DEANS' DAILY DOWNLOAD

                                             “  The holiday spirit has nothing to do with the gifts you buy and everything to do with the intention and generosity with which you give them.”- D.Florestal

                                                                                                    Day 5 schedule No Drops

                                                                                             Student Life: 10:20-11:15

                                                                                         Seniors: Alumni Jazz event in Taylor Hall

                                                                                         Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors,- viewing of Frosty the Snowman and creation of Advsisory snowman.

          Birthdays:  John Christy, Ann Johnson  12/20 Brandon Wade, 12/21 Ryan Marks, 12/22 Sarasota Serulneck, Kennie Kufner, 12/23 Jordan Wallace

12/28 Angela Poffenbaugh,  12/29 Nikolas Stylianou, 12/30 Elizabeth Wahid, Dante Lowe, Mark Regnery, 1/2 Ben Szilagyi, 1/3 Zachary Olguin, Diana Dale,

1/4 Mitchell Carlson 1/5 Ryan Emerson, Mckinley Riley

House Standings
280	287	374	153

                                                                       Core Values

Shout out to all who make this Cannon community so wonderful. Best wishes for a wonderful Holiday and Happy New year.  Peace and blessings to all.

Faculty enjoy their Holiday lunch while listening to the Cannon Jazz band. A wonderful time was had by all.

Thank you Joy Pinto for making elves of the entire staff yesterday during the luncheon.

  Andre Dahan, Jack krichilski,  Grant Wagner, Jordan Battle, Davis Combs and Daniel Patton showed KINDNESS when they helped get the food ready for the Upper school Faculty luncheon. Thanks guys.

Anna Estep demonstrated TEAMWORK and KINDNESS when she volunteered to help a student with a project during student choice.  You rock, Anna!

Winterm Cannon Design Stars displayed TEAMWORK for their first design challenge!

Did you know the Mantis shrimp can see 16 colors that humans cannot? This was discussed in the Ted Talk midterm assessment of Monty Coggins’ students.

Public Proclamations:

Good Luck to everyone on day four of Midterm Exams. Go get em!

College counselor McClanahan delivers stickers to the freshmen from the college board . Gee whiz they are awesome!

Reminders: Please be quiet in the hallways during exams and no cougar runs today. 

Room 616 Closed for the Remainder of the Semester

Unfortunately, the college counseling team feels it is necessary to close Room 616 to students to use for quiet study or as a lunch space.  The college counselors have asked repeatedly over the semester for students to take responsibility for cleaning up after themselves.  Since lunch trays continue to be left in the room or placed just outside the door, tables are messy and crumb-filled, furniture is misused and not returned to

Math students question whether the shelving choices of Harris Teeter marketers are based on sugar content. Wow! FYI Raisin Bran has ginormous amounts of sugar.

its original state, the room will be closed for the remainder of this week.  It is our hope that we will re-open Room 616 to the student body at the beginning of the 2^nd semester

Sometimes a nap is all one needs to be ready for exams.

In order to dress down for exams you must pay Ms. Harley $5. 

Mimi loves her college board gift.

Check out the math project of Hannah’s. She is smart and spreads the Christmas Joy!

Advisors: Please have advisees clean your classrooms and surrounding areas this week so the school building is sparkling for Winterm when we return from break.

Campbell’s students work hard on their assessment!

The exams stumped this guy.

 In order to provide the best learning environment for academic success, the US library is now a “game free” zone. Students who choose to work in the US library agree to study quietly as each of us prepares for mid-term exams.  If you want to relax and play video games, update your fantasy football stats, watch YouTube videos, etc. please use the student commons. The game free zone is in effect during the library operating hours (7:30 am to 5:30 pm)  including lunch, break, and

student choice. 

Sophomores have the holiday spirit.

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!! 

 

    After School Events:

none- prepare to do your best on midterm assessments!

The wonderful gift of giving! psst did you know that the gift of chocolate says I love you?

6 days til Christmas!

1 day left of school!

