ADVISORY AGENDA 2.3.20 (No Drop)

“If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” – Frederick Douglass


Gossage Cup

239 158 101 196

Today: Jackson Carlock

2/2: Brian Murphy

 



Tucker Kelley went out of his way and showed KINDNESS when he offered to help the PE teachers carry a heavy object from one gym to the other.



***Trouble getting or staying organized?  Difficulty managing your time? Need an accountability partner to help keep your goals on track? Looking for some fresh work or study space scenery? Absences or early dismissals got you feeling behind? How can Academic Coaching at Cannon (ACC) help you push to a strong finish for Trimester 2?

Sign up for an academic coaching session (Room 606) – time slots are available this week! Our Academic Coaching team (Mrs. Weakland, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Kulp, Mr. Hatcher, Mrs. Calles, and Mrs. Mattsson) are ready to support YOU in the way YOU choose!  YOU decide date and time of appointment, frequency of appointments (3x is recommended!), length of appointment, and the content of appointment.

Use the ACADEMIC COACHING QR CODES posted throughout the building and outside teachers’ classrooms to secure an appointment with one of our AWESOME Academic Coaches!


There will be a meeting for all men interested in playing Varsity Golf for Cannon School for the 2020 season on Tuesday, February 4 at 11:15 am in the Marion Field House.  Please meet Coach Whisenant at this time to learn more about the season and tryouts.


The Track & Field Team Store is open now until Feb 2nd for ordering clothes.

Go to www.solplusapparel.com and click on CANNON

then down to HS Track & Field.

There are 3 REQUIRED items.

The price of the REQUIRED Hoodie includes

student’s last name printed on back.

Website will close on February 2nd


Let’s clear the air and protect what we love! Drop in for an evening of aerial yoga and environmental awareness. This event will take place on Saturday, February 22 at The Yoga Cove Concord. All are welcome! We will be hosting 4 sessions, starting at 5:00, 5:30, 6:00, and 6:30 pm. Admission price is $12 for one 30 minute session. The funds from this event will be donated to Sustain Charlotte, a local non-profit that supports and inspires our world’s citizens to live healthy, sustainable lives. We hope you will consider joining us! To register, click on the link below:

https://forms.gle/DWLbJtQnHX2dmo5DA

Together, we can make a world of difference.

Fondly,

Emily Busby and Sara Trufant

ebusby@cannonschool.org

satrufant@cannonschool.org


RHO KAPPA, Social Studies Honor Society is the only national organization for high school juniors and seniors that recognizes excellence in the field of Social Studies. RHO KAPPA provides national recognition and opportunities for exploration in the social studies.

The mission and purpose of this organization is:

    • to promote scholarship and to recognize academic excellence in social studies in secondary school environments and the community.
    • to provide through its local chapters opportunities for exploration in the social studies in secondary school environments and the community.
    • to encourage interest in, understanding of, and appreciation for the social studies.

Candidates for membership should:

  1. Have been in attendance at the school in which the chapter resides for the equivalent of one semester prior to being considered.
  2. Have completed four semesters of courses in the field of social studies and be prepared to complete at least six semesters. The minimum grade point average for these courses is a weighted 3.67 or the numerical equivalent.
  3. Have an overall cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or the numerical equivalent.
  4. Have a proven track record of interest and participation in service-related activities.
  5. Have a proven track record of strong attendance and positive contribution to a community of learning in a social studies classroom.

If you meet the requirements listed above, please request an application from Ms. Harley at sharley@cannonschool.org no later than 31 January 2020 at 3 pm.  Applications are due no later than 13 February 2020 at 3pm. Questions? Speak with any Social Studies teacher.


***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.

2/5:        University of Tennessee, Knoxville

3/24:     University of North Carolina at Wilmington and Baylor University

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ADVISORY AGENDA 1.31.20 (Social Studies Drops)

“Dedication sees dreams come true.” -Kobe Bryant


Gossage Cup

211 158 101 115

 

Helen Craft and Max McDermott



Madeleine Calcagno demonstrated KINDNESS by offering to put away all of the AP workbooks.

Mary Margaret Ellis has demonstrated COURAGE by taking up ice-skating. She has been going to weekly lessons and practice very diligently.

Hayes Galloway and Eli Snodgrass demonstrated TEAMWORK when they helped  with a heavy task.


 


Come make cards with House Humanitas during lunch in the cube on Thursday and Friday to support the veterans of Honor Flight. Honor Flight is a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring and celebrating United States veterans. They transport as many military veterans as possible to see the memorials of the respective war they fought in Washington, DC, at no cost to the veterans. Hope to see you there!


Please use the link below to vote for Reigan Richardson as Charlotte’s High School Basketball Player of the Week!

 https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article239673963.html


Please use the link below to vote for DJ Nix as Charlotte’s High School Basketball Player of the Week:

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article239676613.html


House Humanitas and the Student Council are hosting a bake sale on Friday, January 31st during lunch. The proceeds will go to the Red Cross’s bushfire relief efforts. Buy a baked product and help your Australian brethren!


The Cannon girls’ and boys’ varsity basketball teams are playing Providence Day this Friday, January 31st.

