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   “If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart, I’ll stay there forever.”-Winnie the Pooh

Day 5 no drops

Student Life : prepare for conferences in advisory rooms

          Birthdays: none

House Standings
0	1	0	0

Core Values:

Ani Lankford demonstrated INTEGRITY when she turned in a sum of money to Dean Booker! Way to go, superstar!!!

Ms. Nunes spoke to the entire upper school about the MURDOCK study.

Vikas Kejirwal and David Gordon demonstrated KINDNESS when they helped hang a wallhanging in the second floor hallway.

During Community meeting yesterday,Mr. Gossage encouraged teams to rise above the underdog mentality.

shout out to our varsity Soccer team who showed passion when they played hard and  won 5-0 in first round of the NCISSA tournament on Saturday.

 Public Proclamations

House Humanitas showing their spirit.

The first Spanish Club meeting of the year will be held today  (10/23) in Mrs. Clarke’s room (510)during student choice.  We will brainstorm ideas for the year and make plans for a Día de los Muertos celebration.  ¡Bienvenidos a todos!

Picture make up day tomorrow.

 Online resources workshops in the US library.  The workshop will take place in the reference room.

October 23- 9:50 – 10:15 EBSCOHost Research Databases

Learn how to access quality information instead of relying on a Google search. Please email Mr. Kmidowski to register.

To Save a Life:  A great movie you can watch during lunch today in Mrs. Ramsey’s classroom 614. All are welcome.

“Jake is the most popular kid in school and has a promising future, but his world is rocked when tragedy strikes his childhood best friend. Now Jake is

forced to ask, ‘could I have saved him?’ With help from a few new friends, he embarks on a journey to live a life full of purpose, knocking down the sacred social barriers of high school life and befriending a loner, Jonny Garcia. But when Jake’s life spirals out of control , will Jake have what it takes to stop him from the same tragic end? Can one person really make a difference?”

Cougar growl for Billy’s kindness.

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STUDENT HUNGER DRIVE HOUSE COMPETITION HAS BEGUN!!Bring in canned goods of any kind (no ramen, please) from now until Wednesday, October 30^th at 3:00pm.

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

Celebrating Eva’s Kindness.

 Juniors, Seniors: 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.

State Champs for third year !!

After School Events 

Upper School Night of Music
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Taylor Hall

   “Don’t expect everyone to understand your journey, especially if they’ve never had to walk your path.”- unknown

Day 4 schedule No Drops

EVERYONE: Community Meeting 12:05 – 1:00 Taylor Hall

          Birthdays: none

House Standings
269	265	336	275

Core Values:

 Jake Dielh showed KINDNESS and TEAMWORK when he helped a tenth grade acting group perform Merchant of Venice. Nice Cameo!

William Schmitt demonstrated REsPECT when he held the door open for a teacher when her hands were full.

Holding up the state champion finger.. number one!

Eva Zafari showed KINDNESS for getting an ice pack for an injured teacher.

Special Shout out to the Girls Golf Team who showed PASSION and TEAMWORK yesterday as they played amazingly and became State Champs for the third year!!!! Wahoo! so proud. Annie Collum-74   the Champion.

 Public Proclamations

Don’t forget to congratulate all the fall teams for their great efforts this season! Cheer on the volleyball, cross country, and soccer teams today.

Tennis Club has been postponed until Wednesday the 23rd. This means every team that was supposed to play Tuesday the 22nd is now playing Wednesday the 23rd and those who were scheduled to play Wednesday will be playing Tuesday the 29th.Sorry if this is inconvenient. Get a replacement if you need one. Thanks bunches, Kate, Nick, Nikki, and Chad

The first Spanish Club meeting of the year will be held this Wednesday (10/23) in Mrs. Clarke’s room (510 )during student choice.  We will brainstorm ideas for the year and make plans for a Día de los Muertos celebration.  ¡Bienvenidos a todos!

Some of the volleyball girls getting excited for match today.

 Online resources workshops in the US library.  The workshop will take place in the reference room.

October 22- 1:05 – 1:30  NoodleTools bibliography composer

October 23- 9:50 – 10:15 EBSCOHost Research Databases

Mrs. Otey and Dr. Moyer showed their Cannon support of the Girls golf team.

Learn how to access quality information instead of relying on a Google search. Please email Mr. Kmidowski to register.

To Save a Life:  A great movie you can watch during lunch today in Mrs. Ramsey’s classroom 614. All are welcome.

