Blended Learning DayI love to help out wherever I can and I love to show the core values and represent chardon. This was a phenomenal week of learning and serving at Chardon High School. While the 12th graders were working on their Senior Projects, Juniors were taking the ACT...our Freshman and Sophomore students were demonstrating our core values to their families, neighbors, and community. As you can see from the word cloud image (noted above), students spent their day focusing on numerous areas of service. From helping a sick sibling to serving a community member--students modeled our core values on the first day of Spring. We are extremely grateful for your flexibility while we administered the ACT Test. Moving forward to next year, we will continue to communicate ways that we can meet the needs of all of our students. Topper TimeStudents in Mrs. Ricci's and Ms. Tekavec's third quarter Topper Time made (86) red baby beanies/hats for the American Heart Association's "Little Heads, Big Hearts" drive and made (34) blankets for Project Linus. Some students learned how to crochet and the "veterans" fine-tuned their crochet skills learning new techniques. *Community Members*-Mrs. Ricci is accepting any donations of all colors of yarn and fleece to continue these great service projects. She can be contacted at Karin.Ricci@chardonschools.org Senior InformationEach year, I share this information with students, and parents to help families prepare for this extraordinary time of the year. End of the year calendar: March/April/ MaySchool Fees * ALL Students When you check your student's grades in Infinite Campus also check their School Fees. Statements will not be sent to grade 9 or 10. It is your responsibility to monitor your student's fees. All Spring Sports adjustments have been made and the process of recording payments that have come in previous to the fee was posted in Infinite Campus takes a while. You may see a surplus recorded for your student. This can be from a class fee or workbook fee canceled, changed or an adjustment for 2nd or 3rd sport has been made. If you have any questions please call Mrs. McBride 440-286-0441. SENIORS There are about 100 Seniors that have NOT purchase a cap & gown. If you have not ordered on please see or call Mrs. McBride. These need to be ordered A.S.A.P. If you are planning not to participate in the commencement let Mrs. McBride know that also. Thanks for your attention to these important matters. AIR Test InformationAs we enter April, we are continuing our preparations at Chardon High School for the upcoming AIR exams. The AIR exams are end-of-course exams mandated by the state of Ohio, and students earn graduation points regarding their results. Students will take the AIR exams as described below:
To maximize learning while administering the AIR exams, students will test during late-start on April 11, 18, 25, and May 2. The bell schedule for those testing dates will be as follows: AIR Testing - 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM 2nd period - 10:34 AM - 11:39 AM 4A period - (Lunch 11:43 AM - 12:13 PM) 12:17 PM - 1:21 PM 4B period - 11:43 AM - 12:13 PM (Lunch 12:17 AM - 12:47 PM) 12:51 PM - 1:21 PM 4C period - 11:43 AM - 12:47 PM (Lunch 12:51 PM - 1:21 PM) 6th period - 1:25 PM - 2:30 PM Testing will begin promptly at 7:30 AM, and it is imperative that your student is at school on time on their assigned testing day. In order to accommodate schedules of CHS, Auburn, and CCP students, the bell schedule on each Thursday after AIR exams will be adjusted, with classes concluding at 12:35 PM on April 12, 19, 26, and May 3. The bell schedule for Thursday, April 12, 19, 26, and May 3 will be as follows: 1st period - 7:30 AM - 8:35 AM 3rd period - 8:39 AM - 9:44 AM 7th period - 9:48 AM - 10:53 AM 5A period - (Lunch 10:57 AM - 11:27 AM) 11:31 AM - 12:35 PM 5B period - 10:57 - 11:27 AM (Lunch 11:31 AM - 12:01 PM ) 12:05 PM - 12:35 PM 5C period - 10:57 PM - 12:01 PM (Lunch 12:05 PM - 12:35 PM) Transportation will continue to operate at the normally scheduled times. If a student is not testing on a particular day and needs transportation to school, they will be picked up at their normal time and report to school (students not testing and who arrive before their first class will wait in the cafeteria). Student Example 1: A freshman student enrolled in Algebra 1 and English 