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   ” You must master a new way to think before you can master a new way to be.”- Marianne Williamson

Follow day 5 schedule   No drops

Student Life: 10:20-11:15

 Freshmen: report to Taylor hall for Student Council Elections

Homecoming court!

King and Queen.

Sophomores and Juniors:-  Advisory activities in Advisory

Seniors: Class Ring information in Foundation Hall

          Birthdays: none

House Standings
273	163	269	203

Core Values:

Sara Dockery demonstrated TEAMWORK when she gave a classmate some paper so he could finish a test.

Fun with the girls

Advisory love at Homecoming football game.

Clay Maguire demonstrated RESPECT when he applauded a classmate who had done well on a test.

Mark Regnery and Danny Brenner demonstrated TEAMWORK, RESPECT, and KINDNESS when they saw that Dean Booker spilled his morning coffee.  Knowing how much he needs it, they conspired behind the scenes to get more and brought it quickly before he had a meltdown.  Gentlemen, you are true COUGARS!!!

High Five for a core value celebration!

 Public Proclamations

 Cannon Christian Community club will be meeting today during student choice in Mrs. Ramsey’s classroom. Come one, come all.

A day of grassroots action to advocate for universal decent housing.

The United Nations General Assembly has declared the first Monday in October to be World Habitat Day. This is a time to recognize the basic need for adequate shelter in a world where it is lacking for so many.

Join Habitat for Humanity on World Habitat Day
We invite you to to join us in drawing attention to the continuing need for affordable housing and inspiring action to address the need. Join Cannon School’s Habitat for Humanity Club today by emailing kthomas@cannonschool.org or enorton@cannonschool.org!

Dates for homecoming were dressed for the red carpet.

The posse has a blast at Homecoming dance.

 The construction for the new Performing Arts Center is coming along nicely.  The foundational beams have been delivered and will soon be erected.  Before that, we would like all students, faculty and staff to have an opportunity to sign one beam. 

Cheers for more core values! Go Sophomores!

• The beam will be located in front of the Lower School near the playground.
• Sharpies (all colors accepted) will be used for the signatures.  We will have a few bags of them out there. 

·         The beam will be marked and sectioned off per grade and then class.  Students should only sign their name, and should be supervised .  Please note when us students, staff and faculty are scheduled to sign the beam.

Senior tennis players celebrated last week.

• US
  • Friday, October 4 beginning 1:05 p.m. (Homecoming Gameafternoon/evening), and Monday, October 7 from 9:45 – 10:15 a.m.
    

    Scouting out places for momentous house games to come.

Student Technology Survey

Please take a few minutes to complete the Cannon US Educational Technology Survey you received via email from Mr. Ruddy.  Your thoughts and ideas are needed to make a vision that includes our most important stakeholders, our students! The link below will take you to the survey if you are unable to locate it in your email. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input on the current state and future of Cannon US technology program.

Student Tech Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SLu1efDAtG40elgBUBUD9TTKH0ydVRkyHUaDAANE1gU/viewform

Freshmen are a big part of the Varsity Volleyball team.

Just a reminder that Varsity Softball is conducting Fall workouts on

Fun times at Homecoming dance.

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 will be hosting a car wash fundraiser was on October 31st after House Games. The Car Wash will run from 12:30-3 or 4pm. Please complete this survey so that we can gather information about how much you would be willing to pay and how you would be willing to participate. 🙂 Click on the link below; it’s only two

questions:  http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/M977Y3W

Cross country team getting ready to warm up.

“How do I make money & do what I want?” If you’ve ever wondered this or thought about having your own business, join us for a Career Lunch & Learn with Doug Gray Tuesday, October 8^th in the Upper School Library Annex. Doug Gray is an ICF-certified coach, speaker, leadership trainer, author and adjunct faculty member at several colleges including NC State University. See Ms. Hoffman with questions.

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors:  Please sign up on Family Connections to meet with College Representatives coming to campus the week of October 7^th:10/7: University of Alabama at Birmingham10/8: Elon University

10/9 University of Tennessee, Knoxville 10/10: Hampden-Sydney 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.

