ADVISRY AGENDA nov 6

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   ” You only have three choices in life: Give up, give in or give it all you’ve got.”-unknown

Day 4 No Drops

12:05-1:00 Academic Advising in Advisory  

          Birthdays:  Felix Lopez and Claire Malia

House Standings

Animus Shield Humanitas Shield 2 Impetus Shield Integritas Shield

 75

 28

85

27

                                                                                                                     

                                                                       Core Values:

 

 Hannah Stewart showed TEAMWORK when she helped an injured student with her bags and work

Donovan Patterson demonstrated INTEGRITY when he found money on a classroom chair and gave it to a teacher.

Nicole Hensley showed PASSION for photography when she entered her picture into the University Language Services contest. 

Photo of Clemson University, taken by Nicole Hensley

Photo of Clemson University, taken by Nicole Hensley

Please vote for photo using this link http://www.universitylanguage.com/finalists/

 

                 

                                                                                                                    Public Proclamations:

Rhinocorus gang downtown.

Rhinoceros gang downtown.

Come see Rhinoceros for yourself in Taylor Hall, playing November 14-16 at 7:00pm!

The Spanish Club will be throwing a Día de los Muertos celebration during Student Choice n Wednesday, November 6 in Mrs. Clarke’s room (Room 510).  There will be food, music and decorations.  All are welcome!

preparations for the spanish celebration

Preparations for Dia de los Muertos.

The first annual International Festival is scheduled for Thursday, November 21st during student life. The festival is a celebration of the many cultures that form the Upper School. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to represent the country of their heritage or a country of their “heart”.   If you are interested in representing a country or performing during the festival,  please contact Mr. Kmidowski for more information.

Do you like winning easy money? Well you’re in luck! The Class of 2014 Senior Gift Committee is holding an Upper School 50/50 raffle from November 4th to November 15th.Tickets are just $1 for 1, $3 for 4, or 5$ 10! Tickets will be sold outside of foundation hall everyday during lunch. Proceeds will go towards the purchase of  a Cannon School inflatable cougar sports tunnel (seen below) that will be used at outdoor athletic events! So stop by during lunch for your chance to win big and to support Cannon School spirit!Canton Ridge Cougar Mascot

Kevin Bain applauds Cannon for being on the right educational track!

Dr. Ken  Bain applauds Cannon for being on the right educational track!


 

 

 

 

 

Game faces for cr2 run.

Game faces for cr2 run.

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors please sign up on Family Connections to meet with college representatives from:     November 6thRhodes College (2:25) November 7th: Meredith College (12:55)

 JuniorsSeniors: The Princeton Review SAT Prep course can help students determine strengths and weaknesses, develop a study plan, and gauge

progress. The Winter course is open for registration at www.cannonschool.org/satprep. Space is limited, so please register early.

Perfect weather to be squirt during the run.

Perfect weather to be squirt during the  cr2 run.

 

 

                                                                                                                                   

      After School Events:

Teams launched their paper airplanes successfully in the new wing.

Teams launched their paper airplanes successfully in the new wing during house games.

Driver’s Education
3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Location: Foundation Hall
 

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ADVISORY AGENDA nov 5

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   ” Those who try to do something and fail are infinitely better than those who try to do nothing and succeed.”- Lloyd Jones

Day 3 Science Drops

 

          Birthdays:  none

House Standings

Animus Shield Humanitas Shield 2 Impetus Shield Integritas Shield

 75

 28

85

27

                                                                                                                     

                                                                       Core Values:

 

 

Colleen Hurley showed KINDNESS  when she helped Ms Mee update the College Counseling board in room 616.

Faculty root for students as they finish the Zombie Run.

Faculty root for students as they finish the Zombie Run.

                 

Kingpin fun.

Kingpin fun.

                   

Soumya Avva, Morgan Batley, Alli Bunten, Annie Earnshaw, Emily Jin, Katherine LeClair, Makenzie O’Brien, Noelle Ross, and Taylor Stevanovski showed INTEGRITY when they picked up a bunch of trash, including Starburst wrappers that other freshmen had left on the floor.  Thank you, ladies!!!!

                                                                                                 Public Proclamations:

Congratulations to the cast and crew of Rhinoceros for a successful performance at the North Carolina Theater Conference High School Play Festival! Cannon Theater Company received seven awards for their production, including Honorable Mention Distinguished Play. Come see Rhinoceros for yourself in Taylor Hall, playing November 14-16 at 7:00pm!

Just some of the outstanding actors from Rhinocerus.

Just some of the outstanding actors from Rhinocerus.

Some awards given : Dylan  Housman and Jack  – Excellence in Live Music, Mr. Macdonald- Excellence in Directing, Logan Foster- Excellence in Acting- Male,Madeleine Nagy- Excellence in Costuming, Adam Swez- Excellence in Stage Management, Cannon School Cast of Rhinoceros- Outstanding Ensemble

Happy Election Day! The US library annex is closed today in order to serve as a polling place for county elections. Students may use the main section of the library.