“Jake is the most popular kid in school and has a promising future, but his world is rocked when tragedy strikes his childhood best friend. Now Jake is

Why was the Crucible written? Got to figure it out.

forced to ask, ‘could I have saved him?’ With help from a few new friends, he embarks on a journey to live a life full of purpose, knocking down the sacred social barriers of high school life and befriending a loner, Jonny Garcia. But when Jake’s life spirals out of control , will Jake have what it takes to stop him from the same tragic end? Can one person really make a difference?”

Students work on their Merchant of Venice Study guides.

JUNIORS: A representative from Herff Jones will be on campus TODAY (Tuesday, October 22nd) during Student Choice (1:05-1:30) to take class ring orders from students who would like to order a class ring, but were not ready to do so last week. The representative will be set up in the Commons area. Please email or see Mr. Segura if you have any questions.

STUDENT HUNGER DRIVE HOUSE COMPETITION HAS BEGUN!!Bring in canned goods of any kind (no ramen, please) from now until Wednesday, October 30^th at 3:00pm.

The house with the most  cans will be announced at House Games on Thursday, October 31^st.  Winning house will receive a dress down day & house points! Link to video of students singing at Student Hunger Drive Kick-Off Event at 2^nd Harvest Food Bank on Monday:https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=658124660888&l=743240488315011150

Seniors lounge but get their work done.

 Juniors, Seniors: 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 

3:30 PM NCISAA Tournament Tennis (Fall) – Girls Varsity vs Greensboro Day School A Location: Greensboro Day School

4:15 PM NCISAA Tournament Volleyball – Girls Varsity vs Ravenscroft A Location: Ravenscroft School

Mr. Dunn in his typical pose , pondering essential questions of life.

   ” Short term sacrifices long term gain.”- Mr. Dressler

Day 3 schedule Science drops

          Birthdays: Mrs. Morrell and Grace Dunn ( Mrs. Ramsey’s daughter)

House Standings
269	265	336	275

Core Values:

Mrs. Hine demonstrated PASSION as she taught her students to stretch themselves beyond skill-set to explore original stories and graph data.

Hine engages her students and pushes them beyond!

Dr. Sherrill spoke to classes about sleep walking and dream behaviors on Thursday.

 Public Proclamations

 Online resources workshops in the US library.  The workshop will take place in the reference room.

October 22- 1:05 – 1:30  NoodleTools bibliography composer

October 23- 9:50 – 10:15 EBSCOHost Research Databases

Learn how to access quality information instead of relying on a Google search. Please email Mr. Kmidowski to register.

To Save a Life:  A great movie you can watch during lunch today and Tuesday in Mrs. Ramsey’s classroom 614. All are welcome.

“Jake is the most popular kid in school and has a promising future, but his world is rocked when tragedy strikes his childhood best friend. Now Jake is forced to ask, ‘could I have saved him?’ With help from a few new friends, he embarks on a journey to live a life full of purpose, knocking down the sacred social barriers of high school life and befriending a loner, Jonny Garcia. But when Jake’s life spirals out of control , will Jake have what it takes to stop him from the same tragic end? Can one person really make a difference?”

Want to help an Artist? We need one or more students to sign up for Monday, 10.21, C-Block and A-Block (if you have drop) to model for our figure drawing unit. We will also need student models for Thursday and Friday 10.24 & 10.25 both A-block and C-blocks.  You will be asked to pose for brief intervals, (think more active poses) and then perhaps longer seated or reclined poses.  Please if you are interested check your drop periods and sign up by emailing barmstrong@cannonschool.org  Who knows you may become the next Mona Lisa…

Eco Columns being built in Coggin’s classroom.

Twinsies.

STUDENT HUNGER DRIVE HOUSE COMPETITION HAS BEGUN!!

Fall advisory fun.

Bring in canned goods of any kind (no ramen, please) from now until Wednesday, October 30^th at 3:00pm.

The house with the most  cans will be announced at House Games on Thursday, October 31^st.  Winning house will receive a dress down day & house points! Link to video of students singing at Student Hunger Drive Kick-Off Event at 2^nd Harvest Food Bank on Monday:https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=658124660888&l=743240488315011150

Mrs. Smith teaches freshmen physics concepts.

The band kept fans’ spirits high. Great music at the football game.

Mrs. Hurtado sat in on Mr. Campbell’s class just to appreciate his teaching style.

Juniors, Seniors: 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.

Go pink or go home

lower school cheerleaders joined our Varsity cheer squad Friday night.What a show.

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After School Events

Check out the spirit at Friday Night’s game!

