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   ” Sometimes you will will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.”-Dr. Seuss

Follow Day 3  Schedule                   Social Studies Drops

Birthdays: Jacqueline Marks

House Standings
36	123	213	129

Andrew Redding demonstrated RESPECT for the community when he cleaned up a table outside after his friends trashed it.

Bryce Estes, Michael Baker, Nick Parenica and Tim Bunten showed KINDNESS & RESPECT to the speaker during Freshmen Seminar.

Price Dawson showed PASSION by staying through drop with some classmates to finish an Anatomy & Physiology lab! Go seniors!

Madeleine Farrington, Emily Malmstrom, and Claire Malia showed KINDNESS by helping Ms. Wittman find her cell phone with the “find my iPhone” app. Brilliant.

Sydney Green, Katie McClanahan, and Megan Hendry demonstrated PASSION by sharing their perspectivse on how to make the most out of high school with the Class of 2017 during Monday’s Student Life Block!

Reed Harmon showed PASSION by staying through drop with some classmates to finish an Anatomy & Physiology lab! Go seniors!

Donovan Patterson showed KINDNESS when he helped Mrs. McClanahan when she was struggling to get in the door with the cheer teams’ lunch!  Thank you Donovan!

Public Proclamation

President Andrew spoke to the Cannon community about 9/11

Freshmen seminar will be held in the Library Annex today.

CAMO Cannon tshirts will be sold for 10 dollars in front of foundation hall Thursday (9/12) and Friday (9/13). Camo may also be the theme for Friday’s game:)

The Justice League….Are you looking for something to do this weekend? The 19^th annual Festival of India is taking place in uptown Charlotte. The goal of the Festival of India is to expose people to the rich mosaic of different art, crafts, languages, couture, and cuisine from the various regions of India. The 19^th Annual Festival of India takes place at the Belk Theater, 130 North Tryon Street on Saturday 9/14 and Sunday 9/15  (12:00pm to 7:00 pm)

There will be a meeting of all girls interested in playing softball on Thursday, September 12 at 11:30 am in the Annex of the Library.  Please plan to meet Coach Reynolds there if you are interested in playing softball in the spring of 2014!

Clarke/Owens  advisory showing fun patriotic side!

This week the History Department will sponsor a three day lunchtime screening and discussion of the film 9/11. We will  continue in the movie room on Friday. All are welcome to attend.

Tennis Club: This Friday, the 13th, make sure you stop by to see Kate Beckman during lunch or during Student Choice in the hall outside Foundation Hall and let tennis club know who your partner will be for this years tennis tournament! Only rule: No two competitive tennis players may be partners.Thanks to everyone who signed up at the club fair and all those who forgot, don’t worry come on Friday with your partner and we will add you into the bracket no problem, including teachers and staff!!!!  And do not forget, it is perfectly fine if you have never even touched a racquet before, it still bunches of fun! 

students lined up to register for WInterm.

There will be an interest meeting for all boys interested in playing lacrosse for Cannon School in the spring of 2014 on Thursday, September 12 at 11:15 pm in Foundation Hall.  Please plan to attend this meeting if you are interested in playing lacrosse this spring.

Spirit Club Meeting: Thursday (September 12) at 11:15 in Mrs. Zelaya’s room to talk about the theme for the game Friday!

Counselor Hoffman getting to know Freshmen.

SOPHOMORES: Are you ready for Outward Bound? We hope you are breaking your boots in! Wear your hiking boots any day between now and next week & earn house points! We will visit advisories one day this week and the advisories that have the most number of boot wearers will compete for house points.

Juniors and Seniors: Sign up on Family Connections to meet with college representatives from:Christopher Newport University – September 12^th.Washington University in St. Louis – September 12^th VA Tech – September 13^th

SENIORS – Have you been contacted by an organization named QUESTBRIDGE?  If you have heard from this organization by email or snail mail, please let your college counselor know right away.  This is a wonderful organization that matches eligible students to high quality colleges and universities.  The deadline to apply for this college matching process is September 27.  Please let your counselor know if you have been offered this opportunity.

After School Events:

Cross Country – Coed Varsity 4:30 PM Away Location: Hagen Stone Park Cross Country – Coed Varsity vs Greensboro Day School

Ambiance for Winterm Registration.

Volleyball – Girls JV 5:00 PM Home Location: Cannon School Volleyball – Girls JV vs Charlotte Latin

Soccer (Fall) – Boys JV 5:00 PM Away Location: Charlotte Latin Soccer (Fall) – Boys JV vs Charlotte Latin

[ Soccer (Fall) – Boys Varsity 7:00 PM Away Location: Charlotte Latin

   ” When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life you have a thousand reasons to smile.”-unknown

Follow Day 2 Schedule                   Math Drops

Birthdays: Ryan Murphy, Aaron Foreman, Harry Mckay, Jordan Lauher

Shout out to Ms. Eury’s advisory who won the contest for creating the best video about safety at Cannon School. House points given to Humanitas!

