DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 08.23.23

Richelle Syer demonstrated RESPECT when she informed her advisor and teachers that she would be late for school because of an appointment. Way to go, Richelle!

Hudson Davis, Ellery Biehler, and Teri Pridgen displayed TEAMWORK for helping break down and clean up from Saturday’s Senior Cookout

Aidan Ristich and Wyatt Erdmann displayed TEAMWORK as they helped Dean Williams carry heavy boxes up to the third floor. Many thanks to you two!

Sebastian Dally and Isaiah Scott demonstrated TEAMWORK when they cleaned up some trash left behind by other students in the Quad. Thanks for helping us keep this place neat!

Maryanne Lewis, Claire Nelson, and Lily Wittgraefe all demonstrated PASSION for Cannon School and for our Yearbook program when they led the entire Yearbook staff through training on how to use the software we use to create our book. Great leadership, friends!

Tripp Cooler demonstrated TEAMWORK when he helped set up Foundation Hall for a class meeting. Thanks, Tripp!


The Road to the Gossage Cup

       

Olivia Equan 

Sean Nix

The TESTING CENTER is now open!                Important Reminders:

  • If you are making up an assessment due to a missed class, you are required to enter the Testing Center during the first 10 MINUTES of the block.
    • This rule does not apply to students who are sent from class (with accommodations) to take an assessment.
  • All Cell Phones need to be put in the caddy behind the door.
  • Operating hours include:
    • All academic blocks
    • Office hours on Tuesday and Thursday
    • After School starting at 3:15

VARSITY SOFTBALL INTEREST MEETING

The defending NCISAA State Champion Varsity Softball team will be having an interest meeting on WEDNESDAY AUGUST 23RD at 3:00pm in the PRIVATE DINING ROOM

If you have any questions please see Coach Evans or email: cevans@cannonschool.org


If you do not have a parking sticker for your vehicle, please complete this campus parking form so that we have EVERY car with parking passes. 

                Or… 

 

If you’d like to park in one of 4 reserved
primo parking spots, submit your bid for the silent auction by scanning this QR code.  Auction proceeds will go toward the Senior Gift Fund for the Class of 2024.

 

 

Any girls interested in the Girl’s Basketball program or would like to receive information about it need to fill out this form by Friday, August 25th. Email Coach Drakeford directly kdrakeford@cannonschool.org  with any questions.

New this year: The Math Lab and Writing Lab at Cannon through the Academic Resource Center (formerly ACC), run by Mr. Scurlock and Mrs. Miller!

We are looking for students interested in becoming peer tutors!

What: Interest Meeting for Peer Tutoring in Math Lab or Writing Lab

When: Office Hours, the first 20 minutes, Tuesday August 29th

Where: 606, the Academic Resource Center (ARC), formerly the ACC room

Who: Any upper school students interested in peer tutoring. You DO NOT have to be an “expert” at math or writing. Rather, we are looking for people who are curious, friendly, and responsible. We will train you on what to do.

Why: “By learning you will teach, by teaching you will learn.” We know that students often learn best from each other. You will be giving back to your school and community through service. You will also learn a lot from the experience, and we believe, find that helping others is a lot of fun!

How: Email–or come find–Mrs. Miller or Mr. Scurlock with your questions. If you are even a little bit interested, come to the meeting to find out if it would be a good fit for you.

Join the Varsity Band & Orchestra Ensemble! 🎵🎻

Watch this video for all the info you need!

🗓️ When: 7:30 – 8am, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 

🏢 Where: Band Room

📜 Be a part of the first credited Zero Hour Class: students who attend at least 70% of the rehearsals will receive credit and can have a seventh class on your transcript for this year. It’s pass/fail: show up, and you’re set! Join for fun without the pressure. 

🎻 We celebrate all skill levels! Whether you’re up for a challenging part or prefer something easier, you’re welcome here, and whether you’re in an ensemble now, or haven’t picked up your instrument since middle school, all are welcome. The more, the merrier – let’s create beautiful music together. 💫🎵”

We are looking for volunteers to join the Cannon Studios program!  This is a program launched to provide the Cannon student and parent community opportunities to volunteer at events happening all over campus.

