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11/8/2017

The @chs_dmurray Week in Reflection: 11/10

Kindness Matters. Integrity Gathers. True Leadership---Leads

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I was always told, "If at first you don't succeed...try, try, again." Over the last several weeks, my time has been consumed with reminding our children of being the best version of themselves.  Every time that I speak to students, I lead with our values: Community, Humility, Achievement, Respect, Dignity, Optimism, and Nurture. 

These are not words simply displayed at Chardon High School.  Our core values are what drives our community and culture.  Our core values are embodied in our actions that surround our words and experiences. True leadership can best be described in the following way: 

Leaders know who they are and what they stand for. They know their values and the rules they will abide by, regardless of the circumstances they face. They allow all people to understand the values they are committed to uphold, which lays a foundation for the rules that all will be expected to adhere to. Leaders both know and communicate their values openly with the people they lead, creating an atmosphere of certainty and trust.

Leaders have integrity. Integrity is the very core of their influence. Living the values they profess to believe is what gives them credibility and allows others to place their trust in them. True leaders are able to say “do as I do” rather than just “do as I say”, because they lead by example.
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There are two things that can carry any person towards understanding true leadership. These things do not cost money, or need degrees. They can be located in the most secure places inside of our core. They are free to give, and can transform our lives. The first is kindness. Every single day is an opportunity for every person to live with a purpose. Each of us were born into a story. Our families began to help shape and model our lives early on. We have the opportunity to author how we use our time and how we live with integrity. This time of year often can be busy towards preparing for celebrations for the nearing holiday season.

As a way of focusing on who we are at Chardon, I am challenging our students and staff to live our values by paying it forward. Look at ways that you can take the time to schedule acts of kindness into your lives with purposeful consideration. Take a calendar and reflect on ways that you have demonstrated kindness and made another individual's day brighter.  The little things make the greatest memories: write a card, call a family member, sacrifice your time for another, tutor, or help out at home without being asked. These are little ways that can create new habits in your life.

Fall Sport Awards

Since opening day, we have been mesmerized by the beauty of a band that has worked tremendously to create the sounds to the backdrop of a memorable season. The Chardon High School Marching Band  demonstrated week to week high achievement.   We have all been witnesses to the strongest fan-base in high school sports. Our Chardon Crazies demonstrate each week what makes a strong community. Game after game, we were impressed by the athleticism and humility of the young men and women competing on the field. Our school was once again impressed by the XC teams, and the countless awards from our Golf,  Tennis, Soccer, Football and Volleyball teams. The respect, and rapport of our Topperettes and Majorettes impressed not only the fans, but the countless students that looked up to their strength, and rhythm. This year, like every other year, our community fan base demonstrated energy, passion, love, and modeled dignity as representatives of our greater community. All season long we were overwhelmed by the creativity, optimism, pure joy, and countless moments of kindness that our Cheerleaders provided to us. Finally, we are grateful for the nurturing mentorship that our coaches modeled for every member of our larger community at CHS. We are forever grateful for a the memories, Thank you for leading us down this amazing season. 

​Congratulations to the following Hilltopper athletes for the recognition they have received this season in competition:

Boys Cross Country
OHSAA D-I All-Ohio- Nate Kawalec
WRC Champion- Nate Kawalec
District Champion-Nate Kawalec
1st Team All-Region-Nate Kawalec
State Qualifier – Nate Kawalec
WRC All Conference-Tucker Keeney
WRC All Conference-Brian Horton
WRC All Conference-Anthony Zampino
WRC Honorable Mention – Brad Knez
WRC Honorable Mention – Michael Mazurek
Lakeshore Player of the Week-Nate Kawalec
 
Girls Cross Country
WRC Team Champions
OHSAA District Team Champions
OHSAA Academic All-Ohio- Denali Selent
OHSAA District Champion-Denali Selent
WRC MVP-Denali Selent
State Qualifier – Denali Selent
WRC All Conference-Thea Sauer
WRC All Conference-Lilli Livengood
WRC All Conference-Maria Peters
WRC All Conference-Mila Stropkay
WRC Honorable Mention-Molly Greene

WRC Honorable Mention-Andrea Mann
Lakeshore Player of the Week-Denali Selent
                
Boys Golf
WRC All Conference-Mitch Cormiea
District Qualifer -Mitch Cormiea –(80)
 
Girls Golf
WRC Championship – Tied w/Kenston
WRC Player of the Year- Laine Hursh
WRC All Conference- Clara Lundblad
WRC All Conference – Kayla Toth
NEOGGCA Player of the Year-Laine Hursh
NEOGGCA 1st Team-Clara Lundblad
NEOGGCA 2nd Team – Kayla Toth
Lakeshore Player of the Week – Laine Hursh
District Qualifier - Laine Hursh (82)
 
