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2/28/2020 The Week in Reflection: 2/28Blended Learning Day
Today I did a service called Meals on Wheels. This service is where you take time out of your day to deliver a meal to people who need it the most. This shows of community coming together as a whole to help one another. I also had to show respect to the people I delivered the meal to. I nurtured everyone with care by handing them their meals and starting a conversation with them."
This week epitomized what it means to be a Hilltopper with #OneHeartbeat. Our students and staff were highly engaged deep into the 3rd quarter with learning targeted outcomes. I had the opportunity to observe several classes where students took ownership of their learning. We are so grateful to our teachers who have worked with intentionality in their PLC's and district goals to continue living our mission.
We also saw hundreds of students serving their community as we celebrate our annual Core Values Day at CHS. Students in grades 8, 9, 10, and 12 identified areas in their lives that they wanted to serve. We had so many phenomenal entries to the Google form stating all of the acts of service to families, our community, and our specific values. In the images above, you can see the most populated words that the students articulated regarding how they used their Blended Learning Day. Mr. Bandiera, Mr. Higham, and I were deeply moved by the students' intentional acts of kindness. In the spirit of achievement, our 11th grade students took time out of their day to focus on the ACT. As we monitored the test from the office it was clear to us that the students took the time to work diligently on this important academic opportunity. We are so proud of the juniors. Likewise, we are grateful to our staff who proctored all of the rooms. Wednesday, our community concluded the second Visioning Session with Then Design Architects to talk about the strengths and barriers in our district, the continuous change in educational learning environments, and work collaboratively to envision what could be in our district. It was truly an amazing day to network with students, and community members. Late into Wednesday evening and early into Thursday morning, the lake effect machine kicked up causing our district to close due to the weather. As I wrote in the special edition of Week in Reflection, the day away from school provided us the opportunity to reflect as a community to focus on each other and to be humbled by the continued support from our community. We are so blessed to live in Chardon. I will be honest, it was different not being on school. Yet, it might have been a blessing in disguise to assist all our students and staff with pushing pause to the jammed packed month we just lived. Thank you for all of your continued support! Wellness Day 2020
The focus of this event is to alleviate stress and the lull that comes with the 3rd quarter as well as enforce the Chardon High School Community during the difficult times of February. Kaylie Malloy is organizing this event again this year.
Saturday Feb. 29 1:00pm-4:00pm at Chardon High School All high school students are welcome to attend, including high school students outside of Chardon. Sponsors & Activities Include: Beech Brook - Art Activity Cleveland Yoga - Yoga Class Family Pride of Northeast Ohio - Coloring & Essential Oils Geauga Family YMCA - Workout Session Heinen's - Snacks Interact Club - Stress Balls Karate Institute of America - Munson - Self-Defense Class My World Better - Reiki & Crystal Healing NAMI Geauga County - Hands-On Activity + Advertisement of Programs Ravenwood Health - Drum Circle Safe and Secure - Advertisement of Programs Say Something Week - Banner Signing + Advertisement of Say Something Week Taproot Yoga Chardon - Yoga Class Ubuntu Wellness - Mindfulness Exercise + Table Activities University Hospitals - Rock Painting Questions? Please contact Joan Blackburn at joan.blackburn@chardonschools.org. During the school year, we see a number of students who may be struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, insomnia, self-harming behaviors, substance use, and suicidal thoughts. The Chardon community is fortunate to have a number of local mental health agencies available to serve youth and families who may be experiencing any difficulties. Please, if your child is experiencing any difficulties reach out to Administration, Guidance or one of the agencies listed below: Catholic Charities - ccdocle.org/county-served/geauga 440-285-3537 Family Pride - familyprideonline.org 440-286-1553 N.A.M.I - namigeauga.org 440-286-6264 Ravenwood Health Centers - ravenwoodhealth.org 440-285-3568 Ubuntu Wellness - Ubuntuwellnessohio.com 440-214-9062 Ravenwood Health has an emergency, walk-in clinic open weekdays till 8 p.m, Friday till 5 p.m. For after hour emergencies or if you need to talk with someone the hotlines below are available 24/7: 24/7 Copeline - 1-888-285-5665 Crisis Text Line - Text 4hope to 741741 Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255 Ski/Snowboard Trip
The Ski/Snowboard Club is excited to announce a day trip to Holiday Valley Ski Resort in New York. The trip is planned for Saturday, March 7 and is open to all students at the high school (grades 8-12). Students do NOT have to currently be part of the ski club to participate in this opportunity. If your son/daughter is interested please see the attached flyer for more details, including an overview of the itinerary for the day. Space for this opportunity is limited to just one bus, so please make sure your son/daughter turns in his/her registration to Miss Fisher as soon as possible!
If you have any questions, please email Alison Fisher at alison.fisher@chardonschools.org GEAUGA COUNTY MAPLE FESTIVAL QUEEN/KING CONTEST
We are now accepting applications for the Geauga County Maple Festival’s Queen and King & Juniors Contest. Applications can be found on the Maple Festival’s website at www.maplefestival.com. The contest is now open to freshman through seniors residing or attending school in Geauga county. The deadline to enter is 2/21 for Junior pageants and 2/29 for Queens/King.
This year has a first prize scholarship for the winning contestant as well as other prizes and perks! If you need more information, please contact: Angie May queens@maplefestival.com440-487-3224 Thank you for your assistance! Angie May Maple Festival Queen’s committee Fee Reminders
School fees are due to Chardon Local Schools. Payable at your student's individual school.
Please look at your student's Infinite Campus account under “Fees” to see what is owed for each child. When you are looking at the fees, if something does not look right or your student has dropped a class and it is still showing, please call so that it can be corrected. Important Reminder: ALL SENIOR FEES ARE DUE IN FULL PRIOR TO GRADUATION. Direct all of your calls to Mrs. McBride. 440-285-4057 x. 1441 Topper Bistro
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CHARDON GOES TO THE MUSICALS
Please find the attached flyers for Blue Man Group and My Fair Lady. If you are interested, all money is due March 10. Thank you so much for your continued support of this program. Many families have taken advantage of the discount tickets this season. Spring Musical
I am excited to say that it is finally going to be March on Sunday! One day closer to spring! Have a beautiful weekend with family and friends!
Douglas Murray, Principal  One Shawnee Kellie One word can spark a moment, One flower can wake the dream; One tree can start a forest, One bird can herald Spring. One smile can bring a friendship, One handclasp can lift a soul; One star can guide a ship at sea, One cheer can obtain a goal. One vote can change a Nation, One sunbeam can lift a room; One candle wipes out darkness, One laugh will conquer gloom. One look can change two lives; One kiss can make love bloom. One step must start each journey, One word must start each prayer; One hope can raise our spirits, One touch can show you care. One voice can speak with wisdom, One heart can know what's true; One life can make a difference, One life is me and you... Eight years ago, our school community was impacted by violence. The foundation of over 146 years of graduates was cracked by one act that lasted less than one minute. Our staff and community were heartbroken, and numb; leaving us unsettled in our spirit. Countless heroes stood grounded and poised that day that gave us strength.
