10/26/2020 The Week in Reflection: 10/30CHS Principal Podcast: Principal's CornerReflecting on Quarter 1: The Mission![]()
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! Over the years, we have demonstrated strong success stories of mastery against the standards. For the third year since reconfiguration, our students have met the mark of high achievement for all students where learning is the most important work!
Last year, our students averaged a GPA of 3.20 for the first quarter. We are proud to share the results from the current completed quarter (1st quarter). Within all of the barriers faced with COVID-19, the focus on high achievement for all students remained strong. The outcomes demonstrate great achievements at first glance. When you dig deeper into the data, we are able to see trends to help us gauge where we as educators need to celebrate, and where we can show even greater growth. What stands out as a significant data point is the Class of 2023. This was the group of 8th graders that came into the high school during reconfiguration. They have matured and catapulted themselves into an extraordinary group of high achievers. The interventions, Circuits, and strong collaboration between our teachers can now be seen as an indicator for all of us that the plan was executed well. We have to pause and celebrate the work of our teachers and our students. Together, they have much to celebrate. The work of our mission is never complete, and the work to align standards, strategies, and assessments is an ever-evolving task to help students master learning outcomes to be successful for future-readiness in the 4 E's: Enrollment, Enlistment, Employment, and Entrepreneurship.
The compass, road map, and GPS to all that we do is our mission statement which is enhanced through the magnifying lens of our core values. All of the outcomes in which we gauge learners filters through the creativity, communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and community connections that all of our educators emphasize in the day to day interactions with students. Through this daily encounter of learning, our students become exposed to programs, supports, and pathways that help guide them to find their individual purpose. Over the last four years, we have placed so much attention on refining the outcomes of our mission. Whereas the culture and climate at Chardon High School remains an essential focus---our targeted learning outcomes, and educational strategies help gauge all learners to learn each standard. Furthermore, we have spent years on our core values that become the vehicle for all students to feel safe, successful, and engaged.
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 of 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. Homecoming Court
As voted by their peers, the 2020 Homecoming Court
Executive Student Council Puts on a Spirit Week
This week, we had the opportunity to meet with the Executive Student Council in both grade level and executive sessions. The Senior Executives began working with their moderators to plan the events of our Homecoming Court. To culminate the spirit of this excitement, the Executive Student Council have organized a Spirit Week for next week! Enclosed are the themes for each day! It is going to be a ton of fun!
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Dear Chardon Schools Parent/Guardian:
The safety and security of students, staff and community remain our top priority in Chardon Schools. As I am certain you are aware, Geauga County transitioned into a Red rating on the Ohio Risk Assessment system this week. We saw our first positive staff case and an unconfirmed positive student case in our district last week. School districts and health officials across the region are working to respond effectively to the change in risk level in an effective manner. As Governor DeWine and others noted this past week, there is a delicate balance when it comes to Ohio’s schools. School districts and communities are seeing significant negative impacts on children who are not in school, including: student achievement losses, social emotional well-being issues, and increases in unreported child abuse cases. To reduce the risk of these concerns, we are working very hard to keep Chardon Schools open and serving our students. We continue meeting weekly with state, regional and local health officials to discuss the changing COVID situation. We are learning more about the spread of the virus, and how schools are and are not being affected. We find that this is very different than when we planned in July and August for a return to learning. Among the latest information is the following:
