DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 11.05.25

Posted on November 5, 2025 by The Dean Team

Ethan Safrit demonstrated PASSION when he created a Quizlet for his class without any prompting. Thanks, Ethan!

Thanks to Thomas Smith who has changed three teacher clocks this week after the time change! Thanks for the TEAMWORK you showed the teachers using your height!

Thanks to Aurora Tran for showing KINDNESS when she helped a technology-impaired teacher set up the door entry app on her phone! These tech skills must run in the family! 😉

Giselle Francis demonstrated KINDNESS- TWICE- when she stayed after class to help a teacher clean up after a class activity without being asked, AND when she hung back to hold the door open for a teacher struggling with carrying materials upstairs. We really appreciate you, Giselle!

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Leaders Unite!
On Thursday November 6th we will hear from
Cannon Alum, Mrs. Alice Moore (’06).
Her story of RESILIENCE is one you
will want to hear.  All are welcome!

 

You asked and we heard you!
The Lululemon online store has been open for your holiday shopping!
Don’t miss out! The online store is only open until November 13th.

CANNON SCHOOL LULULEMON

The Upper School Academic Team is planning changes for the 2026-27 school year.
Two of these changes include going to semester courses and bumping weighted GPA by 0.5 for every Accelerated course a student has taken at Cannon while in Upper School.
We have been hosting opportunities for parents to give us feedback.
This lunch time is an opportunity for YOU, as an US student, to give us feedback.

Please join Dr. Eury and Dr. Hurtado in
Foundation Hall between 11-11:30 AM on November 12th

Space is limited to the first 60 students who SIGN UP using this Google form.

**This Week’s Schedule**

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 11.04.25

Posted on November 4, 2025 by The Dean Team

Adriana Lopez demonstrated INTEGRITY when she checked with her teacher before utilizing a specific website for her research to make sure it was appropriate. Way to go, Adriana!

Thomas Smith earned a Core Value for TEAMWORK when he changed the clock in his English class. It helped us all stay on task. Way to go, Thomas!

House Points Leaderboard

Leaders Unite!
On Thursday November 6th we will hear from
Cannon Alum, Mrs. Alice Moore (’06).
Her story of RESILIENCE is one you
will want to hear.  All are welcome!

You asked and we heard you!
The Lululemon online store has been open for your holiday shopping!
Don’t miss out! The online store is only open until November 13th.

CANNON SCHOOL LULULEMON

The Upper School Academic Team is planning changes for the 2026-27 school year.
Two of these changes include going to semester courses and bumping weighted GPA by 0.5 for every Accelerated course a student has taken at Cannon while in Upper School.
We have been hosting opportunities for parents to give us feedback.
This lunch time is an opportunity for YOU, as an US student, to give us feedback.

Please join Dr. Eury and Dr. Hurtado in
Foundation Hall between 11-11:30 AM on November 12th

Space is limited to the first 60 students who SIGN UP using this Google form.

**This Week’s Schedule**

We are glad you scrolled to the end.
Thanks for reading the Deans’ Daily Download!

 

 

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 11.03.25

Posted on November 3, 2025 by The Dean Team

Stella Comiskey demonstrated RESPECT when she changed her mind based on additional evidence in the course of a heated debate and shared with her opponent that she had come to see their point of view. Way to go, Stella!

Jaiya Crowder & Chimmy Ndubueze demonstrated TEAMWORK by hanging up 32 Francophone flags from the ceiling in preparation for Nat’l French Week! Un Grand Merci!

Kennedy Laguerre demonstrated COURAGE by dressing up for Halloween even though his advisory did not have a theme. Way to go, Kennedy!

Jayda Peterson showed great KINDNESS and Halloween spirit by dressing as the Cookie Monster and giving many students free cookies. 🍪 🍪 🍪

Ragan Goodwine

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You asked and we heard you!
The Lululemon online store has been open for your holiday shopping!
Don’t miss out! The online store is only open until November 13th.