In the midst of our confusion, we knew what we needed to do. We needed to be a community...we needed to see our humility...we needed to recognize our treasured stories of achievements...we needed to refocus our lens on respect, and the dignity of every person… we need to stand in optimism and nurture each other. We needed to be reminded of our values. For eight years, we have kept our eyes on our purpose and our community. For the past eight years, I have kept my eyes fixed on this quote to help us through our healing. Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved. --Helen Keller Our school culture and personal character weren't developed in ease and quiet. Character defines the very essence of who we are, where we are, and demonstrates the pureness of our choices. At Chardon High School, we recognize the beauty of every student and every staff member's story along with seeing the value of the human spirit. Our staff emulates compassion and love to the children that they encounter each day. People often ask me, "what makes Chardon unique", and I immediately tell them that our school community epitomizes excellence in every deed, word, and lesson. Our staff teaches students to understand the value of developing meaningful relationships and ways to pay their lives forward. These lessons transcend the curriculum to develop young men and women not only for college, and careers---but for life. Abraham Lincoln said, “Reputation is the shadow. Character is the tree. “ Our teachers express that character is much more than just reputation...it is who we are even when nobody's watching. Having a good character means doing the right thing just because it's the right thing to do. This is the fabric that creates our outreach programs in our capstone projects, Great Pal's, AC4P, FMP, NHS Tutoring, The Circuit of Success, Interact and other acts of servant leadership. Every family has its own story. As you reflect upon this, you may think about individuals inside of your circles that hurt or may be suffering from emotional or physical ailments. Just as your own capacity for handling situations vary---the person next to you is experiencing HIS/HER own story. It is so important to recognize those who might need your patience and understanding with their situation. For the last eight years, our district, like many others, has faced many challenges from adjusting to all of the new mandates from the ever-changing face of leadership in our state and national government towards educational reform. Locally, we even adjusted grades and buildings. Throughout these changes, our mission never changed. Our continued focus on high achievement for all students with a strong emphasis on learning, relationships, and a shared lens of our commitment to our community’s values stood strong through these storms. At Chardon High School, our commitment towards educating the whole student and providing opportunities to reach each students’ purpose continues to energize our staff. Throughout the established curriculum, Circuit of Success Program, our existing Freshman Mentoring Program, Topper Time period, and our focus on the 4E's: Enrollment, Enlistment, Employment, and Entrepreneurship--developing students for life and career readiness hallmarks our vision. Our teachers worked intentionally within our curriculum to maintain our culture, climate, and educational outcomes. Just as every family has their own story, so do we at CHS as a larger family. Together, we define the paths set forth before us. We are Hilltoppers. As Hilltoppers, we climb higher than others, and model with humility our values as a beacon of hope for those that look up to us. The paths that we have faced have not been easy. There have been moments of difficulty, moments of sorrow, along with defining moments of integrity. We are not defined by a calendar date in February. We are Chardon, born and raised. Defined by consistency in action and the determination to succeed by living the truth and leading the way with dignity. Kindness resonates into every fiber of who we are. It changes us to strive towards being better, it helps us to slow down and really pay attention to who we are and what our purpose in life actually is. Life is a journey up the side of a mountain, but we are 'Toppers. We love to live, and live to love. Everyone has their own response to this week that we value. If you need, ask. If you have, give. If you embrace, receive- knowing that no word is needed. Expressing gratitude and continued support this week and always, Douglas P. Murray, Principal 2/18/2020 The Week in Reflection: 2/21Brick by Brick Building a strong foundation is the most important step in framing anything in life. Brick by brick the laborious tasks seem daunting, never-ending, and sometimes unappreciated by people passing by. Way too often we walk by homes, programs, and even people and see the outside finishes...however, people in Chardon are built for any weather. We see the seasons in life, people, and structures. We value the foundation and the years of construction that it took to define our community. At Chardon High School, each student and staff member are one of many parts to the foundation that stands together. When one member of the family hurts--we all feel for that person. When one person celebrates--we all celebrate. Why is that? Well, it the binding foundation that was forged before us and we are the caretakers. We are one of the ones that are asked to leave it better than we found it. Many of you know that I often write in riddles and deep symbolism. I am writing today not about bricks and mortar (as important as they are), today I am writing about humanity. The foundation of humanity is built on relationships and trust. Those two foundations built brick by brick enables each of us to grow into the person we are called to be in society. Communication and Collaboration become the mortar that binds our foundation. It is the nature of humanity to question, mistrust, and become misguided by one or more of those elements that bind us together. We start to weather new storms and question if the foundation is strong to withstand time to the elements. It is our humanity and deep understanding of our foundation that allows each of us to withstand any pressure from within or outside. It is our commitment to know that each brick was placed with intentionality and purpose to help us through these times. Why am I saying this today? Well, because this month is hard. Our community feels it, our staff feels it, and our students can sometimes see it. Countless hours have been spent over years to wipe our lens and see the foundation that makes us strong, but the reality is that we are one family-- when one member hurts, we all feel it. We appreciate your continued kindness, support, and commitment to stand strong through this month and know that one further element binds us even stronger: LOVE. Together with strong relationships, trust, communication, collaboration, and LOVE--we carry ourselves throughout this month and realize that the sun will come out, the fog will dissipate and we will forever define ourselves as the community that perseveres throughout history with the beacon of faith in each other, hope and love. Heart to Heart Dance You put your right foot in You take your right foot out You put your right foot in And you shake it all about You do the hokey pokey And you turn yourself around That's what it's all about! Chardon High School students connected with new friends and community members on Friday, February 21st at Park Auditorium. Hosted by Chardon High School students, University Hospital Geauga Medical Center and the Geauga County Department on Aging, the party was a celebration of life and a means of connecting generations. This event hallmarks our core values in action. Simple words cannot express what this day means to our students within the leadership curriculum taught by Mr. Robert Mizen and Mr. Scott Brown. Moments like this epitomize what servant leadership is all about! We are grateful for everyone who spent months planning for this experience and look forward to build upon our relationship with University Hospitals and the Department of Aging. Special thanks to our teachers, students, and Sandy McCloud for putting together this annual event. ACT ResourcesNext Tuesday, our students will be taking the ACT. There are a number of resources to help them prepare, including the opportunity to take a practice test, and use free personalized resources with ACT® Academy™. ACT Academy - Free Personalized Practice Information for Students - Practice Test February 25: ACT/ Core Value Day  ACT and Blended Learning Day What you need to know: What: ACT Test ... Tuesday, February 25th, all Juniors will be taking the ACT at Chardon High School. Why: The fourth year of the state requirement to administer the ACT or SAT to Juniors as a pathway to graduation. Questions about ACT/SAT Requirement