Seniors:  College Counseling is holding walk-in hours on Tuesday, October 8^th during your drop period.  Please report to room 616 for college application, essay or related assistance.

  After School Events:

Courgars got pumped for homecoming.

CISAA Tournament at Charlotte Country Club
1:00 PM
Away
Location: Charlotte Country Club
Golf (fall) Girls

Neon night at Friday’s game.

vs Providence Day School
Charlotte Country Day
Charlotte Latin

   ”  Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and think about what could go right!”- unknown

Follow day 4 schedule   No drops

Today is Cannon Spirit Wear Day

All school meeting at 8:15 in Taylor Hall . Please report to Taylor Hall by 8:15 as an advisory

Today’s Schedule

8:15-8:35 Taylor Hall Community Meeting

8:40-9:55 Block A

10:00- 11:15 Block B

11:15-12:00 lunch /break

12:05-1:30 Block D

1:35-2:25 student choice

2:30-3:00 Pep Rally in Boswell Gym

          Birthdays: Sydney Green and Daniele Malmstrom     10/5  James Ye   10/6   Donovan Patterson

House Standings
254	163	294	198

Core Values:

Grant Wagner and Brandon Wade showed TEAMWORK when they shared their psat practice books with a peer.

Josh Lewis demonstrated KINDNESS when he arrived early to class and graciously ran an errand for Mrs. Stavrakas.  Thanks Josh!  

Tiffany Knox showed KINDNESS and encouragement while she was enthusiastically tutoring a lower school student.

Tyler Turner showed KINDNESS when she found a stylus in foundation hall and turned it into Mrs. Smith. Way to go!

 Public Proclamations

Herder’s advisory goes backwards !

Admin Team sports the college theme.

Leadership Lunch today in Foundation hall- all are welcome!

Freshmen running for student council will deliver their speeches on Monday during student Life. Please rehearse and be prepared. Any questions can be directed to Mrs. Ramsey or Ms. Harley.

 The construction for the new Performing Arts Center is coming along nicely.  The foundational beams have been delivered and will soon be erected.  Before that, we would like all students, faculty and staff to have an opportunity to sign one beam. 

• The beam will be located in front of the Lower School near the playground.
• Sharpies (all colors accepted) will be used for the signatures.  We will have a few bags of them out there. 
  

  What the devil happened to Ms. Kundel’s advsiory?

·         The beam will be marked and sectioned off per grade and then class.  Students should only sign their name, and should be supervised .  Please note when us students, staff and faculty are scheduled to sign the beam.

• US
  • Friday, October 4 beginning 1:05 p.m. (Homecoming Game
    

    So many shades of grey.

    afternoon/evening), and Monday, October 7 from 9:45 – 10:15 a.m.

  • Student Technology SurveyPlease take a few minutes to complete the Cannon US Educational Technology Survey you received via email from Mr. Ruddy.  Your thoughts and ideas are needed to make a vision that includes our most important stakeholders, our students! The link below will take you to the survey if you are unable to locate it in your email. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input on the current state and future of Cannon US technology program.Student Tech Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SLu1efDAtG40elgBUBUD9TTKH0ydVRkyHUaDAANE1gU/viewform

History Club will be meeting this Friday in Mrs. Huffman’s room during student choice

Freshmen:  There will be a MANDATORY meeting during Student Choice in Foundation Hall to reveal the Freshmen Service Project!!!  Come energized for service – there will be opportunities to get involved right away!

Mrs. Huffman’s minions.

Just a reminder that Varsity Softball is conducting Fall workouts on

Gru leads his minions!

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.

Pretty in Pink.

! House Impetus will be hosting a car wash fundraiser was on October 31st after House Games. The Car Wash will run from 12:30-3 or 4pm. Please complete this survey so that we can gather information about how much you would be willing to pay and how you would be willing to participate. 🙂 Click on the link below; it’s only two

Cute cats.

questions:  http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/M977Y3W

“How do I make money & do what I want?” If you’ve ever wondered this or thought about having your own business, join us for a Career Lunch & Learn with Doug Gray Tuesday, October 8^th in the Upper School Library Annex. Doug Gray is an ICF-certified coach, speaker, leadership trainer, author and adjunct faculty member at several colleges including NC State University. See Ms. Hoffman with questions.

