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4/30/2019 The @chs_dmurray Week in Reflection: 5/3Carry A Pocketful of Sunshine Living in this region in Ohio we are used to four seasons...at times it feels like we live in only two: winter and second winter. The recent round of saturating rain only prolongs everything that we have to do at home, athletics, along with impacting so many of our residents that make a living working outdoors. Often during this season, it feels like we live outdoors with all of the drips, orange barrels, and cones we place to provide safety in our halls from the weathered years of an older building. We are very grateful to our maintenance and custodial staff that works so hard keeping our building together. The one shining light that we can hold onto is what we control with teaching and learning. This is where this weather helps us the most. With all of the rain lately, students and staff have been able to focus on their class goals and outcomes. It is amazing to reflect upon how quickly this time has come and gone this year. Embrace today, and enjoy the presence of each other as we close out this school year! Your Life, Your Choice
"Your Life, Your Choice," an awareness program for local students with the intent of educating them regarding the dangers of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, was presented in dramatic fashion using real-life scenarios and testimonies of people whose lives have been forever changed by crashes caused by drunken drivers. On Tuesday, April 29, students at Chardon High School attended Your Life, Your Choice and Parkside Church in Bainbridge. This program was first initiated in 2006 by Chagrin Falls Police Officer, Dick Goldsmith. Officer Goldsmith lost his daughter, Emily, in a tragic accident caused by a repeated drunken driving offender. The quiet, somber atmosphere permeated a gathering of more than 1,100 Geauga County high school seniors. Students came back to school moved by this presentation. We are grateful to the Geauga County Sheriff's office who sponsored this moving presentation.
CHS Thespian Induction The CHS Thespian Officers (Cameron Holt, Lydia Avery, and Grace Kilfoyle) hosted our annual Induction ceremony to honor our new members. The International Thespian Society was established in 1929. The organization is named for Thespis, the ancient Greek who, according to legend, stepped out from the chorus and became the first actor. The Society’s guiding principle is a dedication to excellence in educational theatre. The International Thespian Society honors those students who do theatre well. In order to become a member, students must first have dedicated over 100 hours to theater. Current members are Gwen Avery, Samantha Hess, Lydia Avery, Sylvia Fill, Cameron Holt, Grace Kilfoyle, Breanna Nickel, Heather Humbert, Marko Milic, and Andrea Diaz-Rodriguez. New Inductees are Brittany Adams, Ryan Brown, Caleigh Dawson, Hailey DeGeorge, Natalie Fullerman, Grace Jackson, Megan Mullaly, Claire Myeroff, Kyle Nelson, Ethan Peterson, Lou Piotrkowski, William Piotrkowski, Nimue Shive, Grace Turk, and Sofia Zampino. Graduating seniors were awarded their honor cords to wear with pride at commencement exercises on May 25.
Math Department News: American Mathematics Competition (AMC) Result Results from the AMC problem solving competition are in! Congratulations to Kyle Nelson for the highest score on the AMC 12. Congratulations to Jeffery Fletcher for the highest score on the AMC 10. Other students in the top three included Natalie Fullerman (AMC 12), Ashley Tice (AMC 12), Peter Robie (AMC 10), and Bradley Duchon (AMC 10). 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 6:30 to 7:20. Any student who enjoys math and would like to improve their problem solving skills is welcome to come join the fun. May CalendarThanks again for your flexibility as we managed and expedited thousands of state tests over the last several weeks. The block scheduling really helped minimize disruptions to class contact time. In the past, within our old schedule, class time would have been reduced significantly. Furthermore, the break in routine helped many of our students get proper rest. Enclosed is the calendar for the rest of the school year.  Prom: Tickets on Sale May 6-10 It is getting close to Prom season. As you prepare for the dance, I wanted to share some small details regarding tickets for this year. Tickets will be sold during lunch periods starting May 6-May 10. CCP and ACC students may see Mrs. Mihalek directly to purchase students outside of the marked lunch periods. The tickets will cost $75. We will not be using EventBrite for this dance due to the high sales tax based on ticket cost. Furthermore, the only students who need to sign a dance contract are those attending our dance from outside of CHS. Our high school students signed this contract at the beginning of the year. What: CHS Prom; May 18, 2019 6:00-11:00 PM Where: The American Croatian Lodge; Eastlake, OH Cost: $75/ticket (purchased at CHS: May 6-10) Guest Forms (See below) CHS Envirothon Team Headed to State Chardon High School's two Envirothon teams recently competed against forty-nine other teams at the regional finals where Team Red took 3rd place. The team won $300 for the school's Envirothon program and free tree seedlings. Team Red will head to Steubenville to compete in the State Ohio Envirothon at Franciscan University June 9-11. Congrats to advancing team members from left, Heather Humbert (captain), Marko Milic, Sofie Zampino, Nimue Shive, and Charlotte Bennett. Best of luck at State! The Learning CenterAttached is the May issue of the Learning Center newsletter. In it readers will find information on the Summer Community Read, Salt to the Sea. Students, parents and staff alike will benefit from this well-reviewed book about the sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff during WWII. This story of humanity's strength and resilience is sure to leave readers inspired. A second article gives some details (along with a link for more information) about a video contest sponsored by Khan Academy and Breakthrough Junior Challenge. Students ages 13-18 have until June 15, 2019 to enter for a $250,000 scholarship! Check it out! Senior HandbookEvery year, we publish the senior handbook to help assist parents and senior students with the many events that celebrate our graduating class. View this file online Here is the link for the sign up genius for the senior picnic . https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48AAA829A7F94-senior2 Prom Volunteers Needed Volunteer: Prom Ticket Sales DOBAMA THEATRE IS ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR THE 42ND ANNUAL MARILYN BIANCHI KIDS' PLAYWRITING FESTIVAL!Submissions are open for the next Marilyn Bianchi Kids’ Playwriting Festival. Since 1979 the MBKPF has been an integral part of Dobama Theatre’s mission to provide educational outreach programming. Our goal is to provide a platform for children to express their thoughts, hopes, dreams and creativity through the writing of original plays. THE RULES ARE SIMPLE Any student grades 1-12 can submit a play, whether home-schooled or attending a public, private or charter school – all are welcome!
Plays typed in a Word Document can be emailed to youngplaywrights@dobama.org.
