DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 10.31.23

Posted on October 31, 2023 by The Dean Team

Advisors: Please send a picture of your Advisory in your themed costumes to Dean Zelaya before 12:00 today to enter the contest.  The winning Advisory will be announced on our @CannonUpperSchool Instagram page this afternoon and will win a Chick-Fil-A breakfast on the Dean Team  👻

Alexander Friedli refused to give up on a problem that we were working on in Calculus class. Eventually, he found the error and we were able to move forward with the lesson. Thanks, Alexander, for your perseverance and PASSION.
 
For the second year running, members of Cannon’s CDE 3&4 class built a boat to race down the US National Whitewater Center’s class 3 and 4 rapids as part of their annual Build Your Own Boat competition. Huge thank-yous to David Mason, Samuel Schneider, and Aidan Ristich for their TEAMWORK and contribution to the boat build & testing. Massive shout out to the COURAGE demonstrated by Aliza Anderson, Evan Fuller, Ada Hicks, and Merrick Rice as they donned helmets and life jackets and sailed their vessel even farther than last year’s class! Watch their video HERE.
 
Major thanks to Colin Klueg, Griffin Evans, and Tyler Donia for their contributions preparing spaces for House Games utilization.
 
 

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Kara Raphael 🥳

AP/AT Students: AP Exam registration will close TOMORROW. Please log in to AP Classroom to adjust your exam decision indicator for each AP/AT course you are taking from “UNDECIDED” to “Yes” or “No”. If you have questions about AP Exam registration and ordering, please see Mrs. Kulp ASAP.

TODAY!!

 

Grand Ledge High School High School Powder Puff Football

 

Our annual Senior/Junior Powderpuff Game will be Thursday at 6:00pm on the turf field.

 

 

 

 

Leaders Unite!  Our Keynote speaker on Thursday 11/2 will be Cannon School’s legendary Dean Trojan (AKA JoeTro).  He’ll be discussing the value of COMMUNICATION for a leader.  EVERYONE is welcome. Come to FH with your lunch and let’s learn! 

The North Carolina Music Educators Association will host the North Carolina All-State Orchestra at the North Carolina School of the Arts the first weekend in November. Ian Kuo ’25 auditioned and performed at a very high level to be accepted into the North Carolina All-State Orchestra. He will spend the weekend working with Nobuyoshi Yasuda, a nationally renowned conductor and educator. The orchestra will perform Sunday, November 5 at 4:30pm in the Stevens Center in Winston-Salem, NC. Congratulations Ian!

 
 
 

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 10.25.23

Posted on October 25, 2023 by The Dean Team

Delaney Bruderek showed RESPECT for The Mill when she asked a fellow student to clean up their garbage at the end of lunch! Thank you Delaney for helping to keep our environment clean!
 

 

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Max Murash & Luca Palermo 🥳

AP/AT Students: AP Exam registration will close on Wednesday, November 1. Please log in to AP Classroom to adjust your exam decision indicator for each AP/AT course you are taking from “UNDECIDED” to “Yes” or “No”. If you have questions about AP Exam registration and ordering, please see Mrs. Kulp ASAP.

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Our annual Advisory Costume Contest is upon us! All Advisors have an email with all the details. The Dean Team is excited to see how creative you get this year!!!

 

Cannon Cultures is currently seeking student volunteers to help decorate the cafeteria for Native American Heritage Month on Wednesday, October 31st from 2:00 p.m.- 3 p.m. Please use THIS LINK to sign up to volunteer. Thank you for your support!

 
 
 

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 10.24.23

Posted on October 24, 2023 by The Dean Team

Maya McCorkle, Kierra Morrow, Judah King, Quincy Booker, KJ Taylor, and Evan Ingram showed great TEAMWORK and KINDNESS by helping Mrs. Kulp set up Blue Gym for PSAT testing last Thursday. Thank you all for your help!

Mia McHugh demonstrated INTEGRITY when she brought a grading error in her favor to the attention of her teacher. Way to go, Mia!

Once again, Zeke Hernandez & Eli Maples demonstrated tremendous TEAMWORK by helping IT staff move heavy boxes.

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Danny Saltzman & Sana Pandey 🥳

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Our annual Advisory Costume Contest is upon us! All Advisors have an email with all the details. The Dean Team is excited to see how creative you get this year!!!

