DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 03.23.23

Posted on March 23, 2023 by chrisdubvz

“I raise up my voice — not so that I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard … we cannot all succeed when half of us are held back.” ― Malala Yousafzai

Kudos to Cole Frood for his KINDNESS in helping pick up a mess left in the commons yesterday after lunch. Many thank, Cole.

Luke Seeber showed TEAMWORK when he peer-reviewed more student papers than classmates did because there was a need for someone to step up. Thanks, Luke

Ari Lopez

Ryan Meeks

John Murash 

 

Gossage Cup

56

47

66

48

Course Registration Key Dates!  

  • Friday, March 24 – Last day of course registration
  • Thursday, April 13 – Last day to submit course petitions

If you have any questions about course registration, please review this presentation from student life and contact Mrs. Snowfrock (jsnowfrock@cannonschool.org).​

 

***Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors***

Are you interested in being a class representative on next year’s Student Council? Please prepare a short speech (2 minutes maximum) and send it to Dean Williams and Ms. Kaye. Speeches are due by 3PM Monday, March 27th. Speeches and elections will held during Student Life on Wednesday, March 29th.  Please reach out to Ms. Kaye or Dean Williams with any questions.

The Cube is a space the College Counseling team welcomes students to utilize for studying and quiet socialization when other meetings are not taking place. Recently, trash and food have been left on the tables and floor. For this reason, students have lost the privilege of using this room for the next two days. Students will only be permitted in the Cube to attend College Visits and attend the capstone presentation Thursday during lunch. The Cube will reopen to students on Friday.

Room 606 (Academic Coaching) will be CLOSED on Tuesday, March 21 and Thursday, March 23 during Office Hours for associate learning specialist candidates’ student presentations. Please plan accordingly!

***The MiLL will be closed today, Thursday, March 23, during lunch and Office Hours, with the exception of regular coach-supervised CSG activities in room 404.

CDE Laser Trophies – Come get yours!

It’s a new season, and a new crop of Laser Trophies are going up in the MiLL. If you see yours below, please come collect it by the end of the week, otherwise they will get “sent to the farm.” Thanks!

 

Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores are invited to sign-up in SCOIR for visits with College Admission Representatives. Representatives have the option to visit Cannon School in-person or via Zoom. Check SCOIR for the most up-to-date listing of college representative visits and to learn in what format they will visit Cannon. Use this Zoom Meeting Link to connect for virtual visits. You may come to The Cube if you are on campus during the rep visit and need a place to log into the Zoom session. We recommend you bring headphones for the Zoom visit! For the full remaining schedule, CLICK HERE.

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 03.22.23

Posted on March 22, 2023 by chrisdubvz

“Feminism isn’t about making women stronger. Women are already strong, it’s about changing the way the world perceives that strength.” ― G.D. Anderson

Chase Hensley, Spencer Miller, Ryan Meeks, Chase Erdin, Ainsley Smalley, David Grady, Carter Nelson, Sarah Little, Alex Lahners, and Kenlee Griffin all demonstrated TONS of KINDNESS and TEAMWORK on their Spring Break trip to Mexico. Everyone supported each other in so many different ways during our journey and stuck together through every experience. Additionally, they all were great ambassadors of our Cannon School community!

No birthdays. 

 

Gossage Cup

56

47

57

48

***The Cube is a space the College Counseling team welcomes students to utilize for studying and quiet socialization when other meetings are not taking place. Recently, trash and food have been left on the tables and floor. For this reason, students have lost the privilege of using this room for the next two days. Students will only be permitted in the Cube to attend College Visits and attend the capstone presentation Thursday during lunch. The Cube will reopen to students on Friday.

Room 606 (Academic Coaching) will be CLOSED on Tuesday, March 21 and Thursday, March 23 during Office Hours for associate learning specialist candidates’ student presentations. Please plan accordingly!

***Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors***

Are you interested in being a class representative on next year’s Student Council? Please prepare a short speech (2 minutes maximum) and send it to Dean Williams and Ms. Kaye. Speeches are due by 3PM Monday, March 27th. Speeches and elections will held during Student Life on Wednesday, March 29th.  Please reach out to Ms. Kaye or Dean Williams with any questions.

Trouble getting or staying organized? Struggling to stay motivated? Difficulty managing your time? Need an accountability partner to help keep your goals on track? Looking for some fresh work or study space scenery? Absences or early dismissals got you feeling behind? Academic Coaching at Cannon (ACC) can help you start Trimester 3 strong. We’re here to support you!

Sign up for an academic coaching session (Room 606) during your DROP, Office Hours, or after school – time slots are available this week! Our Academic Coaching team (Mrs. Weakland, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Ramsey, Sra. Calles, and Ms. Kaye) are ready to support YOU in the way YOU choose!  YOU decide date and time of appointment, frequency of appointments (3x is recommended!), and the content of appointment.

