ADVISORY AGENDA 3.31.20 (Day 1)

“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” Theodore Roosevelt


Gossage Cup

78 30 0 37


Zach Kellman demonstrated KINDNESS when he did cleaning for his family.

Jackson Scurlock demonstrated PASSION when he took a break from remote learning to work on a project for his house.


Ethan Bentley



Please click on the link to view Mrs. Otey’s video: https://vimeo.com/400807760


Remote Learning Survey please click on the link:

https://forms.gle/o7nc3Y5BCD1xysSPA


***Hello Students (From Mrs. Hoffman)

I hope that you are doing as well as possible and that you find some comfort in knowing that you are not alone in how you may be feeling, any range or combination of: annoyed, anxious, bored, fine, lonely, sad, mad or glad (or anything else!).

-If you would like to connect, please set up a 15 or 30 minute appointment through this link  https://calendly.com/ahoffman-10/ and I will confirm with a Webex link. Please indicate your preference, call or video.

-Be assured that the office space I have set up at home is in a private area of my house, with a noise cancelling machine outside the door, I use headphones to ensure privacy.

In the meantime, here is some Virtual EncourageMINT! 

 Feel what you feel and try not to stay stuck

Taking a few deep breaths (1-5) can help you feel more in control, reset your nervous syste,m and help reconnect your mind and body

Remember what resources and tools work for you to take care of yourself:

-Physical activity, talking/videoing with friends, being in nature, listening to music, LAUGHING, journaling, expressing yourself creatively: drawing, dancing, singing, playing an instrument, writing, etc., (insert other healthy coping skills here________________).

 Please e-mail me if you would like written, phone or video encouragement.


***Academic Coaching at Cannon sessions will resume daily on Friday, April 3 during designated 1:1 meeting times (8:30-9:30 AM or 2:00-3:00 PM). Please continue to use the ACC QR code to sign up for coaching appointments. If you are unable to access the QR code, click HERE for available appointment times.  Remember: you must be logged in to Google with your Cannon email in order to access the appointment calendar.

IF you already had a scheduled appointment for April 3 or later, those appointments are still “on the books”.  You will receive an invite from Mrs. Kulp this week with your updated appointment time.

Please reach out to Mrs. Kulp (jkulp@cannonschool.org) if you have any questions about ACC.


Juniors and Seniors,

Please check your email for a message from your college counselor about signing up for 1:1 appointments. We have each set up Calendly systems for you to make appointments with us. These will be held during the 1:1 meeting times on the new schedule (8:30-9:30 AM / 11:15 AM-12:15 PM / 2:00-3:00 PM). Thank you!


Hello Upper School Students!

As we are navigating this unusual time, we want you to know the IT Department is still available to help you with any of your tech needs.

Since you can’t stop by our office, please send an email tosupport@cannonschool.org so an IT Ticket can be generated and someone can reach out with the help you need as soon as possible. Replies to your ticket will come through your Cannon email.

Thank you!


Are you interested in being a class representative on next year’s Student Council? Join me on Tuesday, March 31st at 9:15 for an interest meeting. We will discuss timeframes and the format for the election. Speeches will be due by 3 pm on April 3rd. The link to the online meeting is
https://cannonschool.webex.com/meet/sharley

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ADVISORY AGENDA 3.30.20 (Day 3)

“You do not need to know precisely what is happening, or exactly where it is all going.  What you need is to recognize the possibilities and challenges offered by the present moment, and to embrace them with courage, faith, and hope.”-Thomas Merton


Gossage Cup

78 30 0 34


Michael Dickens demonstrated TEAMWORK by supporting a classmate who was having technical difficulties while working on a project.

The Cannon Upper School Student Council and House Humanitas showed PASSION as they raised over $200 through a bake sale for Australian Fire Relief. The money was donated to Red Cross to help our neighbors in Australia!

Rob Trufant helped to facilitate a Lunch & Learn on The Congressional Award. Thank you Rob for sharing your PASSION for and understanding of how to go after this award with our underclassmen.

Lily Klett, Ava Cooksey, and Grace Balsbough showed PASSION winning their advisory scavenger hunt.

Kadin Simmons overcame technology struggles to join all meetings, showing COURAGE! Had to get a computer from his grandmother to get online with Webex.


Today: McKenna Koch

3/29: Rachel Cooke, Jenna Petty, Chandra Pridgen and Riley Selden

3/28: Ali Dulin



Please click on the link to view Mrs. Otey’s video: https://vimeo.com/400807760


***Juniors and Seniors,

Please check your email for a message from your college counselor about signing up for 1:1 appointments. We have each set up Calendly systems for you to make appointments with us. These will be held during the 1:1 meeting times on the new schedule (8:30-9:30 AM / 11:15 AM-12:15 PM / 2:00-3:00 PM). Thank you!


Hello Upper School Students!

As we are navigating this unusual time, we want you to know the IT Department is still available to help you with any of your tech needs.