This doesn’t look like a typical exam day experience, but it is the new norm here at Cannon. Students enjoy hearing about the AP stats data collected and determine whether the hypothesis has been proven.

                                             “ This is my wish for you: peace of mind, prosperity through the year, happiness that multiplies, health for you and yours, fun around every corner, energy to chase your dreams, joy to fill your holidays!”- – D.M. Dellinger

                                                                                                    Day 5 schedule No Drops

                                                                                             Student Life: 10:20-11:15 Winterm meetings ( room assignments were emailed to all teachers. Check Student life                                                                                                                                                            board in commons or Dean Ramsey’s door  if need  room assignment clarity.)

                                                                                                                           10:20-10:45 Morning courses and all day courses meet

                                                                                                                            10:50-11:15 Afternoon courses meet

          Birthdays:  none

House Standings
239	187	365	153

                                                                       Core Values

Shout out to our very own dancer in the Nutcracker, Tyler Harritan .  Another fabulous year of shows!

Happy students prepare for midterms.

  Public Proclamations:

Good Luck to everyone on day three of Midterm Exams. Go get em!

last minute discussion about material for midterm assessment.

Reminders: Please be quiet in the hallways during exams and no cougar runs today. 

In order to dress down for exams you must pay Ms. Harley $5. 

Room 616 Closed for the Remainder of the Semester

Unfortunately, the college counseling team feels it is necessary to close Room 616 to students to use for quiet study or as a lunch space.  The college counselors have asked repeatedly over the semester for students to take responsibility for cleaning up after themselves.  Since lunch trays continue to be left in the room or placed just outside the door, tables are messy and crumb-filled, furniture is misused and not returned to its original state, the room will be closed for the remainder of this week.  It is our hope that we will re-open Room 616 to the student body at the beginning of the 2^nd semester.

Dom’s got midterm style

Advisors: Please have advisees clean your classrooms and surrounding areas this week so the school building is sparkling for Winterm when we return from break.

 In order to provide the best learning environment for academic success, the US library is now a “game free” zone. Students who choose to work in the US library agree to study quietly as each of us prepares for mid-term exams.  If you want to relax and play video games, update your fantasy football stats, watch YouTube videos, etc. please use the student commons. The game free zone is in effect during the library operating hours (7:30 am to 5:30 pm)  including lunch, break, and

Senior Kamil is ready for exams.

student choice. 

English II students blog.

 

    After School Events:

Girls enjoy dress down for midterms.

none- prepare to do your best on midterm assessments!

students use commons to study and relax.

AP stats projects.

 

8 days til Christmas!

2 days left of school!

                                             “Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.” – Hamilton Wright Mabie                                             

                                                                                                    Day 4 schedule No Drops

                                                                                             Student Life: 12:05-1:00 Advisory Christmas parties.

          Birthdays:  none

House Standings
239	187	365	153

                                                                       Core Values

Shout out to all the students who sang at the Davidson vs Drexel game on Sunday. Beautiful voices made us proud.

Mr Hurtado spoke at Leadership Lunch Friday. So much to learn from him.

Who is that playing Bob Cratchet? Is that super Cobb?

  Public Proclamations:

Good Luck to everyone on day two of Midterm Exams. You are amazing and will shine today!

Reminders: Please be quiet in the hallways during exams and no cougar runs today.

Advisors: Please have advisees clean your classrooms and surrounding areas this week so the school building is sparkling for Winterm when we return from break.

 In order to provide the best learning environment for academic success, the US library is now a “game free” zone. Students who choose to work

The Hobbit enticed sophomore boys.

in the US library agree to study quietly as each of us prepares for mid-term exams.  If you want to relax and play video games, update your fantasy football stats, watch YouTube videos, etc. please use the student commons. The game free zone is in effect during the library

Students opened the Davidson vs Drexel game with a song.

operating hours (7:30 am to 5:30 pm)  including lunch, break, and student choice. 

