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!!

The Road to the Gossage Cup

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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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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 10.11.23

Posted on October 11, 2023 by The Dean Team

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

“What matters in life is not what happens to you, but what you remember and how you remember it.”

– Gabriel García Márquez-Colombian writer

Max Murash, Quinn Falasca, and Will Swartz demonstrated TEAMWORK when they helped a teacher move some heavy boxes. Thanks, guys! 💪🏼 💪🏼 💪🏼

The Road to the Gossage Cup

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Leaders Unite! 

Our Keynote speakers on Thursday 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!

All students are invited to submit their work to Vol. 5 of The Ink, the Upper School’s literary arts magazine! We are looking for poetry, prose, short fiction, essays, photography, drawings, prints, illustrations, paintings, graphic design/digital artwork, multimedia work, and digital recordings of performances. The deadline for submissions is TODAY!! 

 

 

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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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 10.10.23

Posted on October 10, 2023 by The Dean Team

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

“We are human beings. And no matter how bad things are and
no matter how limiting things are…we can always be creative.” 
– Luis J. Rodriguez (Poet/ Writer)

Caden Elnaggar and Amir Morocco helped set up the wrestling room for a Beyond the Bell program this week. Thanks so much for your help — the kiddos had a blast that afternoon, in part, because of your efforts!

Eleanor Avett, Brooke Busby, Madison Drayton, Laila Dure, Sylvia Romley, Makala Stavrakas, Skyler Thurman, Emma Wang, Emma Westgarth-Taylor, Edi Zywicki ALL demonstrated PASSION for the Class of 2027 when they planned and executed an Advisory breakfast for all the female Advisories on Thursday! Thanks for helping us build community, Fernandos!!

In class, Emma Westgarth- Taylor consistently displays leadership and RESPECT by being among the first to give her full attention to the teacher. 2 CVs in one day, Emma!! 

Reagan Pinkerton and Katie Antosek showed KINDNESS when they helped a teacher fix the window blinds in her classroom! Much appreciated!!

Greg Watson showed great RESPECT for our classroom when he went above-and-beyond to help clean up a big mess in the Advisory Room. Thanks, Greg, for helping us to keep Cannon in tip-top shape!

The Road to the Gossage Cup

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Aliza Anderson, Richard Herring, John Kroll,
Wylie Neal, Richelle Syer and Mrs. Hurtado 🥳

TODAY!!! 💃 🕺

 

All students are invited to submit their work to Vol. 5 of The Ink, the Upper School’s literary arts magazine! We are looking for poetry, prose, short fiction, essays, photography, drawings, prints, illustrations, paintings, graphic design/digital artwork, multimedia work, and digital recordings of performances. The deadline for submissions is TOMORROW, October 11, 2023!

 

 

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

 

Sophie, Lilly, and Sydney are hosting a food drive for Bags of Hope Lake Norman for their AT: Lang deliverable for their Memorable Memoir Project. This food drive is aiding in combating food insecurity, which was an issue for the main character in the memoir, The Glass Castle.

Please donate individually packaged snacks to help! Donation bin will be located inside the commons.

 

 

 

 Class schedule for the week:

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 10.05.23

Posted on October 5, 2023 by The Dean Team

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

“You have to remember the value of your individuality — that you have something special and different to offer that nobody else can.”
— Jennifer Lopez (Artist/ Singer)

Miller Peterson showed KINDNESS when he helped a teacher hang up a clock in her room.

Bella Coughlin showed KINDNESS when she brought a teacher her favorite snack. Thanks, Bella!

Elliette Zukowski demonstrated KINDNESS when she helped a stressed teacher with clerical work. 

The Road to the Gossage Cup

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Henry Anthony, Kayce & Meadow Campurciani,
Zoe Griffith, and Kira Smith 🥳

 

TODAY!!!!!