Blended Learning Day The following expectations will be required for each grade level: ELA Specific: Students in the following classes need to arrive no later than 8:45 AM for their field trip. Departure is at 9:00 AM. Students will return at 2:15 PM ELA classes scheduled to attend a field trip on Feb 25, 2020 (130 students) Mrs. Deshetler 8 Honors (ENG IH) Ms.Tersigni and Mrs. Downs ICP Ms.Tersigni and Mr. Lichtinger IICP Senior Auburn Career Center Students: Report to CHS at 10:25 AM for Bus Departure CEVEC will be in session for our students who attend. All students listed above do NOT need to fill out the Google Form Eighth Grade, Freshman, Sophomores, and Seniors must complete a Google Form to show attendance for the day, along with demonstrating what activities, services, and achievements took place during the blended day. Seniors:
Eighth Graders, Freshman, and Sophomores:
Need some ideas? Check out these examples Why creating a culture surrounding the principles of servant leadership matters today. The Google Form will be sent out on 2/24. A downloadable document is available below. Wellness Day 2020The focus of this event is to alleviate stress and the lull that comes with the 3rd quarter as well as enforce the Chardon High School Community during the difficult times of February. Kaylie Malloy is organizing this event again this year. During the school year, we see a number of students who may be struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, insomnia, self-harming behaviors, substance use, and suicidal thoughts. The Chardon community is fortunate to have a number of local mental health agencies available to serve youth and families who may be experiencing any difficulties. Please, if your child is experiencing any difficulties reach out to Administration, Guidance or one of the agencies listed below: Catholic Charities - ccdocle.org/county-served/geauga 440-285-3537 Family Pride - familyprideonline.org 440-286-1553 N.A.M.I - namigeauga.org 440-286-6264 Ravenwood Health Centers - ravenwoodhealth.org 440-285-3568 Ubuntu Wellness - Ubuntuwellnessohio.com 440-214-9062 Ravenwood Health has an emergency, walk-in clinic open weekdays till 8 p.m, Friday till 5 p.m. For after hour emergencies or if you need to talk with someone the hotlines below are available 24/7: 24/7 Copeline - 1-888-285-5665 Crisis Text Line - Text 4hope to 741741 Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255  Congratulations: Natalie Fullerman18 school districts were invited to participate in the DAR Annual Washington Day Tea & Awards Ceremony and Good Citizenship contest, 9 chose to, and today 6 were represented. Natalie Fullerman represented CHS. All students were given pins and certificates. In May, one senior will be awarded the scholarship at her school’s awards night. Congratulations, Natalie! Piece of the Week Art piece of the week. Mixed media drawing by Jenna Toutant Tweet of the Week Ski/Snowboard Trip  The Ski/Snowboard Club is excited to announce a day trip to Holiday Valley Ski Resort in New York. The trip is planned for Saturday, March 7 and is open to all students at the high school (grades 8-12). Students do NOT have to currently be part of the ski club to participate in this opportunity. If your son/daughter is interested please see the attached flyer for more details, including an overview of the itinerary for the day. Space for this opportunity is limited to just one bus, so please make sure your son/daughter turns in his/her registration to Miss Fisher as soon as possible! If you have any questions, please email Alison Fisher at alison.fisher@chardonschools.org YOU AND THE FLU—Your Best Defense Is To Be Proactive  It is especially important this school season to be proactive against the flu. Taking preventative measures is your best defense against the ‘seasonal’ flu. Taking care of yourself is really important when recovering--likewise, defending yourself is just as important. Read these helpful reminders to protect you and your family. The seasonal flu outbreak usually occurs between mid-fall thru early spring. Each year a vaccine is developed to target the type of virus that is anticipated. The seasonal flu spreads mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing by people with influenza. You can also become infected by touching something with the flu virus on it such as a doorknob, computer keypad, gym weights, classroom desk, and then touching your nose, eyes, or mouth. Everyday Steps to Protect Your Health Common sense to avoiding germs is the best approach, such as not sharing sports bottles or drinking from a friend’s glass or pop can. The Center for Disease Control [CDC] recommends the following: Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Stay away from an ill and contagious person until 24 hours after their fever has broken. Their fever should be completely gone for 24 hours without the use of a fever-reducing medicine [i.e. Advil, Tylenol, Excedrin, etc.] Wash your hands OFTEN! Use lots of soap and scrub your hands by counting to 15 slowly before rinsing with water. If you do not have access to water, alcohol-based hand cleaners and disposable wipes [antibacterial] are effective—rub hands vigorously until hands are dry. Do not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth—this is how the germs are spread. Practice good health habits to keep your immune system strong—get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat healthy nutritious foods. ICYMI: CHS Core Values and PBIS: Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an approach schools can use to improve school safety and promote positive behavior. It also helps schools decide how to respond to a child who misbehaves. Over the last two decades at Chardon High School, we have created programs such as Freshman Mentoring, AC4P, Core Values Teams, #UTopper Club, Intentional Acts of Kindness, School Spirit, and positive relationship building and soft skills focus to help build up our school culture. At its heart, PBIS calls on schools to teach kids about behavior, just as they would teach about any other subject—like reading or math. PBIS recognizes that kids can only meet behavior expectations if they know what the expectations are. A hallmark of a school using PBIS is that everyone knows what’s appropriate behavior. We are building off our focus on the PBIS Matrix of behaviors that align with our core values and targeted outcomes that we worked on last school year. This week students and staff had the opportunity to recognize the positive behaviors and acts of kindness in a Google Form. We have been blessed to work with local businesses that have been extremely kind to us. Here is the form that students and staff (within the Chardon domain) can fill out. Keep recognizing the good around you!  Topper Bistro