 

    After School Events:

Dr. Donah’s advisory gathered at the movies this weekend before exams.

none- prepare to do your best on midterm assessments!

8 days til Christmas!

Davidson welcomes Cannon community to the Sunday afternoon game.

                                             “May your walls know joy, may every room hold laughter, and every window open to great possibility.”      – Mary Anne Radmacher                                                      

                                                                                                    Day 4 schedule No Drops

                                                                                             Student Life: 12:05-1:00 Students will complete a survey in advisory. ( link to survey will be emailed)

          Birthdays:  Annie Earnshaw

House Standings
239	187	365	153

                                                                       Core Values

The importance of friendship this holiday season.

Paige Burton, Olivia Somerville, and Tanner Cindric showed KINDNESS when they helped return lunch trays to the cafeteria. Thanks for your help!

Mark Regnery demonstrated both TEAMWORK and KINDNESS in Miss Kundel’s English class when he helped a student restore his unsaved word document for a paper that was due that day. Thank goodness Mark was there to help!

Wishing you all the best this holiday season.

  Public Proclamations:

Good Luck to everyone on day one of Midterm Exams. You are amazing and will shine today!

Last minute prep work for midterm assessment.

Reminders: Please be quiet in the hallways during exams and no cougar runs today. 

Advisors: Please have advisees clean your classrooms and surrounding areas this week so the school building is sparkling for winterm when we return from break.

 Today: Daelyn Bentley-Gottel is hosting a vegetarian buffet during lunch in Ms. Kundel’s room on the second floor.

Using time wisely in the Commons.

There will be vegetarian food, some gluten free deserts, and even some dairy free dishes. It’s $5 for a plate of amazing food, and Daelyn would really appreciate the support for his Capstone project.

 In order to provide the best learning environment for academic success, the US library is now a “game free” zone. Students who choose to work

Rest is important for midterm assessment too.

in the US library agree to study quietly as each of us prepares for mid-term exams.  If you want to relax and play video games, update your fantasy football stats, watch YouTube videos, etc. please use the student commons. The game free zone is in effect during the library operating hours (7:30 am to 5:30 pm)  including lunch, break, and student choice. 

Cougar growl for Jessica’s passion.

 

    After School Events:

Never underestimate the power of a nap.

none- prepare to do your best on midterm assessments!

9 days til Christmas!

4 school days until Holiday break!

Colleen works diligently.

                                            ” “Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time.” – Laura Ingalls Wilder                                                             

                                                                                                    Day 3 schedule Social Studies Drops

          Birthdays:  12/14 Tanner Cindric, Margaret Lindsay  12/15 Griffin wickwire

House Standings
239	187	365	153

                                                                       Core Values

Freshmen enjoyed the festivities of Project Wrap in.

The entire Clarke/Owens Advisory showed PASSION and TEAMWORK for organizing our CVAN service project.

John Knox demonstrated TEAMWORK when he helped Miss Owens grade some make-up Word Within a Word quizzes.  Thank you John!

Beautiful voice shared during the talent show Wednesday.

  Public Proclamations:

Leadership Lunch today in Foundation Hall at 11:15. All are welcome. 

Today is a dress down day for those advisories that participated in CVAN by bringing 2 items per student to Ms. Owen’s room. Enjoy the day.
Want to dress down for exams?   Today is the last day to earn the privilege of dressing down all next week. Simply contribute only $4 by the end of the day today.  Proceeds go to Student Council.  Please bring your money to Dean Ramsey or Ms. Harley.

Some of the new decor in Mr. Taylor’s room.

freshmen girls deliver items to CVAN. Way to serve the community.

Yoga in Mr. Coggin’s room during F AND D periods today. Come join the practice! If you think you might want to, you want to.

Holiday Candy Grams will be sold by Student Council Members during lunch this week. Send your friend a bag of candy for the Holidays.

Student gets feedback from her advisor on her Memoir.

Ms. Hine received a Keurig from her advisees for Christmas . Check out her smile!