We are looking for assistance running lights, sound, video, photography, makeup, costumes, building, painting, and construction for our upcoming performances and events. Interest in theater, film, photography, or technology is all that is required. No experience is necessary. During school, after-school, and weekend opportunities are available.  If interested, you will be entered into a contact list by filling out the form sign-up. This year we have Brooke Timmes and Alex Fox as our President and Vice President. See/email Brook, Alex, or Mr. Storr if you have any questions. 

Need help with math? Lucky for you that every morning you can find the coolest teachers in the Math Café ready to help you! Starting Monday, 8/21, at least two members of the Upper School Math Department will be in room 504 between 7:35 and 8:05, every morning before school, helping you solve all your problems…well, the math ones anyway. But what if your teacher isn’t there? Don’t worry! All math teachers can help with most levels of math, and they would all love to help you. What a great opportunity to get to know a different teacher! All math students are welcome. We hope to see you there.

Posted in Cannon School Upper School, Upper School, Upper School Dean’s Core Values | Leave a comment

DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 08.22.23

CC Burlington and Finley Swartz showed KINDNESS and TEAMWORK when they helped carry a friend’s lunch and backpack.

Sophie Condon was COURAGEous when she volunteered to share first during CORE with Mrs. Rice

Hudson Higbea, Owen Fox, and Zachary Herr demonstrated TEAMWORK when they helped set up Foundation Hall for a class meeting. Thanks so much!!


The Road to the Gossage Cup

       
 

The TESTING CENTER is now open!                Important Reminders:

  • If you are making up an assessment due to a missed class, you are required to enter the Testing Center during the first 10 MINUTES of the block.
    • This rule does not apply to students who are sent from class (with accommodations) to take an assessment.
  • All Cell Phones need to be put in the caddy behind the door.
  • Operating hours include:
    • All academic blocks
    • Office hours on Tuesday and Thursday
    • After School starting at 3:15

VARSITY SOFTBALL INTEREST MEETING

The defending NCISAA State Champion Varsity Softball team will be having an interest meeting on WEDNESDAY AUGUST 23RD at 3:00pm in the PRIVATE DINING ROOM

If you have any questions please see Coach Evans or email: cevans@cannonschool.org


If you do not have a parking sticker for your vehicle, please complete this campus parking form so that we have EVERY car with parking passes. 

                Or… 

 

If you’d like to park in one of 4 reserved
primo parking spots, submit your bid for the silent auction by scanning this QR code.  Auction proceeds will go toward the Senior Gift Fund for the Class of 2024.

 

 

Any girls interested in the Girl’s Basketball program or would like to receive information about it need to fill out this form by Friday, August 25th. Email Coach Drakeford directly kdrakeford@cannonschool.org  with any questions.

New this year: The Math Lab and Writing Lab at Cannon through the Academic Resource Center (formerly ACC), run by Mr. Scurlock and Mrs. Miller!

We are looking for students interested in becoming peer tutors!

What: Interest Meeting for Peer Tutoring in Math Lab or Writing Lab

When: Office Hours, the first 20 minutes, Tuesday August 29th

Where: 606, the Academic Resource Center (ARC), formerly the ACC room

Who: Any upper school students interested in peer tutoring. You DO NOT have to be an “expert” at math or writing. Rather, we are looking for people who are curious, friendly, and responsible. We will train you on what to do.

Why: “By learning you will teach, by teaching you will learn.” We know that students often learn best from each other. You will be giving back to your school and community through service. You will also learn a lot from the experience, and we believe, find that helping others is a lot of fun!

How: Email–or come find–Mrs. Miller or Mr. Scurlock with your questions. If you are even a little bit interested, come to the meeting to find out if it would be a good fit for you.