 

Cannon Cultures is currently seeking student volunteers to help decorate the cafeteria for Native American Heritage Month on Wednesday, October 31st from 2:00 p.m.- 3 p.m. Please use THIS LINK to sign up to volunteer. Thank you for your support!

 

 
 
 

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 10.23.23

Posted on October 23, 2023 by The Dean Team

Jerica Newby demonstrated INTEGRITY when she turned in someone’s key fob that she found in the hallway. We appreciate you, Jerica!!

Grace Morrison showed great KINDNESS by holding an exterior door open extra long for a struggling teacher with a cart full of boxes. Thank you, Grace!

Carter Cassidy displayed COURAGE when he was randomly selected to read the blog during the senior class family meeting on Thursday morning. Many thanks, Carter.

This is long overdue, but Hope Kramer displayed COURAGE and PASSION when she led cheers during the JK-12 homecoming pep rally. It’s not easy, but she made it look easy. Way to go, Hope. 📣

Another long overdue Core Value goes to Hudson Davis for displaying TEAMWORK and staying late to clean up a mess after a football game.  Sorry we missed this, Hudson! 🧹

The entire Flowers Advisory: Camauri Davis, Clark Hudson, Emma Jones, Victoria Marion, Linden Sonnefeld, Grace Ter Poorten, Layla Wagner, Sally Woolwine, Addison Maynor, Keira Cassidy, and Hina Nakamura all demonstrated INTEGRITY and PASSION by being the first Class of 2027 Advisory to all complete and all score a 100% on the Honor Council education module. #FlowerPower is in full force! 🌺🌼

Jake Miranda demonstrated TEAMWORK when he delivered an armful of heavy math textbooks to all of his table teammates in Precalculus class. 💪🏼

 

Skye Arnold, Lauren Hollar, Cole Frei, Hope Cooksey, Aditi Myana, Kaleb Davis, Maddock Griffin, Hanna Lee, Sarthak Dahal, Maura Zaccarelli, Hannah Wittwer, Olivia Equan, Findley O’Brien, Dane Crandall, Ryan Shue, Jessi Laws, Jacob Hartsell, Elias Simon, Sajan Patel, Chase Herring, Ben O’Hara, Ian Goff, David Mason, Arjun Ram ALL demonstrated TEAMWORK, PASSION, and COURAGE when they represented Cannon School during the tenth annual CHARMUN Model UN Conference on October 13-14, 2023

 
Ashmi Trivedi and Annalise Leck demonstrated courage, teamwork, and passion when they served as Co-Secretaries-General for CHARMUN X.  Ashmi and Annalise were responsible for organizing the entire conference!

 

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Katie Antosek  🥳

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Our annual Advisory Costume Contest is upon us! All Advisors have an email with all the details. The Dean Team is excited to see how creative you get this year!!!

 

 


Our Artificial Intelligence education program is taught by Stanford and MIT alumni and graduate students with years of AI expertise. By the end of the program, students will have completed a mentor-led socially impactful AI project. No programming or computer science experience is required. Advanced cohorts are available for experienced programmers.
We are now accepting applications for Winter 2023 and Spring and Summer 2024 AI Scholars Live online here.

Please contact Mr. Ruddy if you have questions about this program. 
 
 
 

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 10.19.23

Posted on October 19, 2023 by The Dean Team

Morgan Remmey demonstrated KINDNESS when she swiped her key card and opened a door for a faculty member who was struggling with boxes in her hands. Thanks, Morgan!

Tripp Cooler demonstrated KINDNESS when he offered to print a classmate’s project at home. His actions showed that when it comes to navigating the Cannon printers, we are all in this together!

Tommy Underwood and KJ Taylor showed INTEGRITY when they cleaned up messy tables in the Commons. Sweeping the shed!!!!

Coleman Ward  🥳

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TOMORROW!!!

TOMORROW!!!

Downtown Sycamore Merchants Halloween Costume Contest | 94.9 ...

Our annual Advisory Costume Contest is upon us! All Advisors have an email with all the details. The Dean Team is excited to see how creative you get this year!!!


Our Artificial Intelligence education program is taught by Stanford and MIT alumni and graduate students with years of AI expertise. By the end of the program, students will have completed a mentor-led socially impactful AI project. No programming or computer science experience is required. Advanced cohorts are available for experienced programmers.
We are now accepting applications for Winter 2023 and Spring and Summer 2024 AI Scholars Live online here.

Please contact Mr. Ruddy if you have questions about this program. 
 
 

TODAY!!