To celebrate our fantastic basketball program, the Student Council is teaming up with the Athletics Department to host a pizza party at on 1/31 at 5:30pm in the cafeteria. There will be FREE pizza and soda. Stop by, grab some food, and watch our star players excel!


There will be a meeting for all men interested in playing Varsity Golf for Cannon School for the 2020 season on Tuesday, February 4 at 11:15 am in the Marion Field House.  Please meet Coach Whisenant at this time to learn more about the season and tryouts.


The Track & Field Team Store is open now until Feb 2nd for ordering clothes.

Go to www.solplusapparel.com and click on CANNON

then down to HS Track & Field.

There are 3 REQUIRED items.

The price of the REQUIRED Hoodie includes

student’s last name printed on back.

Website will close on February 2nd!

Athletes competing in Track & Field: Stop by the library annex on Thursday January 30 during lunch (11:15-12)! Coach Biehler and Coach Taylor will be there to share information about the start of practice, meet schedule, gear/team store and uniforms, etc. Samples of gear and uniforms will be on hand to try on for fit. All athletes interested in competing are welcome!

If you are unable to attend, please stop by the math office sometime on Thursday afternoon (math drop) to get the information from Coach Taylor.

If you need to be sized for a uniform, please contact Coach Taylor (chtaylor@cannonschool.org), ASAP! He has samples you can try on.


Let’s clear the air and protect what we love! Drop in for an evening of aerial yoga and environmental awareness. This event will take place on Saturday, February 22 at The Yoga Cove Concord. All are welcome! We will be hosting 4 sessions, starting at 5:00, 5:30, 6:00, and 6:30 pm. Admission price is $12 for one 30 minute session. The funds from this event will be donated to Sustain Charlotte, a local non-profit that supports and inspires our world’s citizens to live healthy, sustainable lives. We hope you will consider joining us! To register, click on the link below:

https://forms.gle/DWLbJtQnHX2dmo5DA

Together, we can make a world of difference.

Fondly,

Emily Busby and Sara Trufant

ebusby@cannonschool.org

satrufant@cannonschool.org


RHO KAPPA, Social Studies Honor Society is the only national organization for high school juniors and seniors that recognizes excellence in the field of Social Studies. RHO KAPPA provides national recognition and opportunities for exploration in the social studies.

The mission and purpose of this organization is:

    • to promote scholarship and to recognize academic excellence in social studies in secondary school environments and the community.
    • to provide through its local chapters opportunities for exploration in the social studies in secondary school environments and the community.
    • to encourage interest in, understanding of, and appreciation for the social studies.

Candidates for membership should:

  1. Have been in attendance at the school in which the chapter resides for the equivalent of one semester prior to being considered.
  2. Have completed four semesters of courses in the field of social studies and be prepared to complete at least six semesters. The minimum grade point average for these courses is a weighted 3.67 or the numerical equivalent.
  3. Have an overall cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or the numerical equivalent.
  4. Have a proven track record of interest and participation in service-related activities.
  5. Have a proven track record of strong attendance and positive contribution to a community of learning in a social studies classroom.

If you meet the requirements listed above, please request an application from Ms. Harley at sharley@cannonschool.org no later than 31 January 2020 at 3 pm.  Applications are due no later than 13 February 2020 at 3pm. Questions? Speak with any Social Studies teacher.

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ADVISORY AGENDA 1.30.20 (Math Drops)

“The moment you give up, is the moment you let someone else win.” -Kobe Bryant


Gossage Cup

211 148 101 115

Myles Stradford



Leland Raines demonstrated KINDNESS when he offered to take lunch trays back to the dining hall.

Tucker Kelley demonstrated INTEGRITY when he turned in a wallet he found in the hallway.

Andrew Andujar demonstrated TEAMWORK when he helped Dean Zelaya with a task after school.


 


Come make cards with House Humanitas during lunch in the cube on Thursday and Friday to support the veterans of Honor Flight. Honor Flight is a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring and celebrating United States veterans. They transport as many military veterans as possible to see the memorials of the respective war they fought in Washington, DC, at no cost to the veterans. Hope to see you there!


Please use the link below to vote for Reigan Richardson as Charlotte’s High School Basketball Player of the Week!

 https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article239673963.html


Please use the link below to vote for DJ Nix as Charlotte’s High School Basketball Player of the Week:

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article239676613.html


House Humanitas and the Student Council are hosting a bake sale on Friday, January 31st during lunch. The proceeds will go to the Red Cross’s bushfire relief efforts. Buy a baked product and help your Australian brethren!


The Cannon girls’ and boys’ varsity basketball teams are playing Providence Day this Friday, January 31st.

To celebrate our fantastic basketball program, the Student Council is teaming up with the Athletics Department to host a pizza party at on 1/31 at 5:30pm in the cafeteria. There will be FREE pizza and soda. Stop by, grab some food, and watch our star players excel!


There will be a meeting for all men interested in playing Varsity Golf for Cannon School for the 2020 season on Tuesday, February 4 at 11:15 am in the Marion Field House.  Please meet Coach Whisenant at this time to learn more about the season and tryouts.


The Track & Field Team Store is open now until Feb 2nd for ordering clothes.

Go to www.solplusapparel.com and click on CANNON

then down to HS Track & Field.