Join the Varsity Band & Orchestra Ensemble! 🎵🎻

Watch this video for all the info you need!

🗓️ When: 7:30 – 8am, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 

🏢 Where: Band Room

📜 Be a part of the first credited Zero Hour Class: students who attend at least 70% of the rehearsals will receive credit and can have a seventh class on your transcript for this year. It’s pass/fail: show up, and you’re set! Join for fun without the pressure. 

🎻 We celebrate all skill levels! Whether you’re up for a challenging part or prefer something easier, you’re welcome here, and whether you’re in an ensemble now, or haven’t picked up your instrument since middle school, all are welcome. The more, the merrier – let’s create beautiful music together. 💫🎵”

We are looking for volunteers to join the Cannon Studios program!  This is a program launched to provide the Cannon student and parent community opportunities to volunteer at events happening all over campus.

We are looking for assistance running lights, sound, video, photography, makeup, costumes, building, painting, and construction for our upcoming performances and events. Interest in theater, film, photography, or technology is all that is required. No experience is necessary. During school, after-school, and weekend opportunities are available.  If interested, you will be entered into a contact list by filling out the form sign-up. This year we have Brooke Timmes and Alex Fox as our President and Vice President. See/email Brook, Alex, or Mr. Storr if you have any questions. 

Need help with math? Lucky for you that every morning you can find the coolest teachers in the Math Café ready to help you! Starting Monday, 8/21, at least two members of the Upper School Math Department will be in room 504 between 7:35 and 8:05, every morning before school, helping you solve all your problems…well, the math ones anyway. But what if your teacher isn’t there? Don’t worry! All math teachers can help with most levels of math, and they would all love to help you. What a great opportunity to get to know a different teacher! All math students are welcome. We hope to see you there.

Posted in Cannon School Upper School, Upper School, Upper School Dean’s Core Values | Leave a comment

DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 08.18.23

 

WELCOME TO A NEW SCHOOL YEAR!

Class of 2027, Welcome to the Upper School!

Gabby Frei, Kendyl Majors, Luke Fox, and Ben Majors for displaying KINDNESS and TEAMWORK while helping our new lower-school families find their way around the school during new student orientation. Gabby and Kendyl taught some of their cheers to our new little cougars! Thank you for making our families feel welcome in their new school.

Lauren Hollar showed TEAMWORK when she helped our new faculty move into classrooms! WTG!!!

Ben O’Hara demonstrated KINDNESS when he quickly volunteered to walk a new student to The Mill. Thanks, Ben!


The Road to the Gossage Cup

       
 

1st place-     Animus        2nd place- Integritas
3rd place-     Humanitas   4th place- Impetus

We have a short Community Meeting today from 11:30-12:00 in the CPAC.  Please be there and seated before 11:30 so we can get started right away.

Advisors,  please review the  CPAC Seating Chartwith Advisees

Student Council is hosting a Back-to-School party today in the quad from 2:30-2:55! Come out and celebrate the start of another school year with us! 


If you do not have a parking sticker for your vehicle, please complete this campus parking form so that we have EVERY car with parking passes.

Any girls interested in the Girl’s Basketball program or would like to receive information about it need to fill out this form by Friday, August 25th. Email Coach Drakeford directly kdrakeford@cannonschool.org  with any questions.

Trouble getting or staying organized? Difficulty managing your time? Need an

 accountability partner to help keep your goals on track? Looking for some fresh work or study space scenery? Worried absences or early dismissals are putting you behind?

Wanting to start the new school year off strong?

We can help! Academic Coaching at Cannon (ACC) will officially OPEN for the 2023-24 school year in Room 606 on Monday, August 21. ACC is designed to support YOU in the way YOU choose!  YOU control all aspects of your experience: date and time of appointment, frequency of appointments (3x is recommended!), length of appointment, and the content of appointment. Appointment slots are available during Drops or Office Hours. Don’t wait – make yours today!

Click HERE or scan the QR codes posted around the building to sign up for an appointment! Reach out to Mrs. Kulp with any questions.

