11/23/2020 We Give ThanksMr. BandieraHappy Thanksgiving Topper Families! It is probably an understatement to say that 2020 has been an interesting year. We have celebrated great accomplishments as a school community with our unique 2020 Commencement Ceremony, outstanding academic achievements, and our most recent success on the football field. These accomplishments through a pandemic continue to prove that we are Chardon Strong! In Chardon, we are also resilient. We have persevered through Emergency Remote Learning, Modified Schedules, and Social Distancing. Throughout all of this, I continue to have the blessing of coming to school each day with great students and teachers. When we come to this Thanksgiving Season, we often reflect back on all the things we are thankful for. This year, I am so much more aware of these things. I am thankful for the simple things like Clorox Wipes and Toilet Paper. I am thankful for the important things like the essential workers who have often risked their health and safety to protect and serve us. I am thankful for those who have made sacrifices for the betterment of all. In my professional life, I am thankful for being awarded the OASSA Assistant Principal of the Year award. While my name was on this award, it is an award for all the teachers, students, and families that I work with. In my personal life, I am thankful for my wife, Katie, and my son, Anderson who continue to support me at home. While 2020 has been a very different and interesting year, I am thankful for all these blessings. As we enter this holiday season, it is my wish that all Chardon Families continue to have a safe and loving holiday season with their families. Chardon is strong and we will overcome all of this through our strength. Happy Thanksgiving Toppers! ~Mr. Bandiera~ Mr. HighamThanksgiving will look and feel a little different for us all but I pray you find a way to celebrate and are surrounded by good vibes, good people and good food. To the Chardon community, thank you for all the love, kindness and support you have shown me throughout the years. To my family, words cannot express how thankful I am to have you in my life. Your love and support are endless and motivating. You are my rock! In this festive season, I hope you are surrounded by the love of your family and dear friends. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. -Mr. Higham Mr. MurrayWow. Did we end last school year yet... did we begin this year yet? What a period of time that we have been living in. The best advice that I constantly remind myself is E+R=O. The event of this year has impacted all of us . I hope that you feel that our response to it has lead to the best possible outcomes that one could ask for given the parameters that we are facing. Thanksgiving gives us the opportunity to pause and reflect on the simple things of life. It is important to take the time to reflect on all of the beauty of the semester. Every single day provides for us an opportunity to give, to learn, and to serve. I am forever grateful to the friends that I have as I walk down each hallway. It is easy to call the staff at CHS my friends. The teachers and staff members energize me with their passion for learning and love of our students. I love my staff, and I am forever grateful for their gifts that they provide our students. One of the best parts of my day is interacting with students. It is hard to believe that we are almost at the halfway point of the school year. We have such wonderful students! I truly love their kindness, energy, creativity, and leadership. I am so grateful for the beauty they give to the Chardon community. I am a better man just by working beside each of them. From sitting with our eighth graders to meeting with our seniors-- I love spending my time with each of them--even with a little more space between us. I am grateful for the support, encouragement, and assistance that our parents have provided not only me, but to our teachers, coaches, and community. This year has aged all of us, but is through your energy that gives me fuel to get through the events we experience every new day. You continue to model servant leadership to each of us! Most importantly, I am grateful to my beautiful family that sacrifice so much to be with me. They haven't seen me a ton, but they know how much I love them. My wife is truly my best friend. She is beside me at many events, and has been hard on her not to be able to go to all of the events of this school year. I am blessed to have our daughters at Chardon, and I look forward to sharing many memories with them through their years in our district. Thanksgiving is an opportunity to give thanks to the simple things in life: family, friends and familiar fellowship. Let this day be a reminder of how the simple things in life are the strongest reminders of why we work, why we give, and why we serve. Have a beautiful week with your family! -Mr. Murray Remember WHY we started. Forged in Values, We will transcend these times.I think it important to see how far we have come from. This is a clip from our first faculty meeting---the first time that we saw staff since March 16, 2020. State HighlightsFaith. Hope. and Love. MaxPreps Ohio High School Athlete of the Week Award: Vote Now* Drew Fetchik, Chardon Football Senior quarterback completed nine-of-14 passes for 249 yards and two touchdowns and carried the ball 19 times for 87 yards and a touchdown as the Hilltoppers beat Columbus De Sales 31-28 in double-OT in the OHSAA D-III state final. 50/50 Model Returns for Next WeekThe same model that we have implemented for the last two weeks continues on Monday, November 30th. Please review this document if you need more clarity. Monday, November 30th: Periods 1, 3, 5, 7 (black schedule) (A) Students at School/ (B) Students at Home Tuesday, December 1st: Periods 1, 3, 5, 7 (black schedule) (B) Students at School/ (A) Students at Home Wednesday, December 2nd: VIRTUAL FOR ALL STUDENTS Periods 1-7 Thursday, December 3rd: Periods Topper Time/Circuit, 2, 4, 6, (red schedule) (A) Students at School/ (B) Students at Home Friday, December 4th: Periods Topper Time/Circuit, 2, 4, 6, (red schedule) (B) Students at School/ (A) Students at Home Important Winter Sports UpdateThe next edition of the Week in Reflection will on December 4, 2020Have a beautiful Thanksgiving with your family and friends!