Show someone you care! Price per bag of candy is $2

On Monday, December 16th, Daelyn Bentley-Gottel is hosting a vegetarian buffet during lunch in Ms. Kundel’s room on the second floor.

There will be vegetarian food, some gluten free deserts, and even some dairy free dishes. It’s $5 for a plate of amazing food, and Daelyn would really appreciate the support for his Capstone project.

Mr. Taylor’s classroom was “decorated” by the sister advisoree. What a sight!

 In order to provide the best learning environment for academic success, the US library is now a “game free” zone. Students who choose to work

Aspen shared her talent during the talent show.

in the US library agree to study quietly as each of us prepares for mid-term exams.  If you want to relax and play video games, update your fantasy football stats, watch YouTube videos, etc. please use the student commons. The game free zone is in effect during the library operating hours (7:30 am to 5:30 pm)  including lunch, break, and student

choi

Cannon teachers get their cross fit on.

ce. 

 

    After School Events:

Sophomore girls enjoy watching Mr. Taylor’s boys in their decorated classroom.

Basketball – Boys JV

Jessica is a fabulous Talent show host.

4:30 PM
Home
Location: Cannon School
Basketball 

Basketball – Girls Varsity 6:00 PM Home Location: Cannon School Basketball – Girls Varsity vs Metrolina Christian

Ms. Jackson sings an original.

Amazing music at the talent show.

Basketball – Boys Varsity 7:30 PM Home Location: Cannon School Basketball – Boys Varsity vs Metrolina Christian

What a great day of wrapping on Wednesday.

Saturday:

Coach Roth Co-ed Basketball Clinic 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Location: Boswell Gym [More Details]

Coach Barlow Winter Soccer Clinic 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

12 days til Christmas!

   Every piece of the universe, even the tiniest little snow crystal, matters somehow. I have a place in the pattern, and so do you!”     – T.A. Barron

                                                                                                                                 Day 2 schedule Math Drops

          Birthdays:  none

House Standings
181	187	261	140

                                                                                                                                                                                             Core Values  

The holiday spirit through and through!

 Shout out to everyone who made Project wrap in a success. It was a wonderful day!

Joe Joe the wrapper rapper?

Jessica Abel showed PASSION by volunteering  to orchestrate the entire talent show.  Her leadership and ability to work autonomously were

Stockings are hung by the white board with care.

amazing.  Thank you!!!!!                               Public Proclamations:   Congratulations and thank you to all those who shared their talents with us yesterday during the                                                                                        talent show.  

Faculty enjoy Project wrap in !

There is no yoga today during F period for math drop. However we will be practicing yoga in Mr. Coggins room during F AND D periods on Friday. Come join the practice! If you think you might want to, you want to.

Gentlemen bring down the house!

Do  you see virtuous men and women of honor?  Nominate them for the Winter Sword Award.  See Ms. Lineberger or Dean Booker for forms, or email your

Gorgeous Christmas sweaters.

favorite story of an honorable student to either of them. Nominations must be received by December 12^th.”   Spread the word, please!!!!

Enchanting strings quartet. Such talent!

A wonderful performance by the Cannon dancers.

Holiday Candy Grams will be sold by Student Council Members during lunch this week. Send your friend a bag of candy for the Holidays.

Freshmen share the joy of the holiday season.

                                                                             Show someone you care! Price per bag of candy is $2  

Dynamic duo.

Advisories who earned a dress-down day for participation in the Clarke/Owens CVAN project may dress down on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13.  These are for advisories who donated 2 items per student to CVAN and brought those items to Miss Owens’s room.  Advisors may ALSO dress down. Thank you so much for your amazing support of women and children in the Concord community!  

Upper school students and lower school students unite to provide a fabulous Christmas for everyone.

On Monday, December 16th, Daelyn Bentley-Gottel is hosting a vegetarian buffet during lunch in Ms. Kundel’s room on the second floor.

Festive wear.

There will be vegetarian food, some gluten free deserts, and even some dairy free dishes. It’s $5 for a plate of amazing food, and Daelyn would really appreciate the support for his Capstone project.

wrapping away.

