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10/30/2018 The @chs_dmurray Week in Reflection: 11/2'Toppers to the Finishline We have certainly enjoyed an outstanding regular season for the Chardon Hilltoppers with exciting games and great support of the team. Coach Hewitt, his staff, and all of the athletes are ecstatic with the opportunity to host a playoff game this Friday, November 2, at 7:00 PM. $8 pre-sale tickets are available in the CHS Athletic office during the following days/times: Wednesday, 10/31, 8:00 am-3:00 pm Thursday, 11/1, 8:00 am-3:00 pm 5:00-8:00 pm (conferences) Friday, 11/2, 8:00 am-3:00 pm All tickets at the gate will be $9 for adults, seniors, and school-aged children 6 years and older. This is an OHSAA game. No passes can be accepted. The CHS Athletic Department receives a small portion of all pre-sale tickets. Get yours early and keep part of the proceeds here! We are expecting a large crowd for this game. The Chardon Crazies have shared with us that it will be a BLACK-out. Please join us in living our core value of Community. Together, we will empower the "Toppers to victory! Athletic Director, Doug Snyder, traveled to Columbus to receive the hosting rules for our home playoff game. We are requesting your assistance in ensuring that children are supervised adequately during this event. In addition, we appreciate you speaking with your children, if they are attending the games, concerning expected behavior and respect for property and the rights of others to attend a game without experiencing inappropriate behavior. Our Hilltoppers are enjoying a historic run in football this year and our fans are regarded as among the best in the State of Ohio. See you at the game! Check out last week's video below: Enclosed is the video that we are playing at the rally for our XC athletes and Football Team: Classroom Reflection This week, I reflected on the hours that I have spent inside of classrooms this quarter. Formally, I have observed twenty-six observations over the last ten weeks. This intentional act is to confirm and support the work of our teachers and student learning outcomes. I love learning. Over the last two weeks, I have intentionally walked the steps of our students by observing a full Red Day, and then a full Black Day. Why would I do this? Ultimately, I do have some state requirements for classroom observations---but, I want to flip the experience for myself. Mr. Higham, Mr. Bandiera, and I have a very packed schedule each day and accomplish numerous tasks that only a few see. We are not just running the day-to-day operations. We have personal goals, and building goals. We have district goals, and state requirements. We are meeting with students, teachers, parents, covering classes, and living the mission. Our day never is the same. Students have up to seven courses in a typical day. On a block day, the students have less classes but more time. In order for me to gauge a sense of what the students and teachers experience inside of the classroom, I wanted to walk in the steps of the students. I can share that the day went by fast. The experiences that the students interacted in were differentiated and highly engaging. After reflecting on the fifteen hours spend in classrooms this week, I know without a doubt that our students are in good hands. The mission of high achievement for ALL students was certainly the focus and learning was absolutely the outcome! The work is very tiring but the finish line is the goal! Canterbury TalesMrs. Newman's AP Language and Composition students wrapped up their Canterbury Tales unit with a Medieval Banquet in which they each dressed as a different character from the Prologue of the Tales. They then read a speech they would have given to the other travelers at the start of the famed pilgrimage. They wrapped up the fun with food to complete the banquet. Congrats, Sergeant Mike Shaw!It is our pleasure to announce that Patrolman Michael Shaw will be promoted to the rank of Police Sergeant, effective October 29, 2018. Officer Shaw is a 1994 graduate of the Ohio Highway Patrol Basic Police Academy, and he previously attended Ohio University, prior to transferring to Lakeland Community College, graduating Magna Cum Laude, with an Associates of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement. Officer Shaw began his career with the Chardon Police Department as a part-time officer in August 2002, and was promoted to full-time officer in August 2004. Officer Shaw also possesses previous full-time experience with the Mentor and Madison Police Departments. Officer Shaw is a seasoned officer, who has stood out in his most recent assignment as a School Resource Officer assigned to the Chardon Local Schools. In addition to his duties and responsibilities as an SRO, Officer Shaw has served previously as the North East Ohio Representative, and is currently the Vice President of the Ohio School Resource Officers Association. Officer Shaw has been an SRO Basic Academy instructor for the OSROA, and has been a consultant to agencies considering SRO programs across the State of Ohio. Officer Shaw’s participation with State Representatives Patterson & LaTourette was instrumental in the passage of HB 318, which defined the role and training necessary for the position of School Resource Officer, and provided funding for the training of School Resource Officers in Ohio. Officer Shaw has also demonstrated his leadership through assignments as SRO, Field Training Officer, and as a DARE Instructor. Sgt. Shaw will remain in the SRO assignment until a suitable successor is chosen to replace him. Please join with me in congratulating Sgt. Shaw on his promotion. A swearing in ceremony for Sergeant Shaw will be conducted prior to the Chardon City Council meeting on Thursday, November 8 @ 6:00 P.M. Chardon Local Schools, and the Chardon Police Department plan to work collaboratively to assign the next SRO at Chardon along with providing SRO training. The goal is for Sgt. Shaw and the SRO to crosstrain together to learn the various tasks of this position. In the interim, Mike Shaw will continue to work with our students until a transition can occur. Congrats, Sgt. Shaw! Dance the night away! ICYMI: Infinite Campus Annual Update The following are guidelines to complete the student Annual Update. (formerly Online Emergency Medical Forms) The Annual Update must be completed by ALL Chardon Local School District households. Even if you registered this past spring or summer, we ask that you please complete the Annual Update. This ensures that you have created your Parent Portal Account and that we have the most accurate information for your student. The window to complete the Annual Update will be open between August 1, 2018 and September 30, 2018. Each student must have an Annual Update completed online each year. Changes in residency and medical conditions or medications may require additional documentation.
School Fees are DUE School fees are due to Chardon Local Schools. Payable at your students individual school. Please look at your students Infinite Campus account under “Fees” to see what is owed for each child. All Participation fees for the Fall Season are due. DO NOT PAY WINTER Participation fees until they are posted in Infinite Campus. This takes a little time to get the final official rosters from the coaches added and adjustment made where needed. When you are looking at the fess, 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. Direct all of your calls to Mrs. McBride. The Media CenterHappy November! Attached are the latest editions of The Learning Center Newsletter, and back by popular demand, The Lav Report. The LC Newsletter contains the third and last installment from INFOhio on Inquiry and Locating Information. Teaching effective strategies for locating information helps students begin to use tech and the internet for learning and working and prepares them for success in college and career. The Lav Report is a special edition devoted to electronic resources available to Chardon High School students, staff and family members. Libby, Hoopla and SORA are all places to go to enjoy audiobooks, e_books, magazines, movies, and music. SORA is the newest addition made available through an agreement between Overdrive and LGCA. Students should stop in the Learning Center for help using any of the resources showcased in The Lav Report. Fall Play Mrs. Savage has been left ten million dollars by her husband and wants to make the best use of it, in spite of her grown-up stepchildren’s efforts to get their hands on it. Knowing that the widow’s wealth is now in negotiable securities, and seeing they cannot get hold of the fortune, the stepchildren commit her to a sanatorium hoping to “bring her to her senses.” In the sanatorium Mrs. Savage meets various social misfits, men and women who just cannot adjust themselves to life, people who need the help Mrs. Savage can provide. In getting to know them, she realizes that she will find happiness with them and plans to spend the rest of her life as one of them. But when the doctor tells her there is no reason why she should remain, she hesitates to go out into a hard world where people seem ready to do anything for money. The self-seeking stepchildren are driven to distraction by their vain efforts to browbeat Mrs. Savage, but she preserves her equanimity and leads them on a merry chase. At last her friends conspire to get rid of her stepchildren, and through their simple belief in the justice of her cause, they enable Mrs. Savage to carry out her plans to establish a fund to help others realize their hopes and dreams. Ski Club Do you like to ski or snowboard? If so, consider joining the CHS Downhill Ski/Snowboard Club. This club program will run after school for five consecutive Tuesdays beginning January 8th. The club will be skiing at Brandywine Ski Resort. Club passes are also valid at Alpine Valley. No experience is necessary to join; both rentals and lessons are included in the club price. Students who have season passes are welcome to join and only have to pay the bus fee. If your son/daughter is interested in joining, please see the attached forms for more details about registration. The first registration deadline is November 19, less than three weeks away! All students who register by this date get a free long-sleeve ski club shirt at no additional cost! Please note that this club is open to students from grade 8 through grade 12. If you have any questions, please contact the adviser (Alison Fisher) at alison.fisher@chardonschools.org or have your child see Miss Fisher during the school day in room 307. Hope you consider joining us on the slopes in January! 
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Closing Thoughts In his book Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success, with Jay Carty, Coach Wooden defined integrity and its importance in the following manner: “Integrity in its simplest form is purity of intention. It’s keeping a clean conscience. To some extent, integrity contains a bit of reliability, a healthy helping of honesty and a portion of sincerity. The heart of a person with integrity always wants to do what’s right, once he or she is sure what ‘right’ is." If we could teach only one value to live by, it should be this: Our definition of success will come and go, but integrity is forever. Integrity means doing the right thing at all times and in all circumstances, whether or not anyone is watching. It takes having the courage to do the right thing, no matter what the consequences will be. Building a reputation of integrity takes years, but it takes only a second to lose, so never allow yourself to ever do anything that would damage your integrity. I share this with you because as we share so many positive accolades within the first quarter...we are a school of a thousand students within the ages of 13-18. Our young adults make many great decisions, but at times make poor ones. I will preface that it wasn't a single event that lead me to write this reflection, but a pod of small moments that encouraged me to take a firm stand. I am one of the instructional and cultural leaders in the building. The best analogy that I can share with you of how I spend my day is in the following: "I write the sheet music for all of the conductors that draw the music out of the musicians." Every word written, said, and heard defines to the students and staff what my values are and how my integrity plays a role in who I am. These are my Integrity Power Standards: I believe in the power of relationships and how nurturing people becomes the indicator that drives learning. I believe that respect is built out of a consistent demonstration of trust and reliability. I believe that kindness is the fruit of positive behavior and chosen attitudes. I believe that nothing is entitled to you and everything is earned through your hard work and proper mindset. I believe that blaming, complaining, and defending becomes a poison to autonomous integrity and tarnishes the established culture and climate. It is important to realize that others pay attention to those you have chosen to associate with, and they will inevitably judge your character by the character of your friends. Why is that? It is best explained by a quote my parents often said to my sister, brother, and I while in high school: “When you lie down with dogs you get fleas.” Inevitably we become more and more like the people we surround ourselves with day to day. If we surround ourselves with people who are dishonest and willing to cut corners to get ahead, then we’ll surely find ourselves following a pattern of first enduring their behavior, then accepting their behavior, and finally adopting their behavior. If you want to build a reputation as a person of integrity then surround yourself with people of integrity. The Event + Your Response = Your Outcome. Go 'Toppers! Douglas Murray, Principal
10/23/2018 The @chs_dmurray Week in ReflectionA Video ReflectionThis week has highlighted our purpose as educators. Please watch the video enclosed to see all of the great examples of what makes CHS such a great school. Before you proceed, check out this data! We are now an 8-12 building. We have 24 new staff members to the high school experience. We have 215 more students this year. We do not blame, complain, or defend things that we cannot control. We choose our response . We are Chardon. 1215 Students Avg GPA for Q1= 3.20 Seniors Avg =3.18 Juniors Avg= 3.20 Sophomores Avg= 3.14 Freshman Avg= 3.23 Eighth Grade Avg= 3.25 I am so proud of our students and our teachers efforts to focus on the eminent core value of achievement. Together, we will continue to refine what we do by analyzing how we can continue to move from good to great! The Mission Over the last several weeks, I have shared our state report card and school profile. These measures help identify the story that we are creating at Chardon High School. This year, we have placed so much attention on refining the outcomes of our mission. Just take a moment and think about it...we have added an entire grade level of 250 students, 24 staff members, refined our bell schedule, expanded our courses of study, established the Circuit of Success, refined Topper Times, and continued training staff members within instructional strategies. The culture and climate at Chardon High School has been the main focus this fall. We have spent years on our core values and responses as a community and are mindful of the needs of all of our students and staff. The Why The mission of Chardon School is High Achievement for ALL students where learning is our most important work. This lens of learning is mastered when students and staff focus on learning as the sum of all of the experiences that students engage in. There are seven periods in a day. As a teacher, we believe that the time that we have is priceless each period. As a student, every class plays a role in the development of the child towards the mission. No class is greater than the other. It is the learning that matters the most. We are further able to focus our outcomes on the end goal. The most important learning that any student can achieve (within their high school experience) is finding his or her purpose. The desire for all educators is that all of our students can determine their purpose within an outcome of becoming employed right out school, enrolling in a college/university, enlisting in the armed forces, or using their abilities and passion as a young entrepreneur. The How Our students and educators spend years establishing the foundation of their learning within this blueprint. This map demonstrates the direction that all learners follow. This is where the work of the educator really comes into action. The educator moves from the sage on the stage to the facilitating tour guide. Professional Learning Communities, aligning standards, defining instructional strategies, preparing common formative assessments, and most importantly-developing meaningful relationships with students. It is through deep development of creating goals, and student choices that guide all learners on the map of learning. The What Our students love to live in the what. Who wouldn't? It is through these experiences that students begin to find their way and live their purpose. Students and staff engage in soft skills, or what I call the essential skills. They are learning many ways to communicate, innovate, and problem solve. They are learning about becoming a young leader, understanding their place in this grand world, and planning for their ideas as young entrepreneurs. Students and staff engage in mentoring students and developing new ideas and relationships in our established brain breaks. Teachers are creating opportunities inside of AP and CCP courses along with career planning at Auburn Career Center. The mission and vision of Chardon is clear. Our destination hasn't changed. How you get there is your choice. ICYMI: Infinite Campus Annual Update The following are guidelines to complete the student Annual Update. (formerly Online Emergency Medical Forms) The Annual Update must be completed by ALL Chardon Local School District households. Even if you registered this past spring or summer, we ask that you please complete the Annual Update. This ensures that you have created your Parent Portal Account and that we have the most accurate information for your student. The window to complete the Annual Update will be open between August 1, 2018 and September 30, 2018. Each student must have an Annual Update completed online each year. Changes in residency and medical conditions or medications may require additional documentation.
 Thursday, November 1 (4:30-8:00 pm) As you prepare your schedule, please click on the link below to sign up a timeslot for parent teacher conferences for Session 2 https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Chardon_High_School Fall Play Mrs. Savage has been left ten million dollars by her husband and wants to make the best use of it, in spite of her grown-up stepchildren’s efforts to get their hands on it. Knowing that the widow’s wealth is now in negotiable securities, and seeing they cannot get hold of the fortune, the stepchildren commit her to a sanatorium hoping to “bring her to her senses.” In the sanatorium Mrs. Savage meets various social misfits, men and women who just cannot adjust themselves to life, people who need the help Mrs. Savage can provide. In getting to know them, she realizes that she will find happiness with them and plans to spend the rest of her life as one of them. But when the doctor tells her there is no reason why she should remain, she hesitates to go out into a hard world where people seem ready to do anything for money. The self-seeking stepchildren are driven to distraction by their vain efforts to browbeat Mrs. Savage, but she preserves her equanimity and leads them on a merry chase. At last her friends conspire to get rid of her stepchildren, and through their simple belief in the justice of her cause, they enable Mrs. Savage to carry out her plans to establish a fund to help others realize their hopes and dreams. GGP: 8th Grade Field TripThis past Monday and Tuesday, our 8th grade students had the opportunity to take a field trip to local businesses to acquire information about future career avenues. The two day field trip, sponsored by the Geauga Growth Partnership, allowed 8th grade Chardon students to visit local businesses for a one day trip on either Monday or Tuesday. The field trip visited businesses in the community including Geauga County Airport, University Hospital Geauga, and Best Sand. During the visit our 8th grade students were introduced to a multitude of different careers and were given information about how to attain those careers from actual employees at each company. The 8th grade class will continue to complete similar career exploration activities in the future. Entrepreneurship
Mr. Herner shared images from his Entrepreneurship Circuit this week who participates in a "Shark Tank". Robot Maid were the winners. Winter Try-Outs Topper Bistro
Winter Sports Start Dates All athletes must have OHSAA Physical pages 3-4 on file in CHS Athletic Office and all other athletic forms completed in Final Forms prior to Day 1 of winter sport. (https://chardon-oh.finalforms.com) Final Forms information attached. BOYS BASKETBALL High School, 9-12 V/JV: Friday, November 2, 4:00 pm Freshman: Friday, November 2, 2:45-4:00 Head Coach Chad Murawski chad.murawski@chardonschools.org Middle School 8th grade: Monday, Oct. 22, 7:15 pm, CMS Gym Coach Bill Gray wtgbask@yahoo.com 7th grade: Monday, Oct. 22, 5:30 pm, CMS Gym Coach Dan Dinko daniel.dinko@chardonschools.org GIRLS BASKETBALL High School, 9-12 V/JV: Friday, 10/26, 4:00 pm Freshmen: Saturday, 10/27, 1:00 pm Head Coach Cullen Harris ladytopperbball@gmail.com Middle School: TBA. Tryouts will be in December; season runs Jan-Mar. WRESTLING High School, 9-12 Friday, 11/9, 3:00 pm Head Coach Nick Salatino nick.salatino@chardonschools.org Middle School, 7-8 Friday, 11/9, 3:30 pm, CMS Head Coach Nik Wheatley coachwheatleycms@gmail.com SWIMMING (9-12 High School Only) Monday, Nov. 5, 4:00 pm, Spire Institute Head Coach Matt Parrish greatwaves@aol.com GYMNASTICS (9-12 High School Only) Sunday, Nov. 4, Lake Erie Gymnastics School 4:00 pm Head Coach Kasey Eichele kaseyeichele@yahoo.com Ski Club Calling all snow lovers to consider joining the CHS Downhill Ski/Snowboard Club. This club program will run for five consecutive Tuesdays beginning in January. The club will be traveling to Brandywine Ski Resort. No experience is necessary to join; both rentals and lessons are included in the club price. If your son/daughter is interested in joining this club there is a brief informational meeting right after school next week on Tuesday, October 30 in room 307. Information and registration packets will be distributed. If you have any questions, please contact Alison Fisher, the club adviser, at alison.fisher@chardonschools.org. United Way’s Youth Fund Distribution Committee Empowering Youth United Way’s Youth Fund Distribution Committee (YFDC) is seeking High School Students to join a unique program with the goal of engaging and empowering students. Students help solve community problems affecting youth and collaborate with other young leaders. This committee provides a challenging opportunity to instill volunteerism in future adult leaders and identifies critical issues important to students through hands-on experiences. Students will learn about the needs of the community, particularly the needs of our youth, and the agencies addressing those issues, generate fundraising to help support agencies and programs, and research, interview and make funding decisions to distribute dollars to non-profit partners that serve youth in Geauga County. Student applications should be submitted by November 1, 2018 and be approved by the student’s parents and High School Advisor. Meetings will be held once a month on Monday evenings plus two days during the week in Spring 2019. More information and the application can be found attached to this email or on our web site www.uwsgc.org/yfdc   Friday Night HighlightsHave a wonderful weekend with family and friends!
Douglas Murray, Principal 10/17/2018 The @chs_dmurray Week in Reflection: 10/19The End of the 1st Quarter 64 consecutive days. 1,536 hours 92, 160 minutes 5, 529,600 seconds 1/4 of a school year From your perspective, how did your son or daughter succeed and make strides in their performance this quarter? What worked? What struggles did you notice? How was their time used? Chances are if you are reading this...you truly care about the performance of your children. We all do. According to recent studies, only 20% of the population sets goals, and as many as 92% of those goals are never achieved. That said, I’ve never met a highly successful person who doesn’t regularly set personal goals. Goals are critical. They keep you focused on what’s important, and allow you to make the best use of your 24 hours each day. When tackled correctly, they force you out of your comfort zone and help you grow more than you would without them. And, perhaps most importantly, they give us control of our destiny. Just by setting a goal, you are taking an active role in driving new and better results in your life. What could be more important than that? Teaching our teenagers to set goals effectively can be life-changing. However, as we teach goal-setting to our children, we need to make sure we’re showing them how to use goals to have the greatest possible positive impact on their lives. Here are six strategies annotated from 7 Mindsets: Teaching Minds, Changing Lives for smart goal setting for teens that can help them maximize the potential of their lives: 1. It must be on their terms The most important thing to remember is that these are their goals, not yours. One of the biggest mistakes we can make as parents is wanting their children to live in their images and in alignment with their definitions of success. In doing so, parents can unconsciously push their children down disingenuous paths that can result in reduced success and meaning from their goals. 2. Connect their goals to the ultimate currency… happiness! What we want for our children is happiness on their terms. Now, what does happiness mean? Is it financial success, simply having fun, or is it much deeper than that? The first part of happiness is defined by high emotions such as love, gratitude and joy. The second aspect of happiness involves actions that seem to make time stand still- because they are finding their way and their purpose. The final component of happiness is finding meaning in what is accomplished in life. As we teach them the value of goal-setting, we should orient them toward this authentic life. A great way to do this is to support their process of self-discovery. This could be as simple as a discussion about their interests and strengths, or as involved as applying and sharing their strengths in the service of others. 3. Help them frame their lives Every year, we ask students to share their dreams and goals. Almost invariably, they focus on planned professions, from athletics to music and medicine to law. Because of the extrinsic nature of our society, it’s easy to get very narrow with our vision for life and lose sight of some crucial components to our happiness. One of the first things you want to do is help your teens frame their lives. Walk them through a simple list of life priorities, which might include things like family, friends, faith, health, education, profession, wealth and social impact. Ask them to consider all these areas as they think about and plan for the future, so they can set goals that will provide the greatest benefit to them. I suggest having them identify their top two or three to get started. This will help them stay focused on a few areas, get some early wins, and set themselves up for larger and greater successes in the future. 4. Teach them to dream big but play small I see goals more as the critical steps we take on the path to our dreams. The things we measure most often improve in our lives, so we must help teens set goals that are specific and measurable. For example, setting a goal to get straight A’s is much less powerful than a goal to use Cornell note-taking to prepare for each course.. Remember that success is never one huge leap. It is almost always a succession of hundreds or thousands of tiny steps forward… and most likely with a few steps backward along the way. The greatest replicator of success is success. It’s both easy and common to give up on goals – and, therefore, dreams – if they’re too lofty or far away. That’s why it’s essential that goals be discrete and achievable. The sense of gratification they get from accomplishing small yet meaningful goals will help sustain the energy and belief as they move towards greater accomplishments. Help them learn the benefits of keeping goals small, manageable and short-term. 5. They need to take stock along the way Setting goals can be a double-edged sword. It can drive purposeful action in our lives and allow us to achieve more over a shorter period of time. However, we need to be careful with ourselves and with our children, because goals can also be a source of anxiety. All of us have the tendency to create a hyper-focus on future circumstances. This can produce an “I’ll be happy when…” mentality, when what we want is to find inner happiness in this moment. With this awareness in mind, try to intertwine the process of goal-setting with an ongoing habit of recognizing existing successes and accomplishments. The present should never be sacrificed for the future, and goals should simply be tools to get the most out of time we have. 6. Make goal-setting as engaging as possible We all know that, when working with teens, we’re competing with a constant barrage of distractions – video games, social media, and high school relationships. This process is predicated on patience and self-discipline, but we need to change it up a bit sometimes to help get the process started. We all want what’s best for our kids. Teaching them to think in terms of setting and accomplishing goals will help them become their own best sources for fulfillment, and provide the recognition that they control the outcomes in their lives. Through smart goal setting for teens, we can give our children the most important gift any parent can give: the ability to thrive in life without us. Fall Concert The CHS Choir Department presented their fall concert titled "Roots & Wings" on the evening of Wednesday, October 17th. The theme stems from the calling of parents and the wishes they have for their children. "Roots" refers to the grounding, nurturing, and support necessary to grow into strong independent individuals. The "Wings" refers to the hopes and aspirations for the future that we have for our student's lives. The opportunity to make the world their own and fly free in pursuit of a fulfilling life. The concert featured Women's Choir, Chorale, Chamber, and Mass Ensemble. The concert was under the direction of Mr. Fritz Streiff, with accompaniment by Mrs. Cassie Tarbet, and Mr. Brandon Lichtinger on the guitar. The choirs sang beautifully and with much connection to the themes. They share their story and hopes through the music they sang. Songs presented messages of unity, compassion, peace, living life in a way that reflects who we want to be, paying it forward, and finding inspiration and grit in the face of adversity. The program opened with all of the CHS choir women in a Wailin Jennys piece titled "One Voice", as they united their voices as they sang from throughout the audience. Special vocal solos were shared by Madie Houser and Katy Lessick. The Mass Ensemble closed with a powerful spiritual titled "My Soul's Been Anchored in the Lord". This massive closing piece, brought the audience to their feet with applause and a sharing of joy. Very proud of the work of all of the CHS Choir members. The CHS Holiday Program will be held at Mentor Performing Arts Center on Monday, December 10th at 7:00 PM. It will feature the CHS Choirs and Bands. Lean Six Sigma: The Training Has BegunSince Tuesday, a group of educators, administrators from several departments from Chardon spent 22 hours training in Lean. This system analysis introduces organizations, functions and individuals to a problem-solving process using a structured model to define an area of improvement to maximize time, energy, and outcomes. This model ensures that identified problems are resolved by finding the root cause of the performance or process problem rather than just blindly jumping to solutions.  When thinking about this for Chardon, it is not just about the curriculum, and not just about focusing on the students, teachers or administration. School systems are complex systems, much of which have commonalities with traditional businesses. There are many opportunities to look at process improvements and money saving efforts so they can continue to support a well-rounded curriculum of programs. For example, schools can optimize processes and save money by streamlining the purchase requisition and form management processes. There is a significant potential to remove inefficiencies in these areas that can lead to savings and increasing time. Schools can also reduce costs and waste with proactive and process driven facilities management. This includes not only preventative maintenance but also energy management, technology integration, green and sustainable building projects. Applying Lean to the cafeteria can ensure that staff orders right quantities of food and prepared in order to eliminate food waste...something that Mrs. Cullington does really well already.  These are just a couple of examples to highlight the potential. All of these improvements require an understanding of who the internal customer is as well as their requirements. The next step is mapping these requirements to the current situation, identifying the root causes for the process or performance gap and then finding solutions which will improve the current situation. Once the situation is improved, they can establish measurements to monitor and maintain the changes, including using a balanced scorecard. This is exactly what Lean Six Sigma can help with. It provides a foundation for not just problem resolution, but also elimination of waste and improved efficiency. The Lean system will be implemented curricularly to parts of our Circuit of Success, CCP Business courses and training will be added to approximately 40 students who will learn and implement their first Kaizen-change for the good. Later this year, we will have a career fair at CHS! More to come on that! Conferences Thursday, November 1 (4:30-8:00 pm) As you prepare your schedule, please click on the link below to sign up a timeslot for parent teacher conferences for Session 2 https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Chardon_High_School Topper Time Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors, Attached you will find the link to sign up for Topper Time for Quarter 2. Please be sure to sign up for 1 option before the end of the week. While you may sign up for something, please understand that you may be placed into a specific Topper Time based on teacher, counselor, or principal recommendation. Please see Mr. Bandiera or your school counselor if you have any questions. Once all Topper Times are selected, your schedule in Infinite Campus will be updated to show which Topper Time you are in and the location of that Topper Time. Senior Mentors do not need to sign up for a Topper Time this quarter as you will resume your duties as a mentor. Those students with Open Campus during Topper Time will not need to sign up unless you are no longer meeting the requirements for open campus. All Open Campus passes will be reviewed at the end of the quarter and those students who are not meeting the requirements may have their passes revoked. Student Directions: To sign up for a Topper Time, please click on the link under Topper Time Selections. You will be directed to the EventBrite Website for that Topper Time. If this is the selection you would like to sign up for, click the Green Register Button. Enter your First Name, Last Name, and Email Address to register. Please only register for 1 Topper Time. Selections are first come, first serve. Selections will fill up quickly. Science ACT Prep Schneider Fun Foreign Films Niedzwiecki Chemistry Help Rohr Board Games Armelli and Bunker English Language Arts Help Downs Leadership and Decision Making Through Chess Fronk Girls who Code Eby Math Homework Help DiCato Band Special Projects Lichtler AIR Prep for US History Grantham Physical Science, Physics, and Chem Help McGovern Spanish Help Korenke 2D Art Studio Blaschke Vocal Solo and Ensemble Streiff Land Ethics Goss Algebra II and Stats Help Shafer Physical Science Remediation Carpenter Core Values Blackburn, Clark, Herner, Laseak French Lab Dalton Chardon Chic Boutique Britt CHS Film Society Lichtinger Discussion Topics for Seniors Monaco Silent Reading DeShetler Examining end times literature from a western culture perspective Cole Jigsaw Puzzles Heintz, Fisher, Bonvissuto Geometry Help Britt The Universe Mr. Robertson English Lab Tersigni Intramural Long Visual Art Portfolio/Laser Cut Assistance Hauber 20th Century US History Through Film Mosnik Persuasive Writing Help Biernacki Stress and Relaxation Through Coloring Mrs. Robertson Rest and Relaxation Leikala Algebra II Help Steinmetz Pre Calc Help Mr. Ricci Little Heads, Big Hearts (Crochet) Mrs. Ricci College Algebra Help Chenoweth Halloween Several students have asked me about Halloween. I felt that it was important to share this communication with you now as you prepare for lessons and student experiences. Wednesday, October 31 is Halloween. However, with all of the excitement leading into the week- the Chardon Crazies and the CHS Administration are moving the traditional costume day to Friday, October 26 to align with the theme for the night. This is has been the plan for the last several years. Our students have traditionally dressed in appropriate costumes at school for the day. All Students will be permitted to dress this year, as long as the outfit properly follows the guidelines below. Staff and administration will be extremely diligent to ensure that all costumes are school appropriate and not a distraction to other students in their classes. Some things to consider when creating your costume:
On Wednesday, October 31, students will dress in regular attire and NOT in costume. Students may certainly dress in Halloween shirts, sweatshirts, etc on this day. 8th Grade Images of the WeekWinter Try-outs Winter Sports Start Dates All athletes must have OHSAA Physical pages 3-4 on file in CHS Athletic Office and all other athletic forms completed in Final Forms prior to Day 1 of winter sport. (https://chardon-oh.finalforms.com) Final Forms information attached. BOYS BASKETBALL High School, 9-12 V/JV: Friday, November 2, 4:00 pm Freshman: Friday, November 2, 2:45-4:00 Head Coach Chad Murawski chad.murawski@chardonschools.org Middle School 8th grade: Monday, Oct. 22, 7:15 pm, CMS Gym Coach Bill Gray wtgbask@yahoo.com 7th grade: Monday, Oct. 22, 5:30 pm, CMS Gym Coach Dan Dinko daniel.dinko@chardonschools.org GIRLS BASKETBALL High School, 9-12 V/JV: Friday, 10/26, 4:00 pm Freshmen: Saturday, 10/27, 1:00 pm Head Coach Cullen Harris ladytopperbball@gmail.com Middle School: TBA. Tryouts will be in December; season runs Jan-Mar. WRESTLING High School, 9-12 Friday, 11/9, 3:00 pm Head Coach Nick Salatino nick.salatino@chardonschools.org Middle School, 7-8 Friday, 11/9, 3:30 pm, CMS Head Coach Nik Wheatley coachwheatleycms@gmail.com SWIMMING (9-12 High School Only) Monday, Nov. 5, 4:00 pm, Spire Institute Head Coach Matt Parrish greatwaves@aol.com GYMNASTICS (9-12 High School Only) Sunday, Nov. 4, Lake Erie Gymnastics School 4:00 pm Head Coach Kasey Eichele kaseyeichele@yahoo.com Topper Bistro
2020 Greece Global AdventureChardon High School is pleased to announce the 2020 Global Adventure to Greece! This amazing 10-day journey will explore Athens, one of the most historical and ancient cities in the world and cruise the Greek Islands in the blue Aegean Sea. Tour dates are June 4-13th, 2020 (next summer). Come to the Informational Meeting on October 25th, 2018, Thursday, at 7:00 pm in the CHS Media Center. Please RSVP HERE Contact Mrs. Niedzwiecki with any questions. The earlier you enroll the cheaper the cost! kristen.niedzwiecki@chardonschools.org Check out the Promotional Video: Chardon Goes to the MusicalsUnited Way’s Youth Fund Distribution Committee Empowering YouthUnited Way’s Youth Fund Distribution Committee (YFDC) is seeking High School Students to join a unique program with the goal of engaging and empowering students. Students help solve community problems affecting youth and collaborate with other young leaders. This committee provides a challenging opportunity to instill volunteerism in future adult leaders and identifies critical issues important to students through hands-on experiences. Students will learn about the needs of the community, particularly the needs of our youth, and the agencies addressing those issues, generate fundraising to help support agencies and programs, and research, interview and make funding decisions to distribute dollars to non-profit partners that serve youth in Geauga County. Student applications should be submitted by November 1, 2018 and be approved by the student’s parents and High School Advisor. Meetings will be held once a month on Monday evenings plus two days during the week in Spring 2019. More information and the application can be found attached to this email or on our web site www.uwsgc.org/yfdc. In Closing: A Note All Students Received from MeI have spent the past nineteen years as an educator. This year just might be the most invigorating and challenging at the same time. Why is it so invigorating? Maybe it is because we spent so much time preparing for this year and now we are able to see everything come to fruition. Maybe it is related to all of the activities that we have designed for students. What strikes me the most is the number of students that we are able to assist on the journey. I really love working with students and helping them find their purpose in life. Every single one of you will eventually graduate and I hope that through the courses and experiences at CHS-- your journey will help you find your purpose in life. I believe in each of you and I know that everyone has a story along the way. We are closing out the first quarter...this is a time to assess your goals and outcomes. I will be the first to tell you that grades are not the "tell-all" to school. Learning is what matters the most. Yet, our country places so much emphasis on the mark in a grade book. Certainly, having a positive mark in the grade book helps out in many ways. It helps your motivation, relationships, and may even keep you from being grounded. Grades can get you places...but learning takes you places where grades can't take you. For me, I was barely a 3.0 Chardon High Student...but, I was involved in so many activities in school. I also had a story. Life wasn't perfect for me. I have faced many situations in my life that were difficult. Yet, I dug deep to focus on finding my purpose. I didn't have a principal that wrote me emails. I have felt just about every emotion that you have. Look at me now--several college degrees later and numerous experiences brought me back as principal of CHS. Anything is possible if you put the time in. We all find ourselves at various plots on the graph of life. The purpose of this email is to remind you that I care deeply for your success and I hope that you have taken the time to see the goodness in you; in others. We are at the first stage of a four-part race. If you are satisfied with the outcome of the first quarter--keep striving for greatness. If you have experienced some victories and losses this quarter--keep striving. If you have more losses than victories--keep striving. You got this and I will always be one of your biggest fans! If you ever need me- email, send me a Remind101 message (code @TopperUp to 81010), use twitter...anything. I will continue to take time to support you! I will be out of the building during the next three days for Training, but Mr. Bandiera and Mr. Higham are in to guide you in our shared mission and vision for each of you! Your teachers will always be there for you--take the time to continue building your relationships with them. They care so deeply for you!  Stay warm!
Douglas Murray, Principal Forging your Purpose in Steel
This week was another opportunity to grow at Chardon High School. It is hard to believe that we are rounding third and heading home at the end of a quarter. As Principal, one of the most essential responsibilities is to be an instructional leader. Managing my time is essential. Everyday, I have a list of mission-driven tasks and goals to accomplish. There is always the plan, and then there is the reality of the undocumented needs that arrive in my office any given day. We all know that this is all apart of the master plan of leadership. Finding the time to multi/multi-task becomes an essential task in the life of a building administrator. A few years ago, I was teaching students and trying to make a difference in the lives of students through learning, service, and athletics. Today, I am blessed to serve 1230 students, and 112 adults in living our mission. I have always been a progressive thinker in education. I am a reflective learner that strives to refine my practice all the time. Everything I do surrounds my personal mission statement, and individual purpose which connects to the vision of Chardon Local Schools.
Our choices are one thing that we can control. Our actions emulate our choices, and our character defines our lives. This mantra helps define our purpose. I am a big advocate of empowering students, and adults all of the time. One of the biggest questions that our children asked at an early age was "why!?" Why does this happen, Why does this do that, or Why are we going here...to a simple-- why does why, why! Asking probing questions enhances our curiosity throughout life. Many years ago, you chose Chardon as a place to live. You valued the beauty, community, safety, opportunity, and education. There are many other factors that played a role in your decision to choose Chardon Schools, and you entrust us in preparing your children for college, career, and life readiness. We have a shared responsibility in this rearing and raising. Alumni
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Topper Time Update
Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors,
Attached you will find the link to sign up for Topper Time for Quarter 2. Please be sure to sign up for 1 option before the end of the week. While you may sign up for something, please understand that you may be placed into a specific Topper Time based on teacher, counselor, or principal recommendation. Please see Mr. Bandiera or your school counselor if you have any questions. Once all Topper Times are selected, your schedule in Infinite Campus will be updated to show which Topper Time you are in and the location of that Topper Time. Senior Mentors do not need to sign up for a Topper Time this quarter as you will resume your duties as a mentor. Those students with Open Campus during Topper Time will not need to sign up unless you are no longer meeting the requirements for open campus. All Open Campus passes will be reviewed at the end of the quarter and those students who are not meeting the requirements may have their passes revoked. Student Directions: To sign up for a Topper Time, please click on the link under Topper Time Selections. You will be directed to the EventBrite Website for that Topper Time. If this is the selection you would like to sign up for, click the Green Register Button. Enter your First Name, Last Name, and Email Address to register. Please only register for 1 Topper Time. Selections are first come, first serve. Selections will fill up quickly. Science ACT Prep Schneider Fun Foreign Films Niedzwiecki Chemistry Help Rohr Board Games Armelli and Bunker English Language Arts Help Downs Leadership and Decision Making Through Chess Fronk Girls who Code Eby Math Homework Help DiCato Band Special Projects Lichtler AIR Prep for US History Grantham Physical Science, Physics, and Chem Help McGovern Spanish Help Korenke 2D Art Studio Blaschke Vocal Solo and Ensemble Streiff Land Ethics Goss Algebra II and Stats Help Shafer Physical Science Remediation Carpenter Core Values Blackburn, Clark, Herner, Laseak French Lab Dalton Chardon Chic Boutique Britt CHS Film Society Lichtinger Discussion Topics for Seniors Monaco Silent Reading DeShetler Examining end times literature from a western culture perspective Cole Jigsaw Puzzles Heintz, Fisher, Bonvissuto Geometry Help Britt The Universe Mr. Robertson English Lab Tersigni Intramural Long Visual Art Portfolio/Laser Cut Assistance Hauber 20th Century US History Through Film Mosnik Persuasive Writing Help Biernacki Stress and Relaxation Through Coloring Mrs. Robertson Rest and Relaxation Leikala Algebra II Help Steinmetz Pre Calc Help Mr. Ricci Little Heads, Big Hearts (Crochet) Mrs. Ricci College Algebra Help Chenoweth 2018 Cleveland Medical Hackathon
This fall, the 4th Annual Cleveland Medical Hackathon will once again deliver an innovative jolt to the healthcare industry. Students, developers, designers, investors, engineers, researchers, community members, will gather at the HIMSS Innovation Center at the Global Center for Health Innovation October 20 through 21 for a high-energy, all-night, problem-solving session to imagine and develop Health IT solutions that directly respond to a variety of specific healthcare challenges.
The Hackathon is organized by Cleveland Clinic, Metro Health, University Hospitals, Case Western Reserve University, BioEnterprise, HIMSS, and FlashStarts, with support from our Presenting Sponsor, Ashland University. It will be held again in conjunction with Cleveland Clinic’s Medical Innovation Summit. Students and professionals in IT, healthcare, patient advocacy, startup business, government and more are encouraged to register for this exciting event. Topper Bistro
Free & Reduced Lunch
If your student qualified for free & reduced breakfast or lunch last year, the carryover from last year will end on September 28, unless an updated application is approved. As per USDA regulations, if your child qualifies for lesser level meal benefits (from free status to reduced-price status to reduced-price/free status to paid status), these changes will take effect 10 days from the date of application approval. If your child qualifies for higher level meal benefits (from paid/reduced-price status to free status or paid status to reduced-price status), these changes will take effect immediately upon application approval. The new form can be found HERE. For questions, please contact josephine.culliton@chardonschools.org.
ASVAB
Whether you are planning on college, a technical school, the military, or you are just not sure yet, the ASVAB Career Exploration Program can put you on the right path towards a satisfying career.
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program can help you take steps now toward finding a career that’s right for you. You can benefit from the ASVAB CEP regardless of your plans for after high school. CHS will be offering the ASVAB on Wednesday, October 24th at 7:30 am. Sign up in Guidance to take advantage of this exclusive career exploration today! Promotional Video https://www.asvabprogram.com/videos/asvab_cep_overview.m4v www.asvabprogram.com Senior Pictures
SUBMISSION DEADLINE for senior pictures are Thursday, JANUARY 11, 2019
Requirements for your senior picture:
There should be props in the picture. We will not accept pictures with hands touching the face or head. No hats allowed. Submitting your senior picture:
Note: Digital submissions are much preferred and strongly recommended in order to preserve the quality of the photos. Halloween
Several students have asked me about Halloween. I felt that it was important to share this communication with you now as you prepare for lessons and student experiences.
Wednesday, October 31 is Halloween. However, with all of the excitement leading into the week- the Chardon Crazies and the CHS Administration are moving the traditional costume day to Friday, October 26 to align with the theme for the night. This is has been the plan for the last several years. Our students have traditionally dressed in appropriate costumes at school for the day. All Students will be permitted to dress this year, as long as the outfit properly follows the guidelines below. Staff and administration will be extremely diligent to ensure that all costumes are school appropriate and not a distraction to other students in their classes. Some things to consider when creating your costume:
On Wednesday, October 31, students will dress in regular attire and NOT in costume. Students may certainly dress in Halloween shirts, sweatshirts, etc on this day. 
So far there has been a huge demand for tickets through Chardon Goes to the Musicals. So much positive feedback! Thank you for continuing to share the information with the community. As a reminder, this is not a fundraiser, just an avenue to allow Chardon residents access to the second largest theater district outside of Broadway.
Please find the attached flyer for Chicago. Money is due to the Munson PTO by Thursday 10/25/18. Tickets are sold on a first come first serve basis, so I will be in touch if I sell out soon (which I might, as Mezzanine A is already gone). Try-outs7th and 8th Grade Boys
High School Girls Hoops
Closing Thoughts
“The deepest principle of human nature is a craving to be appreciated.” This quote from William James provides a lens for all of us to look through. If we are honest with ourselves, we all want and need to feel valued for who we are and recognized for our contributions and accomplishments. It’s important for us to know that we have made a difference in someone’s life.
If a person takes the time to express their heart-felt appreciation for something we have done, it boosts our spirit, passion, and purpose. It builds our self-confidence, self-esteem and our entire self-image. It gives us energy and motivation to work harder and do more. I appreciate all of you for who you are and what you have accomplished this quarter. We have so many things to be grateful for each day. Mr. Armelli reminds us that each day is beautiful. When you stop and think about the simple things in life, you reflect on all those areas of your life that transcend us to who we are. Take the time to thank those that love you. Write them a note, call them, send a text. Likewise, as hard as it is, be mindful to those that might not be as kind to you and model kindness. When you look in the mirror, remind yourself of your own beauty. Life is so short. We were reminded this week when a young coach from Mentor passed away. Never take for granted your time with others. What we value becomes that some of our thoughts, deeds, and actions. So, practice kindness, appreciation, and make another person feel better by your presence. That becomes the gift that energizes others to live their purpose. “Three billion people on the face of the earth go to bed hungry every night, but four billion people go to bed every night hungry for a simple word of encouragement and recognition.
Have a great weekend with family and friends!
Douglas Murray, Principal Homecoming
For nineteen years, I have attended high school dances as a teacher or administrator...this year's Homecoming was one of the classiest dances that I have ever chaperoned. I am so grateful to the nearly 800 students that attended. I am so proud of the work and efforts of Mrs. Korenke and Mr. Chenoweth along with our student leaders. Their vision, creativity, and focus created an arena of energy! CHS Hallway was transformed into a Hawaiian landscape. Special thanks to the teachers, and staff assisted in making this a special night for the students.
Six years ago, our students and staff came together to create norms for high school dances. The students wanted to change the culture of how students should conduct themselves at dances. Last weekend, Students could be seen line dancing and jumping around to music that truly felt like going to a wedding reception. It was a great night! WVIZ Gubernatorial Forum
Talking Jobs with Ohio's Next Governor was a live digital forum featuring Ohio's leading gubernatorial candidates, Richard Cordray and Mike DeWine. Chardon High School Government students had the opportunity to attend this event and many others watched the forum LIVE in the LGIR.
The candidates appeared individually in back-to-back segments and were allotted 45 minutes each to interact with young Ohioans while responding to their questions and comments about education, workforce development and job creation. Andy Chow of the Ohio Public Radio and Television Statehouse News Bureau served as the forum moderator. Students and young adults, ages 16-26, were invited to engage with candidates by submitting questions using #TalkJobsOHon social media and by interacting with the live-streamed forum on Facebook and YouTube. Live Digital Forums October 4, 2018 12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. | Richard Cordray 1:20 p.m. - 2:05 p.m. | Mike DeWine Televised Broadcast Tuesday, October 23 at 7:00 p.m. | WVIZ/PBS ideastream In conjunction with Corporation for Public Broadcasting's American Graduate initiative, Talking Jobs with Ohio’s Next Governor provides a rare opportunity for young adults across the state to engage with the leading candidates in this year’s Ohio gubernatorial race. Special Thanks to Mr. Ptasznik for organizing this event! 
Stream quality monitoring at Big Creek
Mr. Mizen is putting his students to the test. Students are monitoring stream quality right off the property of Chardon High School just like many graduates just like myself. The block schedule allows students the opportunity to dig deeper into their learning without the rush of a next class. I have sat in this class several times this year to see how Mr. Mizen has unfolded his backwards design teaching strategies. Students are learning biology with their hands, senses, and exploration.
So what is stream quality monitoring? Small aquatic organisms (macroinvertebrates) are collected from a stream and surveyed to determine which types are present and how frequently they occur. The organisms are returned to the water and the data are used to determine the health of that portion of the stream. Macroinvertebrates are highly effective barometers of a river's health because they have varying tolerances of pollution. Surveying the presence, quantity, and diversity of macroinvertebrates can indicate potential problems. The monitoring process includes seining the same portion of a river 3 or 4 times a year, logging water and weather conditions, and counting macroinvertebrates. The macroinvertebrate survey data is entered into an assessment form and a score is determined for the site. This scoring technique is called the cumulative index value and it helps determine if the quality of the site seined is excellent, good, fair or poor. Because SQM doesn't require any chemical analysis, biological monitoring is a simple and cost-effective method of testing a stream's health.
Important Message: PSAT/PreACT--October 10, 2018
To Parents/Guardians of Sophomore and Junior students:
Chardon High School will be offering a unique College and Career Readiness morning this fall. On Wednesday, October 10th, all Junior and Sophomore students will be taking a practice version of a college entrance exam with the intent of giving your son or daughter the opportunity to experience these timed test, with the pacing and the question formatting, in order to provide you with information on areas to improve prior to taking the actual test. Testing will begin promptly at 7:20 AM (which results in no late-start on this morning for these students). Students need to plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early to locate their testing location and to be prepared to take the test. Juniors will be taking the PSAT/NMSQT. This is a practice test for the SAT, an entrance exam that many colleges utilize to assess a potential student’s academic strengths and readiness for college. This test also has a scholarship component through the National Merit Scholarship Program. Juniors who score in the highest percentiles may be given the opportunity to advance in this scholarship program. Historically a test that we required students to register for, we chose to administer the test this year to all Juniors in an effort to enhance their opportunity to perform well in the spring on another nationally standardized test (the ACT, which will be given to all Juniors on February 26, 2019). This will also give all test-takers the opportunity to participate in the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Students were assessed the typical registration fee at the beginning of the school year for this test ($16.00- the base price), in lieu of requiring a registration process. The results from the test can be used to determine if students are currently on track for college-level coursework and offers an interest inventory that gives students some additional tools to use when determining a future career. Sophomores will be taking the PreACT. Another practice test, the PreACT simulates the ACT testing experience within a shorter test window on all four ACT test subjects: English, math, reading and science. This test, geared toward 10th grade students, can be used to predict future success on the ACT and offers an interest inventory that also provides students with a personalized view of interests and college and career alignment. Students were assessed $12.00- the fee that is charged by ACT to score their results, at the beginning of this school year. Guidance visited with Juniors in Government last week to complete pre-registration materials and will be given a packet that includes a practice test with information for test day. Sophomores will be notified of what to expect and bring on test day, as well. Both tests also give students the opportunity to opt in to college and scholarship search programs by providing their address and email address, so students should come prepared with an email address where they would like to receive notifications (if they would like to opt in to this service), as well as #2 pencils and a calculator for test day. Any questions or concerns about the test can be directed to Lacey Jacobs, School Counselor (lacey.jacobs@chardonschools.org). Sincerely, Lacey Jacobs, M.S.Ed. 
Transportation runs at the regular times both days. Supervision will be covered on both days.
Topper Bistro
Free & Reduced Lunch
If your student qualified for free & reduced breakfast or lunch last year, the carryover from last year will end on September 28, unless an updated application is approved. As per USDA regulations, if your child qualifies for lesser level meal benefits (from free status to reduced-price status to reduced-price/free status to paid status), these changes will take effect 10 days from the date of application approval. If your child qualifies for higher level meal benefits (from paid/reduced-price status to free status or paid status to reduced-price status), these changes will take effect immediately upon application approval. The new form can be found HERE. For questions, please contact josephine.culliton@chardonschools.org.
ASVAB
Whether you are planning on college, a technical school, the military, or you are just not sure yet, the ASVAB Career Exploration Program can put you on the right path towards a satisfying career.
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program can help you take steps now toward finding a career that’s right for you. You can benefit from the ASVAB CEP regardless of your plans for after high school. CHS will be offering the ASVAB on Wednesday, October 24th at 7:30 am. Sign up in Guidance to take advantage of this exclusive career exploration today! Promotional Video https://www.asvabprogram.com/videos/asvab_cep_overview.m4v www.asvabprogram.com Yearbook: Senior Notice
SUBMISSION DEADLINE for senior pictures are Thursday, JANUARY 11, 2019
Requirements for your senior picture:
There should be props in the picture. We will not accept pictures with hands touching the face or head. No hats allowed. Submitting your senior picture:
Note: Digital submissions are much preferred and strongly recommended in order to preserve the quality of the photos. The Learning Commons
This month's issue of the Learning Center Newsletter is a continuation of material about locating information from INFOhio. Steps 3-6 instruct students to use a database to locate scholarly sources, provide a KWL chart students can use to organize their searches, and suggest how to choose correct keywords when performing searches.
Global Awareness
During the week of September 17- 21, some of our 8th graders celebrated Global Collaboration Week! The goals of this week are to demonstrate the power of global connectivity in classrooms around the world and to introduce students to global connected learning. Some of the project themes were students reading folk tales from their childhood, photos from their daily meals and what is outside their backdoor, back to school traditions, and video submissions of what they like about CHS.
Here are some of the projects that our CHS 8th graders shared with students around the world: 
AC4P
On Thursday, the Chardon High school Leadership class took a field trip to Munson Elementary to tutor Mrs. Turks second grade math class. It was a very exciting day for both the second graders and the high school kids. A special thanks goes out to Mr Prezioso, Munson elementary principal for making this amazing opportunity happen.
Chardon Goes to the Musicals
So far there has been a huge demand for tickets through Chardon Goes to the Musicals. So much positive feedback! Thank you for continuing to share the information with the community. As a reminder, this is not a fundraiser, just an avenue to allow Chardon residents access to the second largest theater district outside of Broadway.
Please find the attached flyer for Chicago. Money is due to the Munson PTO by Thursday 10/25/18. Tickets are sold on a first come first serve basis, so I will be in touch if I sell out soon (which I might, as Mezzanine A is already gone). First Energy's Power Systems InstituteChili Cook-Off
Setting Goals and Finishing What You Started
We talk about setting goals all of the time in our classes, team activities, and athletic/extra-curricular settings. Goal setting is fundamental to any type of achievement. As one of our core values, achievement can take on a light of academics or personal goal setting. Likewise, we tell our students that If they want to live a life of purpose, setting goals will increase their odds of reaching a desired outcome.
The process of setting goals helps bring clarity to the things that are truly important to anyone setting goals. Without a clear vision of what our students want to achieve in their life, they will be left wandering aimlessly through life without a compass that moves them in the right direction. When students set clearly defined goals and create a plan to achieve them, they will begin to live their life by design, not default. They will feel motivated and empowered. Your son(s) and daughter(s) self-confidence will grow and they will begin to feel like they are in control of their life. Take this quarter as an example. It is important to reflect, and self evaluate at many points along the journey. It is important to evaluate these questions: 1. Did I set any goals? 2. Am I on track for my goals or do I need to change direction? 3. Have I taken to the time to celebrate achievements along the way? 4. Are my goals specific? 5. Did I write my goals down? These are just a few questions to analyze along the way towards setting goals. Goals are just words without having a plan, and without writing them down. Often times, students can become quite distracted on their path by how they choose their response to the events that unfold to them. Their choices to their responses vary for a number of events that they face. Let me provide a few examples for you: Parents, Schoolwork, Friends, Social Media. Parents: Well, since the majority of my audience are parents, I would like to let you know that I understand the selective listening process that generally leads to all of us losing hair, turning gray, and taking medicine. Children hear noise. They are developmental mammals that have a prefrontal cortex that is still growing...that is, of course, until we rip off the earbuds--take the phone (which steals from the prefrontal cortex) and clearly articulate into the ear canal what we want these young mammals to know. Honestly, not all of our children are that selective to hearing...although we blame the genes of the spouse. But, our kids are filled with noise....so much noise and information that there can be, at times, information overload. It is so important for all of us to realize that in order to change the culture; we need to change our response. Parenting is key. It is OK to take the phone. It is OK to ground. It is OK to set boundaries. It is OK to turn off devices. It is OK to parent and say NO. This is not novel, it is just important to be reminded that we are in this together. Just like there are books to help you with what to do when you are expecting...there are countless grandparents, parents, and inspirational people that helped us through the ages of 13-18. Schoolwork: Students, the key to your success is time management. The majority, yes the majority of all of you have a study hall---some more---to get your daily work started and even completed. Use your time wisely. Write things down. Prioritize your work and set timelines for yourself. Topper Time provides for you the opportunities to maximize on your learning. Some of you are in some well needed enrichment, and many of you are in a specific Topper Time. If you feel overwhelmed in your classes, see your teachers. They truly care for your well being. They want you to be successful...but remember, you are in high school. You have to take responsibility for what you know and do not know. Your teacher wants you to take initiative in your learning. Will they check on you? Absolutely...they will help you through each finish line. Be conscientious of your role as a young learner. In a world that is so stuck on grades...I care more about your learning. I care more about you mastering the content than the end mark. If you learn, then you will succeed and receive the mark that you earn. Friends: We spend so much time focusing on our values--be sure to value yourself. You matter. I take the time each week to write to you for a purpose. Please Listen. Your actions offline, and online matter. Your integrity matters. How you act on Saturday night...should emulate how you act on Tuesday morning...but, does it? What you say in text messages and social media is how you should speak on the daily...but...does it? Our values do not end on Friday at 2:26 pm. Values are measured by the sum of your actions. There is no specific situation that I am writing about....so conspiracies can end. Often times, I have conversations with young leaders about what they are saying online that I know is not how they act offline. Or, there is the typical parent teacher conference that a teacher shares how a son or daughter is "such a joy in class" and the parent says..."you should see them at home... " Students, at Chardon, we act differently, expect honesty, and model values. Every person has a story. Respect that. Just like your story is respected. Social Media: What was meant for goodness can become the enemy of clear communication. How would you like my Week in Reflection to read: LOL ICYMI TGIF #RallyTogether #ThisIsUS <3 #ROTFL Not only would I lose my mind translating--parent's would give me #WTH and students would unfollow me. Students, it is OK to unplug. It is healthy. You will not lose your vision. Play outside, walk, read, or even better --open your mouth and communicate. You will be just as relevant tomorrow. 
#RallyTogether with family and friends!
Douglas Murray Principal October 12: NEOEA Day (No School) |
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