Are you interested in Varsity Orchestra? Watch this video for all the info you need!

Looking for a productive way to use your Tuesday/Thursday Office Hours? We’ve got you covered! ACC – Room 606 – will be OPEN ALL YEAR during Office Hours for academic coaching appointments and as a space for quiet independent or small group work. 

You only need to make a formal appointment for coaching sessions; otherwise, you are free to “drop in” anytime during drops and/or Office Hours.

We are looking for volunteers to join the Cannon Studios program!  This is a program launched to provide the Cannon student and parent community opportunities to volunteer at events happening all over campus.

 We are looking for assistance running lights, sound, video, photography, makeup, costumes, building, painting, and construction for our upcoming performances and events. Interest in theater, film, photography, or technology is all that is required. No experience is necessary. During school, after-school, and weekend opportunities are available. 

We have a wide range of events that appeal to diverse skills and interests. These events include everything from sports broadcasting, CSG Gaming,  theater, conventions, competitions, music acts, and more. We hope to provide an avenue for volunteers to have a unique experience. This year we will be doing a lot of broadcast work. We will need Camera Operators, Lighting, Video Switching Operators, Editors, and Setup and Tear down crew. We will provide on-the-job training for anyone who is interested.

If interested, you will be entered into a contact list by filling out the form sign-up. Based on requests from groups like CTC, CSG, CSPN, Arts, Athletics, Marketing, and Alumni Offices, we will use this list to fill crew requests. Experience is valued, but interest and community are what we are looking to build. There are many opportunities that require no experience. These opportunities will provide you with experience, allow us to get to know you better, and improve the quality of our event environment here at Cannon School.

This year we have Brooke Timmes and Alex Fox as our President and Vice President. See/email Brook, Alex, or Mr. Storr if you have any questions. 

 

Posted in Cannon School Upper School, Upper School, Upper School Dean’s Core Values | Leave a comment

DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 08.17.23

WELCOME TO A NEW SCHOOL YEAR!

Class of 2027, Welcome to the Upper School!

Destiny Thomas demonstrated KINDNESS when she helped Dean Zelaya in the parking lot. 

Amber Hollar, Spencer Hillman, Elliette Zukowski, Conor Nelson, Julia Schattner, Gabbi Coppa, and Naya Thakkar showed TEAMWORK when they helped our new faculty move into classrooms!  WTG!!!


The Road to the Gossage Cup

       

Please review the image below.  We have a NEW traffic pattern in the cafeteria. Please be patient the first few days of school until everyone gets the hang of it. Remember your #integrity, no cutting the line. 

*** Students are not to eat lunch in Upper School classrooms ***Trouble getting or staying organized? Difficulty managing your time?

Need an accountability partner to help keep your goals on track?  Looking for some fresh work or study space scenery? Worried absences or early dismissals are putting you behind? Wanting to start the new school year off strong?

We can help! Academic Coaching at Cannon (ACC) will officially OPEN for the 2023-24 school year in Room 606 on Monday, August 21. ACC is designed to support YOU in the way YOU choose!  YOU control all aspects of your experience: date and time of appointment, frequency of appointments (3x is recommended!), length of appointment, and the content of appointment. Appointment slots are available during Drops or Office Hours. Don’t wait – make yours today!

Click HERE or scan the QR codes posted around the building to sign up for an appointment! Reach out to Mrs. Kulp with any questions.

Are you interested in Varsity Orchestra? Watch this video for all the info you need!

Looking for a productive way to use your Tuesday/Thursday Office Hours? We’ve got you covered! ACC – Room 606 – will be OPEN ALL YEAR during Office Hours for academic coaching appointments and as a space for quiet independent or small group work. 

You only need to make a formal appointment for coaching sessions; otherwise, you are free to “drop in” anytime during drops and/or Office Hours.