David Matthew Gordon and Max Krumdiek showed KINDNESS when they helped paint the spirit rock last week for Maija Roses in order to show support for her swimming accomplishments.

Andrew Reddig demonstrated PASSION when he took the initiative to send an email about joining a service club because he missed the Club Fair on Friday. WTG, Andrew!

Taylor Bunten demonstrated INTEGRITY when she turned in a sum of money she found in the parking lot.

House Standings
36	123	213	129

Public Proclamation

Important meeting for all girls playing basketball this season.Grades 9 -12.Wednesday Sept. 11 first of lunch. Lobby of Boswell gym.

Math drop leaves time for work !

Relay For Life will be hosting an interest meeting in Foundation Hall during lunch today! If you’re interested in helping support or volunteer for CR Squared (the obstacle course that took place during Fall House Games), be sure to come to the meeting! We’ll start planning and talking about other fundraisers such as Pancake Day, Butter Braids, and CTC bake sales. All of our money raised will benefit the American Cancer Society. We look forward to seeing you there! If you can’t make the meeting but are interested, email Angela Poffenbaugh at apoffenbaugh@cannonschool.org.

This week the History Department will sponsor a three day lunchtime screening and discussion of the film 9/11. We will  continue in the movie room on Wednesday and Friday. All are welcome to attend.

Tennis Club: This Friday, the 13th, make sure you stop by to see Kate Beckman during lunch or during Student Choice in the hall outside Foundation Hall and let tennis club know who your partner will be for this years tennis tournament! Only rule: No two competitive tennis players may be partners.Thanks to everyone who signed up at the club fair and all those who forgot, don’t worry come on Friday with your partner and we will add you into the bracket no problem, including teachers and staff!!!!  And do not forget, it is perfectly fine if you have never even touched a racquet before, it still bunches of fun! 

There will be an interest meeting for all boys interested in playing lacrosse for Cannon School in the spring of 2014 on Thursday, September 12 at 11:15 pm in Foundation Hall.  Please plan to attend this meeting if you are interested in playing lacrosse this spring.

Corbin got a cougar growl yesterday for showing kindnesspirit club meeting on the advisory agenda? The meeting is set for Thursday (September 12) at 11:15 in Mrs. Zelaya’s room to talk about the theme for the game Friday! 

Spirit Club Meeting: Thursday (September 12) at 11:15 in Mrs. Zelaya’s room to talk about the theme for the game Friday!

SOPHOMORES: Are you ready for Outward Bound? We hope you are breaking your boots in! Wear your hiking boots any day between now and next week & earn house points! We will visit advisories one day this week and the advisories that have the most number of boot wearers will compete for house points

Enjoying time in commons.

toward the Gossage Cup!

Juniors: Please report to Room 616 during your Math Drop on Wednesday, September 11^th for a College Counseling session.  Bring your laptop and password for Family Connections.  If you do not remember your password please email kmcclanahan@cannonschool.org prior to your Wednesday drop.

Juniors and Seniors: Sign up on Family Connections to meet with college representatives from:Christopher Newport University – September 12^th.Washington University in St. Louis – September 12^th VA Tech – September 13^th

SENIORS – Have you been contacted by an organization named QUESTBRIDGE?  If you have heard from this organization by email or snail mail, please let your college counselor know right away.  This is a wonderful organization that matches eligible students to high quality colleges and universities.  The deadline to apply for this college matching process is September 27.  Please let your counselor know if you have been offered this opportunity.

After School Events:

Outward Bound Parent Meeting 6:15 PM to 7:00 PM Location: Foundation Hall [More Details]

Sophomores breaking in their hiking boots in preparation for Outward Bound.

Making the Most of High School 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Location: Taylor Hall [More Details]

Staying Focused for College Planning – Grade 10 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Location: Foundation Hall [More Details]

Students enjoy their free time in the commons.

   ” You can’t start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading the last one.”-unknown

Follow Day 1Schedule                   English Drops

Birthdays: Dawson Price, Michael Sofio

Jordan Wallace demonstrated TEAMWORK when she helped Dean Booker with a delivery!  Way to go, Jordan!!!

Ben Szilagyi and Derek Gordon showed KINDNESS when he helped Mrs. McClanahan move a heavy board down from the attic to College Counseling.  Thank you Ben and Derek!

David Shaw and Dante Lowe showed KINDNESS when they helped a teacher move a big tent.

Corbin Pomykata demonstrated TEAMWORK when he helped Dean Booker with a mess in the atrium!  Way to go, Corbin!!!

