the author of the book, Change the Way You see Everything, Kathy Cramer, please email Dean Booker.

September 18 – 20  Wells Fargo Playhouse   Tickets only $10!  Buy tickets here: http://bit.ly/1L1lvJu

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.

Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores:  College Admission Representatives begin visiting Cannon School on September 2nd!  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 14th:           Christopher Newport Univ.

September 15th:        Vanderbilt Univ.

September 21st:        St.  Lawrence Univ.

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

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

             

 

 

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ADVISORY AGENDA 9/10

“Getting along with others is the essence of getting ahead, success being linked with cooperation.” – William Feather

                                    

House Standings

Animus Shield Humanitas Shield 2 Impetus Shield Integritas Shield

143

211

244

167

Happy Birthday:

Michael Sofio

Core Values:

Lydia Pinto showed KINDNESS when she turned in a wallet to Dean Booker.  You rock, Lydia!!!

Matthew Godino displayed great KINDNESS when he carried Ms. Loflin’s very heavy bag to her classroom.

Public Proclamations:

JUNIORS: A representative from Herff Jones will be on campus TODAY during LUNCH to take class ring orders. He will be set up in the US Commons area. Stop by his table to place your order, ask questions, or simply pick up a packet for a future order.

House Impetus is hosting a tailgate this Friday at 6:00 before the football game!  Admission is $1 for hot dogs, chips, drinks, cookies, music, and games.  Come out for a good time before cheering on your Cougars at the game!

Any student interested in more information on the Tarheel Keystone Club (a service and leadership club sponsored by the Boys & Girls Club of Cabarrus County) should see Dean Zelaya for more information.

Class of 2019! Are you interested in leadership? Do you want to be a voice for your peers? Elections for Freshmen Student Council Representatives will be held during the Beach Trip. Please submit a typed speech to Dean Ramsey  and pick up a copy of the Student Council By-laws by Friday, September 11 at 3 pm.  Contact any current member of Student Council if you have questions.

Sophomores: Break in your boots and earn House Points! Wear your boots every Friday for the next three weeks before the Outward Bound Class Trip!

Any students interested in becoming an ABT (asset-based thinking) certified mentor and working with the author of the book, Change the Way You see Everything, Kathy Cramer, please email Dean Booker.

September 18 – 20  Wells Fargo Playhouse   Tickets only $10!  Buy tickets here: http://bit.ly/1L1lvJu

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.

Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores:  College Admission Representatives begin visiting Cannon School on September 2nd!  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 14th:           Christopher Newport Univ.

September 15th:        Vanderbilt Univ.

September 21st:        St.  Lawrence Univ.

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

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

             

 

 

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ADVISORY AGENDA 9/9

“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”— George Bernard Shaw

                                    

House Standings

Animus Shield Humanitas Shield 2 Impetus Shield Integritas Shield

143

211

244

167

Happy Birthday:

Core Values:

Matt Chaiken demonstrated PASSION by designing and presenting a Revolutionary War simulation for history class. Thanks for going beyond, Matt!!!

Danny Yessayan showed KINDNESS when he offered to stack all of Mrs. Smith’s stools after class on Friday afternoon.

Meredith Haddock showed KINDNESS when she cleaned Mrs. Reulbach’s boards multiple mornings!

Public Proclamations:

Any student interested in more information on the Tarheel Keystone Club (a service and leadership club sponsored by the Boys & Girls Club of Cabarrus County) should see Dean Zelaya for more information. 

NEW in College Counseling: Every Math drop day there will be a college counselor “on duty” that you can see without an appointment for ANY questions you might have.  Wondering about the redesigned SAT?  Need help with your college application?  Want to learn more about Governor’s School or other summer opportunities?  No appointment necessary on Math Drop Days!  Mr. Segura will be available on Wednesday, September 9 during your math drop period.  Stop by and get the help you need.

Class of 2019! Are you interested in leadership? Do you want to be a voice for your peers? Elections for Freshmen Student Council Representatives will be held during the Beach Trip. Please submit a typed speech to Dean Ramsey  and pick up a copy of the Student Council By-laws by Friday, September 11 at 3 pm.  Contact any current member of Student Council if you have questions.

Sophomores: Break in your boots and earn House Points! Wear your boots every Friday for the next three weeks before the Outward Bound Class Trip!

Any students interested in becoming an ABT (asset-based thinking) certified mentor and working with the author of the book, Change the Way You see Everything, Kathy Cramer, please email Dean Booker.

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.

Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores:  College Admission Representatives begin visiting Cannon School on September 2nd!  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 14th:           Christopher Newport Univ.

September 15th:        Vanderbilt Univ.