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Chardon High School Drama Club Grade 8 & 9 Chardon High School Drama Club Grade 8 & 9 Sponsored by Geauga Lyric Theater Guild Spring 2019 presents A Vignette Play plus Music Sometimes we choose the way the world sees us. Black box - indestructible. Jewelry box - plain on the outside, shiny on the inside. Sometimes our box is defined by others - our parents, our friends, our enemies. A box built by others can feel small, confined, impossible. How do we handle the boxes imposed upon us because of our gender? Our race? From peer pressure? From parent pressure? Do we have to live with our box for the rest of our lives? Can we change? at Geauga Theater May 9 at 7pm and May 11 at 2pm Admission only $5 Service OpportunitySchool Fees 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 Topperettes and Majorettes  Attention CHS ladies! Tryouts for Topperettes and Majorettes are next week May 6th, 8th and 9th from 6 PM-7:30 PM and Friday May 10th beginning at 4PM. Tryouts will take place in the CHS Gym. See Ms. Lichtler in the band room with any questions! What A Weekend!  Fair School Funding PlanEducation Town Hall Community Members, Educators, Legislators! Mark the Date! May 4, 2019, 9:30-12:00, Chardon Middle School A panel presentation by State Rep. John Patterson Dr. Michael Hanlon, Supt. Chardon Schools Dr. Jerry Brockway, Supt. Ashtabula Co. Technical and Career Center Kevin Lillie, Geneva Schools Treasurer “Fair School Funding Plan” This is what we have all been waiting for—bringing fair funding to school districts! Have all your questions answered! Need info. Call Cheryl at 440-223-8711 Have a great weekend with family and friends!
Douglas Murray, Principal Seizing the Present Moment Time. This is one thing that is always inevitable. Yet, this one thing can be experienced differently by each of us. It is hard to believe how quickly our time has passed. Every second inside of every minute can pass how we choose to use it. If we chose to stare at a clock, time would feel like forever. The more we are all actively involved with tasks, events, and enjoyment--the faster time is experienced by each of us. The old adage, "Time flies when you are having fun" rings a persistent tone this time of year. Why? Mostly due to the constant movement, experiences, events, and activities that happen inside of the time that we are given. The last three months have been packed with events each week. Recently, I spoke to the senior class about all of the memories that they are making and how these moments should be cherished and remembered. These are great days for our class of 2019! Seniors: 20 school days can seem like a lifetime or can be a flash in front of you. Your 20 days are actually counting down to graduation....academically, you only have 16 days. The choice is yours. Seniors, it seems like the finish line has already come and gone...but there is still essential time left. Time for yourself, time for each other, time for learning, and memories to be made. You only graduate high school once, Embrace it, live each moment, be active in your choices. The choices that you make today can determine the person that you become. Be true to who you are and keep your eyes on the goal--you are too close to let go of your dreams. Juniors Your 20 school days are going to be relentless. Focus on managing your time on what you can control. Your job is your academics. Your job is transitioning into the leaders of our school. Your job remains clear; YOU matter, YOUR grades matter; YOUR decisions matter. Learn from those that have gone before you and seize little opportunities that arise. We believe in you. Sophomores Your 20 school days linger with a reminder that you are about to transition into a challenging year. Many of you are learning the difference between dependence versus independence. The time is now to walk the talk. You are just coming out of your shell, and wondering what is up, down, and around you. You have seen so many challenging moments with relationships, coursework, and leadership but you are wondering if anyone notices you. We do, but we are not going to hold your hand through this--it is time to choose. We will always be there for you. Freshman Your 20 school days are determined by the habits that you have made. So many people have walked beside you, guided you, and assisted you. You recognize that you are a part of a bigger family but sometimes feel like the little sibling. You have an essential role. You are the key to the transition of our 8th graders. What you say---they believe. What you do---younger students follow. In reality, your task is enormous in living our core values not only for yourself but for your classmates. Believe in YOU! 8th Graders Your 20 days are so imperative to your maturation and growth. SO many of you are ending this year with high school credit--and that is very exciting! At times, it has felt like you were the only ones in the building this year. Our staff have spent so much time and energy in guiding you and investing in you because you are essential part of our story. You made history this year by coming to the building; the time is NOW to be the leader that we prepared you for. Seize these days to look in the mirror and reflect on your growth along the way---all the while finishing your work and making those marks! Staff You are the conductor of the music that we hear each day. Sure, the sound may resonate well from a distance, but only you see what needs to be refined. Continue to coordinate the sound with the beauty that sets the tempo of our pulse as a whole. After most performances, the conductor bows while the orchestra receives the accolades. WE see your influence. WE appreciate your countless preparation. WE see your impact- especially after a long tour. Families of the Class of 2019: A Reflection from a parent's perspective It is hard to fathom how fast our time has come and gone this year. Where did our time go? Did I do enough, say enough, or even prepare you enough for this moment? I look at you and see me. I look at my own struggles, joys, and moments of excitement (when I was your age) and wonder how quickly our time has come and gone. Do you I am your biggest fan? Do you know that I will always be there during good times and bad? Do you know how much my love is unconditional for you? I am so proud of you, and I know that these 20 school days are going to be tough for you. I know that you are spent, exhausted, and ready to move on...but, never forget how you got to this moment. Never forget the failures and success that refined you. Never forget the support that each of us provided for you and always will. So, in these last 20 school days live every moment in the present. Love every celebration, and know that journey only begins when you cross the finish line. You are almost there! Hang on, push forward, dig deeper, and know that my embrace is a door away. We believe in you--BELIEVE IN YOUR ABILITY-- your journey is a moment away! Countdown to 20 AIR Testing We will be administering a specific bell schedule to accomplish the final AIR tests and to minimize regular classes. Please see the schedule below. This is the final week of AIR testing. Next week, the students have a regularly scheduled White Day on Monday. Tuesday and Thursday are testing days, while Wednesday and Friday are the adjacent days to balance the block schedules. This has been posted all year, As we have stated, these tests matter for our students, staff, and district. We will continue to remind students to get proper rest, eat a good breakfast, take the time that is allocated, and review each question prior to submitting the test. All AIR make-ups are currently happening and will continue to occur next week. School Transportation will run at regular times. If you have any questions regarding the AIR Test, Testing Schedule, or bell schedule- please contact Douglas Higham or Lacey Jacobs who are coordinating the tests. April 30, 2019 (Math: Grade 8, Alg I, Geometry) / May 2, 2019 (Science: Grade 8, Biology)  Prom It is getting close to Prom season. As you prepare for the dance, I wanted to share some small details regarding tickets for this year. Tickets will be sold during lunch periods starting May 6-May 10. CCP and ACC students may see Mrs. Mihalek directly to purchase students outside of the marked lunch periods. The tickets will cost $75. We will not be using EventBrite for this dance due to the high sales tax based on ticket cost. Furthermore, the only students who need to sign a dance contract are those attending our dance from outside of CHS. Our high school students signed this contract at the beginning of the year. What: CHS Prom; May 18, 2019 6:00-11:00 PM Where: The American Croatian Lodge; Eastlake, OH Cost: $75/ticket (purchased at CHS: May 6-10) Guest Forms (See below) Senior Handbook Every year, we