Douglas Murray, Principal 11/20/2020 The Week in Reflection: 11/20Built Chardon StrongOver the last few weeks, we all have been extremely connected to our students in providing communications, counseling, and service to our mission. Mr. Higham, Mr. Bandiera, and I have taken time to meet with numerous students to discuss academics, relationships, and behaviors in person and via Google Meet. In between proactively talking with small groups, guiding young students with their words, and situations outside of the school--- we have worked tirelessly to not interrupt learning and targeted outcomes in the classroom throughout the hybrid model. Many of the tasks that the administration works on are unnoticed by many, but they are done out of a commitment to you, our students, and our school. We do this while balancing our own family life. The CHS staff are extraordinary people. They have been assisting me, our assistant principals, and teachers while we manage and lead through covering classes, lending a hand with supervision, and assisting students with their needs. At our core, community driven values and relationships carry the beacon that drives our success. The phrase that breathes energy in our building is Chardon Strong. This mantra is best understood in the following ways: We are Chardon. To live our values means that we are defined by our response to any outcome. We have modeled this for generations of students and parents towards how we respond to difficulty. We are a community in good and bad times who will live with integrity. We have been consistently humbled in our response to moments of success, doubt, and difficulty. We are a district that demonstrates achievement in our outcomes to the state, and outreach to our community and nation. We model respect in our success and failures and how we respond to each other. We recognize the value of seeing the dignity and honor of all of the students and staff members that we encounter. Most importantly, we are optimistic for tomorrow by living our purpose today as we nurture each other. We are Chardon...you cannot be built much tougher. As we transition into this weekend and soon Thanksgiving, take the time to give thanks to someone who has made a difference in your life this school year. Chardon Hilltoppers Head to the FINALSThe last time that the Chardon Hilltoppers played for a state title, Coach Hewitt was playing in the game. That was nearly 23 years ago. The last time we won the state championship, I was a sophomore. This is a big deal in Chardon. Our community supports and loves all of our teams, but there is a close embrace for football. Since the 80's, our Hilltoppers have gone from playing Twisted Sister's "Were not going to take it" as loud as the boombox would get in the old weight room...to a feared team who thrives on culture, discipline, and responsibility. This change in culture didn't happen by chance. It was built- brick by brick- starting with the culture, and weaving though traditions. One doesn't have to look at stats to see the results that have followed through generations of Hilltoppers and only three coaches. We are very proud of all of the barriers that our fall sports teams have crossed in order to make it to the finish line and we hope to put one more banner on the wall! Go Toppers A Community of Hilltoppers
Friday Night HighlightsI have made nearly 80 highlight videos since coming back to CHS in 2013, enclosed is last week's BIG game. Check out my YouTube page for the next highlight video coming this weekend. OHSAA Moving Football Championships to Massillon Washington This WeekendNEW START TIME: 6:15 PMBell Schedule for Next WeekAccurately tracking students’ attendance is required by the State of Ohio. While in a hybrid or 100% virtual situation, students have an increased responsibility in this process. Please contact the school at 440-285-4057 (press 1) to notify the school of any absence or appointments during the school day. In order for a student to be marked as “present” during any given class period in a remote setting, two things must occur:
2. Go to Google Classroom to determine if you have a LIVE Google Meet or posted class assignment for the day. All assigned work must be completed and submitted by the date and time that it is assigned by each teacher. If students do not meet BOTH of these expectations, they will be marked absent for the school day, or absent from a specific class from which the work was not completed. These absence hours will calculate towards truancy calculations as required by House Bill 410. Parents are encouraged to activate attendance notifications through the Infinite Campus parent portal to be sure your son or daughter checks-in daily. While learning from home students should, on average, anticipate approximately 3-4 hours of required work each day. Please remember that this is a full day of school. All work will be assigned through Google Classroom for each class. Both Monday and Tuesday will be LIVE Google Meets. Likewise, coursework will be posted prior to each course and will be due by the date and time that the assignment is assigned. Students will be required to complete activities mostly independently and will be from programs, routines, and procedures of which they are familiar with using while in-person. Resources A/B Rotation at a Glance (A quick reference of Week to Week in the Orange Model) Video from the First Week of School (Re-watch this video to understand the schedules) Teacher Resources for CHS Students (Links to teacher resources) Quarantine in Home Letter (This reference is for those students who become Quarantined in the home due to contact tracing.) Teacher Directory Principal Mr. Douglas Murray douglas.murray@chardonschools.org Assistant Principal Mr. Ryan Bandiera ryan.bandiera@chardonschools.org Assistant Principal Mr. Douglas Higham douglas.higham@chardonschools.org Social Worker Mrs. Joan Blackburn joan.blackburn@chardonschools.org Resource Office Officer Carlson chs.sro@chardonschools.org Nurse Mrs. Jan Hoffman Janice.Hoffmann@chardonschools.org Guidance: A-G Mr. Hurlbut timothy.hurlbut@chardonschools.org H-O Mrs. Hetrick nicolle.hetrick@chardonschools.org P-Z Mr. Kovach kyle.kovach@chardonschools.org Counselor Mrs. Tupaz dawn.tupaz@chardonschools.org Car Raffle! 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, December 2nd and 8:00am. Students in grades 10-12 can 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 Piece of the Week: HOPEResourcesFamily Reference Guide (From July) 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 GO TOPPERS!
Douglas Murray, Principal 11/11/2020 The Week in Reflection 11/13The image above is hybrid of the Champion logo blended with a little Chardon pick axe flare. I created this weeks ago. Like I have time, right... Creating digital art relaxes me in between all of the constant running in place. We all need something that we can go to during the difficulties of these unsettling times. Our students are so adaptable. They have faced so many adjustments to their high school life. They adjust and have such a champion spirit. They amaze me more and more each day. We love them so much. Our teachers have evolved into extraordinary technological ninjas. I told a teacher today that once we get out of this pandemic--we will be master chefs of education. We will be able to serve so many different ways to reach students to meet the goals of the class. It hasn't been easy, but they have been amazing. They know how much that Mr. Higham, Mr. Bandiera, and I love them. This week, the high school moved onto the 50/50 model. The week went really well. It wasn't easy at all on any of us (you included); the more we see students in person the stronger our connection will be and learning will have a better chance to be mastered. In this Week in Reflection, I wanted to remind each of you of the plan for next week. CHS Hybrid Model Details 2020-2021Please note that a change to the hybrid model WILL impact the 100% virtual (blue) instructional model. These students will follow the 50/50 bell schedule. Furthermore, these details apply to those who are enrolled in in-person learning. Should the district move to a 100% remote instructional model, additional details that impact all high school students would be shared. All students in person were assigned to an A / B family group as utilized during the first week of school. Since Blue Model students attend virtually, they are not assigned to a group and attend classes based on their daily schedule. Any families who are not sure of their family group assignment should first check Infinite Campus prior to contacting the CHS main office. Students enrolled (in-person) at Chardon High School will attend school in the building based on the assigned family group on the following days; keep in mind that transportation will run at the regular times: While in-person, students will follow their class schedule and receive typical daily instruction as they have since the start of the year. While learning virtually, students will participate in asynchronous learning activities. This means students will not have a strict schedule to follow, but will have work assigned in each of their classes that must be completed by the date and time that the assignment is assigned. Please see each teacher’s Google Classroom for specific instructions. Some teachers may choose to stream coursework throughout the duration of this schedule. Accurately tracking students’ attendance is required by the State of Ohio. While in a hybrid or 100% virtual situation, students have an increased responsibility in this process. Please contact the school at 440-285-4057 (press 1) to notify the school of any absence or appointments during the school day. In order for a student to be marked as “present” during any given class period in a remote setting, two things must occur:
2. All assigned work must be completed and submitted by the date and time that it is assigned by each teacher. If students do not meet BOTH of these expectations, they will be marked absent for the school day, or absent from a specific class from which the work was not completed. These absence hours will calculate towards truancy calculations as required by House Bill 410. Parents are encouraged to activate attendance notifications through the Infinite Campus parent portal to be sure your son or daughter checks-in daily. While learning from home if the district is in a hybrid model, students should, on average, anticipate approximately 3-4 hours of required work each day. Please remember that this is a full day of school. All work will be assigned through Google Classroom for each class. The work will be posted prior to each course and will be due by the date and time that the assignment is assigned. Students will be required to complete activities mostly independently and will be from programs, routines, and procedures of which they are familiar with using while in-person. All teachers will have office hours scheduled for Thursday and Friday at 8:00 AM. This is an opportunity to receive assistance from your teacher. Teachers will provide you with information for accessing them (the teacher) during this time. Resources A/B Rotation at a Glance (A quick reference of Week to Week in the Orange Model) Video from the First Week of School (Re-watch this video to understand the schedules) Teacher Resources for CHS Students (Links to teacher resources) Quarantine in Home Letter (This reference is for those students who become Quarantined in the home due to contact tracing.) Teacher Directory Principal Mr. Douglas Murray douglas.murray@chardonschools.org Assistant Principal Mr. Ryan Bandiera ryan.bandiera@chardonschools.org Assistant Principal Mr. Douglas Higham douglas.higham@chardonschools.org Social Worker Mrs. Joan Blackburn joan.blackburn@chardonschools.org Resource Office Officer Carlson chs.sro@chardonschools.org Nurse Mrs. Jan Hoffman Janice.Hoffmann@chardonschools.org Guidance: A-G Mr. Hurlbut timothy.hurlbut@chardonschools.org H-O Mrs. Hetrick nicolle.hetrick@chardonschools.org P-Z Mr. Kovach kyle.kovach@chardonschools.org Counselor Mrs. Tupaz dawn.tupaz@chardonschools.org Schedule Through Thanksgiving BreakAs shared above, we are deploying the A/B Model at Chardon High School beginning on Monday, November 9-- November 24. (November 25-27 is Thanksgiving Break) More details will follow leading into the week of Thanksgiving regarding the schedule for Monday, November 30. Monday, November 16: Periods 1, 3, 5, 7 (black schedule) (A) Students at School/ (B) Students at Home Tuesday, November 17: Periods 1, 3, 5, 7 (black schedule) (B) Students at School/ (A) Students at Home Wednesday, November 18: VIRTUAL FOR ALL STUDENTS Periods 1-7 Thursday, November 19: Periods Topper Time/Circuit, 2, 4, 6, (red schedule) (A) Students at School/ (B) Students at Home Friday, November 20: Periods Topper Time/Circuit, 2, 4, 6, (red schedule) (B) Students at School/ (A) Students at Home HomecomingSCHOOL VOTING WILL HAVE CONCLUDED BY THE TIME THIS INFORMATION IS IN THE WIR.CHS Podcast: LIVE broadcast of Homecoming Crowning 8AMWe Care About YouVideo of the WeekThe Chardon Hilltoppers took on Canfield on November 6, 2020 at Chardon Memorial Field. A message from Urban MeyerCar Raffle! Topper BistroWhether 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, December 2nd and 8:00am. Students in grades 10-12 can 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 PT Conferences Tuesday, November 17, 2020: Parent Teacher Conferences (Round 3) ResourcesFamily Reference Guide (From July) 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 great weekend with your family!