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors:  Please sign up on Family Connections to meet with College Representatives coming to campus the week of October 7^th:10/7: University of Alabama at Birmingham10/8: Elon University

10/9 University of Tennessee, Knoxville 10/10: Hampden-Sydney College

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

Rolled out of bed today just for spirit day.

gauge progress. Offered two times during the school year (Fall and Winter), both courses are open for registration at

Little kids roam the halls .

www.cannonschool.org/satprep. Space is limited, so please register early.

  After School Events:

Homecoming 5K Run 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM ]

Yoga anyone?

kids fun run at 8:30

A bunch of hippies.

Great American Independent School Championship 1:00 PM Away Location: Cary Academy Cross Country – Coed Varsity vs Cary Academy

Tennis (Fall) – Girls Varsity 2:00 PM Home Location: Cannon School Tennis (Fall) – Girls Varsity vs Statesville Christian

Jersey day.

Volleyball – Girls Varsity 3:00 PM Home Location: Cannon School Volleyball – Girls Varsity vs Kennedy Charter School

Thowback time!

Soccer (Fall) – Boys Varsity 5:00 PM Home Location: Cannon School Soccer (Fall) – Boys Varsity vs Union Academy

   ”  Good mathematics is not about how many answers you know.. It’s how you behave when you don’t know.”-unknown

Follow day 3 schedule   Science drops

Today show your spirit by advisory.

          Birthdays: none

House Standings
254	163	294	198

 Aspen Stevanovski demonstrated TEAMWORK when she shared her practice psat book with a student who didn’t have one for her practice test.

Chauncey Davidson showed PASSION when he applied to be an Outstanding Disney Dreamer. He was chosen as one of the top 100 Outstanding students. Congratulations !! click on video link below to see Chauncey on T.V.

Disney Dreamer Video Clip

 Public Proclamations

Herder’s Advisory shows us clearly what not to wear! Nice spirit.

Spirit week continues tomorrow with Cannon Wear!

History Club  will be meeting this Friday in Mrs. Huffman’s room during student choice!

 

Advisory spirit

Freshmen:  There will be a MANDATORY meeting during Student Choice in Foundation Hall to reveal the Freshmen Service Project!!!  Come energized for service – there will be opportunities to get involved right away!?

House Impetus will be hosting a car wash fundraiser was on October 31st after House Games. The Car Wash will run

Cavalier fan?

from 12:30-3 or 4pm. Please complete this survey so that we can gather information about how much you would be willing to pay and how you would be willing to participate. 🙂 Click on the link below; it’s only two questions: 

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/M977Y3W

Seniors got 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.

Lovely look for sophomore.

After School Events:

Not a Tarheel fan.

Salisbury Country Club 4:00 PM Away Location: Salisbury High School Golf (fall) Girls vs Salisbury High School

Big foot showed up for spirit week!

[ Tennis (Fall) Girls JV 4:15 PM Away Location: Charlotte Country Day School Tennis (Fall) Girls JV vs Charlotte Country Day

Freshmen show us what not to wear.

Tennis (Fall) – Girls Varsity 4:15 PM Home Location: Cannon School Tennis (Fall) – Girls Varsity vs Charlotte Country Day

Volleyball – Girls Varsity 6:30 PM Home Location: Cannon School Volleyball – Girls Varsity vs Charlotte Country Day

Soccer (Fall) – Boys Varsity
7:00 PM
Home
Location: Cannon School

Cannon’s soccer team rocks!

Soccer (Fall) – Boys Varsity vs Charlotte Country Day

   ”  People may not always tell you how they feel about you, but they will always show you. Pay attention.”-Unknown

Follow day 2  schedule   World Language Drops

Today  is Spirit What Not To wear Wednesday!