Use the ACADEMIC COACHING QR CODES posted throughout the building and outside teachers’ classrooms to secure an appointment with one of our AWESOME Academic Coaches! Reach out to Mrs. Kulp (jkulp@cannonschool.org) if you have questions or need help signing up for sessions.

Course Registration Key Dates!  

  • Friday, March 24 – Last day of course registration
  • Thursday, April 13 – Last day to submit course petitions

If you have any questions about course registration, please review this presentation from student life and contact Mrs. Snowfrock (jsnowfrock@cannonschool.org).​

CDE Laser Trophies – Come get yours!

***It’s a new season, and a new crop of Laser Trophies are going up in the MiLL. If you see yours below, please come collect it by the end of the week, otherwise they will get “sent to the farm.” Thanks!

 

Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores are invited to sign-up in SCOIR for visits with College Admission Representatives. Representatives have the option to visit Cannon School in-person or via Zoom. Check SCOIR for the most up-to-date listing of college representative visits and to learn in what format they will visit Cannon. Use this Zoom Meeting Link to connect for virtual visits. You may come to The Cube if you are on campus during the rep visit and need a place to log into the Zoom session. We recommend you bring headphones for the Zoom visit! For the full remaining schedule, CLICK HERE.

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 03.21.23

Posted on March 21, 2023 by chrisdubvz

“A woman with a voice is, by definition, a strong woman.” ― Melinda Gates

Avery Fawcett, Amber Hollar, Anna Ferris, Caiya Pfitzner, Clara Dornburg, Lauren Childress, Kylie Bailey, Atherton Wolding, and Shuvani Regmi showed TEAMWORK when they helped Dean Booker set up Foundation Hall for a class meeting.

 

Vic Lopez

Destiny Thomas

Mason Mierzwa

James Ter Poorten

Gossage Cup

56

47

57

48

***Room 606 (Academic Coaching) will be CLOSED on Tuesday, March 21 and Thursday, March 23 during Office Hours for associate learning specialist candidates’ student presentations. Please plan accordingly!

***Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors***

Are you interested in being a class representative on next year’s Student Council? Please prepare a short speech (2 minutes maximum) and send it to Dean Williams and Ms. Kaye. Speeches are due by 3PM Monday, March 27th. Speeches and elections will held during Student Life on Wednesday, March 29th.  Please reach out to Ms. Kaye or Dean Williams with any questions.

Trouble getting or staying organized? Struggling to stay motivated? Difficulty managing your time? Need an accountability partner to help keep your goals on track? Looking for some fresh work or study space scenery? Absences or early dismissals got you feeling behind? Academic Coaching at Cannon (ACC) can help you start Trimester 3 strong. We’re here to support you!

Sign up for an academic coaching session (Room 606) during your DROP, Office Hours, or after school – time slots are available this week! Our Academic Coaching team (Mrs. Weakland, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Ramsey, Sra. Calles, and Ms. Kaye) are ready to support YOU in the way YOU choose!  YOU decide date and time of appointment, frequency of appointments (3x is recommended!), and the content of appointment.

Use the ACADEMIC COACHING QR CODES posted throughout the building and outside teachers’ classrooms to secure an appointment with one of our AWESOME Academic Coaches! Reach out to Mrs. Kulp (jkulp@cannonschool.org) if you have questions or need help signing up for sessions.

Worldly Wednesdays – Student Volunteer Opportunities: Cannon Cultures is looking for student volunteers to help adorn the cafeteria and surronding area with themed decorations that will create a festive atmosphere for our monthly Worldly Wednesday events. Decorations and supplies will be provided.  Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up here. . Thank you!

Course Registration Key Dates!  

  • Friday, March 24 – Last day of course registration
  • Thursday, April 13 – Last day to submit course petitions

If you have any questions about course registration, please review this presentation from student life and contact Mrs. Snowfrock (jsnowfrock@cannonschool.org).​

 

 

Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores are invited to sign-up in SCOIR for visits with College Admission Representatives. Representatives have the option to visit Cannon School in-person or via Zoom. Check SCOIR for the most up-to-date listing of college representative visits and to learn in what format they will visit Cannon. Use this Zoom Meeting Link to connect for virtual visits. You may come to The Cube if you are on campus during the rep visit and need a place to log into the Zoom session. We recommend you bring headphones for the Zoom visit! For the full remaining schedule, CLICK HERE.

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 03.20.23

Posted on March 20, 2023 by chrisdubvz

“Women, whether subtly or vociferously, have always been a tremendous power in the destiny of the world.” — Eleanor Roosevelt, “It’s Up to the Women”

 

Today

3/20: Jake Miranda

Over the break

3/11: Reagan Pinkerton and Sra. Velandia 

3/12: Mr. Herder

3/13: Seth Flaherty and London Barnhardt

3/14: Emilie Reese, Nina Schmedake and Logan Zaborski

3/15: Hayes Galloway, Kayla Mare

3/16: Ty Wettengel

3/19: Brooke Timmes and Ava Hobart 

Gossage Cup

56

47

57

48

***Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors***

***Are you interested in being a class representative on next year’s Student Council? Please prepare a short speech (2 minutes maximum) and send it to Dean Williams and Ms. Kaye. Speeches are due by 3PM Monday, March 27th. Speeches and elections will held during Student Life on Wednesday, March 29th.  Please reach out to Ms. Kaye or Dean Williams with any questions.