Fitness challenge during Cr2 .

Fitness challenge during Cr2 .

The Spanish Club will be throwing a Día de los Muertos celebration during Student Choice on Wednesday, November 6 in Mrs. Clarke’s room (Room 510).  There will be food, music and decorations.  All are welcome!

Seniors begin to commit to schools. Congratulations!

Seniors begin to commit to schools. Congratulations!

The first annual International Festival is scheduled for Thursday, November 21st during student life. The festival is a celebration of the many cultures that form the Upper School. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to represent the country of their heritage or a country of their “heart”.   If you are interested in representing a country or performing during the festival,  please contact Mr. Kmidowski for more information.

Balloon stomp was a success during House Games.

Balloon stomp was a success during House Games.

Do you like winning easy money? Well you’re in luck! The Class of 2014 Senior Gift Committee is holding an Upper School 50/50 raffle from November 4th to November 15th.Tickets are just $1 for 1, $3 for 4, or 5$ 10! Tickets will be sold outside of foundation hall everyday during lunch. Proceeds will go towards the purchase of  a Cannon School inflatable cougar sports tunnel (seen below) that will be used at outdoor athletic events! So stop by during lunch for your chance to win big and to support Cannon School spirit!

Canton Ridge Cougar Mascot

 

 

Teams gather for Cr2 race.

Teams gather for Cr2 race.

 

 

 Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors please sign up on Family Connections to meet with college representatives from:   November 5th: Carleton College (8:40)   November 6th:

Scary Zombie manages a smile during House Games.

Scary Zombie manages a smile during House Games.

Rhodes College (2:25) November 7th: Meredith College (12:55)

House Impetus rallies !

House Impetus rallies !

 JuniorsSeniors: The Princeton Review SAT Prep course can help students determine strengths and weaknesses, develop a study plan, and gauge

progress. The Winter course is open for registration at www.cannonschool.org/satprep. Space is limited, so please register early.

 

 

                                                                                                                                   

Mrs. Morrell brings the fun!

Mrs. Morrell brings the fun!

      After School Events:

MS and US Field Trip – Durham Performing Arts Center
11/5/2013 3:30 PM

Mr. Hurtado hides in the woods to cheer on competitors .

Mr. Hurtado hides in the woods to cheer on competitors .

to 11/6/2013 12:30 AM
Location: Durham, NC
[More Details]

Driver’s Education
3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Location: Foundation Hall
Freshmen enjoy House games!

Freshmen enjoy House games!

SAT Fall Review
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Upper School Room 505
[More Details]
Integritas Rallies.

Integritas Rallies.

Whoop whoop!

Whoop whoop!

The Maria DeHaas Lecture Series presents Dr. Ken Bain
7:00 PM
Location: Taylor Hall

 

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ADVISORY AGENDA nov 4

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   “The tongue has no bones, but is strong enough to break a heart. So be careful with your words.”-unknown

Day 2 World Language Drops

 

          Birthdays:  Joseph Wilson and Corbin Pomykata

House Standings

Animus Shield Humanitas Shield 2 Impetus Shield Integritas Shield

 75

 28

85

27

                                                                                                                     

                                                                       Core Values:

House Integritas had fun and enjoyed all the games.

House Integritas had fun and enjoyed all the games.

 Shout out to teachers, staff and students who helped to make the House Games wonderful! Thank you for all your hard work and good spirit.

 

                                      

                                                                                                 Public Proclamations:

Do you like winning easy money? Well you’re in luck! The Class of 2014 Senior Gift Committee is holding an Upper School 50/50 raffle from November 4th to November 15th.Tickets are just $1 for 1, $3 for 4, or 5$ 10! Tickets will be sold outside of foundation hall everyday during lunch. Proceeds will go towards the purchase of  a Cannon School inflatable cougar sports tunnel (seen below) that will be used at outdoor athletic events! So stop by during lunch for your chance to win big and to support Cannon School spirit!

Canton Ridge Cougar Mascot

Any upper school student who is interested in participating on the co-ed varsity swim team this winter should contact assistant Coach Leigh Northrup at lnorthrup@cannonschool.org  to gather more information.  Practice begins Monday November 4 at 6:00 am at the YMCA swimming pool.  For more information please contact Coach Northrup.

 

Members of House Impetus helped to cool off runners on the Zombie run.

Members of House Impetus helped to cool off runners on the Zombie run.

 Juniors: Report to Room 616 during your World Language drop on November 4th for a College Planning session.  You need to bring your laptop to this meeting!

Advisee and Advisor unite at local football game. Awww!

Advisee and Advisor unite at local football game. Awww!