   In order to provide the best learning environment for academic success, the US library is now a “game free” zone. Students who choose to work in the US library agree to study quietly as each of us prepares for mid-term exams.  If you want to relax and play video games, update your fantasy football stats, watch YouTube videos, etc. please use the student commons. The game free zone is in effect during the library operating hours (7:30 am to 5:30 pm)  including lunch, break, and student

Friends enjoy project wrap-in.

choice.      Want to dress down for exams?  Earn the privilege by contributing only $4 before December 13th.  Proceeds go to Student Council.  Please

Feel the love.

bring your money to Dean Ramsey or Ms. Harley.                                                                                   

Juniors ready to wrap.

      After School Events:

Reindeer on Campus?

Strings Concert 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Holiday Joy!

Teachers have spirit!

Location: Taylor Hall

Smile for the camera.

6 school days until Holiday break!

   ”  Maybe Christmas, the Grinch thought, doesn’t come from a store.” -Dr. Seuss

                                                                                                                                 Project Wrap in

8:05-8:15  advisory

8:20-10:15 Project wrap in

                               10:20-11:15 Talent show Taylor Hall

          Birthdays:  Jena Metwalli

House Standings
181	187	261	140

                                                                       Core Values

Students enjoy group work in the hallways of Cannon.

 Shout out to all the sophomores who wrote fabulous thank you notes yesterday.

Faculty participate in operation inner child. Ask them about it!

  Public Proclamations:

In the spirit of Project Wrap in , students may dress down in holiday attire. Enjoy the day.

Do  you see virtuous men and women of honor?  Nominate them for the Winter Sword Award.  See Ms. Lineberger or Dean Booker for forms, or email your

Singing in Davidson.

favorite story of an honorable student to either of them. Nominations must be received by December 12^th.”   Spread the word, please!!!!

Holiday Candy Grams will be sold by Student Council Members during lunch this week. Send your friend a bag of candy for the Holidays. Show someone you care!

Advisories who earned a dress-down day for participation in the Clarke/Owens CVAN project may dress down on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13.  These are for advisories who donated 2 items per student to CVAN and brought those items to Miss Owens’s room.  Advisors may ALSO dress down. Thank you so much for your amazing support of women and children in the Concord community!

Dancing in Davidson.

Freshmen analyze their learning styles.

On Monday, December 16th, Daelyn Bentley-Gottel is hosting a vegetarian buffet during lunch in Ms. Kundel’s room on the second floor. There will be vegetarian food, some gluten free deserts, and even some dairy free dishes. It’s $5 for a plate of amazing food, and Daelyn would really appreciate the support for his Capstone project.

 In order to provide the best learning environment for academic success, the US library is now a “game free” zone. Students who choose to work in the US library agree to study quietly as each of us prepares for mid-term exams.  If you want to relax and play video games, update your fantasy football stats, watch YouTube videos, etc. please use the student commons. The game free zone is in effect during the library operating hours (7:30 am to 5:30 pm)  including lunch, break, and student

Christmas in Davidson.

choice. 

Want to dress down for exams?  Earn the privilege by contributing only $4 before December 13th.  Proceeds go to Student Council.  Please bring your money to Dean Ramsey or Ms. Harley.

Hoffman and Herder help freshmen to understand who they are .

14 days til Christmas!

   ”  Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.”- Albus Dumbledore

Day  5 No Drop

Student Life : 10:20-11:15

Freshmen:  Kiersey -Bates follow up training in Foundation Hall with Ms. Hoffman

                                                        Sophomores: AA How to write thank you notes in advisory                            

                         Juniors: College Counseling give back day. Free time to use wisely.

                            Seniors: Learn techniques on how to manage stress in Taylor Hall with Dr. Donah.

          Birthdays:  none

House Standings
181	187	261	140

                                                                       Core Values

Tiffany Knox continuously shows KINDNESS when she goes out of her way to share ideas and goodies with Dean Ramsey. What a blessing!