Trouble getting or staying organized? Struggling to stay motivated? Difficulty managing your time? Need an accountability partner to help keep your goals on track? Looking for some fresh work or study space scenery? Absences or early dismissals got you feeling behind? Academic Coaching at Cannon (ACC) can help you start Trimester 3 strong. We’re here to support you!

Sign up for an academic coaching session (Room 606) during your DROP, Office Hours, or after school – time slots are available this week! Our Academic Coaching team (Mrs. Weakland, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Ramsey, Sra. Calles, and Ms. Kaye) are ready to support YOU in the way YOU choose!  YOU decide date and time of appointment, frequency of appointments (3x is recommended!), and the content of appointment.

Use the ACADEMIC COACHING QR CODES posted throughout the building and outside teachers’ classrooms to secure an appointment with one of our AWESOME Academic Coaches! Reach out to Mrs. Kulp (jkulp@cannonschool.org) if you have questions or need help signing up for sessions.

Worldly Wednesdays – Student Volunteer Opportunities: Cannon Cultures is looking for student volunteers to help adorn the cafeteria and surronding area with themed decorations that will create a festive atmosphere for our monthly Worldly Wednesday events. Decorations and supplies will be provided.  Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up here. . Thank you!

Course Registration Key Dates!  

  • Friday, March 24 – Last day of course registration
  • Thursday, April 13 – Last day to submit course petitions

If you have any questions about course registration, please review this presentation from student life and contact Mrs. Snowfrock (jsnowfrock@cannonschool.org).​

 

Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores are invited to sign-up in SCOIR for visits with College Admission Representatives. Representatives have the option to visit Cannon School in-person or via Zoom. Check SCOIR for the most up-to-date listing of college representative visits and to learn in what format they will visit Cannon. Use this Zoom Meeting Link to connect for virtual visits. You may come to The Cube if you are on campus during the rep visit and need a place to log into the Zoom session. We recommend you bring headphones for the Zoom visit! For the full remaining schedule, CLICK HERE.

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 03.08.23

Posted on March 8, 2023 by chrisdubvz

 

“Somebody once said we never know what is enough until we know what’s more than enough.”-Billie Holiday

Gavin Powell, Tyler Green, Kathryn Busby, James Fisher, James Ter Poorten, Sydney Scurlock, Elise Wrenholt, Griff Galloway, Grant Lam and Sophia Baise demostrated TEAMWORK and PASSION as they gave up time in their days to meet with three prospective Athletic Director candidates. 

 

Colin Bullard 

Gossage Cup

42

47

12

48

 

Trouble getting or staying organized? Struggling to stay motivated? Difficulty managing your time? Need an accountability partner to help keep your goals on track? Looking for some fresh work or study space scenery? Absences or early dismissals got you feeling behind? Academic Coaching at Cannon (ACC) can help you start Trimester 3 strong. We’re here to support you!

 

Sign up for an academic coaching session (Room 606) during your DROP, Office Hours, or after school – time slots are available this week! Our Academic Coaching team (Mrs. Weakland, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Ramsey, Sra. Calles, and Ms. Kaye) are ready to support YOU in the way YOU choose!  YOU decide date and time of appointment, frequency of appointments (3x is recommended!), and the content of appointment.

 

Use the ACADEMIC COACHING QR CODES posted throughout the building and outside teachers’ classrooms to secure an appointment with one of our AWESOME Academic Coaches! Reach out to Mrs. Kulp (jkulp@cannonschool.org) if you have questions or need help signing up for sessions.

Worldly Wednesdays – Student Volunteer Opportunities: Cannon Cultures is looking for student volunteers to help adorn the cafeteria and surronding area with themed decorations that will create a festive atmosphere for our monthly Worldly Wednesday events. Decorations and supplies will be provided.  Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up here. . Thank you!

Course Registration Key Dates!  

  • Friday, March 24 – Last day of course registration
  • Thursday, April 13 – Last day to submit course petitions

If you have any questions about course registration, please review this presentation from student life and contact Mrs. Snowfrock (jsnowfrock@cannonschool.org).​

Hi everyone! For our capstone, we are assisting the blood drive happening on campus this Thursday on House Day of Service. There will be an info table outside of the drive where we will share more information about our “why” behind it all. Please check your emails from Mrs. Stavrakas about if you are eligible to donate. If you have any questions, you are welcome to email and or find Mrs. Stavrakas in the upper school. 