 

 Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors please sign up on Family Connections to meet with college representatives from:   November 5th: Carleton College (8:40)   November 6th: Rhodes College (2:25) November 7th: Meredith College (12:55)

Zombies manage to smile and fun too.

Zombies manage to smile and fun too.

 JuniorsSeniors: The Princeton Review SAT Prep course can help students determine strengths and weaknesses, develop a study plan, and gauge

progress. The Winter course is open for registration at www.cannonschool.org/satprep. Space is limited, so please register early.

 

 

                                                                                                                                   

      After School Events:

 

Seniors show Halloween Spirit.

Seniors show Halloween Spirit.

Varsity Basketball Tryouts
2:30 PM
Location: Boswell Gym
[More Details]
Obstacle course is no obstacle for juniors.

Obstacle course is no obstacle for juniors.

Faculty let loose on House game day!

Faculty let loose on House game day!


Driver’s Education
3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Location: Foundation Hall
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ADVISORY AGENDA nov 1

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   ” A good life is when you smile often, dream big, laugh a lot and realize how blessed you are for what you have.”- unknown

No school today. Parent teacher conferences

 

          Birthdays:  Amelia Clark

House Standings

Animus Shield Humanitas Shield 2 Impetus Shield Integritas Shield

 75

 28

85

27

                                                                                                                     

                                                                       Core Values:

Booker showed his enthusiasm and spirit throughout the day.

Booker showed his enthusiasm and spirit throughout the day.

 Shout out to Dean Booker and the Committee that planned House Games!  Amazing day . Fun was had by all!

 

                                      

                                                                                                 Public Proclamations:

 

“Do you like winning easy money? Well you’re in luck! The Class of 2014 Senior Gift Committee is holding an Upper School 50/50 raffle from November 4th to November 15th.

Tickets are just $1 for 1, $3 for 4, or 5$ 10! Tickets will be sold outside of foundation hall everyday during lunch. Proceeds will go to a Cannon School

Trivia game

Trivia game

inflatable cougar sports tunnel (seen below) that will be used at outdoor athletic events! So stop by during lunch for your chance to win big and to support Cannon School spirit!”

Canton Ridge Cougar Mascot

Any upper school student who is interested in participating on the co-ed varsity swim team this winter should contact assistant Coach Leigh Northrup at lnorthrup@cannonschool.org  to gather more information.  Practice begins Monday November 4 at 6:00 am at the YMCA swimming pool.  For more information please contact Coach Northrup.

Halloween all the way!

Halloween all the way!

 

 Juniors: Report to Room 616 during your World Language drop on November 4th for a College Planning session.  You need to bring your laptop to this meeting!

House games in costume.

House games in costume.

 

 Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors please sign up on Family Connections to meet with college representatives from:   November 5th: Carleton College (8:40)   November 6th: Rhodes College (2:25) November 7th: Meredith College (12:55)

Lots of prep work went into House games.

Lots of prep work went into House games.

 JuniorsSeniors: The Princeton Review SAT Prep course can help students determine strengths and weaknesses, develop a study plan, and gauge

tallest tower

tallest tower

progress. The Winter course is open for registration at www.cannonschool.org/satprep. Space is limited, so please register early.

 

Go get em!

Go get em!

Go green!

Go green!

 

Lady in red.

Lady in red.

 

                                                                                                                                          After School Events:

Parent/ Teacher Conferences.

let the games begin.

let the games begin.

balloon stomp

balloon stomp

 

Paper airplane toss.

Paper airplane toss.

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ADVISORY AGENDA October 31

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   ” To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded!”- Ralph Waldo emerson

House Games

8:05-8:25 advisory

8:15-8:25 House Animus meets in Foundation Hall       House integritas meets in Library Anex   

House Humanitas meet in library  House impetus meets in Commons

          Birthdays: Ariana Forouzad  11/1 Amelia Clark

House Standings

Animus Shield Humanitas Shield 2 Impetus Shield Integritas Shield

 75

 28

85

27

                                                                                                               

                                                                        Core Values:

 

 Zach Venos showed KINDNESS when he cleaned up his teacher’s classroom after Advisory.

Carrie Schauder demonstrated INTEGRITY when she immediately admitted that her teacher had passed out the answer key instead of a blank scantron.  Way to save the day, Carrie!

Artemas Brown and Jonathan Nephew showed PASSION when he worked with a fellow advisee to lower and fold the flag.

Allie Bunten showed Teamwork in advisory when she came up with an ingenious solution to a password issue during a Student Life activiity!

Julia Dunn showed Kindness when she made halloween treats for her advisory.

Mimi Cheung and Katharina Christiansen  demonstrated TEAMWORK by helping Student Council deliver boo-grams on Monday. Thank you!!

Caroline Campbell showed KINDNESS when she stayed after school to help Mrs. Smith clean up the science kits.

Jordan Lauher and Jassi Schaefer demonstrated TEAMWORK by helping Student Council deliver boo-grams on Monday. Thank you!!