publish the senior handbook to help assist parents and senior students with the many events that celebrate our graduating class. View this file online Here is the link for the sign up genius for the senior picnic . https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48AAA829A7F94-senior2 Prom Volunteers Needed Click on image to be re-directed to the sign-up page  Volunteer: Prom Ticket Sales Click on image to be re-directed to the sign-up page  THIS SATURDAY: District Student Art Show (poster design by Elizabeth Rodriguez) Empty Bowls If you're looking for a fun little event this Friday evening, come check out Empty Bowls led by North High School! All the info is on the flyer and Chardon bowls being donated are handcrafted by Anne Ciszak and Andrea Diaz-Rodriguez. DC Trip: Medication Permission FormParents of students going to Washington, DC: If your child needs medication (prescription or non-prescription) while on the trip you must submit the medications in the original containers accompanied by the medicine permission slip signed by physician and parent by April 30th. Please send only the doses needed for trip. Letter Sent Home for Dual Enrollment Students We will hold a mandatory meeting at CHS on May 2nd at 6:30pm with a Lakeland representative to officially enroll the students in the Lakeland course(s) and answer questions you may have. Envirothon 49 student teams and 4 teacher teams competed. Team Black scored 15th and Team Red scored 3rd place! That means Team Red will travel to Steubenville and compete in the Ohio Envirothon at Franciscan University June 9-11! They took the high score in Soils, and each received a medal for that. They also won $300 (for the Envirothon account) and free tree seedlings. The advancing team members are (Captain) Heather Humbert, Marko Milic, Sofie Zampino, Nimue Shive, and Charlotte Bennett. If you see them, please congratulate them and MRS ROHR! Chardon Reads: Summer Reading Program 2019  History Modeled after “One Book, One City” and “One Book, One School” programs already active around our country, the faculty at Chardon High School decided to promote literacy and foster a sense of community by adopting a “Chardon Reads” program of our own. A faculty team met and the selection for summer 2019 is Ruta Sepetys’ Salt to the Sea. One Book, One School… and One Community! In keeping with the mission of the Chardon Local Schools, “high achievement for all students, where learning is our most important work,” a rigorous summer read is required. According to the International Reading Association (2009): “Adolescents entering the adult world will do more reading and writing tasks than any other time in human history. They will need reading and writing to cope with the flood of information they will find in the world as it exists. They will also need to use literacy to feed their imaginations so that they can create the world of the future. In a complex and diverse world, their ability to read is crucial, and therefore, it is essential not only to help them survive, but also to help them thrive.” We want to encourage ALL people in the community to read the summer reading book as well. If family, friends, teachers, and community leaders also read the book, they can encourage thoughtful discussion and motivation among the students. Each summer, the school will select one book for the whole community, students and faculty alike, to read together. Our activities in each class will pertain to the book. In addition to that book, the English department asks each HONORS student to complete additional reading, dependent on the course. Ruta Sepetys’ Salt to the Sea - From amazon.com: #1 New York Times bestseller and winner of the Carnegie Medal! "A superlative novel . . . masterfully crafted."--The Wall Street Journal Based on "the forgotten tragedy that was six times deadlier than the Titanic."--Time Winter 1945. WWII. Four refugees. Four stories. Each one born of a different homeland; each one hunted, and haunted, by tragedy, lies, war. As thousands desperately flock to the coast in the midst of a Soviet advance, four paths converge, vying for passage aboard the Wilhelm Gustloff, a ship that promises safety and freedom. But not all promises can be kept... In ADDITION to Salt to the Sea, honors students should complete the following reading: English I H: (102) Night by Elie Wiesel English II H (202): To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee English III H: (302) PLEASE NOTE: ELA Honors III summer reading CHANGE! In addition to Salt to the Sea, select ONE of the following novels: Maya Angelou, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Khaled Hosseini, The Kite Runner OR A Thousand Splendid Suns Jeanette Walls, The Glass Castle James McBride, The Color of Water Sue Monk Kidd, The Secret Life of Bees OR The Invention of Wings Kurt Vonnegut, Slaughterhouse Five Tim O’Brien, The Things They Carried Kathryn Stockett, The Help Hilary Jordan, When She Woke Susan Meissner, Fall of Marigolds Emily St. John Mandel, Station Eleven Jennifer Niven, All the Bright Places Angie Thomas, The Hate U Give Cormac McCarthy, The Road AP Language (402): Read THREE books total: Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys Educated by Tara Westover Read ONE of the following by Malcolm Gladwell: Outliers, The Tipping Point or David and Goliath AP Literature (404): Read TWO: Life of Pi by Yann Martel The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield The Guernsey Literary Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows The Book Thief by Markus Zusak The Tiger’s Wife by Tea Obreht The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern This is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel Academic Decathlon (HUM100): The 1818 version of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Geauga Park District   Chardon Academy FundraiserThe students of the Chardon Academy at Chardon High School are sponsoring an Animal Food and Supply Drive during the month of April (Monday, April 1, 2019 – Tuesday, April 30, 2019). The event is entitled: Scooby-Doo! DOO GOOD to help promote the celebration of National Kids & Pets Day (Friday, April 26, 2019) and National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day (Tuesday, April 30, 2019). Designated Drop-Off Areas are CHS, CMS, Munson Elem. & Park Elem. Main Offices. All proceeds will benefit Rescue Village (Geauga Humane Society), an animal welfare agency located in Russell Township in Geauga County, Ohio.   Facilities Advisory Committee UpdateChardon Local Schools Parents, As you all know the Facilities Advisory Committee made a recommendation to the Board of Education in January to consider moving forward with a bond issue. Before the Board makes a final decision in June on what that bond issue may include, the District is taking some time to gather feedback from its main stakeholders. We’d like to invite you to participate in a listening session to help us better understand your perceptions of the District’s facilities and their impact on education. Your participation is greatly appreciated, because your honest observations and perspectives are valuable to us – and important for this process. These discussions will be facilitated by independent researchers from Burges & Burges Strategists. Your input and feedback will be included in a summary report by Burges & Burges. No participant names will be used in their report. Dates and times from which to choose are below in the hopes one will fit your availability. Tuesday, April 30 at 6:00 PM, Chardon High School, Room 1 Wednesday, May 1 at 6:00 PM, Chardon Middle School, Media Room We ask that you RSVP by Tuesday, April 23. Please click here to access a Google form to RSVP or contact Ashley Griffin at agriffin@burgesandburges.com or by calling (216) 261-3737 with your name, email address, and choice of session. If you cannot attend a session, or choose not to, you also will have a chance to provide input through an anonymous, online survey that will be distributed in the next few weeks. Thank you in advance for your participation and feedback. Topper Bistro
Alumni Association   Queen: Kaysie Healy 1st Attendant: Caitlian McCurdy 2nd Attendant : Olivia Brosh (CHS) Court: Hope Zagar Court: Samantha Hutson (CHS) Court: Brigit Morgan (CHS) LEAN Six Sigma VideoEducation Town Hall Community Members, Educators, Legislators! Mark the Date! May 4, 2019, 9:30-12:00, Chardon Middle School A panel presentation by State Rep. John Patterson Dr. Michael Hanlon, Supt. Chardon Schools Dr. Jerry Brockway, Supt. Ashtabula Co. Technical and Career Center Kevin Lillie, Geneva Schools Treasurer “Fair School Funding Plan” This is what we have all been waiting for—bringing fair funding to school districts! Have all your questions answered! Need info. Call Cheryl at 440-223-8711 Thanks for reading. Make it a great weekend! Stay dry!