Thank you,

Emily Majors, Leighton Evans, and Melissa Remmey

 

Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores are invited to sign-up in SCOIR for visits with College Admission Representatives. Representatives have the option to visit Cannon School in-person or via Zoom. Check SCOIR for the most up-to-date listing of college representative visits and to learn in what format they will visit Cannon. Use this Zoom Meeting Link to connect for virtual visits. You may come to The Cube if you are on campus during the rep visit and need a place to log into the Zoom session. We recommend you bring headphones for the Zoom visit! For the full remaining schedule, CLICK HERE.

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 03.07.23

Posted on March 7, 2023 by chrisdubvz

 

“The success of every woman should be the inspiration to another. We should raise each other up.”-Serena Williams 

Ashley Fowler demonstrated KINDNESS by helping distribute off-campus lunch passes to advisory.

 

No birthdays. 

Gossage Cup

42

0

12

0

 

The Upper Math Department would like to invite all Juniors and Seniors, who qualify, to apply for induction to Mu Alpha Theta—Cannon’s Math Honor Society.  Applications are due to Mr. Taylor no later Wednesday, March 8, 2023.  Please print the application at https://bit.ly/2Osif1j. You may give your applications directly to Mr. Taylor or to your current Math teacher.

To be inducted into Mu Alpha Theta a student must meet all of the following criteria.

You must:

  • Be a junior or senior.
  • Have completed any level of Precalculus.
  • Have been enrolled at Cannon for one full year.
  • Enrolled in or completed an AP or AT math course
  • Have earned a 3.7 unweighted GPA in all math courses.
  • Have earned a 3.5 unweighted GPA all courses.
  • Complete the application by the posted deadline

Trouble getting or staying organized? Struggling to stay motivated? Difficulty managing your time? Need an accountability partner to help keep your goals on track? Looking for some fresh work or study space scenery? Absences or early dismissals got you feeling behind? Academic Coaching at Cannon (ACC) can help you start Trimester 3 strong. We’re here to support you!

 

Sign up for an academic coaching session (Room 606) during your DROP, Office Hours, or after school – time slots are available this week! Our Academic Coaching team (Mrs. Weakland, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Ramsey, Sra. Calles, and Ms. Kaye) are ready to support YOU in the way YOU choose!  YOU decide date and time of appointment, frequency of appointments (3x is recommended!), and the content of appointment.

 

Use the ACADEMIC COACHING QR CODES posted throughout the building and outside teachers’ classrooms to secure an appointment with one of our AWESOME Academic Coaches! Reach out to Mrs. Kulp (jkulp@cannonschool.org) if you have questions or need help signing up for sessions.

Worldly Wednesdays – Student Volunteer Opportunities: Cannon Cultures is looking for student volunteers to help adorn the cafeteria and surronding area with themed decorations that will create a festive atmosphere for our monthly Worldly Wednesday events. Decorations and supplies will be provided.  Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up here. . Thank you!

Course Registration Key Dates!  

  • Friday, March 24 – Last day of course registration
  • Thursday, April 13 – Last day to submit course petitions

If you have any questions about course registration, please review this presentation from student life and contact Mrs. Snowfrock (jsnowfrock@cannonschool.org).​

Hi everyone! For our capstone, we are assisting the blood drive happening on campus this Thursday on House Day of Service. There will be an info table outside of the drive where we will share more information about our “why” behind it all. Please check your emails from Mrs. Stavrakas about if you are eligible to donate. If you have any questions, you are welcome to email and or find Mrs. Stavrakas in the upper school. 

Thank you,

Emily Majors, Leighton Evans, and Melissa Remmey

 

Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores are invited to sign-up in SCOIR for visits with College Admission Representatives. Representatives have the option to visit Cannon School in-person or via Zoom. Check SCOIR for the most up-to-date listing of college representative visits and to learn in what format they will visit Cannon. Use this Zoom Meeting Link to connect for virtual visits. You may come to The Cube if you are on campus during the rep visit and need a place to log into the Zoom session. We recommend you bring headphones for the Zoom visit! For the full remaining schedule, CLICK HERE.

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 03.06.23

Posted on March 6, 2023 by chrisdubvz

 

“Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women.”-Maya Angelou 

Nicky Thompson and Caroline Bentley demonstrated KINDNESS and TEAMWORK when they found Dean Zelaya’s missing Stanley cup.

Dr. Eury 

Gossage Cup

42

0

12

0

 

The Upper Math Department would like to invite all Juniors and Seniors, who qualify, to apply for induction to Mu Alpha Theta—Cannon’s Math Honor Society.  Applications are due to Mr. Taylor no later Wednesday, March 8, 2023.  Please print the application at https://bit.ly/2Osif1j. You may give your applications directly to Mr. Taylor or to your current Math teacher.

To be inducted into Mu Alpha Theta a student must meet all of the following criteria.