          Birthdays: Leah Vail

House Standings
254	163	294	198

James Sirois and Ben Szilagyi demonstrated PASSION at the football game this past Friday night.  Many of the students left at halftime because it was cold, these two boys stepped up (in their USA themed tutus) and led the crowd.  Way to go GRRR!!!!

School spirit abounds at Friday’s football game.

Derek Gordon, Joe Joe Vacarro, and Seth Newkirk demonstrated KINDNESS and PASSION when they saw a staff member struggling with heavy boxes and swooped in to help.

Cannon Spirit

Jessica Abel, Chris batchelor, Alexandra Holloway, Andrew Newman, Anna Poffenbaugh, and Mckinley Riley demonstrated PASSION

for service with the Admission Office by signing up for Student Ambassadors and completing the Admission Office Student Ambassador Questionnaire (which is required to be an active ambassador for 2013-2014).

 Public Proclamations

Spirit week continues tomorrow with Advisory Themes!

Twin day!

Students and Faculty! 

House Impetus will be hosting a car wash fundraiser was on October 31st after House Games. The Car Wash will run from 12:30-3 or 4pm. Please complete this survey so that we can gather information about how much you would be willing to pay and how you would be willing to participate. 🙂 Click on the link below; it’s only two questions:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/M977Y3W

cheerleaders lead the way in spirit.

Have a wonderful day! Joanna Copio

 Homecoming tickets will be sold outside of Foundation Hall during lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday, and during choice on Friday. Tickets will be five dollars.

Soccer fans show their support last night.

Faculty supports twin day!

  girls Soccer interest meeting for JV and varsity spring 2014 teams will be held in Foundation Hall Today October 2 from 11:15-11:45am.

Freshmen got the spirit.

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.

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors please register on Family Connections to meet college representatives:  October 2: Lees-McRae college.

Freshmen Advisors get into twin day!

Soccer team shows their spirit.

After School Events:

 

Twins through and through.

Cross Country – Coed Varsity 5:00 PM Away Location: Charlotte Latin Cross Country – Coed Varsity vs Charlotte Latin Charlotte Country Day Charlotte Christian Providence Day School

Tuesday’s game ends in a tough tie. Proud of our Cougars

   ”  Don’t anticipate your life, just let it happen.”- Mr. Hurder

Follow day 1 schedule   Arts Drops

Today  is Spirit Twinsie day.

          Birthdays: none

House Standings
254	163	294	198

Katie Cooper and Kallyn Tall demonstrated KINDNESS by loaning a neon t-shirt to a friend who didn’t have one.

Andrew Newman demonstrated KINDNESS when he went to get a snack in the cafeteria for a student on crutches.

Taylor  Shue and Brandon Wade demonstrate PASSION and KINDNESS everyday – and were recognized for these core values yesterday as House Impetus’ October Students of the Month!

 Public Proclamations

Spirit week continues tomorrow with what not to wear Wednesday!

Kundel’s advisory shows American pride and school spirit.

Upper school students got a chance to visit with lower school mobile zoo last week.

Mr. Coggins instructs students in the practice of yoga during the day and to the faculty on Thursday afternoons. Namaste.

 Homecoming tickets will be sold outside of Foundation Hall during lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday, and during choice on Friday. Tickets will be five dollars.

  girls Soccer interest meeting for JV and varsity spring 2014 teams will be held in Foundation Hall on Wednesday, October 2 from 11:15-11:45am.

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 from Junior Boston trip.

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors please register on Family Connections to meet college representatives:  October 1: Colgate University, American University, Michigan Technological University, Tulane University, Hillsdale College, October 2: Lees-McRae college.

After School Events:

Embracing a fox that was brought for a junior k program last week.

 

River Run Golf Course 4:00 PM Home Location: Cannon School Golf (fall) Girls vs Charlotte Country Day

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

Volleyball – Girls JV 4:30 PM Away Location: Charlotte Latin Volleyball – Girls JV vs Charlotte Latin

Tennis (Fall) – Girls Varsity 4:30 PM Home Location: Cannon School Tennis (Fall) – Girls Varsity vs Charlotte Latin

Go Cougars!

Cannon Band plays amazing music at the football games.