 

 

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 10.18.23

Posted on October 18, 2023 by The Dean Team

Alayna Poole demonstrated PASSION for our Student Life program when she took 1st place in our Class of 2027 Kahoot game focused on aspects of Belongingness. Way to go, Alayna!!

Sophie Laatz demonstrated KINDNESS and COURAGE when she spoke up in a group setting to amplify the voice of a classmate who had shared something valuable but wasn’t heard.  Thanks, Sophie, for making our classrooms more inclusive! 

Eli Maples demonstrated TEAMWORK when he helped IT move boxes. Thank you, Eli!

Kate Martin demonstrated KINDNESS by picking up leftover trash in the stadium from Friday night’s football game. Thanks for taking this initiative, Kate!!

Tyler Donia showed COURAGE when he asked about a mistake in a teacher’s email to students. In doing so, he helped a lot of students!! 

The entire Calles Advisory: Neeva Gangopadhyay, Ruthie Hillman, Sophie Laatz, Maggie Majors, Genevieve Manni, Kate Martin, Anne McDermott, Grace Morrison, Lauren Schattner, Cate Wickerham, and Hannah Wittwer all demonstrated tremendous RESPECT for our Student Life program by being the 1st Class of 2027 Advisory to have 100% completion of their 1:1 appointments with Dean Zelaya. Way to go, Calles Cuties 🍊

Lilly Carnaggio (yesterday, 10/17) So sorry we missed this, Lilly!!
Piper Berini, Coach Denton, Jerica and J’Ericson Newby 🥳

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Downtown Sycamore Merchants Halloween Costume Contest | 94.9 ...

Our annual Advisory Costume Contest is upon us! All Advisors have an email with all the details. The Dean Team is excited to see how creative you get this year!!!


Our Artificial Intelligence education program is taught by Stanford and MIT alumni and graduate students with years of AI expertise. By the end of the program, students will have completed a mentor-led socially impactful AI project. No programming or computer science experience is required. Advanced cohorts are available for experienced programmers.
We are now accepting applications for Winter 2023 and Spring and Summer 2024 AI Scholars Live online here.

Please contact Mr. Ruddy if you have questions about this program. 
 
 

TOMORROW!!!

 

Cannon Cultures to award TWO $2,000 scholarships to seniors!

Look for more information in early November.

Cannon Cultures is a parent organization committed to cultural diversity and inclusion at Cannon
 
The organization serves to help support students, parents, and teachers to help create cultural awareness and acceptance.
 
Applications will elicit essay responses as well as demonstrated volunteerism and involvement in Cannon Cultures events (i.e. Worldly Wednesdays, Winter Wonderland, etc.). Finalists will be invited to participate in an interview.

 

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 10.17.23

Posted on October 17, 2023 by The Dean Team

Sebastian Dally demonstrated INTEGRITY when he turned in a pair of airpods he found. Thanks, Sebastian!

The Coughlin Cobras: Mia Valencia, Lily Waite, Hope Cooksey, Caylyn Larkins, Aniah Love, Abby Maples, Aditi Myana, Emmerson Perry, Carissa Pollack, Kara Raphael, and Bronwyn Seeber have ALL shown RESPECT for Cannon School and our Student Life curriculum by being the 1st Advisory with 100% completion on the Strengthsfinders assessment. Way to go, Cobras!! 🐍

Hannah Taylor demonstrated a HUGE amount of TEAMWORK and KINDNESS when she helped Dean Zelaya troubleshoot an unexpected issue. We appreciate you, Hannah!

Caden Elnaggar demonstrated KINDNESS when he was first to volunteer for a classroom task. Thanks for helping out, Caden!

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Our Artificial Intelligence education program is taught by Stanford and MIT alumni and graduate students with years of AI expertise. By the end of the program, students will have completed a mentor-led socially impactful AI project. No programming or computer science experience is required. Advanced cohorts are available for experienced programmers.
We are now accepting applications for Winter 2023 and Spring and Summer 2024 AI Scholars Live online here.

Please contact Mr. Ruddy if you have questions about this program. 
 
 
 

Cannon Cultures to award TWO $2,000 scholarships to seniors!

Look for more information in early November.

Cannon Cultures is a parent organization committed to cultural diversity and inclusion at Cannon
 
The organization serves to help support students, parents, and teachers to help create cultural awareness and acceptance.
 