There are 3 REQUIRED items.

The price of the REQUIRED Hoodie includes

student’s last name printed on back.

Website will close on February 2nd!

Athletes competing in Track & Field: Stop by the library annex on Thursday January 30 during lunch (11:15-12)! Coach Biehler and Coach Taylor will be there to share information about the start of practice, meet schedule, gear/team store and uniforms, etc. Samples of gear and uniforms will be on hand to try on for fit. All athletes interested in competing are welcome!

If you are unable to attend, please stop by the math office sometime on Thursday afternoon (math drop) to get the information from Coach Taylor.

If you need to be sized for a uniform, please contact Coach Taylor (chtaylor@cannonschool.org), ASAP! He has samples you can try on.


Let’s clear the air and protect what we love! Drop in for an evening of aerial yoga and environmental awareness. This event will take place on Saturday, February 22 at The Yoga Cove Concord. All are welcome! We will be hosting 4 sessions, starting at 5:00, 5:30, 6:00, and 6:30 pm. Admission price is $12 for one 30 minute session. The funds from this event will be donated to Sustain Charlotte, a local non-profit that supports and inspires our world’s citizens to live healthy, sustainable lives. We hope you will consider joining us! To register, click on the link below:

https://forms.gle/DWLbJtQnHX2dmo5DA

Together, we can make a world of difference.

Fondly,

Emily Busby and Sara Trufant

ebusby@cannonschool.org

satrufant@cannonschool.org


RHO KAPPA, Social Studies Honor Society is the only national organization for high school juniors and seniors that recognizes excellence in the field of Social Studies. RHO KAPPA provides national recognition and opportunities for exploration in the social studies.

The mission and purpose of this organization is:

    • to promote scholarship and to recognize academic excellence in social studies in secondary school environments and the community.
    • to provide through its local chapters opportunities for exploration in the social studies in secondary school environments and the community.
    • to encourage interest in, understanding of, and appreciation for the social studies.

Candidates for membership should:

  1. Have been in attendance at the school in which the chapter resides for the equivalent of one semester prior to being considered.
  2. Have completed four semesters of courses in the field of social studies and be prepared to complete at least six semesters. The minimum grade point average for these courses is a weighted 3.67 or the numerical equivalent.
  3. Have an overall cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or the numerical equivalent.
  4. Have a proven track record of interest and participation in service-related activities.
  5. Have a proven track record of strong attendance and positive contribution to a community of learning in a social studies classroom.

If you meet the requirements listed above, please request an application from Ms. Harley at sharley@cannonschool.org no later than 31 January 2020 at 3 pm.  Applications are due no later than 13 February 2020 at 3pm. Questions? Speak with any Social Studies teacher.

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ADVISORY AGENDA 1.29.20 (English Drops)

“I’m reflective only in the sense that I learn to move forward. I reflect with a purpose.” -Kobe Bryant


Gossage Cup

211 113 101 115

Sydney Vance



Jaime Landau displayed KINDNESS when he turned in money found in the hallway.

Maddie Johnson, Azlynn Anderson, Jack McDermott and Emily Cleveland did a wonderful job discussing their summer experiences on a panel for Freshmen! Thank you for sharing your Passions. 

Nick Reulbach displayed KINDNESS as he offered to take the lunch trays back to the dining hall.



***Leadership Lunch TODAY in the Hill Grimmett Multipurpose Center

Martin Rooney is an internationally recognized coach and best-selling author.  A former Division I track athlete, US bobsledder and orthopedic therapist, he is the creator of Training for Warriors.  His systems are used in 275 locations in 28 different countries.  Coach Rooney has consulted major universities, professional sports teams, Fortune 500 companies and military organizations.  He has also trained 1000’s of high school, college and professional athletes, Olympic medalists and World Champions.


***Come make cards with House Humanitas during lunch in the cube on Thursday and Friday to support the veterans of Honor Flight. Honor Flight is a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring and celebrating United States veterans. They transport as many military veterans as possible to see the memorials of the respective war they fought in Washington, DC, at no cost to the veterans. Hope to see you there!


***Please use the link below to vote for Reigan Richardson as Charlotte’s High School Basketball Player of the Week!

 https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article239673963.html


***Please use the link below to vote for DJ Nix as Charlotte’s High School Basketball Player of the Week:

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article239676613.html


***House Humanitas and the Student Council are hosting a bake sale on Friday, January 31st during lunch. The proceeds will go to the Red Cross’s bushfire relief efforts. Buy a baked product and help your Australian brethren!


The Cannon girls’ and boys’ varsity basketball teams are playing Providence Day this Friday, January 31st.

To celebrate our fantastic basketball program, the Student Council is teaming up with the Athletics Department to host a pizza party at on 1/31 at 5:30pm in the cafeteria. There will be FREE pizza and soda. Stop by, grab some food, and watch our star players excel!


There will be a meeting for all men interested in playing Varsity Golf for Cannon School for the 2020 season on Tuesday, February 4 at 11:15 am in the Marion Field House.  Please meet Coach Whisenant at this time to learn more about the season and tryouts.


The Track & Field Team Store is open now until Feb 2nd for ordering clothes.

Go to www.solplusapparel.com and click on CANNON

then down to HS Track & Field.