GEAUGA COUNTY MAPLE FESTIVAL QUEEN/KING CONTEST  We are now accepting applications for the Geauga County Maple Festival’s Queen and King & Juniors Contest. Applications can be found on the Maple Festival’s website at www.maplefestival.com. The contest is now open to freshman through seniors residing or attending school in Geauga county. The deadline to enter is 2/21 for Junior pageants and 2/29 for Queens/King. This year has a first prize scholarship for the winning contestant as well as other prizes and perks! If you need more information, please contact: Angie May queens@maplefestival.com440-487-3224 Thank you for your assistance! Angie May Maple Festival Queen’s committee Fee Reminders  School fees are due to Chardon Local Schools. Payable at your student's individual school. Please look at your student's Infinite Campus account under “Fees” to see what is owed for each child. When you are looking at the fees, if something does not look right or your student has dropped a class and it is still showing, please call so that it can be corrected. Important Reminder: ALL SENIOR FEES ARE DUE IN FULL PRIOR TO GRADUATION. Direct all of your calls to Mrs. McBride. 440-285-4057 x. 1441 News You Can Use Stress Relievers: Tips to tame stress  Is stress making you frustrated and irritable? Stress relievers can help restore calm and serenity to your chaotic life. You don't have to invest a lot of time or thought into stress relievers. If your stress is getting out of control and you need quick relief, try one of these tips. Get active Virtually any form of physical activity can act as a stress reliever. Even if you're not an athlete or you're out of shape, exercise can still be a good stress reliever. Physical activity can pump up your feel-good endorphins and other natural neural chemicals that enhance your sense of well-being. Exercise can also refocus your mind on your body's movements, which can improve your mood and help the day's irritations fade away. Consider walking, jogging, gardening, housecleaning, biking, swimming, weightlifting or anything else that gets you active. Eat a healthy diet Eating a healthy diet is an important part of taking care of yourself. Aim to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables, and whole grains. Avoid unhealthy habits Some people may deal with stress by drinking too much caffeine or alcohol, smoking, eating too much, or using illicit substances. These can affect your health in unhealthy ways. Meditate or Pray During this mindfulness , you focus your attention and quiet the stream of jumbled thoughts that may be crowding your mind and causing stress. Meditation can instill a sense of calm, peace and balance that can benefit both your emotional well-being and your overall health. Laugh more A good sense of humor can't cure all ailments, but it can help you feel better, even if you have to force a fake laugh through your grumpiness. When you laugh, it not only lightens your mental load but also causes positive physical changes in your body. Laughter fires up and then cools down your stress response. So read some jokes, tell some jokes, watch a comedy or hang out with your funny friends. Connect with others When you're stressed and irritable, your instinct may be to wrap yourself in a cocoon. Instead, reach out to family and friends and make social connections. Social contact is a good stress reliever because it can offer distraction, provide support and help you tolerate life's up and downs. So take a coffee break with a friend, email a relative or visit your place of worship. Got more time? Considering volunteering for a charitable group and help yourself while helping others. Assert yourself You might want to do it all, but you can't, at least not without paying a price. Learning to say no or being willing to delegate can help you manage your to-do list and your stress. Saying yes may seem like an easy way to keep the peace, prevent conflicts and get the job done right. But it may actually cause you internal conflict because your needs and those of your family come second, which can lead to stress, anger, resentment and even the desire to exact revenge. And that's not a very calm and peaceful reaction. Try yoga With its series of postures and controlled-breathing exercises, yoga is a popular stress reliever. Yoga brings together physical and mental disciplines which may help you achieve peacefulness of body and mind. Yoga can help you relax and manage stress and anxiety. Try yoga on your own or find a class — you can find classes in most communities. Get enough sleep Stress can cause you to have trouble falling asleep. When you have too much to do — and too much to think about — your sleep can suffer. But sleep is the time when your brain and body recharge. The quality and amount of sleep you get can affect your mood, energy level, concentration and overall functioning. If you have sleep troubles, make sure that you have a quiet, relaxing bedtime routine, listen to soothing music, put clocks away, and stick to a consistent schedule. Keep a journal Writing down your thoughts and feelings can be a good release for otherwise pent-up emotions. Don't think about what to write — just let it happen. Write whatever comes to mind. No one else needs to read it, so don't strive for perfection in grammar or spelling. Just let your thoughts flow on paper — or computer screen. Music Listening to or playing music is a good stress reliever because it can provide a mental distraction, reduce muscle tension and decrease stress hormones. Crank up the volume and let your mind be absorbed by the music. If music isn't one of your interests, turn your attention to another hobby you enjoy, such as gardening, sewing, sketching — anything that requires you to focus on what you're doing rather than what you think you should be doing. Seek counseling If new stressors are challenging your ability to cope or if self-care measures just aren't relieving your stress, you may need to look for reinforcements in the form of therapy or counseling. Therapy also may be a good idea if you feel overwhelmed or trapped, if you worry excessively, or if you have trouble carrying out daily routines or meeting responsibilities at work, home or school. Professional counselors or therapists can help you identify sources of your stress and learn new coping tools. Mayo Clinic. "12 tips to tame stress." Mayo Clinic. n.d. Web. 19 Feb. 2019. <https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-relievers/art-20047257> AdvertisementsSENIOR CLASS  The senior class officers will be putting on the senior/faculty volleyball game on Friday, March 6th during the school day. Suggested donations of canned goods or cash will be accepted at the entrance, and will be donated to the Geauga Hunger Task Force. CLUB INFORMATION  Clubs and organization pictures are scheduled for Monday, March 2nd. Students and moderators will be notified by Mr. Chenoweth when these pictures will take place throughout the day. Thank you Dan Chenoweth Senior Tributes in the Yearbook  The 2019-2020 yearbook staff is once again offering parents of seniors the opportunity to express congratulations to their graduate by purchasing an advertisement in the 2020 edition of the yearbook. This has become a very popular tradition in the yearbook. Over the years, the support of parents like you helps us to keep the price of the yearbook constant despite the demand to meet rising production costs. Enclosed here you will find a form indicating the size options of congratulatory advertisements that are available. Start searching for your son’s or daughter’s most memorable baby pictures to preserve in the yearbook forever. You can put a poem, a message, and/or photos (old or new) in your salute. All you have to do is submit the information you would like included. Then we take care of the rest and design the advertisement for you. If you are interested, fill out the next page of this order form and return it to the main office at the high school with your check payable to Chardon Board of Education. Please submit your order no later than Friday, March 29th, 2020 so that we can meet our printing deadlines. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the yearbook adviser, Daniel, at daniel.chenoweth@chardonschools.org Thank you in advance for your support. Sincerely, Daniel Chenoweth CHS Yearbook Staff CHARDON GOES TO THE MUSICALS Please find the attached flyers for Blue Man Group and My Fair Lady. If you are interested, all money is due March 10. Thank you so much for your continued support of this program. Many families have taken advantage of the discount tickets this season. RECREATIONAL LEAGUE  Nintendo Switch Tournament Have a beautiful weekend with family and friends!
Douglas Murray, Principal 2/11/2020 The Week in Reflection: 2/14Love
February provides us the opportunity to focus on our values, community, and future. At the beginning of this week's edition of the Week in Reflection, I wanted to take a moment to include a perspective of a parent to their child about the unconditional love and dreams that they have for each of their children. This is something that I stumbled upon years ago. In a time that often leads us feeling stuck in the middle of winter ---longing for spring---it is a little reminder of what really matters. February is a month of compassion, love, purpose, and examples of who we are in Chardon.