Payton Ryan and Jordan Johnson showed KINDNESS to Mrs. Smith by helping her carry science kits to her room.

Jordan Johnson showed KINDNESS by helping a student complete a group science project even though Jordan is in another class.

                                      

                                                                                                 Public Proclamations:

HAPPY HOUSE GAMES DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

“Do you like winning easy money? Well you’re in luck! The Class of 2014 Senior Gift Committee is holding an Upper School 50/50 raffle from November 4th to November 15th.

Impetus team spirit in the house!

Impetus team spirit in the house!

Tickets are just $1 for 1, $3 for 4, or 5$ 10! Tickets will be sold outside of foundation hall everyday during lunch. Proceeds will go to a Cannon School inflatable cougar sports tunnel (seen below) that will be used at outdoor athletic events! So stop by during lunch for your chance to win big and to support Cannon School spirit!”

Canton Ridge Cougar Mascot

Any upper school student who is interested in participating on the co-ed varsity swim team this winter should contact assistant Coach Leigh Northrup at lnorthrup@cannonschool.org  to gather more information.  Practice begins Monday November 4 at 6:00 am at the YMCA swimming pool.  For more information please contact Coach Northrup.

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House Impetus is having a car wash fundraiser  Today Thursday, October 31 from 1 to 4 in the parking lot by the tennis courts! The proceeds will benefit the future service organizations that House Impetus chooses to support. Students can sign up to volunteer at the event for service hours! Come out and get your car washed! This is open to anyone! The price is 5 dollars for students. Contact Jake Flynn (jflynn@cannonschool.org), Joanna Copio (jcopio@cannonschool.org), or Miss Kundel (lkundel@cannonschool.org) for more info!

Halloween is here!

Halloween is here!

 

Halloween party in advisory.

Halloween party in advisory.

 


Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors please sign up on Family Connections to meet with college representatives from:   November 5th: Carleton College (8:40)   November 6th: Rhodes College (2:25) November 7th: Meredith College (12:55)

Juniors: Report to Room 616 during your World Language drop on November 4th for a College Planning session.  You need to bring your laptop to this meeting!

 JuniorsSeniors: The Princeton Review SAT Prep course can help students determine strengths and weaknesses, develop a study plan, and gauge

Yes, juniors had a spider pinata for Halloween spirit.

Yes, juniors had a spider pinata for Halloween spirit.

progress. The Winter course is open for registration at www.cannonschool.org/satprep. Space is limited, so please register early.

 

 

                                                                                                                                          After School Events:

Parent/ Teacher Conferences.
Fall festivities enjoyed by all.

Fall festivities enjoyed by all.

 

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ADVISORY AGENDA October 30

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   ” It’s not about being the best. It’s about being better than you were yesterday.”- unknown

Day 5  No drops

Student Life today  10:20-11:15

All students should report to their advisory for The Arrival  activity

          Birthdays: Dominic Pelucio

House Standings

Animus Shield Humanitas Shield 2 Impetus Shield Integritas Shield

 3

 1

4

2

                                                                                                                       Core Values:

 

 

Mr. Hurtado spoke to upper school parents and administration about the how of teaching and learning.

Mr. Hurtado spoke to upper school parents and administration about the how of teaching and learning.

                                      

                                                                                                 Public Proclamations:

Do you like winning easy money? Well you’re in luck! The Class of 2014 Senior Gift Committee is holding an Upper School 50/50 raffle from November 4th to November 15th. Tickets are just 1 for $1, 4 for 3$, or 10 for 5$! Tickets will be sold outside of foundation hall everyday during the week during lunch. Proceeds will go to a Cannon School Cougar inflatable sports tunnel (seen below) that will be used at outdoor athletic events! So stop by during lunch for you’re chance to win big and to support Cannon School spirit!”Canton Ridge Cougar Mascot

Advisors, please make sure students are in dress code. No leggings ,  skirts should be no more than 4 inches above knee  and no t-shirts.

The following workshops are scheduled this week during Student Choice in the US library:    October 30th- – Gale Virtual Reference Library EBook Collection Please email Mr. Kmidowski to register

Any upper school student who is interested in participating on the co-ed varsity swim team this winter should contact assistant Coach Leigh Northrup at lnorthrup@cannonschool.org  to gather more information.  Practice begins Monday November 4 at 6:00 am at the YMCA swimming pool.  For more

Go Green!  Way to show House spirit!

Go Green! Way to show House spirit!

Happy Halloween all!

Happy Fall Yall!

information please contact Coach Northrup.

If anyone borrowed Mr. Marsico’s calculators, please return them soon. Thanks.