Boys Soccer
WRC All Conference – Drew Cressman
WRC All Conference – Connor Milks
WRC Honorable Mention-Dean Coso
WRC Honorable Mention-Spencer Stiffler
Academic All Ohio-Drew Cressman
                               Jacob Hutson
                               Joshua Nelson
                               Drew Williams

2nd Team All Greater Cleveland:
                                Drew Cressman
Honorable Mention All Greater Cleveland:

                                Connor Milks
                                Dean Coso
                                Spencer Stiffler
                                Ethan Mack
          
Girls Soccer
WRC All Conference-Megan Mullaly
WRC All Conference-Alexia Karl
WRC Honorable Mention-Clare Myeroff
WRC Honorable Mention-Kirstin Henry
All Greater Cleveland 1st Team:
                                  Megan Mullaly
All Greater Cleveland Honorable Mention:

                                 Alexia Karl
                                 Clare Myeroff
                                 Kirstin Henry


Tennis
WRC All Conference-Hannah Means
WRC Honorable Mention-Kaylie Malloy
WRC Honorable Mention-Lindsey Nichols
 
Volleyball
WRC All Conference-Audrey Kostelac
WRC Honorable Mention-Bailey Spear
WRC Honorable Mention-Sarah Boggs
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The following students have achieved the WRC All Academic Recognition.  To qualify for this award, student-athletes must have earned both a varsity letter and no less than a 3.25 GPA for the quarter grading period.  Congratulations to these dedicated student-athletes!
 
WRC All Academic Recipients:
 
Boys Cross Country
Brian Horton
Tucker Keeney
Brad Knez

Aidan Macaskill
Michael Mazurek
Sam Rodriguez
Jackson Selent
James Stropkay
Anthony Zampino

 
Girls Cross Country
Molly Greene
Kate Hornyak
Jessica Krebs
Sophia Ku
Tess Lannon
Lilliana Livengood
Andrea Mann
Maria Peters
Cassidy Robinson
Denali Selent
Mila Stropkay
Natalie Washington


Boys Golf
Shane Callahan
Mitch Cormiea
Steven Jackson
Thomas Kimpton
Andrew White

 
Girls Golf
Cate Condon
Laine Hursh
Clara Lundblad
Chelsea Martin
Lauren Phillips


Boys Soccer
Mitch Bojec
Drew Cressman
Nicholas Gehrke
Aidan Macaskill
Ethan Mack
Connor Milks
John Mullaly
Joshua Nelson
William Piotrkowski
Peter Robie
Spencer Stiffler
Andrew Williams
Jordan Wright
Joseph Zimmerer

Girls Tennis
Abigail Atchley
Mackenzie Brown
Jamie Fowle
Kaylie Malloy
Hannah Means
Lindsey Nichols
Marissa Scerbo
Ashley Zmarzly
Kate Zmarzly
 
Girls Soccer
Leah Baker
Jennifer Bender
Hailey DeGeorge
Sarah Eldridge
Kirstin Henry
Jocelyn Janda
Alexia Karl
Taylor Kimpton
Hannah Mitchell
Megan Mullaly
Clare Myeroff
Marisa Organiscak
Jenna Oriani
Grace Powell
Allison Smrdel
Holly Stegh
Sofia Zampino
 
Volleyball
Ellie Gray
Jenna Mysyk
Olivia Organiscak
Calista Peluso
Brianna Porfilio
Elizabeth Rodriguez
Bailey Spear
Katie Suszynski
Anna Thompson
Samantha Wingren
McKenna Zugan
 
Cheerleading
Sydni Biello
Kelley Bolden
Jeanine Calvert
Hayley DeShetler
Grace Giorgi
Jaden Linn
Allie Malloy
Cassidy McBride
Morgan Richard
Alexis Shanks
Grace Turk

 
Football
TBD

Model UN

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The CHS Model United Nations club recently completed the Autumn Conference put on by the Cleveland Council on World Affairs at the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.  The club competed against over 15 area schools with about 400 total students.  CHS students participated in multiple committees discussing various international topics. Bringing home Honorable Mention honors for their work on the Economic and Social Council were Grace Kilfoyle and Jason Tysl.  In addition, Jason was awarded the highly-coveted Gavel Award - given to the best overall delegate of the committee!  Chardon's own Connor Prusha even took on a leadership role by chairing the High Commission for Refugees.  All in all our club members did a great job though and we look forward to preparing for our next conferences this February and March. ​

Fall Play: The Crucible

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The Chardon High School Drama Dept. will present the American classic, The Crucible, the weekend of November 16th – 19th. The 1953 play is by American playwright Arthur Miller. It is a dramatized and partially fictionalized story of the Salem witch trials that took place in the Massachusetts Bay Colony during 1692-93.  In the production, Salem is ablaze with accusations of witchcraft after a group of young girls are found dancing in the woods. 
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Performances are November 16th – 18th at 7:00 p.m. and November 19th at 2:00 p.m. at Park Auditorium on Chardon Square. Admission is $8.00 for adults; students and seniors are $5.00.