Dear Son/Daughter, I wish for you to be kind. Each day, as I send you to school, I hug you, I kiss you, and then I say, "Be kind." In a world that, in some ways, is so cold and harsh, kindness matters. I would rather have you be known as the kindest than as the smartest. You never know what is going on in someone else's mind or heart, but being kind will never be the wrong choice. Being kind does not mean that you are not strong or determined, but that you treat others the way you would want to be treated. My wish for you is that you will be discerning. That you can view a situation or problem and handle it gracefully and mindfully. That you will weigh options and choices and listen to that small voice that helps you decide right from wrong. I wish for you bravery. Courage to do what is right. Lines between right and wrong are blurred these days, be brave. Be who you are. Stand up for your beliefs. Take chances. Reach and stretch to become the person you want to be. My wish for you is that you will learn from heartache. The mother/father in me wants to protect you from pain and hurt, but the logical part of my brain knows that's not always possible. I recognize that some of my greatest accomplishments and treasured blessings, including you, came from much pain and heartache. Great joy comes from knowing sadness and I want those joyful learning experiences for you. They will make you a better person. My wish is that you are grateful. You have many blessings already in life and many more are headed your way. Acknowledge them. Be grateful for them. Don't take them for granted. Recognize that challenges can be blessings as well. I wish for you truth. You might have to dig and scratch and fight for it, but find truth. Tell the truth. Be an honest person that people can count on. Being trustworthy is one of the most noble character traits you can develop. I wish for you a life full of laughter. As much of it as possible. I know you cherish how our family loves to laugh, and our home is full of laughter on a regular basis. Look for friends and loved ones that make you laugh. Laughter is indeed the best medicine in life. My wish for you is that you become unselfish. To serve and think of others is the most rewarding part of life. Serve the people around you, think of their feelings and emotions. By looking outside yourself you will find good qualities and traits in others to focus on and develop in your own life. My wish for you is to know you are loved...by me...by your family...by your teachers. As your life grows to include more and more people, surround yourself with people who love you for who you are. You have a beautiful soul, you deserve to be loved. Love is hard work, but work that is worth every effort. I want you to dream big, but to realize that with big dreams comes hard work. Dreams are worth working for. There is so much joy to be found in the little steps that make up big dreams. You have the capability to become whatever you want to be in life. Know that you are my biggest dream. I wished upon a star for years before my dreams came true. But that dream has been even better than I could have ever imagined. All of these things I wish for you, you have helped me find in myself. You have helped me be braver than I ever thought I would have to be. You make me laugh more than anyone else. You shower me with love, you make me think and rethink all my decisions, you help me dream big, and for you I am grateful. We love you, Mom and Dad
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Just In: National Merit Finalists!
It is with great joy that I am contacting you to share the news that four students have advanced to Finalist standing in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. Over 15,000 of the 16,000 Semifinalists named in September 2019 have met all requirements to advance to Finalist standing in the competition. All Finalists will be considered for National Merit Scholarships to be offered in 2020.
Congratulations to Lauren Dvorak, Natalie Fullerman, Kelly Holl, and Ashley Tice for being recognized for this extraordinary accomplishment! This is just the beginning of many accomplishments from these exceptional young ladies! We are so proud of you! National Honors Society
The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. On Monday, we celebrated our induction ceremony.
8th Grade CHS AHLI Service Project
The 8th Grade AHLI has decided for their service project this year they are going to create "buddy bags" that the Geauga County Sheriff's Department can give to children who may find themselves in difficult situations (car accidents, neglect situations, etc.). These bags will provide some comfort for children in Geauga county by providing them with blankets, stuffed animals, activity books and so on. Yesterday, Chardon Dollar General donated all the stuffed animals in the pictures attached to this email and gave Mrs. Fullerman an incredible deal ($.10 each) on the 40+ activity packs, etc. They were very moved by the AHLI service project. Special thanks to Chardon Dollar General and the Fullerman Family for all of your assistance! Additionally, thank you to Mrs. Yeager for all your planning!
We have also received donations from the following organizations: Beans Lester Family Cancer Society Chardon Square Association Chardon Police Hutters Racing Mr. and Mrs. Sheehan The Nest Important Reminders from Guidance
Students should have completed the course registration form within Infinite Campus by TODAY. Students can access this screen from their mobile device or Chromebook. This important task by students allows our school counselors and building administration the ability to begin building the master schedule for 2020-2021.
March 9th: 7th to 8th grade/ new students presentation at the LGIR--6:30PM Program of Studies
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Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an approach schools can use to improve school safety and promote positive behavior. It also helps schools decide how to respond to a child who misbehaves. Over the last two decades at Chardon High School, we have created programs such as Freshman Mentoring, AC4P, Core Values Teams, #UTopper Club, Intentional Acts of Kindness, School Spirit, and positive relationship building and soft skills focus to help build up our school culture.
At its heart, PBIS calls on schools to teach kids about behavior, just as they would teach about any other subject—like reading or math. PBIS recognizes that kids can only meet behavior expectations if they know what the expectations are. A hallmark of a school using PBIS is that everyone knows what’s appropriate behavior.
We are building off our focus on the PBIS Matrix of behaviors that align with our core values and targeted outcomes that we worked on last school year. This week students and staff had the opportunity to recognize the positive behaviors and acts of kindness in a Google Form.
We have been blessed to work with local businesses that have been extremely kind to us. Here is the form that students and staff (within the Chardon domain) can fill out. Keep recognizing the good around you!
At its heart, PBIS calls on schools to teach kids about behavior, just as they would teach about any other subject—like reading or math. PBIS recognizes that kids can only meet behavior expectations if they know what the expectations are. A hallmark of a school using PBIS is that everyone knows what’s appropriate behavior.
We are building off our focus on the PBIS Matrix of behaviors that align with our core values and targeted outcomes that we worked on last school year. This week students and staff had the opportunity to recognize the positive behaviors and acts of kindness in a Google Form.
We have been blessed to work with local businesses that have been extremely kind to us. Here is the form that students and staff (within the Chardon domain) can fill out. Keep recognizing the good around you!
Topper Bistro
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Hilltopper Chicken Bowl Mashed Potatoes Homemade Gravy Seasoned Corn Grab and Go Salads and Sandwiches Asst. Chicken Sandwich Panini Sandwiches Pizza Hut Pizza!! Chicken or Burgers Wednesday Crispy Chicken Strips Assorted Sauces Steamed California Blend Baked fries Dinner Roll Assorted pizza Grab & Go Salads and Sandwiches Chicken or Burgers Bosco Stick Assorted Pizzas Thursday Pasta Time!!! Rotini Pasta Marinara sauce or Meat sauce Warm Garlic Bread Italian ice Steamed Broccoli Chicken or Burgers Grab & Go Salads and Sandwiches Specialty Pizza Panini Sandwiches Friday Sandwich Time!! Chicken Parmesan Sandwich Or Homemade Calzones Crispy Fries Grab and Go Salads And sandwiches Assorted Pizza Bosco sticks |
GEAUGA COUNTY MAPLE FESTIVAL QUEEN/KING CONTEST
We are now accepting applications for the Geauga County Maple Festival’s Queen and King & Juniors Contest. Applications can be found on the Maple Festival’s website at www.maplefestival.com. The contest is now open to freshman through seniors residing or attending school in Geauga county. The deadline to enter is 2/21 for Junior pageants and 2/29 for Queens/King.
This year has a first prize scholarship for the winning contestant as well as other prizes and perks!
If you need more information, please contact:
Angie May
queens@maplefestival.com440-487-3224
Thank you for your assistance!
Angie May
Maple Festival Queen’s committee
We are now accepting applications for the Geauga County Maple Festival’s Queen and King & Juniors Contest. Applications can be found on the Maple Festival’s website at www.maplefestival.com. The contest is now open to freshman through seniors residing or attending school in Geauga county. The deadline to enter is 2/21 for Junior pageants and 2/29 for Queens/King.