Public Proclamation

On Wednesday 9/11, we will observe a moment of remembrance for the victims of the 9/11 attack.  Andrew Newman will read a brief statement during Advisory and then ask us to remain silent for a moment.  In addition, we will relax the dress code a bit and show solidarity by inviting students to wear Red, White, and Blue (no sweats, yoga pants, or leggings, please). We invite faculty and students to a relaxed dress day if you are willing to sport your patriotic colors as well.  Denim included.

Important meeting for all girls playing basketball this season.Grades 9 -12.Wednesday Sept. 11 first of lunch. Lobby of Boswell gym.

Counselor Mee advises sophomores about getting involved.

Relay For Life will be hosting an interest meeting in Foundation Hall during lunch on Wednesday! If you’re interested in helping support or volunteer for CR Squared (the obstacle course that took place during Fall House Games), be sure to come to the meeting! We’ll start planning and talking about other fundraisers such as Pancake Day, Butter Braids, and CTC bake sales. All of our money raised will benefit the American Cancer Society. We look forward to seeing you there! If you can’t make the meeting but are interested, email Angela Poffenbaugh at apoffenbaugh@cannonschool.org.

This week the History Department will sponsor a three day lunchtime screening and discussion of the film 9/11. We will begin Tuesday in Foundation Hall and continue in the movie room on Wednesday and Friday. All are welcome to attend.

Lost and found: please check out the lost and found cubbies on the second floor to see if you left behind any large items.Smaller items like car keys, jewelry and other odds and ends can be found in Mrs. Pinto’s office. Please come claim your things before they are brought to Goodwill.

 Calling all future House Impetus leaders! Are you interested in learning more about the inner workings of the House System? Are you crazy about the Gossage Cup? Are you a leader who hasn’t had the chance to shine at Cannon yet? This opportunity is for you! House Impetus is looking for 3 leadership interns (2 sophomores and 1 junior) for the 2013-14 school year. Interns will have the unique ability to learn about the new house system while helping their house leaders bring home this year’s Gossage Cup. Interns should be organized and have a go-getter attitude, but we are most interested in finding interns that exude Impetus’ motto – “Enthusiasm for Life.”If any of this applies to you, please e-mail Miss Kundel (lkundel@cannonschool.org) with your application. The application should be a 1 page, MLA formatted document that answers the following 2 questions. 1. Why are you interested in leadership? What specifically excites you about working in the House System? 2. What new ideas do you have for the House System? What unique abilities/traits/passions can you bring to the table? We look forward to hearing from you all by Sep.11.

There will be an interest meeting for all boys interested in playing lacrosse for Cannon School in the spring of 2014 on Thursday, September 12 at 11:15 pm in Foundation Hall.  Please plan to attend this meeting if you are interested in playing lacrosse this spring.

SOPHOMORES: Are you ready for Outward Bound? We hope you are breaking your boots in! Wear your hiking boots any day between now and next week & earn house points! We will visit advisories one day this week and the advisories that have the most number of boot wearers will compete for house points toward the Gossage Cup!

Juniors: Please report to Room 616 during your Math Drop on Wednesday, September 11^th for a College Counseling session.  Bring your laptop and password for Family Connections.  If you do not remember your password please email kmcclanahan@cannonschool.org prior to your Wednesday drop.

A panel of upperclassmen share their strategies for making the best of freshmen year.

Juniors and Seniors: Sign up on Family Connections to meet with college representatives from:Christopher Newport University – September 12^th.Washington University in St. Louis – September 12^th VA Tech – September 13^th

SENIORS – Have you been contacted by an organization named QUESTBRIDGE?  If you have heard from this organization by email or snail mail, please let your college counselor know right away.  This is a wonderful organization that matches eligible students to high quality colleges and universities.  The deadline to apply for this college matching process is September 27.  Please let your counselor know if you have been offered this opportunity.

After School Events:

Cannon’s soccer team rocks!

 Soccer (Fall) – Boys Varsity
7:00 PM
Away
Location: Covenant Day School
Soccer (Fall) – Boys Varsity vs Covenant Day School

   ” Crying is Not a sign you’re weak. Since birth it’s been a sign that you’re alive.”-unknown

Follow Day 5 Schedule                   No Drops

Student life: 10:20-11:15

Freshmen – Foundation Hall  Sophomores- Library Anex   Juniors and Seniors advisory rooms

Birthdays: none 

Sherry Harley demonstrated TEAMWORK and PASSION when she graciously and courageously volunteered to guest lecture Miss Kundel’s English 3 classes

Ms. Harley was guest speaker in several English III classes.

 Andrew Newman demonstrated KINDNESS and respect for his classmate Majia Roses by painting the spirit rock for her accomplishments in swimming and return to Cannon School.

Dara  Tokunboh showed PASSION and TEAMWORK with her majestic torches for the Integritas Display. Integritas ON FIRE!