1 will report to CHS by 7:30 AM on April 11 (for the ELA 1 exam) and May 2 (for the Algebra 1 exam). He/she does not need to report to school until 10:34 AM on April 18 and April 25 because he/she will not be taking the US Government, US History, or Biology exams. Student Example 2: A senior student currently enrolled in second semester US Government (not first semester US Government) will report to CHS by 7:30 AM on May 2nd (for the US Government exam) . He/she does not need to report to school until 10:34 AM on April 11, 18, and 25 because he/she will not be taking an ELA, Algebra 1, or Geometry exam. Students taking AIR exams should bring their Chromebook (fully charged), as well as a pair of headphones. We will provide extra sets of headphones, if students are unable to procure them. Thank you for your patience and attention as we continue our preparations for the upcoming AIR exams. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Chardon High School Guidance Department at (440) 285-4060. The enclosed visual will help our students understand the day. AP TestsJust a reminder that the AP (Advanced Placement) Exam registration period opened on March 12. The College Board has set the AP Exam fee at $94/test this year. Your child will receive registration information during the week of 3/5. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that all students enrolled in an AP class register for the AP Exam. Please plan for this upcoming expense. If you feel your child qualifies for a fee reduction through College Board, please reach out to Tim Hurlbut at timothy.hurlbut@chardonschools.org in the Counseling Dept. Save the Date: Inside My Head - The Pressures on Teenagers Please save the date for an important event planned by our student-led prevention groups. Hear from students, staff and community professionals about the issues facing high school students today. Thursday, April 5th 6:30 to 8:30 p.m at Chardon High School It is hard to believe that we are at the dawn of Spring Break! Looking back at all of the phenomenal work that our students and staff have accomplished this year is quite impressive. I cannot express (in simple words) how grateful I am for the extraordinary students that we educate at Chardon High School.
Spring provides us the opportunity to transition into a new season of growth. With such a LONG winter, we are all ready and optimistic for the snow to melt, and for new growth to spring from the earth. Long winters can often create a lull and lethargy to our energy--not to mention a ton of yard work. Throughout the long winter, the one guiding light each day are the students. They are kind, humorous, compassionate, and engaging. We truly have amazing students at Chardon High School! Take time this break to refresh, unplug, and spend time outside. I am looking forward to some personal time with my family---together! Have a beautiful break! Douglas Murray Principal Tuesday, March 20On March 20th, all Junior students will be completing the ACT Test. This is the second year in which Ohio School Districts are required to administer this test to Juniors as a pathway towards graduation. To properly administer this test, there are specific guidelines that must be followed which include uninterrupted testing time. In order to achieve this testing environment, Chardon High School will implement a blended learning day. This means that Seniors, Freshman, and Sophomores will not be permitted to enter the school building this day. To repeat Seniors, Freshman, and Sophomores should not report to school on March 20th. Juniors: On March 20th, you need to report to school by 7:30. Please do not be late. Testing rooms will be posted on March 19th and during the morning of March 20th. If you are testing, you must bring a photo ID to be admitted into your testing room. This can be a State ID or your school ID issued at the beginning of the year. Student are reminded to wear comfortable clothing and come prepared with an ACT approved calculator and pencils. Students are not permitted to use any electronic device during testing. Cell phones and Chromebooks need to be turned off. Any use of electronic devices can result in your test score being invalidated. Testing will take approximately 3 to 4 hours. Students will not be permitted to leave until all test materials have been collected from their testing rooms. Following