Michael Dacus, Alex Leck, and Max Krumdieck demonstrated TEAMWORK by bringing the swing to the Cannon Float in the Davidson Christmas Parade.

Colleen Hurley showed COURAGE by lending her beautiful voice to the Big Band’s performance at Christams In Davidson Saturday night.

Shout out to the following Coach and athletes:

Girls Varsity Golf team makes us proud.

Golf Coach Pat Whisenant has been named Charlotte Observer Golf Coach of the Year and also Regional Coach of the Year!!!  Congratulations Coach!!  We are all very proud of you!

Kate Collom is the Observer Player of the Year and Regional Player of the Year in girls golf

Kate Collom, Annie Collom, and Anna Redding  all First Team All-Observer  in girls golf

Students enjoy reading during long block.

McKinley Riley,  Second Team All-Observer in tennis

Well done!  We are all proud of our coaches and student athletes for these accomplishments and recognition

  Public Proclamations:

Advisees: please check to be sure all students are in dress code today. Thank you.  

Faculty: just a reminder that Haiku has all of the advisory activities for today  and the remainder of the school year published.

Do  you see virtuous men and women of honor?  Nominate them for the Winter Sword Award.  See Ms. Lineberger or Dean Booker for forms, or email your favorite story of an honorable student to either of them. Nominations must be received by December 12^th.”   Spread the word, please!!!!

Holiday Candy Grams will be sold by Student Council Members during lunch this week. Send your friend a bag of candy for the Holidays. Show someone you care!

AP stats experiments in full swing.

Aaron works diligent at lunch break.

Advisories who earned a dress-down day for participation in the Clarke/Owens CVAN project may dress down on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13.  These are for advisories who donated 2 items per student to CVAN and brought those items to Miss Owens’s room.  Advisors may ALSO dress down. Thank you so much for your amazing support of women and children in the Concord community!

Which cookie is better? Why? Some serious stats being collected.

Will spoke to the deans from Carry Academy about the student life program.

On Monday, December 16th, Daelyn Bentley-Gottel is hosting a vegetarian buffet during lunch in Ms. Kundel’s room on the second floor. There will be vegetarian food, some gluten free deserts, and even some dairy free dishes. It’s $5 for a plate of amazing food, and Daelyn would really appreciate the support for his Capstone project.

 In order to provide the best learning environment for academic success, the US library is now a “game free” zone. Students who choose to work in the US library agree to study quietly as each of us prepares for mid-term exams.  If you want to relax and play video games, update your fantasy football stats, watch YouTube videos, etc. please use the student commons. The game free zone is in effect during the library operating hours (7:30 am to 5:30 pm)  including lunch, break, and student choice. 

 On Project Wrap-In day, this wednesday, Relay for Life is having its Third Annual Pancake Day!

Bring $5.00 on December 11^th to the cafeteria and get All you can eat pancakes WITH Toppings!  Thanks!  Relay for Life

Want to dress down for exams?  Earn the privilege by contributing only $4 before December 13th.  Proceeds go to Student Council.  Please bring your money to Dean Ramsey or Ms. Harley.

The rain brought lots of Cannon inside for lunch yesterday.

Project Wrap-in is  Wednesday, December 11th. All upper school students are required to bring in a holiday gift for a young boy or girl by the

11th. These gifts will be donated to local charities. Any additional wrapping paper, tape, or scissors will be greatly appreciated!

 

    After School Events:

[ Basketball – Boys JV 4:30 PM Away Location: Greensboro Day School Basketball – Boys JV vs Greensboro Day

Working during free time.

Parent/Student Meeting – Trip to Guatemala 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Location: Foundation Hall [More Details]

Seniors enjoy their hall space overlooking the football field.

Juniors enjoyed the Commons during student choice.

[ Basketball – Boys Varsity 7:30 PM Away Location: Greensboro Day School Basketball – Boys Varsity vs Greensboro Day School