This year has a first prize scholarship for the winning contestant as well as other prizes and perks!
If you need more information, please contact:
Angie May
queens@maplefestival.com440-487-3224
Thank you for your assistance!
Angie May
Maple Festival Queen’s committee
Recreational Programs
Fee Reminders
School fees are due to Chardon Local Schools. Payable at your student's individual school.
Please look at your student's Infinite Campus account under “Fees” to see what is owed for each child.
When you are looking at the fees, if something does not look right or your student has dropped a class and it is still showing, please call so that it can be corrected.
Important Reminder: ALL SENIOR FEES ARE DUE IN FULL PRIOR TO GRADUATION.
Direct all of your calls to Mrs. McBride.
440-285-4057 x. 1441
Please look at your student's Infinite Campus account under “Fees” to see what is owed for each child.
When you are looking at the fees, if something does not look right or your student has dropped a class and it is still showing, please call so that it can be corrected.
Important Reminder: ALL SENIOR FEES ARE DUE IN FULL PRIOR TO GRADUATION.
Direct all of your calls to Mrs. McBride.
440-285-4057 x. 1441
Stay Warm!
Douglas Murray, Principal
Douglas Murray, Principal
2/4/2020
The Week In Reflection: 2/7
This week was filled with so many amazing experiences for our students. Our students were actively engaged in applying the standards being taught to their learning experiences, parents came in for our last conference night of the year, meetings commenced for CCP/ Curriculum Information and Career Based Intervention, clubs were meeting after school, and numerous sporting events commenced. It was a very busy week at school.
One of the most exciting times of the year began with our school counselors presenting our program of studies and course offerings to each grade level. Enclosed inside of the beginning of this week's edition of the Week in Reflection you will see our posted program of studies and the presentation that we shared with parents.
One of the most exciting times of the year began with our school counselors presenting our program of studies and course offerings to each grade level. Enclosed inside of the beginning of this week's edition of the Week in Reflection you will see our posted program of studies and the presentation that we shared with parents.
2020-2021 Program of Studies
CCP/Curriculum Night Presentation
Important Dates
February 4th - Curriculum Night (CCP information night) presentation above.
February 3-7: Course recommendations/registration entered into IC (this is for teachers to recommend the next level course for students in core classes only)
February 3, 4, 7,10:- scheduling presentations to grade 8-11 students during Topper Time (2/8 current juniors, 2/11 current sophomores, 2/12 current freshmen, and 2/15 current 8th
(CSS)
February 5th: Course registration open to all students
March 9th: 7th to 8th grade/ new students presentation at the LGIR--6:30PM
February 3-7: Course recommendations/registration entered into IC (this is for teachers to recommend the next level course for students in core classes only)
February 3, 4, 7,10:- scheduling presentations to grade 8-11 students during Topper Time (2/8 current juniors, 2/11 current sophomores, 2/12 current freshmen, and 2/15 current 8th
(CSS)
February 5th: Course registration open to all students
March 9th: 7th to 8th grade/ new students presentation at the LGIR--6:30PM
ACT Resources
In the coming weeks, our students will be taking the ACT. There are a number of resources to help them prepare, including the opportunity to take a practice test, and use free personalized resources with ACT® Academy™.
ACT Academy - Free Personalized Practice
Information for Students - Practice Test
ACT Academy - Free Personalized Practice
Information for Students - Practice Test
February 25: ACT/ Core Value Day
ACT and Blended Learning Day
What you need to know:
What: ACT Test ... Tuesday, February 25th, all Juniors will be taking the ACT at Chardon High School.
Why: The fourth year of the state requirement to administer the ACT or SAT to Juniors as a pathway to graduation.
Questions about ACT/SAT Requirement
Blended Learning Day
The following expectations will be required for each grade level:
ELA Specific: Students in the following classes need to arrive no later than 8:45 AM for their field trip. Departure is at 9:00 AM. Students will return at 2:15 PM
ELA classes scheduled to attend a field trip on Feb 25, 2020 (130 students)
Mrs. Deshetler 8 Honors (ENG IH)
Ms.Tersigni and Mrs. Downs ICP
Ms.Tersigni and Mr. Lichtinger IICP
Senior Auburn Career Center Students: Report to CHS at 10:25 AM for Bus Departure
CEVEC will be in session for our students who attend.
All students listed above do NOT need to fill out the Google Form
Eighth Grade, Freshman, Sophomores, and Seniors must complete a Google Form to show attendance for the day, along with demonstrating what activities, services, and achievements took place during the blended day.
Seniors:
Eighth Graders, Freshman, and Sophomores:
Need some ideas? Check out these examples
Why creating a culture surrounding the principles of servant leadership matters today.
The Google Form will be sent out on 2/24.
A downloadable document is available below.
What you need to know:
What: ACT Test ... Tuesday, February 25th, all Juniors will be taking the ACT at Chardon High School.
Why: The fourth year of the state requirement to administer the ACT or SAT to Juniors as a pathway to graduation.
Questions about ACT/SAT Requirement
- For Testing Day:
- Juniors must report to school at 7:30. Auburn Career Center Juniors will stay at CHS for the testing. Pre-administration begins at 7:30. All testing will start thereafter.
- All materials will be available for pickup by 7:00 in the Guided Study Area.
- Teachers need to be in the testing room and ready to administer the pre-administration and test by 7:25
- Staff should dress comfortably in tennis shoes that do not make noise when walking in the room.
- Students will report to assigned rooms. Rooms will be posted for students by Friday, February 21.
- Students must present ID (or be recognized by staff) for attendance purposes.
- Students are not permitted to use phones or other technology devices at any time in the testing room. Do not collect technology devices.
- Testing manuals will be available with testing materials.
- Additional Supplies (Pencils, Calculators) will be available to students as needed.
- Students need to complete the pre-administration prior to testing. This will happen at the start of our testing session.
- Students are permitted to leave when time is up and all materials have been collected. When students leave, they may leave the building or head quietly to the cafeteria.
- Breaks- Not all rooms will take breaks at the same time. Students must use the restroom near student services or go to the cafeteria during a break. Any snacks may be consumed during breaks.
- Individual Breaks- If a student needs a break during testing, they will be escorted to the restroom/nurse. They may not receive additional time for testing.
Blended Learning Day
The following expectations will be required for each grade level:
ELA Specific: Students in the following classes need to arrive no later than 8:45 AM for their field trip. Departure is at 9:00 AM. Students will return at 2:15 PM
ELA classes scheduled to attend a field trip on Feb 25, 2020 (130 students)
Mrs. Deshetler 8 Honors (ENG IH)
Ms.Tersigni and Mrs. Downs ICP
Ms.Tersigni and Mr. Lichtinger IICP
Senior Auburn Career Center Students: Report to CHS at 10:25 AM for Bus Departure
CEVEC will be in session for our students who attend.
All students listed above do NOT need to fill out the Google Form
Eighth Grade, Freshman, Sophomores, and Seniors must complete a Google Form to show attendance for the day, along with demonstrating what activities, services, and achievements took place during the blended day.