Applications will elicit essay responses as well as demonstrated volunteerism and involvement in Cannon Cultures events (i.e. Worldly Wednesdays, Winter Wonderland, etc.). Finalists will be invited to participate in an interview.

 

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 10.16.23

Posted on October 16, 2023 by The Dean Team

Braden Polsky demonstrated INTEGRITY when he reported a grading error that was not in his favor. Thank you for your honesty!

Caiya Pfitzner showed INTEGRITY when she turned in some cash that she found in the hallway. Thanks for being so honest, Caiya!

Thank you to Cole Frei, Lauren Holler, Sydney Conklin, and Jessie Laws for mentoring a new student and easing the transition into Upper School. They truly exemplified the #YouBelongHere philosophy. #KINDNESS

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Cannon Cultures to award TWO $2,000 scholarships to seniors!

Look for more information in early November.

Cannon Cultures is a parent organization committed to cultural diversity and inclusion at Cannon
 
The organization serves to help support students, parents, and teachers to help create cultural awareness and acceptance.
 
Applications will elicit essay responses as well as demonstrated volunteerism and involvement in Cannon Cultures events (i.e. Worldly Wednesdays, Winter Wonderland, etc.). Finalists will be invited to participate in an interview.

 

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 10.13.23

Posted on October 13, 2023 by The Dean Team

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Sept. 15- Oct. 15- Hispanic Heritage Month Quote of the Day: 

“At the end of the day, we can endure much more than we think we can.” – Frida Kahlo- Mexican painter

Matthew Sancho-Joseph showed KINDNESS when he offered to clean all his teacher’s whiteboards after class. Thank you, Matt!

Kierra Morrow displayed KINDNESS when she offered to clean up a mess left in the Commons. Many thanks, Kierra!

Ryan Schreck and Makala Stavrakas showed KINDNESS when they helped Dean Booker move the presentation screen to and from Foundation Hall.

Kudos to Henry Dryden for helping teachers and students during cold/allergy season by outfitting classrooms with tissue boxes. Thank you for the KINDNESS, Henry!

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TODAY!!!!

Cannon Cultures to award TWO $2,000 scholarships to seniors!
Look for more information in early November.

Cannon Cultures is a parent organization committed to cultural diversity and inclusion at Cannon
 
The organization serves to help support students, parents, and teachers to help create cultural awareness and acceptance.
 
Applications will elicit essay responses as well as demonstrated volunteerism and involvement in Cannon Cultures events (i.e. Worldly Wednesdays, Winter Wonderland, etc.). Finalists will be invited to participate in an interview as a final phase of evaluation.

 

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 10.12.23

Posted on October 12, 2023 by The Dean Team

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Sept. 15- Oct. 15- Hispanic Heritage Month Quote of the Day: 

“We must use our lives to make the world a better place to live, not just to acquire things. That is what we are put on the earth for.”
– Dolores Huerta, American activist

Lauren Childress demonstrated PASSION for Yearbook when she went above and beyond to work on photographing and designing one of her spreads in our book. Thanks for your dedication and hard work, Lauren!!

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Leaders Unite! 

Our Keynote speakers TODAY will be Cannon School’s Lower School Deans, Ms. Deanna Dobbins, and Ms. Melissa Fox.  Topic: The value of PLANNING for leaders.  EVERYONE is welcome! Join us in Foundation Hall for Leadership Lunch!

 

 

Don’t be this kid!

Sign up for the Fall Driver Education Program (Virtual)

 

 

 

Classes and behind-the-wheel instruction will be provided by WatsOnWheels

The classes will be held Monday, November 27th through Friday, December 8th from 4:00 – 7:00. Cost is $450

Students must be 14½ years of age when the classes begin to be eligible to register. To complete the class, students must have thirty hours of class time and six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction.  We hope to offer another class in the spring through WatsOnWheels, but we have yet to schedule specific dates. 

To register for the fall driver education class, please complete THIS Google Form

If you have additional questions, please email khulin@cannonschool.org

Cannon Cultures to award TWO $2,000 scholarships to seniors!
Look for more information in early November.

Cannon Cultures is a parent organization committed to cultural diversity and inclusion at Cannon
 
The organization serves to help support students, parents, and teachers to help create cultural awareness and acceptance.
 
Applications will elicit essay responses as well as demonstrated volunteerism and involvement in Cannon Cultures events (i.e. Worldly Wednesdays, Winter Wonderland, etc.). Finalists will be invited to participate in an interview as a final phase of evaluation.

 

 Class schedule for the week:

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