testing, students are permitted to leave school for the remainder of the day. The cafeteria will offer snacks for sale, however a full lunch will not be served. Any student without transportation is permitted to stay in the cafeteria until regular dismissal time. Please see Mr. Murray, Mr. Higham, Mr. Bandiera, or your school counselor if you have additional questions regarding the ACT. Freshman, sophomores, and seniors One more time, do not report to school on March 20th. On this day, students will be required to complete an outside of school assignment and report on it via the Google Form that will be shared with you on Monday. Seniors will complete assignments as part of your Senior Project. You can complete activities such as meeting your mentor, working on portions of the project, shadow a professional in an area of future employment, complete journals, work on your presentation, or prepare your final reflection essay. Once this work is completed, pleas log this on the Google Form that will be sent to you on Monday. Freshman and sophomores are working on a blended learning experience with a focus on the Core Values: Community, Humility, Achievement, Respect, Dignity, Optimism, and Nurture. Please take this day to complete some form of community service. Help your parent, grandparent, or neighbor. Think of a way you can demonstrate our core values to those outside of our building. Chardon students are outstanding and we want you to demonstrate this to our community. Please complete a form of service reflected around our core values and log completion of your service in the Google Form which will be shared with you on Monday. Any senior student who does not currently have an English Class at Chardon High School should follow this assignment based upon our core values. Failure to complete these assignments may result in an unapproved absence. If you have any questions, please see the Chardon High School Administrators. The link sent to Infinite Campus and Gmail accounts will become active the week of 3/19/2018 Download the PDF from the last several communications. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Murray, Mr. Bandiera, or Mr. Higham at Chardon High School (440) 285-4057. Winter Sports AwardsThe CHS winter sports teams all experienced a great deal of success in the 2017-18 season. Most impressively, each team overcame considerable adversity to earn their success. GYMNASTICS: The gymnastics team repeated as WRC Champions, finished second in the Sectional meet, fifth and districts and qualified as a team for the OHSAA State Gymnastics Meet for the second consecutive year. The team finished the year 7th in the state. Senior Kayla Benjamin and freshman Margaret Hamulak qualified for the individual state meet in the Floor Exercise, and Kayla finished 8th to earn All-Ohio honors. SWIMMING: The girls swim team won the WRC Championship, placed 3rd in the Sectional meet and 7th at the District meet, earning several berths in the OHSAA State Meet: 200 Medley Relay team of Sarah Bennett, Katarina Valentic, Jayne Sopenski and Katherine Jerry; 200 Free Relay of Bennett, Anne Evans, Sopenski and Jerry; Katherine Jerry individually in the 50 Free and 100 Free; and Sarah Bennett individually in the 100 Back. The boys swim team finished 8th in the Sectional meet and qualified the most individuals for the OHSAA District Meet in program history. WRESTLING: The CHS Wrestling team finished 4th at the Sectional meet and qualified six wrestlers for the District Meet. Sam Eldridge, a three-time WRC Champion, and Jake Hamulak qualified for the OHSAA State Wrestling Meet. Jake finished 8th at 113 pounds to earn All-Ohio honors and was the first Hilltopper Sophomore to qualify for the state meet since 1995. GIRLS BASKETBALL: The team began the season 2-6, and turned their season around to finish 14-11. In the process, the girls won a Sectional championship by defeating Mentor 62-58 at Mentor to advance to the District Tournament. BOYS BASKETBALL: The began the season 0-3, and then ran off seven wins in a row on their way to posting a 14-10 record, the most boys' basketball wins since 2006. Alex Sulka surpassed the 1,000 career point mark,established a new career scoring record and was named the WRC Player of the Year. Book ClubThis spring marks the 14th year of the College Prep Senior Book Club, a collaborative