 

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

 

Sophie, Lilly, and Sydney are hosting a food drive for Bags of Hope Lake Norman for their AT: Lang deliverable for their Memorable Memoir Project. This food drive is aiding in combating food insecurity, which was an issue for the main character in the memoir, The Glass Castle.

Please donate individually packaged snacks to help! Donation bin will be located inside the commons.

 

 

 

 Class schedule for the week:

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 10.04.23

Posted on October 4, 2023 by The Dean Team

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

“Forgiving is not forgetting. Forgiving is remembering without pain.”
— Celia Cruz (Cuban Singer/Artist)

Laila Dure demonstrated INTEGRITY when she informed a teacher that she had incorrectly scored a quiz, resulting in a higher grade. Way to go, Laila!

Hoseana Fikadu, Aiden Clark, and Sajan Patel all demonstrated INTEGRITY when they turned in lost items they found.  Thanks, friends! We are working hard to reunite these items with their owners!

Emma Jones demonstrated TEAMWORK when she helped a teacher carry several boxes out to her car. 🙂

The Road to the Gossage Cup

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Upper School Night of Music – TONIGHT!!

In this edition of the CUSP, take a deep dive into the Cannon community through an interview with Calvin the Cougar, updates on Cannon School’s new athletic director, Ask the CUSP, and solutions to the teacher shortage. If current events are more your style, learn about the implications of health policy issues pertaining to high-caffeine energy drink legislation, climate change, heat waves, and an all-time favorite summer of Barbenheimer. Be sure to try out the word search and our crossword puzzle to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month!

 

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

 

Sophie, Lilly, and Sydney are hosting a food drive for Bags of Hope Lake Norman for their AT: Lang deliverable for their Memorable Memoir Project. This food drive is aiding in combating food insecurity, which was an issue for the main character in the memoir, The Glass Castle.

Please donate individually packaged snacks to help! Donation bin will be located inside the commons.

 

 

Contact: Kate Whittington: kwhittington@cannonschool.org for more info. 

Team Fox Fundraiser:

Registration/official page link: https://give.michaeljfox.org/event/2023-targeting-a-cure-topgolf-charlotte/e503545

Personal donation page: https://give.michaeljfox.org/fundraiser/4900600

 

 Class schedule for the week:

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 10.03.23

Posted on October 3, 2023 by The Dean Team

 

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

“The more you speak more languages,
the more you understand about yourself.”
— Sandra Cisneros (Author)

Grogan Kelley showed INTEGRITY when he turned in another student’s wallet that was left behind in The MiLL!
 
Victor Lopez and Andrew Peterson demonstrated KINDNESS when they carried in a box for a teacher. Thanks for the help, guys!
 
Bennett Miller was a friend showing true KINDNESS to his peers when he volunteered to print a document for him even though it was an inconvenience. Thanks for being awesome, Bennett!

The Road to the Gossage Cup

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Angelina Chen & Gregory Watson   🥳

 

TODAY!!!

Attention Freshmen and Sophomores, the Admission Office at Cannon needs you! We are excited to begin welcoming prospective students to spend the day on campus.   Hosts are needed to help ensure a great visit day.  Hosts are expected to take their visitor to classes, lunch, and clubs, introduce them to friends, and make them feel welcome at Cannon. Visitors will spend all or part of the day with the host.  If you’d like to host, please complete this survey. Contact Mrs. Holliway at hholliway@cannonschool.org with questions. Thanks in advance!!

Interest Meeting TODAY (October 3rd) in Foundation Hall from 7:45-8:20 am  Everyone is encouraged to attend … ALL genders are welcome! 

STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

If any students are looking to volunteer for 1-2 hours to help decorate the cafeteria for any of the Worldly Wednesdays, please click the link below and sign up for a Heritage Month

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948A4A82BA2F5C07-student

In this edition of the CUSP, take a deep dive into the Cannon community through an interview with Calvin the Cougar, updates on Cannon School’s new athletic director, Ask the CUSP, and solutions to the teacher shortage. If current events are more your style, learn about the implications of health policy issues pertaining to high-caffeine energy drink legislation, climate change, heat waves, and an all-time favorite summer of Barbenheimer. Be sure to try out the word search and our crossword puzzle to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month!