Douglas Murray, Principal 4/16/2019 The @chs_dmurray Week in Reflection 4/19 It is getting close to Prom season. As you prepare for the dance, I wanted to share some small details regarding tickets for this year. Tickets will be sold during lunch periods starting May 6-May 10. CCP and ACC students may see Mrs. Mihalek directly to purchase students outside of the marked lunch periods. The tickets will cost $75. We will not be using EventBrite for this dance due to the high sales tax based on ticket cost. Furthermore, the only students who need to sign a dance contract are those attending our dance from outside of CHS. Our high school students signed this contract at the beginning of the year. What: CHS Prom; May 18, 2019 6:00-11:00 PM Where: The American Croatian Lodge; Eastlake, OH Cost: $75/ticket (purchased at CHS: May 6-10) Guest Forms (See below) Prom Volunteers Needed  Volunteer: Prom Ticket Sales  Checklist: March/April/ May  Enclosed is the CHS "map" of future events. There so many details inside of this document that will guide you on your way to success. Take it one day at a time and seize every moment with your student along the way. The document below is a PDF, however, I have enclosed a link below this file that you can access online.   AP Pre-registration
AIR Testing  We will be following specific bell schedules to accomplish these tests and to minimize regular classes. Please see the schedule below. Students not scheduled to take these tests will report to school for the beginning of the school day for period 2 on Wednesday, and period 1 on Thursday. School Transportation will run at regular times. If you have any questions regarding the AIR Test, Testing Schedule, or bell schedule- please contact Douglas Higham or Lacey Jacobs who are coordinating the tests. April 24, 2019 (American History/ Government Test) April 30, 2019 (Math: Grade 8, Alg I, Geometry) / May 2, 2019 (Science: Grade 8, Biology)  Senior Handbook  Every year, we publish the senior handbook to help assist parents and senior students with the many events that celebrate our graduating class. View this file online Here is the link for the sign up genius for the senior picnic . https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48AAA829A7F94-senior2 AHLIEnclosed are pictures from our CHS 8th graders during the AHLI Day of Service at Vista Springs. District Student Art ShowStop by our first Annual District-Wide Student Art Show on April 27th from 10am-3pm! There will be LOTS of art to view along with refreshments and live drawing and pottery demonstrations by our very own students...come have your portrait drawn! (poster design by Elizabeth Rodriguez) Empty Bowls If you're looking for a fun little event this Friday evening, come check out Empty Bowls led by North High School! All the info is on the flyer and Chardon bowls being donated are handcrafted by Anne Ciszak and Andrea Diaz-Rodriguez. Chardon Reads: Summer Reading Program 2019  History Modeled after “One Book, One City” and “One Book, One School” programs already active around our country, the faculty at Chardon High School decided to promote literacy and foster a sense of community by adopting a “Chardon Reads” program of our own. A faculty team met and the selection for summer 2019 is Ruta Sepetys’ Salt to the Sea. One Book, One School… and One Community! In keeping with the mission of the Chardon Local Schools, “high achievement for all students, where learning is our most important work,” a rigorous summer read is required. According to the International Reading Association (2009): “Adolescents entering the adult world will do more reading and writing tasks than any other time in human history. They will need reading and writing to cope with the flood of information they will find in the world as it exists. They will also need to use literacy to feed their imaginations so that they can create the world of the future. In a complex and diverse world, their ability to read is crucial, and therefore, it is essential not only to help them survive, but also to help them thrive.” We want to encourage ALL people in the community to read the summer reading book as well. If family, friends, teachers, and community leaders also read the book, they can encourage thoughtful discussion and motivation among the students. Each summer, the school will select one book for the whole community, students and faculty alike, to read together. Our activities in each class will pertain to the book. In addition to that book, the English department asks each HONORS student to complete additional reading, dependent on the course. Ruta Sepetys’ Salt to the Sea - From amazon.com: #1 New York Times bestseller and winner of the Carnegie Medal! "A superlative novel . . . masterfully crafted."--The Wall Street Journal Based on "the forgotten tragedy that was six times deadlier than the Titanic."--Time Winter 1945. WWII. Four refugees. Four stories. Each one born of a different homeland; each one hunted, and haunted, by tragedy, lies, war. As thousands desperately flock to the coast in the midst of a Soviet advance, four paths converge, vying for passage aboard the Wilhelm Gustloff, a ship that promises safety and freedom. But not all promises can be kept... In ADDITION to Salt to the Sea, honors students should complete the following reading: English I H: (102) Night by Elie Wiesel English II H (202): To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee English III H: (302) PLEASE NOTE: ELA Honors III summer reading CHANGE! In addition to Salt to the Sea, select ONE of the following novels: Maya Angelou, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Khaled Hosseini, The Kite Runner OR A Thousand Splendid Suns Jeanette Walls, The Glass Castle James McBride, The Color of Water Sue Monk Kidd, The Secret Life of Bees OR The Invention of Wings Kurt Vonnegut, Slaughterhouse Five Tim O’Brien, The Things They Carried Kathryn Stockett, The Help Hilary Jordan, When She Woke Susan Meissner, Fall of Marigolds Emily St. John Mandel, Station Eleven Jennifer Niven, All the Bright Places Angie Thomas, The Hate U Give Cormac McCarthy, The Road AP Language (402): Read THREE books total: Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys Educated by Tara Westover Read ONE of the following by Malcolm Gladwell: Outliers, The Tipping Point or David and Goliath AP Literature (404): Read TWO: Life of Pi by Yann Martel The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield The Guernsey Literary Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows The Book Thief by Markus Zusak The Tiger’s Wife by Tea Obreht The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern This is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel Academic Decathlon (HUM100): The 1818 version of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Chardon Goes to the Musicals  Attached is the flyer for the last two shows of this school year - Dear Evan Hansen & Come From Away. Based on the continued enthusiastic response, Chardon Goes to the Musicals has secured tickets for shows in the 2019-2020 season as well. Please contact Elizabeth Fullerman for more details, otherwise, watch for details in the fall. All 80 tickets for Lion King are sold out. Thank you to those families who purchased. As a reminder, these tickets are not a fundraiser, simply an easy way for community members to have access to Playhouse Square, the second largest theater district, only to Broadway. Geauga Park District   Chardon Academy FundraiserThe students of the Chardon Academy at Chardon High School are sponsoring an Animal Food and Supply Drive during the month of April (Monday, April 1, 2019 – Tuesday, April 30, 2019). The event is entitled: Scooby-Doo! DOO GOOD to help promote the celebration of National Kids & Pets Day (Friday, April 26, 2019) and National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day (Tuesday, April 30, 2019). Designated Drop-Off Areas are CHS, CMS, Munson Elem. & Park Elem. Main Offices. All proceeds will benefit Rescue Village (Geauga Humane Society), an animal welfare agency located in Russell Township in Geauga County, Ohio.  