 

House Impetus is having a car wash fundraiser on Thursday, October 31 from 1 to 4 in the parking lot by the tennis courts! The proceeds will benefit the future service organizations that House Impetus chooses to support. Students can sign up to volunteer at the event for service hours! Come out and get your car washed! This is open to anyone! The price is 5 dollars for students. Contact Jake Flynn (jflynn@cannonschool.org), Joanna Copio (jcopio@cannonschool.org), or Miss Kundel (lkundel@cannonschool.org) for more info!

 

 

Freshmen serve the community well.

Freshmen serve the community well.

Please join us for a night at Dressler’s Restaurant in Birkdale to help support the Make a Wish Foundation. Dressler’s Restaurant has agreed to donate 10% of it’s profit Tonight October 30th to the Make a Wish Foundation in honor of Daniela and Vanessa’s Capstone. We are working to raise $6,000 dollars to grant the wish of a child with a life-threatening disease through the Make a Wish Foundation. Every dollar counts so please try to attend! October 30th is the night before House Games, so there will most likely not be any homework! It is the perfect date night or family dinner night! If you have any questions please email Daniela or Vanessa at vdane@cannonschool.org or dmalmstrom@cannonschool.org

Working on photography project.

Working on photography project.


STUDENT HUNGER DRIVE  HOUSE COMPETITION ends Thursday October 31. !!Bring in canned goods of any kind (no ramen, please) from now until Wednesday, October 30th at 3:00pm.The house with the most  cans will be announced at House Games on Thursday, October 31st.  Winning house will receive a dress down.

Teacher's and administrators take time to learn about what the best teachers do.

Teacher’s and administrators take time to learn about what the best teachers do.

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors please sign up on Family Connections to meet with college representatives from:   November 5th: Carleton College (8:40)   November 6th: Rhodes College (2:25) November 7th: Meredith College (12:55)

 JuniorsSeniors: The Princeton Review SAT Prep course can help students determine strengths and weaknesses, develop a study plan, and gauge progress. The Winter course is open for registration at www.cannonschool.org/satprep. Space is limited, so please register early.

 

 

                                                                                                                                          After School Events:

Driver’s Education

House Impetus celebrates students.

House Impetus celebrates students.

3:00 PM to 5:20 PM
Location: Foundation Hall

House quote of the week.

House quote of the week.

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ADVISORY AGENDA October 29

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   ” I’m a poor underdog but tonight I will bark with the great over-dog bark that romps through the dark.”-Robert Frost

Day 4 No drops

Student Life today  12:05-1:00

Freshmen report to Foundation Hall

Sophomores meet in advisory for “Teasing and Taunting” activity

Juniors “give back day”- this is a drop period for Juniors  today, since one of the junior drops will be used for college counseling work during a future drop. 

Seniors: committee meetings. Senior Gift (meets in Wise’s room 706) Homecoming (free to hang in hallways, or join another committee)

Halfway There (meet’s in Campbell’s room 609) TDWMNBN (meets in Trojan’s room 602) Senior Breakfast (meets in Hylton’s room 704)

Senior Night (meets in Huffman’s room 705) Aesthetics (meets in Morrell’s room 617)

          Birthdays: None

House Standings

Animus Shield Humanitas Shield 2 Impetus Shield Integritas Shield

 3

 1

4

2

                                                                                                                       Core Values:

 

Tyler gets a Cougar growl! Wahoo!

Tyler gets a Cougar growl! Wahoo!

 

Jakob Diskin, Kody Huseby, and Matt Jackson showed KINDNESS when they helped carry plants from a teacher’s car to her classroom.

Tyler Ventura demonstrated INTEGRITY found money in the road next to the US and turned it over to the US office.

Hannah Finch and Andrew Newman showed COURAGE and KINDNESS by forming and leading Cannon School’s first ever GSA.

                                      

                                                                                                            Public Proclamations:

Reminder:  students need to turn in any photo order/re-order forms to Suzzane Howard no later than Tuesday, October 29.

Advisors, please make sure students are in dress code. No leggings ,  skirts should be no more than 4 inches above knee  and no t-shirts. Thanks

Sophomore independent reading projects are on display

Sophomore independent reading projects are on display

The following workshops are scheduled this week during Student Choice in the US library: Tuesday, October 29th – EBSCO EBook

Collection Wednesday,    October 30th- – Gale Virtual Reference Library EBook Collection Please email Mr. Kmidowski to register

Any upper school student who is interested in participating on the co-ed varsity swim team this winter should contact assistant Coach Leigh Northrup at lnorthrup@cannonschool.org  to gather more information.  Practice begins Monday November 4 at 6:00 am at the YMCA swimming pool.  For more information please contact Coach Northrup.

Students pledge to be drug free and display their commitment on their lockers.

Students pledge to be drug free and display their commitment on their lockers.

If anyone borrowed Mr. Marsico’s calculators, please return them soon. Thanks.