 

Contact: Kate Whittington: kwhittington@cannonschool.org for more info. 

Team Fox Fundraiser:

Registration/official page link: https://give.michaeljfox.org/event/2023-targeting-a-cure-topgolf-charlotte/e503545

Personal donation page: https://give.michaeljfox.org/fundraiser/4900600

 Class schedule for the week:

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 10.02.23

Posted on October 2, 2023 by The Dean Team

 

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

“Every moment is an organizing opportunity, every person a potential activist, and every minute is a chance to change the world.”

– Dolores Huerta (Mexican – American Activist)

Henry Dryden and Richelle Syer demonstrated RESPECT when they stayed after their last block class to clean and order the classroom. Staying after class on a Friday!? Wow! Way to #GoBeyond, Henry and Richelle!! 😁
 
Naomi Fleckman, Finley Necessary, Riley Shue, and Czara Syed showed PASSION when they gave up several hours of their Sunday to finish up the yearbook cover design! Yet another example of how Cannon students #GoBeyond!

The Road to the Gossage Cup

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*** Sophomores and Juniors*** please download Bluebook (https://bluebook.collegeboard.org/students/download-bluebook) to the computer you plan to use for PSAT testing on Oct. 20. Cannon will not provide loaner computers or chargers on test day.

You must bring your computer with Bluebook already downloaded to CORE TODAY!!

Attention Freshmen and Sophomores, the Admission Office at Cannon needs you! We are excited to begin welcoming prospective students to spend the day on campus.   Hosts are needed to help ensure a great visit day.  Hosts are expected to take their visitor to classes, lunch, and clubs, introduce them to friends, and make them feel welcome at Cannon. Visitors will spend all or part of the day with the host.  If you’d like to host, please complete this survey. Contact Mrs. Holliway at hholliway@cannonschool.org with questions. Thanks in advance!!

Interest Meeting TOMORROW (October 3rd) in Foundation Hall from 7:45-8:20 am  Everyone is encouraged to attend … ALL genders are welcome! 

STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

If any students are looking to volunteer for 1-2 hours to help decorate the cafeteria for any of the Worldly Wednesdays, please click the link below and sign up for a Heritage Month

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948A4A82BA2F5C07-student

Were you absent for Club Fair? Curious to know what our club offerings are? Click this link to see a list of all our Cannon US Clubs Send an email to the student listed as the club leader for more information! 

Contact: Kate Whittington: kwhittington@cannonschool.org for more info. 

Team Fox Fundraiser:

Registration/official page link: https://give.michaeljfox.org/event/2023-targeting-a-cure-topgolf-charlotte/e503545

Personal donation page: https://give.michaeljfox.org/fundraiser/4900600

 Class schedule for the week:

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 09.29.23

Posted on September 29, 2023 by The Dean Team

LET’S SEE YOUR BEST SMILES TODAY !!!

Please report to Gay’s Garden (do NOT cut through the Lower School library. Please enter GG via the doors in the art/music hallway between the Lower School and Middle School.)

Report during your ENGLISH drop today.  Students with A block or C block English should report during Student Life today. 

Naya Thakkar demonstrated great INTEGRITY when she pointed out a grade recording error in her favor. 
 
Ben O’Hara demonstrated INTEGRITY when he was honest about a mix-up with another student. Honesty is the best policy, Ben! 😆

The Road to the Gossage Cup

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Shuvani Regmi  🥳

*** Sophomores and Juniors*** please download Bluebook (https://bluebook.collegeboard.org/students/download-bluebook) to the computer you plan to use for PSAT testing on Oct. 20. Cannon will not provide loaner computers or chargers on test day.

You must bring your computer with Bluebook already downloaded to CORE on Monday!