Dom made the North Carolina All state Orchestra.

Public Proclamation

Lost and found: please check out the lost and found cubbies on the second floor to see if you left behind any large items.Smaller items like car keys, jewelry and other odds and ends can be found in Mrs. Pinto’s office. Please come claim your things before they are brought to Goodwill.

 Calling all future House Impetus leaders! Are you interested in learning more about the inner workings of the House System? Are you crazy about the Gossage Cup? Are you a leader who hasn’t had the chance to shine at Cannon yet? This opportunity is for you! House Impetus is looking for 3 leadership interns (2 sophomores and 1 junior) for the 2013-14 school year. Interns will have the unique ability to learn about the new house system while helping their house leaders bring home this year’s Gossage Cup. Interns should be organized and have a go-getter attitude, but we are most interested in finding interns that exude Impetus’ motto – “Enthusiasm for Life.”If any of this applies to you, please e-mail Miss Kundel (lkundel@cannonschool.org) with your application. The application should be a 1 page, MLA formatted document that answers the following 2 questions. 1. Why are you interested in leadership? What specifically excites you about working in the House System? 2. What new ideas do you have for the House System? What unique abilities/traits/passions can you bring to the table? We look forward to hearing from you all by Sep.11.

Mr. Cobb enjoys first Reading Invasion at Cannon.

Sra. Zelaya would like to thank all the club leaders who participated in the club fair on Friday.  It was a huge success because of your dedication to your passions!!  Please remember to CC Sra. Zelaya (mzelaya@cannon…) on club emails that announce meeting dates and times.  Let me know if I can help you in any way.  Happy Clubbing!

one of the many creative club fair booths.

Juniors and Seniors: Sign up on Family Connections to meet with college representatives from:Christopher Newport University – September 12^th.Washington University in St. Louis – September 12^th VA Tech – September 13^th

SENIORS – Have you been contacted by an organization named QUESTBRIDGE?  If you have heard from this organization by email or snail mail, please let your college counselor know right away.  This is a wonderful organization that matches eligible students to high quality colleges and universities.  The deadline to apply for this college matching process is September 27.  Please let your counselor know if you have been offered this opportunity.

After School Events:

Mrs. Hoffman enjoyed time to read.

Tennis (Fall) Girls JV
4:15 PM
Home
Location: Cannon School
Tennis (Fall) Girls JV vs Charlotte Catholic

Upper School Parent Orientation and Back-to-School Night
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Taylor Hall
[More Details

Girls team rally’s to support one another.

Boys run hard at the Cannon Cross country invitational this past Saturday

   ” A Positive attitude is contagious. Don’t wait to catch it, be a carrier!”-unknown

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Student life: Club and Service fair in Taylor Hall

Birthday:  Mary McReynolds 9/6

Raiselle Swick 9/7, Mary Mackin 9/8

Mr. Taylor’s class showing their passion on his white board.

Mr. Chris Taylor demonstrated TEAMWORK and KINDNESS by allowing a group of overzealous sophomores to take over his classroom and white board at lunch in order to study for AP European History.

Philip Jewell, Chris Batchelor, Daniel Wyatt, and Ryan Murphy demonstrated TEAMWORK when they helped repair a wall hanging in the US hallway.

Chris Batchelor, and Vikas Kejriwal showed KINDNESS when they volunteered to open the wall in the library after Thursday morning’s parent meeting.

 Mary Margaret Campbell and Courtney Nelson helped a friend (who is walking on crutches) with her books and backpack. Way to show KINDNESS.

  Dom Pelucio made it into the 2013 North Carolina Honors All-State Orchestra!  Only students who made it into the Western and Eastern Regional Honor Orchestra last school year are allowed to participate.  Then the top students are selected based on audition.  Dom is the first student from Cannon School to make it into this orchestra so it is a huge honor!  Please help me celebrate him! way to show PASSION for your work Dom! He will perform in Winston-Salem on November 10^th if you are interested in coming to the concert!

Annie Earnshaw demonstrated INTEGRITY when she turned in five dollars that were found in the Commons.

Ben Wyatt demonstrated INTEGRITY when he arranged to take a test he would be missing for a sporting event in advance.  Way to go, Ben!

Liz Wahid demonstrated KINDNESS when she went out of her way to run an errand for Mrs. Stavrakas.  Thanks Liz!

Joe Joe Vaccaro demonstrated INTEGRITY when he told MS. Harley that she put up the answers on haiku instead of the actual worksheet.

Public Proclamations

Today during Advisory students will receive an individualized Winterm 2014 Registration Form. At http://www.cannonschool.org/uswinterm you will find all you need to successfully register for Winterm courses.