Facilities Advisory Committee UpdateChardon Local Schools Parents, As you all know the Facilities Advisory Committee made a recommendation to the Board of Education in January to consider moving forward with a bond issue. Before the Board makes a final decision in June on what that bond issue may include, the District is taking some time to gather feedback from its main stakeholders. We’d like to invite you to participate in a listening session to help us better understand your perceptions of the District’s facilities and their impact on education. Your participation is greatly appreciated, because your honest observations and perspectives are valuable to us – and important for this process. These discussions will be facilitated by independent researchers from Burges & Burges Strategists. Your input and feedback will be included in a summary report by Burges & Burges. No participant names will be used in their report. Dates and times from which to choose are below in the hopes one will fit your availability. Tuesday, April 30 at 6:00 PM, Chardon High School, Room 1 Wednesday, May 1 at 6:00 PM, Chardon Middle School, Media Room We ask that you RSVP by Tuesday, April 23. Please click here to access a Google form to RSVP or contact Ashley Griffin at agriffin@burgesandburges.com or by calling (216) 261-3737 with your name, email address, and choice of session. If you cannot attend a session, or choose not to, you also will have a chance to provide input through an anonymous, online survey that will be distributed in the next few weeks. Thank you in advance for your participation and feedback. Parent Informational Meeting2020 CHS Athens & the Greek Islands Adventure Thursday, April 25th, 2019 CHS Media Center 6:30 pm Contact Mrs. Kristen Niedzwiecki with questions or to RSVP Chardon: Lean Six Sigma Testimonial VideoThis is a message from Justin Bloyd Thank you all once again for the time you spent helping us to create the ‘Secondary Education: Lean Six Sigma Transformation’ video. There was over 180 minutes of editable footage and it was extremely difficult to make a 4-5 minute video because you all were so well spoken. Our plan is to create two additional videos that will cover student and administration testimonials. Yesterday, I had the opportunity to show the video to the Director of the Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership and Director of Career-Technical Education. Both had nothing but good things to say about the program you all have developed at Chardon. We are very grateful to work with some many passionate people. I have always believed that programs like this do not happen without a team, I am grateful to be on this one with you all! Please feel free to use the video on your website and in other media as it suits the district. Image of the Week The Chardon Chamber of Commerce recognized Joe Sweet and Sofia Zampino and presented scholarship money to them! Topper Bistro
 Another week has departed...I think the seniors are either messing with the clocks or their intentions are working. If you recall back in my mid-February reflection, I shared how time will move as Spring approaches...even if the weather doesn't show it. Well, with all of the tasks that I have been working on the within the master schedule, AIR Testing, district meetings, evaluations, closing out the year, planning events, and maintaining the daily rush--each second counts. Outsiders would never know if I was going gray, or bald...but this time of year there is a glow to my dome. Unfortunately, it is from running--not from having a providential presence. Regardless of the day, I LOVE everything about my job and the people that I encounter each day. We have the best educators and students one could ever ask for. I am so grateful to each of you for your support. I will continue to live my purpose, and will continue to run the marathon all of the way through the finish line! Have a great weekend! Happy Easter! Douglas Murray, Principal Class Officer elections for grades 10-12 will be held on Friday, May 3. If students are interested in becoming a class officer (10-12), they can pick up applications in student services with Mrs. LaCasse.   Opening Hard work and dedication is one variable that you will always receive from me. Each week, I spend hours gathering information to share with you. Years ago, I spent each week communicating with students on the morning announcements. Over the last year, with no fault assigned to anyone, the announcements have been played intermittently due to the number of adjustments within our building staff. Teachers are asked to play them during 5th period and now--the announcements are shared to every person's email, and posted to Twitter. With communication being very important to me, I take the time to write this newsletter each week for all members of our Chardon community. Over the last three years, the Week in Reflection has become a key element to communicate essential information to students, parents, staff, and community members all of the amazing things that we accomplish along with distributing information relative to the upcoming weeks. This newsletter is written on Weebly and posted to the internet. The next step is to send this information to staff and students using Gmail, followed by posting the information to Infinite Campus, ConnectED, and an application called Hootsuite to disseminate the newsletter to the multiple twitter accounts that I manage. This venue is a great way for parents to know what is happening at school and to generate conversations with your children about school life. I appreciate all of the parents that send me little notes of appreciation for this weekly blog. Make A Wish Chardon High School´s Chamber choir had the honor of being invited to sing at the Make-A-Wish Foundation´s BIG WISH Gala, hosted in Cleveland´s Hilton Hotel on Thursday, April 4th. The choir performed in front of over 600 people in the Hilton´s ballroom. They performed a set including I´ll Make the Difference, It Takes a Village, Let my Love Be Heard, Light of a Clear Blue Morning, I Love You/ What a Wonderful World, and Unclouded Day. Soloists for the pieces include Ethan Peterson, Madeline Houser, Katy Lessik and Will Piotrkowski. Katy Lessik and Saturday Night Live's Vanessa Bayer gave speeches throughout the performance. Chardon´s Chamber choir is so grateful for the wonderful experiences and opportunity to represent Chardon High School. See some videos on Twitter @ChardonChoirs. Here is a video that was shared with us.  Toronto Trip Chardon High School’s Choir trip to Canada (April 5-7th) was fun filled with adventurous sights and workshops to improve our dancing and singing skills. We saw awesome city views from the top of the CN Tower, and later, worked with a professional actor who taught us a choreographed piece from the musical, Come From Away. Throughout the trip, our choir had the privilege of seeing two incredibly beautiful musicals with deep meaning and emotion. Come From Away is based on the true story about 38 planes being grounded in a Newfoundland town by the events of 9/11. This uplifting show celebrates humanity and diversity in the midst of such a tragic event. Dear Evan Hansen gave the audience a contemporary perspective on the impact of suicide and personal real life problems. The show used social media and technology to bring forward issues of mental health and the positive impact of meaningful relationships to see us through. These shows left us being grateful for what we have and becoming more aware of the power of community. We worked with Dr. Ramsey, a choral professor from The University of Toronto, who we sang for and received excellent feedback from. We also experienced food and the culture of Chinatown one afternoon for lunch. Our last day consisted of visiting Niagara Falls, grabbing lunch and souvenir shopping at Clifton Hill and the beautiful Niagara On The Lake. This trip allowed us to create memories and gain plentiful learning experiences. Whether we were in a museum, workshop, or standing at a crosswalk in Downtown Toronto, you could always catch the Chardon Choir singing a tune, and that’s what makes any place we go fun filled and family like. See more pictures and videos from our trip on Twitter @ChardonChoirs. Blood Drive The students in Mr. Mizen's Leadership class organized and facilitated a blood drive for the American Red Cross this week. Students and staff collected 34 pints of a goal of 41. While we were just a bit shy of reaching our goal, we still potentially saved 102 lives! 