Caroline and Jenna ran incredibly fast and broke their personal records.

none listed

Cross Country boys finish the season strong at Conference race!

   ” Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem , smarter than you think, and twice as beautiful as you ever imagined.”-unknown.

Day 2 schedule World Language  drops.

          Birthdays: Adele Marchant   10/19 Jake Flynn

House Standings
269	265	336	275

Core Values:

Lunch and Learn with Mr. Dressler. How to open and run a restaurant. Fascinating! It’s all about relationships.

 Mitchell Carlson and Kelli Baker demonstrated both TEAMWORK and RESPECT for their neighbors when they cleaned their neighborhood of unwanted trash on the roads.

Dr. Rush and Mr. Northrup hold a discussion with parents about technology.

Sarah Dockery, Jena Metwalli, Vanessa Dane, Daniela Malmstrom, Maren McCrary and Danielle Phillips showed RESPECT to Career Lunch & Learn speaker, restaurant owner Mr. Jon Dressler.

Brandon Wade demonstrated KINDNESS by taking a governor’s school recommendation for Miss Kundel to Mrs. McClanahan.

Price Dwason demonstrated extreme KINDNESS! He took it upon himself to clean a huge clump of dirt off of Miss Kundel’s floor that another student dragged in AND folded up the two blankets that were in a heap on the floor.

 Public Proclamations

Want to help an Artist? We need one or more students to sign up for Monday, 10.21, C-Block and A-Block (if you have drop) to model for our figure drawing unit. We will also need student models for Thursday and Friday 10.24 & 10.25 both A-block and C-blocks.  You will be asked to pose for brief intervals, (think more active poses) and then perhaps longer seated or reclined poses.  Please if you are interested check your drop periods and sign up by emailing barmstrong@cannonschool.org  Who knows you may become the next Mona Lisa…

Teachers enjoy family day !

STUDENT HUNGER DRIVE HOUSE COMPETITION HAS BEGUN!!

Bring in canned goods of any kind (no ramen, please) from now until Wednesday, October 30^th at 3:00pm.

Family Fun on campus.

Students got swag!

The house with the most  cans will be announced at House Games on Thursday, October 31^st.  Winning house will receive a dress down day & house points! Link to video of students singing at Student Hunger Drive Kick-Off Event at 2^nd Harvest Food Bank on Monday:https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=658124660888&l=743240488315011150

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: Please register on Family Connections to visit with college representatives from the following colleges:

October 21^st: Johnson & Wales University Charlotte  October 22^nd: George Washington University and Furman University October 23^rd: Mississippi State University, Lehigh University and Colby College October 25^th: Agnes Scott College

Juniors, Seniors: 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.

Smiles all around.

Freshmen enjoy reading during Arts drop Thursday.

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After School Events

Beautiful Sunrise this morning.

Sophomores enjoy the beautiful sun during lunch time.

   ” Let us not seek the Republican answer, or the Democratic answer, but the right answer. Let us not seek to fix blame for the past. Let us accept our own responsibility for the future.”- John F. kennedy

Day 1 schedule Arts drop.

          Birthdays: Anne Collum and Clarke Goff

House Standings
293	236	316	275

Core Values:

 Matt Jackson showed KINDNESS when he assisted a young man who had a nose bleed.

Shout out to College Counselors for all the planning that went into PSAT/PLAN testing and Senior Workshop. You are a blessing to our community!

The smiling faces that great upper school students daily.

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 Public Proclamations

All students wearing purple today are in dress code.

Cannon parents graciously provide breakfast for seniors on Wednesday.

Want to help an Artist? We need one or more students to sign up for Monday, 10.21, C-Block and A-Block (if you have drop) to model for our figure drawing unit. We will also need student models for Thursday and Friday 10.24 & 10.25 both A-block and C-blocks.  You will be asked to pose for brief intervals, (think more active poses) and then perhaps longer seated or reclined poses.  Please if you are interested check your drop periods and sign up by emailing barmstrong@cannonschool.org  Who knows you may become the next Mona Lisa…

Sophie has returned to visit us from Germany. Welcome home.

 Ever dreamed of owning your own restaurant? Today October 17^th come meet Career Lunch & Learn speaker John Dressler, owner of Dressler’s Restaurants in Birkdale Village & Metro Charlotte. US Library Annex

Seniors enjoy breakfast provided by parents.

Congratulations HUMANITAS!!!  The 1^st House to earn $100 for Relay for Life and 15 points for their House!