The first Cannon Reading invasion is today during student choice from 1:05-1:30 in the quad. Grab a book and join us!The idea is simple- students, faculty, and staff bring something to read and “invade” a space on campus. Cannon Reading Invasion is not a book club but a time to come together during the school day to enjoy the act of reading and to remind our fellow Cougars that reading is an important part of our lives.

President Andrew cares for the fish tank in the commons

 Calling all future House Impetus leaders! Are you interested in learning more about the inner workings of the House System? Are you crazy about the Gossage Cup? Are you a leader who hasn’t had the chance to shine at Cannon yet? This opportunity is for you! House Impetus is looking for 3 leadership interns (2 sophomores and 1 junior) for the 2013-14 school year. Interns will have the unique ability to learn about the new house system while helping their house leaders bring home this year’s Gossage Cup. Interns should be organized and have a go-getter attitude, but we are most interested in finding interns that exude Impetus’ motto – “Enthusiasm for Life.”If any of this applies to you, please e-mail Miss Kundel (lkundel@cannonschool.org) with your application. The application should be a 1 page, MLA formatted document that answers the following 2 questions. 1. Why are you interested in leadership? What specifically excites you about working in the House System? 2. What new ideas do you have for the House System? What unique abilities/traits/passions can you bring to the table? We look forward to hearing from you all by Sep.11.

FRESHMEN: The deadline to apply for the internship with the Honor Council is today.  See Ms. Lineberger for details.

Sophomore: English students interested in attending the Shakespeare play Romeo and Juliet on Oct 3rd  please contact Mrs. Kundel today. Don’t miss out!

Juniors and Seniors: Sign up on Family Connections to meet with college representatives from:Christopher Newport University – September 12^th.Washington University in St. Louis – September 12^th VA Tech – September 13^th

SENIORS – Have you been contacted by an organization named QUESTBRIDGE?  If you have heard from this organization by email or snail mail, please let your college counselor know right away.  This is a wonderful organization that matches eligible students to high quality colleges and universities.  The deadline to apply for this college matching process is September 27.  Please let your counselor know if you have been offered this opportunity.

Cannon’s soccer team played a fabulous game last night.

science drop leaves time for conversation about outdoor adventures

After School Events:

students enjoy lunch and conversation .

   “Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age, and dreams are forever.”- Walt Disney

Follow Day 3 Schedule                   Science Drops

Birthday:  none 

Jessica Abel showed INTEGRITY when she stayed after class to pick up trash that other students had left behind.

Katherine LeClair showed INTEGRITY because she knew she was going to miss her afternoon Geometry class, Catherine came to another Geometry class during her drop period!

Public Proclamations

Sophomore English students interested in attending the Shakespeare play Romeo and Juliet on Oct 3rd  please contact Mrs. Kundel today. Don’t miss out!

 FRESHMEN: The deadline to apply for the internship with the Honor Council is Friday 9/6.  See Ms. Lineberger for details.

If you have science drop F period (12-1 today) show up in Mr. Coggins’ room for a 40 minute yoga practice. Mats and blocks are available for your use. Why not?

SENIORS – Have you been contacted by an organization named QUESTBRIDGE?  If you have heard from this organization by email or snail mail, please let your college counselor know right away.  This is a wonderful organization that matches eligible students to high quality colleges and universities.  The deadline to apply for this college matching process is September 27.  Please let your counselor know if you have been offered this opportunity.

Juniors and Seniors: Register on Family Connections to meet with a College Representative from Bucknell University.  He will be in Room 616 Thursday, September 5^th at 12:25! 

world language drop in the commons

The first Cannon Reading invasion is a way to celebrate our school’s passion for reading, to enjoy our school’s beautiful campus, and to share some quality time with members of our school community.The idea is simple- students, faculty, and staff bring something to read and “invade” a space on campus. Cannon Reading Invasion is not a book club but a time to come together during the school day to enjoy the act of reading and to remind our fellow Cougars that reading is an important part of our lives.The first Cannon Reading Invasion is scheduled for Friday, September 6^th during student choice (1:05 pm to 1:30 pm). We will “invade” the quad.The entire Cannon School community is invited to join fellow Cougars for some reading and relaxing in our most beautiful spaces on campus.

Calling all future House Impetus leaders! Are you interested in learning more about the inner workings of the House System? Are you crazy about the Gossage Cup? Are you a leader who hasn’t had the chance to shine at Cannon yet? This opportunity is for you! House Impetus is looking for 3 leadership interns (2 sophomores and 1 junior) for the 2013-14 school year. Interns will have the unique ability to learn about the new house system while helping their house leaders bring home this year’s Gossage Cup. Interns should be organized and have a go-getter attitude, but we are most interested in finding interns that exude Impetus’ motto – “Enthusiasm for Life.”If any of this applies to you, please e-mail Miss Kundel (lkundel@cannonschool.org) with your application. The application should be a 1 page, MLA formatted document that answers the following 2 questions. 1. Why are you interested in leadership? What specifically excites you about working in the House System? 2. What new ideas do you have for the House System? What unique abilities/traits/passions can you bring to the table? We look forward to hearing from you all by Sep.11.

