2/2/2024 0 Comments The Week in Reflection: 2/2Be The Change
Kindness has the power to transform lives, to heal emotions, and to spread joy and hope. It is a simple act of generosity that requires no special skills, no wealth, and no position of authority. Yet, its impact is profound and far-reaching. Kindness has the ability to light up a room, to bring a smile to someone's face, and to make the world a better place, one act at a time. February is perfect month to focus our intentions on the simplest of gestures. I encourage you to find ways to be create as a family, at your work, in classes, and most importantly--in your response to how one act can change the outcome to any day. Members of our Executive Student Council and Hilltopper Minds worked in December and January to present 2024's Focus in February:24BeThe Change.
If any parent or community member is interested in participating in #27BeTheChange to support our students or staff, please contact douglas.murrray@chardonschools.org. We would love parent and community engagement any time throughout the year--especially in February. Gratitude. It is said that gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues but the parent of all others. During this month, use your influence to impact others. Demonstrate, Love, Provide, Model, and GIVE Gratitude. One word, deed, or action can change a moment. Each day in February I plan on sending students and staff a gratitude message of what I am thank for. I will share with you each week, the focus addressed. February 1, 2024: Day 1- Faith: If you walk into my office you will see a chalkboard above my desk that marks my mission statement. Several words stand out. The first is Faith. Today, I am grateful for faith. The ability to have it, feel it, and live it. February 2, 2024: Day 2- Families: Today, I am grateful for the gift of families. The core of our lives looks different for all of us, but the roots grow strong and we always remember who we are and what we stand for. February 3, 2024: Day 3-Grandparents/Parents/Guardians: Our first teachers, guides, nurses, and first love--grandparents, parents, and guardians. They come in all unique styles and energy. Today, I am grateful for the unconditional love, kindness, and creativity of all of those who first protected us. February 4, 2024: Day 4- Children: It has been stated that Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see. Children are beautiful, gems in our eyes, gifts, and quite complicated passionate little loves. They are an endless book of wonder. Today, I give thanks for the joy and hope of our children. The Schedule for Next Week
PT Conferences/ Curriculum Night/ Mandatory College Credit Plus Annual Presentation
Chardon High School will be hosting a CCP Presentation & Curriculum Evening on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the Chardon Middle School LGIR. This evening also coincides with our Parent Teacher Conferences.
At this meeting, Counselors will provide an overview of the curricular offerings, course delivery options (including College Credit Plus), and an overview of the CCP scheduling process. Any student planning on taking class through College Credit Plus MUST plan on attending this state mandated mandatory presentation with their parents/or guardians. Several key details along with the Intent Form will be filled out this evening. This evening is for all grades entering 8-12, and will be livestreamed and recorded. Our School Counselors will be presenting to students about scheduling and course offerings later in February. We will schedule a separate evening to go through the high school experiences for new 8th graders next month. Our Last Parent Teacher Conference is Tuesday, February 6 Directions: Please select your conference (or conferences) below, then press "Submit." You will be asked to select the event and then enter your names and email. The system will then send you a link to choose your appointment time(s). From that link you may add or change times. Please note, all dates for conferences are listed for the school year. Please select the conferences under Tuesday, February 6 date. All Things Scheduling: Preparing for CCP/Curriculum Night
Program of Study
The 24-25 Program of Study has been sent to the board for review and board consideration. We have met with each department to refine this document. All highlights are to reflect clarity and/or new information. This is being reviewed by the Board of Education Screencast I created a 26-minute Screencast of this document to assist all stakeholders with the highlights Scheduling Plan of Class Meetings This step by step-by-step Google document will assist students and staff regarding Class Meetings and scheduling. Students will be asked to conference with their teachers after the meeting. Students will receive a scheduling sheet and course list sheet. Teachers can initial next to the courses on the sheet that the students receive. The students will show teachers this form. '24-'25 Course Lists Here is the Google sheet of the course lists (as of 1/31) that students will select. We are pending on a few CCP courses. Scheduling Directions for Students Inside of Infinite Campus Here are the directions that students will use upon scheduling courses in the academic planner of Infinite Campus. ICYMI: FAFSA Night Presentation
We wanted to be sure that all parents had the opportunity to review the FAFSA Night presentation provides for our families,
Auburn Career Center: FREE Sprint Classes
Auburn Career Center is ready to offer FREE Sprint Classes for all students in February. They will offer one more round late March early April of at least MIG Welding and Leadership Excellence.
ESC of the Western Reserve Tutoring
The Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve is thrilled to share the exciting news about the launch of the ESCWR Geauga Student and Family Resource Tutoring Centers hosted at Cardinal Middle School and Cardinal High School!
The goal is to provide valuable support to students and their families. All Geauga County students are welcome to take advantage of the resources and assistance available at our centers and these services are completely free of charge. The ESC of the Western Reserve believes that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive, and our tutoring services are designed to help them achieve their full potential. Our tutors have helped hundreds of students with their academic success. For more information please contact site manager, Rachel Petti at rpetti@escwr.org. Cleveland Clinic's Center for Youth & College Education (CYCE)
The Cleveland Clinic's Center for Youth & College Education (CYCE) is pleased to announce that the 2024 CYCE High School Summer Internship Program application is now OPEN!