Join us in celebrating Spirit Day in a stand against bullying and to show  support for LGBT youth. Since 2010, individuals, schools, organizations, corporations, and public figures wear purple, which symbolizes ‘spirit’ on the rainbow flag.

All are encouraged to wear purple this Thursday to show support against bullying.

STUDENT HUNGER DRIVE HOUSE COMPETITION HAS BEGUN!!

Support the Hunger Drive by bringing in cans for your house.

Bring in canned goods of any kind (no ramen, please) from now until Wednesday, October 30^th at 3:00pm.

Put your cans in the bins in your House classrooms:

Animus- Wang  Humanitas- Todd  Impetus- Zelaya

Integretas- Scurlock

The house with the most  cans will be announced at House Games on Thursday, October 31^st.  Winning house will receive a dress down day & house points! Link to video of students singing at Student Hunger Drive Kick-Off Event at 2^nd Harvest Food Bank on Monday:https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=658124660888&l=743240488315011150

Students eagerly wait for PSAT doors to open.

 Anyone interested in being involved in the Black History Month Assembly contact Ms. Wittman @

MWittman@cannonschool.org (and be aware of the spelling). First meeting will be announced soon.

Juniors, Seniors: 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.

Students ready for PSAT testing.

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After School Events

Tennis (Fall) – Girls Varsity
4:15 PM
Away
Location: Charlotte Latin
Tennis (Fall) – Girls Varsity vs Charlotte Latin

Relaxing before the test.

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

   ” You don’t need someone to complete you. You only need someone to accept you completely.”-unknown.

Psat/Plan testing and senior worrkshop day.

Report to assigned room by 8:05

          Birthdays: Alexandria Mills

House Standings
293	236	316	275

Core Values:

Felix performed in Davidson this weekend.

Kendall Thomas, Anna Redding, CJ Davidson, Jena Metwalli, Bailey Middleton, and Mimi Wahid showed TEAMWORK when they answered a battery of questions from prospective families about life at Cannon School during last week’s Open House.  Thank you, Cougars, you are AWESOME!!!!

Felix Lopez showed PASSION when he performed at the Davidson Farmer”s market this past weekend.

Shout out to all teachers  and students for making our school look amazing for open house Thursday. Our home looked wonderful!

 Public Proclamations

It is an official dress down day today.  Enjoy.

Freshmen enjoy their English drop.

Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors: Please report to your testing rooms  no later than 8:05. Room Assignments will be posted on the school entry way doors. Please check your email later today for final reminders.

Want to help an Artist? We need one or more students to sign up for Monday, 10.21, C-Block and A-Block (if you have drop) to model for our figure drawing unit. We will also need student models for Thursday and Friday 10.24 & 10.25 both A-block and C-blocks.  You will be asked to pose for brief intervals, (think more active poses) and then perhaps longer seated or reclined poses.  Please if you are interested check your drop periods and sign up by emailing barmstrong@cannonschool.org  Who knows you may become the next Mona Lisa…

So happy to see Alumni Norton on her fall break.

 Ever dreamed of owning your own restaurant? This Thursday, October 17^th come meet Career Lunch & Learn speaker John Dressler, owner of Dressler’s Restaurants in Birkdale Village & Metro Charlotte. US Library Annex

Congratulations HUMANITAS!!!  The 1^st House to earn $100 for Relay for Life and 15 points for their House!

Join us in celebrating Spirit Day in a stand against bullying and to show  support for LGBT youth. Since 2010, individuals, schools, organizations, corporations, and public figures wear purple, which symbolizes ‘spirit’ on the rainbow flag.

All are encouraged to wear purple this Thursday to show support against bullying.

STUDENT HUNGER DRIVE HOUSE COMPETITION HAS BEGUN!!

Support the Hunger Drive by bringing in cans for your house.

Bring in canned goods of any kind (no ramen, please) from now until Wednesday, October 30^th at 3:00pm.

Put your cans in the bins in your House classrooms:

Animus- Wang  Humanitas- Todd  Impetus- Zelaya

Integretas- Scurlock

The house with the most  cans will be announced at House Games on Thursday, October 31^st.  Winning house will receive a dress down day & house points! Link to video of students singing at Student Hunger Drive Kick-Off Event at 2^nd Harvest Food Bank on Monday:https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=658124660888&l=743240488315011150

 Anyone interested in being involved in the Black History Month Assembly contact Ms. Wittman @

Exchange students work diligently in the commons.

MWittman@cannonschool.org (and be aware of the spelling). First meeting will be announced soon.