After School Events:

   “Motivation is like the tide. It raises everyone up when it comes in. “-Bill Burch

Follow Day 2 Schedule                   World Language Drops

Birthday: Nikolas Reid

   Jodi Jackson demonstrated KINDNESS and TEAMWORK when she offered a freshman advice on how to seek out help from a teacher and other study techniques.  So awesome!!!

Mackenzie Hanby demonstrated PASSION for learning when she was going to miss her afternoon Geometry class and she went to another Geometry class during her drop period!

Public Proclamations

 FRESHMEN: The deadline to apply for the internship with the Honor Council is Friday 9/6.  See Ms. Lineberger for details.

Mr. Davis spends his arts drop talking with students

SENIORS – Have you been contacted by an organization named QUESTBRIDGE?  If you have heard from this organization by email or snail mail, please let your college counselor know right away.  This is a wonderful organization that matches eligible students to high quality colleges and universities.  The deadline to apply for this college matching process is September 27.  Please let your counselor know if you have been offered this opportunity.

Juniors and Seniors: Register on Family Connections to meet with a College Representative from Bucknell University.  He will be in Room 616 Thursday, September 5^th at 12:25!

Cannon School’s men’s A Cappella group will be holding auditions for the 2013-2014 season.   Auditions will be held in the Piano Lab on Wednesday, September 4^th during lunch (11:30am).   All gentlemen with vocal experience are encouraged to audition, especially those with vocal percussive skills.  See Mr. Herder or any member of “The Gentlemen” for more information.

The first Cannon Reading invasion is a way to celebrate our school’s passion for reading, to enjoy our school’s beautiful campus, and to share some quality time with members of our school community.The idea is simple- students, faculty, and staff bring something to read and “invade” a space on campus. Cannon Reading Invasion is not a book club but a time to come together during the school day to enjoy the act of reading and to remind our fellow Cougars that reading is an important part of our lives.The first Cannon Reading Invasion is scheduled for Friday, September 6^th during student choice (1:05 pm to 1:30 pm). We will “invade” the quad.The entire Cannon School community is invited to join fellow Cougars for some reading and relaxing in our most beautiful spaces on campus.

students enjoying drop and working hard.

Calling all future House Impetus leaders! Are you interested in learning more about the inner workings of the House System? Are you crazy about the Gossage Cup? Are you a leader who hasn’t had the chance to shine at Cannon yet? This opportunity is for you! House Impetus is looking for 3 leadership interns (2 sophomores and 1 junior) for the 2013-14 school year. Interns will have the unique ability to learn about the new house system while helping their house leaders bring home this year’s Gossage Cup. Interns should be organized and have a go-getter attitude, but we are most interested in finding interns that exude Impetus’ motto – “Enthusiasm for Life.”If any of this applies to you, please e-mail Miss Kundel (lkundel@cannonschool.org) with your application. The application should be a 1 page, MLA formatted document that answers the following 2 questions. 1. Why are you interested in leadership? What specifically excites you about working in the House System? 2. What new ideas do you have for the House System? What unique abilities/traits/passions can you bring to the table? We look forward to hearing from you all! 

After School Events:

   “The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers. But above all, the world needs dreamers who do.”-unknown

Follow Day 1 Schedule                   Art drops

Birthdays:  Joe Trojan 8/30, Will Schmitt 9/1, Austin Cindric 9/2, Claudia Michaels 9/2, Calista Hnilica 9/2

Birthday party for Dean Trojan

Caroline Malmstrom today

Ms. Wittman and her students in Biology D Block class demonstrated PASSION as they explored an alternative assessment method that highlighted Adaptive Expertise.

Dylan Housman demonstrated a PASSION for recycling when he couldn’t find a recycling bin on campus so he took his water bottle home to recycle it.

Devon McCarthy demonstrated KINDNESS when he cheerfully held the door for a student whose hands were loaded down with books.

Adam Swez showed KINDNESS when he volunteered technical assistance to help Ms. Hoffman set up for a meeting.

Public Proclamations

 FRESHMEN: The deadline to apply for the internship with the Honor Council is Friday 9/6.  See Ms. Lineberger for details.

Freshman Seminar Locations (Tuesday and Wednesday)

Tuesday:If you have morning drop, you still report to Foundation Hall. If you have afternoon drop, you will report to the Library Annex.

Wednesday:If you have morning drop, you still report to the Library Annex.If you have afternoon drop, you will report to Foundation Hall.