We have received a few inquiries as to why the district is not transitioning to hybrid or full virtual under the Red status. Our strong working relationship with health officials and, most specifically, Geauga County Health Commissioner, Tom Quade, has allowed us to learn much more about the risk posed by the virus in the school setting than we knew in August. We are meeting 3-5 times a week with a number of health officials to evaluate our operations and response plan. Our Board of Education held a special meeting on Monday, October 26, 2020, to consider a modification to our response plan to enable us to use this changing information more effectively. Commissioner Quade will participate in the discussion during the meeting. The proposed plan change will permit us greater flexibility to keep students in school as long as the data indicates that the associated risk is reasonable. The Board welcomes your comments on this proposed change and offers a Google Form for you to use for your comments. Link to Proposed Plan Revision Link to Comment Form It is important to acknowledge the great work of our staff as they are committed to having students safely in our classrooms where we can best meet their needs. We are dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment for students and staff and to making the best possible decisions affecting our students and remain committed to communicating any changes regarding our instructional program as soon as they become available. A reminder that we continue to accept applications for students to transition to our full virtual program and will evaluate those as quickly as they are received. If you are requesting for your child (grades K-7) to be considered for a transition from in-person classes to virtual classes, please use the following Virtual Classes Request Form. (This is a continuation of the same form the District used this summer, and as such, is dated August. We are using this as an ongoing list for virtual class requests.) For High School students (grades 8-12), please contact Dawn Tupaz (school counselor for virtual classes) at dawn.tupaz@chardonschools.org. Each request to return to in-person classes will be considered along with programming, physical space, and class enrollment considerations. Not all classes are available in both virtual and in-person classes. A principal and/or school counselor will be in contact to discuss class scheduling scenarios. Sincerely, Michael P. Hanlon, Jr., Ph.D. Schedule for the Week of November 2-November 6
Monday, November 2: Periods 1-7 (white schedule) ALL STUDENTS
Tuesday, November 3: Periods 1-7 (white schedule) ALL STUDENTS Wednesday, November 4: Reminder- Class Begins 8:58 AM Periods 2, 4, 6 (red schedule) ALL STUDENTS Thursday, November 5 : Periods 1, 3, 5, 7 (black schedule) ALL STUDENTS Friday, November 6: Periods 1-7 (white schedule) ALL STUDENTS Topper Bistro
Chardon Community Cares: October EditionShoe Drive: A Message from Marijke Mendeszoon
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A service project lead by Marijke Mendezoon
2020 has been a very difficult year for everybody due to Covid-19. People have lost jobs, businesses have gone out of business and the financial base for families to afford things has not been easy. As a small gesture, one way I feel I can help out is by having a shoe drive. In everything you do, it is essential to have the proper gear. Growing up, my lifestyle has been surrounded by running. My parents own running stores and I am a runner. I’ve seen the impact of people wearing improper shoes which causes orthopedic problems. I’ve noticed shoes being donated overseas, but I think it’s essential that we start taking care of our own community first. I have been collecting gently worn running shoes for those who are seeking some. My goal for this school year is to have 2,020 shoes, for the year 2020. I ask people of the community or anywhere in Geauga County to donate any shoes that are not being used. These shoes will go to great use, instead of sitting around. There are a variety of sizes available, along with them being cleaned and sanitized. Anyone's help in making this happen would mean the world! If you are interested in finding out more contact mm.5446@chardon.us Art Piece of The WeekVideo of the Week: Playoff Football
The Chardon Hilltoppers took on the Geneva Eagles on October 23, 2020 at Chardon Memorial Field.
Senior Pictures/ Senior TributeCar Raffle!School Fees![]()
School fees are due to Chardon Local Schools. Please look at your student's Infinite Campus account under “Fees” to see what is owed for each child. When you are looking at the fees, if something does not look right or your student has dropped a class and it is still showing, please call so that it can be corrected.
Direct all of your calls to Mrs. Koehler erin.koehler@chardonschools.org 440-285-4057 x. 1441 ResourcesFamily Reference Guide Chardon High School Student Handbook Teacher Resources for CHS Students Student Acceptable Use Policy Chardon Athletics Twitter- Follow @chs_dmurray and @chardonhs Remind 101- Text @chardonhs- to the following number 81010 Chardon High School Google Calendar Chardon Athletics Sports Calendar
Have a warm and safe weekend! Make today great!