SENIORS:

College Application Workshop today October 16.  ARRIVE AT SCHOOL NO LATER THAN 8:30AM  Check in at the US Library  Breakfast will be served.  Bring all your application materials and questions.  Bring checks payable to Herff Jones for graduation supplies.   

Wearing a smile after a 4 day weekend.

Juniors, Seniors: 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

None listed : Family day

   “I don’t run away from a challenge because I am afraid. Instead, I run toward it because the only way to escape fear is to trample it beneath your feet.”- Nadia Comaneci

Follow day 1 schedule   English  Drops

          Birthdays: 10/12 Allison and Timothy Bunten, Philip Jewell  10/13 Sarah Dockery  10/14 Amanda Unneberg  10/15 Katie McClanahan

House Standings
293	236	316	275

Core Values:

 Ann Fisher Lindsey used her entire drop to help another student with her Spanish project. What KINDNESS!!

Dean Booker gives a cougar growl for kindness.

Alumni stop by to chat. Dina is fabulous and well adjusted at NC State.

Alex Dahan, Andrew Newman, and Tanner Cindric demonstrated TEAMWORK when they helped reattach the banner hanging in the hallway.

Derek Gordon and Aspen Stevanovski showed KINDNESS when they volunteered to return trays to the cafeteria to make sure our school looked beautiful for Open House. Thanks for the helping hand

Ryan Emerson showed KINDNESS to two approaching faculty members.

Chris Gaskin demonstrated KINDNESS when he helped another student pick up all her pencils and pens that had fallen out of her pencil case. Thank you, Chris!

Tyler Haritan helped teachers pick up a stray water bottle someone else had left behind.

Kevin  King demonstrated KINDNESS when he helped a teacher move a large item in her classroom.  Thanks so much, Kevin!

Erin Norton showed INTEGRITY when she looked away and covered her ears when another student began to discuss a test that Erin hadn’t yet finished. WTG, Erin!

Shout out to all teachers for making our school look amazing for open house Thursday. Our home looked wonderful!

 Public Proclamations

Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors: Please report to your testing rooms tomorrow no later than 8:05. Room Assignments will be posted on the school entry way doors. Please check your email later today for final reminders.

 Ever dreamed of owning your own restaurant? This Thursday, October 17^th come meet Career Lunch & Learn speaker John Dressler, owner of Dressler’s Restaurants in Birkdale Village & Metro Charlotte. US Library Annex

Join us in celebrating Spirit Day in a stand against bullying and to show  support for LGBT youth. Since 2010, individuals, schools, organizations, corporations, and public figures wear purple, which symbolizes ‘spirit’ on the rainbow flag.

All are encouraged to wear purple this Thursday to show support against bullying.

STUDENT HUNGER DRIVE HOUSE COMPETITION HAS BEGUN!!

Support the Hunger Drive by bringing in cans for your house.

Bring in canned goods of any kind (no ramen, please) from now until Wednesday, October 30^th at 3:00pm.

Put your cans in the bins in your House classrooms:

Animus- Wang  Humanitas- Todd  Impetus- Zelaya

Integretas- Scurlock

The house with the most  cans will be announced at House Games on Thursday, October 31^st.  Winning house will receive a dress down day & house points! Link to video of students singing at Student Hunger Drive Kick-Off Event at 2^nd Harvest Food Bank on Monday:https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=658124660888&l=743240488315011150

 Anyone interested in being involved in the Black History Month Assembly contact Ms. Wittman @

Freshmen advisory enjoys time together.

MWittman@cannonschool.org (and be aware of the spelling). First meeting will be announced soon.

English II students learn about beats and blocking.

SENIORS:

College Application Workshop on Wednesday, October 16.  ARRIVE AT SCHOOL NO LATER THAN 8:30AM  Check in at the US Library  Breakfast will be served.  Bring all your application materials and questions.  Bring checks payable to Herff Jones for graduation supplies.  If you are interested in doing a mock interview, let Ms. Shandley know no later than noon on Tuesday, October 15.

Juniors, Seniors: 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.

Preparing a “Fred” scene in English II to show the value of character motivation.

Check out the Bright Futures TV in hallway by Commons. Excited to see what will be showing.

After School Events:

Oak Hollow Country Club
3:30 PM
Away
Location: Wesleyan Christian Academy
Golf (fall) Girls vs Wesleyan Christian

Varsity tennis team members volunteer at Charlotte Challenge Tournament.