If you are interested in exploring clinical careers, students can work alongside professionals such as physicians, PCNAs (Patient Care Nursing Assistants), and public health professionals. This program also has opportunities for students interested in non-clinical careers in fields like Buildings and Design, marketing, and finance. If students have a specific focus on advanced technology, they can explore opportunities in careers such as information technology or cybersecurity. Our paid, seven-week summer internship programs are excellent opportunities for high school students to gain hands-on experiences, connect with Cleveland Clinic healthcare professionals through mentorship, and develop and refine various skills such as project management, digital literacy, academic writing and presentation, professional communication, and teamwork. Students participating in this program will manage learning opportunities and work responsibilities, network with Cleveland Clinic caregivers, and find practical, real-world applications for their academic knowledge while pursuing their selected career goals. Please review the attached flyer for more details about the program, criteria, and our CYCE website. Don't let this opportunity pass you by! Your summer of growth and learning awaits you. Apply Now no later than March 1, 2024, by 11:59 p.m. The application does not guarantee acceptance. If you have any questions, please contact us at cyce@ccf.org. Important Communication: In the case of additional calamity days
During the ‘23-’24 school year, our district has accrued (5) calamity days. Underboard policy and our teacher contract, when days six (6) and seven (7) occur our teacher will create assignments for students.
Here are the steps that a student would follow if we have additional calamity days (Day 6 and Day 7):
→ Students may refer to this resource for additional support CHS SKI CLUB
The CHS Ski/Snowboard Club is back for the 2024 school year... let's keep hoping for some more favorable winter ski weather in the coming weeks! There are three Saturday trips which have been organized - two trips to Peek 'n Peak Ski Resort (February 3 and February 24) and a final trip to Holiday Valley Ski Resort (March 2). Very flexible options... students can sign up for all three trips or just one trip. No experience is necessary. Lessons are an option if students are looking to learn a new sport. This trip is open to all students at the high school (grades 8-12). Please see the attached flyer for more details, including dates, pricing options, and an overview of the itinerary for the day. Space for this opportunity is limited to just one bus, so interested students should turn in their registration to Miss Fisher as soon as possible! If you have any questions, please email Alison Fisher at alison.fisher@chardonschools.org or contact her at 285-4057 (x 1718). Sign up for a trip today - you won't regret it!
Last week, the Model UN students from Chardon High School attended an event at the City Club of Cleveland where they had the opportunity to listen, critically think, and network with both students and adults. The guest speaker, Aaron David Miller, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace specializing in U.S. foreign policy, shared insights. Special thanks to Senora Niedzwiecki for her guidance and supervision of these outstanding students in Model UN.
This Week's Topper Tickets Recipients
Images of the Week
In the Doc Schneider's physics classroom, students engage in hands-on activities and experiments, constructing circuits Through these practical experiences, they witness firsthand how altering component values impacts circuit behavior, reinforcing theoretical concepts.
In Madame Dalton's French II class, students participated in a culturally enriching Charcuterie Day. This event provided a unique opportunity for students to immerse themselves in French culture through the exploration of one of its culinary traditions. Art Pieces of the WeekPost of the Week
Requirements for your senior picture:
Options for submitting your senior picture:
Note: Digital submissions are strongly preferred and recommended in order to preserve quality of the photos. Senior Tribute Information Spring Musical T-Shirts
It's officially February, and that means the Drama Program is busy with preparations for the Spring Musical. This year, our show is Into the Woods, a compilation of several classic fairy tales with some new twists and an enchanting musical score. We look forward to sharing these magical moments with you this March!
If you are in the Cast, Crews, are a proud supporter of someone on the Cast or Crews, or just think having a CHS Drama would be really cool to have, follow the link to buy your t-shirt! T-Shirt Sale Information: Start: Friday, 2/2/24 at 7:00 a.m. End: Wednesday, 2/21/24 at 11:59 p.m. Short Sleeve Price: $11.35 + processing fee Long Sleeve Price: $16.10 + processing fee COMING SOON: Show Ticket Sales Show dates and times: March 14th - 16th at 7:00 PM March 17th at 2:00 PM at Park Auditorium **Ticket sales will begin Friday, March 1st. Topper Bistro Lunch Menu
Resources
Stay Safe. Speak UP!
Chardon Local Schools partners with PublicSchoolWORKS to offer the Stay Safe. Speak UP! student safety and bullying prevention program. This 24/7, confidential reporting tool is available to students, parents, staff and the community. Visit the link to learn about 3 easy ways to report and bookmark access to the tool. Link to: https://bit.ly/chardonnewssssu
K-12 Monthly Pledge Contest -- Runtime: Each Week
Student Leadership Opportunity! Would your K-12 student like to lead the Pledge of Allegiance at a Board of Education meeting? Student leaders gain practice at public speaking; meet the Superintendent and Board President; and earn a Portrait of a Hilltopper certificate. Enter our monthly contest today for a chance to win!
After Prom: Attention Class of 2024 Parents
We need to get the ball rolling on Senior After Prom planning. Don't miss out on the opportunity to help make this event a memorable one for our graduating seniors. If you would like to be included in upcoming After Prom planning sessions and/or want to stay in the loop on ways to be involved, email us at chardonafterprom@gmail.com. Yearbook Information Work Permit Ohio Law requires that students under 18 years of age possess a work permit for NON-SEASONAL (school year) employment. Forms are also available in the Student Services Office or Main Office. After the parent/guardian, employer, and physician complete and sign the permit, the completed permit should be forwarded by the student to the CHS Main Office along with a Proof of Age document. The CHS Main Office processes the work permit via the State Of Ohio website.
Have a beautiful weekend with family and friends,
Douglas Murray, Principal
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