 

 

 

Posted in Cannon School Upper School, Upper School, Upper School Dean’s Core Values | Leave a comment

DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 05.25.23


“When you talk negatively to yourself, you instantly sabotage your own success.”-Allistair McCaw



Many thanks to Destiny Thomas, Annalise Randall-Bauer, Julia Ellington, Will Swartz, Luke Fox, Sam Davis, Santiago Castaneda, Kierra Morrow for their TEAMWORK and KINDNESS in helping with the lower school AE DAY. The kiddos really enjoyed getting to know them and the teachers really appreciated the extra set of hands. 


5/26: 

Ashwin Patel

Maddie Sturgill

Kenzie Sturgill

Lili Booker

 

5/27:

David Grady

Jackson Scurlock

 

5/28:

Luke Fox 

5/29:

Elise Wrenholt

Alayna Humrickhouse


Gossage Cup

Third

Second

Winner

Third

 

***Lost and Found – there are items that belong to upper school students over near the cafeteria. Please check that area for your belongings before we head home for summer break. 


***To close out our year Upper School is hosting a UNITY GATHERING in the Quad on Tuesday, May 30th starting at 11:10 am. ALL Upper school students and faculty are invited to join. This event calls attention to our school’s commitment to belongingness. Join in to show public SUPPORT for the value of each person in our diverse community! We will close with an activity to show UNITY. Join us!

 




 

Admission Rep Visits have concluded for the ‘22-‘23 school year. Below you will find a recap by the numbers. These visits will pick up again in the fall of 2023 and will be open to all sophomores, juniors, and seniors.


Posted in Cannon School Upper School, Upper School, Upper School Dean’s Core Values | Leave a comment

DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 05.24.23


“Life is a field of unlimited possibilities.”-Deepak Chopra



Henry Dryden showed TEAMWORK when he took attendance for the Mush advisory during the fire drill.


5/26: 

Ashwin Patel

Maddie Sturgill

Kenzie Sturgill

Lili Booker

 

5/27:

David Grady

Jackson Scurlock

 

5/28:

Luke Fox 

 

5/29:

Elise Wrenholt

Alayna Humrickhouse


Gossage Cup

Third

Second

Winner

Third

 

***To close out our year Upper School is hosting a UNITY GATHERING in the Quad on Tuesday, May 30th starting at 11:10 am. ALL Upper school students and faculty are invited to join. This event calls attention to our school’s commitment to belongingness. Join in to show public SUPPORT for the value of each person in our diverse community! We will close with an activity to show UNITY. Join us!

 




 

Admission Rep Visits have concluded for the ‘22-‘23 school year. Below you will find a recap by the numbers. These visits will pick up again in the fall of 2023 and will be open to all sophomores, juniors, and seniors.


Posted in Cannon School Upper School, Upper School, Upper School Dean’s Core Values | Leave a comment

DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 05.23.23


“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” —Steve Prefontaine



Gabe Zelaya demonstrated KINDNESS and TEAMWORK when he picked up trash in the Commons after school that wasn’t his and without asking.


5/22: Mr. Dunn 

 

 


Gossage Cup

Third

Second

Winner

Third

 

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY INTEREST MEETING

If you are interested in running cross country in the fall, please come to a brief meeting in room 706 on Thursday at the start of lunch.

If you have questions or are interested but cannot make the meeting, please email Coach Fisher (kfisher@cannonschool.org).




 

Admission Rep Visits have concluded for the ‘22-‘23 school year. Below you will find a recap by the numbers. These visits will pick up again in the fall of 2023 and will be open to all sophomores, juniors, and seniors.


Posted in Cannon School Upper School, Upper School, Upper School Dean’s Core Values | Leave a comment

DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 05.22.23


“A champion is someone who is willing to be uncomfortable.” ―Pat Summitt



Skye Arnold demonstrated KINDNESS and TEAMWORK when she cleaned up part of the Commons that was not her mess. Thank you Skye!

Kudos to Tyler Green, Lauren Hollar, Carter Huffman and Coleman Ward for their TEAMWORK and KINDNESS in picking up trash left in the student section after Saturday night’s boys’ lacrosse championship game. Many thanks. 