Volleyball – Girls JV 4:30 PM Home Location: Cannon School Volleyball – Girls JV vs Hickory Grove

Volleyball – Girls Varsity
5:30 PM
Home
Location: Cannon School

Dina shares hugs with her Freshmen friends and assures them she will watch them in the play to come.

Volleyball – Girls Varsity vs Hickory Grove

   “Raise your words, not your voice. It is rain that grows flowers not thunder.”- Rumi

Follow day 3 schedule   Social Studies Drops

          Birthdays: David Gordon, Joanna Copio

House Standings
273	183	316	203

Core Values:

Mr. Andy  MacDonald demonstrated PASSION and KINDNESS by volunteering to guest lecture in two  English II classes yesterday. He helped students understand more about acting and blocking in preparation for their Merchant of Venice final projects

Nicole Voulgaropoulos demonstrated TEAMWORK when she happily drove several cheerleaders to the gym Tuesday.

Alex Leck showed KINDNESS when he gave his seat to let another student sit during class. Alex moved all of his things to the back seat all by himself and sat there without even hesitating. This was a great display of Kindness.

With both COURAGE and TEAMWORK, Angela Poffenbaugh, Jesse Ojanen, Iliana Ragnone, and Nick Rossitch shared how they conducted their college search with the parents of the Junior Class at an evening program.  You were all amazing!

Our independent reading concept is catching on. Sophomore reading for leisure during free time. Dom Pelucio has shown tremendous PASSION In being a great leader for the strings concert tonight.

 Dom Pelucio showed tremendous PASSION  when he  lead the strings concert last night.

Bailey Middleton  showed  tremendous COURAGE by playing a solo at the concert last night.

 Public Proclamations

STUDENT HUNGER DRIVE HOUSE COMPETITION HAS BEGUN!!

Support the Hunger Drive by bringing in cans for your house.

Bring in canned goods of any kind (no ramen, please) from now until Wednesday, October 30^th at 3:00pm.

Put your cans in the bins in your House classrooms:

Animus- Wang  Humanitas- Todd  Impetus- Zelaya

Integretas- Scurlock

The house with the most  cans will be announced at House Games on Thursday, October 31^st.  Winning house will receive a dress down day & house points! Link to video of students singing at Student Hunger Drive Kick-Off Event at 2^nd Harvest Food Bank on Monday:https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=658124660888&l=743240488315011150

In order to keep a clean study environment in the US library,  please enjoy your lunch in the cafeteria.

Open House for anyone interested in Cannon School will be held tonight Thursday Oct 10th at 7pm. Please let your friends and neighbors know how much you adore your school.

Junior using his Math drop wisely.

World Language Department celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month.

 Anyone interested in being involved in the Black History Month Assembly contact Ms. Wittman @

MWittman@cannonschool.org (and be aware of the spelling). First meeting will be announced soon.

Just a reminder that Varsity Softball is conducting Fall workouts on Wednesdays and Thursdays through the month of October. Times are 3:30 – 5:00. Anyone interested in playing Varsity Softball this spring is encouraged to attend.

 House Impetus leadership meeting:  Today during lunch in Ms. Kundel’s room.

SENIORS:

College Application Workshop on Wednesday, October 16.  ARRIVE AT SCHOOL NO LATER THAN 8:30AM  Check in at the US Library  Breakfast will be served.  Bring all your application materials and questions.  Bring checks payable to Herff Jones for graduation supplies.  If you are interested in doing a mock interview, let Ms. Shandley know no later than noon on Tuesday, October 15.

Sophomores, Juniors and seniors: college information:  10/10: Hampden-Sydney College

French student enjoying the desk bike in Donah’s unique classroom.

Juniors, Seniors: 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:

Student enjoys the insight of teacher and friend Ms. Hurtado.

Tennis (Fall) – Girls Varsity 4:15 PM Away Location: Charlotte Christian Tennis (Fall) – Girls Varsity vs Charlotte Christian

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Football – Varsity 4:30 PM Away Location: Rabun Gap Football – Varsity vs Rabun Gap

Volleyball – Girls JV 4:30 PM Home Location: Cannon School Volleyball – Girls JV vs Charlotte Christian

Highlights from Tuesday’s soccer game

Volleyball – Girls Varsity 5:30 PM Home Location: Cannon School Volleyball – Girls Varsity vs Charlotte Christian

Soccer (Fall) – Boys Varsity 7:00 PM Away Location: Charlotte Christian Soccer (Fall) – Boys Varsity vs Charlotte Christian

Picture from Tuesday Night’s home cross country meet.

Admission Open House – Grades JrK – 12 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Location: Taylor Hall [More Details]