Attention Freshmen and Sophomores, the Admission Office at Cannon needs you! We are excited to begin welcoming prospective students to spend the day on campus.   Hosts are needed to help ensure a great visit day.  Hosts are expected to take their visitor to classes, lunch, and clubs, introduce them to friends, and make them feel welcome at Cannon. Visitors will spend all or part of the day with the host.  If you’d like to host, please complete this survey. Contact Mrs. Holliway at hholliway@cannonschool.org with questions. Thanks in advance!!

Interest Meeting TUESDAY (October 3rd) in Foundation Hall from 7:45-8:20 am  Everyone is encouraged to attend … ALL genders are welcome! 

Were you absent for our Club Fair last week? Curious to know what our club offerings are? Click this link to see a list of all our Cannon US Clubs Send an email to the student listed as the club leader for more information! 

 

 

Mark your calendar!! 

 

Today’s Class Schedule:

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HAVE A FANTASTIC AND RESTFUL WEEKEND!

 

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 09.28.23

Posted on September 28, 2023 by The Dean Team

 

Hispanic Heritage Month, Quote of the Day: 

“Justice is about making sure that being polite is not the same thing as being quiet. In fact, oftentimes, the most righteous thing you can do is shake the table.”

– Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, U.S. Congressional Representative for New York

Hailey Safranek demonstrated INTEGRITY when she pointed out an answer someone had written on a resource page for a quiz. Your integrity is much apprciated, Hailey!

Ari Lopez demonstrated PASSION for her Advisory by being the first person to add a picture to the Advisory bulletin board! Help rally the rest of Advisory now, Ari! 

Aaron Ward showed COURAGE when he helped get rid of a wasp in a teacher’s classroom. Thanks for being so brave and saving us, Aaron! 
 
Zoe Griffith demonstrated PASSION for Yearbook by being the very FIRST staff member to reach AND surpass, the ad sales goal… well before the deadline! Woo hoooooo!!

Aditi Myana, Sajan Patel, Isaiah Scott, Emerson Perry, and Mia McHugh demonstrated TEAMWORK and KINDNESS when they picked up the Hansel and Gretel trail of Hershey Kisses in the 2nd-floor hallway. 
 

The Road to the Gossage Cup

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Nyah Carnaggio 🥳

 

Interest Meeting TUESDAY (October 3rd) in Foundation Hall from 7:45-8:20 am  Everyone is encouraged to attend … ALL genders are welcome! 

Were you absent for Club Fair last week? Curious to know what our club offerings are? Click this link to see a list of all our Cannon US Clubs Send an email to the student listed as the club leader for more information! 

Today’s Class Schedule:

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 09.27.23

Posted on September 27, 2023 by The Dean Team

Hispanic Heritage Month, Quote of the Day: 

“It is our duty and responsibility to become the best person we are intended to be.”

– Luz Marie Caro, author and public speaker

Catherine Ostema showed TEAMWORK when she delivered a note for her teacher. Thanks, Catherine!

 

The Road to the Gossage Cup

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Carter Cassidy and Liam Condon  🥳

 

Please help us celebrate Kate Martin, Class of 2027, for being selected as the Freshman Intern to work with our Cannon Upper School Honor Council for the 23-24 school year!! Congrats, Kate!

FYI: This is the 1st time in Cannon School history that we have had a sibling duo serve on the Honor Council at the same time!!

 

Leaders Unite!  Our Keynote speaker on Thursday, TOMORROW, for Leadership Lunch will be Cannon School’s Head of School, Mr. Christopher Jones.  He’ll be discussing the value of being SELF-AWARE for a leader.  EVERYONE is welcome! See you in Foundation Hall!

All students are invited to submit their work to Vol. 5 of The Ink, the Upper School’s literary arts magazine! We are looking for poetry, prose, short fiction, essays, photography, drawings, prints, illustrations, paintings, graphic design/digital artwork, multimedia work, and digital recordings of performances. The deadline for submissions is October 11, 2023.

 

Today’s Class Schedule:

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