project between the CHS Language Arts Department, the CHS Media Center, and the Chardon Public Library. Every spring, groups of seniors each select a book to read independently and then discuss and analyze collectively during weekly book club meetings in a cafe atmosphere set up in the CHS media center. This project-based learning (PBL) activity empowers students to read literature that they enjoy, think critically about literary analysis, and communicate their ideas with peers as they prepare for college and careers. The final step in this PBL activity is for students to creatively present their analyses of their books to their peers and educators. Now Playing: Evita
As First Lady of Argentina, she aligns herself with the poor, winning herself, and Perón, popularity among Argentinians. Evita becomes a hero to the poor and the working class—and an enemy to the rich. A young and unknown revolutionary, Ché, narrates the rise and fall of the beloved matriarch of the Argentinian people. This blockbuster musical, made even more famous as a 1996 Hollywood film, shows both the righteous determination, and the ruthless power, of Argentina’s 20th century matriarch. Senior InformationEach year, I share this information with students, and parents to help families prepare for this extraordinary time of the year. End of the year calendar: March/April/ MaySchool Fees * ALL Students When you check your student's grades in Infinite Campus also check their School Fees. Statements will not be sent to grade 9 or 10. It is your responsibility to monitor your students fees. All Spring Sports adjustments have been made and the process of recording payments that have come in previous to the fee was posted in Infinite Campus takes a while. You may see a surplus recorded for your student. This can be from a class fee or workbook fee canceled, changed or an adjustment for 2nd or 3rd sport has been made. If you have any questions please call Mrs. McBride 440-286-0441. SENIORS There are about 100 Seniors that have NOT purchase a cap & gown. If you have not ordered on please see or call Mrs. McBride. These need to be ordered A.S.A.P. If you are planning not to participate in the commencement let Mrs. McBride know that also. Thanks for your attention to these important matters. AP TESTSJust a reminder that the AP (Advanced Placement) Exam registration period opened on March 12. The College Board has set the AP Exam fee at $94/test this year. Your child will receive registration information during the week of 3/5. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that all students enrolled in an AP class register for the AP Exam. Please plan for this upcoming expense. If you feel your child qualifies for a fee reduction through College Board, please reach out to Tim Hurlbut at timothy.hurlbut@chardonschools.org in the Counseling Dept. or Mr. Bandiera and he will help you with your questions and give you jelly beans. Topper BistroS.T.A.R.S-Supporting Tears, Anger, Remembrance and Sadness Beginning Tuesday, March 20th, Hospice of Western Reserve will be facilitating a group for students who have experienced a loss and would be interested in participating in a small group experience during the school day. Grief is a normal reaction to loss and the STARS group provides a caring and accepting space to assist students in the healing process. If you would like your student to participate or want more information please email joan.blackburn@chardonschools.org or contact guidance. Save the Date: Inside My Head - The Pressures on TeenagersPlease save the date for an important event planned by our student-led prevention groups. Hear from students, staff and community professionals about the issues facing high school students today. Thursday, April 5th 6:30 to 8:30 p.m at Chardon High School Next WeekMonday, March 19: NEW YORK CITY (SPANISH) TRIP PARENT MEETING 7:00 pm in the CHS cafeteria. Tuesday, March 20: ACT DAY/ BLENDED LEARNING DAY Wednesday, March 21: SPRING MEET THE TOPPERS 7:00 pm in the gym Thursday, March 22: SPAIN/FRANCE/ITALY TRIP 7:00pm in the media center Monday, March 26- April 2: SPRING BREAK Douglas Murray
Principal Tuesday, March 20On March 20th, all Junior students will be completing the ACT Test. This is the second year in which Ohio School Districts are required to administer this test to Juniors as a pathway towards graduation.