Douglas Murray, Principal 10/16/2020 The Week in Reflection: 10/23Be Nice, It's contagious!I spend a lot of time talking with students. There is so much joy when a student leaves the office feeling better than when they came in. This week, we saw many students coming in the office to talk about classes, situations, and relationships. After reflecting about the themes that the students were sharing with us, my inner voice kept saying, kindness can be contagious., spread it! When you think about it, kindness can be contagious. Every person that we encounter is living within their own story. They walk the halls consumed with thoughts about themselves, school, home, and general life ups and downs. What if we just stopped and for a moment told someone how we liked their hair, their style, or anything simple. Kindness is so simple and it's free. This pandemic world has caused so many of us to guard ourselves and others. We have become at times physically distant. This distancing does not force us to be socially distant or selectively distant to those around us. Relationships are precious, and we should be mindful of how others feel--especially with the current state of our world. Including others, saying hello, calling, facetime, a simple snapchat message may make someone's day. Being present is even more important. When we are actively present we seek to understand a friend's needs and we listen. Being physically present is the start---being emotionally present can change your relationships. We have been truly blessed with so many in-person days. So many educators and students are jealous of the time that we have been safely given. It is so important to spend your time wisely not only in the classroom but when you are able to connect with your feelings. When you look in the mirror do you hear your voice or others? The mirror reflects beauty. The mirror reflects character. The mirror reflects you. When we take the time to add beauty to someone's day we are actually mirroring that beauty in us. The more that we do it, the more that it becomes a habit. Kindness becomes the transferable agent that we want to be passed on within the building. It reflects our true self and our core values. Spread kindness everywhere and let it become the change that you want to see in your world and others. It is free, simple, and changes more than you can know! Around a year ago, I was watching Songland on TV. The show sets out to give undiscovered songwriters a chance to create a hit. It gives the viewers a look at the creative process in action. Contestants are selected to work with producers and a well-known recording artist to release a song. In this episode, WIll I AM of the Black Eyed Peas was so moved by the beat and lyrics of a song titled, Be Nice. This song encapsulates what my message is really trying to say this week. "So, be different...BE NICE!" CHS Principal's Podcast: Jesse DecipedaChardon High School Raffle!Chardon Schools, together with the Chardon Athletics Department, is deeply grateful to announce the kick-off of a car raffle, courtesy of Junction Auto Family and sponsored by Junction together with Chardon Athletics. Proceeds from the raffle are earmarked for a new scoreboard at Chardon Memorial Field. The grand prize winner receives a 2020 GMC Terrain retailing for $29,497.65, while the second-place winner receives $500 “We are excited to get this launched and appreciate all Junction Auto Family has done to make this possible,” said Chardon Athletics Director Doug Snyder. Effective Oct. 16, raffle tickets are on sale for $25 each through Chardon Schools’ Hometown Ticketing web page. Ticket sales end at 12:00PM (noon) on Feb. 5 with the raffle drawing taking place during the Chardon Boys Varsity Basketball game that evening at halftime. The winners need not be present. “The Junction Auto Family has been an exceptional community partner with the Chardon Schools,” said Superintendent Michael Hanlon. “We are excited about the potential of this generous donation to assist us in making some needed improvements at Memorial Field. Our sincere appreciation to Cliff Babcock and the entire Junction Auto Family.” For more details on the contest, please see the official raffle rules, which are also located on the above ticketing site. Shoe Drive: A Message from Marijke MendeszoonA service project lead by Marijke Mendezoon 2020 has been a very difficult year for everybody due to Covid-19. People have lost jobs, businesses have gone out of business and the financial base for families to afford things has not been easy. As a small gesture, one way I feel I can help out is by having a shoe drive. In everything you do, it is essential to have the proper gear. Growing up, my lifestyle has been surrounded by running. My parents own running stores and I am a runner. I’ve seen the impact of people wearing improper shoes which causes orthopedic problems. I’ve noticed shoes being donated overseas, but I think it’s essential that we start taking care of our own community first. I have been collecting gently worn running shoes for those who are seeking some. My goal for