Seniors:
- Students will focus on components of their Capstone Senior Project as part of the pathways to graduation.
- Tasks to be completed include:
- Meeting with a mentor for a shadowing experience
- Physically completing a portion of the project
- Shadow a professional in an area of interest for future employment
- Complete 1 or more journals with a log of hours
- Prepare final Capstone Project Presentation
- Prepare a final reflective essay
Eighth Graders, Freshman, and Sophomores:
- Students will focus on community service with a focus on the Core Values.
- Students must reflect on their experience by completing the Google Form
Need some ideas? Check out these examples
Why creating a culture surrounding the principles of servant leadership matters today.
The Google Form will be sent out on 2/24.
A downloadable document is available below.
CHS Choirs
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On Monday, February 3rd, CHS Choir students attended a concert at Severance Hall featuring the choir of St. Olaf College (Northfield, Minnesota). The St. Olaf Choir is the finest collegiate choir in the US and has a long history of excellence in choral singing. Among their ten concert stops during the tour, they will be performing at Carnegie Hall (NYC). The concert was beautiful and profound. Our students were inspired by the beautiful voices and messages of hope and peace.
Chardon High School Academic Decathlon
The Chardon High School Academic Decathlon team traveled to the regional competition at Lakeland Community College on Saturday, February 1st and came away with 35 individual medals for their effort. Medals included 11 bronze, 10 silver, and 14 gold! In a first for a Chardon team, medals came in all 10 disciplines! Team member Kaylie Malloy's judged speech was so strong that she was asked to deliver it again to a full auditorium in "Speech Showcase". One of only 3 competitors chosen for the honor.
It has been a pleasure to coach this group of hard working students. Can't wait for state competition! - Allen Herner
It has been a pleasure to coach this group of hard working students. Can't wait for state competition! - Allen Herner
Kaylie Malloy
Team members L-R Megan MacCartney, Paige Yamamoto, Meredith McKeon, Kaylie Malloy, Betsy Lessick, Reese Schneider, Josh Campbell, Brendan Sarbach, Hannah Holbert, Jake Schneider, Nathan Eads
NHS
The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Congratulations to our new inductees to NHS! (Noted in Bold)
Academic Decathlon
| Juniors Brittany Adams Katherine Giza Kyle Nelson Whitney Beorn James Granger Christen Niedzielski Emily Brush Madison Hauser Brianna Nieset Christopher Carter Julia Jeckering Jenna Oriani Logan Coles Tucker Keeney Louisa Piotrkowski Catherine Condon Karen Landies Peter Robie Gabriele Cross Elizabeth Love Zoe Shive Jesse Decipeda Paige Lucic Emily Sivula John Dinko Darcy Maas Jacob Stephans Jessica Drake Mary McCauley Kathleen Suszynski Terry Finger Olivia Means Jack Sweet Thomas Fowle Mackenzie Morris Elliott Tyminski Anna Gerstner Mackenzie Morrison Jonah Zeiger Jeffery Fletcher Cade McDevitt Riley Zelazny Andrea Mann Campbell Tierney Mary Kate Douglas Abigail Atchley Emily Browne Angelo Ferrante Taylor Cox Molly Kosir Morgan Debevec Marijke Mendeszoon Abigail Breznai | Sophomores Charlotte Bennett Lauren Alexander Audrey Nelson Daniel Brill Joseph Joaquin Alexis Jackson Morgan Fisher Matthew Organiscak Julia Carter Katherine Snyder Paige Yamamoto Sierra Zarcone Jessica Zalar Georgia Riendeau Derek Mardula Claire Suszynski Sebastian Marker Shea Finger Tyler Edwards Olivia Nelson Isabella Glauser Luke Danison Julia Gray Christopher Gehrke Sierra Feller Paige Patrick Olivia White Leah Ward Elizabeth Daugherty Samantha Brown Ashley Nieset Kyle Maronde Andrew Nelson |
Images of the Week
Science
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Gel electrophoresis using dyes in Honors Biology
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ELA
Great Lakes Theater actors came into ELA classes this week. Above are pictures from Ms. Biernacki's Satire class. The actors are connecting themes of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This week, the students have learned about relationships, Shakespeare, and how to make stage fighting look convincing! They had a blast!
Business
Susan Kosakowski, from the Bowling Green State University College of Business, traveled to Chardon High School on Thursday, February 6th to deliver a surprise to senior Victor Rosace. She brought with her the news that Victor had been accepted into the College of Business and that he will receive a $1000 scholarship. The scholarship, one of only ten of its kind, is part of Bowling Green's faculty ambassador program. Mr. Herner, CHS business teacher, acts as a liaison to the BGSU College of Business and Chardon students who are accepted into the program are eligible for the scholarship. A special thank you to Mr. Brown who gave up time in his Multivariable Calculus class to make this special event happen.
Sports Showcase of the Week: WRC Meet
Piece of the Week
This piece was painted on Photoshop!
Jocelyn Williams
Grade 12
“Self Portrait”
Digital Painting
Grade 12
“Self Portrait”
Digital Painting
American Mathematics Competition
Congratulations the 54 ambitious students who participated in the American Mathematics Competition (AMC 10/12) competition during late start this week on Wednesday, February 5. This nationally recognized test covers a wide range of mathematical topics. All the problems require creativity, analytical thinking and problem solving skills to solve. Results of the competition will be posted at the beginning of March. Shoutout to all student participants who were willing to step up to this challenge: Lauren Alexander, Abby Atchley, Charlie Bates, Charlotte Bennett, Lucy Beorn, Emily Brush, Abigail Carson, Madeline Christie, Logan Coles, Jordan Cvelar, Brad Duchon, Austin Dumm, Natalie Dumm, Jack Dvorak, Nathan Eads, Tate Farinacci, Morgan Fisher, Grace Fuller, Natalie Fullerman, Caroline Gaertner, Grace Gaernter, Ethan Gaspar, Evan Germ, Mitsy Gideon, Charlotte Herbruck, Jack Horton, Jeremy Kosir, Molly Kosir, Alex Koulder, Kyle Kovats, Donald Kuhl, Zane Kuhnle, Sebastian Manker, Meghan Martin, Olivia Means, Jackson Melin, Jack Myers, Paige Nells, Andrew Nelson, Isha Patel, Liam Richards, Jacob Schneider, Katarina Schneider, Kenzie Schuman, Nicole Secic, Emma Silk, Toby Skidmore, Katie Snyder, Alison Stupi, Julianna Sweet, Emily Tomasch, Frankie Walland, Shawn Youdath, and Sierra Zarcone.