Thanks for be adaptive!!! Mr. Trojan and Mrs. Huffman

Juniors and Seniors: Register on Family Connections to meet with a College Representative from the University of Rochester.  He will be in Room 616 today at 12:25!

Juniors and Seniors: Register on Family Connections to meet with a College Representative from Bucknell University.  He will be in Room 616 Thursday, September 5^th at 12:25!

Cannon School’s men’s A Cappella group will be holding auditions for the 2013-2014 season.   Auditions will be held in the Piano Lab on Wednesday, September 4^th during lunch (11:30am).   All gentlemen with vocal experience are encouraged to audition, especially those with vocal percussive skills.  See Mr. Herder or any member of “The Gentlemen” for more information.

The first Cannon Reading invasion is a way to celebrate our school’s passion for reading, to enjoy our school’s beautiful campus, and to share some quality time with members of our school community.The idea is simple- students, faculty, and staff bring something to read and “invade” a space on campus. Cannon Reading Invasion is not a book club but a time to come together during the school day to enjoy the act of reading and to remind our fellow Cougars that reading is an important part of our lives.The first Cannon Reading Invasion is scheduled for Friday, September 6^th during student choice (1:05 pm to 1:30 pm). We will “invade” the quad.The entire Cannon School community is invited to join fellow Cougars for some reading and relaxing in our most beautiful spaces on campus.

Ms. Wittman’s biology class shows their passion.

Mrs. Hine’s advisory after their discussion of The Arrival.

Ms. Eury’s advisory planning their video on school safety.

Cannon Theater Company auditions for both the fall production of Rhinoceros and the winter production of Much Ado About Nothing will take place after school from Wednesday August 28 through Wednesday September 4. Students can sign up for a half-hour audition slot and pick up audition info by the Cannon Theater Company bulletin board located in the Upper School building inside the stairwell near Foundation Hall. Those students with fall athletic commitments who would like to audition for the winter production but aren’t available to audition after school will be able to sign up for an alternative audition time. Students only interested in doing tech for theater productions don’t need to audition, and there will be more info on tech in the coming weeks. Email Andy Macdonald at amacdonald@cannonschool.org with any questions.

After School Events:

celebrating Sydney

   “Sometimes the most ordinary things can be made extraordinary, simply by doing them with the right people.”- Elizabeth Green

Follow Day 5 Schedule                   No  Drop

10:20 -11:15 Advisory: Summer reading activity

Birthdays:  none

Sydney Green showed KINDNESS when she helped a new student learn how to take a screen snapshot in English Class.

Ryan Emerson demonstrated INTEGRITY when he turned in a cell phone that was left in the commons. Great job.

Go Daniel

Jordan Johnson, Jonathan Nephew, Daniel Patton, Zach Venos, Jordan Battle, and Kendall Applegate demonstrated TEAMWORK when they helped move some chairs from Taylor Hall to Boswell Gym. Grrr!

Brad Schlosser showed INTEGRITY when he kindly waited for and insisted that he should hold the door open for a teacher. So sweet.

Amy Clark displayed INTEGRITY when she did not open a confidential email meant for a faculty member and sent to her by accident.  Instead, she forwarded the unopened email to the teacher.

Cougar growl for Jordan

The Zelaya Advisory would like to recognize Alex Leck for demonstrating KINDNESS on a daily basis! Thank you for your smile!

Juliana Sirois showed KINDNESS today when she saw Miss Owens carrying a load of supplies to her classroom and offered to help!

Dr. Moyer addresses the Upper School students about the importance of adding value to a team on and off the field.

Public Proclamations

Leadership lunch today in foundation hall. Anyone interested in learning how to lead should attend these lunches. Everyone is encouraged and welcome! Bring your own lunch.

Cannon School’s men’s A Cappella group will be holding auditions for the 2013-2014 season.   Auditions will be held in the Piano Lab on Wednesday, September 4^th during lunch (11:30am).   All gentlemen with vocal experience are encouraged to audition, especially those with vocal percussive skills.  See Mr. Herder or any member of “The Gentlemen” for more information.

House Impetus will have a WHOLE HOUSE meeting, today  during Student Choice in Foundation Hall (9:50-10:15). Please come prepared with ideas and questions for your new house leaders. This is mandatory for all House Impetus members – but it should not take the entire Choice time. Try to think of this as one of our “practices” before the House Games. After all, we’ve gotta know the rules to master the game. House Impetus, let’s get pumped up to keep the Gossage Cup!

SENIORS – Have you been contacted by an organization named QUESTBRIDGE?  If you have heard from this organization by email or snail mail, please let your college counselor know right away.  This is a wonderful organization that matches eligible students to high quality colleges and universities.  The deadline to apply for this college matching process is September 27.