this school year is to have 2,020 shoes, for the year 2020. I ask people of the community or anywhere in Geauga County to donate any shoes that are not being used. These shoes will go to great use, instead of sitting around. There are a variety of sizes available, along with them being cleaned and sanitized. Anyone's help in making this happen would mean the world! If you are interested in finding out more contact mm.5446@chardon.us Executive Student CouncilOver three days, our Executive Student Council Panel held interviews asking a sequence of questions to gauge the insight, leadership skills, and preparation of our Executive Student Council candidates. Using a high profile rubric with weighted scales, the panel prepared and assessed candidates. The students recorded speeches, and ballots were prepared for staff and students. The electoral percentages were tallied between the 40% interview process, 40% student body vote, and the 20% staff vote. Late on Wednesday, the results came in to indicate who the 2020-2021 Executive Student Council Presidents would be for this school year. Here are our presidents. Senior Executive Student Council PresidentSenior Executive OfficersSeniors: Members at LargeMackenzie Morrison Kenzie Morris Campbell Tierney Paige Lucic Junior Executive Student Council PresidentJunior Executive OfficersJuniors: Members at LargeCharlotte Bennett Morgan Fisher Georgia Riendeau Lexi Jackson Claire Suszynski Izzy Glauser Ryleigh Robinson Lauren Alexander Sophomore Executive Student Council PresidentSophomore Executive OfficersSophomores: Members at LargeAlexis Jahnke Molly Evans Abigail Carson Meghan Hoynes Freshman Executive Student Council PresidentFreshman Executive Officers8th Grade Executive Student Council President8th Grade Members at LargeAlivia Perfetto Mia Goodwin Aubri Johnson Mason Mundis An Important Message from Dr. HanlonOctober 22, 2020 Dear Chardon Schools Parents/Guardians: The health and safety of students, staff and community are the highest priorities in Chardon Schools. The Ohio Department of Health elevated Geauga County from an Orange Level 2 to a Red Level 3 this afternoon as a component of the Ohio Public Health Advisory Alert System. Local Superintendents and school officials consulted with Geauga County Health District Director, Tom Quade, concerning our response plans in relation to the elevated risk level. At that time, he noted that, “The red level should and has triggered further communication with the superintendents and principals but it does not automatically trigger a need to go remote.” A complete press release from the Health District was issued to parents in a separate communication today. As a result of this discussion, Chardon Local Schools will continue our current instructional models and schools will remain open. There are no changes planned for students participating in either in-person or virtual learning models. As mentioned yesterday, Geauga County is seeing "minimal spread of COVID-19 in school buildings." As of this writing, we are aware of only one confirmed COVID-19 (student or staff) case within our school district since the start of the school year. We credit this minimal spread in our schools to the health and safety protocols we have implemented and, most importantly, the work of our students and staff to minimize the risk of exposure. It is important to emphasize that we need to continue the implementation of the following protocols in order to slow the transmission of the virus:
Thank you for your support and assistance as we continue to address this pandemic together. Sincerely, Michael P. Hanlon, Jr., Ph.D. Superintendent Schedule for the Week of October 26-October 30 Monday, October 26: Periods 1-7 (white schedule) ALL STUDENTS Tuesday, October 27: Periods 1-7 (white schedule) ALL STUDENTS Wednesday, October 28: Reminder- Class Begins 8:58 AM Periods 2, 4, 6 (red schedule) ALL STUDENTS Thursday, October 29 : Periods 1, 3, 5, 7 (black schedule) ALL STUDENTS Friday, October 30: Periods 1-7 (white schedule) ALL STUDENTS X- Marks the Spot: AP Physics C projectile ChallengeChardon Service LearningThank you RW Sidley for your generous donation of 200 cider blocks for the Chardon Service Learning community garden project. See more images in the slideshow below. Topper Bistro
HalloweenSeveral 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. Saturday, October 31st is Halloween. With all of the excitement leading into the week we wanted to share that our traditional costume day will be on Friday, October 30, 2020. This is has been the plan for the last several years. Please read on for additional COVID-19 specific directions. 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:
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Nurse UpdateImages of the WeekMr. Murray's Weekly Highlight VideoMorning Announcements: Q/A with Coach HewittArt Piece of the WeekWhat is Chardon Corona Coloring TeamUpcoming DatesFriday, October 23, 2020: End of the 1st Quarter Friday, October 23, 2020: Picture Retake Day: Starting at 8:00 AM Tuesday, October 27, 2020: Parent Teacher Conferences (Round 2) Attention Seniors and Parents: It is time to order your Cap & Gown, Graduation Announcements and Senior Ring. Unfortunately this year, no orders will be taken in school. Please see the attachment for all the information you need to get your order placed online or by phone. Be sure to place your order on time to avoid any late fees. Attention Sophomores & Juniors It is time to order your Chardon HS Class Ring! See the attachment for important order information and Special promotion for ordering before the deadline. Senior Pictures/ Senior TributeClosing Message and Article46 consecutive days. 1,104 hours 66, 240 minutes 3,974,400 seconds 1/4 of a (pandemic) school year From your perspective, how did your son(s) or daughter(s) 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. So as you reflect on the closure of one quarter, let's reflect on a few essential questions. Describe your goals for the quarter, how you made them visible, and how they were communicated to others? Articulate the steps that you managed your time for school, sports, work, family and family time. Reflect on how you communicated to your teachers when you were stuck, confused, or needed help. How did you celebrate success? 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. 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 adapted and annotated from an article- 7 Mindsets: Goal Setting for Teens 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 our 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. Happiness can be defined as finding joy, gratitude, love, or pleasure in the simplest of things...to the most luxurious things. Simplifying happiness comes down to the most sacred thing that we all experience: Time. Finding time is based upon organizing our day in simple things: breaking down barriers to learn, finding success, and celebrating life. 3. Help them frame their lives Every year, we ask students to share their dreams and goals. We can hear it now..."what do you want to be when you grow up". To fully encapsulate we have to refine the lens to our goals, purpose, talents, and passions. Due to the world that we all live in, 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 children frame and shape life in simple ways. As the first teacher, we should help define their priorities, which might include things like family, friends, faith, health, education, profession, wealth and social impact. We should 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. 4. Teach them to dream big but play small Teaching our children that goals are steps that we take on the path to our dreams is very important. The things we measure most often improve in our lives, so we must help our children 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. It is really important to set goals that are attainable. The sense of gratification that students get from accomplishing small yet meaningful goals will help sustain the energy and belief as they move towards greater accomplishments. 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 the 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. 7 Mindsets. "Goal Setting For Teens." 7 Mindsets. 7 Jun. 2016. Web. 17 Oct. 2019. <https://7mindsets.com/smart-goal-setting-for-teens/> Have a beautiful weekend with your family, Douglas Murray, Principal ResourcesFamily Reference Guide Chardon High School Student Handbook Teacher Resources for CHS Students (Updated Soon) Student Acceptable Use Policy Chardon Athletics Twitter- Follow @chs_dmurray and @chardonhs Remind 101- Text @chardonhs- to the following number 81010 Chardon High School Google Calendar Chardon Athletics Sports Calendar Please see the district site for COVID-19 updates 10/13/2020 The Week in Reflection: 10/16If you walk into my office you will see a chalkboard behind my desk that has my personal mission statement written not only for myself, but for those who enter. I truly believe in the power of actionable words. The power of words cannot be unheard, or seen. They can heal, and they can hurt. They can encourage, and discourage. Without a doubt, words are a priceless tool that we all have the ability to control. The words that I wrote years ago (on that board) have not changed. However, the actions between the words have evolved during my time as an educator. I truly believe in the powerful of a life filled with purpose and intentionality. The last line on the chalkboard is "finish what I start." Students and staff know that I preach the "finish line." As an educator and coach, I believe that the standard is the standard, and we must model and refine ourselves throughout the process to the finish line. This year, we all have faced new barriers within the novel coronavirus. Every corner of life has faced this battle. We can choose to mope and complain about the restrictions, or adjust, prepare, and refine ourselves inside of the standard to meet of our district's mission. It has been our choices that have transcended our district. We are not immune to the circumstances of the pandemic. It is our choices that maintain in-person school, it is our choices that maintain athletic seasons. We must maintain our focus through the finish line with our safety precautions of wearing masks, maintaining physical distance, and being mindful of our personal well-being. It is also important that we are as mindful as we leave school and head into our weekend. We all know that many parts of these changes over the last six months have been a challenge. However, the more we practice these safety behaviors, the longer that we see each other and learn together. We will beat this pandemic into an endemic and eventually into a world that we are most familiar with. It is our choice to finish the race all the way through the finish line. As we speak of end points, we are nearing the first mile marker of the year. On Friday, October 23, the end of the quarter completes. It is essential that students reach out to their teachers during this upcoming week to maximize on their educational goals for the quarter. Take the time this weekend to touch base with your son(s) and daughter(s) regarding assessments and checkpoints inside of Infinite Campus. Virtual Class Enrollment - End of First QuarterParents and Guardians - With the end of the first grading quarter approaching (Friday, October 23), we want to take the opportunity to review enrollment in our virtual classes. If you are requesting for your child to be considered for a transition from virtual classes to in-person classes, please use THIS FORM. If you are requesting for your child (grades K-7) to be considered for a transition from in-person classes to virtual classes, please use THIS FORM. (This is a continuation of the same form the District used this summer, and as such, is dated August. We are using this as an on-going list for virtual class requests.) For High School students (grades 8-12), please contact Dawn Tupaz (school counselor for virtual classes) at dawn.tupaz@chardonschools.org. Each request to return to in-person classes will be considered along with programming, physical space, and class enrollment considerations. Not all classes are available in both virtual and in-person classes. A principal and/or school counselor will be in contact to discuss class scheduling scenarios. CHS Principal's Podcast: Cate CondonPSAT: This Saturday, October 17 at 8:00 AMOn Saturday, October 17th, Chardon will be offering the PSAT/NMSQT to interested 10th and 11th grade students. Students are to report to CHS prior to the 8:00 AM test time. Questions/Concerns: Please reach out to Mr. Hurlbut or Mrs. Tupaz at (440) 285-4060 or Timothy.Hurlbut@chardonschools.org Dawn.Tupaz@chardonschools.org ICYMI: Executive Student CouncilAs you are aware, the novel coronavirus has impacted so many experiences that our students long for. Albeit many, we have adapted and recreated ourselves while being true to our traditions and culture. Since March, our students have missed out on many functions of student council and our class officers experiences and functions. For as long as we can recall, student council and class officers were separate leadership groups inside of our school. This year, without having the summer to plan, supplementals filled, and the ability to meet, we are merging student council and class officers into an Executive Student Council. Read more about the details Schedule for the Week of October 19-October 23 Monday, October 19: Periods 1-7 (white schedule) ALL STUDENTS Tuesday, October 20: Periods 1-7 (white schedule) ALL STUDENTS Wednesday, October 21: Reminder- Class Begins 8:58 AM Periods 2, 4, 6 (red schedule) ALL STUDENTS Thursday, October 22 : Periods 1, 3, 5, 7 (black schedule) ALL STUDENTS Friday, October 23: Periods 1-7 (white schedule) ALL STUDENTS Every year Chardon High School screens 9th and 11th grade students for distance vision and hearing as mandated by the state of Ohio. This year additional requirements were added to the screening process making it impossible to do the mass screenings we have done in the past. If you feel your child needs to have these screenings done, please email Jan Hoffmann, the High School Nurse, and she will set up an appointment to have your child screened. If you do not feel it is necessary to have your child screened this year, please complete the waiver form and return it to the office by October 20, 2020. If you decide later in the year that you would like your child to be screened you can contact the nurse and she will make arrangements to have the screening done. If you have any questions, please contact Jan Hoffmann at (440) 286-0418 or email janice.hoffmann@chardonschools.org. Topper Bistro
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Art Contest2020 “Fall in Geauga County” Teen Photography Contest
Include your name, home library branch, grade, and title of photo in the body of the email. Contest Rules: You may submit up to three entries per person, but a participant may not win more than one prize. Geauga County Public Library (GCPL) staff or its guest judges shall determine the winners from the finalists. The decision of the library is final. Prizewinners will be notified via email by December 7, 2020.
HalloweenSeveral 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. Saturday, October 31st is Halloween. With all of the excitement leading into the week we wanted to share that our traditional costume day will be on Friday, October 30, 2020. This is has been the plan for the last several years. Please read on for additional COVID-19 specific directions. 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:
Fees![]() School fees are due to Chardon Local Schools. Please look at your student's Infinite Campus account under “Fees” to see what is owed for each child. When you are looking at the fees, if something does not look right or your student has dropped a class and it is still showing, please call so that it can be corrected. Direct all of your calls to Mrs. Koehler erin.koehler@chardonschools.org 440-285-4057 x. 1441 Upcoming DatesFriday, October 23, 2020: End of the 1st Quarter Friday, October 23, 2020: Picture Retake Day: Starting at 8:00 AM Tuesday, October 27, 2020: Parent Teacher Conferences (Round 2) In Closing: A Message for ALL studentsI have spent the past twenty-one 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 in 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. Finish strong all the way through the finish line! 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 just your average 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 we care deeply for your success and we hope that you have taken the time to see the goodness in you; in others. We are nearing the first stage of a four-part race. If you are satisfied with the pending 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! Your teachers, counselors, and principals will always be one of your biggest fans! Your teachers will always be there for you--take the time to continue building your relationships with them. They care so deeply for you! If you ever need them to assist you--just ask. Use this weekend to get caught up! Reflect on this quarter and continue to strive for where you want to be. We will always guide you with your courses, time management skills, and social-emotional needs. Make today count! Alumni News: Will PiotrkowskiWill Piotrkowski of Chardon (Second from right in the video) is a member of Miami University’s Soul2Soul musical troupe that was recently selected to take part in UpStagedAID: One World, Every Student Voice, an international college a cappella competition. Soul2Soul was one of only 32 groups throughout the U.S. chosen to participate in the contest that is organized by brackets modeled after NCAA’s March Madness. Winners are chosen via online voting. Will's voice keeps shining! Read More Have a beautiful weekend and stay warm! Douglas Murray, Principal PS. Shoutout to my Volleyball readers--#32, #33, and #10 who reminded me to finish the Week in Reflection while we played Kenston Thursday night. ResourcesFamily Reference Guide Chardon High School Student Handbook Teacher Resources for CHS Students (Updated Soon) Student Acceptable Use Policy Chardon Athletics Twitter- Follow @chs_dmurray and @chardonhs Remind 101- Text @chardonhs- to the following number 81010 Chardon High School Google Calendar Chardon Athletics Sports Calendar Please see the district site for COVID-19 updates 10/5/2020 The Week in Reflection: 10/9![]() 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. Every day, 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. Less than a decade ago, I was teaching and trying to make a difference in the lives of students through learning, service, and athletics. Today, I am blessed to serve 1188 students, and 103 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 are at the dawn of the first finish line. The end of the first quarter is upon in less than two weeks. Take the time to discuss where your son(s)/daughter(s) are during the first quarter, and ways that we can continue to support their learning. Our teachers are committed to serve, assist, and guide your children in any way possible. Make sure to reach out to them if you ever need anything. The more they know--the better that they can respond. This was another extraordinary week at CHS. Take the time to check out all of the latest things happening in this week's edition of the Week in Reflection. CHS Principal's Podcast: Special Guests: Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year- |
Monday Hilltopper Chicken Popcorn Bowl (Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Gravy) Sages Apple Chicken Patty Sandwich Spicy Chicken Sandwich Cheeseburgers Asst. Pizza Tuesday Taco Tuesday Chipotle Bowl Seasoned Beef or Chicken Asst. toppings Mexican Rice / Black Beans Asst. Fruit Chicken Patty Sandwich Spicy Chicken Sandwich Cheeseburgers Asst. Pizza Wednesday Meatball Hoagie Oven Fries Pasta Veggie Blend Asst. Fruit Chicken Patty Sandwich Spicy Chicken Sandwich Cheeseburgers Pizza Hut!!! Thursday Pasta Time Penne pasta with Meatsauce or Lasagna Garlic Bread Steamed Broccoli Italian Ice Chicken Patty Sandwich Spicy Chicken Sandwich Cheeseburgers Asst. Pizza Friday They are back!!! Homemade Pepperoni Calzones !!!!!!!!! Marinara Sauce French Fries Asst. Fruit Chicken Patty Sandwich Spicy Chicken Sandwich Cheeseburgers Asst. Pizza |
Art Piece of the Week
Poem of the Week
Careless to the air in our lungs
No care at all.
No paranoia.
No fear.
We’d circle together, passing bottles or cards
We’d pass remotes, foods, smiles
We’d hold hands, hug, poke each others’ ribs
We’d take each other in, fully.
Today we distance.
Today we take steps back, today we put up barriers.
We call, we text, we no longer hold each other like we would
There is no passed anything. Sanitizer after an accidental brush.
Today we are separate, yet we are still connected, as we always will be.
We are connected no longer by our hands, or our elbows, but by our efforts, our words, our late night calls.
Today we are connected by love.
Images of the Week
Friday Night Highlights
Misc:
Attention 7th or 8th grade students who would like to try out for CMS Basketball cheerleading for the upcoming season, you still can! There will be two mandatory clinics October 14 & 15 from 3:15-5pm and try outs on October 16 at 3:30. In order to attend the clinic all students must have a current physical on file with the school. We’ll meet in the middle school cafeteria.
The athletes will learn a cheer, chant, a short dance and basic technique for moves and jumps. Athletes must wear black shorts and plain white t-shirt with hair in a high pony to Friday’s try out.
Hope to see you there!
Brandi Giddings and Jenn Evans
CMS Cheerleading Coaches
Chardon is looking forward to kicking off the 2020 middle school boys basketball season!
Open Gyms & Tryouts @ Chardon Middle School Gym
7th Grade (**Please see Covid-19 screening information below.**)
- Open Gym
- Thursday, Oct. 15, 7:30pm-9:00pm
- Tryouts
- Monday, Oct. 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
- Tuesday, Oct. 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
- Open Gym
- Wednesday, Oct. 14, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
- Tryouts
- Monday, Oct. 19, 7:15pm - 8:45pm
- Tuesday, Oct. 20, 7:15pm - 8:45pm
Upon entry into each workout, a coach/director or other trained personnel member will administer a screening. Student athletes will wait in a socially distanced queue to participate in the screening. The screening will assess the following:
- Temperature: Must be lower than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Screening Questions:
- Cough?
- Shortness of breath?
- Student in contact with Covid-19?
In addition to the Covid-19 screening information presented below, the following requirements are also in place for open gym & tryouts:
- Students must wear a face mask when entering and leaving the gym.
- Students must bring their own water bottle.
For questions regarding the Covid-19 screening, or high school tryouts, please contact Athletics Director Doug Snyder at doug.snyder@chardonschools.org or 440-286-0414.
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, October 27, 2020: Parent Teacher Conferences (Round 2)
With gratitude,
Douglas Murray, Principal
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