The Learning Commons Newsletter
Ski/Snowboard Club
The Ski/Snowboard Club is excited to announce a day trip to Holiday Valley Ski Resort in New York. The trip is planned for Saturday, March 7 and is open to all students at the high school (grades 8-12). Students do NOT have to currently be part of the ski club to participate in this opportunity. If your son/daughter is interested please see the attached flyer for more details, including an overview of the itinerary for the day. Space for this opportunity is limited to just one bus, so please make sure your son/daughter turns in his/her registration to Miss Fisher as soon as possible! If you have any questions, please email Alison Fisher at alison.fisher@chardonschools.org
ICYMI: CHS Core Values and PBIS: Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
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Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an approach schools can use to improve school safety and promote positive behavior. It also helps schools decide how to respond to a child who misbehaves. Over the last two decades at Chardon High School, we have created programs such as Freshman Mentoring, AC4P, Core Values Teams, #UTopper Club, Intentional Acts of Kindness, School Spirit, and positive relationship building and soft skills focus to help build up our school culture.
At its heart, PBIS calls on schools to teach kids about behavior, just as they would teach about any other subject—like reading or math. PBIS recognizes that kids can only meet behavior expectations if they know what the expectations are. A hallmark of a school using PBIS is that everyone knows what’s appropriate behavior.
We are building off our focus on the PBIS Matrix of behaviors that align with our core values and targeted outcomes that we worked on last school year. This week students and staff had the opportunity to recognize the positive behaviors and acts of kindness in a Google Form.
We have been blessed to work with local businesses that have been extremely kind to us. Here is the form that students and staff (within the Chardon domain) can fill out. Keep recognizing the good around you!
At its heart, PBIS calls on schools to teach kids about behavior, just as they would teach about any other subject—like reading or math. PBIS recognizes that kids can only meet behavior expectations if they know what the expectations are. A hallmark of a school using PBIS is that everyone knows what’s appropriate behavior.
We are building off our focus on the PBIS Matrix of behaviors that align with our core values and targeted outcomes that we worked on last school year. This week students and staff had the opportunity to recognize the positive behaviors and acts of kindness in a Google Form.
We have been blessed to work with local businesses that have been extremely kind to us. Here is the form that students and staff (within the Chardon domain) can fill out. Keep recognizing the good around you!
DC Trip: Second payment February 7th (TODAY) ($100)
Dear Eighth Graders and Eighth Grade Parents,
We are so excited about our trip to Washington, D.C.! There is so much to look forward to, and spring is a beautiful time of year to be in our nation’s capital. School-sponsored tours are essential elements of our academic programs at Chardon High School. Our eighth-graders will have the opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. on a curriculum-based overnight field trip from May 4-6, 2020.
The following are the guidelines for this trip. The cost of the trip is $445. This includes all meals (except lunch Monday), lodging, and guided experiences. Payment plan: first payment November 15th ($245), second payment February 7th ($100), and third payment March 13th ($100) or full payment on November 15th. Payments can be made on Infinite Campus or a check (made out to Chardon Board of Education) through the CHS business office. All school fees (including athletic fees) must be paid prior to the second trip payment date February 7, 2020.
While every effort will be made to honor room requests, CHS reserves the right to assign hotel rooms and bus assignments. Violation of our core values may eliminate eligibility for the trip. If a student’s eligibility is removed, any payments made to the tour company will not be refunded. Students and parents understand that all school rules and Chardon Local School District Board of Education Policies and Procedures are in effect. If there are any disciplinary issues on the trip, the administration reserves the right to require your child to be picked up at the parents’ or guardians’ expense.
Please direct all questions to douglas.higham@chardonschools.org
Trip Presentation from November is enclosed.
We are so excited about our trip to Washington, D.C.! There is so much to look forward to, and spring is a beautiful time of year to be in our nation’s capital. School-sponsored tours are essential elements of our academic programs at Chardon High School. Our eighth-graders will have the opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. on a curriculum-based overnight field trip from May 4-6, 2020.
The following are the guidelines for this trip. The cost of the trip is $445. This includes all meals (except lunch Monday), lodging, and guided experiences. Payment plan: first payment November 15th ($245), second payment February 7th ($100), and third payment March 13th ($100) or full payment on November 15th. Payments can be made on Infinite Campus or a check (made out to Chardon Board of Education) through the CHS business office. All school fees (including athletic fees) must be paid prior to the second trip payment date February 7, 2020.
While every effort will be made to honor room requests, CHS reserves the right to assign hotel rooms and bus assignments. Violation of our core values may eliminate eligibility for the trip. If a student’s eligibility is removed, any payments made to the tour company will not be refunded. Students and parents understand that all school rules and Chardon Local School District Board of Education Policies and Procedures are in effect. If there are any disciplinary issues on the trip, the administration reserves the right to require your child to be picked up at the parents’ or guardians’ expense.
Please direct all questions to douglas.higham@chardonschools.org
Trip Presentation from November is enclosed.
Topper Bistro
 | Monday Hilltopper Chicken Bowl Mashed Potatoes Homemade Gravy Seasoned Corn Grab and Go Salads and Sandwiches Bosco Sticks Spicy Chicken Sandwich Assorted Pizzas Chicken or Burgers Tuesday Walking Taco Bar Taco beef Roasted corn Mexican Rice Assorted Toppings Pizza Hut Pizza!! Grab & Go Salads and Sandwiches Asst. Chicken Sandwiches Panini Sandwiches Chicken or Burgers Wednesday Back by popular demand... Boneless Wing Wednesday Steamed California Blend Baked fries Dinner Roll Assorted pizza Grab & Go Salads and Sandwiches Chicken or Burgers Bosco Sticks Assorted Pizzas Thursday Pasta Time!!! Penne Pasta Marinara sauce or Meatballs Warm Garlic Bread Italian ice Steamed Broccoli Chicken or Burgers Grab & Go Salads and Sandwiches Specialty Pizza Panini Sandwiches Friday Sandwich Time!! Chili and Cheese Hot Dog Green peppers and onions Crispy Fries Grab and Go Salads And sandwiches Assorted Pizza Bosco Sticks |
Opportunities
This camp has wonderful reviews from kids who have attended. This free camp is open to any child 6-18 whose family has been touched by cancer. Please see the flyer enclosed for details.
https://www.campkesem.org/
https://www.campkesem.org/find-a-camp/camp-kesem-at-case-western-reserve-university
https://www.campkesem.org/
https://www.campkesem.org/find-a-camp/camp-kesem-at-case-western-reserve-university
Coming Up: News You Can Use
Photo credit: Grant Segall, The Plain Dealer
On Friday, February 21st, Actively Caring for People, Chardon Service Learning, and Teen Leadership students from Chardon High School will be hosting our 8th annual Heart to Heart Senior Citizen Valentines dance. This event is a celebration of healthy aging. With the help of the Geauga Department of Aging and University Hospitals, the students of Chardon want to break down the generation gap and demonstrate to senior citizens that high school students have a lot more in common with them than either realizes. This is achieved by sharing a meal and dancing. Park elementary school second graders will also participate by singing to the seniors and reading their poetry that they developed in class. At the end of the event. the seniors win amazing gifts in a raffle donated by the students and local businesses.
Core Values in Action
Thanks for reading, have a great weekend with family and friends!
Douglas Murray, Principal
Douglas Murray, Principal