You must:

  • Be a junior or senior.
  • Have completed any level of Precalculus.
  • Have been enrolled at Cannon for one full year.
  • Enrolled in or completed an AP or AT math course
  • Have earned a 3.7 unweighted GPA in all math courses.
  • Have earned a 3.5 unweighted GPA all courses.
  • Complete the application by the posted deadline

Trouble getting or staying organized? Struggling to stay motivated? Difficulty managing your time? Need an accountability partner to help keep your goals on track? Looking for some fresh work or study space scenery? Absences or early dismissals got you feeling behind? Academic Coaching at Cannon (ACC) can help you start Trimester 3 strong. We’re here to support you!

 

Sign up for an academic coaching session (Room 606) during your DROP, Office Hours, or after school – time slots are available this week! Our Academic Coaching team (Mrs. Weakland, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Ramsey, Sra. Calles, and Ms. Kaye) are ready to support YOU in the way YOU choose!  YOU decide date and time of appointment, frequency of appointments (3x is recommended!), and the content of appointment.

 

Use the ACADEMIC COACHING QR CODES posted throughout the building and outside teachers’ classrooms to secure an appointment with one of our AWESOME Academic Coaches! Reach out to Mrs. Kulp (jkulp@cannonschool.org) if you have questions or need help signing up for sessions.

Worldly Wednesdays – Student Volunteer Opportunities: Cannon Cultures is looking for student volunteers to help adorn the cafeteria and surronding area with themed decorations that will create a festive atmosphere for our monthly Worldly Wednesday events. Decorations and supplies will be provided.  Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up here. . Thank you!

Be a Special Olympics Volunteer!

Cannon School has been asked to take 20-30 Upper School students to volunteer at Special Olympics Spring Games on Wednesday, April 19th.  We are looking for responsible and energetic students to volunteer as athlete buddies.  Buddies help athletes get to their events and cheer them on.  This will be a fun and impactful day for student volunteers.  If you are interested in attending as a buddy, please fill out this application form no later than March 3rd.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Weakland

Course Registration Key Dates!  

  • Friday, March 24 – Last day of course registration
  • Thursday, April 13 – Last day to submit course petitions

If you have any questions about course registration, please review this presentation from student life and contact Mrs. Snowfrock (jsnowfrock@cannonschool.org).​

***Hi everyone! For our capstone, we are assisting the blood drive happening on campus this Thursday on House Day of Service. There will be an info table outside of the drive where we will share more information about our “why” behind it all. Please check your emails from Mrs. Stavrakas about if you are eligible to donate. If you have any questions, you are welcome to email and or find Mrs. Stavrakas in the upper school. 

Thank you,

Emily Majors, Leighton Evans, and Melissa Remmey

 

Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores are invited to sign-up in SCOIR for visits with College Admission Representatives. Representatives have the option to visit Cannon School in-person or via Zoom. Check SCOIR for the most up-to-date listing of college representative visits and to learn in what format they will visit Cannon. Use this Zoom Meeting Link to connect for virtual visits. You may come to The Cube if you are on campus during the rep visit and need a place to log into the Zoom session. We recommend you bring headphones for the Zoom visit! For the full remaining schedule, CLICK HERE.

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 03.03.23

Posted on March 3, 2023 by chrisdubvz

 

“Sometimes you learn more from losing than winning. Losing forces you to reexamine” – Pat Summitt

On Tuesday Isaac Szilagyi showed COURAGE during a 5-hour (yeah, you read that right!) match where he vanquished his foe like the boss he is.

Samyha Suffren

Brya Scott 

Gossage Cup

787

747

815

729

 

The Upper Math Department would like to invite all Juniors and Seniors, who qualify, to apply for induction to Mu Alpha Theta—Cannon’s Math Honor Society.  Applications are due to Mr. Taylor no later Wednesday, March 8, 2023.  Please print the application at https://bit.ly/2Osif1j. You may give your applications directly to Mr. Taylor or to your current Math teacher.

To be inducted into Mu Alpha Theta a student must meet all of the following criteria.

You must:

  • Be a junior or senior.
  • Have completed any level of Precalculus.
  • Have been enrolled at Cannon for one full year.
  • Enrolled in or completed an AP or AT math course
  • Have earned a 3.7 unweighted GPA in all math courses.
  • Have earned a 3.5 unweighted GPA all courses.
  • Complete the application by the posted deadline

Trouble getting or staying organized? Struggling to stay motivated? Difficulty managing your time? Need an accountability partner to help keep your goals on track? Looking for some fresh work or study space scenery? Absences or early dismissals got you feeling behind? Academic Coaching at Cannon (ACC) can help you start Trimester 3 strong. We’re here to support you!

 

Sign up for an academic coaching session (Room 606) during your DROP, Office Hours, or after school – time slots are available this week! Our Academic Coaching team (Mrs. Weakland, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Ramsey, Sra. Calles, and Ms. Kaye) are ready to support YOU in the way YOU choose!  YOU decide date and time of appointment, frequency of appointments (3x is recommended!), and the content of appointment.

 

Use the ACADEMIC COACHING QR CODES posted throughout the building and outside teachers’ classrooms to secure an appointment with one of our AWESOME Academic Coaches! Reach out to Mrs. Kulp (jkulp@cannonschool.org) if you have questions or need help signing up for sessions.

If you would like to make changes to your AP exam order, you may do so until Friday, March 3. You should contact Mrs. Kulp (jkulp@cannonschool.org) immediately with your change(s). After Friday, March 3, absolutely NO additions can be made to AP exam orders. Cancellation and late add fees DO apply this year per College Board. No exam refunds will be issued after April 30. Please contact Mrs. Kulp ASAP if you have questions.

Worldly Wednesdays – Student Volunteer Opportunities: Cannon Cultures is looking for student volunteers to help adorn the cafeteria and surronding area with themed decorations that will create a festive atmosphere for our monthly Worldly Wednesday events. Decorations and supplies will be provided.  Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up here. . Thank you!

Be a Special Olympics Volunteer!

Cannon School has been asked to take 20-30 Upper School students to volunteer at Special Olympics Spring Games on Wednesday, April 19th.  We are looking for responsible and energetic students to volunteer as athlete buddies.  Buddies help athletes get to their events and cheer them on.  This will be a fun and impactful day for student volunteers.  If you are interested in attending as a buddy, please fill out this application form no later than March 3rd.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Weakland

Course Registration Key Dates!  

  • Friday, March 24 – Last day of course registration
  • Thursday, April 13 – Last day to submit course petitions

If you have any questions about course registration, please review this presentation from student life and contact Mrs. Snowfrock (jsnowfrock@cannonschool.org).​

 

 

Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores are invited to sign-up in SCOIR for visits with College Admission Representatives. Representatives have the option to visit Cannon School in-person or via Zoom. Check SCOIR for the most up-to-date listing of college representative visits and to learn in what format they will visit Cannon. Use this Zoom Meeting Link to connect for virtual visits. You may come to The Cube if you are on campus during the rep visit and need a place to log into the Zoom session. We recommend you bring headphones for the Zoom visit! For the full remaining schedule, CLICK HERE.

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 03.02.23

Posted on March 2, 2023 by chrisdubvz

 

“I am a big believer in visualization. I run through my races mentally so that I feel even more prepared.” —Allyson Felix

Henry Dryden continues to show PASSION for podcasts by dropping his second episode into the universe.

Isaac Szilagyi

Gossage Cup

787

747

815

729

***The Model UN team represented Cannon School at the 23rd UNC Chapel Hill Model United Nations High School Conference this past weekend.

Individual Awards:

Fiona Chen-        Best Delegate- Captain John Stege: Chi-Town Smackdown committee

Annalise Leck-    Outstanding Delegate- Symon Petliura- Russian Civil War

Team Award:  Cannon School – Outstanding Small Delegation

Fiona Chen

Annalise Leck

Hanna Lee

Shuvani Regmi

Maura Zaccarelli

Seth Flaherty

Maddock Griffin

The Upper Math Department would like to invite all Juniors and Seniors, who qualify, to apply for induction to Mu Alpha Theta—Cannon’s Math Honor Society.  Applications are due to Mr. Taylor no later Wednesday, March 8, 2023.  Please print the application at https://bit.ly/2Osif1j. You may give your applications directly to Mr. Taylor or to your current Math teacher.

To be inducted into Mu Alpha Theta a student must meet all of the following criteria.

You must:

  • Be a junior or senior.
  • Have completed any level of Precalculus.
  • Have been enrolled at Cannon for one full year.
  • Enrolled in or completed an AP or AT math course
  • Have earned a 3.7 unweighted GPA in all math courses.
  • Have earned a 3.5 unweighted GPA all courses.
  • Complete the application by the posted deadline

***Trouble getting or staying organized? Struggling to stay motivated? Difficulty managing your time? Need anaccountability partner to help keep your goals on track? Looking for some fresh work or study space scenery? Absences or early dismissals got you feeling behind? Academic Coaching at Cannon (ACC) can help you start Trimester 3 strong. We’re here to support you!

 

Sign up for an academic coaching session (Room 606) during your DROP, Office Hours, or after school – time slots are available this week! Our Academic Coaching team (Mrs. Weakland, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Ramsey, Sra. Calles, and Ms. Kaye) are ready to support YOU in the way YOU choose!  YOU decide date and time of appointment, frequency of appointments (3x is recommended!), and the content of appointment.

 

Use the ACADEMIC COACHING QR CODES posted throughout the building and outside teachers’ classrooms to secure an appointment with one of our AWESOME Academic Coaches! Reach out to Mrs. Kulp (jkulp@cannonschool.org) if you have questions or need help signing up for sessions.

What an awesome day we had yesterday in Greensboro at the NC Science Olympiad Regionals Competition!

I want to share my genuine pride and gratitude to all of you that competed yesterday!

Please take a moment this week to congratulate the following teams that placed in their event:

Varsity Awards:

Ashmi Trivedi and Nicole Ratterman- Green Generation 2nd Place

Julia Ellington and Nicole Ratterman- Cell Biology 2nd Place

Rayyan Syed and Ashmi Trivedi- Disease Detectives 3rd Place

Julia Ellington- Forestry 3rd

Michael Wang and Jeeti Khurana- Bridge 5th Place

Cassie Lott and Julia Ellington- Write It Do It 5th Place

Junior Varsity Awards:

Nolan Crandall and Nayak Duggal- Bridge 3rd Place

Sun Lee and Nayak Duggal- Cell Biology 3rd Place

William Lomax and Nolan Crandall- Write It Do It 4th Place

Milo Sacks and Dhanvi Movva- Codebusters 4th Place

Congratulations to all the teams! I have medals for you in room 620. Please swing by to pick them up!

Special thanks to your Science Olympiad Leadership Team for a great year: Cassie Lott, Leighton Evans, Nicole Ratterman, and Nayak Duggal!

Excited to see what all you can do next year! Go Cougar Science!!

If you would like to make changes to your AP exam order, you may do so until Friday, March 3. You should contact Mrs. Kulp (jkulp@cannonschool.org) immediately with your change(s). After Friday, March 3, absolutely NO additions can be made to AP exam orders. Cancellation and late add fees DO apply this year per College Board. No exam refunds will be issued after April 30. Please contact Mrs. Kulp ASAP if you have questions.

Worldly Wednesdays – Student Volunteer Opportunities: Cannon Cultures is looking for student volunteers to help adorn the cafeteria and surronding area with themed decorations that will create a festive atmosphere for our monthly Worldly Wednesday events. Decorations and supplies will be provided.  Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up here. . Thank you!

Be a Special Olympics Volunteer!

Cannon School has been asked to take 20-30 Upper School students to volunteer at Special Olympics Spring Games on Wednesday, April 19th.  We are looking for responsible and energetic students to volunteer as athlete buddies.  Buddies help athletes get to their events and cheer them on.  This will be a fun and impactful day for student volunteers.  If you are interested in attending as a buddy, please fill out this application form no later than March 3rd.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Weakland

Course Registration Key Dates!  

  • Friday, March 24 – Last day of course registration
  • Thursday, April 13 – Last day to submit course petitions

If you have any questions about course registration, please review this presentation from student life and contact Mrs. Snowfrock (jsnowfrock@cannonschool.org).​

 

CONGRATULATIONS to Rayyan Syed ‘24 for representing Cannon and placing 1ST PLACE at the UNC Charlotte Science and Engineering Fair Region 6 in the Biological Sciences B category (Cellular and Molecular Biology). For the past six months, Rayyan has been involved in an advanced cancer genomics research project, the topic of his study being “Exploring the correlation between mismatch repair (MMR) genes and the fraction of genome altered (FGA) in Glioblastoma multiforme patients.” Upon placing first at the regional fair, Rayyan will advance and present his research findings at the state North Carolina Science and Engineering Fair (NCSEF) held at NC State University in March! Kudos Rayyan!!!

 

Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores are invited to sign-up in SCOIR for visits with College Admission Representatives. Representatives have the option to visit Cannon School in-person or via Zoom. Check SCOIR for the most up-to-date listing of college representative visits and to learn in what format they will visit Cannon. Use this Zoom Meeting Link to connect for virtual visits. You may come to The Cube if you are on campus during the rep visit and need a place to log into the Zoom session. We recommend you bring headphones for the Zoom visit! For the full remaining schedule, CLICK HERE.

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 03.01.23

Posted on March 1, 2023 by chrisdubvz

 

“Talent may get you on the field, but it’s attitude and effort that keep you there.” ―Ken Griffey, Jr.

Jonah Feeley demonstrated RESPECT when he held the door for a very long time for a very slow teacher. Thank you so much, Jonah!

Sophie Pittman demonstrated KINDNESS when she reached out to a teacher about a lesson she enjoyed. Thank you so much, Sophie!

Esther Burlington

Gossage Cup

787

747

815

729

The Upper Math Department would like to invite all Juniors and Seniors, who qualify, to apply for induction to Mu Alpha Theta—Cannon’s Math Honor Society.  Applications are due to Mr. Taylor no later Wednesday, March 8, 2023.  Please print the application at https://bit.ly/2Osif1j. You may give your applications directly to Mr. Taylor or to your current Math teacher.

To be inducted into Mu Alpha Theta a student must meet all of the following criteria.