To properly administer this test, there are specific guidelines that must be followed which include uninterrupted testing time. In order to achieve this testing environment, Chardon High School will implement a blended learning day. This means that Seniors, Freshman, and Sophomores will not be permitted to enter the school building this day. To repeat Seniors, Freshman, and Sophomores should not report to school on March 20th. Juniors: On March 20th, you need to report to school by 7:30. Please do not be late. Testing rooms will be posted on March 19th and during the morning of March 20th. If you are testing, you must bring a photo ID to be admitted into your testing room. This can be a State ID or your school ID issued at the beginning of the year. Student are reminded to wear comfortable clothing and come prepared with an ACT approved calculator and pencils. Students are not permitted to use any electronic device during testing. Cell phones and Chromebooks need to be turned off. Any use of electronic devices can result in your test score being invalidated. Testing will take approximately 3 to 4 hours. Students will not be permitted to leave until all test materials have been collected from their testing rooms. Following testing, students are permitted to leave school for the remainder of the day. The cafeteria will offer snacks for sale, however a full lunch will not be served. Any student without transportation is permitted to stay in the cafeteria until regular dismissal time. Please see Mr. Murray, Mr. Higham, Mr. Bandiera, or your school counselor if you have additional questions regarding the ACT. Freshman, sophomores, and seniors One more time, do not report to school on March 20th. On this day, students will be required to complete an outside of school assignment and report on it via the Google Form that will be shared with you on Monday. Seniors will complete assignments as part of your Senior Project. You can complete activities such as meeting your mentor, working on portions of the project, shadow a professional in an area of future employment, complete journals, work on your presentation, or prepare your final reflection essay. Once this work is completed, pleas log this on the Google Form that will be sent to you on Monday. Freshman and sophomores are working on a blended learning experience with a focus on the Core Values: Community, Humility, Achievement, Respect, Dignity, Optimism, and Nurture. Please take this day to complete some form of community service. Help your parent, grandparent, or neighbor. Think of a way you can demonstrate our core values to those outside of our building. Chardon students are outstanding and we want you to demonstrate this to our community. Please complete a form of service reflected around our core values and log completion of your service in the Google Form which will be shared with you on Monday. Any senior student who does not currently have an English Class at Chardon High School should follow this assignment based upon our core values. Failure to complete these assignments can result in an unapproved absence. If you have any questions, please see the Chardon High School Administrators. The #Finishline: Where Did The Time GO!“Are we there yet? Are we there yet?” We’re all familiar with those plaintive cries from the kids in the backseat. The end of the school year is a lot like those long car trips...but, wait...we are only starting the fourth quarter! We are stopping at a rest area...or are we? With the calamity day last week and relentless pockets of lake effect, some students feel that it is time to sit in the back seat and wait until they have idled through the finish line. Regardless of what grade that your son/daughter is in, the fourth quarter is the moment to finish...the moment to refine….and the moment to define who they are. Two decades of teaching and coaching have cemented in my mind the sheer purpose of preparing for beyond the finish line. Many students and athletes look at the endpoint of a year or season as the goal. The reality is that goals are defined well before the year, and season. I wouldn’t prepare for a state title without establishing the backward design model of off-season/pre-season/in-season preparedness. Likewise, school provides us with many finish lines to pause and reflect which culminates towards the ultimate finish line at commencement. Wherever you are plotted on the sixteen ‘quarter-markers’ along the high school experience, every stopping point is an opportunity to refine your purpose along the path. Think of it as ending the year WISEly. “W” stands for Willpower: At the end of any long project or school year, there’s a natural tendency to become idle. At such times, it takes willpower to see things through to the end. Our students don't necessarily know that yet. To help your son/daughter understand their emotions and develop the willpower they need, you can:
“I” stands for Initiative: When students are struggling with end-of-year motivation, it’s actually a great time to inspire them to reach within themselves and take the Initiative to manage their own learning processes and emotions. Encourage your son/daughter to:
“S” stands for Stamina: The grit it takes to stay focused and persevere-- day in, day out … and to work really hard to make the goal a reality takes stamina. This type of grit and stamina is a more reliable predictor of academic and professional success than IQ or talent. So, the end of the school year is actually a great opportunity to help your student strengthen this critical quality.