CANNON SCHOOL LULULEMON

The Upper School Academic Team is planning changes for the 2026-27 school year.
Two of these changes include going to semester courses and bumping weighted GPA by 0.5 for every Accelerated course a student has taken at Cannon while in Upper School.
We have been hosting opportunities for parents to give us feedback.
This lunch time is an opportunity for YOU, as an US student, to give us feedback.

Please join Dr. Eury and Dr. Hurtado in
Foundation Hall between 11-11:30 AM on November 12th

Space is limited to the first 60 students who SIGN UP using this Google form.

**This Week’s Schedule**

We are glad you scrolled to the end.
Thanks for reading the Deans’ Daily Download!

 

 

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 10.31.25

Posted on October 31, 2025 by The Dean Team

Mrs. Moyer and Dean Holyer would like to thank Kaylee Dobbins, Ava Dovi, Parker Powell, Anya Joshi, Viola Knosby, Jacob Meadows, Turner Bruderick, Charlie Zacharelli, and Will Petrosky for their willingness to help us learn more about the transition from 8th to 9th grade at Cannon.  Their respectful and thoughtful insights were valuable and will lead to good conversations among the faculty.  Thanks for giving up your lunch to join us!

Thank you to Amara Cashwell and Penelope Conklin for demonstrating COURAGE, TEAMWORK, and KINDNESS during Spanish class by volunteering to get the objects requested by the teacher. Your actions showed not only your learning and engagement but also helped your classmates visualize, participate, and re-engage in the lesson. Thank you for your positive example!

Blair Henderson and Sophia Baise showed TEAMWORK when they helped pick up some gear after Caoch Pasut’s Leadership Lunch. Bravo!!!

Amara Cashwell, Chimmy Ndubueze, and Connor Seay demonstrated KINDNESS when they walked by and noticed that Mme. Nguyen needed help emptying paint water cups, and washing all the paint brushes after the French Club meeting. They went above and beyond and did it at the start of their drop! I so appreciated the extra hands! 🙂

Tanner Green earned a Core Value for RESPECT. While exiting the class, he pushed in several chairs and picked up after his classmates. Way to go, Tanner!

Kara Raphael

Parker Lineberry

Rani Century

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You asked and we heard you!
The Lululemon online store has been open for your holiday shopping!
Don’t miss out! The online store is only open until November 13th.

CANNON SCHOOL LULULEMON

The Upper School Academic Team is planning changes for the 2026-27 school year.
Two of these changes include going to semester courses and bumping weighted GPA by 0.5 for every Accelerated course a student has taken at Cannon while in Upper School.
We have been hosting opportunities for parents to give us feedback.
This lunch time is an opportunity for YOU, as an US student, to give us feedback.

Please join Dr. Eury and Dr. Hurtado in
Foundation Hall between 11-11:30 AM on November 12th

Space is limited to the first 60 students who SIGN UP using this Google form.

**This Week’s Schedule**

We are glad you scrolled to the end.
Thanks for reading the Deans’ Daily Download!

 

 

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 10.30.25

Posted on October 30, 2025 by The Dean Team

Orietta Grady earned a Core Value for RESPECT by taking the initiative on her test to write down notes. Way to build great study habits!

Anne McDermott demonstrated TEAMWORK when she agreed to help resolve a printer issue for the Yearbook class. We appreciate you, Anne!. You are much more tech-savvy than Dean Zelaya!

Malcolm Musinguzi and Richelle Syer were so KIND when they transported a precious item from a teacher’s car into the building for her. Thank you!

Cleo Neal earned a Core Value for COURAGE today by being an active participant in her class. She was fully engaged and willing to ask questions when she was unsure. Way to go!

Taylar Gordon demonstrated COURAGE by courageously delivering an inspiring speech during a class meeting.

Jaiden Thompson showed incredible COURAGE in being the first to speak up in student life and sharing with the whole group. You are a leader, and you added so much to our learning together. Thank You, Jaiden!!!