Honor Signing

The first Cannon Reading invasion is a way to celebrate our school’s passion for reading, to enjoy our school’s beautiful campus, and to share some quality time with members of our school community.The idea is simple- students, faculty, and staff bring something to read and “invade” a space on campus. Cannon Reading Invasion is not a book club but a time to come together during the school day to enjoy the act of reading and to remind our fellow Cougars that reading is an important part of our lives.The first Cannon Reading Invasion is scheduled for Friday, September 6^th during student choice (1:05 pm to 1:30 pm). We will “invade” the quad.The entire Cannon School community is invited to join fellow Cougars for some reading and relaxing in our most beautiful spaces on campus.

enjoying the new library

Cannon Theater Company auditions for both the fall production of Rhinoceros and the winter production of Much Ado About Nothing will take place after school from Wednesday August 28 through Wednesday September 4. Students can sign up for a half-hour audition slot and pick up audition info by the Cannon Theater Company bulletin board located in the Upper School building inside the stairwell near Foundation Hall. Those students with fall athletic commitments who would like to audition for the winter production but aren’t available to audition after school will be able to sign up for an alternative audition time. Students only interested in doing tech for theater productions don’t need to audition, and there will be more info on tech in the coming weeks. Email Andy Macdonald at amacdonald@cannonschool.org with any questions.

After School Events:

Volleyball – Girls Varsity 6:00 PM Away Location: Woodlawn School Volleyball – Girls Varsity vs Woodlawn School

upperclassmen during student choice

Soccer (Fall) – Boys Varsity 6:30 PM Away Location: North Raleigh Christian Soccer (Fall) – Boys Varsity vs North Raleigh Christian

   “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase”- Martin Luther King,Jr.

Follow Day 4 Schedule          no drop

12:05-1:00 Honor Code Signing in Taylor Hall

Birthdays:  none

Kamil Manzoor demonstrated KINDNESS when he  volunteered to clean the  board in French class.

Anna Poffenbaugh displayed KINDNESS when she helped her classmate pick his papers up when they fell on the floor.

Adele Marchant, Andrew Zelina, Mary Claire Farrington, Juliana Sirois, Daelyn Bentley-Gottel, Akash Kejriwal, and Jodie Jackson demonstrated PASSION when they took time away from their drops today to come talk to the freshman class about time management, planning, organization, et. al.

Will Yoder demonstrated PASSION for biology when he taught Ms. Otey something new .

Jack Amoroso showed KINDNESS when he helped an injured friend to his car.

Mrs. Huffman and upperclassmen sharing with freshmen their knowledge about organization.

Public Proclamations!

House Impetus will have a WHOLE HOUSE meeting, this Friday during Student Choice in Foundation Hall (9:50-10:15). Please come prepared with ideas and questions for your new house leaders. This is mandatory for all House Impetus members – but it should not take the entire Choice time. Try to think of this as one of our “practices” before the House Games. After all, we’ve gotta know the rules to master the game. House Impetus, let’s get pumped up to keep the Gossage Cup!

SENIORS – Have you been contacted by an organization named QUESTBRIDGE?  If you have heard from this organization by email or snail mail, please let your college counselor know right away.  This is a wonderful organization that matches eligible students to high quality colleges and universities.  The deadline to apply for this college matching process is September 27.  Please let your counselor know if you have been offered this opportunity

The first Cannon Reading invasion is a way to celebrate our school’s passion for reading, to enjoy our school’s beautiful campus, and to share some quality time with members of our school community.The idea is simple- students, faculty, and staff bring something to read and “invade” a space on campus. Cannon Reading Invasion is not a book club but a time to come together during the school day to enjoy the act of reading and to remind our fellow Cougars that reading is an important part of our lives.The first Cannon Reading Invasion is scheduled for Friday, September 6^th during student choice (1:05 pm to 1:30 pm). We will “invade” the quad.The entire Cannon School community is invited to join fellow Cougars for some reading and relaxing in our most beautiful spaces on campus.

Any student who is a LEADER of a current club or a new club must attend an informational meeting during lunch on Thursday, August 29^th at 11:30 in Sra. Zelaya’s room, US 512.  We will be going over very important information regarding the Club Fair and what you will need to do to prepare for it.  Please see Sra. Zelaya if you cannot attend.

Cannon Theater Company auditions for both the fall production of Rhinoceros and the winter production of Much Ado About Nothing will take place after school from Wednesday August 28 through Wednesday September 4. Students can sign up for a half-hour audition slot and pick up audition info by the Cannon Theater Company bulletin board located in the Upper School building inside the stairwell near Foundation Hall. Those students with fall athletic commitments who would like to audition for the winter production but aren’t available to audition after school will be able to sign up for an alternative audition time. Students only interested in doing tech for theater productions don’t need to audition, and there will be more info on tech in the coming weeks. Email Andy Macdonald at amacdonald@cannonschool.org with any questions.

Using their drop wisely!

After School Events: