Early Delivery
I felt that it was important to send this early to best serve our families and students specifically related to the events of this weekend. We have many exciting events upcoming and there are many things inside of this newsletter that would best serve you in advance. Have a beautiful day!
7th Grade Visits CHS!
On Thursday, we welcomed the 7th graders from CMS for a tour. Thank you to our student guides, staff, and the rest of our student body for helping them to feel so welcomed. While here, they had the opportunity to not only tour the school, but also to meet teachers, receive some letters and bookmarks written by current 8th graders, and use their problem-solving skills to complete challenges. Everyone had a blast, asked some great questions, and is excited to come back in the fall! Special shoutout to Kyle Kovach, and Heather Biernacki who made this day so awesome!
Student Guides: Josie Aitken Maggie Beaubien TJ Decipeda Sierra Feller Rebecca Fullerman Carly Gutka Alexis Jahnke Maci Jahnke Faith Kilfoyle Lauren Lester Sebastian Marker Kyle Maronde Isabel May Ivan Medved Connor Mosher Savannah Murray Sydney Murray Jack Myers Alivia Perfetto Ella Perfetto Robert Silk Julianne Sweet Savannah Tobin Auburn Career Center Ceremonies
Congratulations to all of our Auburn Career Center seniors who graduated this week from their programs! We are so grateful for all of the work that the students, and staff member put forth this year at Auburn! SO many students earned awards, and notoriety!
Tuesday, May 25
11:00am - 12:00pm Cosmetology A and B, Criminal Justice 12:00pm - 1:00pm Business Management Technology, Interactive Multimedia, Internet Program & Development, Mobile Applications, Computer Networking 1:00pm – 2:00pm Allied Health, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Care Technician Wednesday, May 26 11:00am - 12:00pm Automotive Collision Repair, Automotive Technology, Culinary Arts, Teaching Professions 12:00pm - 1:00pm Advanced Manufacturing, Mechanical Technology Applications, Welding, Plant Turf & Landscape Management 1:00pm – 2:00pm Architecture Project Management, Construction, Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning, Electrical Engineering MUST READ: Senior Events
Senior Handbook
Key ideas noted below. It is very important to read the senior handbook, we receive calls daily that are inside of this document. We will review key parts of this with seniors at graduation practice. Graduation Rehearsal Because commencement exercises are conducted in a formal, ceremonial fashion, it is mandatory that all seniors be in attendance for rehearsal. *Seniors who do not attend rehearsal will not be permitted to participate in the graduation ceremony. Rehearsal is scheduled on Friday, May 28, 2021, at 10:00 AM. PRACTICE WILL NOW TAKE PLACE IN THE CHS GYM. Senior Picnic at Munson Township Park on Friday, May 28 from 12:30-3:00. Graduation Exercises: Saturday May 29, at 7:30 p.m. Graduation exercises will be held at Chardon Memorial Field on Saturday May 29, at 7:30 p.m. Each graduating senior will receive eight tickets to be issued at commencement practice on Friday, May 28, 2021. It will be up to you or your senior to reach out to other students/parents if you are in need of extra tickets beyond the original eight tickets. Seniors need to report by 6:30 PM. They need to park or be dropped in the middle school lot. The weather for the evening looks cool; dress accordingly. The event will be around 1hr 45 minutes in length. Families that need handicapped parking may use the ALCAN to park between 6:00-6:30 pm. Executive Student Council Officers will be in attendance to assist specific needs. IMPORTANT NOTES: Credit Seniors are reminded that it is necessary to pass the last nine weeks and/or the final exam plus have a passing average in a course to receive credit. Failure to meet these requirements in courses required for graduation will result in being ineligible for a diploma in May. Students will not be permitted to participate in the graduation ceremony. Further clarification is found on page 109 of the Student Handbook Delinquent Obligations Because all students are expected to meet their responsibilities and obligations as members of our school, seniors are reminded that all deficiencies and/or delinquent obligations (i.e. required credits, class work, fees, library fines, activity fees, textbooks, detentions, suspensions, etc.) are to be taken care of prior to the commencement practice. Students will not be permitted to participate in commencement unless all obligations have been met. Reminder of Fee Letter Seniors and Transcripts If you are planning on attending a college or trade school please do not forget to request your final transcript on Naviance. This will notify CHS where to send your Final Transcript that is needed to enroll in the secondary school you plan to attend in the fall. To do this follow these steps: 1. Go to https://www.naviance.com/ and log in 2. Click the tab "Colleges I'm Applying to" 3. Scroll to the bottom of the page to "College that I'm Attending" 4. Click the arrow and find the college you are attending and click it 5. Press the update button once your college is listed as the college you are attending. 6. We will send your Transcript to your college once they are finalized, and we review that all fees have been paid for. UPDATED: 5/28
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We are facing some considerable weather conditions forecasted for Saturday evening. This weather front has stalled creating wet conditions, cool temperatures, and unfavorable experiences for our students and families. We have determined that the best decision is to move commencement to our scheduled rain date: Sunday, May 30th, at 1:00 PM. Graduates will report at 12:00 PM at the Chardon Middle School Gym. Gates will open at 12:00 PM for all guests. All patrons will need a ticket. The Executive Student Council will assist families at the gate, and in the stands. The one thing that we cannot control is the weather, and that is why we initially had many rain dates in the plan. We apologize if this decision has caused inconvenience for your family gatherings. This decision is to create the most meaningful experience possible for our graduates and their families. On Sunday evening, our graduates and families may come back to Chardon Memorial Field for a fireworks display. The show will begin approximately around 9:00 pm. We appreciate your patience, understanding, and flexibility. Here is a video message talking about the change in date. With appreciation, Douglas Murray, Principal Links: Senior Handbook Week in Reflection Video to help families understand graduation--Details are the same; date is now SundaySchedule for Next Week
Monday, May 31st: No School
Tuesday, June 1st: White Day Schedule Wednesday, June 2nd: Red Day Schedule Thursday, June 3rd: Thursday Schedule Friday, June 4th: White Schedule Schedule for Exam Week: June 7-June 10
We have been meeting with teachers in post conferences along with having discussions with department chairs pertaining to final exams. We appreciate the creativity, and flexibility each department has determined for the exam process. Enclosed are the expectations for exams this June.
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT EACH STUDENT DISCUSSES THEIR FINAL COURSE EXPECTATIONS WITH THEIR TEACHERS AND PARENTS REGARDING THEIR QUARTER GRADES AND EXAM SCHEDULE. For the 2020-2021 year, teachers in each PLC must agree/collaborate upon what could/should be the final exam.
CHS Principal Podcast: Talking Tennis and Senior Year with Logan Coles and James GrangerSports Physicals
Precision Orthopaedics will again be offering sports physicals for Chardon athletes for the 2021-22 school year.
Below is information from Precision: Sports physicals will be by appointment only by calling 440-285-4999 Sports physicals will be completed at our Chardon office located at 150 7th Ave, Suite 200 in Chardon. Cost: $20, cash only Sports physical forms must be complete and signed by a parent/guardian prior to being seen by a physician There will be plenty of appointment times available through June and July Precision requires all patients and team members to wear face coverings while in the office. An Ohio High School Athletic Association 21-22 Preparticipation Physical Evaluation form is attached. Topper Bistro
The Biden administration recently announced more than 30 million children will get nutrition assistance over the summer as a result of the American Rescue Plan. Under the Universal School Meals Program Act, nutrition assistance over the summer would be made permanent for all children regardless of income.
https://www.sanders.senate.gov/press-releases/news-sanders-omar-gillibrand-and-moore-seek-to-expand-and-make-permanent-universal-school-meals/ 
Class of 2021: Parting Words
During the last year or so, after your parents first realized that the rest of your life had inexplicably sped past, they tried not to be obvious. But maybe you noticed. In spite of all that you were going through in school, sports, and even at work, your family tried to slow the calendar, stop the clock. They were trying, of course, to hang on to you.
The very thing that they committed to year’s ago- rearing, raising, training you for independence- your parents now began to fear. I’m sure some may have been emotional; they may have been firm, or even built walls between you. Every sign that indicated you had learned and matured and were ready to face the world only reminded them how young you seemed. But your parents couldn’t run from the truth. You were leaving and the day was coming soon. Some of your parents may have been so desperate to hang on that they couldn’t even exult in your growth and progress. Why, you ask, a lot of it was due to your maddening independence, that I-can-do-it-myself attitude that reminded both of them so much of their own adolescence, or even that look that asked, “Why do you have to know everything?” or “What does it matter to you?” may have cemented in their aching heart the truth: You had become your own person. It’s what they had wanted. But, your time together this year went by too quickly. There may have been days when they didn’t want it at all. Yet, throughout all the fights over applications, and deadlines, your parents knew that this was for the best. It’s time. And maybe from their perspective, there will never be a good time. Your parents have realized that the longer they hang on to you, the more they protect you from the real world. If you don’t jump in, you’ll never find yourself. And so they must nudge you from the nest. Seeing you leave for college or your career may remind them of the first time they let you go in the water. Only this time they are not going to be at arm’s length, ready to grab as you panic. They will not stand by with reassuring words that say, “I’m just seeing if you can float alone.” For this is the real thing. Your parents will let you go; you will be on your own, and they will back away. The other metaphor that may come to mind is your first time on two wheels. Mom or dad ran along beside, reaching, adjusting, holding the seat, helping you gain momentum and speed. Soon you were on your wobbly way, unable to turn, riding through puddles, over curbs, slowing to painful, tumbling stops before leaping up to try again. Now they will give your two-wheeler one last shove and watch. No more running alongside. You had enough of that. You won’t admit it, but there will be times when you whirl around expecting your parents to be there. They won't be, and you will think twice about calling, about asking to be bailed out of a jam. There will be bumps and bruises and as much as they would like to protect you from them, your parents will walk away to see you grow. You may be swindled, maybe even endangered because of your own innocence. Your parents could intervene, could warn you, or could slow you on a headlong path to believing someone because “he seemed like a great guy, or she seemed like a great girl.” They could urge you to let time be the test of relationships, to think twice, even three times, before investing in anything. But you must learn from your own mistakes. Your parents and teachers know because they have been there. We all have gone against our own better judgment, so why shouldn’t you? Even I knew better, or should have. I have been told enough times by my own parents. But some things you must learn on your own. You may fail, and you will kick yourself and wonder why you forged ahead. There will come a time that you will know that your life was shaped by the lessons you could learn only from your own mistakes. Graduates of 2021, I am at an age, where I finally can realize the wisdom, encouragement, and love that a parent gives to a child. As a parent of two beautiful daughters--the love shared between parents to their children is never a superficial root that may drive you away from their love, but a permanent foundation that grants you the opportunity to blossom into an adult. You must realize that as you transition into a new chapter of your life, your parents, brothers, sisters, and even your friends are going through the same transition. I know that your parents are so proud of you. Even through the good and bad times of this year, you have grown in such a way that radiates the beauty of every one of you. Graduates, look around. You are so gifted and talented. Your class emulates success. Academically, athletically, socially, and within the community, Your parents, and teachers have watched you grow daily and we are so proud to honor you today in your accomplishments. Many people state that you are the future. You are more than that. You Are The Strength Of Today. Forever in my heart, Mr. Murray 
5/19/2021 The Week in Reflection: 5/21 It is so exciting to be a Hilltopper! This week was filled with so many events academically, athletically, and within the many extra-curricular experiences that we offer. The senior class has finally finished all of their exams and now they are waiting for their special day. The weather has been beautiful and our students have been actively involved in outdoor labs, presentations, and ceremonies. This Week in Reflection is filled with important dates, events, and details for each grade level to understand as we begin to close out the rest of the year. Pay close attention to the details that apply to you. Senior Awards: May 20, 2021On Thursday, May 20th, we were able to celebrate the seniors during our annual awards ceremony. Last year, we celebrated this event online. We are so grateful to be able to share this night with our families in person. Many thanks to our counselors, and secretaries who worked to arrange this day with our community members, staff, students, and families. The night was filled with warmth and gratitude! May 18, 2021: Chardon High School Military and Athletic Signings* All students and guest wore masks until the picture Chardon High School recognized several athletic and military signings this week in person. Throughout the year, many families took the banners home and created signings in their houses. With some of the recent adjustments to health orders from April, we have been able to create more in-person ceremonies. Owen Myers Marines Parents: Christina Germovsek and Andrew Myers Anthony Chismar Marines Parents: Gregory and Gina Chismar Evan Gardner Air Force Parents: Christine and Craig Gardner Brandon Warburton Air Force Parents: Shellie and Dennis Warburton Blake Barker Seton Hill University Baseball Major: Pre-Med Parents: Eva and Len Barker McKenna Haack Walsh University Track Major: Pre-Med/Exercise Science Parents: Scott and Connie Haack Andrea Mann Walsh University CC/Track Major: Biology Parents: Tina and Jim Mann Mackenzie Morris The College of Wooster Lacrosse Major: Environmental Sciencee Mother: Brenda Morris, Coach Ali Platz Brianna Nieset Southern Illinois University CC/Track Major: Architecture Parents: Jennifer and Craig Nieset Lachlan Koenen Baldwin Wallace University Swimming Major: Environmental Sciencee Parents: Adele and Heinrich Koenen Schedule for Next Week: REGULAR SCHEDULE  Big Ideas for the Week  A Guide to Senior Events Senior Handbook Key ideas noted below. It is very important to read the senior handbook, we receive calls daily that are inside of this document. We will review key parts of this with seniors at graduation practice. Baccalaureate Baccalaureate services are by definition religious in nature. Designed by graduates, this ceremony is a non-denominational religious service at a local Chardon church. This voluntary activity will be held Thursday, May 27, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. at the Chardon United Methodist Church, 515 North Street, Chardon, Ohio. Graduation Rehearsal Because commencement exercises are conducted in a formal, ceremonial fashion, it is mandatory that all seniors be in attendance for rehearsal. *Seniors who do not attend rehearsal will not be permitted to participate in the graduation ceremony. Rehearsal is scheduled on Friday, May 28, 2021, at Chardon Memorial Field beginning at 10:00 am. Senior Picnic at Munson Township Park on Friday, May 28 from 12:30-3:00. Graduation Exercises Graduation exercises will be held at Chardon Memorial Field on Saturday May 29, at 7:30 p.m. Each graduating senior will receive eight tickets to be issued at commencement practice on Friday, May 28, 2021. It will be up to you or your senior to reach out to other students/parents if you are in need of extra tickets beyond the original eight tickets. IMPORTANT NOTES: Credit Seniors are reminded that it is necessary to pass the last nine weeks and/or the final exam plus have a passing average in a course to receive credit. Failure to meet these requirements in courses required for graduation will result in being ineligible for a diploma in May. Students will not be permitted to participate in the graduation ceremony. Further clarification is found on page 109 of the Student Handbook Delinquent Obligations Because all students are expected to meet their responsibilities and obligations as members of our school, seniors are reminded that all deficiencies and/or delinquent obligations (i.e. required credits, class work, fees, library fines, activity fees, textbooks, detentions, suspensions, etc.) are to be taken care of prior to the commencement practice. Students will not be permitted to participate in commencement unless all obligations have been met. Reminder of Fee Letter Seniors and TranscriptsIf you are planning on attending a college or trade school please do not forget to request your final transcript on Naviance. This will notify CHS where to send your Final Transcript that is needed to enroll in the secondary school you plan to attend in the fall. To do this follow these steps: 1. Go to https://www.naviance.com/ and log in 2. Click the tab "Colleges I'm Applying to" 3. Scroll to the bottom of the page to "College that I'm Attending" 4. Click the arrow and find the college you are attending and click it 5. Press the update button once your college is listed as the college you are attending. 6. We will send your Transcript to your college once they are finalized, and we review that all fees have been paid for.  CHS Principal Podcast: Talking Senior Class with Karen Landies and Annie Sweet School Fees for all Grade LevelsAs we transition to the last few weeks of the school year, it is important that parents/guardians review any outstanding school fees prior to the end of the year. I appreciate you going through Infinite Campus and administering payments throughout the year. Every year that fees are not addressed they can add up to a fee total that can be overbearing. By the end of the senior year, the district must close out all fees that are remaining. Please review any outstanding fees and make payment by the end of the school year for grades 8-11. Senior parents will receive a personalized communication to close out the year prior to graduation practice. Chardon High School can hold transcripts upon graduation to a post secondary institution for non-payment of fees, and will begin to do so in the 2021 school year. Please review the statement and continue to use Infinite Campus to review and pay fees. If you need access to Infinite Campus, please go to the Chardon Schools website under the resources section to learn more about access information to Infinite Campus and paying fees online. If you have questions about your invoice, please contact Erin Koehler, Chardon High School Clerk at 440-285-4057 X. 1441 or email her at erin.koehler@chardonschools.org Topper Bistro
The Biden administration recently announced more than 30 million children will get nutrition assistance over the summer as a result of the American Rescue Plan. Under the Universal School Meals Program Act, nutrition assistance over the summer would be made permanent for all children regardless of income. https://www.sanders.senate.gov/press-releases/news-sanders-omar-gillibrand-and-moore-seek-to-expand-and-make-permanent-universal-school-meals/ Underclass Finals Schedule We have been meeting with teachers in post conferences along with having discussions with department chairs pertaining to final exams. We appreciate the creativity, and flexibility each department has determined for the exam process. Enclosed are the expectations for exams this June. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT EACH STUDENT DISCUSSES THEIR FINAL COURSE EXPECTATIONS WITH THEIR TEACHERS AND PARENTS REGARDING THEIR QUARTER GRADES AND EXAM SCHEDULE. For the 2020-2021 year, teachers in each PLC must agree/collaborate upon what could/should be the final exam.
Art Piece of the Week
Melanie Gittins Grade 10 “The Green Bean” Terracotta Clay, Glaze, Vinyl Cut Stencil Ceramics Art Bundle of Joy
Elouise Joy Hauber was born on May 20, 2021 at 12:48 am! Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Hauber! Image of the Week Congratulations to the 2021 Chardon High School Fastpitch team who are Western Reserve Champs for the first ever in school history. 29 years in the making! Congratulations! Sports PhysicalsPrecision Orthopaedics will again be offering sports physicals for Chardon athletes for the 2021-22 school year. Below is information from Precision: Sports physicals will be by appointment only by calling 440-285-4999 Sports physicals will be completed at our Chardon office located at 150 7th Ave, Suite 200 in Chardon. Cost: $20, cash only Sports physical forms must be complete and signed by a parent/guardian prior to being seen by a physician There will be plenty of appointment times available through June and July Precision requires all patients and team members to wear face coverings while in the office. An Ohio High School Athletic Association 21-22 Preparticipation Physical Evaluation form is attached. Community Member Reflection
Having the students from Chardon High School take such an active role in spreading awareness and fundraising for the Parkinson’s Boxing Class meant so much to the senior citizens in this class and all of us at the Geauga Department on Aging. Their enthusiasm in making a video and interviewing so many of the boxers really showed how much they cared. Haydn, Tate, and Liam did a tremendous job putting the boxing video together, and you as their teachers & Chardon Schools should be very proud of the fine young men that they are! Being diagnosed with this progressive and degenerative disease of Parkinson’s is overwhelming. We are so excited to offer hope through our boxing/fitness class where our seniors can fight back physically & psychologically. Having the students be a part of this boxing class was a true joy for me and I’m extremely grateful to them for their hard work and fundraising efforts. Having them present us with two checks today in the respective amounts $1500, and $500 was an amazing surprise. Please know how extremely grateful we all are and thank you for the wonderful life lessons you have taught through your Service Learning Class. Gratefully, Sandy McLeod Senior Center Supervisor Alumni News Here is your 2021 Chardon Alumni Newsletter. It includes the Alumni Dinner registration form and the Alumni Hall of Fame Nomination form. Click here to read the Newsletter If you plan to come to the Alumni Dinner, please register early since space is limited. If you can't make it to the dinner, be sure to let us know if your contact information or email change, so we can keep you updated with the latest Chardon Alumni developments. Have a beautiful weekend with family and friends!
5/11/2021 The Week in Reflection: 5/14I think I can. I think I can The Little Engine That Could is an American folktale that became widely known in the United States after publication in 1930 by Platt & Munk. The story is used to teach children the value of optimism and hard work. One of the key lines from the book is I think I can, I think I can. Throughout the week, this mantra crossed many of our minds at CHS. With the power outage Sunday into Monday, we faced sporadic wifi issues to kick off the week along with administering several AIR and MAP tests, adjusting on the fly to our schedules, aligning senior events, and going to school events...we all were stretched to the max. A good marathon for adults certainly has benefits, but many students and staff alike are longing for the finish line. We will get there, but the mantra needs to change from I think I can to I know I will. There are so many events that have either happened this week, this weekend or leading into next week that is important to read these details carefully. Make today great! Schedule for Next Week: BACK the REGULAR SCHEDULE Big Ideas for the Week A Guide to Senior Events
Prom DirectionsIn order to promote a healthy, safe, enjoyable evening for all students, the following procedures will be in place for the school dance. We encourage families to discuss these rules together. EXPECTED STUDENT BEHAVIOR
 Watch the Prom Court Videos Here 2021 Chardon High School HonorariansCongratulations to Jesse Decipeda and Catherine Condon who were nominated by their peers to lead the class of 2021 into Chardon Memorial Field at our 148th Commencement Ceremony.
2021 Commencement Speaker: Denise Hagan Denise Hagan, a proud Chardon graduate, wife, mother, entrepreneur, and owner of D is for Delicious will speak to the Class of 2021. Her energy, passion, and creativity started as an elementary school teacher. Her journey with her family lead her to decorate her life with giving, sharing, and educating. She never dreamed D is for Delicious would outgrow her home and take her on one of the most rewarding adventures of her life. We can't wait to share her with the senior class and their families! SENIOR Chromebook Collection  It is hard to believe that we are closing out the 2020-2021 school year. We have many things to be grateful for and accomplishments to celebrate this school year. During the days of May 20-21 (Seniors) students will need to turn-in their Chromebooks & Chargers. School Fees may be assessed according to the condition of your device or failure to return a charger. May 20-21, 2021 Seniors Chromebook Collection (Learning Center) The task includes:
ALL STUDENTS IN GRADES 8-11 WILL KEEP THEIR CHROMEBOOK OVER THE SUMMER  Click on Image for more details Chardon Reads: Summer Reading Program  History Modeled after “One Book, One City” and “One Book, One School” programs active around our country, the faculty at Chardon High School aims to promote literacy and foster a sense of community by adopting a “Chardon Reads” program of our own. In keeping with the mission of the Chardon Local Schools, “high achievement for all students, where learning is our most important work,” a summer read is required. A faculty team selected Mitch Albom’s The Five People You Meet in Heaven for the required summer reading. 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. Additionally, the Chardon Library will include a community book discussion in their summer schedule as well as have copies available for checkout. Mitch Albom’s The Five People You Meet in Heaven - From amazon.com: Eddie is a wounded war veteran, an old man who has lived, in his mind, an uninspired life. His job is fixing rides at a seaside amusement park. On his 83rd birthday, a tragic accident kills him as he tries to save a little girl from a falling cart. He awakes in the afterlife, where he learns that heaven is not a destination. It's a place where your life is explained to you by five people, some of whom you knew, others who may have been strangers. One by one, from childhood to soldier to old age, Eddie's five people revisit their connections to him on earth, illuminating the mysteries of his "meaningless" life, and revealing the haunting secret behind the eternal question: "Why was I here?" Students will learn of any expected summer reading assignments for The Five People You Meet in Heaven from their current (2020-21) ELA teacher (or the Guidance Office if transferring into CHS). In ADDITION to The Five People You Meet in Heaven, Honors/AP English, AcaDec, and Spanish III students should complete the following reading: Honors/AP English: Traditionally, English honors and AP students have additional summer reading; however, due to the shortened summer break, they will only be reading the all-school read this year. The traditional summer reads may be incorporated into book clubs throughout the year. Academic Decathlon (HUM100): The Sea-Wolf by Jack London (available in PDF form free of charge via Project Gutenberg ) Spanish III Feel free to join the following Google Classroom for some Spanish summer fun! Class code: fwrso7r CHS Principal Podcast: The Finish Line with Boys and Girls LAX 2021School FeesAs we transition to the last few weeks of the school year, it is important that parents/guardians review any outstanding school fees prior to the end of the year. I appreciate you going through Infinite Campus and administering payments throughout the year. Every year that fees are not addressed they can add up to a fee total that can be overbearing. By the end of the senior year, the district must close out all fees that are remaining. Please review any outstanding fees and make payment by the end of the school year for grades 8-11. Senior parents will receive a personalized communication to close out the year prior to graduation practice. Chardon High School can hold transcripts upon graduation to a post secondary institution for non-payment of fees, and will begin to do so in the 2021 school year. Please review the statement and continue to use Infinite Campus to review and pay fees. If you need access to Infinite Campus, please go to the Chardon Schools website under the resources section to learn more about access information to Infinite Campus and paying fees online. If you have questions about your invoice, please contact Erin Koehler, Chardon High School Clerk at 440-285-4057 X. 1441 or email her at erin.koehler@chardonschools.org Topper Bistro
The Biden administration recently announced more than 30 million children will get nutrition assistance over the summer as a result of the American Rescue Plan. Under the Universal School Meals Program Act, nutrition assistance over the summer would be made permanent for all children regardless of income. https://www.sanders.senate.gov/press-releases/news-sanders-omar-gillibrand-and-moore-seek-to-expand-and-make-permanent-universal-school-meals/ Community Service 17 students from Chardon High School are being recognized for community service as National Award earners and as inspirations for other students to get involved in their community. Our 4th Annual National Community Service Awards connect student service activity to the UN Global Goals. This year we have additional recognition for students working toward a world of Zero Hunger and Zero Waste. Student volunteers at Chardon High School have invested 1,328 + hours in community needs with the most student effort for Zero Hunger. This award program has been designed to elevate and expand the awareness of youth leaders contributing time and talent to drive positive progress toward global issues. Congratulations to Student Awardees at Chardon High School Ambassador Awardees: Brittany Adams Honor Awardees: Samantha Brown, Taylor Cox, Marijke Mendeszoon Merit Awardees: Lauren Alexander, Abby Atchley, Emily Browne, Julia Carter, Quentin Fedak, Chris Gehrke, Anna Gerstner, Derek Mardula, Katie Snyder, Jacob Stephans, Claire Suszynski, Paige Yamamoto Zero Hero Awardees: Brittany Adams, Samantha Brown, Emily Browne, Julia Carter, Taylor Cox, Tate Farinacci, Chris Gehrke Images of the WeekAP Physics AP Physics C students are competing in build challenges now that the AP exam is over... these challenges incorporate many of the concepts they have examined throughout the school year. Last week students had had a class period to design their egg drop cage and test prototypes using 10 sheets of paper and 1 meter of tape. On Friday, they had 20 minutes to build their contraptions and then we dropped from the top of the visitor bleachers (6 m). Winners eggs survived without cracking!
Biology Student in Biology went outdoors for a lesson on population diversity and sampling techniques. They identified plant species in quadrants and used calculations extrapolated that to the entire front field of the school. Due Today: Sumer Youth Advisory (Class of 2022/2023)Leadership Geauga is excited once again to offer the Youth Institute program to high school students who will be a junior or a senior during the 2021-2022 school year. Eligible students must live in Geauga County or attend a school located in Geauga County. Some of the benefits of the Youth Institute include: 1. Taking the Strengths Quest Talent Assessment 2. Meeting students from other schools 3. Meeting Geauga County business leaders & learning more about Geauga County 4. Mentoring & career exploration opportunities COVID has limited our ability to come onsite to answer questions about the program and recruit students, so we are asking the local schools to distribute the attached flyer to their students. If you have specific questions about the program, please do not hesitate to reach out to any one of the following individuals: · Pam Carson, Interim Director, Leadership Geauga @ executivedirector@leadershipgeauga.org, · Glen Peck, Co-Chair Youth Institute & Leadership Geauga Board Member @ gpeck@kinetico.com Apply online at www.leadershipgeauga.org CHS Musical ReviewMonday, May 10th, the CHS Drama department presented their "LIVE Musical Revue" for a limited audience. This was in lieu of our spring musical. The students featured 14 solos/ duet from various musicals. These students have been preparing since February and have all grown throughout the process. This was an outstanding evening with very memorable and touching performances. The "LIVE Musical Revue" can be viewed on BoxCast. CHS Choir Department Congratulations to the CHS Choirs on an inspiring spring choir concert! The concert was held in the CHS gym on Wednesday, May 12th. The mass ensemble of 105 singers, featured the members of the 8th-Grade Choir, Women's Choir, and Chorale. The concert celebrated the music of the Broadway stage. The group made our gym sound like a fine concert hall with their powerful singing and teamwork. The students persisted with vocal excellence even considering the breathing and articulation limitations present with masks. The song selections ranged from old classic shows, such as Oklahoma, A Chorus Line, Sound of Music, and Annie to current box office hits such as Hamilton, Wicked, Lion King, and Dear Evan Hansen. We had a supportive and socially distanced audience. This was certainly a highlight of our choir year together. Great job singers! Crescendo Club Tag Day FundraiserCrescendo Club Tag Days fundraiser is going on this week through Saturday. Our goal is to raise $11k for the music programs at Chardon Schools. Due to Covid-19 we are doing a virtual fundraiser this year via GoFundMe. Please join us in making a difference! We are raising money to benefit the Crescendo Club of Chardon School System, and any donation will help make an impact! We have been able to do so much through your generosity as it benefits our school's music program from Kindergarten all the way through High School!! Some of our accomplishments through the years have been helping those talented children have instruments to use that might not otherwise be able to have access to them, providing educational field trips to expand the children's experiences in this field of arts, we have been able to purchase educational tools and equipment to help the teachers do their job in providing the best lessons possible, and we have been able to purchase marching band, band, and choir uniforms for our growing group of young adults making the most of their high school years. Each month, the board of the Crescendo Club and the music teachers meet to discuss the state of the organization and approve monetary requests. These meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month. Visit www.chardoncc.org for more information and to view our meeting minutes and future agendas. We appreciate your support. TAG Days is one of our major fundraisers for the year and directly supports our music programs. Thank you! Board of Directors: Tom Siko - President Jennifer Squires - Vice President Gina Piotrkowski - Secratary Holly Schultz - Treasurer Parents, students, or relatives can view our video and donate at bit.ly/tagdays2021 An important point for parents: many employers offer matching grants for donations to non-profit groups. WRC Champs!
Andi Mann sets new WRC meet records in the 1600 and 3200. Mackenzie Morrison does likewise in the discus. Toppers were lighting it up! Caden Dawson led the Toppers at the WRC meet with a win in the 300H as well as teaming up with Karl Dietz, Zak Mueller, Anthony Zampino, Jack Sweet, and Daniel Pettyjohn on the winning 4x2 and 4x4 relays Senior Nights Click to see more
Celebrate the little things this weekend with your family and friends because these days are the most precious to cherish with your children!
Douglas Murray, Principal 5/4/2021 The Week in Reflection: 5/7#NeverQuit It is that time of the week when I quote a song. The best one that comes to mind is David Bowie's Under Pressure. Now that the beat is in your head and you are throwing that bass guitar around and questioning whether you are singing David Bowie or rapping Vanilla Ice...let's begin. It has been been a pressure filled week and it is so important to pause at the end of all of the communications, tasks, meetings, and plans to take a deep breath. It is important to reflect on all of the positives and ways that those we encountered where influenced by our care. In constant contact with information, I stumbled upon an obscure study from the University of Arizona that indicates that men and women average around 15-16,000 words a day. When you think about it, that is a ton of communication. The question is how have we used our words to influence, create kindness, and positively impact others versus cause stress, frustration, or sadness. Our words matter and our reflection of our words matter. Sometimes, the best words are no words. We become active listeners. So, since I used many words last week in the introduction... reflect on the power of your words this week... I will pause, take a breath, and actively listen. Be You, Be Kind, BeLIEVE! The finish line is just around the corner. AIR Testing: May 10-14 As we enter into the week of May 10-14 , we are transitioning to the last administration of the 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. HB64 created opportunities for school to extend the dates for these dates. However, Chardon High School will still administer the US History exam for the purpose of attaining graduation seals for all students on the permanent pathway particularly in the class of 2023. Students will take the AIR exams as described below. Here are a few AIR End of Course Testing updates that you need to know. May 10, 2021 … RED DAY Mathematics … Grade 8, Algebra I, and Geometry May 12, 2021 … RED DAY Science … Grade 8 and Biology May 14, 2021...Special Schedule Social Studies... American Government and American History Map Testing Please take the time to understand the schedule for next week. Transportation will run at the regular times. May 14th: After the AIR Testing/Map Testing, school is dismissed. There are no classes after the testing schedule. Students are dismissed at 12:00 pm. Transportation will still run at the regular hours. A Guide to Senior Events   Important Links for Seniors Senior Handbook Prom/After Prom Flyer Prom Ticket Sales (Online Only) After Prom Ticket Sales (Online Only) Parent Letter: After Prom Prom Court       Click on the above image to see all of the events  Chardon Reads: Summer Reading Program History Modeled after “One Book, One City” and “One Book, One School” programs active around our country, the faculty at Chardon High School aims to promote literacy and foster a sense of community by adopting a “Chardon Reads” program of our own. In keeping with the mission of the Chardon Local Schools, “high achievement for all students, where learning is our most important work,” a summer read is required. A faculty team selected Mitch Albom’s The Five People You Meet in Heaven for the required summer reading. 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. Additionally, the Chardon Library will include a community book discussion in their summer schedule as well as have copies available for checkout. Mitch Albom’s The Five People You Meet in Heaven - From amazon.com: Eddie is a wounded war veteran, an old man who has lived, in his mind, an uninspired life. His job is fixing rides at a seaside amusement park. On his 83rd birthday, a tragic accident kills him as he tries to save a little girl from a falling cart. He awakes in the afterlife, where he learns that heaven is not a destination. It's a place where your life is explained to you by five people, some of whom you knew, others who may have been strangers. One by one, from childhood to soldier to old age, Eddie's five people revisit their connections to him on earth, illuminating the mysteries of his "meaningless" life, and revealing the haunting secret behind the eternal question: "Why was I here?" Students will learn of any expected summer reading assignments for The Five People You Meet in Heaven from their current (2020-21) ELA teacher (or the Guidance Office if transferring into CHS). In ADDITION to The Five People You Meet in Heaven, Honors/AP English, AcaDec, and Spanish III students should complete the following reading: Honors/AP English: Traditionally, English honors and AP students have additional summer reading; however, due to the shortened summer break, they will only be reading the all-school read this year. The traditional summer reads may be incorporated into book clubs throughout the year. Academic Decathlon (HUM100): The Sea-Wolf by Jack London (available in PDF form free of charge via Project Gutenberg ) Spanish III Feel free to join the following Google Classroom for some Spanish summer fun! Class code: fwrso7r Topper Bistro
CHS Principal Podcast: The Finish Line Talking Track 2021Chardon Avenue Construction Update The City of Chardon announced this week that the Chardon Avenue Project is set to begin. Setup work will occur on Monday, May 3, and construction will begin on Wednesday, May 5. Anticipate potential traffic delays beginning on Monday, May 3. Project Information: https://www.chardon.cc/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=170 For the latest, sign up for City of Chardon alerts at: https://www.chardon.cc/List.aspx CHS JUNIOR WINS 3RD PLACE IN GCBA LAW DAY ESSAY CONTEST May 4, 2021 -- On April 30, Chardon High School junior Morgan Fisher was a guest at the Geauga County Bar Association's luncheon at Guido's in Chesterland where she was recognized for her essay winning third place this spring in GCBA's Law Day Essay Contest. Read more from Kelly Misch's article Drive -Thru Food DistributionOne ActsPhotos: courtesy of Emily Spangler  CHS Drama is excited to be back on stage! Even though things look a little different this year, the show must go on! With the use of masks and face shields, the night of senior-directed one-act plays will be performed in front of a limited audience on Friday, May 7 at 7pm. Cast members have a limited number of tickets they will distribute that can be exchanged for seating at the door for $5.  Casts of our three senior-directed one acts School FeesAs we transition to the last few weeks of the school year, it is important that parents/guardians review any outstanding school fees prior to the end of the year. I appreciate you going through Infinite Campus and administering payments throughout the year. Every year that fees are not addressed they can add up to a fee total that can be overbearing. By the end of the senior year, the district must close out all fees that are remaining. Please review any outstanding fees and make payment by the end of the school year for grades 8-11. Senior parents will receive a personalized communication to close out the year prior to graduation practice. Chardon High School can hold transcripts upon graduation to a post secondary institution for non-payment of fees, and will begin to do so in the 2021 school year. Please review the statement and continue to use Infinite Campus to review and pay fees. If you need access to Infinite Campus, please go to the Chardon Schools website under the resources section to learn more about access information to Infinite Campus and paying fees online. If you have questions about your invoice, please contact Erin Koehler, Chardon High School Clerk at 440-285-4057 X. 1441 or email her at erin.koehler@chardonschools.org Art Piece of the Week Tempera painting by Olivia Ash, 9th grade Art Piece of the Week: A Focus on a mother's love "Mommy D!", T.J. Decipeda, Grade 9, Art Foundations Closing ReflectionHappy Mother's Day! After everything you've done for me — the opportunities you've handed me, the countless mood swings you've endured from me, the life you've given up for me — I'm supposed to send you a card with flowers, and that's supposed to be enough? Flowers, cards and massage gift certificates do not get my point across. Taking you out to dinner won't do it justice. Buying you balloons isn't going to inflate my point. All of it seems so… trite. A Hallmark card won't ever be able to explain exactly why I love you. Exactly why I'm proud to call you my mom. Exactly how grateful I am for you. Instead, I'll just tell you. I'll tell you exactly why I respect you, not try and fit it into some two-by-two-inch card. I will tell you exactly what I should say every day of every month of every year. I'll tell you exactly why I love you.
Happy Mother's Day to all of our CHS Moms! Douglas Murray, Principal |