8th Grade DC Trip ItineraryI want to personally thank you our 8th grade parents for coming out on Monday for our DC Trip meeting. The meeting was well attended and many key points were addressed throughout the presentation. Thank you for asking great questions with us throughout the night. I am enclosing the presentation and itinerary inside of the communication for you to review electronically. If any families need the medical forms, I have enclosed it within this communication. Checklist: March/April/ May  Enclosed is the CHS "map" of future events. There so many details inside of this document that will guide you on your way to success. Take it one day at a time and seize every moment with your student along the way. The document below is a PDF, however, I have enclosed a link below this file that you can access online. AP Pre-registration The mandatory AP Pre-registration session for all students registered to take an AP exam will be held on Tuesday, April 30th @ 9:00 AM in the MIDDLE SCHOOL cafeteria. This is a "late start day" for students due to Math AIR testing that will be occurring that day (10:20 start that day for non-AIR testing students). ALL students taking an AP exam must attend this session. We ask that students park at the HS and walk down to the MS that morning. AIR Testing As 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 (grades 9-12) earn graduation points regarding their results. Students will take the AIR exams as described below:  April 17-18 (Grade 8th, ELA I, and ELA II Test) Bell ScheduleWe will be following specific bell schedules to accomplish these tests and to minimize regular classes. Please see the schedule(s) below. Students not scheduled to take these tests will report to school for the beginning of the school day for period 2 on Wednesday, and period 1 on Thursday. All bussing will run at regular times. April 24, 2019 (American History/ Government Test) April 25, 2019 Black Day Schedule We will be following specific bell schedules to accomplish these tests and to minimize regular classes. Please see the schedule below. Students not scheduled to take these tests will report to school for the beginning of the school day for period 2 on Wednesday, and period 1 on Thursday. All bussing will run at regular times. If you have any questions regarding the AIR Test, Testing Schedule, or bell schedule- please contact Douglas Higham or Lacey Jacobs who are coordinating the tests. Senior Handbook  Every year, we publish the senior handbook to help assist parents and senior students with the many events that celebrate our graduating class. View this file online Here is the link for the sign up genius for the senior picnic . https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48AAA829A7F94-senior2 District Student Art ShowStop by our first Annual District-Wide Student Art Show on April 27th from 10am-3pm! There will be LOTS of art to view along with refreshments and live drawing and pottery demonstrations by our very own students...come have your portrait drawn! (poster design by Elizabeth Rodriguez) Empty BowlsIf you're looking for a fun little event this Friday evening, come check out Empty Bowls led by North High School! All the info is on the flyer and Chardon bowls being donated are handcrafted by Anne Ciszak and Andrea Diaz-Rodriguez. Chardon Reads: Summer Reading Program 2019  History Modeled after “One Book, One City” and “One Book, One School” programs already active around our country, the faculty at Chardon High School decided to promote literacy and foster a sense of community by adopting a “Chardon Reads” program of our own. A faculty team met and the selection for summer 2019 is Ruta Sepetys’ Salt to the Sea. One Book, One School… and One Community! In keeping with the mission of the Chardon Local Schools, “high achievement for all students, where learning is our most important work,” a rigorous summer read is required. According to the International Reading Association (2009): “Adolescents entering the adult world will do more reading and writing tasks than any other time in human history. They will need reading and writing to cope with the flood of information they will find in the world as it exists. They will also need to use literacy to feed their imaginations so that they can create the world of the future. In a complex and diverse world, their ability to read is crucial, and therefore, it is essential not only to help them survive, but also to help them thrive.” We want to encourage ALL people in the community to read the summer reading book as well. If family, friends, teachers, and community leaders also read the book, they can encourage thoughtful discussion and motivation among the students. Each summer, the school will select one book for the whole community, students and faculty alike, to read together. Our activities in each class will pertain to the book. In addition to that book, the English department asks each HONORS student to complete additional reading, dependent on the course. Ruta Sepetys’ Salt to the Sea - From amazon.com: #1 New York Times bestseller and winner of the Carnegie Medal! "A superlative novel . . . masterfully crafted."--The Wall Street Journal Based on "the forgotten tragedy that was six times deadlier than the Titanic."--Time Winter 1945. WWII. Four refugees. Four stories. Each one born of a different homeland; each one hunted, and haunted, by tragedy, lies, war. As thousands desperately flock to the coast in the midst of a Soviet advance, four paths converge, vying for passage aboard the Wilhelm Gustloff, a ship that promises safety and freedom. But not all promises can be kept... In ADDITION to Salt to the Sea, honors students should complete the following reading: English I H: (102) Night by Elie Wiesel English II H (202): To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee English III H: (302) PLEASE NOTE: ELA Honors III summer reading CHANGE! In addition to Salt to the Sea, select ONE of the following novels: Maya Angelou, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Khaled Hosseini, The Kite Runner OR A Thousand Splendid Suns Jeanette Walls, The Glass Castle James McBride, The Color of Water Sue Monk Kidd, The Secret Life of Bees OR The Invention of Wings Kurt Vonnegut, Slaughterhouse Five Tim O’Brien, The Things They Carried Kathryn Stockett, The Help Hilary Jordan, When She Woke Susan Meissner, Fall of Marigolds Emily St. John Mandel, Station Eleven Jennifer Niven, All the Bright Places Angie Thomas, The Hate U Give Cormac McCarthy, The Road AP Language (402): Read THREE books total: Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys Educated by Tara Westover Read ONE of the following by Malcolm Gladwell: Outliers, The Tipping Point or David and Goliath AP Literature (404): Read TWO: Life of Pi by Yann Martel The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield The Guernsey Literary Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows The Book Thief by Markus Zusak The Tiger’s Wife by Tea Obreht The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern This is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel Academic Decathlon (HUM100): The 1818 version of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Chardon Goes to the Musicals Attached is the flyer for the last two shows of this school year - Dear Evan Hansen & Come From Away. Based on the continued enthusiastic response, Chardon Goes to the Musicals has secured tickets for shows in the 2019-2020 season as well. Please contact Elizabeth Fullerman for more details, otherwise, watch for details in the fall. All 80 tickets for Lion King are sold out. Thank you to those families who purchased. As a reminder, these tickets are not a fundraiser, simply an easy way for community members to have access to Playhouse Square, the second largest theater district, only to Broadway. Alianna's AlertAlianna’s Alert, sponsored by state Senator Sandra Williams (D-Cleveland), has recently become Ohio law and will go into effect on April 4, 2019. The law will require schools to call parents within 120 minutes of the start of the school day if a child is marked absent and parents have not provided prior