“E” stands for Enthusiasm: The ability to maintain enthusiasm over the long haul is an acquired skill. Teachers model creative ways of regenerating enthusiasm right up until the last day of class. The equation for student success is four main ingredients: Student Engagement, Parent/Guardian Encouragement, Teacher Strategies, and Clear Communication. When all of these “ingredients” are present--the outcomes are endless. The Motivated Student By helping your son/daughter finish the school year WISEly, you can ensure he or she develops the qualities needed to succeed not only for school, but in life. I will take complete ownership of the outcomes of this quarter, and work tirelessly to motivate every student and staff member to finish what they start. Ski Trip to New YorkThis past weekend a group of 14 students headed to Holiday Valley in New York on a ski trip. Holiday Valley got 16 inches of fresh snow the day before the trip which made for some really awesome conditions on the slopes and a really fun experience for the students. Miss Fisher, the adviser, would like to thank all the students that went on the trip for making the experience great. These students truly represented Chardon well! Free HarmonyFree Harmony headed to the Mentor Show Choir Festival on Saturday, March 3rd Math Department News: American Mathematics Competition (AMC) ResultsResults from the AMC problem solving competition are now in! Congratulations to Jessica Krebs for the highest score on the AMC 12. Congratulations to Natalie Dumm and Natalie Fullerman who tied for the highest score on the AMC 10. Other students in the top three included Joey Jeckering (AMC 12), Tyler Mothserbaugh (AMC 12) and Chris Carter (AMC 10). Great work! Thank you to all students who participated in this challenge. To find out your score please see your math teacher or stop by Miss Fisher's classroom (Room 307). Also, just a reminder that Math Club meets every Tuesday morning in room 307 from 6:45 to 7:30. Any student who enjoys math and would like to improve their problem solving skills is welcome to come join the fun. The Learning CenterThe Lav Report contains information on GO! Ask Act Achieve, which is a tool from INFOhio that students can use when working on a research assignment. This resource takes students through the research process. It begins with asking questions to find a topic, covers how to evaluate sources, and ends with a self-evaluation and presentation ideas. Check it out today! This month's Teacher Newsletter includes the latest digital enhancements to INFOhio content. Ancestry.com, Read Aloud, and Science Online have all undergone recent improvements. In addition, there is an article featuring current resources available from EBSCO. EBSCO provides several research databases to students and teachers through INFOhio, but there is so much more they offer. Links contained in the article lead to a science article, a literature lesson plan, and finally to a webinar summary that deals with "Asking Questions in the Age of Google". Something for everyone! Musical: Evita![]() Evita is based on the historical story of María Eva Duarte de Perón, a poor Argentinian girl who grows up to be the wife of the president of Argentina, worshipped by her people. As a young woman who longs for an acting career, fame, and fortune, Eva quickly learns that her feminine wiles hold power among a culture, and a political system, run by men. Once she makes it to Buenos Aires, Evita finds fame and power in her powers of seduction, eventually seducing the rising political figure, Juan Perón, who becomes the President of Argentina. As First Lady of Argentina, she aligns herself with the poor, winning herself, and Perón, popularity among Argentinians. Evita becomes a hero to the poor and the working class—and an enemy to the rich. A young and unknown revolutionary, Ché, narrates the rise and fall of the beloved matriarch of the Argentinian people. This blockbuster musical, made even more famous as a 1996 Hollywood film, shows both the righteous determination, and the ruthless power, of Argentina’s 20th century matriarch. ACT: Blended Learning DayChardon High School, in accordance with the Ohio Department of Education, will administer the ACT to all juniors (including students taking classes at Auburn Career Center, and students enrolled in CCP courses), on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Auburn classes for Juniors are cancelled for this day. Students who attend a CCP course in conflict with the ACT administration must make arrangements with their professor. Seniors who attend Auburn or CEVEC should attend their respective program. In accordance with the ODE, this is a one-time administration of the ACT, offered at no cost to the student/family. The ACT, a nationally-normed, college readiness exam, provides students and families college and career information. All juniors must report to the high school by 7:30 am on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. ALL other students (grades 9, 10, & 12) will have a blended learning day and should not report to Chardon High School this day (See below for details). All Juniors taking the ACT will be assigned testing locations at Chardon High School prior to testing. The testing protocols for administering the ACT are strictly enforced by the ACT.