September 21st:        St.  Lawrence Univ.

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

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

             

 

 

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ADVISORY AGENDA 9/8

“Nothing is easier than saying words. Nothing is harder than living them day after day.”— Arthur Gordon

                                    

House Standings

Animus Shield Humanitas Shield 2 Impetus Shield Integritas Shield

143

211

244

167

Happy Birthday:

Connor Hynes & Leah Shaw

Core Values:

Annabel Barr showed INTEGRITY when she asked for clarification on something that she was unsure of.  This was a true display of her character! WTG, Annabel!

Davis Nelson displayed KINDNESS when he stopped studying for his quiz in order to help another student study for her quiz! Thanks, Davis!

Public Proclamations:

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!!! Mrs. Hurtado is offering a brand new Beyond the Bell class, Habits for Successful Learning, for upper school students. 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 9/8 through 10/27 on Tuesdays from 3 to 4 p.m.; cost is $128. Registration is available on the BTB website on the Cannon website.

NEW in College Counseling: Every Math drop day there will be a college counselor “on duty” that you can see without an appointment for ANY questions you might have.  Wondering about the redesigned SAT?  Need help with your college application?  Want to learn more about Governor’s School or other summer opportunities?  No appointment necessary on Math Drop Days!  Mr. Segura will be available on Wednesday, September 9 during your math drop period.  Stop by and get the help you need.

Class of 2019! Are you interested in leadership? Do you want to be a voice for your peers? Elections for Freshmen Student Council Representatives will be held during the Beach Trip. Please submit a typed speech to Dean Ramsey  and pick up a copy of the Student Council By-laws by Friday, September 11 at 3 pm.  Contact any current member of Student Council if you have questions.

Interested in swim team? There is a mandatory swim team meeting TOMORROW, September 9, during lunch in the new “Think Tank.” It is in Coach Northrup’s new room where Taylor Hall used to be. We hope to see you there, and get ready for another great season!

Sophomores: Break in your boots and earn House Points! Wear your boots every Friday for the next three weeks before the Outward Bound Class Trip!

Any students interested in becoming an ABT (asset-based thinking) certified mentor and working with the author of the book, Change the Way You see Everything, Kathy Cramer, please email Dean Booker.

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.

Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores:  College Admission Representatives begin visiting Cannon School on September 2nd!  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 8th:             Univ. of Alabama; Villanova Univ.; Univ. of Rochester

September 14th:           Christopher Newport Univ.

September 15th:        Vanderbilt Univ.

September 21st:        St.  Lawrence Univ.

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

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

             

 

 

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ADVISORY AGENDA 9/4

“The first and best victory is to conquer self.”— Plato

                                    

House Standings

Animus Shield Humanitas Shield 2 Impetus Shield Integritas Shield

143

211

244

167

Happy Birthday:

Core Values:

Paige Brenner, Ali Bunten, Caroline Campbell, Amy Clark, Jakob Diskin, Danielle Phillips, Sara Serulneck and Zack Olguin showed PASSION when they volunteered to talk to parents about the upcoming Outward Bound trip. Thank you!!!

A big thank you to Hannah Wheeler for cleaning up a cluttered table in the library after another student neglected to throw out his/her cup.

Public Proclamations:

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!!! Mrs. Hurtado is offering a brand new Beyond the Bell class, Habits for Successful Learning, for upper school students. 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 9/8 through 10/27 on Tuesdays from 3 to 4 p.m.; cost is $128. Registration is available on the BTB website on the Cannon website.

JUNIORS: A representative from Herff Jones will be on campus TODAY during LUNCH to share information about ordering a class ring. Feel free to bring your lunch to ?????? if you are interested in learning about class rings. No orders will be taken today. This is simply an informational meeting.

Interested in swim team? There is a mandatory swim team meeting next Wednesday, September 9, during lunch in the new “Think Tank.” It is in Coach Northrup’s new room where Taylor Hall used to be. We hope to see you there, and get ready for another great season!

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.

Sophomores: Break in your boots and earn House Points! Wear your boots every Friday for the next three weeks before the Outward Bound Class Trip!

Any students interested in becoming an ABT (asset-based thinking) certified mentor and working with the author of the book, Change the Way You see Everything, Kathy Cramer, please email Dean Booker.

Students: Please ask for a to-go box rather than a tray if you are not eating IN the cafeteria.

Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores:  College Admission Representatives begin visiting Cannon School on September 2nd!  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 8th:             Univ. of Alabama; Villanova Univ.; Univ. of Rochester

September 14th:           Christopher Newport Univ.

September 15th:        Vanderbilt Univ.

September 21st:        St.  Lawrence Univ.