There are 3 REQUIRED items.

The price of the REQUIRED Hoodie includes

student’s last name printed on back.

Website will close on February 2nd!

Athletes competing in Track & Field: Stop by the library annex on Thursday January 30 during lunch (11:15-12)! Coach Biehler and Coach Taylor will be there to share information about the start of practice, meet schedule, gear/team store and uniforms, etc. Samples of gear and uniforms will be on hand to try on for fit. All athletes interested in competing are welcome!

If you are unable to attend, please stop by the math office sometime on Thursday afternoon (math drop) to get the information from Coach Taylor.

If you need to be sized for a uniform, please contact Coach Taylor (chtaylor@cannonschool.org), ASAP! He has samples you can try on.


Let’s clear the air and protect what we love! Drop in for an evening of aerial yoga and environmental awareness. This event will take place on Saturday, February 22 at The Yoga Cove Concord. All are welcome! We will be hosting 4 sessions, starting at 5:00, 5:30, 6:00, and 6:30 pm. Admission price is $12 for one 30 minute session. The funds from this event will be donated to Sustain Charlotte, a local non-profit that supports and inspires our world’s citizens to live healthy, sustainable lives. We hope you will consider joining us! To register, click on the link below:

https://forms.gle/DWLbJtQnHX2dmo5DA

Together, we can make a world of difference.

Fondly,

Emily Busby and Sara Trufant

ebusby@cannonschool.org

satrufant@cannonschool.org


RHO KAPPA, Social Studies Honor Society is the only national organization for high school juniors and seniors that recognizes excellence in the field of Social Studies. RHO KAPPA provides national recognition and opportunities for exploration in the social studies.

The mission and purpose of this organization is:

    • to promote scholarship and to recognize academic excellence in social studies in secondary school environments and the community.
    • to provide through its local chapters opportunities for exploration in the social studies in secondary school environments and the community.
    • to encourage interest in, understanding of, and appreciation for the social studies.

Candidates for membership should:

  1. Have been in attendance at the school in which the chapter resides for the equivalent of one semester prior to being considered.
  2. Have completed four semesters of courses in the field of social studies and be prepared to complete at least six semesters. The minimum grade point average for these courses is a weighted 3.67 or the numerical equivalent.
  3. Have an overall cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or the numerical equivalent.
  4. Have a proven track record of interest and participation in service-related activities.
  5. Have a proven track record of strong attendance and positive contribution to a community of learning in a social studies classroom.

If you meet the requirements listed above, please request an application from Ms. Harley at sharley@cannonschool.org no later than 31 January 2020 at 3 pm.  Applications are due no later than 13 February 2020 at 3pm. Questions? Speak with any Social Studies teacher.


Interested in becoming a Camp Cannon Jr Counselor? Please click on the link to complete the application:

https://www.cannonschool.org/about-cannon/employment-opportunities

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ADVISORY AGENDA 1.28.20 (No Drop)

“I’ll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it’s sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot.” -Kobe Bryant


Gossage Cup

211 113 101 115

No birthdays!



Conrad Randall-Bauer showed KINDNESS when he offered to help Mrs. Otey bring in a large plastic container from her car.

Reilly Kungl and Reid Bertram showed KINDNESS when they returned a pair of AirPods dropped in the student parking lot.



***The Cannon girls’ and boys’ varsity basketball teams are playing Providence Day this Friday, January 31st.

To celebrate our fantastic basketball program, the Student Council is teaming up with the Athletics Department to host a pizza party at on 1/31 at 5:30pm in the cafeteria. There will be FREE pizza and soda. Stop by, grab some food, and watch our star players excel!


***There will be a meeting for all men interested in playing Varsity Golf for Cannon School for the 2020 season on Tuesday, February 4 at 11:15 am in the Marion Field House.  Please meet Coach Whisenant at this time to learn more about the season and tryouts.


The Track & Field Team Store is open now until Feb 2nd for ordering clothes.

Go to www.solplusapparel.com and click on CANNON

then down to HS Track & Field.

There are 3 REQUIRED items.

The price of the REQUIRED Hoodie includes

student’s last name printed on back.

Website will close on February 2nd!

Athletes competing in Track & Field: Stop by the library annex on Thursday January 30 during lunch (11:15-12)! Coach Biehler and Coach Taylor will be there to share information about the start of practice, meet schedule, gear/team store and uniforms, etc. Samples of gear and uniforms will be on hand to try on for fit. All athletes interested in competing are welcome!

If you are unable to attend, please stop by the math office sometime on Thursday afternoon (math drop) to get the information from Coach Taylor.

If you need to be sized for a uniform, please contact Coach Taylor (chtaylor@cannonschool.org), ASAP! He has samples you can try on.


Let’s clear the air and protect what we love! Drop in for an evening of aerial yoga and environmental awareness. This event will take place on Saturday, February 22 at The Yoga Cove Concord. All are welcome! We will be hosting 4 sessions, starting at 5:00, 5:30, 6:00, and 6:30 pm. Admission price is $12 for one 30 minute session. The funds from this event will be donated to Sustain Charlotte, a local non-profit that supports and inspires our world’s citizens to live healthy, sustainable lives. We hope you will consider joining us! To register, click on the link below:

https://forms.gle/DWLbJtQnHX2dmo5DA

Together, we can make a world of difference.