Those students not completing the ACT (Freshman, Sophomores, and Seniors), must complete the following assignments outside of school to be counted as in attendance on this day. Failure to complete the assignment will result in an Unexcused Absence. The link sent to Infinite Campus and Gmail accounts will become active the week of 3/19/2018 Download the PDF If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Murray, Mr. Bandiera, or Mr. Higham at Chardon High School (440) 285-4057. Delay/ School ClosingDelayed Start: If we implement a delayed start (see schedule). We will move the end of the quarter to meet the educational needs of our students until Monday, March 12. School Closing: At this point, we have met our ceiling of days. If/When we enter into day (6) or even (7), the teachers need to create "blizzard bags" (Content/Curricular Relevance) for each class that you teach using either Google Classroom or Infinite Campus by 10:00 AM on the calamity day. We will move the end of the quarter to meet the educational needs of our students until Monday, March 12. Misc Details:
AP ExamsJust a reminder that the AP (Advanced Placement) Exam registration period will open on March 12. The College Board has set the AP Exam fee at $94/test this year. Your child will receive registration information during the week of 3/5. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that all students enrolled in an AP class register for the AP Exam. Please plan for this upcoming expense. If you feel your child qualifies for a fee reduction through College Board, please reach out to Tim Hurlbut at timothy.hurlbut@chardonschools.org in the Counseling Dept. YearbookAttention seniors and parents of seniors. If you have not submitted your senior picture for this year, be sure to get it into Mr. Hauber ASAP! Requirements for your senior picture:
Reconfiguration: CHSA resounding message from parents, staff, and community members throughout our analysis of reconfiguration has been that we need to unify as a district: in our message, in our purpose, and in our programming. We must unify as one district, because we are all Hilltoppers! Moving forward, we will be unifying under the Chardon Hilltopper brand. As part of this effort, we are calling attention to the core values firmly established in the culture and climate of Chardon High School: Transition Activities We understand that providing for a smooth transition to new schools will be important to our students. Building administrators are already working together to plan for spring and summer activities that will help students become comfortable with new schools. We recognize that change can be difficult and it often brings new challenges. This reconfiguration effort also provides us with an opportunity to reaffirm our purpose and align our school district for greater efficiency and effectiveness. There is still much work to be done: we must arrange for student schedules, further transportation planning, staffing assignments, and logistics of transitioning. I am confident we are prepared to meet these challenges moving into the future. Over the next several weeks, further communications will entail regarding details of staff meetings, parent meeting, and student communications. Recap: 7th Grade PresentationTopper BistroSap's-a-Risin'!
Swine Creek is also a featured stop on two drive-it-yourself tours on March 4 and 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tour maps with complete lists of participating sugar houses are available from the Ohio Maple Producers’ Northeast Ohio Maple Madness Tour and the Maple Producers of Northeast Ohio’s Maple Tour of Northeast Ohio. School Transportation remains in the CHS drive and Alcan until 2:45 PM. Car riders need to use the teacher lot as a means for picking up their children. The main drive is closed for car riders until 2:45 PM. We have adult supervision in the building if you choose to pick up your child at 2:45 PM in the main drive. The current configuration of our school with driveways, and parking lots are hard to change. Please be patient as we continue to assess ways to create proper dismissals. S.T.A.R.S-Supporting Tears, Anger, Remembrance and SadnessBeginning Tuesday, March 20th, Hospice of Western Reserve will be facilitating a group for students who have experienced a loss and would be interested in participating in a small group experience during the school day. Grief is a normal reaction to loss and the STARS group provides a caring and accepting space to assist students in the healing process. If you would like your student to participate or want more information please email joan.blackburn@chardonschools.org or contact guidance. Have a great weekend with family and friends,
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