notification to the school. At Chardon High School, we have followed this timeline for years. However, calling your son/daughter out of school prior to the start of the day is really helpful to our attendance secretary. Likewise, taking accurate and timely classroom attendance is really important for our teachers to assist in this process. Our school handbook states: ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL AND ATTENDANCE - Regular attendance and promptness to class are necessary for the continuity of learning and the development of good habits. The following are considered legitimate absences from school: personal illness, illness in the family, quarantine of the home, religious holiday, legal obligation, medical appointment, death of a relative, or emergency circumstances which, in the judgment of school authorities, constitute sufficient cause for absence. Doctor’s notes may be requested by school authorities if a student accumulates excessive absences. Parents must call the school when children are absent. State law requires that the parent be contacted at home or work if the school is not called. An unexcused absence will be treated as a truancy offense and dealt with accordingly. Please call the high school at 440.285.4057 (press #1) prior to 9:00 a.m. to report absences. This is available 24 hours a day. The following are considered excused: • personal illness • illness in family • death of a relative • quarantine for contagious disease • court Appearances • observance of religious holidays • circumstances, which in the judgment of the superintendent of designee, constitute a sufficient cause for absence Thank you for your attention to this important detail. Prom Volunteers Needed Volunteer: Prom Ticket Sales Topper Bistro
Geauga Park District  Chardon Academy FundraiserThe students of the Chardon Academy at Chardon High School are sponsoring an Animal Food and Supply Drive during the month of April (Monday, April 1, 2019 – Tuesday, April 30, 2019). The event is entitled: Scooby-Doo! DOO GOOD to help promote the celebration of National Kids & Pets Day (Friday, April 26, 2019) and National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day (Tuesday, April 30, 2019). Designated Drop-Off Areas are CHS, CMS, Munson Elem. & Park Elem. Main Offices. All proceeds will benefit Rescue Village (Geauga Humane Society), an animal welfare agency located in Russell Township in Geauga County, Ohio. WomenSafe Inc ClosingThe benefits of being trained in LEAN and Six Sigma has provided us new efficiencies and intentional frameworks to define our team. The last 10 days have been transformative. I cannot express enough gratitude to Mr. Higham and Mr. Herner for their work by applying Lean eyes with the puzzle of our rooms. Likewise, I am grateful for the collaborative vision between Mrs. Hetrick, Mr. Hurlbut, Mrs. Jacobs, Mr. Kovach, and Mr. Bandiera. Building a Master Schedule is the largest quantitative and qualitative equation. From scheduling students during course selection and sorting through thousands of requests, and alternates; discussing sections, and articulating courses; building sequencing for the highest achievers to the most in need; configuring ACC and Special Ed numbers and sections and then making it all fit within a Lean algorithm....using time wisely and intentionally is essential. Last year, building the master took nearly three weeks. This year, it took us 10 days. As we were busy working on the master, business was scheduled as usual. Our secretaries were awesome throughout the last 10 days and were very patient with our usual suspects. Special thanks to Mr. Bandiera, Mrs. Blackburn, and our Core Value Team for the extraordinary work that they put in to earn a 93% proficiency with PBIS. We are now eligible to apply for the Bronze Award. Special thanks to everyone that was put on the spot with our core values. Six years ago these words began to peruse the halls at CHS and now they are the pillars of our every action! We wouldn't be who we are without your daily work in the classroom. Please keep the April and May Schedule close to your eyes as many things are happening each week. Make today great! Have a good weekend with family and friends! Douglas Murray, Principal    Welcome Back! It's the FINAL COUNTDOWN! Now that the Europe song is stuck in your head--it is time to live LIFE IN THE FASTLANE. Oops, I did it again. Alright, I am done. We are literally going to fly through these last several weeks so hold on. As I have shared over the last several weeks, the schedule (posted over the last few weeks) demonstrates the volume of tasks and events going on at CHS. As we march through the transition to the new season, we are longing for a stretch of dry days. However, most educators would share that having inclement weather in the fourth quarter would help keep our students inclined to be more on task. Yet, the winter blues have set in. Most of us are used to the long winter, but this year seemed relentless. I believe that even most of our skiers and snowboarders are ready for short sleeves and shorts. We all know that our spring coaches are sick and tired of being sick and tired of wearing hoodies and rain gear. Yet, like every year...this too shall pass...until the Maple Festival :) Moments like this remind us of the importance of patience and perseverance. Being patient creates opportunities for growth inside of us which will help us nurture our response to difficult moments. The next seven weeks are going to pass us by in a blink of an eye. It is so important to pause and reflect on each moment in front of us. Likewise, demonstrating patience will expand our ability to persevere through moments in our lives that impact us at school, sports, our jobs, and even relationships. As we have shared numerous times throughout this year, our response to any event creates the outcome that we expect. So, to model this for you I am going to end this portion of the Week in Reflection by exclaiming that it is a beautiful day to be the best version of ourselves and seize the opportunities in front of us during this beautiful time of year! Checklist: March/April/ May
AIR Testing As 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 (grades 9-12) earn graduation points regarding their results. Students will take the AIR exams as described below:  April 17-18 (Grade 8th, ELA I, and ELA II Test) Bell ScheduleWe will be following specific bell schedules to accomplish these tests and to minimize regular classes. Please see the schedule(s) below. Students not scheduled to take these tests will report to school for the beginning of the school day for period 2 on Wednesday, and period 1 on Thursday. All bussing will run at regular times. April 24, 2019 (American History/ Government Test) April 25, 2019 Black Day Schedule We will be following specific bell schedules to accomplish these tests and to minimize regular classes. Please see the schedule below. Students not scheduled to take these tests will report to school for the beginning of the school day for period 2 on Wednesday, and period 1 on Thursday. All bussing will run at regular times. If you have any questions regarding the AIR Test, Testing Schedule, or bell schedule- please contact Douglas Higham or Lacey Jacobs who are coordinating the tests. Senior Handbook Every year, we publish the senior handbook to help assist parents and senior students with the many events that celebrate our graduating class. View this file online Chardon Reads: Summer Reading Program 2019  History Modeled after “One Book, One City” and “One Book, One School” programs already active around our country, the faculty at Chardon High School decided to promote literacy and foster a sense of community by adopting a “Chardon Reads” program of our own. A faculty team met and the selection for summer 2019 is Ruta Sepetys’ Salt to the Sea. One Book, One School… and One Community! In keeping with the mission of the Chardon Local Schools, “high achievement for all students, where learning is our most important work,” a rigorous summer read is required. According to the International Reading Association (2009): “Adolescents entering the adult world will do more reading and writing tasks than any other time in human history. They will need reading and writing to cope with the flood of information they will find in the world as it exists. They will also need to use literacy to feed their imaginations so that they can create the world of the future. In a complex and diverse world, their ability to read is crucial, and therefore, it is essential not only to help them survive, but also to help them thrive.” We want to encourage ALL people in the community to read the summer reading book as well. If family, friends, teachers, and community leaders also read the book, they can encourage thoughtful discussion and motivation among the students. Each summer, the school will select one book for the whole community, students and faculty alike, to read together. Our activities in each class will pertain to the book. In addition to that book, the English department asks each HONORS student to complete additional reading, dependent on the course. Ruta Sepetys’ Salt to the Sea - From amazon.com: #1 New York Times bestseller and winner of the Carnegie Medal! "A superlative novel . . . masterfully crafted."