Soccer (Fall) – Boys JV 5:00 PM Home Location: Cannon School Soccer (Fall) – Boys JV vs Charlotte Latin

[ Volleyball – Girls Varsity 5:30 PM Away Location: Charlotte Latin Volleyball – Girls Varsity vs Charlotte Latin

Soccer (Fall) – Boys Varsity 7:00 PM Home Location: Cannon School Soccer (Fall) – Boys Varsity vs Charlotte Latin

   ” Now and then it’s good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy.”-unknown

Follow day 5 schedule   No Drops

Cannon students show pride in their country.

spirit week day one: America theme

Student Life: 10:20-11:15 Academic Advising in Advisory

          Birthdays: Nyasia Hill and Danielle Patton

House Standings
254	163	294	198

Matt Gossage speaks to students about discipline and morale during Friday’s leadership lunch.

Jordan Wallace showed KINDNESS when she helped clean up the commons after some students had left behind some trash.

Shout out to Ms. Kundel and Senora Zelaya for representing their house during Friday’s Leadership Lunch. Way to show PASSION.

School spirit abounds at Friday’s football game.

 Public Proclamations

Serving Cannon community by washing teachers’cars. Way to show appreciation. Thank you.

 Spirit week day two: Twinsie Day tomorrow!

House Impetus – We have a whole house meeting this Monday, September 30 during student choice. We will unveil the next Students of the Month! This meeting is mandatory for all house members, but it is also an exciting time to celebrate all the wonderful things members of our house achieve throughout the year. See you there!

Homecoming tickets will be sold outside of Foundation Hall during lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday, and during choice on Friday. Tickets will be five dollars.

Captain America shows up at Cannon!

girls Soccer interest meeting for JV and varsity spring 2014 teams will be held in Foundation Hall on Wednesday, October 2 from 11:15-11:45am.

Cooler weather lends itself to reading Shakespeare outdoors.

first sign language club  meeting will be today Monday September 30th in Mrs. Ramsey’s room during Student Choice–FOOD and DRINKS will be provided at the meeting so feel free to help yourself!-Our first lesson will be on the alphabet and numbers 1-10.

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.

Ladies discuss pond lab findings.

Students enjoy Pond lab experience.

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors please register on Family Connections to meet college representatives: September 30: Southern Methodist University, Babson College, College of William and Mary, Northeastern University. October 1: Colgate University, American

Junior love and English Huck Finn… what joy!

University, Michigan Technological University, Tulane University, Hillsdale College, October 2: Lees-McRae college.

After School Events:

King and Queen of Homecoming court to be announced during halftime of football game this Friday.

 

Artists amaze us at Cannon.

None listed

Cheer leaders practice hard.

Girls Volleyball has had a great season, come check them out.

   ” You’re off to great places. Today is your day. Your mountain is waiting . So get on your way.”- Dr. Seuss

Follow day 4 schedule      No Drops

Student Life: 12:05-1:00 Class pictures 

          Birthdays: 9/28 Emma Montgomery, Emily Jin                                                    9/29 John Haddock, Preston Miller

House Standings
254	163	294	198

 Alex Enrique showed KINDNESS when she helped the whole French class get set up on our new online textbook and activities.

Eliot Anderson  and Kendall Applegate demonstrated KINDNESS when they helped Mrs. Pinto with heavy supplies.

Freshmen use drop wisely! Way to go.

Jack Hilbish demonstrated TEAMWORK when he helped a teacher carry Whitebords Ramps to another classroom for a physics experiment.

Thanks to all the parents and students who washed the teachers cars to show appreciation. Wow!

 Public Proclamations

Leadership Lunch today with Mr. Gossage in Foundation Hall. All are welcome 11:20-11:45

Join us at Homecoming football game on Oct. 4  to learn who the king and Queen of Cannon will be.

Congratulations to those who were nominated and to the final winners of the 2013-2014 Homecoming Court!