 

House Impetus is having a car wash fundraiser on Thursday, October 31 from 1 to 4 in the parking lot by the tennis courts! The proceeds will benefit the future service organizations that House Impetus chooses to support. Students can sign up to volunteer at the event for service hours! Come out and get your car washed! This is open to anyone! The price is 5 dollars for students. Contact Jake Flynn (jflynn@cannonschool.org), Joanna Copio (jcopio@cannonschool.org), or Miss Kundel (lkundel@cannonschool.org) for more info!

 

Please join us for a night at Dressler’s Restaurant in Birkdale to help support the Make a Wish Foundation. Dressler’s Restaurant has agreed to donate 10% of it’s profit on Wednesday October 30th to the Make a Wish Foundation in honor of Daniela and Vanessa’s Capstone. We are working to raise $6,000 dollars to grant the wish of a child with a life-threatening disease through the Make a Wish Foundation. Every dollar counts so please try to attend! October 30th is the night before House Games, so there will most likely not be any homework! It is the perfect date night or family dinner night! If you have any questions please email Daniela or Vanessa at vdane@cannonschool.org or dmalmstrom@cannonschool.org

Gaming during lunch.

Gaming during lunch.


STUDENT HUNGER DRIVE  HOUSE COMPETITION ends Thursday October 31. !!Bring in canned goods of any kind (no ramen, please) from now until Wednesday, October 30th at 3:00pm.The house with the most  cans will be announced at House Games on Thursday, October 31st.  Winning house will receive a dress down.

Seniors eat lunch in the upper school.. what a priveledge !

Seniors eat lunch in the upper school.. what a priveledge !

sophomores, Juniors and Seniors please sign up on Family Connections to meet with college representatives from:

October 29th: Hollins University (10:40)   November 5th: Carleton College (8:40)   November 6th: Rhodes College (2:25)

November 7th: Meredith College (12:55)

 JuniorsSeniors: The Princeton Review SAT Prep course can help students determine strengths and weaknesses, develop a study plan, and gauge progress. The Winter course is open for registration at www.cannonschool.org/satprep. Space is limited, so please register early.

 

Juniors:  What do you want to be when you grow up?  What do you want to study in college?  What is going on in the world of work?  If these are questions you have been pondering or if you know what  career you are considering and you want some hands-on experiences – then Cougars On-Site is a program you should consider!  Cougars On-Site is a summer job shadowing and internship program open to Cannon students the summer before their senior year.  To find out more about the program and to hear directly from students who participated last summer – please plan to attend the:

 

Introduction to Cougars On-Site Lunch and Learn

 

November 5th

 

11:20 – 11:50

 

Room 616

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                          After School Events:

 
 

Driver’s Education
3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Location: Foundation Hall

Faculty gather for lunch, fellowship, and yummy desserts.

Faculty gather for lunch, fellowship, and yummy desserts.

 
 

SAT Fall Review
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Upper School Room 505
[More Details]

 

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ADVISORY AGENDA October 28

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   ” One small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.”-unknown

Day 3 Social Studies drops

 

          Birthdays: None

House Standings

Animus Shield Humanitas Shield 2 Impetus Shield Integritas Shield

 3

 1

4

2

                                                                                                                       Core Values:

Core Value for Andrew and Davis! Cougar thumbs up!

Core Value for Andrew and Davis! Cougar thumbs up!

James Sirois, Andrew Newman, and Davis Combs displayed kindness, teamwork and courage when they came to advisory early so they could connect with a new student who is moving to Cannon from Switzerland that will be joining their advisory second semester.

Tyler Ventura demonstrated INTEGRITY when he found money in the road next to the upper school and took it to Ms. Pinto’s office.

 Ms. Whitman made a cookie for one of her students. Way to show KINDNESS !            

Davis is given a cougar growl by Dean Booker.

Davis is given a cougar growl by Dean Booker.

                                      

                                                                                                            Public Proclamations:

Advisors, please make sure students are in dress code. No leggings ,  skirts should be no more than 4 inches above knee  and no t-shirts. Thanks

The following workshops are scheduled this week during Student Choice in the US library: Tuesday, October 29th – EBSCO EBook

Cheerleaders brave the cold at Friday nights football game against Victory. Great sports!

Cheerleaders brave the cold at Friday night’s football game against Victory. Great sports!

Collection Wednesday,    October 30th- – Gale Virtual Reference Library EBook Collection Please email Mr. Kmidowski to register

Any upper school student who is interested in participating on the co-ed varsity swim team this winter should contact assistant Coach Leigh Northrup at lnorthrup@cannonschool.org  to gather more information.  Practice begins Monday November 4 at 6:00 am at the YMCA swimming pool.  For more information please contact Coach Northrup.

English II independent reading diorama.

English II independent reading diorama.

If anyone borrowed Mr. Marsico’s calculators, please return them soon. Thanks.

 

Independent study in Piano lab. What beautiful music.

Independent study in Piano lab. What beautiful music.