Fondly,

Emily Busby and Sara Trufant

ebusby@cannonschool.org

satrufant@cannonschool.org


RHO KAPPA, Social Studies Honor Society is the only national organization for high school juniors and seniors that recognizes excellence in the field of Social Studies. RHO KAPPA provides national recognition and opportunities for exploration in the social studies.

The mission and purpose of this organization is:

    • to promote scholarship and to recognize academic excellence in social studies in secondary school environments and the community.
    • to provide through its local chapters opportunities for exploration in the social studies in secondary school environments and the community.
    • to encourage interest in, understanding of, and appreciation for the social studies.

Candidates for membership should:

  1. Have been in attendance at the school in which the chapter resides for the equivalent of one semester prior to being considered.
  2. Have completed four semesters of courses in the field of social studies and be prepared to complete at least six semesters. The minimum grade point average for these courses is a weighted 3.67 or the numerical equivalent.
  3. Have an overall cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or the numerical equivalent.
  4. Have a proven track record of interest and participation in service-related activities.
  5. Have a proven track record of strong attendance and positive contribution to a community of learning in a social studies classroom.

If you meet the requirements listed above, please request an application from Ms. Harley at sharley@cannonschool.org no later than 31 January 2020 at 3 pm.  Applications are due no later than 13 February 2020 at 3pm. Questions? Speak with any Social Studies teacher.


Interested in becoming a Camp Cannon Jr Counselor? Please click on the link to complete the application:

https://www.cannonschool.org/about-cannon/employment-opportunities

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ADVISORY AGENDA 1.27.20 (No Drop)

“The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do.” -Kobe Bryant


Gossage Cup

193 113 101 104

Today: Mrs. Otey

 

Over the weekend 1/25: Robert Walley



Grace Dutton showed KINDNESS when she volunteered to clean the whiteboards in Mr. Zebracki’s math room.



***The Track & Field Team Store is open now until Feb 2nd for ordering clothes.

Go to www.solplusapparel.com and click on CANNON

then down to HS Track & Field.

There are 3 REQUIRED items.

The price of the REQUIRED Hoodie includes

student’s last name printed on back.

Website will close on February 2nd!

Athletes competing in Track & Field: Stop by the library annex on Thursday January 30 during lunch (11:15-12)! Coach Biehler and Coach Taylor will be there to share information about the start of practice, meet schedule, gear/team store and uniforms, etc. Samples of gear and uniforms will be on hand to try on for fit. All athletes interested in competing are welcome!

If you are unable to attend, please stop by the math office sometime on Thursday afternoon (math drop) to get the information from Coach Taylor.

If you need to be sized for a uniform, please contact Coach Taylor (chtaylor@cannonschool.org), ASAP! He has samples you can try on.


***Let’s clear the air and protect what we love! Drop in for an evening of aerial yoga and environmental awareness. This event will take place on Saturday, February 22 at The Yoga Cove Concord. All are welcome! We will be hosting 4 sessions, starting at 5:00, 5:30, 6:00, and 6:30 pm. Admission price is $12 for one 30 minute session. The funds from this event will be donated to Sustain Charlotte, a local non-profit that supports and inspires our world’s citizens to live healthy, sustainable lives. We hope you will consider joining us! To register, click on the link below:

https://forms.gle/DWLbJtQnHX2dmo5DA

Together, we can make a world of difference.

Fondly,

Emily Busby and Sara Trufant

ebusby@cannonschool.org

satrufant@cannonschool.org


*** Model UN Members: We will have a whole-team meeting MONDAY at LUNCH in the Library Annex! This will be a skill-building day led by our exec team, so please plan to be there! MEMBERS TRAVELING TO NYC: YOUR PARENT STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING FORMS ARE ALSO DUE TO MRS. SHAEFER TODAY! Please turn them in at our meeting!


RHO KAPPA, Social Studies Honor Society is the only national organization for high school juniors and seniors that recognizes excellence in the field of Social Studies. RHO KAPPA provides national recognition and opportunities for exploration in the social studies.

The mission and purpose of this organization is:

    • to promote scholarship and to recognize academic excellence in social studies in secondary school environments and the community.
    • to provide through its local chapters opportunities for exploration in the social studies in secondary school environments and the community.
    • to encourage interest in, understanding of, and appreciation for the social studies.

Candidates for membership should:

  1. Have been in attendance at the school in which the chapter resides for the equivalent of one semester prior to being considered.
  2. Have completed four semesters of courses in the field of social studies and be prepared to complete at least six semesters. The minimum grade point average for these courses is a weighted 3.67 or the numerical equivalent.
  3. Have an overall cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or the numerical equivalent.
  4. Have a proven track record of interest and participation in service-related activities.
  5. Have a proven track record of strong attendance and positive contribution to a community of learning in a social studies classroom.

If you meet the requirements listed above, please request an application from Ms. Harley at sharley@cannonschool.org no later than 31 January 2020 at 3 pm.  Applications are due no later than 13 February 2020 at 3pm. Questions? Speak with any Social Studies teacher.