Since you can’t stop by our office, please send an email tosupport@cannonschool.org so an IT Ticket can be generated and someone can reach out with the help you need as soon as possible. Replies to your ticket will come through your Cannon email.

Thank you!


Are you interested in being a class representative on next year’s Student Council? Join me on Tuesday, March 31st at 9:15 for an interest meeting. We will discuss timeframes and the format for the election. Speeches will be due by 3 pm on April 3rd. The link to the online meeting is
https://cannonschool.webex.com/meet/sharley

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ADVISORY AGENDA 3.27.20 (Day 2)

“In times of stress, the best thing we can do for each other is to listen with our ears and our hearts and to be assured that our questions are just as important as our answers.” -Fred Rogers


Gossage Cup

78 30 0 34

No birthdays.



Andrew Andujar showed TEAMWORK when he connected Outlook to WebEx!

Noelle Nieske showed COURAGE when she recommended pulling the plug on WebEx and going to ZOOM so that Advisory could connect!

Kate Nelson and Azlynn Anderson showed TEAMWORK when they explained how folks could share their AP Psych work to Dropbox.

Gracie Ledet, Rebecca Jones and Bella Edmondson showed TEAMWORK as they helped classmates who were having technology issues. They FaceTimed them and put their phones in front of their laptops for our Spanish conversion time!
It worked well!

Taylor Geist showed TEAMWORK when she found and then explained a feature of the webinar screen to the entire class!

Cam Abaqueta demonstrated RESPECT when he dressed up for class today, and he earned bonus points for wardrobe changes (it was like Super Bowl 2020!) during English going from dressy to medium to casual.




***The wonderful and amazing Upper School Social Studies teacher Ms. Rebecca Eury is now DOCTOR Rebecca Eury, after earning her doctorate in education from Northeastern University last week.  Please give her a virtual high five!


Hello Upper School Students!

As we are navigating this unusual time, we want you to know the IT Department is still available to help you with any of your tech needs.

Since you can’t stop by our office, please send an email tosupport@cannonschool.org so an IT Ticket can be generated and someone can reach out with the help you need as soon as possible. Replies to your ticket will come through your Cannon email.

Thank you!


Are you interested in being a class representative on next year’s Student Council? Join me on Tuesday, March 31st at 9:15 for an interest meeting. We will discuss timeframes and the format for the election. Speeches will be due by 3 pm on April 3rd. The link to the online meeting is
https://cannonschool.webex.com/meet/sharley


All Upper School Students: On Monday, March 23rd you were sent an email from College Counseling requesting you to follow the Cannon School College Counseling blog to receive up-to-date posts related to standardized testing, college admissions, AP exams, etc. Please review this email and, if you haven’t already, subscribe to the College Counseling blog here.


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ADVISORY AGENDA 3.26.20 (Day 1)

“We don’t even know how strong we are until we are forced to bring that hidden strength forward.” Isabel Allende


Gossage Cup

78 30 0 34

3/14: Emilie Reese

3/15: Hayes Galloway

3/18: Abby Crane

3/21: Lia Easton, Olivia Harper and Tensli Powers

3/22: Harshini Gadudasu, Olivia Olson, Ryan Meeks, Olivia Varghese

3/24: Olivia York and Señora Arriaga-Arango

3/25: Alex Chapman

TODAY: Victoria Schneider 

 



Meg Crosbie showed PASSION when she got her Advisory set up on Webex!!!

Joseph Levy III demonstrated KINDNESS by rewriting the items students need in the event of distance learning on the whiteboard when another student erased it

Rob Trufant helped to facilitate a Lunch & Learn on The Congressional Award. Thank you Rob for sharing your Passion for and understanding of how to go after this award with our underclassmen.

Courtney Phelps, Meghan Schreck, Alicia Equan, Olivia Wells, Mr. Hatcher, and Ms. Mattsson showed PASSION when they spend part of their break providing feedback to our friends at the Purpose Project.  Thank you so much!!!




***Hello Upper School Students!

As we are navigating this unusual time, we want you to know the IT Department is still available to help you with any of your tech needs.

Since you can’t stop by our office, please send an email tosupport@cannonschool.org so an IT Ticket can be generated and someone can reach out with the help you need as soon as possible. Replies to your ticket will come through your Cannon email.

Thank you!


***Are you interested in being a class representative on next year’s Student Council? Join me on Tuesday, March 31st at 9:15 for an interest meeting. We will discuss timeframes and the format for the election. Speeches will be due by 3 pm on April 3rd. The link to the online meeting is
https://cannonschool.webex.com/meet/sharley


***All Upper School Students: On Monday, March 23rd you were sent an email from College Counseling requesting you to follow the Cannon School College Counseling blog to receive up-to-date posts related to standardized testing, college admissions, AP exams, etc. Please review this email and, if you haven’t already, subscribe to the College Counseling blog here.



April 11th: Home Run Doggie Derby

Bradford Park, Huntersville

All proceeds benefit local pet rescues.

Music, Vendors, Bake Sale, Prizes, Food, Raffle, Photo Booth

More info available.


Hey Everybody!

For my capstone, I am trying to recruit volunteers to help with Special Olympics, this coming spring. Special Olympics has always been an important part of my life; I started to help volunteer when I was in 5th grade with family friends and I have continued to go each year after that. It’s a special experience that I would love to share with our community, so I am looking for 20 volunteers to go with me! We will be going on April 9, which is a half-day. Since we will be missing actual school, we still have expectations for everyone interested in going.

  1. You must be a Junior/Senior

  2. You must have transportation

  3. You must stay with your buddy until the games are over (around 1 pm), whether that be in the Olympic village, eating lunch (volunteers receive a free lunch), or walking around. If your buddy chooses to leave, we will find you another way to help.

  4. Special Olympics has set a strict number of people we may bring, so please don’t sign up if you are worried that you may need to cancel or go out of town. *You must be committed to going!

  5. Remember, this day is special for them, not you!

If you’re interested in volunteering, please fill out this form and we will get back to you with a parent permission slip. *You have until March 6 to answer the form.* Please be concise with your answers: https://forms.gle/rmqmq1hb8GgdHgMD9

Thanks!

Lia Carnes and Mrs. Weakland

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ADVISORY AGENDA 3.13.20 (Day 3 Science Drops)

“You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.”-Rosa Parks


Gossage Cup

49 30 0 34

Cameron Shepard

Mr. Witherspoon

Mr. Hatcher

 



Nolan Stern showed KINDNESS when he jumped in, at the last minute, to host a visitor for the admission office.

 



***For my senior capstone project, I am hosting a 5K race at Cannon School on April 4th to raise money for an organization that I have been working with over the past two years and is very close to my heart: Cookies for Kids’ Cancer. This organization raises money to fund research grants for the top seven pediatric cancer centers in the country in order to create less toxic treatments for pediatric cancer. Most of the cancer treatments currently available for children have very harmful side effects that cause long term damage, so this organization is working to help develop treatments that are more effective and less harmful. I have been running on the Varsity Cross Country and Track teams here at Cannon for the past four years, and I wanted to combine this passion that I have for running with a way to support this amazing organization. It would mean the world to me to have your support, whether you would like to participate or donate. The link to sign up or donate is https://my.beagoodcookie.org/TakeABite5k.


Vote for Charlotte Observer girls sprint sports Athlete of the Week, Brooke Van Epps: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article241017676.html


Latinx Lunch & Learn


April 11th: Home Run Doggie Derby

Bradford Park, Huntersville

All proceeds benefit local pet rescues.

Music, Vendors, Bake Sale, Prizes, Food, Raffle, Photo Booth

More info available.


March 22nd: NACAC National College Fair – Open to all Upper School Students

12 – 3 p.m. at the Park Expo Center, 800 Briar Creek Road, Charlotte

Printable list of attending colleges available here.


 


Hey Everybody!

For my capstone, I am trying to recruit volunteers to help with Special Olympics, this coming spring. Special Olympics has always been an important part of my life; I started to help volunteer when I was in 5th grade with family friends and I have continued to go each year after that. It’s a special experience that I would love to share with our community, so I am looking for 20 volunteers to go with me! We will be going on April 9, which is a half-day. Since we will be missing actual school, we still have expectations for everyone interested in going.

  1. You must be a Junior/Senior

  2. You must have transportation

  3. You must stay with your buddy until the games are over (around 1 pm), whether that be in the Olympic village, eating lunch (volunteers receive a free lunch), or walking around. If your buddy chooses to leave, we will find you another way to help.

  4. Special Olympics has set a strict number of people we may bring, so please don’t sign up if you are worried that you may need to cancel or go out of town. *You must be committed to going!

  5. Remember, this day is special for them, not you!

If you’re interested in volunteering, please fill out this form and we will get back to you with a parent permission slip. *You have until March 6 to answer the form.* Please be concise with your answers: https://forms.gle/rmqmq1hb8GgdHgMD9

Thanks!

Lia Carnes and Mrs. Weakland


Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores are invited to sign-up on Naviance Student to visit with College Admission Representatives coming to Cannon School.  Students must get permission from their classroom teachers prior to attending an admissions event. Students who need assistance accessing their Naviance account or registering for college visits should contact their college counselor.

 

3/24:     Purdue University, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Lenoir- Rhyne University, University of Kentucky and Baylor University

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ADVISORY AGENDA 3.12.20 (Day 2 World Languages Drops)

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.” -Helen Keller


Gossage Cup

49 30 0 9

 

Sorry, we missed it yesterday: Señora Velandia

Mr. Herder

 



Alivia Calabrase displayed RESPECT for the junior class space as she was spotted picking up trash in the Junior hallway.



Vote for Charlotte Observer girls sprint sports Athlete of the Week, Brooke Van Epps: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article241017676.html


From Emily Cleveland:

Hunger Drive Date extension: I just wanted to let you know that Mrs. Stavrakas and I are collecting money for Hunger Drive until Thursday March 12! If you would like to donate, please bring money to the envelopes that were handed out to your advisors. Any amount would help and just know that you would be helping your house earn points and bring food to people in our community!


Attention National Art Honor Society Members

We will have a meeting this Thursday, March 12 at lunch in the US Art Studio! Come to learn about remaining service opportunities and what you need to do to ensure you are an active member this year.


Lunch & Learn: Thursday, March 12th,  11:30 – 12:00 in The Cube

Already involved in extracurricular activities and community service?  Wishing you had a mentor in the community to offer you guidance? Looking for ways to organize your goals and ideas? Cannon graduate Davis Nelson ’16 will present a video about the value of pursuing the Congressional Award , and senior Rob Trufant will be present to share about his journey of pursuing this award.  The Congressional Award enables young people to intentionally organize their involvement into four pillars: volunteerism, personal development, physical fitness and exploration.  To learn more about the benefits of this program please plan to attend this Lunch and Learn on March 12th.


Latinx Lunch & Learn


April 11th: Home Run Doggie Derby

Bradford Park, Huntersville

All proceeds benefit local pet rescues.

Music, Vendors, Bake Sale, Prizes, Food, Raffle, Photo Booth

More info available.


March 22nd: NACAC National College Fair – Open to all Upper School Students

12 – 3 p.m. at the Park Expo Center, 800 Briar Creek Road, Charlotte

Printable list of attending colleges available here.



From Sadie Miller:  Hi everyone! We are having a drive for the Concord Women’s Shelter, and would love donations of gently used clothing, feminine hygiene products, and paper products (toilet paper, paper towels, Etc.) It’s a great opportunity to clean out your closet and give your old clothes to a good cause, Bins are in the Atrium!


Hey Everybody!

For my capstone, I am trying to recruit volunteers to help with Special Olympics, this coming spring. Special Olympics has always been an important part of my life; I started to help volunteer when I was in 5th grade with family friends and I have continued to go each year after that. It’s a special experience that I would love to share with our community, so I am looking for 20 volunteers to go with me! We will be going on April 9, which is a half-day. Since we will be missing actual school, we still have expectations for everyone interested in going.

  1. You must be a Junior/Senior

  2. You must have transportation

  3. You must stay with your buddy until the games are over (around 1 pm), whether that be in the Olympic village, eating lunch (volunteers receive a free lunch), or walking around. If your buddy chooses to leave, we will find you another way to help.

  4. Special Olympics has set a strict number of people we may bring, so please don’t sign up if you are worried that you may need to cancel or go out of town. *You must be committed to going!

  5. Remember, this day is special for them, not you!

If you’re interested in volunteering, please fill out this form and we will get back to you with a parent permission slip. *You have until March 6 to answer the form.* Please be concise with your answers: https://forms.gle/rmqmq1hb8GgdHgMD9

Thanks!

Lia Carnes and Mrs. Weakland


Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores are invited to sign-up on Naviance Student to visit with College Admission Representatives coming to Cannon School.  Students must get permission from their classroom teachers prior to attending an admissions event. Students who need assistance accessing their Naviance account or registering for college visits should contact their college counselor.

 

3/12:     Wingate University

3/24:     Purdue University, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Lenoir- Rhyne University, University of Kentucky and Baylor University

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ADVISORY AGENDA 3.11.20 (Day 1 Arts Drops)

“The woman who can create her own job is the woman who will win fame and fortune.” -Amelia Earhart


Gossage Cup

49 30 0 9

 

 

Grace Balsbough

Bailey Jones 



Brie Biddle, Kate Booker, Anyia Brooks-Manning, Quentin Clarke, Fiona Chen, Leighton Evans, Hayes Galloway, Kenlee Griffin, Tucker Kelley, Madison Kirby, Eli Mather, Nadia Ristich, Michael Wang,  showed PASSION as they took time out of their lunch period to speak with the class of 2024 about life in the Upper School.



From Emily Cleveland:

Hunger Drive Date extension: I just wanted to let you know that Mrs. Stavrakas and I are collecting money for Hunger Drive until Thursday March 12! If you would like to donate, please bring money to the envelopes that were handed out to your advisors. Any amount would help and just know that you would be helping your house earn points and bring food to people in our community!


Attention National Art Honor Society Members

We will have a meeting this Thursday, March 12 at lunch in the US Art Studio! Come to learn about remaining service opportunities and what you need to do to ensure you are an active member this year.


Lunch & Learn: Thursday, March 12th,  11:30 – 12:00 in The Cube

Already involved in extracurricular activities and community service?  Wishing you had a mentor in the community to offer you guidance? Looking for ways to organize your goals and ideas? Cannon graduate Davis Nelson ’16 will present a video about the value of pursuing the Congressional Award , and senior Rob Trufant will be present to share about his journey of pursuing this award.  The Congressional Award enables young people to intentionally organize their involvement into four pillars: volunteerism, personal development, physical fitness and exploration.  To learn more about the benefits of this program please plan to attend this Lunch and Learn on March 12th.


Latinx Lunch & Learn


April 11th: Home Run Doggie Derby

Bradford Park, Huntersville

All proceeds benefit local pet rescues.

Music, Vendors, Bake Sale, Prizes, Food, Raffle, Photo Booth

More info available.


March 22nd: NACAC National College Fair – Open to all Upper School Students

12 – 3 p.m. at the Park Expo Center, 800 Briar Creek Road, Charlotte

Printable list of attending colleges available here.


Hi everyone!

My name is Reah Syed and for my capstone I will be doing a presentation on the poverty crisis in India. I have been traveling to India every year since I was born to visit my family, so it is a place that is very close to my heart. The poverty issue there is one that I have seen in person and would like to help raise awareness for within the Cannon community.  Please join me in The Cube on Tuesday, March 10th during lunch to learn more about poverty in India and ways that you can help those affected by it. E-mail me at rsyed@cannonschool.org if you have any questions. Thank you!

Sincerely,
Reah Syed


From Sadie Miller:  Hi everyone! We are having a drive for the Concord Women’s Shelter, and would love donations of gently used clothing, feminine hygiene products, and paper products (toilet paper, paper towels, Etc.) It’s a great opportunity to clean out your closet and give your old clothes to a good cause, Bins are in the Atrium!


Hey Everybody!

For my capstone, I am trying to recruit volunteers to help with Special Olympics, this coming spring. Special Olympics has always been an important part of my life; I started to help volunteer when I was in 5th grade with family friends and I have continued to go each year after that. It’s a special experience that I would love to share with our community, so I am looking for 20 volunteers to go with me! We will be going on April 9, which is a half-day. Since we will be missing actual school, we still have expectations for everyone interested in going.

  1. You must be a Junior/Senior

  2. You must have transportation

  3. You must stay with your buddy until the games are over (around 1 pm), whether that be in the Olympic village, eating lunch (volunteers receive a free lunch), or walking around. If your buddy chooses to leave, we will find you another way to help.

  4. Special Olympics has set a strict number of people we may bring, so please don’t sign up if you are worried that you may need to cancel or go out of town. *You must be committed to going!

  5. Remember, this day is special for them, not you!

If you’re interested in volunteering, please fill out this form and we will get back to you with a parent permission slip. *You have until March 6 to answer the form.* Please be concise with your answers: https://forms.gle/rmqmq1hb8GgdHgMD9

Thanks!

Lia Carnes and Mrs. Weakland


Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores are invited to sign-up on Naviance Student to visit with College Admission Representatives coming to Cannon School.  Students must get permission from their classroom teachers prior to attending an admissions event. Students who need assistance accessing their Naviance account or registering for college visits should contact their college counselor.

 

3/12:     Wingate University

3/24:     Purdue University, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Lenoir- Rhyne University, University of Kentucky and Baylor University

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ADVISORY AGENDA 3.10.20 (Day 5 No Drop)

“Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it.” -Charles R. Swindoll


Gossage Cup

49 10 0 9

 

Sophie Holland



Jack Field demonstrated KINDNESS when he helped Mrs. Coughlin straighten the English hallway in preparation for parent conferences.

Courtney Phelps met her advisory with cake pops to make sure their Monday started off great! Thank you Courtney for showing KINDNESS.

Faith Carpenter, Josh Robinette and Joseph Earl Levy III displayed KINDNESS as they gave up their lunch break to answer questions for next year’s newly accepted students.

Conrad Randall-Bauer showed KINDNESS when he offered to allow a newly accepted student shadow him during yesterday’s morning blocks.

Katherine Calcagno demonstrated PASSION when she also showed up for a night game in the cold/wind on Friday. We apologize for not recognizing her yesterday!



***From Emily Cleveland:

Hunger Drive Date extension: I just wanted to let you know that Mrs. Stavrakas and I are collecting money for Hunger Drive until Thursday March 12! If you would like to donate, please bring money to the envelopes that were handed out to your advisors. Any amount would help and just know that you would be helping your house earn points and bring food to people in our community!


***Attention National Art Honor Society Members

We will have a meeting this Thursday, March 12 at lunch in the US Art Studio! Come to learn about remaining service opportunities and what you need to do to ensure you are an active member this year.


***Lunch & Learn: Thursday, March 12th,  11:30 – 12:00 in The Cube

Already involved in extracurricular activities and community service?  Wishing you had a mentor in the community to offer you guidance? Looking for ways to organize your goals and ideas? Cannon graduate Davis Nelson ’16 will present a video about the value of pursuing the Congressional Award , and senior Rob Trufant will be present to share about his journey of pursuing this award.  The Congressional Award enables young people to intentionally organize their involvement into four pillars: volunteerism, personal development, physical fitness and exploration.  To learn more about the benefits of this program please plan to attend this Lunch and Learn on March 12th.


Hi everyone! On Tuesday (3/10) the Save Education club will be having a bake sale to celebrate Holi. Stop by Foundation Hall during lunch to grab a treat for $1 or $2!


TOMORROW (Tuesday, March 10) is the last day to submit your course request, petition, and independent study forms. These forms can be found on Mybackpack under “My Forms.” If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Finneyfrock.


Latinx Lunch & Learn


April 11th: Home Run Doggie Derby

Bradford Park, Huntersville

All proceeds benefit local pet rescues.

Music, Vendors, Bake Sale, Prizes, Food, Raffle, Photo Booth

More info available.


March 22nd: NACAC National College Fair – Open to all Upper School Students

12 – 3 p.m. at the Park Expo Center, 800 Briar Creek Road, Charlotte

Printable list of attending colleges available here.


Western Carolina University will be hosting an event for prospective students on Monday, March 9th in Concord at the Hilton Garden Inn, 7831 Gateway Lane, Concord, NC 28027. Doors open at 6:00 pm and this event is open to any sophomore, junior, or senior. Students and parents interested in attending should visit ontour.wcu.edu to register (scroll down to Spring Blitz 2020).


Hi everyone!

My name is Reah Syed and for my capstone I will be doing a presentation on the poverty crisis in India. I have been traveling to India every year since I was born to visit my family, so it is a place that is very close to my heart. The poverty issue there is one that I have seen in person and would like to help raise awareness for within the Cannon community.  Please join me in The Cube on Tuesday, March 10th during lunch to learn more about poverty in India and ways that you can help those affected by it. E-mail me at rsyed@cannonschool.org if you have any questions. Thank you!

Sincerely,
Reah Syed


From Sadie Miller:  Hi everyone! We are having a drive for the Concord Women’s Shelter, and would love donations of gently used clothing, feminine hygiene products, and paper products (toilet paper, paper towels, Etc.) It’s a great opportunity to clean out your closet and give your old clothes to a good cause, Bins are in the Atrium!


Hey Everyone!

For my capstone, I’m getting people together to make homework kits, stem kits, and sight word cards for Classroom Central, an organization that provides school supplies and wellness supplies to children in needs-based schools. I have volunteered with Classroom Central for about a year now, and it is a cause that is very near and dear to my heart.

This will be on March 4th right after school in the library annex until 4:30. All of the supplies will be provided (and there will be snacks :))  I’d love to have you there! If you have any questions, feel free to email me vmaheswaran@cannonschool.org

Thanks!

-Vibha Maheswaran


Hey Everybody!

For my capstone, I am trying to recruit volunteers to help with Special Olympics, this coming spring. Special Olympics has always been an important part of my life; I started to help volunteer when I was in 5th grade with family friends and I have continued to go each year after that. It’s a special experience that I would love to share with our community, so I am looking for 20 volunteers to go with me! We will be going on April 9, which is a half-day. Since we will be missing actual school, we still have expectations for everyone interested in going.

  1. You must be a Junior/Senior

  2. You must have transportation

  3. You must stay with your buddy until the games are over (around 1 pm), whether that be in the Olympic village, eating lunch (volunteers receive a free lunch), or walking around. If your buddy chooses to leave, we will find you another way to help.

  4. Special Olympics has set a strict number of people we may bring, so please don’t sign up if you are worried that you may need to cancel or go out of town. *You must be committed to going!

  5. Remember, this day is special for them, not you!

If you’re interested in volunteering, please fill out this form and we will get back to you with a parent permission slip. *You have until March 6 to answer the form.* Please be concise with your answers: https://forms.gle/rmqmq1hb8GgdHgMD9

Thanks!

Lia Carnes and Mrs. Weakland


Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores are invited to sign-up on Naviance Student to visit with College Admission Representatives coming to Cannon School.  Students must get permission from their classroom teachers prior to attending an admissions event. Students who need assistance accessing their Naviance account or registering for college visits should contact their college counselor.

 

3/12:     Wingate University

3/24:     Purdue University, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Lenoir- Rhyne University, University of Kentucky and Baylor University

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ADVISORY AGENDA 3.9.20 (Day 4 No Drop)

“The success of every woman should be an inspiration to another. We’re strongest when we cheer each other on.” -Serena Williams


Gossage Cup

7 9 6 8

 

3/6: Colin Gacek,  Dichen Sun and Ms. Eury

3/8: Colin Bullard



Gracie Ledet, Natalie Ray, and Drake Griffith demonstrated PASSION when they braved the cold and wind on Friday night to cheer on the baseball team. Thanks for your support!



***Hi everyone! On Tuesday (3/10) the Save Education club will be having a bake sale to celebrate Holi. Stop by Foundation Hall during lunch to grab a treat for $1 or $2!


***TOMORROW (Tuesday, March 10) is the last day to submit your course request, petition, and independent study forms. These forms can be found on Mybackpack under “My Forms.” If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Finneyfrock.


***Lunch & Learn: Wednesday, March 12th,  11:30 – 12:00 in The Cube

Already involved in extracurricular activities and community service?  Wishing you had a mentor in the community to offer you guidance? Looking for ways to organize your goals and ideas? Cannon graduate Davis Nelson ’16 will present a video about the value of pursuing the Congressional Award , and senior Rob Trufant will be present to share about his journey of pursuing this award.  The Congressional Award enables young people to intentionally organize their involvement into four pillars: volunteerism, personal development, physical fitness and exploration.  To learn more about the benefits of this program please plan to attend this Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, March 12th.


Latinx Lunch & Learn


April 11th: Home Run Doggie Derby

Bradford Park, Huntersville

All proceeds benefit local pet rescues.

Music, Vendors, Bake Sale, Prizes, Food, Raffle, Photo Booth

More info available.


March 22nd: NACAC National College Fair – Open to all Upper School Students

12 – 3 p.m. at the Park Expo Center, 800 Briar Creek Road, Charlotte

Printable list of attending colleges available here.


Western Carolina University will be hosting an event for prospective students on Monday, March 9th in Concord at the Hilton Garden Inn, 7831 Gateway Lane, Concord, NC 28027. Doors open at 6:00 pm and this event is open to any sophomore, junior, or senior. Students and parents interested in attending should visit ontour.wcu.edu to register (scroll down to Spring Blitz 2020).


March 9th at 6:30 p.m.: College of Charleston, Clemson University and University of South Carolina will host a student information session for sophomores and juniors at the Crowne Plaza, 5700 Westpark Drive, Charlotte. Session will cover: admission requirements, scholarship opportunities, financial aid and scholar programs. Please register at sc.edu/admissions/infosession to attend.


My name is Maddie Johnson and I’m a current senior! For my Capstone I’ll be discussing my experience with Trichotillomania and some healthy ways to manage stress that I’ve discovered over the past few years. I’ll be holding my event next Monday3/9 in The Cube during lunch! There will be cookies! If you have any questions please email me at mjohnson@cannonschool.org.


Hi everyone!

My name is Reah Syed and for my capstone I will be doing a presentation on the poverty crisis in India. I have been traveling to India every year since I was born to visit my family, so it is a place that is very close to my heart. The poverty issue there is one that I have seen in person and would like to help raise awareness for within the Cannon community.  Please join me in The Cube on Tuesday, March 10th during lunch to learn more about poverty in India and ways that you can help those affected by it. E-mail me at rsyed@cannonschool.org if you have any questions. Thank you!

Sincerely,
Reah Syed


Short video from Student Council:

http:////drive.google.com/a/cannonschool.org/file/d/1T4pxFrw8x1kA6jheToVbUD2lkewXVBxe/view?usp=drivesdk.


From Sadie Miller:  Hi everyone! We are having a drive for the Concord Women’s Shelter, and would love donations of gently used clothing, feminine hygiene products, and paper products (toilet paper, paper towels, Etc.) It’s a great opportunity to clean out your closet and give your old clothes to a good cause, Bins are in the Atrium!


Hey Everyone!

For my capstone, I’m getting people together to make homework kits, stem kits, and sight word cards for Classroom Central, an organization that provides school supplies and wellness supplies to children in needs-based schools. I have volunteered with Classroom Central for about a year now, and it is a cause that is very near and dear to my heart.

This will be on March 4th right after school in the library annex until 4:30. All of the supplies will be provided (and there will be snacks :))  I’d love to have you there! If you have any questions, feel free to email me vmaheswaran@cannonschool.org

Thanks!

-Vibha Maheswaran


Hey Everybody!

For my capstone, I am trying to recruit volunteers to help with Special Olympics, this coming spring. Special Olympics has always been an important part of my life; I started to help volunteer when I was in 5th grade with family friends and I have continued to go each year after that. It’s a special experience that I would love to share with our community, so I am looking for 20 volunteers to go with me! We will be going on April 9, which is a half-day. Since we will be missing actual school, we still have expectations for everyone interested in going.

  1. You must be a Junior/Senior

  2. You must have transportation

  3. You must stay with your buddy until the games are over (around 1 pm), whether that be in the Olympic village, eating lunch (volunteers receive a free lunch), or walking around. If your buddy chooses to leave, we will find you another way to help.

  4. Special Olympics has set a strict number of people we may bring, so please don’t sign up if you are worried that you may need to cancel or go out of town. *You must be committed to going!

  5. Remember, this day is special for them, not you!

If you’re interested in volunteering, please fill out this form and we will get back to you with a parent permission slip. *You have until March 6 to answer the form.* Please be concise with your answers: https://forms.gle/rmqmq1hb8GgdHgMD9

Thanks!

Lia Carnes and Mrs. Weakland


Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores are invited to sign-up on Naviance Student to visit with College Admission Representatives coming to Cannon School.  Students must get permission from their classroom teachers prior to attending an admissions event. Students who need assistance accessing their Naviance account or registering for college visits should contact their college counselor.