Today:

Niki Desai 

Over the weekend:

Fiona Chen

Athena Gargagliano

Noah Geisler  


Gossage Cup

Third

Second

Winner

Third

 

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY INTEREST MEETING

If you are interested in running cross country in the fall, please come to a brief meeting in room 706 on Thursday at the start of lunch.

If you have questions or are interested but cannot make the meeting, please email Coach Fisher (kfisher@cannonschool.org).




 

Admission Rep Visits have concluded for the ‘22-‘23 school year. Below you will find a recap by the numbers. These visits will pick up again in the fall of 2023 and will be open to all sophomores, juniors, and seniors.


Posted in Cannon School Upper School, Upper School, Upper School Dean’s Core Values | Leave a comment

DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 05.19.23


“Remember that hope is a powerful weapon even when all else is lost”-Nelson Mandela



Brady Ravin showed teamwork when he offered to deliver items from The MiLL to the track coach after school. We appreciate the help!


Tag DuMond

Malachi Johnson

Nate Woolwine 


Gossage Cup

Third

Second

Winner

Third

 

 


Lower School is in need of volunteers to help with our final AE Day of the year which is Monday, May 22 from 9:30-11:00ish. Volunteers will help in various passion classes, assisting teachers and students.  Please reach out to Dean Fox as soon as possible if you can help – mfox@cannonschool.org.  

**Note:  Only sign up for activities that fall during your drop periods or non-classroom times.  For special events, you need to ask for permission from teachers if you will miss class. 


The US library is hosting AP testing on the following days.  This impacts the availability of the study rooms and the availability of the study carrels.  However, the US library will remain open for SILENT STUDY only. Please see the schedule below for SILENT STUDY availability.

Friday, 19 May 23

  • The study rooms are reserved for AP testing all day
  • The study carrels are available for silent study
  • The annex is available for silent study



 

Admission Rep Visits have concluded for the ‘22-‘23 school year. Below you will find a recap by the numbers. These visits will pick up again in the fall of 2023 and will be open to all sophomores, juniors, and seniors.


Posted in Cannon School Upper School, Upper School, Upper School Dean’s Core Values | Leave a comment

DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 05.18.23


“Whenever you are about to find fault with someone, ask yourself the following question: What fault of mine most nearly resembles the one I am about to criticize?” —Marcus Aurelius



Many thanks to Finley Necessary, Meadow Campurciani, Willa Neeham, and Lauren Hollar for their TEAMWORK in helping take down and cleanup after the senior breakfast. We would have been lost without them. 


Brandon Bartelli

Jolie Matthews  


Gossage Cup

Third

Second

Winner

Third

 

 


Lower School is in need of volunteers to help with our final AE Day of the year which is Monday, May 22 from 9:30-11:00ish. Volunteers will help in various passion classes, assisting teachers and students.  Please reach out to Dean Fox as soon as possible if you can help – mfox@cannonschool.org.  

**Note:  Only sign up for activities that fall during your drop periods or non-classroom times.  For special events, you need to ask for permission from teachers if you will miss class. 


The US library is hosting AP testing on the following days.  This impacts the availability of the study rooms and the availability of the study carrels.  However, the US library will remain open for SILENT STUDY only. Please see the schedule below for SILENT STUDY availability.

Thursday, 18 May 23

  • The study rooms are reserved for AP testing all day
  • The study carrels are reserved for AP testing 7:30 am to noon
  • The annex is available for silent study

Friday, 19 May 23

  • The study rooms are reserved for AP testing all day
  • The study carrels are available for silent study
  • The annex is available for silent study



 

Admission Rep Visits have concluded for the ‘22-‘23 school year. Below you will find a recap by the numbers. These visits will pick up again in the fall of 2023 and will be open to all sophomores, juniors, and seniors.


Posted in Cannon School Upper School, Upper School, Upper School Dean’s Core Values | Leave a comment