Grogan Kelley showed COURAGE in sharing out loud during student life, giving us all another example to learn from together. We appreciate your meaningful contributions. Thank you, Grogan!

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TODAY:

Learn about Leadership!!  PLANNING is an essential part of being a great leader.  Please join us in learning from our former 2026 Advisor, GLAX superstar coach, and leader, Mrs. Brittany Pasut, during our Leadership Lunch in Foundation Hall.

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 10.29.25

Posted on October 29, 2025 by The Dean Team

Madison Drayton demonstrated RESPECT in her thoughts, collaboration, and actions during a document based question workshop in US History. Way to go Madison!

Cayden Fox demonstrated TEAMWORK when he created a Blooket for a review test on geography and vocabularly and shared it with his classmates after getting teacher approval. Way to go, Cayden!

Teagan Jaffe earned a Core Value for COURAGE by utilizing her resources and coming by to ask questions about a class assignment.

Jackson Laws and Ethan Safrit showed KINDNESS when they stayed late after class to help rearrange desks.

Kate Martin and Mia Valencia demonstrated RESPECT by giving advice to freshmen on how to apply for Winterm.

Elizabeth Booker, Jadon Grouse, Mrs. Fernandez, Ian Goff

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A Reminder from the US Library

With the cooler weather arriving, we’re seeing more people using the library—which is great! The library is a community space, so let’s keep it orderly for everyone to use. Here are a couple of quick reminders:

Food & Drinks: Please enjoy your lunch in the cafeteria. This helps us maintain a clean, distraction-free environment in the library for everyone studying.
Study Rooms: These spaces are reserved for academic work. Please save movies and video games for another time and place—let’s keep the study rooms focused on studying.

Thanks for your cooperation in making the library a productive space for all.

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 10.28.25

Posted on October 28, 2025 by The Dean Team

Lauren Childress, Ava Hobart, and Jaiden Thompson showed COURAGE and TEAMWORK when they showed up support our Community Visioning Day – engaging with our parents and helping us plan the vision for our school over the next five years. Their contributions raised level of conversation in the room and were a critical addition to the day. Thank you, Lauren, Ava and Jaiden!

Fiona Gibbons & Kendall Laguerre

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Winterm registration is TODAY.
Registration forms will be emailed to you at 1pm.Registration is first come,
first served, so be prepared!

ARE YOU READY????

A Reminder from the US Library

With the cooler weather arriving, we’re seeing more people using the library—which is great! The library is a community space, so let’s keep it orderly for everyone to use. Here are a couple of quick reminders:

Food & Drinks: Please enjoy your lunch in the cafeteria. This helps us maintain a clean, distraction-free environment in the library for everyone studying.
Study Rooms: These spaces are reserved for academic work. Please save movies and video games for another time and place—let’s keep the study rooms focused on studying.

Thanks for your cooperation in making the library a productive space for all.

**This Week’s Schedule**

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 10.27.25

Posted on October 27, 2025 by The Dean Team

Congratulations to Emmi Coppa, Arija Dreiman, Lizzy Loveland, Sylvia Romley, and Aria Shinde. They ran a tasty bake sale to benefit the Women’s Empowerment Club, where women (and men, too!) foster a community in which women uplift and support one another. What an admirable demonstration of PASSION!

Amelia Gamble, Lucy Handler, and Rumaisa Syed earned a Core Value in Courage for coming to ask questions about the class and how to improve!

Camauri Davis and Clark Hudson earned a Core Value for Kindness by bringing in treats to celebrate their advisory mates’ birthdays!

Kaylee Subasic demonstrated TEAMWORK when she helped out a classmate who had been absent for a couple of class periods. Way to go Kaylee!

Skyler Thurman demonstrated KINDNESS when she lent a piece of technology to another student in need. We appreciate you, Skyler!

Addison Maynor demonstrated TEAMWORK when she helped upload some photos (that were not hers) to our YBK platform so they could be edited and used. Thanks for your TEAMWORK, Addison!!