 

House Impetus is having a car wash fundraiser on Thursday, October 31 from 1 to 4 in the parking lot by the tennis courts! The proceeds will benefit the future service organizations that House Impetus chooses to support. Students can sign up to volunteer at the event for service hours! Come out and get your car washed! This is open to anyone! The price is 5 dollars for students. Contact Jake Flynn (jflynn@cannonschool.org), Joanna Copio (jcopio@cannonschool.org), or Miss Kundel (lkundel@cannonschool.org) for more info!

 

 

Advisory breakfast, a great way to start the day.

Advisory breakfast, a great way to start the day.

Please join us for a night at Dressler’s Restaurant in Birkdale to help support the Make a Wish Foundation. Dressler’s Restaurant has agreed to donate 10% of it’s profit on Wednesday October 30th to the Make a Wish Foundation in honor of Daniela and Vanessa’s Capstone. We are working to raise $6,000 dollars to grant the wish of a child with a life-threatening disease through the Make a Wish Foundation. Every dollar counts so please try to attend! October 30th is the night before House Games, so there will most likely not be any homework! It is the perfect date night or family dinner night! If you have any questions please email Daniela or Vanessa at vdane@cannonschool.org or dmalmstrom@cannonschool.org


STUDENT HUNGER DRIVE  HOUSE COMPETITION HAS BEGUN!!Bring in canned goods of any kind (no ramen, please) from now until Wednesday, October 30th at 3:00pm.The house with the most  cans will be announced at House Games on Thursday, October 31st.  Winning house will receive a dress down.

Ansley hosts a guest student interested in attending Cannon.

Ansley hosts a guest student interested in attending Cannon.

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors please sign up on Family Connections to meet with college representatives from:

Sophomore advisory skypes with new student from Switzerland who is scheduled to arrive in January.

Sophomore advisory skypes with new student from Switzerland who is scheduled to arrive in January.

October 28th: Radford University (8:40)   October 29th: Hollins University (10:40)   November 5th: Carleton College (8:40)   November 6th: Rhodes College (2:25)

November 7th: Meredith College (12:55)

 JuniorsSeniors: The Princeton Review SAT Prep course can help students determine strengths and weaknesses, develop a study plan, and gauge progress. The Winter course is open for registration at www.cannonschool.org/satprep. Space is limited, so please register early.

 

 

                                                                                                                                          After School Events:

Football game against Victory Friday night.

Football game against Victory Friday night.

 
 
 
Varsity Basketball Tryouts
3:30 PM
Location: Boswell Gym
[More Details]

Juniors chillin with their posse in the Commons.

Juniors chillin with their posse in the Commons.

en  ds of   Independent Reading Project

Enders  Game  Independent Reading Project


 
Driver’s Education
3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Location: Foundation Hall

 

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ADVISORY AGENDA October 25

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   ” Two things define you. Your patience when you have nothing, and your attitude when you have everything.”-unknown

Day 2 Math Drops

 

          Birthdays: Nikita samant   10/26 Jordan Jackson

House Standings

Animus Shield Humanitas Shield 2 Impetus Shield Integritas Shield

 3

 1

4

2

Core Values:

Cougar growl for Thomas

Cougar growl for Kendall.

 Shout out to all who performed at the Night Of Music at Cannon on Wednesday Night. Way to show PASSION for your talents.

  Mr. Wise’s  E Block World History showed TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, RESPECT, and PASSION when they  studied history without their teacher present. They were fantastic and received  glowing reviews from  3rd floor teachers.

Davis Kiger showed TEAMWORK by helping move all the desks in the classroom.

 

 Public Proclamations:

 

Student Council will be selling Boo-grams for $2 outside of Foundation Hall during lunch on Thursday and Friday. Buy one for all of your friends!!

Cell phone left in Mr. Burlington’s room last night.  He still has it.

Tis' the season.. What are you grateful for?

Tis’ the season.. What are you grateful for?

Winter Cheerleading is about to begin — this is a sport open to boys and girls at all grades in the upper school.  Come find out more on October 29th – bring your lunch to room 616 to meet Coach Jeanette and learn about practices, basketball game and competition. Stay active and have fun!

Calling all House Impetus members! We need your help to make our first service project a smashing success. We are having a car wash on Thursday October 31, right after House Games, from 12:30 until 4:00 pm. Please use this link to sign up for a shift; you will receive service hours for your help, and you will be helping us raise money and awareness for muscular disease. See our blurb on the blog and in the Cupola – or see a House Impetus leadership team member – for more information!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aqt7x86h5PcndDVJNzBSQUdJSmJxbTQ3cktESDFMbWc&usp=sharing

 

Growlin for Tres.

Growlin for Tres.