--The Wall Street Journal Based on "the forgotten tragedy that was six times deadlier than the Titanic."--Time Winter 1945. WWII. Four refugees. Four stories. Each one born of a different homeland; each one hunted, and haunted, by tragedy, lies, war. As thousands desperately flock to the coast in the midst of a Soviet advance, four paths converge, vying for passage aboard the Wilhelm Gustloff, a ship that promises safety and freedom. But not all promises can be kept... In ADDITION to Salt to the Sea, honors students should complete the following reading: English I H: (102) Night by Elie Wiesel English II H (202): To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee English III H: (302) The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald AP Language (402): Read THREE books total: Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys Educated by Tara Westover Read ONE of the following by Malcolm Gladwell: Outliers, The Tipping Point or David and Goliath AP Literature (404): Read TWO: Life of Pi by Yann Martel The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield The Guernsey Literary Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows The Book Thief by Markus Zusak The Tiger’s Wife by Tea Obreht The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern This is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel Academic Decathlon (HUM100): The 1818 version of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley The Learning Commons NewsletterAttached is the latest issue of The Learning Center Newsletter. Teachers will find information on license renewal. The article contains a link that leads to the LPDC Online Form Management System. That is the definitive location for everything Chardon Local School teachers need for license renewal including who the LPDC members are and the dates the committee meets. Also included are pictures showing the first delivery of books received using the gift from the Celebrating Ohio Book Awards and Authors Grant. All are welcome to come and "check out" the new books! Chardon Academy FundraiserThe students of the Chardon Academy at Chardon High School are sponsoring an Animal Food and Supply Drive during the month of April (Monday, April 1, 2019 – Tuesday, April 30, 2019). The event is entitled: Scooby-Doo! DOO GOOD to help promote the celebration of National Kids & Pets Day (Friday, April 26, 2019) and National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day (Tuesday, April 30, 2019). Designated Drop-Off Areas are CHS, CMS, Munson Elem. & Park Elem. Main Offices. All proceeds will benefit Rescue Village (Geauga Humane Society), an animal welfare agency located in Russell Township in Geauga County, Ohio. Chardon Goes to the MusicalsAttached is the flyer for the last two shows of this school year - Dear Evan Hansen & Come From Away. Based on the continued enthusiastic response, Chardon Goes to the Musicals has secured tickets for shows in the 2019-2020 season as well. Please contact Elizabeth Fullerman for more details, otherwise, watch for details in the fall. All 80 tickets for Lion King are sold out. Thank you to those families who purchased. As a reminder, these tickets are not a fundraiser, simply an easy way for community members to have access to Playhouse Square, the second largest theater district, only to Broadway. Middle School Track We have three home meets on our schedule, and they cannot happen without volunteers!! We ask that each family at least sign up for one or two of them, so we can be assured our events are covered and can take place. We need 1 head timer and assistant, 6-8 lane timers, 2 scorekeepers, and 2 field event workers for each of the 4 field events. Thank you in advance for taking the time to help out! Meets will start at about 4:30, and should conclude about 6:30, depending on the number of teams an athletes. Sign up 8th Grade Parent Meeting: DC TRIP On Monday, April 8, Chardon High School will have a mandatory parent meeting for the DC Trip. This trip is scheduled for May 13-15, 2019. This week, we will meet with 8th graders attending the trip to communicate details of room configurations. We will also be meeting with teacher chaperones to align some of the details that Great Day! Tours are providing. On Monday, Paul Travaglianti will be present to go through the detailed itinerary. Parents will need to sign off on the room assignment forms on Monday. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Douglas Higham. What: Required Great Day Tours Presentation Follow-Up When: Monday, April 8 Where: CHS Gym 6:30-7:30 PM 4/01/2019: 3rd Payment due- $145 Alianna's AlertAlianna’s Alert, sponsored by state Senator Sandra Williams (D-Cleveland), has recently become Ohio law and will go into effect on April 4, 2019. The law will require schools to call parents within 120 minutes of the start of the school day if a child is marked absent and parents have not provided prior notification to the school. At Chardon High School, we have followed this timeline for years. However, calling your son/daughter out of school prior to start of the day is really helpful to our attendance secretary. Likewise, taking accurate and timely classroom attendance is really important for our teachers to assist in this process. Our school handbook states: ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL AND ATTENDANCE - Regular attendance and promptness to class are necessary for the continuity of learning and the development of good habits. The following are considered legitimate absences from school: personal illness, illness in the family, quarantine of the home, religious holiday, legal obligation, medical appointment, death of a relative, or emergency circumstances which, in the judgment of school authorities, constitute sufficient cause for absence. Doctor’s notes may be requested by school authorities if a student accumulates excessive absences. Parents must call the school when children are absent. State law requires that the parent be contacted at home or work if the school is not called. An unexcused absence will be treated as a truancy offense and dealt with accordingly. Please call the high school at 440.285.4057 (press #1) prior to 9:00 a.m. to report absences. This is available 24 hours a day. The following are considered excused: • personal illness • illness in family • death of a relative • quarantine for contagious disease • court Appearances • observance of religious holidays • circumstances, which in the judgment of the superintendent of designee, constitute a sufficient cause for absence Thank you for your attention to this important detail. Topper Bistro
 Closing Beginning this week, our administrative and counselor team began preparing for the 2019-2020 school year. We have spent nearly 40 hours building our master schedule. So much goes into preparing for a master schedule. This year, we are using the principles of LEAN to streamline classroom allocation and course sequencing to not only assist our teachers but also our hallway traffic. I am proud of the work that the team has put in and look forward to working with our teachers once the schedule is complete. Upcoming Weeks Have a great weekend with your family and friends!
Douglas Murray, Principal |