Interested in becoming a Camp Cannon Jr Counselor? Please click on the link to complete the application:

https://www.cannonschool.org/about-cannon/employment-opportunities


If you need to complete a missed assessment, you must report to the Testing Center within the first 5 MINUTES of your drop. After School make-up testing begins at 3:15 PM.

Please allow proctors adequate time to arrive to the Testing Center. Keep in mind that teachers & after-school proctors are coming directly from their classrooms (where they just finished teaching) to the Testing Center to proctor.

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ADVISORY AGENDA 1.24.20 (Science Drops)

“You will change your mind; You will change your looks; You will change your smile, laugh, and ways but no matter what you change, you will always be you.”-Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.


Gossage Cup

183 113 101 99

 



JP Hondros demonstrated KINDNESS when he spent much of his drop helping a classmate with their physics homework.

Kathryn Remmey showed KINDNESS when she bought and brought hot chocolate to both Dean Booker and Declan Hurley!

Campbell O’Brien displayed KINDNESS as he helped a teacher carry artwork!



***RHO KAPPA, Social Studies Honor Society is the only national organization for high school juniors and seniors that recognizes excellence in the field of Social Studies. RHO KAPPA provides national recognition and opportunities for exploration in the social studies.

The mission and purpose of this organization is:

    • to promote scholarship and to recognize academic excellence in social studies in secondary school environments and the community.
    • to provide through its local chapters opportunities for exploration in the social studies in secondary school environments and the community.
    • to encourage interest in, understanding of, and appreciation for the social studies.

Candidates for membership should:

  1. Have been in attendance at the school in which the chapter resides for the equivalent of one semester prior to being considered.
  2. Have completed four semesters of courses in the field of social studies and be prepared to complete at least six semesters. The minimum grade point average for these courses is a weighted 3.67 or the numerical equivalent.
  3. Have an overall cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or the numerical equivalent.
  4. Have a proven track record of interest and participation in service-related activities.
  5. Have a proven track record of strong attendance and positive contribution to a community of learning in a social studies classroom.

If you meet the requirements listed above, please request an application from Ms. Harley at sharley@cannonschool.org no later than 31 January 2020 at 3 pm.  Applications are due no later than 13 February 2020 at 3pm. Questions? Speak with any Social Studies teacher.


Interested in becoming a Camp Cannon Jr Counselor? Please click on the link to complete the application:

https://www.cannonschool.org/about-cannon/employment-opportunities


If you need to complete a missed assessment, you must report to the Testing Center within the first 5 MINUTES of your drop. After School make-up testing begins at 3:15 PM.

Please allow proctors adequate time to arrive to the Testing Center. Keep in mind that teachers & after-school proctors are coming directly from their classrooms (where they just finished teaching) to the Testing Center to proctor.


The votes are in, and the themes for Spirit Week (1/21-24) are as follows: Dress-Down on Friday (1/24). We look forward to seeing you all in costume! Please keep in mind that clothing choices should be modest and appropriate for our JK-12 community.

The Student Council is hosting an open forum, where we’ll answer questions from you! Come to Foundation Hall on Friday, January 24th during lunch!


The Halfway There Winter Dance is right around the corner on Saturday, January 25th! Halfway There is a time to celebrate that we are halfway through the school year and for seniors, halfway to graduation. This year’s dance is a semi-formal dance with the theme “ A Winter Wonderland.” Join us for a fabulous dance, great desserts, and a night of fun and entertainment!  Seniors will need to plan to arrive by 6:00pm while all others should arrive at 7:00pm.

Tickets will officially go on sale today, Wednesday, January 15th and the link is now active. Pre-order ticket sales officially end on Thursday, January 23rd because we have to have a final count for food. The tickets are $12 in advance from January 14th-January 23rd and $15 if you are late to purchase including buying tickets at the door. (All tickets at the door will be billed to your account if you do not have exact change. No checks are accepted at the door.) You may get tickets by responding on the Google form at the link below. For your convenience, you may choose to bill your account for the cost of the ticket. You may also get tickets from Ms. Eury in room #701.

See Ms. Eury for more details or if you have any questions!


Spring 2020 Driver Education Program

This year, Cannon School has contracted with a local company to offer a driver education program during the spring 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, March 23rd to Friday, April 3rd in Foundation Hall from 3:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

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.

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 spring driver education class, please complete this Google Form

https://forms.gle/MsmkCp5uGRTwfMFSA

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ADVISORY AGENDA 1.23.20 (World Language Drops)

“If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” -Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.


Gossage Cup

168 93 101 94

Zach Reulbach



Alicia Equan, Courtney Nix, Maya Goldsberry, Anyia Brooks-Manning, Gabrielle Edwards, Zoe Edwards, Trinity Mathis, Marques Walker, Jarvis Moss, Jannelle Walker, DJ Nix, Reigan Richardson, Jasmine McRae, Deuce Rolle, Lia Easton, Ava Robinson, Amaya King, Quentin Clarke, Kyndal Perry, Josh Reid, Myles Stradford all displayed PASSION and TEAMWORK by working hard to plan and host the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast on Monday.  Thanks to these students and the Black Student Affinity Group for their hard work and dedication.  

DJ Nix and Jadon Williams demonstrated KINDNESS when they helped Mrs. Coughlin carry cases of Gatorade.