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

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

             

 

 

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ADVISORY AGENDA 9/3

“Great leaders are almost always great simplifiers, who can cut through argument, debate, and doubt to offer a solution everybody can understand.”— General Colin Powell

                                    

House Standings

Animus Shield Humanitas Shield 2 Impetus Shield Integritas Shield

133

191

232

164

Happy Birthday:

Caroline Malmstrom

Core Values:

Hayden Bullard demonstrated INTEGRITY when he came to see the teacher of a class he’s missed to offer his homework (in case it was collected) and to find out how to catch up.  Awesome!

Sarah Dockery showed KINDNESS when she made cupcakes for her advisory and brought them in for everyone to eat.

Brittany Nozet demonstrated teamwork when one of the her fellow advisees couldn’t bring breakfast in for the advisory on her allotted day, and Brittany stopped to get breakfast for everyone to help out her friend! Way to go Brittany!

Danny Yessayan showed KINDNESS when he cleaned a lab table in Mrs. Smith’s room when someone after lunch left a mess! Thanks so much Danny

Public Proclamations:

EVERYONE: Please join SPECTRUM in room 616 for TODAY’s TED Talk.  Bring your lunch.  Everyone’s welcome!!!!!!

Interested in swim team? There is a mandatory swim team meeting next Wednesday, September 9, during lunch in the new “Think Tank.” It is in Coach Northrup’s new room where Taylor Hall used to be. We hope to see you there, and get ready for another great season!

Sophomores: Break in your boots and earn House Points! Wear your boots every Friday for the next three weeks before the Outward Bound Class Trip!

Any students interested in becoming an ABT (asset-based thinking) certified mentor and working with the author of the book, Change the Way You see Everything, Kathy Cramer, please email Dean Booker.

Students: Please ask for a to-go box rather than a tray if you are not eating IN the cafeteria.

Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores:  College Admission Representatives begin visiting Cannon School on September 2nd!  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.

September 15th:        Vanderbilt Univ.

September 21st:        St.  Lawrence Univ.

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

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

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.

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.

             

 

 

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ADVISORY AGENDA 9/2

“Effective questioning brings insight, which fuels curiosity, which cultivates wisdom.”— Chip Bell

                                    

House Standings

Animus Shield Humanitas Shield 2 Impetus Shield Integritas Shield

133

191

232

164

Happy Birthday:

Austin Cindric & Claudia Michaels

Core Values:

Emma Kate Bentley-Gottel, Matthew Wheeler, and Maddie Woods showed KINDNESS when they straightened up Mrs.Reulbach’s room!

Ally Dressler showed TEAMWORK when she helped Mrs.Reulbach with an assignment.

Allyson Slattery showed TEAMWORK for always helping out with attendance in advisory!

Maddie Woods showed KINDNESS when she brought homemade chocolate chip cookie dough cupcakes for her entire advisory on the first day of school!

Public Proclamations:

Sophomores: Break in your boots and earn House Points! Wear your boots every Friday for the next three weeks before the Outward Bound Class Trip!

Any students interested in becoming an ABT (asset-based thinking) certified mentor and working with the author of the book, Change the Way You see Everything, Kathy Cramer, please email Dean Booker.

Students: Please ask for a to-go box rather than a tray if you are not eating IN the cafeteria.

Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores:  College Admission Representatives begin visiting Cannon School on September 2nd!  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.

September 15th:        Vanderbilt Univ.

September 21st:        St.  Lawrence Univ.

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

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

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.

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.

             

 

 

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ADVISORY AGENDA 9/1

“To be persuasive we must be believable; to be believable we must be credible; credible we must be truthful.”— Edward R. Murrow

                                    

House Standings

Animus Shield Humanitas Shield 2 Impetus Shield Integritas Shield

133

191

232

164

Happy Birthday:

William Schmitt

Core Values:

Austin Cindric showed KINDNESS when he helped a friend deal with a difficult situation.  Way to go, Austin!!!

Jake Diskin showed KINDNESS when he found and returned a student’s calculator to Mr. Trojan.

Public Proclamations:

Sophomores: Break in your boots and earn House Points! Wear your boots every Friday for the next three weeks before the Outward Bound Class Trip!

Any students interested in becoming an ABT (asset-based thinking) certified mentor and working with the author of the book, Change the Way You see Everything, Kathy Cramer, please email Dean Booker.

Students: Please ask for a to-go box rather than a tray if you are not eating IN the cafeteria.

Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores:  College Admission Representatives begin visiting Cannon School on September 2nd!  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.

September 15th:        Vanderbilt Univ.

September 21st:        St.  Lawrence Univ.

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

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

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.

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.

             

 

 

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