 

3/12:     Wingate University

3/24:     Purdue University, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Lenoir- Rhyne University, University of Kentucky and Baylor University

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ADVISORY AGENDA 3.5.20 (Early Dismissal No Drop)

“The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it.” -Thucydides


Gossage Cup

5 10 0 0

Madison Berini



Adam Parks showed KINDNESS for helping a teacher rescue not one, but TWO snacks out of the vending machine.

Colin Gacek showed INTEGRITY when he returned a sport coat to the front desk that he found in the restroom.



Latinx Lunch & Learn


April 11th: Home Run Doggie Derby

Bradford Park, Huntersville

All proceeds benefit local pet rescues.

Music, Vendors, Bake Sale, Prizes, Food, Raffle, Photo Booth

More info available.


March 22nd: NACAC National College Fair – Open to all Upper School Students

12 – 3 p.m. at the Park Expo Center, 800 Briar Creek Road, Charlotte

Printable list of attending colleges available here.


***Western Carolina University will be hosting an event for prospective students on Monday, March 9th in Concord at the Hilton Garden Inn, 7831 Gateway Lane, Concord, NC 28027. Doors open at 6:00 pm and this event is open to any sophomore, junior, or senior. Students and parents interested in attending should visit ontour.wcu.edu to register (scroll down to Spring Blitz 2020).


 ***March 9th at 6:30 p.m.: College of Charleston, Clemson University and University of South Carolina will host a student information session for sophomores and juniors at the Crowne Plaza, 5700 Westpark Drive, Charlotte. Session will cover: admission requirements, scholarship opportunities, financial aid and scholar programs. Please register at sc.edu/admissions/infosession to attend.


My name is Maddie Johnson and I’m a current senior! For my Capstone I’ll be discussing my experience with Trichotillomania and some healthy ways to manage stress that I’ve discovered over the past few years. I’ll be holding my event next Monday3/9 in The Cube during lunch! There will be cookies! If you have any questions please email me at mjohnson@cannonschool.org.


Hi everyone!

My name is Reah Syed and for my capstone I will be doing a presentation on the poverty crisis in India. I have been traveling to India every year since I was born to visit my family, so it is a place that is very close to my heart. The poverty issue there is one that I have seen in person and would like to help raise awareness for within the Cannon community.  Please join me in The Cube on Tuesday, March 10th during lunch to learn more about poverty in India and ways that you can help those affected by it. E-mail me at rsyed@cannonschool.org if you have any questions. Thank you!

Sincerely,
Reah Syed


Short video from Student Council:

http:////drive.google.com/a/cannonschool.org/file/d/1T4pxFrw8x1kA6jheToVbUD2lkewXVBxe/view?usp=drivesdk.


From Sadie Miller:  Hi everyone! We are having a drive for the Concord Women’s Shelter, and would love donations of gently used clothing, feminine hygiene products, and paper products (toilet paper, paper towels, Etc.) It’s a great opportunity to clean out your closet and give your old clothes to a good cause, Bins are in the Atrium!


Hey Everyone!

For my capstone, I’m getting people together to make homework kits, stem kits, and sight word cards for Classroom Central, an organization that provides school supplies and wellness supplies to children in needs-based schools. I have volunteered with Classroom Central for about a year now, and it is a cause that is very near and dear to my heart.

This will be on March 4th right after school in the library annex until 4:30. All of the supplies will be provided (and there will be snacks :))  I’d love to have you there! If you have any questions, feel free to email me vmaheswaran@cannonschool.org

Thanks!

-Vibha Maheswaran


Hey Everybody!

For my capstone, I am trying to recruit volunteers to help with Special Olympics, this coming spring. Special Olympics has always been an important part of my life; I started to help volunteer when I was in 5th grade with family friends and I have continued to go each year after that. It’s a special experience that I would love to share with our community, so I am looking for 20 volunteers to go with me! We will be going on April 9, which is a half-day. Since we will be missing actual school, we still have expectations for everyone interested in going.

  1. You must be a Junior/Senior

  2. You must have transportation

  3. You must stay with your buddy until the games are over (around 1 pm), whether that be in the Olympic village, eating lunch (volunteers receive a free lunch), or walking around. If your buddy chooses to leave, we will find you another way to help.

  4. Special Olympics has set a strict number of people we may bring, so please don’t sign up if you are worried that you may need to cancel or go out of town. *You must be committed to going!

  5. Remember, this day is special for them, not you!

If you’re interested in volunteering, please fill out this form and we will get back to you with a parent permission slip. *You have until March 6 to answer the form.* Please be concise with your answers: https://forms.gle/rmqmq1hb8GgdHgMD9

Thanks!

Lia Carnes and Mrs. Weakland


Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores are invited to sign-up on Naviance Student to visit with College Admission Representatives coming to Cannon School.  Students must get permission from their classroom teachers prior to attending an admissions event. Students who need assistance accessing their Naviance account or registering for college visits should contact their college counselor.

 

3/12:     Wingate University

3/24:     Purdue University, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Lenoir- Rhyne University, University of Kentucky and Baylor University

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