Alex Chapman displayed INTEGRITY when going over the answers for a chemistry quiz he voiced up to excuse himself before his teacher started because he had not taken the quiz yet!



*** Interested in becoming a Camp Cannon Jr Counselor? Please click on the link to complete the application:

https://www.cannonschool.org/about-cannon/employment-opportunities


If you need to complete a missed assessment, you must report to the Testing Center within the first 5 MINUTES of your drop. After School make-up testing begins at 3:15 PM.

Please allow proctors adequate time to arrive to the Testing Center. Keep in mind that teachers & after-school proctors are coming directly from their classrooms (where they just finished teaching) to the Testing Center to proctor.


The votes are in, and the themes for Spirit Week (1/21-24) are as follows: Color Wars on Thursday, 1/23 (Freshmen wear White, Sophomores wear Black, Juniors wear Blue, and Seniors wear Pink), and Dress-Down on Friday (1/24). We look forward to seeing you all in costume! Please keep in mind that clothing choices should be modest and appropriate for our JK-12 community.

The Student Council is hosting an open forum, where we’ll answer questions from you! Come to Foundation Hall on Friday, January 24th during lunch!


The Halfway There Winter Dance is right around the corner on Saturday, January 25th! Halfway There is a time to celebrate that we are halfway through the school year and for seniors, halfway to graduation. This year’s dance is a semi-formal dance with the theme “ A Winter Wonderland.” Join us for a fabulous dance, great desserts, and a night of fun and entertainment!  Seniors will need to plan to arrive by 6:00pm while all others should arrive at 7:00pm.

Tickets will officially go on sale today, Wednesday, January 15th and the link is now active. Pre-order ticket sales officially end on Thursday, January 23rd because we have to have a final count for food. The tickets are $12 in advance from January 14th-January 23rd and $15 if you are late to purchase including buying tickets at the door. (All tickets at the door will be billed to your account if you do not have exact change. No checks are accepted at the door.) You may get tickets by responding on the Google form at the link below. For your convenience, you may choose to bill your account for the cost of the ticket. You may also get tickets from Ms. Eury in room #701.

See Ms. Eury for more details or if you have any questions!


Spring 2020 Driver Education Program

This year, Cannon School has contracted with a local company to offer a driver education program during the spring 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, March 23rd to Friday, April 3rd in Foundation Hall from 3:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

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.

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 spring driver education class, please complete this Google Form

https://forms.gle/MsmkCp5uGRTwfMFSA


What: Lunch & Learn on Gap Year Experiences presented by Cannon College Counseling and Rustic Pathways

When:  January 23rd 11:15 a.m.

Where: The Cube

Who: All Upper School Students interested in adventure, service, travel, and career exploration!

Spend your lunch in The Cube learning about how to plan a Gap Year; timing, options,

implementation, and costs will be discussed as well as how a Gap Year is truly viewed by colleges.

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ADVISORY AGENDA 1.22.20 (Art Drop)

“We must use time creatively, in the knowledge that the time is always ripe to do right.” -Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.


Gossage Cup

168 93 101 94

 

1/21: John Besh

1/22: Abby Hill and Cash McCreary



 



***If you need to complete a missed assessment, you must report to the Testing Center within the first 5 MINUTES of your drop. After School make-up testing begins at 3:15 PM.

Please allow proctors adequate time to arrive to the Testing Center. Keep in mind that teachers & after-school proctors are coming directly from their classrooms (where they just finished teaching) to the Testing Center to proctor.


The votes are in, and the themes for Spirit Week (1/21-24) are as follows: Pajama Day on Tuesday (1/21), Jersey Day on Wednesday (1/22), Color Wars on Thursday, 1/23 (Freshmen wear White, Sophomores wear Black, Juniors wear Blue, and Seniors wear Pink), and Dress-Down on Friday (1/24). We look forward to seeing you all in costume! Please keep in mind that clothing choices should be modest and appropriate for our JK-12 community.

The Student Council is hosting an open forum, where will answer questions from you! Come to Foundation Hall on Friday, January 24th during lunch!


Trouble getting or staying organized?  Difficulty managing your time? Need an accountability partner to help keep your goals on track? Looking for some fresh study or work space scenery? Absences or early dismissals got you feeling behind? How can Academic Coaching at Cannon (ACC) help you push to a strong finish for Trimester 2?

Academic Coaching (Room 606) resumes Wednesday, Jan. 22 – time slots are available! Our Academic Coaching team  (Mr. Hatcher, Mrs. Calles, Mrs. Kulp, Mrs. Mattsson, Mr. Smith, and Mrs. Miller) are ready to support YOU in the way YOU choose!  YOU decide date and time of appointment, frequency of appointments (3x is recommended!), length of appointment, and the content of appointment.

Use the ACADEMIC COACHING QR CODES posted throughout the building and outside teachers’ classrooms to secure an appointment with one of our AWESOME Academic Coaches! If you need help signing up for an appointment, please reach out directly to Mrs. Kulp (jkulp@cannonschool.org).


