“Success doesn’t come from what you do occasionally. It comes from from what you do consistently.” -Marie Forleo

Celebrated Sept. 15-Oct. 15 each year, National Hispanic Heritage Month honors and celebrates the history, culture, and influence of Hispanic and LatinX people.

Gossage Cup

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Today:  Kendal Perry 

Over the break:

10/9: Caroline Bentley and Mr. Woolcot

10/10: Amaya King, Wylie Neal, Jimmy and Aliza Anderson and Mrs. Hurtado

10/11: Anna Kinken

10/12: Gates Ravin,  Thomas Coffey and Sam Duty  

Esther Burlington and Anna Kinken showed amazing TEAMWORK when they helped a student in need.

Deven Dighe, Charlie Ferris, Will Freidinger, Andy Harris, Jake Hayworth demonstrated TEAMWORK by helping to clean up a spill during class.

Chase Erdin and Tierney Finn showed COURAGE when they came to the front of the room to present–on camera–their contributions to the class discussion because the Swivl markers weren’t working.

Miles Edmiston and Dylan Kellman demonstrated KINDNESS by loaning a classmate his laptop charger.

Dylan Casey, Chase Erdin, Brady Bowen, Jack Jones, and Conor Nelson showed TEAMWORK when they helped Dean Booker move a ton of furniture at the end of the week.  Cannon STRONG!!

This week Student Council will be selling pre order Chick-Fil-A meals for this Friday (10/16)! Make sure to come to the commons on Tuesday (10/13) or Thursday (10/15) during lunch to order either a Chicken Sandwich with fries or an 8-count nugget with fries for just SIX dollars each!!

*** Upper School Clubs 20-21 are now available on PowerSchool. You may begin your sign-ups. 

***New Student Seminar***

Please stay in Mrs. Miller’s room for today’s session.   

***Fall 2020 Driver Education Program (Virtual)

This year, Cannon School has contracted with a local company to offer a virtual driver education program during the fall semester. Classes and behind-the-wheel instruction will be provided by WatsOnWheels (https://www.watsonwheelsnc.com/).  WatsOnWheels has agreed to offer Cannon students a discount and provide the course for $350 per student.  The classes will be held Monday – Friday, November 9^th – 20th from 4:00 – 7:00 (with 2 make up days to follow).

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.

After the class portion is complete, the instructor will coordinate with students individually to complete the behind-the-wheel requirements during their school drop periods or after school hours.

The $350 fee is due on the first day of class and may be charged to the student’s Cannon School account or paid in the form of a check made out to “Watson Wheels LLC”.

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

https://forms.gle/zExk7LVDAW5N2g268

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

Varsity Band is coming to the Cannon School campus! This is your chance to be part of an ensemble that performs high quality band music at an advanced level. Members must have at least one year of ensemble experience to participate. You do not have to be a current member of a Cannon performing ensemble to be in Varsity Band. Rehearsals are Wednesday mornings at 7:15, starting October 14. Email Mrs. Hughes at mhughes@cannonschool.org for more information or to sign up.

Hey Everyone! My name is Alicia Equan. This past summer I started a business where I sell bracelets in support of BLM. Each month I donate 70% of my proceeds to an organization that fights against social injustices. This month, in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, I started a new bracelet collection called “LatinXLove”. At the end of October, I will be donating my proceeds to an organization that supports Hispanic and Latinx people.

If you’d like to support or know more information:

Email me: aequan@cannonschool.org

Visit my Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ElevateJewelryShop

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevate.jewelry_/

The Fallfest LAN party (Presented by Piedmont Properties) is an event that will allow students to bring their own computer and play video games with the Cannon community in safe and socially distance venue.  There can be only 30 students at Cannon School but the event can also be attended via online through the Cannon School Gaming Discord server. Students on campus will be provided with a 1GB ethernet cable, power, table and a chair. We are also providing free pizza and beverages but are hoping to provide additional prizes for the students with the best decorated area. Please reach out to Mr. Tran at ttran@cannonschool.org for any additional questions or invitation to join the Cannon School Gaming Discord server. All gamers are welcome!

Sign-ups for the Fallfest LAN Party is below.

https://forms.gle/vxTPktoz7dLWXD9GA

Please click on the link here for information about the the amazing opportunity to contribute to Sana Pandey’s Donation Drive.

Hello all my name is Josh Reid and I am an 11th Grader in Mr. West Advisory. As we are rapidly approaching the winter months, my goal is to donate as many winter coats as we can to the Eliada Foster Home. Eliada is a home to over 700 children and youth annually, as well as a 5-star child development center, Residential and Day mental health program and many other amazing resources. We need your help to provide these children with coats so they can enjoy all the activities a child should be able to enjoy without getting sick especially in times like these. All Coats in any kind of condition as long as usable will be acceptable. Flyers will be placed throughout the upper school and I will place a box in the upper school atrium (Area you pass after you walk up the stairs from the parking entrance to the upper school near the senior lounge) labeled coat drive and you can drop of coats until the 20th of October. Thank you for help everything is greatly appreciated.

Cannon School Students Spread (Project) JOY

In this time of uncertainty and isolation, Drake Griffith ’21 was certain of a few constants—one being that the senior citizen population, already isolated before the COVID-19 crisis, would struggle more than ever before to connect with others. That was how Drake felt about his own grandmother before she died this past April. “My Nana didn’t have a whole lot of company even before COVID-19. This pandemic made things so much worse for her” he said. “I wanted to do something to help other older adults who may be experiencing the same type of isolation and loneliness she felt.”

In his grandmother’s memory, Drake founded “Project Spread JOY” in April, JOY standing for “Joining Older Adults and Youth.”  The concept is simple—pair teen volunteers with older adults for conversation, camaraderie, and connection either through the mail (pen pal services) or by phone. With the partnership of seniors Reilly Kungl from Cannon and Harrison Powe from Lake Norman Charter, Project Spread JOY has had tremendous success in spreading JOY to, and making connections with, over 5,000 senior citizens in ten states through the efforts of its team of over 150 teen volunteers. Project Spread JOY has since incorporated as a non-profit company. To reach its ultimate goal of spreading JOY nationally, Project Spread JOY is looking for more teen volunteers who want to help spread JOY.

If you are interested in becoming part of the Project Spread JOY team, please visit spreadjoy.info.

OR please visit our Instagram page, SPREADJOY.info

***SENIORS:  The next application deadline is Friday, October 23^rd: Belk Scholarship (Davidson); Centennial Scholarship (NC State) and Jefferson Scholarship (UVA)

To learn more about Cannon’s Nomination Process for Competitive Scholarships please review these two documents:

• Nomination Steps and Application
• Nomination Request Form

All Upper School Students are Invited to Attend: Queen City HBCU Showcase; A virtual showcase of historically black colleges & universities.

Mondays & Wednesdays 6-9 pm starting October 5^th. Register to attend here.

Sophomores: Interested in a fantastic 3-day HOBY Leadership Seminar this summer? Please read about HOBY online and, if you are interested in being nominated for the program, submit these two items to Mrs. McClanahan via email no later than 3 pm on Friday, Oct. 23^rd :

1. Brief paragraph detailing why you want to participate in HOBY.
2. List of activities/resume

Juniors: The deadline to submit an application for Cannon nomination to NC Governor’s School is Oct. 23^rd . NC Governor’s School is a summer residential program for gifted and talented students. Programs are available in Art, Choral Music, Dance, Theater, English, French, Spanish, Instrumental Music, Math, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences. Materials must be submitted to Mrs. McClanahan via an email attachment by 3 pm on Friday, Oct. 23^rd. If you are interested in applying, please let your college counselor know ASAP, and s/he will help you understand the requirements for applying (which include two teacher letters of recommendation, two essay responses and an explanation of personal readiness/extracurricular involvement.)

Seniors & Juniors are invited to sign-up in SCOIR for Zoom meetings with College Admission Representatives. Sessions will be during lunch and office hours. Check SCOIR for the most up-to-date listing of college representative visits and click HERE for full registration directions. Use this Zoom Meeting Link to connect and, if required on your device, the meeting ID: 707 028 3745 to tune in remotely.

REMINDER: If you are a JUNIOR on campus come to The Cube for the Rep Visit. If you are Senior on Campus, either come to The Cube for the Rep Visit or email your College Counselor to reserve a private room to view the visit. Per school policy it is REQUIRED that your VIDEO is on during the Rep Visit.

10/13:   University of Notre Dame; St. Michael’s College; New York University; Gardner Webb University

10/15:   Emory University; Auburn University

10/16:   Rollins College

10/20:   UNC Chapel Hill; Middlebury College; University of Georgia; Loyola University Maryland

10/21:   University of Arizona; Wake Forest University

10/22:   Rhodes College; Dartmouth College

10/23:   Catholic University of American; Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Daytona); University of Florida; University of Michigan

10/27:   St. Lawrence University; Covenant College; Simmons University; Connecticut College

10/28:   Lehigh University; Lafayette College

11/4:     Kenyon College; Washington & Jefferson College

11/5:     Muhlenberg College; Belmont University

11/6:     Hofstra University; Meredith College; Samford University; DePauw Univeristy

11/10:   Colgate University; Mount St. Mary’s University; Mississippi State University; Saint Joseph’s University

11/12:  Agnes Scott University; Trinity College

11/17:  UNC Greensboro; Shaw University; University of Tampa; University of New Hampshire

11/18:  Bucknell University; Marymount University

11/19:  Jacksonville University; Spelman College

11/20: Washington & Lee; VA Tech; Hampden-Sydney College; University of Kentucky

“A day without laughter is a day wasted.” -Charlie Chaplin

Celebrated Sept. 15-Oct. 15 each year, National Hispanic Heritage Month honors and celebrates the history, culture, and influence of Hispanic and LatinX people.

Gossage Cup

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Lauren Skolaris

Alicia Equan, Courtney Phelps, Gabby Phillips, and Ava Nitzan showed COURAGE when they role played some political positions in Student Life!!!!

Deuce Rolle demonstrated TEAMWORK and KINDNESS by staying after advisory to clean up a mess that he didn’t make. Thanks so much, Deuce!

***Testing Center Updates and Changes Announcement for Students: STARTED OCTOBER 1^st

• Students must arrive at the Testing Center within the first 45 minutes of the block for accommodations needs.

• All students with make-up testing needs will be required to be in the Testing Center by the first 45 Minutes of the block.

• After the first 45 minutes, if a student needs access to the Testing Center for accommodation needs, they will need to find the proctor on duty who will be in their office or classroom spaces. The proctor may help the student as long as the student will have enough time to complete the task.

• A sign on the Testing Center window, will direct students to their proctor in their office/classroom spaces.

The Fallfest LAN party is an event that will allow students to bring their own computer and play video games with the Cannon community in safe and socially distance venue.  There can be only 30 students at Cannon School but the event can also be attended via online through the Cannon School Gaming Discord server. Students on campus will be provided with a 1GB ethernet cable, power, table and a chair. We are also providing free pizza and beverages but are hoping to provide additional prizes for the students with the best decorated area. Please reach out to Mr. Tran at ttran@cannonschool.org for any additional questions or invitation to join the Cannon School Gaming Discord server. All gamers are welcome!

Sign-ups for the Fallfest LAN Party is below.

https://forms.gle/vxTPktoz7dLWXD9GA

***New Student Seminar***

No programming scheduled for today. Please plan to stay in your classrooms during this time.  

5 NEW Things to Know for Flik Dining

1.  PRE-ORDERING is still the best way to purchase your meal. Very short wait time, best value for your dollar, guarantee your meal

2. ALL PRE-ORDERS (9-12) are now picked up at  the back Pick-up station in the trophy showcase foyer by the gyms. We will still have bottled beverages, chips and snacks back there to add on to your purchase

3. ALL a-la-carte purchases are served in the main-dining Hall. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND IF YOU PRE-ORDERED and decide to buy from main dining hall. You will still be charged for your Preordered meal

4.  Please, once served try to move quickly to cashier line. Capacity is set at 15. Grab your drinks, chips, ice cream or snacks quickly and move out, to keep lines down

5. PLEASE await your turn to enter or pay by practicing social distancing and waiting your turn on the Cougar stickers.  We must maintain these protocols in order to continue to be able to serve you with these options.

As always, any questions you can email me at cevans@cannonschool.org

Hello Upper School!

The National Art Honors Society is going to be hosting some EXPLORATORY ART CLASSES in the near future. These sessions are a chance to enjoy art in a casual, relaxing setting with your friends. You can either sign up to learn about an art ist/technique/medium/era/etc, or if you have something in mind, host a session of your own! If you are interested in attending a session or organizing a time to share something you are excited about, CLICK THE LINK BELOW!!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKf7ASlRQ1OOxrYscu3PEGAfyTg2mwJXRrRR8LSuf3Tu4c5Q/viewform?usp=pp_url If you have any questions, please email hcoppa@cannonschool.org

The NAIS Online Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC)  is a multiracial, multicultural gathering of upper school student leaders (grades 9-12) from across the U.S. and abroad. SDLC focuses on self-reflecting, forming allies, and building community. Led by a diverse team of trained adult and peer facilitators, participating students develop cross-cultural communication skills, design effective strategies for social justice practice through dialogue and the arts, and learn the foundations of allyship and networking principles.

If you are interested in attending SDLC 2020, please click on this link and fill out our application.  Ms. Harley and Dean Zelaya are available to answer any questions.  Application deadline is October 2^nd. http://bit.ly/SDLC20-21

Thanks to Sydney Frankenberg (Cannon ‘15 and U.S. Naval Academy ‘19) for sharing these opportunities from Stanford. Sydney is currently a graduate student at Stanford majoring in International Policy with a concentration in Cyber Policy.

Stanford: Pre-Collegiate Studies (SPCS) Opportunity

Fall Online High School Courses: The 2020 Election

This year, the US 2020 presidential election will be historic, taking place amid a global pandemic, and upended economy, mass protests, and extreme polarization. If you are interested in deepening your civics knowledge and becoming a more informed, engaged citizen, then this would be a great opportunity for you.

Stanford University Pre-Collegiate Studies is thrilled to announce a new opportunity for high school students to deepen their understanding of US politics and the upcoming 2020 election. They will be offering an amazing experience that includes 2 unique courses, bonus lectures, expert guest speakers, and live online learning. The courses will begin the week September 21, 2020 and they will meet weekly for live online lectures. Click here to learn more about each course, including the course description, guest speakers, meeting schedule, tuition, and more.

 Society for International Affairs at Stanford

If you are involved in Cannon’s US Model United Nations team or interested in learning more about international affairs and global issues, the Stanford Model United Nations Conference (SMUNC) is scheduled for Thursday-Sunday, November 12-15 in virtual format this year. This conference is the premier conference for high school students, and it is a great way for students

Cannon Studios Is Back!

Cannon Studios provides opportunities to volunteer at events happening all over campus. We are looking for assistance running lights, sound, videotape, photography, makeup, costumes, building, painting, and constructing sets for our upcoming performances and events. School-hour, after-school, and weekend opportunities are available. Our events include theater, sports broadcasting, conventions, competitions, music acts and more. This year we will be doing a lot of broadcast work. We will need Camera Operators, Lighting, 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 in a contact list by filling out the form linked here. Based on requests from groups like CTC, CSPN, the Jazz program, and the Marketing and Alumni Offices, we will use this list to fill crew request. Experience is valued, but interest and community is what we are looking to build. Also, join our Discord Community to keep up with event announcements and community at https://discord.gg/6na9MRU.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Storr directly at jstorr@cannonschool.org.

Spirit Week Themes!!!!

MAROON STUDENTS

10/2- Color Wars

For Color Wars Seniors will wear BLACK, Juniors will wear RED, Sophomores will wear WHITE, freshman will wear BLUE

**Please leave all your toy guns at home for Cowboys and Aliens day and you must still wear an appropriate mask on all days (ex. A bandana CANNOT be your mask for Cowboys and Aliens day)!!**

Trouble getting or staying organized?  Difficulty managing your time?  Searching for ideas to manage virtual learning?  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?

We can help! Academic Coaching at Cannon (ACC) opened Monday, September 21, in Room 606.  Our Academic Coaching team is comprised of Mrs. Weakland, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Calles, and Mrs. Holston. 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!), and the content of appointment.

Click HERE or scan the QR codes posted around the building to sign up for an appointment with our AWESOME Academic Coaches!  Please see Mrs. Weakland with any questions!

Please click on the link here for information about the the amazing opportunity to contribute to Sana Pandey’s Donation Drive.

Hello all my name is Josh Reid and I am an 11th Grader in Mr. West Advisory. As we are rapidly approaching the winter months, my goal is to donate as many winter coats as we can to the Eliada Foster Home. Eliada is a home to over 700 children and youth annually, as well as a 5-star child development center, Residential and Day mental health program and many other amazing resources. We need your help to provide these children with coats so they can enjoy all the activities a child should be able to enjoy without getting sick especially in times like these. All Coats in any kind of condition as long as usable will be acceptable. Flyers will be placed throughout the upper school and I will place a box in the upper school atrium (Area you pass after you walk up the stairs from the parking entrance to the upper school near the senior lounge) labeled coat drive and you can drop of coats until the 20th of October. Thank you for help everything is greatly appreciated.

Cannon School Students Spread (Project) JOY

In this time of uncertainty and isolation, Drake Griffith ’21 was certain of a few constants—one being that the senior citizen population, already isolated before the COVID-19 crisis, would struggle more than ever before to connect with others. That was how Drake felt about his own grandmother before she died this past April. “My Nana didn’t have a whole lot of company even before COVID-19. This pandemic made things so much worse for her” he said. “I wanted to do something to help other older adults who may be experiencing the same type of isolation and loneliness she felt.”

In his grandmother’s memory, Drake founded “Project Spread JOY” in April, JOY standing for “Joining Older Adults and Youth.”  The concept is simple—pair teen volunteers with older adults for conversation, camaraderie, and connection either through the mail (pen pal services) or by phone. With the partnership of seniors Reilly Kungl from Cannon and Harrison Powe from Lake Norman Charter, Project Spread JOY has had tremendous success in spreading JOY to, and making connections with, over 5,000 senior citizens in ten states through the efforts of its team of over 150 teen volunteers. Project Spread JOY has since incorporated as a non-profit company. To reach its ultimate goal of spreading JOY nationally, Project Spread JOY is looking for more teen volunteers who want to help spread JOY.

If you are interested in becoming part of the Project Spread JOY team, please visit spreadjoy.info.

OR please visit our Instagram page, SPREADJOY.info

***SENIORS:  The next application deadline is Friday, October 23^rd: Belk Scholarship (Davidson); Centennial Scholarship (NC State) and Jefferson Scholarship (UVA)

To learn more about Cannon’s Nomination Process for Competitive Scholarships please review these two documents:

• Nomination Steps and Application
• Nomination Request Form

All Upper School Students are Invited to Attend: Queen City HBCU Showcase; A virtual showcase of historically black colleges & universities.

Mondays & Wednesdays 6-9 pm starting October 5^th. Register to attend here.

Sophomores: Interested in a fantastic 3-day HOBY Leadership Seminar this summer? Please read about HOBY online and, if you are interested in being nominated for the program, submit these two items to Mrs. McClanahan via email no later than 3 pm on Friday, Oct. 23^rd :

1. Brief paragraph detailing why you want to participate in HOBY.
2. List of activities/resume

Juniors: The deadline to submit an application for Cannon nomination to NC Governor’s School is Oct. 23^rd . NC Governor’s School is a summer residential program for gifted and talented students. Programs are available in Art, Choral Music, Dance, Theater, English, French, Spanish, Instrumental Music, Math, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences. Materials must be submitted to Mrs. McClanahan via an email attachment by 3 pm on Friday, Oct. 23^rd. If you are interested in applying, please let your college counselor know ASAP, and s/he will help you understand the requirements for applying (which include two teacher letters of recommendation, two essay responses and an explanation of personal readiness/extracurricular involvement.)

Seniors & Juniors are invited to sign-up in SCOIR for Zoom meetings with College Admission Representatives. Sessions will be during lunch and office hours. Check SCOIR for the most up-to-date listing of college representative visits and click HERE for full registration directions. Use this Zoom Meeting Link to connect and, if required on your device, the meeting ID: 707 028 3745 to tune in remotely.

REMINDER: If you are a JUNIOR on campus come to The Cube for the Rep Visit. If you are Senior on Campus, either come to The Cube for the Rep Visit or email your College Counselor to reserve a private room to view the visit. Per school policy it is REQUIRED that your VIDEO is on during the Rep Visit.

10/2:     American University; University of Rochester; University of Miami; Moravian College

10/6:     Savannah College of Art & Design; Louisiana State University; University of San Francisco; St. Andrews University

10/7:     NC State University; George Mason University

10/8:     The American University in Paris; High Point University

10/13:   University of Notre Dame; St. Michael’s College; New York University; Gardner Webb University

10/15:   Emory University; Auburn University

10/16:   Rollins College

10/20:   UNC Chapel Hill; Middlebury College; University of Georgia; Loyola University Maryland

10/21:   University of Arizona; Wake Forest University

10/22:   Rhodes College; Dartmouth College

10/23:   Catholic University of American; Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Daytona); University of Florida; University of Michigan

10/27:   St. Lawrence University; Covenant College; Simmons University; Connecticut College

10/28:   Lehigh University; Lafayette College

11/4:     Kenyon College; Washington & Jefferson College

11/5:     Muhlenberg College; Belmont University

11/6:     Hofstra University; Meredith College

11/10:   Colgate University; Mount St. Mary’s University; Mississippi State University; Saint Joseph’s University

11/12:  Agnes Scott University; Trinity College

11/17:  UNC Greensboro; Shaw University; University of Tampa

11/18:  Bucknell University

11/19:  Jacksonville University

11/20: Washington & Lee; VA Tech

“Stay strong as you live your life story and remember your blessings, no matter what circumstances you face.” -Dr. Damary M. Bonilla-Rodriguez

Celebrated Sept. 15-Oct. 15 each year, National Hispanic Heritage Month honors and celebrates the history, culture, and influence of Hispanic and LatinX people.

Gossage Cup

71                                 121                            162                              90

Ryan Ramirez

Jessica Martinez 

Alex Fox showed PASSION for Spirit week by wearing the best pajama Pooh costume!

Emma Little and Sara Trufant has demonstrated TEAMWORK by supporting one of the remote members of her advisory by replying promptly to her texts or answering her questions. Great job!!!

Elliette Zukowski shows PASSION every day for advisory by getting us organized for our activities and creating a sense of community.

Hey Cougs! Tyler Green ’24 and Amanda Sambach ’21 are up for Charlotte Observer Athletes of the Week! Click on this link and vote for each as many times as you want!

The Fallfest LAN party is an event that will allow students to bring their own computer and play video games with the Cannon community in safe and socially distance venue.  There can be only 30 students at Cannon School but the event can also be attended via online through the Cannon School Gaming Discord server. Students on campus will be provided with a 1GB ethernet cable, power, table and a chair. We are also providing free pizza and beverages but are hoping to provide additional prizes for the students with the best decorated area. Please reach out to Mr. Tran at ttran@cannonschool.org for any additional questions or invitation to join the Cannon School Gaming Discord server. All gamers are welcome!

Sign-ups for the Fallfest LAN Party is below.

https://forms.gle/vxTPktoz7dLWXD9GA

***New Student Seminar***

No programming scheduled for today. Please plan to stay in your classrooms during this time.  

5 NEW Things to Know for Flik Dining

1.  PRE-ORDERING is still the best way to purchase your meal. Very short wait time, best value for your dollar, guarantee your meal

2. ALL PRE-ORDERS (9-12) are now picked up at  the back Pick-up station in the trophy showcase foyer by the gyms. We will still have bottled beverages, chips and snacks back there to add on to your purchase

3. ALL a-la-carte purchases are served in the main-dining Hall. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND IF YOU PRE-ORDERED and decide to buy from main dining hall. You will still be charged for your Preordered meal

4.  Please, once served try to move quickly to cashier line. Capacity is set at 15. Grab your drinks, chips, ice cream or snacks quickly and move out, to keep lines down

5. PLEASE await your turn to enter or pay by practicing social distancing and waiting your turn on the Cougar stickers.  We must maintain these protocols in order to continue to be able to serve you with these options.

As always, any questions you can email me at cevans@cannonschool.org

Hello Upper School!

The National Art Honors Society is going to be hosting some EXPLORATORY ART CLASSES in the near future. These sessions are a chance to enjoy art in a casual, relaxing setting with your friends. You can either sign up to learn about an art ist/technique/medium/era/etc, or if you have something in mind, host a session of your own! If you are interested in attending a session or organizing a time to share something you are excited about, CLICK THE LINK BELOW!!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKf7ASlRQ1OOxrYscu3PEGAfyTg2mwJXRrRR8LSuf3Tu4c5Q/viewform?usp=pp_url If you have any questions, please email hcoppa@cannonschool.org

There will be a meeting for anyone interested in playing softball for the spring on Wednesday, September 30th at 3:15 pm on the softball field.  Please meet the coaching staff on the field to gain information about the upcoming season for softball.  If you cannot make the meeting, please e-mail Head Coach Kirstin Maves at kirstin.maves@gmail.com and let her know of your interest.

The NAIS Online Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC)  is a multiracial, multicultural gathering of upper school student leaders (grades 9-12) from across the U.S. and abroad. SDLC focuses on self-reflecting, forming allies, and building community. Led by a diverse team of trained adult and peer facilitators, participating students develop cross-cultural communication skills, design effective strategies for social justice practice through dialogue and the arts, and learn the foundations of allyship and networking principles.

If you are interested in attending SDLC 2020, please click on this link and fill out our application.  Ms. Harley and Dean Zelaya are available to answer any questions.  Application deadline is October 2^nd. http://bit.ly/SDLC20-21

Thanks to Sydney Frankenberg (Cannon ‘15 and U.S. Naval Academy ‘19) for sharing these opportunities from Stanford. Sydney is currently a graduate student at Stanford majoring in International Policy with a concentration in Cyber Policy.

Stanford: Pre-Collegiate Studies (SPCS) Opportunity

Fall Online High School Courses: The 2020 Election

This year, the US 2020 presidential election will be historic, taking place amid a global pandemic, and upended economy, mass protests, and extreme polarization. If you are interested in deepening your civics knowledge and becoming a more informed, engaged citizen, then this would be a great opportunity for you.

Stanford University Pre-Collegiate Studies is thrilled to announce a new opportunity for high school students to deepen their understanding of US politics and the upcoming 2020 election. They will be offering an amazing experience that includes 2 unique courses, bonus lectures, expert guest speakers, and live online learning. The courses will begin the week September 21, 2020 and they will meet weekly for live online lectures. Click here to learn more about each course, including the course description, guest speakers, meeting schedule, tuition, and more.

 Society for International Affairs at Stanford

If you are involved in Cannon’s US Model United Nations team or interested in learning more about international affairs and global issues, the Stanford Model United Nations Conference (SMUNC) is scheduled for Thursday-Sunday, November 12-15 in virtual format this year. This conference is the premier conference for high school students, and it is a great way for students

Cannon Studios Is Back!

Cannon Studios provides opportunities to volunteer at events happening all over campus. We are looking for assistance running lights, sound, videotape, photography, makeup, costumes, building, painting, and constructing sets for our upcoming performances and events. School-hour, after-school, and weekend opportunities are available. Our events include theater, sports broadcasting, conventions, competitions, music acts and more. This year we will be doing a lot of broadcast work. We will need Camera Operators, Lighting, 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 in a contact list by filling out the form linked here. Based on requests from groups like CTC, CSPN, the Jazz program, and the Marketing and Alumni Offices, we will use this list to fill crew request. Experience is valued, but interest and community is what we are looking to build. Also, join our Discord Community to keep up with event announcements and community at https://discord.gg/6na9MRU.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Storr directly at jstorr@cannonschool.org.

Spirit Week Themes!!!!

MAROON STUDENTS

  9/30- Jersey day

10/1- Cowboys and Aliens

10/2- Color Wars

For Color Wars Seniors will wear BLACK, Juniors will wear RED, Sophomores will wear WHITE, freshman will wear BLUE

**Please leave all your toy guns at home for Cowboys and Aliens day and you must still wear an appropriate mask on all days (ex. A bandana CANNOT be your mask for Cowboys and Aliens day)!!**

Trouble getting or staying organized?  Difficulty managing your time?  Searching for ideas to manage virtual learning?  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?

We can help! Academic Coaching at Cannon (ACC) opened Monday, September 21, in Room 606.  Our Academic Coaching team is comprised of Mrs. Weakland, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Calles, and Mrs. Holston. 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!), and the content of appointment.

Click HERE or scan the QR codes posted around the building to sign up for an appointment with our AWESOME Academic Coaches!  Please see Mrs. Weakland with any questions!

Please click on the link here for information about the the amazing opportunity to contribute to Sana Pandey’s Donation Drive.

Hello all my name is Josh Reid and I am an 11th Grader in Mr. West Advisory. As we are rapidly approaching the winter months, my goal is to donate as many winter coats as we can to the Eliada Foster Home. Eliada is a home to over 700 children and youth annually, as well as a 5-star child development center, Residential and Day mental health program and many other amazing resources. We need your help to provide these children with coats so they can enjoy all the activities a child should be able to enjoy without getting sick especially in times like these. All Coats in any kind of condition as long as usable will be acceptable. Flyers will be placed throughout the upper school and I will place a box in the upper school atrium (Area you pass after you walk up the stairs from the parking entrance to the upper school near the senior lounge) labeled coat drive and you can drop of coats until the 20th of October. Thank you for help everything is greatly appreciated.

Cannon School Students Spread (Project) JOY

In this time of uncertainty and isolation, Drake Griffith ’21 was certain of a few constants—one being that the senior citizen population, already isolated before the COVID-19 crisis, would struggle more than ever before to connect with others. That was how Drake felt about his own grandmother before she died this past April. “My Nana didn’t have a whole lot of company even before COVID-19. This pandemic made things so much worse for her” he said. “I wanted to do something to help other older adults who may be experiencing the same type of isolation and loneliness she felt.”

In his grandmother’s memory, Drake founded “Project Spread JOY” in April, JOY standing for “Joining Older Adults and Youth.”  The concept is simple—pair teen volunteers with older adults for conversation, camaraderie, and connection either through the mail (pen pal services) or by phone. With the partnership of seniors Reilly Kungl from Cannon and Harrison Powe from Lake Norman Charter, Project Spread JOY has had tremendous success in spreading JOY to, and making connections with, over 5,000 senior citizens in ten states through the efforts of its team of over 150 teen volunteers. Project Spread JOY has since incorporated as a non-profit company. To reach its ultimate goal of spreading JOY nationally, Project Spread JOY is looking for more teen volunteers who want to help spread JOY.

If you are interested in becoming part of the Project Spread JOY team, please visit spreadjoy.info.

OR please visit our Instagram page, SPREADJOY.info

***SENIORS:  The next application deadline is Friday, October 23^rd: Belk Scholarship (Davidson); Centennial Scholarship (NC State) and Jefferson Scholarship (UVA)

To learn more about Cannon’s Nomination Process for Competitive Scholarships please review these two documents:

• Nomination Steps and Application
• Nomination Request Form

All Upper School Students are Invited to Attend: Queen City HBCU Showcase; A virtual showcase of historically black colleges & universities.

Mondays & Wednesdays 6-9 pm starting October 5^th. Register to attend here.

Sophomores: Interested in a fantastic 3-day HOBY Leadership Seminar this summer? Please read about HOBY online and, if you are interested in being nominated for the program, submit these two items to Mrs. McClanahan via email no later than 3 pm on Friday, Oct. 23^rd :

1. Brief paragraph detailing why you want to participate in HOBY.
2. List of activities/resume

Juniors: The deadline to submit an application for Cannon nomination to NC Governor’s School is Oct. 23^rd . NC Governor’s School is a summer residential program for gifted and talented students. Programs are available in Art, Choral Music, Dance, Theater, English, French, Spanish, Instrumental Music, Math, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences. Materials must be submitted to Mrs. McClanahan via an email attachment by 3 pm on Friday, Oct. 23^rd. If you are interested in applying, please let your college counselor know ASAP, and s/he will help you understand the requirements for applying (which include two teacher letters of recommendation, two essay responses and an explanation of personal readiness/extracurricular involvement.)

Seniors & Juniors are invited to sign-up in SCOIR for Zoom meetings with College Admission Representatives. Sessions will be during lunch and office hours. Check SCOIR for the most up-to-date listing of college representative visits and click HERE for full registration directions. Use this Zoom Meeting Link to connect and, if required on your device, the meeting ID: 707 028 3745 to tune in remotely.

REMINDER: If you are a JUNIOR on campus come to The Cube for the Rep Visit. If you are Senior on Campus, either come to The Cube for the Rep Visit or email your College Counselor to reserve a private room to view the visit. Per school policy it is REQUIRED that your VIDEO is on during the Rep Visit.

9/30:     University of South Carolina; Salem College

10/1:     University of Massachusetts (Lowell); Davidson College

10/2:     American University; University of Rochester; University of Miami; Moravian College

10/6:     Savannah College of Art & Design; Louisiana State University; University of San Francisco; St. Andrews University

10/7:     NC State University; George Mason University

10/8:     The American University in Paris; High Point University

10/13:   University of Notre Dame; St. Michael’s College; New York University; Gardner Webb University

10/15:   Emory University; Auburn University

10/16:   Rollins College

10/20:   UNC Chapel Hill; Middlebury College; University of Georgia; Loyola University Maryland

10/21:   University of Arizona; Wake Forest University

10/22:   Rhodes College; Dartmouth College

10/23:   Catholic University of American; Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Daytona); University of Florida; University of Michigan

10/27:   St. Lawrence University; Covenant College; Simmons University; Connecticut College

10/28:   Lehigh University; Lafayette College

11/4:     Kenyon College; Washington & Jefferson College

11/5:     Muhlenberg College; Belmont University

11/6:     Hofstra University; Meredith College

11/10:   Colgate University; Mount St. Mary’s University; Mississippi State University; Saint Joseph’s University

11/12:  Agnes Scott University; Trinity College

11/17:  UNC Greensboro; Shaw University; University of Tampa

11/18:  Bucknell University

11/19:  Jacksonville University

11/20: Washington & Lee; VA Tech

“Sometimes it takes a good fall to really know where you stand.” -Hayley Williams 

Celebrated Sept. 15-Oct. 15 each year, National Hispanic Heritage Month honors and celebrates the history, culture, and influence of Hispanic and LatinX people.

Gossage Cup

45                         116                       162                      79

No birthdays. 

***Hey Cougs! Tyler Green ’24 and Amanda Sambach ’21 are up for Charlotte Observer Athletes of the Week! Click on this link and vote for each as many times as you want!

***The Fallfest LAN party is an event that will allow students to bring their own computer and play video games with the Cannon community in safe and socially distance venue.  There can be only 30 students at Cannon School but the event can also be attended via online through the Cannon School Gaming Discord server. Students on campus will be provided with a 1GB ethernet cable, power, table and a chair. We are also providing free pizza and beverages but are hoping to provide additional prizes for the students with the best decorated area. Please reach out to Mr. Tran at ttran@cannonschool.org for any additional questions or invitation to join the Cannon School Gaming Discord server. All gamers are welcome!

Sign-ups for the Fallfest LAN Party is below.

https://forms.gle/vxTPktoz7dLWXD9GA

***New Student Seminar***

Please meet Mrs. Huffman in the same classroom as her previous session. 

5 NEW Things to Know for Flik Dining

1.  PRE-ORDERING is still the best way to purchase your meal. Very short wait time, best value for your dollar, guarantee your meal

2. ALL PRE-ORDERS (9-12) are now picked up at  the back Pick-up station in the trophy showcase foyer by the gyms. We will still have bottled beverages, chips and snacks back there to add on to your purchase

3. ALL a-la-carte purchases are served in the main-dining Hall. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND IF YOU PRE-ORDERED and decide to buy from main dining hall. You will still be charged for your Preordered meal

4.  Please, once served try to move quickly to cashier line. Capacity is set at 15. Grab your drinks, chips, ice cream or snacks quickly and move out, to keep lines down

5. PLEASE await your turn to enter or pay by practicing social distancing and waiting your turn on the Cougar stickers.  We must maintain these protocols in order to continue to be able to serve you with these options.

As always, any questions you can email me at cevans@cannonschool.org

Hello Upper School!

The National Art Honors Society is going to be hosting some EXPLORATORY ART CLASSES in the near future. These sessions are a chance to enjoy art in a casual, relaxing setting with your friends. You can either sign up to learn about an art ist/technique/medium/era/etc, or if you have something in mind, host a session of your own! If you are interested in attending a session or organizing a time to share something you are excited about, CLICK THE LINK BELOW!!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKf7ASlRQ1OOxrYscu3PEGAfyTg2mwJXRrRR8LSuf3Tu4c5Q/viewform?usp=pp_url If you have any questions, please email hcoppa@cannonschool.org

There will be a meeting for anyone interested in playing softball for the spring on Wednesday, September 30th at 3:15 pm on the softball field.  Please meet the coaching staff on the field to gain information about the upcoming season for softball.  If you cannot make the meeting, please e-mail Head Coach Kirstin Maves at kirstin.maves@gmail.com and let her know of your interest.

The NAIS Online Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC)  is a multiracial, multicultural gathering of upper school student leaders (grades 9-12) from across the U.S. and abroad. SDLC focuses on self-reflecting, forming allies, and building community. Led by a diverse team of trained adult and peer facilitators, participating students develop cross-cultural communication skills, design effective strategies for social justice practice through dialogue and the arts, and learn the foundations of allyship and networking principles.

If you are interested in attending SDLC 2020, please click on this link and fill out our application.  Ms. Harley and Dean Zelaya are available to answer any questions.  Application deadline is October 2^nd. http://bit.ly/SDLC20-21

Thanks to Sydney Frankenberg (Cannon ‘15 and U.S. Naval Academy ‘19) for sharing these opportunities from Stanford. Sydney is currently a graduate student at Stanford majoring in International Policy with a concentration in Cyber Policy.

Stanford: Pre-Collegiate Studies (SPCS) Opportunity

Fall Online High School Courses: The 2020 Election

This year, the US 2020 presidential election will be historic, taking place amid a global pandemic, and upended economy, mass protests, and extreme polarization. If you are interested in deepening your civics knowledge and becoming a more informed, engaged citizen, then this would be a great opportunity for you.

Stanford University Pre-Collegiate Studies is thrilled to announce a new opportunity for high school students to deepen their understanding of US politics and the upcoming 2020 election. They will be offering an amazing experience that includes 2 unique courses, bonus lectures, expert guest speakers, and live online learning. The courses will begin the week September 21, 2020 and they will meet weekly for live online lectures. Click here to learn more about each course, including the course description, guest speakers, meeting schedule, tuition, and more.

 Society for International Affairs at Stanford

If you are involved in Cannon’s US Model United Nations team or interested in learning more about international affairs and global issues, the Stanford Model United Nations Conference (SMUNC) is scheduled for Thursday-Sunday, November 12-15 in virtual format this year. This conference is the premier conference for high school students, and it is a great way for students

Cannon Studios Is Back!

Cannon Studios provides opportunities to volunteer at events happening all over campus. We are looking for assistance running lights, sound, videotape, photography, makeup, costumes, building, painting, and constructing sets for our upcoming performances and events. School-hour, after-school, and weekend opportunities are available. Our events include theater, sports broadcasting, conventions, competitions, music acts and more. This year we will be doing a lot of broadcast work. We will need Camera Operators, Lighting, 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 in a contact list by filling out the form linked here. Based on requests from groups like CTC, CSPN, the Jazz program, and the Marketing and Alumni Offices, we will use this list to fill crew request. Experience is valued, but interest and community is what we are looking to build. Also, join our Discord Community to keep up with event announcements and community at https://discord.gg/6na9MRU.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Storr directly at jstorr@cannonschool.org.

Spirit Week Themes!!!!

MAROON STUDENTS

  9/30- Jersey day

10/1- Cowboys and Aliens

10/2- Color Wars

For Color Wars Seniors will wear BLACK, Juniors will wear RED, Sophomores will wear WHITE, freshman will wear BLUE

**Please leave all your toy guns at home for Cowboys and Aliens day and you must still wear an appropriate mask on all days (ex. A bandana CANNOT be your mask for Cowboys and Aliens day)!!**

Trouble getting or staying organized?  Difficulty managing your time?  Searching for ideas to manage virtual learning?  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?

We can help! Academic Coaching at Cannon (ACC) opened Monday, September 21, in Room 606.  Our Academic Coaching team is comprised of Mrs. Weakland, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Calles, and Mrs. Holston. 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!), and the content of appointment.

Click HERE or scan the QR codes posted around the building to sign up for an appointment with our AWESOME Academic Coaches!  Please see Mrs. Weakland with any questions!

Please click on the link here for information about the the amazing opportunity to contribute to Sana Pandey’s Donation Drive.

Hello all my name is Josh Reid and I am an 11th Grader in Mr. West Advisory. As we are rapidly approaching the winter months, my goal is to donate as many winter coats as we can to the Eliada Foster Home. Eliada is a home to over 700 children and youth annually, as well as a 5-star child development center, Residential and Day mental health program and many other amazing resources. We need your help to provide these children with coats so they can enjoy all the activities a child should be able to enjoy without getting sick especially in times like these. All Coats in any kind of condition as long as usable will be acceptable. Flyers will be placed throughout the upper school and I will place a box in the upper school atrium (Area you pass after you walk up the stairs from the parking entrance to the upper school near the senior lounge) labeled coat drive and you can drop of coats until the 20th of October. Thank you for help everything is greatly appreciated.

Cannon School Students Spread (Project) JOY

In this time of uncertainty and isolation, Drake Griffith ’21 was certain of a few constants—one being that the senior citizen population, already isolated before the COVID-19 crisis, would struggle more than ever before to connect with others. That was how Drake felt about his own grandmother before she died this past April. “My Nana didn’t have a whole lot of company even before COVID-19. This pandemic made things so much worse for her” he said. “I wanted to do something to help other older adults who may be experiencing the same type of isolation and loneliness she felt.”

In his grandmother’s memory, Drake founded “Project Spread JOY” in April, JOY standing for “Joining Older Adults and Youth.”  The concept is simple—pair teen volunteers with older adults for conversation, camaraderie, and connection either through the mail (pen pal services) or by phone. With the partnership of seniors Reilly Kungl from Cannon and Harrison Powe from Lake Norman Charter, Project Spread JOY has had tremendous success in spreading JOY to, and making connections with, over 5,000 senior citizens in ten states through the efforts of its team of over 150 teen volunteers. Project Spread JOY has since incorporated as a non-profit company. To reach its ultimate goal of spreading JOY nationally, Project Spread JOY is looking for more teen volunteers who want to help spread JOY.

If you are interested in becoming part of the Project Spread JOY team, please visit spreadjoy.info.

OR please visit our Instagram page, SPREADJOY.info

***All Upper School Students are Invited to Attend: Queen City HBCU Showcase; A virtual showcase of historically black colleges & universities.

Mondays & Wednesdays 6-9 pm starting October 5^th. Register to attend here.

Sophomores: Interested in a fantastic 3-day HOBY Leadership Seminar this summer? Please read about HOBY online and, if you are interested in being nominated for the program, submit these two items to Mrs. McClanahan via email no later than 3 pm on Friday, Oct. 23^rd :

1. Brief paragraph detailing why you want to participate in HOBY.
2. List of activities/resume

Juniors: The deadline to submit an application for Cannon nomination to NC Governor’s School is Oct. 23^rd . NC Governor’s School is a summer residential program for gifted and talented students. Programs are available in Art, Choral Music, Dance, Theater, English, French, Spanish, Instrumental Music, Math, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences. Materials must be submitted to Mrs. McClanahan via an email attachment by 3 pm on Friday, Oct. 23^rd. If you are interested in applying, please let your college counselor know ASAP, and s/he will help you understand the requirements for applying (which include two teacher letters of recommendation, two essay responses and an explanation of personal readiness/extracurricular involvement.)

Seniors & Juniors are invited to sign-up in SCOIR for Zoom meetings with College Admission Representatives. Sessions will be during lunch and office hours. Check SCOIR for the most up-to-date listing of college representative visits and click HERE for full registration directions. Use this Zoom Meeting Link to connect and, if required on your device, the meeting ID: 707 028 3745 to tune in remotely.

REMINDER: If you are a JUNIOR on campus come to The Cube for the Rep Visit. If you are Senior on Campus, either come to The Cube for the Rep Visit or email your College Counselor to reserve a private room to view the visit. Per school policy it is REQUIRED that your VIDEO is on during the Rep Visit.

9/30:     University of South Carolina; Salem College

10/1:     University of Massachusetts (Lowell); Davidson College

10/2:     American University; University of Rochester; University of Miami; Moravian College

10/6:     Savannah College of Art & Design; Louisiana State University; University of San Francisco; St. Andrews University

10/7:     NC State University; George Mason University

10/8:     The American University in Paris; High Point University

10/13:   University of Notre Dame; St. Michael’s College; New York University; Gardner Webb University

10/15:   Emory University; Auburn University

10/16:   Rollins College

10/20:   UNC Chapel Hill; Middlebury College; University of Georgia; Loyola University Maryland

10/21:   University of Arizona; Wake Forest University

10/22:   Rhodes College; Dartmouth College

10/23:   Catholic University of American; Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Daytona); University of Florida; University of Michigan

10/27:   St. Lawrence University; Covenant College; Simmons University; Connecticut College

10/28:   Lehigh University; Lafayette College

11/4:     Kenyon College; Washington & Jefferson College

11/5:     Muhlenberg College; Belmont University

11/6:     Hofstra University; Meredith College

11/10:   Colgate University; Mount St. Mary’s University; Mississippi State University; Saint Joseph’s University

11/12:  Agnes Scott University; Trinity College

11/17:  UNC Greensboro; Shaw University; University of Tampa

11/18:  Bucknell University

11/19:  Jacksonville University

11/20: Washington & Lee; VA Tech

“The word ‘encourage’ means ‘put courage’ into someone. Encourage someone today and give them some courage to take on the day.”-Jon Gordon 

Celebrated Sept. 15-Oct. 15 each year, National Hispanic Heritage Month honors and celebrates the history, culture, and influence of Hispanic and LatinX people.

Gossage Cup

45                         116                       162                      79

No birthdays. 

The incomparable Jonah Feeley was super KIND when he personally escorted a student to IT. Thanks, Jonah!

Max Riley showed great PASSION when he created the winning tower in Ms. Loflin CDE1 design challenge. Way to be creative Max!!

Rayyan Syed demonstrated great PASSION for World Languages by scoring in the 96th percentile in the country in the National Spanish Exam this spring. He will be receiving a gold medal!

Reminder: New Schedule 

Advisory: 8:15-8:25

A/C Block: 8:30 – 10:00

B/E Block: 10:05 – 11:45*

Lunch: 11:45 – 12:25

SL/Office Hours: 12:30-1:25

D/F Block: 1:30 – 3:00

*Lunch pick-up will happen in the same way it has all year. If you are picking up lunch you should return to class after picking up your food, but wait to eat until lunchtime.

Remember that starting next week there will be a-la-carte options available in the cafeteria that you will not need to pre-order.

Lunch Pick-up Schedule:

English/Social Studies: 11:00-11:10

Math/World Language: 11:10-11:20

Art/Science – 11:20-11:30

On Drop Days, synchronous time will happen for the first 35 minutes of class only.

***New Student Seminar***

Please meet Mrs. Huffman in the same classroom as her previous session. 

5 NEW Things to Know for Flik Dining

***1.  PRE-ORDERING is still the best way to purchase your meal. Very short wait time, best value for your dollar, guarantee your meal

2. ALL PRE-ORDERS (9-12) are now picked up at  the back Pick-up station in the trophy showcase foyer by the gyms. We will still have bottled beverages, chips and snacks back there to add on to your purchase

3. ALL a-la-carte purchases are served in the main-dining Hall. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND IF YOU PRE-ORDERED and decide to buy from main dining hall. You will still be charged for your Preordered meal

4.  Please, once served try to move quickly to cashier line. Capacity is set at 15. Grab your drinks, chips, ice cream or snacks quickly and move out, to keep lines down

5. PLEASE await your turn to enter or pay by practicing social distancing and waiting your turn on the Cougar stickers.  We must maintain these protocols in order to continue to be able to serve you with these options.

As always, any questions you can email me at cevans@cannonschool.org

***Hello Upper School!

The National Art Honors Society is going to be hosting some EXPLORATORY ART CLASSES in the near future. These sessions are a chance to enjoy art in a casual, relaxing setting with your friends. You can either sign up to learn about an art ist/technique/medium/era/etc, or if you have something in mind, host a session of your own! If you are interested in attending a session or organizing a time to share something you are excited about, CLICK THE LINK BELOW!!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKf7ASlRQ1OOxrYscu3PEGAfyTg2mwJXRrRR8LSuf3Tu4c5Q/viewform?usp=pp_url If you have any questions, please email hcoppa@cannonschool.org

***There will be a meeting for anyone interested in playing softball for the spring on Wednesday, September 30th at 3:15 pm on the softball field.  Please meet the coaching staff on the field to gain information about the upcoming season for softball.  If you cannot make the meeting, please e-mail Head Coach Kirstin Maves at kirstin.maves@gmail.com and let her know of your interest.

The NAIS Online Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC)  is a multiracial, multicultural gathering of upper school student leaders (grades 9-12) from across the U.S. and abroad. SDLC focuses on self-reflecting, forming allies, and building community. Led by a diverse team of trained adult and peer facilitators, participating students develop cross-cultural communication skills, design effective strategies for social justice practice through dialogue and the arts, and learn the foundations of allyship and networking principles.

If you are interested in attending SDLC 2020, please click on this link and fill out our application.  Ms. Harley and Dean Zelaya are available to answer any questions.  Application deadline is October 2^nd. http://bit.ly/SDLC20-21

Thanks to Sydney Frankenberg (Cannon ‘15 and U.S. Naval Academy ‘19) for sharing these opportunities from Stanford. Sydney is currently a graduate student at Stanford majoring in International Policy with a concentration in Cyber Policy.

Stanford: Pre-Collegiate Studies (SPCS) Opportunity

Fall Online High School Courses: The 2020 Election

This year, the US 2020 presidential election will be historic, taking place amid a global pandemic, and upended economy, mass protests, and extreme polarization. If you are interested in deepening your civics knowledge and becoming a more informed, engaged citizen, then this would be a great opportunity for you.

Stanford University Pre-Collegiate Studies is thrilled to announce a new opportunity for high school students to deepen their understanding of US politics and the upcoming 2020 election. They will be offering an amazing experience that includes 2 unique courses, bonus lectures, expert guest speakers, and live online learning. The courses will begin the week September 21, 2020 and they will meet weekly for live online lectures. Click here to learn more about each course, including the course description, guest speakers, meeting schedule, tuition, and more.

 Society for International Affairs at Stanford

If you are involved in Cannon’s US Model United Nations team or interested in learning more about international affairs and global issues, the Stanford Model United Nations Conference (SMUNC) is scheduled for Thursday-Sunday, November 12-15 in virtual format this year. This conference is the premier conference for high school students, and it is a great way for students

Cannon Studios Is Back!

Cannon Studios provides opportunities to volunteer at events happening all over campus. We are looking for assistance running lights, sound, videotape, photography, makeup, costumes, building, painting, and constructing sets for our upcoming performances and events. School-hour, after-school, and weekend opportunities are available. Our events include theater, sports broadcasting, conventions, competitions, music acts and more. This year we will be doing a lot of broadcast work. We will need Camera Operators, Lighting, 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 in a contact list by filling out the form linked here. Based on requests from groups like CTC, CSPN, the Jazz program, and the Marketing and Alumni Offices, we will use this list to fill crew request. Experience is valued, but interest and community is what we are looking to build. Also, join our Discord Community to keep up with event announcements and community at https://discord.gg/6na9MRU.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Storr directly at jstorr@cannonschool.org.

Spirit Week Themes!!!!

MAROON STUDENTS

 9/29- Pajama Day

  9/30- Jersey day

10/1- Cowboys and Aliens

10/2- Color Wars

For Color Wars Seniors will wear BLACK, Juniors will wear RED, Sophomores will wear WHITE, freshman will wear BLUE

**Please leave all your toy guns at home for Cowboys and Aliens day and you must still wear an appropriate mask on all days (ex. A bandana CANNOT be your mask for Cowboys and Aliens day)!!**

Trouble getting or staying organized?  Difficulty managing your time?  Searching for ideas to manage virtual learning?  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?

We can help! Academic Coaching at Cannon (ACC) opened Monday, September 21, in Room 606.  Our Academic Coaching team is comprised of Mrs. Weakland, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Calles, and Mrs. Holston. 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!), and the content of appointment.

Click HERE or scan the QR codes posted around the building to sign up for an appointment with our AWESOME Academic Coaches!  Please see Mrs. Weakland with any questions!

***Please click on the link here for information about the the amazing opportunity to contribute to Sana Pandey’s Donation Drive.

***Hello all my name is Josh Reid and I am an 11th Grader in Mr. West Advisory. As we are rapidly approaching the winter months, my goal is to donate as many winter coats as we can to the Eliada Foster Home. Eliada is a home to over 700 children and youth annually, as well as a 5-star child development center, Residential and Day mental health program and many other amazing resources. We need your help to provide these children with coats so they can enjoy all the activities a child should be able to enjoy without getting sick especially in times like these. All Coats in any kind of condition as long as usable will be acceptable. Flyers will be placed throughout the upper school and I will place a box in the upper school atrium (Area you pass after you walk up the stairs from the parking entrance to the upper school near the senior lounge) labeled coat drive and you can drop of coats until the 20th of October. Thank you for help everything is greatly appreciated.

***Cannon School Students Spread (Project) JOY

In this time of uncertainty and isolation, Drake Griffith ’21 was certain of a few constants—one being that the senior citizen population, already isolated before the COVID-19 crisis, would struggle more than ever before to connect with others. That was how Drake felt about his own grandmother before she died this past April. “My Nana didn’t have a whole lot of company even before COVID-19. This pandemic made things so much worse for her” he said. “I wanted to do something to help other older adults who may be experiencing the same type of isolation and loneliness she felt.”

In his grandmother’s memory, Drake founded “Project Spread JOY” in April, JOY standing for “Joining Older Adults and Youth.”  The concept is simple—pair teen volunteers with older adults for conversation, camaraderie, and connection either through the mail (pen pal services) or by phone. With the partnership of seniors Reilly Kungl from Cannon and Harrison Powe from Lake Norman Charter, Project Spread JOY has had tremendous success in spreading JOY to, and making connections with, over 5,000 senior citizens in ten states through the efforts of its team of over 150 teen volunteers. Project Spread JOY has since incorporated as a non-profit company. To reach its ultimate goal of spreading JOY nationally, Project Spread JOY is looking for more teen volunteers who want to help spread JOY.

If you are interested in becoming part of the Project Spread JOY team, please visit spreadjoy.info.

OR please visit our Instagram page, SPREADJOY.info

***All Upper School Students are Invited to Attend: Queen City HBCU Showcase; A virtual showcase of historically black colleges & universities.

Mondays & Wednesdays 6-9 pm starting October 5^th. Register to attend here.

 Seniors & Juniors are invited to sign-up in SCOIR for Zoom meetings with College Admission Representatives. Sessions will be during lunch and office hours. Check SCOIR for the most up-to-date listing of college representative visits and click HERE for full registration directions. Use this Zoom Meeting Link to connect and, if required on your device, the meeting ID: 707 028 3745 to tune in remotely.

REMINDER: If you are a JUNIOR on campus come to The Cube for the Rep Visit. If you are Senior on Campus, either come to The Cube for the Rep Visit or email your College Counselor to reserve a private room to view the visit. Per school policy it is REQUIRED that your VIDEO is on during the Rep Visit.

9/24:     Gettysburg College; Trinity University (TX)

9/25:     Butler University

9/29:     Northeastern University; Chapman University; UNC Asheville; Elon University

9/30:     University of South Carolina; Salem College

10/1:     University of Massachusetts (Lowell); Davidson College

10/2:     American University; University of Rochester; University of Miami; Moravian College

10/6:     Savannah College of Art & Design; Louisiana State University; University of San Francisco; St. Andrews University

10/7:     NC State University; George Mason University

10/8:     The American University in Paris; High Point University

10/13:   University of Notre Dame; St. Michael’s College; New York University; Gardner Webb University

10/15:   Emory University; Auburn University

10/16:   Rollins College

10/20:   UNC Chapel Hill; Middlebury College; University of Georgia; Loyola University Maryland

10/21:   University of Arizona; Wake Forest University

10/22:   Rhodes College; Dartmouth College

10/23:   Catholic University of American; Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Daytona); University of Florida; University of Michigan

10/27:   St. Lawrence University; Covenant College; Simmons University; Connecticut College

10/28:   Lehigh University; Lafayette College

11/4:     Kenyon College; Washington & Jefferson College

11/5:     Muhlenberg College; Belmont University

11/6:     Hofstra University; Meredith College

11/10:   Colgate University; Mount St. Mary’s University; Mississippi State University; Saint Joseph’s University

SENIORS: To learn more about Cannon’s Nomination Process for Competitive Scholarships please review these two documents:

• Nomination Steps and Application
• Nomination Request Form

 The next application deadline is Friday, October 23^rd: Belk Scholarship (Davidson); Centennial Scholarship (NC State) and Jefferson Scholarship (UVA)

“Would you like me to give you a formula for success? It’s quite simple, really. Double your rate of failure.” -Thomas Watson

Celebrated Sept. 15-Oct. 15 each year, National Hispanic Heritage Month honors and celebrates the history, culture, and influence of Hispanic and LatinX people.

Gossage Cup

45                         125                       141                      79

9/25: Morgan Brown

9/26: Ainsley Smalley, Quentin Clarke and Sra. Calles

9/27: Carter Cassidy, Henry Lark. and Kenlee Griffin

When a student dropped his lunch, Caden Elnaggar helped him pick it up. What KINDNESS!

Ellen Harper demonstrated KINDNESS when she helped a classmate with the online textbook. Thank you!

***The NAIS Online Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC)  is a multiracial, multicultural gathering of upper school student leaders (grades 9-12) from across the U.S. and abroad. SDLC focuses on self-reflecting, forming allies, and building community. Led by a diverse team of trained adult and peer facilitators, participating students develop cross-cultural communication skills, design effective strategies for social justice practice through dialogue and the arts, and learn the foundations of allyship and networking principles.

If you are interested in attending SDLC 2020, please click on this link and fill out our application.  Ms. Harley and Dean Zelaya are available to answer any questions.  Application deadline is October 2^nd. http://bit.ly/SDLC20-21

HERE is the Zoom link if you’d like to join today’s Lunch n’ Learn on the Jewish High Holy days.  We will begin at 11:40 am.

****Thanks to Sydney Frankenberg (Cannon ‘15 and U.S. Naval Academy ‘19) for sharing these opportunities from Stanford. Sydney is currently a graduate student at Stanford majoring in International Policy with a concentration in Cyber Policy.

Stanford: Pre-Collegiate Studies (SPCS) Opportunity

Fall Online High School Courses: The 2020 Election

This year, the US 2020 presidential election will be historic, taking place amid a global pandemic, and upended economy, mass protests, and extreme polarization. If you are interested in deepening your civics knowledge and becoming a more informed, engaged citizen, then this would be a great opportunity for you.

Stanford University Pre-Collegiate Studies is thrilled to announce a new opportunity for high school students to deepen their understanding of US politics and the upcoming 2020 election. They will be offering an amazing experience that includes 2 unique courses, bonus lectures, expert guest speakers, and live online learning. The courses will begin the week September 21, 2020 and they will meet weekly for live online lectures. Click here to learn more about each course, including the course description, guest speakers, meeting schedule, tuition, and more.

 Society for International Affairs at Stanford

If you are involved in Cannon’s US Model United Nations team or interested in learning more about international affairs and global issues, the Stanford Model United Nations Conference (SMUNC) is scheduled for Thursday-Sunday, November 12-15 in virtual format this year. This conference is the premier conference for high school students, and it is a great way for students

Meditation with Mrs. Miller

Thursdays at 12:15

Mrs. Miller’s classroom 614

Are you stressed out? Bored? Seeking greater insight? Just want a quiet place to be? Join Mrs. Miller on Thursdays at the end of lunch to practice a short meditation (10-15 mins). You don’t need any experience. Students and adults are invited. I will be meditating whether anyone joins or not, so feel free to slip in silently and join if you want. I will guide a short, secular mindfulness meditation. No commitment needed. Come once or every week.

***Honor Council applications are due by 3:00 PM Thursday, September 24th.***

Students interesting in creating or continuing a club, please send a 30-60 second video or link to that video to Dean Williams by 3:00 PM Friday, September 25th.

When preparing for this video, here are key questions: Why should I join this club? What would one need to know to join my club? 

Cannon Studios Is Back!

Cannon Studios provides opportunities to volunteer at events happening all over campus. We are looking for assistance running lights, sound, videotape, photography, makeup, costumes, building, painting, and constructing sets for our upcoming performances and events. School-hour, after-school, and weekend opportunities are available. Our events include theater, sports broadcasting, conventions, competitions, music acts and more. This year we will be doing a lot of broadcast work. We will need Camera Operators, Lighting, 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 in a contact list by filling out the form linked here. Based on requests from groups like CTC, CSPN, the Jazz program, and the Marketing and Alumni Offices, we will use this list to fill crew request. Experience is valued, but interest and community is what we are looking to build. Also, join our Discord Community to keep up with event announcements and community at https://discord.gg/6na9MRU.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Storr directly at jstorr@cannonschool.org.

Spirit Week Themes!!!!

FOR GOLD STUDENTS                                                 FOR MAROON STUDENTS

9/24- Color Wars                                                                                                    9/29- Pajama Day

                                                                 9/30- Jersey day

10/1- Cowboys and Aliens

10/2- Color Wars

For Color Wars Seniors will wear BLACK, Juniors will wear RED, Sophomores will wear WHITE, freshman will wear BLUE

**Please leave all your toy guns at home for Cowboys and Aliens day and you must still wear an appropriate mask on all days (ex. A bandana CANNOT be your mask for Cowboys and Aliens day)!!**

***New Schedule starting 9/21 to 10/11***

Advisory: 8:15-8:25

A/C Block: 8:30 – 10:00

B/E Block: 10:05 – 11:45*

Lunch: 11:45 – 12:25

SL/Office Hours: 12:30-1:25

D/F Block: 1:30 – 3:00

*Lunch pick-up will happen in the same way it has all year. If you are picking up lunch you should return to class after picking up your food, but wait to eat until lunchtime.

Remember that starting next week there will be a-la-carte options available in the cafeteria that you will not need to pre-order.

Lunch Pick-up Schedule:

English/Social Studies: 11:00-11:10

Math/World Language: 11:10-11:20

Art/Science – 11:20-11:30

On Drop Days, synchronous time will happen for the first 35 minutes of class only.

Trouble getting or staying organized?  Difficulty managing your time?  Searching for ideas to manage virtual learning?  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?

We can help! Academic Coaching at Cannon (ACC) opens Monday, September 21, in Room 606.  Our Academic Coaching team is comprised of Mrs. Weakland, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Calles, and Mrs. Holston. 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!), and the content of appointment.

Click HERE or scan the QR codes posted around the building to sign up for an appointment with our AWESOME Academic Coaches!  Please see Mrs. Weakland with any questions!

Hi, I’m Deven and I am the president of the Upper school Robotics Team! If you are interested in robots, or coding, or learning about  the Robotics Team would like to invite you to the in-school interest meeting on Monday, September 21 during office hours in the MiLL. If you are in the Maroon group (who will be virtual), or have any questions, email me at ddighe@cannonschool.org and I will send more information!

The sign up for Science Olympiad is officially out! Science Olympiad is a STEM competition in which teams of two compete in events ranging from anatomy to forensics to geology. Please fill out the google form below if you are a returning member or are interested in joining! If you want to know more about Science Olympiad, email me (jpresser@cannonschool.org), Harshini (hgadudasu@cannonschool.org), or Mrs. Oswald (hoswald@cannonschool.org).

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYFhEBBXIqa0HSvHd3-hIqPglMEkAFnkjhT-dZ4ZDK5lPicg/viewform?usp=sf_link

You are invited to submit your work to “The Ink,” Cannon’s literary arts magazine. We are looking for poetry, prose, short fiction, essays, photography, drawings, prints, illustrations, photography, paintings, graphic design/digital artwork, multimedia work, and digital recordings of performances. Check your email for instructions, and you can find a copy of last year’s edition in any English classroom and the English office. Submission deadline is September 25.

***Please click on the link here for information about the the amazing opportunity to contribute to Sana Pandey’s Donation Drive.

***Hello all my name is Josh Reid and I am an 11th Grader in Mr. West Advisory. As we are rapidly approaching the winter months, my goal is to donate as many winter coats as we can to the Eliada Foster Home. Eliada is a home to over 700 children and youth annually, as well as a 5-star child development center, Residential and Day mental health program and many other amazing resources. We need your help to provide these children with coats so they can enjoy all the activities a child should be able to enjoy without getting sick especially in times like these. All Coats in any kind of condition as long as usable will be acceptable. Flyers will be placed throughout the upper school and I will place a box in the upper school atrium (Area you pass after you walk up the stairs from the parking entrance to the upper school near the senior lounge) labeled coat drive and you can drop of coats until the 20th of October. Thank you for help everything is greatly appreciated.

***Cannon School Students Spread (Project) JOY

In this time of uncertainty and isolation, Drake Griffith ’21 was certain of a few constants—one being that the senior citizen population, already isolated before the COVID-19 crisis, would struggle more than ever before to connect with others. That was how Drake felt about his own grandmother before she died this past April. “My Nana didn’t have a whole lot of company even before COVID-19. This pandemic made things so much worse for her” he said. “I wanted to do something to help other older adults who may be experiencing the same type of isolation and loneliness she felt.”

In his grandmother’s memory, Drake founded “Project Spread JOY” in April, JOY standing for “Joining Older Adults and Youth.”  The concept is simple—pair teen volunteers with older adults for conversation, camaraderie, and connection either through the mail (pen pal services) or by phone. With the partnership of seniors Reilly Kungl from Cannon and Harrison Powe from Lake Norman Charter, Project Spread JOY has had tremendous success in spreading JOY to, and making connections with, over 5,000 senior citizens in ten states through the efforts of its team of over 150 teen volunteers. Project Spread JOY has since incorporated as a non-profit company. To reach its ultimate goal of spreading JOY nationally, Project Spread JOY is looking for more teen volunteers who want to help spread JOY.

If you are interested in becoming part of the Project Spread JOY team, please visit spreadjoy.info.

OR please visit our Instagram page, SPREADJOY.info

***All Upper School Students are Invited to Attend: Queen City HBCU Showcase; A virtual showcase of historically black colleges & universities.

Mondays & Wednesdays 6-9 pm starting October 5^th. Register to attend here.

 Seniors & Juniors are invited to sign-up in SCOIR for Zoom meetings with College Admission Representatives. Sessions will be during lunch and office hours. Check SCOIR for the most up-to-date listing of college representative visits and click HERE for full registration directions. Use this Zoom Meeting Link to connect and, if required on your device, the meeting ID: 707 028 3745 to tune in remotely.

REMINDER: If you are a JUNIOR on campus come to The Cube for the Rep Visit. If you are Senior on Campus, either come to The Cube for the Rep Visit or email your College Counselor to reserve a private room to view the visit. Per school policy it is REQUIRED that your VIDEO is on during the Rep Visit.

9/24:     Gettysburg College; Trinity University (TX)

9/25:     Butler University

9/29:     Northeastern University; Chapman University; UNC Asheville; Elon University

9/30:     University of South Carolina; Salem College

10/1:     University of Massachusetts (Lowell); Davidson College

10/2:     American University; University of Rochester; University of Miami; Moravian College

10/6:     Savannah College of Art & Design; Louisiana State University; University of San Francisco; St. Andrews University

10/7:     NC State University; George Mason University

10/8:     The American University in Paris; High Point University

10/13:   University of Notre Dame; St. Michael’s College; New York University; Gardner Webb University

10/15:   Emory University; Auburn University

10/16:   Rollins College

10/20:   UNC Chapel Hill; Middlebury College; University of Georgia; Loyola University Maryland

10/21:   University of Arizona; Wake Forest University

10/22:   Rhodes College; Dartmouth College

10/23:   Catholic University of American; Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Daytona); University of Florida; University of Michigan

10/27:   St. Lawrence University; Covenant College; Simmons University; Connecticut College

10/28:   Lehigh University; Lafayette College

11/4:     Kenyon College; Washington & Jefferson College

11/5:     Muhlenberg College; Belmont University

11/6:     Hofstra University; Meredith College

11/10:   Colgate University; Mount St. Mary’s University; Mississippi State University; Saint Joseph’s University

SENIORS: To learn more about Cannon’s Nomination Process for Competitive Scholarships please review these two documents:

• Nomination Steps and Application
• Nomination Request Form

 The next application deadline is Friday, October 23^rd: Belk Scholarship (Davidson); Centennial Scholarship (NC State) and Jefferson Scholarship (UVA)

“It’s good to do uncomfortable things. It’s weight training for life.” -Anne Lamott 

Celebrated Sept. 15-Oct. 15 each year, National Hispanic Heritage Month honors and celebrates the history, culture, and influence of Hispanic and LatinX people.

Question of the Week

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What do you imagine yourself doing ten years from now?

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Gossage Cup

45                         125                       141                      79

Ashley Harrison

Leo Kohlhepp demonstrated COURAGE when he pointed out an error on a quiz to a teacher.

Meditation with Mrs. Miller

Thursdays at 12:15

Mrs. Miller’s classroom 614

Are you stressed out? Bored? Seeking greater insight? Just want a quiet place to be? Join Mrs. Miller on Thursdays at the end of lunch to practice a short meditation (10-15 mins). You don’t need any experience. Students and adults are invited. I will be meditating whether anyone joins or not, so feel free to slip in silently and join if you want. I will guide a short, secular mindfulness meditation. No commitment needed. Come once or every week.

***Honor Council applications are due by 3:00 PM Thursday, September 24th.***

Until we a hire a new Safety and Security Director, our campus will be patrolled by a Concord police officer. Please say hello, welcome and thank them for serving and keeping our community safe.

Students interesting in creating or continuing a club, please send a 30-60 second video or link to that video to Dean Williams by 3:00 PM Friday, September 25th.

When preparing for this video, here are key questions: Why should I join this club? What would one need to know to join my club? 

Beginning Monday September 21st Flik will open the service lines for Upper School students from 11am-11:35am

5 Things to know w/ FLIKS US  a-la-carte dining

1. Pre-ordering is still the best way to go. You guarantee your meal and can get back to class. Freshman/Sophmores can still pick up in trophy case foyer area and Juniors/Seniors in dining hall. Additionally, you get “meal deal pricing”.

2. Retail items (bottled beverages, chips, ice cream, grab and go items purchased in cafeteria will need to go through our cashier line. PLEASE know your 4 digit number (last 4 digits of student ID) cashier will enter for you

3. Capacity at one given time is 15.  If more than 15 in dining hall please wait on the Cougar stickers leading into dining hall

4. When waiting in line at cashier, please wait on the Cougar stickers

5. Cafe will revert back to concession stand style   dining promptly at 11:35 for MS and LS students

Any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Mr. Evans at cevans@cannonschool.org

Cannon Studios Is Back!

Cannon Studios provides opportunities to volunteer at events happening all over campus. We are looking for assistance running lights, sound, videotape, photography, makeup, costumes, building, painting, and constructing sets for our upcoming performances and events. School-hour, after-school, and weekend opportunities are available. Our events include theater, sports broadcasting, conventions, competitions, music acts and more. This year we will be doing a lot of broadcast work. We will need Camera Operators, Lighting, 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 in a contact list by filling out the form linked here. Based on requests from groups like CTC, CSPN, the Jazz program, and the Marketing and Alumni Offices, we will use this list to fill crew request. Experience is valued, but interest and community is what we are looking to build. Also, join our Discord Community to keep up with event announcements and community at https://discord.gg/6na9MRU.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Storr directly at jstorr@cannonschool.org.

Spirit Week Themes!!!!

FOR GOLD STUDENTS                                                 FOR MAROON STUDENTS

9/23- Cowboys and Aliens                                                     9/29- Pajama Day

9/24- Color Wars                                                                   9/30- Jersey day

10/1- Cowboys and Aliens

10/2- Color Wars

For Color Wars Seniors will wear BLACK, Juniors will wear RED, Sophomores will wear WHITE, freshman will wear BLUE

**Please leave all your toy guns at home for Cowboys and Aliens day and you must still wear an appropriate mask on all days (ex. A bandana CANNOT be your mask for Cowboys and Aliens day)!!**

***New Schedule starting 9/21 to 10/11***

Advisory: 8:15-8:25

A/C Block: 8:30 – 10:00

B/E Block: 10:05 – 11:45*

Lunch: 11:45 – 12:25

SL/Office Hours: 12:30-1:25

D/F Block: 1:30 – 3:00

*Lunch pick-up will happen in the same way it has all year. If you are picking up lunch you should return to class after picking up your food, but wait to eat until lunchtime.

Remember that starting next week there will be a-la-carte options available in the cafeteria that you will not need to pre-order.

Lunch Pick-up Schedule:

English/Social Studies: 11:00-11:10

Math/World Language: 11:10-11:20

Art/Science – 11:20-11:30

On Drop Days, synchronous time will happen for the first 35 minutes of class only.

Hi, I’m Deven and I am the president of the Upper school Robotics Team! If you are interested in robots, or coding, or learning about  the Robotics Team would like to invite you to the in-school interest meeting on Monday, September 21 during office hours in the MiLL. If you are in the Maroon group (who will be virtual), or have any questions, email me at ddighe@cannonschool.org and I will send more information!

Hello all my name is Josh Reid and I am an 11th Grader in Mr. West Advisory. As we are rapidly approaching the winter months, my goal is to donate as many winter coats as we can to the Eliada Foster Home. Eliada is a home to over 700 children and youth annually, as well as a 5-star child development center, Residential and Day mental health program and many other amazing resources. We need your help to provide these children with coats so they can enjoy all the activities a child should be able to enjoy without getting sick especially in times like these. All Coats in any kind of condition as long as usable will be acceptable. Flyers will be placed throughout the upper school and I will place a box in the upper school atrium (Area you pass after you walk up the stairs from the parking entrance to the upper school near the senior lounge) labeled coat drive and you can drop of coats until the 20th of October. Thank you for help everything is greatly appreciated.

Cannon School Students Spread (Project) JOY

In this time of uncertainty and isolation, Drake Griffith ’21 was certain of a few constants—one being that the senior citizen population, already isolated before the COVID-19 crisis, would struggle more than ever before to connect with others. That was how Drake felt about his own grandmother before she died this past April. “My Nana didn’t have a whole lot of company even before COVID-19. This pandemic made things so much worse for her” he said. “I wanted to do something to help other older adults who may be experiencing the same type of isolation and loneliness she felt.”

In his grandmother’s memory, Drake founded “Project Spread JOY” in April, JOY standing for “Joining Older Adults and Youth.”  The concept is simple—pair teen volunteers with older adults for conversation, camaraderie, and connection either through the mail (pen pal services) or by phone. With the partnership of seniors Reilly Kungl from Cannon and Harrison Powe from Lake Norman Charter, Project Spread JOY has had tremendous success in spreading JOY to, and making connections with, over 5,000 senior citizens in ten states through the efforts of its team of over 150 teen volunteers. Project Spread JOY has since incorporated as a non-profit company. To reach its ultimate goal of spreading JOY nationally, Project Spread JOY is looking for more teen volunteers who want to help spread JOY.

If you are interested in becoming part of the Project Spread JOY team, please visit spreadjoy.info.

OR please visit our Instagram page, SPREADJOY.info

Trouble getting or staying organized?  Difficulty managing your time?  Searching for ideas to manage virtual learning?  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?

We can help! Academic Coaching at Cannon (ACC) opens Monday, September 21, in Room 606.  Our Academic Coaching team is comprised of Mrs. Weakland, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Calles, and Mrs. Holston. 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!), and the content of appointment.

Click HERE or scan the QR codes posted around the building to sign up for an appointment with our AWESOME Academic Coaches!  Please see Mrs. Weakland with any questions!

You are invited to submit your work to “The Ink,” Cannon’s literary arts magazine. We are looking for poetry, prose, short fiction, essays, photography, drawings, prints, illustrations, photography, paintings, graphic design/digital artwork, multimedia work, and digital recordings of performances. Check your email for instructions, and you can find a copy of last year’s edition in any English classroom and the English office. Submission deadline is September 25.

– current list of College Reps visiting Cannon

– the scholarship update for Seniors

– the upcoming NACAC College Fair.

Seniors & Juniors are invited to sign-up in SCOIR for Zoom meetings with College Admission Representatives. Sessions will be during lunch and office hours. Check SCOIR for the most up-to-date listing of college representative visits and click HERE for full registration directions. Use this Zoom Meeting Link to connect and, if required on your device, the meeting ID: 707 028 3745 to tune in remotely.

9/22:     Dickinson College; Rochester Institute of Technology; Miami University (OH); Duke University

9/23:     Texas Christian University; Clemson University

9/24:     Gettysburg College; Trinity University (TX)

9/25:     Butler University

9/29:     Northeastern University; Chapman University; UNC Asheville; Elon University

9/30:     University of South Carolina; Salem College

10/1:     University of Massachusetts (Lowell); Davidson College

10/2:     American University; University of Rochester; University of Miami; Moravian College

10/6:     Savannah College of Art & Design; Louisiana State University; University of San Francisco; St. Andrews University

10/7:     NC State University; George Mason University

10/8:     The American University in Paris; High Point University

10/13:   University of Notre Dame; St. Michael’s College; New York University; Gardner Webb University

10/15:   Emory University; Auburn University

10/16:   Rollins College

10/20:   UNC Chapel Hill; Middlebury College; University of Georgia; Loyola University Maryland

10/21:   University of Arizona; Wake Forest University

10/22:   Rhodes College; Dartmouth College

10/23:   Catholic University of American; Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Daytona); University of Florida; University of Michigan

10/27:   St. Lawrence University; Covenant College; Simmons University; Connecticut College

10/28:   Lehigh University; Lafayette College

11/5:     Muhlenberg College

11/6:     Hofstra University

11/10:   Colgate University

SENIORS: To learn more about Cannon’s Nomination Process for Competitive Scholarships please review these two documents:

• Nomination Steps and Application
• Nomination Request Form

The next application deadline is next week – Wednesday, September 23^rd: Park Scholarship (NC State) and Levine Scholarship (UNCC)