Eleanor Avett, Turner Bruderek

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Boys’ Basketball Tryouts:

Monday, Oct. 27th to Wednesday, Oct 29th from 4:15pm to 6:15pm in the main gym.

All athletic paperwork must be completed prior to tryouts. If you have any questions, please see Coach Baker.

 

ARE YOU READY????

A Reminder from the US Library

With the cooler weather arriving, we’re seeing more people using the library—which is great! The library is a community space, so let’s keep it orderly for everyone to use. Here are a couple of quick reminders:

Food & Drinks: Please enjoy your lunch in the cafeteria. This helps us maintain a clean, distraction-free environment in the library for everyone studying.
Study Rooms: These spaces are reserved for academic work. Please save movies and video games for another time and place—let’s keep the study rooms focused on studying.

Thanks for your cooperation in making the library a productive space for all.

 

**This Week’s Schedule**

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 10.23.25

Posted on October 23, 2025 by The Dean Team

Tomorrow!

Brandon Wong, Grant Lam, and Jack Kirby demonstrated PASSION and TEAMWORK completing a project that provides a service to the Cannon Community.

Katy Antosek

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Do you have input about the dress code you’d like the Dean Team to hear?

We’d like to invite you to Foundation Hall during Office Hours TODAY. This opportunity will only be available to the first 60 students who respond to this form. Snacks will be provided by the Dean Team. Students who would like to participate should feel comfortable speaking up in in front of peers and adults. Come share your constructive feedback and ideas!

We still have spots left! 

Boys’ Basketball Tryouts:

Monday, Oct. 27th to Wednesday, Oct 29th from 4:15pm to 6:15pm in the main gym.

All athletic paperwork must be completed prior to tryouts. If you have any questions, please see Coach Baker.

 

A Reminder from the US Library

With the cooler weather arriving, we’re seeing more people using the library—which is great! The library is a community space, so let’s keep it orderly for everyone to use. Here are a couple of quick reminders:

Food & Drinks: Please enjoy your lunch in the cafeteria. This helps us maintain a clean, distraction-free environment in the library for everyone studying.
Study Rooms: These spaces are reserved for academic work. Please save movies and video games for another time and place—let’s keep the study rooms focused on studying.

Thanks for your cooperation in making the library a productive space for all.

**This Week’s Schedule**

We are glad you scrolled to the end.
Thanks for reading the Deans’ Daily Download!

 

 

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DEANS DAILY DOWNLOAD 10.22.25

Posted on October 22, 2025 by The Dean Team

❄️Winterm fair today during Student Life ❄️

Trent Loggins demonstrated RESPECT when waiting to hold the door open for a staff member and then for a lower school student. Thank you, Trent, for being aware, choosing to stop to help others, and being a great example for a younger student.

Isabella Westmoreland consistently shows KINDNESS each day.  Thank you, Isbella, for being a quiet force of kindness by helping classmates, providing warm greetings in the hallways and simply caring for others in the Cannon community!

Sophia Baise, Linden Sonnefeld, Disha Induru, Diya Induru

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Do you have input about the dress code you’d like the Dean Team to hear?

We’d like to invite you to Foundation Hall during Office Hours on October 23rd. This opportunity will only be available to the first 60 students who respond to this form. Snacks will be provided by the Dean Team. Students who would like to participate should feel comfortable speaking up in in front of peers and adults. Come share your constructive feedback and ideas!

We still have spots left! 

Boys’ Basketball Tryouts:

Monday, Oct. 27th to Wednesday, Oct 29th from 4:15pm to 6:15pm in the main gym.

All athletic paperwork must be completed prior to tryouts. If you have any questions, please see Coach Baker.

 

Thanks to all members of our  community who donated a device to “Reboot for Good”!

9th graders Bella Dryden and Jack Stewart organized and collected 20 devices that were restored to factory settings and donated to people in need.

Thanks, Bella and Jack, for your leadership!
And thanks again to all who donated!

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