Freshmen: Alexandria Mills and Matt Jackson Sophomore: Ann Fisher Lindsay and Preston Miller

Junior: Mary Claire Farrington and Jack Amoroso    Senior: Angela Poffenbaugh, Alex Enrique, Allie Gray, Christian Wilson, Grant           Gossage, and Eric Fromke

The Homecoming king and queen will be announced at Homecoming Game during halftime. We hope to see everyone there!

Are you looking for something to do this weekend? The 38th annual UNC Charlotte International Festival is this Saturday, September 28th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Barnhardt Student Activities Center on the UNC Charlotte campus. The festival showcases the

Felix became Old Gobbo from Merchant of Venice during English class.

Grant works diligently in the library.

cultures of over 50 nations.  Visitors to the festival will see art, crafts, costumes, and foods unique to each participating country.  The festival is free!

girls Soccer interest meeting for JV and varsity spring 2014 teams will be held in Foundation Hall on Wednesday, October 2 from 11:15-11:45am.

Varsity Softball Workouts will begin this week. We have scheduled these for Wednesdays and Thursdays for the next few weeks. If you are interested in working out for the upcoming season, please be at the field by 3:30. Workouts will begin at 3:40 and should end around 5 – 5:15. Players will need to wear long softball / baseball style pants. Wear cleats if you have them. Workouts will revolve around

conditioning and fundamentals. Hope to see everyone there!

  Catie Kuralt (2017) is forming a team for “Light the Night Walk” on Saturday, November 2^nd at Romare Bearden Park in Charlotte, NC.  “Light the Night Walk” is The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s evening walk and fundraising event.  Please email Catie (ckuralt@cannonschool.org) or visithttp://pages.lightthenight.org/nc/Charlnc13/WeAreFamily if you are interested in participating.

Camaraderie in the commons.

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors:    September 27: Emory University, Mercer University, Miami University Oxford, Sewanee: The university of the south, University of Tulsa, Pace University, St. Joseph’s University,

Sophomores smile early in the morning.

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:

 

Tennis (Fall) Girls JV 4:15 PM Away Location: Charlotte Catholic Tennis (Fall) Girls JV vs Charlotte Catholic

Tennis players sharing a smile

Soccer (Fall) – Boys JV 4:15 PM Home Location: Cannon School Soccer (Fall) – Boys JV vs Lincoln Charter School

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

c Football – Varsity 7:30 PM Home Location: Cannon School Football – Varsity vs Harrells Christian Academy

   ” Every experience, no matter how bad it seems, holds within it a blessing of some kind. The goal is to find it.”-Buddha

Follow day 3 schedule      Social Studies Drops

Birthdays: Caroline Campbell and Kevin King

House Standings
214	147	246	161

Chandler Frazier demonstrated KINDNESS when he  carried a stool for a young lady in his class who didn’t have a stool.

Alex Enrique, Carolyn Hines, Angela Poffenbaugh, and Daelyn Bentley-Gottel demonstrated PASSION and TEAMWORK when they shared their stories about their college research process with members of the junior class!

Zach Venos demonstrated KINDNESS when he got meter sticks for Mrs. Smith’s Physics class.

Emma gets a high five from Dean Ramsey for core value

 Public Proclamations

Are you looking for something to do this weekend? The 38th annual UNC Charlotte International Festival is this Saturday, September 28th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Barnhardt Student Activities Center on the UNC Charlotte campus. The festival showcases the cultures of over 50 nations.  Visitors to the festival will see art, crafts, costumes, and foods unique to each participating country.  The festival is free!

Upper classmen get a cougar growl!

girls Soccer interest meeting for JV and varsity spring 2014 teams will be held in Foundation Hall on Wednesday, October 2 from 11:15-11:45am.

Varsity Softball Workouts will begin this week. We have scheduled these for Wednesdays and Thursdays for the next few weeks. If you are interested in working out for the upcoming season, please be at the field by 3:30. Workouts will begin at 3:40 and should end around 5 – 5:15. Players will need to wear long softball / baseball style pants. Wear cleats if you have them. Workouts will revolve around

Counselor Hoffman’s mints help any situation.

conditioning and fundamentals. Hope to see everyone there!