You must:

  • Be a junior or senior.
  • Have completed any level of Precalculus.
  • Have been enrolled at Cannon for one full year.
  • Enrolled in or completed an AP or AT math course
  • Have earned a 3.7 unweighted GPA in all math courses.
  • Have earned a 3.5 unweighted GPA all courses.
  • Complete the application by the posted deadline

***Trouble getting or staying organized? Struggling to stay motivated? Difficulty managing your time? Need anaccountability partner to help keep your goals on track? Looking for some fresh work or study space scenery? Absences or early dismissals got you feeling behind? Academic Coaching at Cannon (ACC) can help you start Trimester 3 strong. We’re here to support you!

 

Sign up for an academic coaching session (Room 606) during your DROP, Office Hours, or after school – time slots are available this week! Our Academic Coaching team (Mrs. Weakland, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Ramsey, Sra. Calles, and Ms. Kaye) are ready to support YOU in the way YOU choose!  YOU decide date and time of appointment, frequency of appointments (3x is recommended!), and the content of appointment.

 

Use the ACADEMIC COACHING QR CODES posted throughout the building and outside teachers’ classrooms to secure an appointment with one of our AWESOME Academic Coaches! Reach out to Mrs. Kulp (jkulp@cannonschool.org) if you have questions or need help signing up for sessions.

***What an awesome day we had yesterday in Greensboro at the NC Science Olympiad Regionals Competition!

I want to share my genuine pride and gratitude to all of you that competed yesterday!

Please take a moment this week to congratulate the following teams that placed in their event:

Varsity Awards:

Ashmi Trivedi and Nicole Ratterman- Green Generation 2nd Place

Julia Ellington and Nicole Ratterman- Cell Biology 2nd Place

Rayyan Syed and Ashmi Trivedi- Disease Detectives 3rd Place

Julia Ellington- Forestry 3rd

Michael Wang and Jeeti Khurana- Bridge 5th Place

Cassie Lott and Julia Ellington- Write It Do It 5th Place

Junior Varsity Awards:

Nolan Crandall and Nayak Duggal- Bridge 3rd Place

Sun Lee and Nayak Duggal- Cell Biology 3rd Place

William Lomax and Nolan Crandall- Write It Do It 4th Place

Milo Sacks and Dhanvi Movva- Codebusters 4th Place

Congratulations to all the teams! I have medals for you in room 620. Please swing by to pick them up!

Special thanks to your Science Olympiad Leadership Team for a great year: Cassie Lott, Leighton Evans, Nicole Ratterman, and Nayak Duggal!

Excited to see what all you can do next year! Go Cougar Science!!

If you would like to make changes to your AP exam order, you may do so until Friday, March 3. You should contact Mrs. Kulp (jkulp@cannonschool.org) immediately with your change(s). After Friday, March 3, absolutely NO additions can be made to AP exam orders. Cancellation and late add fees DO apply this year per College Board. No exam refunds will be issued after April 30. Please contact Mrs. Kulp ASAP if you have questions.

Worldly Wednesdays – Student Volunteer Opportunities: Cannon Cultures is looking for student volunteers to help adorn the cafeteria and surronding area with themed decorations that will create a festive atmosphere for our monthly Worldly Wednesday events. Decorations and supplies will be provided.  Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up here. . Thank you!

Be a Special Olympics Volunteer!

Cannon School has been asked to take 20-30 Upper School students to volunteer at Special Olympics Spring Games on Wednesday, April 19th.  We are looking for responsible and energetic students to volunteer as athlete buddies.  Buddies help athletes get to their events and cheer them on.  This will be a fun and impactful day for student volunteers.  If you are interested in attending as a buddy, please fill out this application form no later than March 3rd.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Weakland

Course Registration Key Dates!  

  • Friday, March 24 – Last day of course registration
  • Thursday, April 13 – Last day to submit course petitions

If you have any questions about course registration, please review this presentation from student life and contact Mrs. Snowfrock (jsnowfrock@cannonschool.org).​

 

CONGRATULATIONS to Rayyan Syed ‘24 for representing Cannon and placing 1ST PLACE at the UNC Charlotte Science and Engineering Fair Region 6 in the Biological Sciences B category (Cellular and Molecular Biology). For the past six months, Rayyan has been involved in an advanced cancer genomics research project, the topic of his study being “Exploring the correlation between mismatch repair (MMR) genes and the fraction of genome altered (FGA) in Glioblastoma multiforme patients.” Upon placing first at the regional fair, Rayyan will advance and present his research findings at the state North Carolina Science and Engineering Fair (NCSEF) held at NC State University in March! Kudos Rayyan!!!

 

Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores are invited to sign-up in SCOIR for visits with College Admission Representatives. Representatives have the option to visit Cannon School in-person or via Zoom. Check SCOIR for the most up-to-date listing of college representative visits and to learn in what format they will visit Cannon. Use this Zoom Meeting Link to connect for virtual visits. You may come to The Cube if you are on campus during the rep visit and need a place to log into the Zoom session. We recommend you bring headphones for the Zoom visit! For the full remaining schedule, CLICK HERE.

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