Douglas Murray, Principal 11/9/2020 2020 Homecoming Videos11/4/2020 The Week in Reflection: 11/6Important Messaging from the District and CHSThis might have been the most complex work week since planning school. All of us at Chardon High School were working collaboratively to manage the reality of many decisions and outcomes outside of the general tasks of educators. Albeit many, we continue climbing as Hilltoppers through the vast terrain. This Week in Reflection will encompass many important messages. Please take the time to understand the information. We are explaining this information to all students this morning. This morning, I presented to the Board of Education. Below is the BoxCast of the entire meeting After the meeting, the district sent out this communication. The enclosed document is essential to review as we transition to a hybrid learning model next week. CHS Podcast: The Focus For Next WeekSchedule Through Thanksgiving BreakAs shared above, we are deploying the A/B Model at Chardon High School beginning on Monday, November 9-- November 24. (November 25-27 is Thanksgiving Break) More details will follow leading into the week of Thanksgiving regarding the schedule for Monday, November 30. Monday, November 9: Periods 1, 3, 5, 7 (black schedule) (A) Students at School/ (B) Students at Home Tuesday, November 10: Periods 1, 3, 5, 7 (black schedule) (B) Students at School/ (A) Students at Home Wednesday, November 11: VIRTUAL FOR ALL STUDENTS Periods 1-7 Thursday, November 12 : Periods Topper Time/Circuit, 2, 4, 6, (red schedule) (A) Students at School/ (B) Students at Home Friday, November 13: Periods Topper Time/Circuit, 2, 4, 6, (red schedule) (B) Students at School/ (A) Students at Home We Care About YouELA LIVE!![]() Originally conceived by Language Arts teacher Dawn Weaver, Language Arts Live! is a speaker and resource program which provides students with examples of how the knowledge they acquire in the classroom translates to the professional world and life beyond high school. The objectives are for students to be able to better understand the various reading, writing and communication skills they are currently learning and to then be able to apply these skills meaningfully to their lives. This year, the whole experience was VIRTUAL! The key to the success of this series is parental and community involvement which reinforces our CHARDON core values. Parents and community professionals joined a Google Meet and participated in a panel discussion regarding the use of language and communication skills in various settings. Our seniors, in preparation for college and career readiness, will be exploring technical and career writing with the help of mentors currently in the professions to which the seniors aspire. The variety of professionals explain to the students the importance of effective communication skills, ideally motivating them to be effective communicators themselves. On November 3, Heather Biernacki and Lynn Monaco welcomed Allison Jennifer Brush, James Laudato , Andy Brush, Amie Peters, Carey Shive, and Guy Wilson into their senior ELA courses for this year’s speaker panel. Shoe Drive: A Message from Marijke Mendeszoon ![]() 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 Pieces of the Week: The Vast Creative Mind of Jackson PerryJackson Perry is an extraordinary artist. This year, he has spent the first semester online, however it hasn't stopped his mind's eye to see the beauty around him. Enclosed are some of his designs that he helped create for Mr. Hauber and Mr. Lichtinger. Amazing work! Another Addition: Piece of the WeekImages of the Week: Career Based Intervention
Video of the Week: Playoff Football The Chardon Hilltoppers took on the New Philadelphia Quakers on October 30, 2020 at Chardon Memorial Field. Car Raffle! Topper Bistro
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Senior Pictures/ Senior TributeWhether 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, December 2nd and 8:00am. Students in grades 10-12 can 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 Service Learning: By the NumbersHere is a snapshot of service provided by CHS Students from NHS, AC4P, Service Learning, and Interact. A Message from the School NursePT ConferencesTuesday, November 17, 2020: Parent Teacher Conferences (Round 3) Veteran's Day At the end of World War 1, the armistice between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, became the official day to celebrate all our nation’s veterans. Originally called Armistice Day, it became Veteran’s Day after World War II. At Chardon High School, thousands of graduates have served our country for duty, honor, and love of country. We are grateful to the men and women who are proud veterans of the US Armed Services. Please join me in thanking all of the men and women in our community who served oour country! Many blessing to you! Closing HopeWith the presidential election at a closure (at least by date), it is time for the outside "noise" to settle with all of the advertisements, phone calls, social media news, and newscasts to focus on drawing our lens on our purpose. Regardless of your political beliefs- we have an obligation to come together and collaborate on a single focus. A simple lesson that we can learn from an election of this caliber is the power of your voice, your vote, and your rights as American Citizens. We all have experienced an election that was unlike what we have seen in previous years. Our Social Studies teachers have used this election as teachable moments with curricular connections. As I mentioned earlier this year to the staff: Coming together is just the beginning, staying together will lead our progress, and working together will transform lives for generations of Hilltoppers....or in this case, Americans. We are the midst of a pandemic, economic unrest, and a national split. No election will recoil us to a day where we cannot survive. Our purpose will guide us, our intentions will ground us, and our love of country will mold us a ONE. Standing United we will mold our continued vision of tomorrow. The first attributed use in modern times to "Standing United" comes to us from one of our Founding Father's, John Dickinson, in his song "The Liberty Song". In the song, Dickinson wrote: "Then join hand in hand, brave Americans all! By uniting we stand, by dividing we fall!" I am not one to ever go political, but I thought it was important to share a simple statement based on my observations of the world this week. Be kind, Be mindful, and Be Strong. Douglas Murray, Principal ResourcesFamily Reference Guide (From July) 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 |
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