  Catie Kuralt (2017) is forming a team for “Light the Night Walk” on Saturday, November 2^nd at Romare Bearden Park in Charlotte, NC.  “Light the Night Walk” is The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s evening walk and fundraising event.  Please email Catie (ckuralt@cannonschool.org) or visithttp://pages.lightthenight.org/nc/Charlnc13/WeAreFamily if you are interested in participating.

no one brings more Joy to the school than Mrs. Pinto

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors:      September 26: Lafayette College, Presbyterian College, Haverford College, St. John’s University- Manhattan campus, Georgia Institute of Technology, Providence College, Depau University, Case Western Reserve University, Vanderbilt University. September 27: Emory University, Mercer University, Miami University Oxford, Sewanee: The university of the south, University of Tulsa, Pace University, St. Joseph’s University,

Sisterly love at Cannon

Cooking club shared yummy quesadillas

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.

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:

Cougars beat Charlotte Christian on Tuesday night.

Varsity Tennis wins on Tuesday night

   ” Even the smallest person can change the course of the future.” Lord of the Rings

Follow day 2 schedule      Math Drops

Birthdays: Hannah Taylor

House Standings
214	147	285	161

 Chris Batchelor showed KINDENESS to a teacher when helped carry heavy books to a room.

Caroline Schauder, Erin Mason, Kendall Thomas and Mackenzie O’brien demonstrated PASSSION for service with the Admission Office by signing up for Student Ambassadors and completing the Admission Office Student Ambassador Questionnaire (which is required to be an active ambassador for 2013- 2014).The Admission Office would like to recognize and commend them for their dedication to the mission of helping our office as we work with potential student applicants, families, and the greater community to share information about Cannon School.

College counselor McClanahan assists seniors during ” drop in hours”.

 Public Proclamations

Freshmen create a mystical creature on the beach trip.

Are you looking for something to do this weekend? The 38th annual UNC Charlotte International Festival is this Saturday, September 28th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Barnhardt Student Activities Center on the UNC Charlotte campus. The festival showcases the cultures of over 50 nations.  Visitors to the festival will see art, crafts, costumes, and foods unique to each participating country.  The festival is free!

We have a lower school family who is new to the area and looking for an upper school student or students who might be interested in babysitting.  Looking for someone who can drive and who lives near Mooresville, Davidson or Cornelius.  If interested, please email Mrs. Pinto @ jpinto@cannonschool.org.

A new great look in the foreign language hallway.

There will be a meeting of all students who are interested in swimming for Cannon this winter  Today September 25 at 11:15 am in Foundation Hall. 

Varsity Softball Workouts will begin this week. We have scheduled these for Wednesdays and Thursdays for the next few weeks. If you are interested in working out for the upcoming season, please be at the field by 3:30. Workouts will begin at 3:40 and should end around 5 – 5:15. Players will need to wear long softball / baseball style pants. Wear cleats if you have them. Workouts will revolve around conditioning and fundamentals. Hope to see everyone there!

SCAD Rep will be in Foundation Hall on Thursday during A-block, B-block and F-block.

  Catie Kuralt (2017) is forming a team for “Light the Night Walk” on Saturday, November 2^nd at Romare Bearden Park in Charlotte, NC.  “Light the Night Walk” is The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s evening walk and fundraising event.  Please email Catie (ckuralt@cannonschool.org) or visit http://pages.lightthenight.org/nc/Charlnc13/WeAreFamily if you are interested in participating.

Freshmen: Student Council speeches will  be delivered in Taylor Hall Oct 7 during student life. If you have not turned in your speech to Mrs. Ramsey, please do so by 3 pm today.

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors:       September 25: Denison University, Ohio, SCAD,Wesleyan University, Roanoke College, University of Southern California, September 26: Lafayette College, Presbyterian College, Haverford College, St. John’s University- Manhattan campus, Georgia Institute of Technology, Providence College, Depau University, Case Western Reserve University, Vanderbilt University. September 27: Emory University, Mercer University, Miami University Oxford, Sewanee: The university of the south, University of Tulsa, Pace University, St. Joseph’s University,

Freshmen friends

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

English drop leaves time for gathering in the commons

opportunity.