The Halfway There Winter Dance is right around the corner on Saturday, January 25th! Halfway There is a time to celebrate that we are halfway through the school year and for seniors, halfway to graduation. This year’s dance is a semi-formal dance with the theme “ A Winter Wonderland.” Join us for a fabulous dance, great desserts, and a night of fun and entertainment!  Seniors will need to plan to arrive by 6:00pm while all others should arrive at 7:00pm.

Tickets will officially go on sale today, Wednesday, January 15th and the link is now active. Pre-order ticket sales officially end on Thursday, January 23rd because we have to have a final count for food. The tickets are $12 in advance from January 14th-January 23rd and $15 if you are late to purchase including buying tickets at the door. (All tickets at the door will be billed to your account if you do not have exact change. No checks are accepted at the door.) You may get tickets by responding on the Google form at the link below. For your convenience, you may choose to bill your account for the cost of the ticket. You may also get tickets from Ms. Eury in room #701.

See Ms. Eury for more details or if you have any questions!


Spring 2020 Driver Education Program

This year, Cannon School has contracted with a local company to offer a driver education program during the spring 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, March 23rd to Friday, April 3rd in Foundation Hall from 3:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

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.

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 spring driver education class, please complete this Google Form

https://forms.gle/MsmkCp5uGRTwfMFSA


What: Lunch & Learn on Gap Year Experiences presented by Cannon College Counseling and Rustic Pathways

When:  January 23rd 11:15 a.m.

Where: The Cube

Who: All Upper School Students interested in adventure, service, travel, and career exploration!

Spend your lunch in The Cube learning about how to plan a Gap Year; timing, options,

implementation, and costs will be discussed as well as how a Gap Year is truly viewed by colleges.

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ADVISORY AGENDA 1.21.20 (No Drop)

“Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness.” -Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.


Gossage Cup

88 10 91 49

Today: Ms. Hylton, Mr. Smith and Arnie Yerra

1/19: Emily Majors

1/18: Olivia Neilsen, Ava Cooksey and Prashant Hill

 



 



***The votes are in, and the themes for Spirit Week (1/21-24) are as follows: Pajama Day on Tuesday (1/21), Jersey Day on Wednesday (1/22), Color Wars on Thursday, 1/23 (Freshmen wear White, Sophomores wear Black, Juniors wear Blue, and Seniors wear Pink), and Dress-Down on Friday (1/24). We look forward to seeing you all in costume! Please keep in mind that clothing choices should be modest and appropriate for our JK-12 community.

The Student Council is hosting an open forum, where will answer questions from you! Come to Foundation Hall on Friday, January 24th during lunch!


Trouble getting or staying organized?  Difficulty managing your time? Need an accountability partner to help keep your goals on track? Looking for some fresh study or work space scenery? Absences or early dismissals got you feeling behind? How can Academic Coaching at Cannon (ACC) help you push to a strong finish for Trimester 2?

Academic Coaching (Room 606) resumes Wednesday, Jan. 22 – time slots are available! Our Academic Coaching team  (Mr. Hatcher, Mrs. Calles, Mrs. Kulp, Mrs. Mattsson, Mr. Smith, and Mrs. Miller) are ready to support YOU in the way YOU choose!  YOU decide date and time of appointment, frequency of appointments (3x is recommended!), length of appointment, and the content of appointment.

Use the ACADEMIC COACHING QR CODES posted throughout the building and outside teachers’ classrooms to secure an appointment with one of our AWESOME Academic Coaches! If you need help signing up for an appointment, please reach out directly to Mrs. Kulp (jkulp@cannonschool.org).


The Halfway There Winter Dance is right around the corner on Saturday, January 25th! Halfway There is a time to celebrate that we are halfway through the school year and for seniors, halfway to graduation. This year’s dance is a semi-formal dance with the theme “ A Winter Wonderland.” Join us for a fabulous dance, great desserts, and a night of fun and entertainment!  Seniors will need to plan to arrive by 6:00pm while all others should arrive at 7:00pm.

Tickets will officially go on sale today, Wednesday, January 15th and the link is now active. Pre-order ticket sales officially end on Thursday, January 23rd because we have to have a final count for food. The tickets are $12 in advance from January 14th-January 23rd and $15 if you are late to purchase including buying tickets at the door. (All tickets at the door will be billed to your account if you do not have exact change. No checks are accepted at the door.) You may get tickets by responding on the Google form at the link below. For your convenience, you may choose to bill your account for the cost of the ticket. You may also get tickets from Ms. Eury in room #701.

See Ms. Eury for more details or if you have any questions!


The password for EBSCO was changed over the winter break.  Please refer to the EBSCO tab on the library page for the new password.


Spring 2020 Driver Education Program

This year, Cannon School has contracted with a local company to offer a driver education program during the spring 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, March 23rd to Friday, April 3rd in Foundation Hall from 3:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

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.

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 spring driver education class, please complete this Google Form

https://forms.gle/MsmkCp5uGRTwfMFSA


What: Lunch & Learn on Gap Year Experiences presented by Cannon College Counseling and Rustic Pathways

When:  January 23rd 11:15 a.m.

Where: The Cube

Who: All Upper School Students interested in adventure, service, travel, and career exploration!

Spend your lunch in The Cube learning about how to plan a Gap Year; timing, options,

implementation, and costs will be discussed as well as how a Gap Year is truly viewed by colleges.

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