Please join us for a night at Dressler’s Restaurant in Birkdale to help support the Make a Wish Foundation. Dressler’s Restaurant has agreed to donate 10% of it’s profit on Wednesday October 30th to the Make a Wish Foundation in honor of Daniela and Vanessa’s Capstone. We are working to raise $6,000 dollars to grant the wish of a child with a life-threatening disease through the Make a Wish Foundation. Every dollar counts so please try to attend! October 30th is the night before House Games, so there will most likely not be any homework! It is the perfect date night or family dinner night! If you have any questions please email Daniela or Vanessa at vdane@cannonschool.org or dmalmstrom@cannonschool.org


STUDENT HUNGER DRIVE Yearbook Picture Make ups

8:00 AM
Location: Taylor Hall HOUSE COMPETITION HAS BEGUN!!
Bring in canned goods of any kind (no ramen, please) from now until Wednesday, October 30th at 3:00pm.

The house with the most  cans will be announced at House Games on Thursday, October 31st.  Winning house will receive a dress down

Great performances on Wednesday night! so Proud.

Great performances on Wednesday night! so Proud.

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors please sign up on Family Connections to meet with college representatives from:

October 28th: Radford University (8:40)   October 29th: Hollins University (10:40)   November 5th: Carleton College (8:40)   November 6th: Rhodes College (2:25)

November 7th: Meredith College (12:55)

 JuniorsSeniors: The Princeton Review SAT Prep course can help students determine strengths and weaknesses, develop a study plan, and gauge progress. Offered two times during the school year (Fall and Winter), both courses are open for registration at www.cannonschool.org/satprep. Space is limited, so please register early.

 

After School Events 

Getting excited for Zombie run next week!

Getting excited for Zombie run next week!

Football – Varsity
7:30 PM
Away
Location: Victory Christian
Football – Varsity vs Victory Christian

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ADVISORY AGENDA October 24

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   ” Do not educate your child to be rich. Educate him to be happy. So when he grows up, he’ll know the value of things, not the price.”-unknown

Day 1 English Drops

 

          Birthdays: none

House Standings

Animus Shield Humanitas Shield 2 Impetus Shield Integritas Shield

 0

 1

0

0

Core Values:

 

Kendall Thomas showed KINDENESS sweetly offered to take our advisory’s stockpile of cans to Senora Zelaya’s room.

Mr. Wise’s E Block World History I showed TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, RESPECT, and PASSION that they showed to study history without their teacher today. They were fantastic and have glowing reviews from my 3rd floor colleagues.

Tre Anderson-Davis demonstrated INTEGRITY.

Erin Mason showed KINDNESS graciously offered to take some forms for me to the College Counseling offices during class.

Dean Booker gives a cougar growl to senior.

Dean Booker gives a cougar growl to senior.

 

 Public Proclamations

Yearbook Picture Make ups

Mr. Barma talks with  senior Gossage.

Mr. Barma talks with senior Gossage.

8:00 AM
Location: Taylor Hall

 

Winter Cheerleading is about to begin — this is a sport open to boys and girls at all grades in the upper school.  Come find out more on October 29th – bring your lunch to room 616 to meet Coach Jeanette and learn about practices, basketball game and competition. Stay active and have fun!

Please join us for a night at Dressler’s Restaurant in Birkdale to help support the Make a Wish Foundation. Dressler’s Restaurant has agreed to donate 10% of it’s profit on Wednesday October 30th to the Make a Wish Foundation in honor of Daniela and Vanessa’s Capstone. We are working to raise $6,000 dollars to grant the wish of a child with a life-threatening disease through the Make a Wish Foundation. Every dollar counts so please try to attend! October 30th is the night before House Games, so there will most likely not be any homework! It is the perfect date night or family dinner night! If you have any questions please email Daniela or Vanessa at vdane@cannonschool.org or dmalmstrom@cannonschool.org


STUDENT HUNGER DRIVE Yearbook Picture Make ups

8:00 AM
Location: Taylor Hall HOUSE COMPETITION HAS BEGUN!!
Bring in canned goods of any kind (no ramen, please) from now until Wednesday, October 30th at 3:00pm.

The house with the most  cans will be announced at House Games on Thursday, October 31st.  Winning house will receive a dress down

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors please sign up on Family Connections to meet with college representatives from:

October 28th: Radford University (8:40)   October 29th: Hollins University (10:40)   November 5th: Carleton College (8:40)   November 6th: Rhodes College (2:25)

November 7th: Meredith College (12:55)

Upperclassmen order class rings.

Upperclassmen order class rings.

 JuniorsSeniors: The Princeton Review SAT Prep course can help students determine strengths and weaknesses, develop a study plan, and gauge progress. Offered two times during the school year (Fall and Winter), both courses are open for registration at www.cannonschool.org/satprep. Space is limited, so please register early.

 

After School Events 

SAT Fall Review
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Upper School Room 505
[More Details]


 
Varsity Soccer Team and Parent Dinner
6:15 PM
Location: Stadium, Cafeteria

 

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