After School Events:

   ” Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that its stupid.”-A Einstein

Follow day 1 schedule      English Drops

Birthdays: Kierstyn Jones and Chase Huseby

House Standings
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 Animus T-shirt day Today.  If you are in house Animus, you are welcome to  show your support and wear your t-shirt today.

Andrew Nielsen, Annie Collum, Savana Gandy, Hannah Ventura, Dara Tokunbuh, Emily Maelmstrom, Tori Campbell, Rollins Johnson, Devon McCarthy, and Leah Vail all demonstrated PASSION, COURAGE, and TEAMWORK by leading their peers in water sampling and in explaining the ecology of  Walden Pond and the Charles River to the junior class. 

 Ann Fisher, Erin Mason, and Hannah Stewart demonstrated COURAGE when she took a risk and applied for the House Impetus Sophomore Intern position!

 Montel Lyles showed KINDNESS when he volunteered to help carry heavy French books into my classroom. I appreciate his kindness

check out the new booths in the library.

 Public Proclamations

Freshmen: please check the main office for any items left behind at the beach. The items will be thrown away by the end of today if not claimed.

Freshmen having fun on beach trip

There will be a meeting of all students who are interested in swimming for Cannon this winter on Wednesday, September 25 at 11:15 am in Foundation Hall. 

Varsity Softball Workouts will begin this week. We have scheduled these for Wednesdays and Thursdays for the next few weeks. If you are interested in working out for the upcoming season, please be at the field by 3:30. Workouts will begin at 3:40 and should end around 5 – 5:15. Players will need to wear long softball / baseball style pants. Wear cleats if you have them. Workouts will revolve around

Fabulous Junior trip to Fenway Park

conditioning and fundamentals. Hope to see everyone there!

Congratulations to House Impetus’ new student interns, Erin Mason, Ann Fisher Lindsay, and Leah Vail! We were beyond impressed by all the passion and enthusiasm of all candidates. These three ladies (along with all the applicants) demonstrated an immense amount of courage and passion. House Impetus’s leadership team is thrilled to begin working with these young women and help them develop their leadership skills.

 Catie Kuralt (2017) is forming a team for “Light the Night Walk” on Saturday, November 2^nd at Romare Bearden Park in Charlotte, NC.  “Light the Night Walk” is The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s evening walk and fundraising event.  Please email Catie (ckuralt@cannonschool.org) or visit http://pages.lightthenight.org/nc/Charlnc13/WeAreFamily if you are interested in participating.

Mr. Cobb had a blast on the Freshmen Beach trip!

Freshmen: Student Council speeches will  be delivered in Taylor Hall Oct 7 during student life. If you have not turned in your speech to Mrs. Ramsey, please do so by 3 pm today.

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors:  Please sign up on Family Connections to meet with College Representatives during the week of September 23^rd: Catawba College, University of south Carolina, Bates college    September 24: Wofford college, High Point university, Randolph College.     September 25: Denison University, Ohio, SCAD

Wesleyan University, Roanoke College, University of Southern California, September 26: Lafayette College, Presbyterian College, Haverford College, St. John’s University- Manhattan campus, Georgia Institute of Technology, Providence College, Depau University, Case Western Reserve University, Vanderbilt

beautiful Montreat scenery

University. September 27: Emory University, Mercer University, Miami University Oxford, Sewanee: The university of the south, University of Tulsa, Pace University, St. Joseph’s University,

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.

Senior girls bond and relax at Montreat

After School Events:

Volleyball – Girls JV 4:30 PM Away Location: Charlotte Christian Volleyball – Girls JV vs Charlotte Christian

Gil Murdock Relays 5:00 PM Away Location: McAlpine Park Cross Country – Coed Varsity vs Charlotte Christian Charlotte Country Day Charlotte Latin Providence Day School

Volleyball – Girls Varsity 5:30 PM Away Location: Charlotte Christian Volleyball – Girls Varsity vs Charlotte Christian

Cannon Cultures Meet and Greet 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Location: US Library Annex [More Details]