Topper Club Awards

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After much discussion, we have decided to shift the Topper Club Awards (certificate/letter/pin for 3.75 cumulative GPA and higher, in addition to recognizing the National Merit students, etc) to the day time in an effort to properly recognize these students while demonstrating to all students what can be achieved through hard work and dedication to their academics. With that said, we will have the assembly to recognize these students for the whole student body on the morning of Monday, November 20th. The assembly is slated to take an hour, and there will not be a Topper Time that day to make up for some of the time lost. The schedule for that day will be as follows:

​Events like this would not be possible without your tireless commitment to the high achievement of our students.

Yearbooks!

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Many 2016-2017 Yearbooks were distributed Tuesday, Nov 7th 11:00-1:00 and Wednesday, Nov 8th 7:30-9:00 in the CHS Media Center. 

If you were not able to pick up your purchased book during these dates, you can pick it up from the main office.

If you are interested in buying a 2016-17 yearbook, extra copies will be available for purchase from Mrs. McBride.

Lunch Menu

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Monday

Chicken /Mashed Potato Bowl
Popcorn Chicken
Whipped Potatoes/ Home-style Gravy
Shredded Cheese
Dinner Roll 
Steamed Corn
Fresh Side Bar Choices
Also
Sausage Pizza  
Turkey Cheddar Panini

Tuesday

Teriyaki Chicken ​
Lo Mein Noodles or ​
Steamed Rice
Egg Roll​
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Asian Vegetables
Fortune Cookie
Fresh Side Bar Choices
*Baked Fries in Deli Line

Also

Pizza Hut Day!!!!​
 Turkey Cheddar Panini

Wednesday 

Chipotle Bar
Fajita Chicken, Taco Meat, 
Mexican Rice, Flame Roasted Veggies
Black Beans or Refried Beans
Salsa,  Sour Cream, Lettuce Cheese
Fresh Side Bar Choices
*Baked Fries Bistro line

Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Turkey Cheddar Panini

​Thursday

Thanksgiving Day Meal ​!

Oven Roasted Turkey 
Whipped Potatoes And Homemade Gravy
Sweet Potatoes and Apples 
Homemade Stuffing
Seasoned 
 Corn 
Cranberry Sauce
Warm Roll 
and Pumpkin Pie with whipped topping 
 
Friday 

Italian time
Chicken Parmesan W/ Side of Pasta
Garlic Bread
Seasoned 
​Vegetables ​
Fresh Side Bar Choices

Meat lovers
​Pizza ​
Turkey Cheddar Panini

Thank You, Veterans

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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.

Businesses are saluting veterans and active-duty military personnel Saturday. They’re offering freebies and special discounts on Veterans Day to show their appreciation for all those who have sacrificed for their country. Veterans can enjoy free meals, drinks, treats and even a haircut and car wash.

Ski Club

Calling all those snow lovers out there to consider joining the new club at CHS; a Downhill Ski/Snowboard Club. This club program will run for five consecutive Tuesdays beginning January 9th. 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 or already has a season's pass, please see the attached form for more details about registration. 

​If you have any questions, please have y
our child come see Miss Fisher during the school day in room 307 or email the adviser (Alison Fisher) at alison.fisher@chardonschools.org. First registration deadline is November 20th, so act quickly.

Winter Weather

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With winter just around the corner, we want to remind you of our procedures for school closing or delayed start in the event of dangerous conditions.
The decision to call off school due to inclement weather begins at approximately 3:30 AM and includes analysis of the following information:
  • Weather and radar reports
  • Personal observation of road conditions
  • Input from local law enforcement and road crews
  • Input from district maintenance and snow removal personnel
  • When necessary, school personnel drive the roads to determine the conditions
  • Input and discussions with superintendents from neighboring districts

When all of this information is gathered, the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent of Business Affairs, and Transportation Supervisor jointly make the decision to close the schools or keep them open for students. Our objective is to make this decision no later than 5:45 AM as school buses are beginning to depart for their morning runs at that time. However, it may become necessary, in isolated cases, to make the decision after that time.  Weather conditions can change abruptly, for better or for worse, but our intent is to determine that it is safe for students and staff to attend school as early as possible.

The district uses a delayed start rather than canceling school should weather conditions allow for this option. In order to ensure greater safety during a delayed start, the opening of schools will be delayed two hours. The following is information concerning how the delayed opening will be implemented and a school-specific schedule:
  • Once the decision has been made to close schools or delay the opening, the Superintendent will activate our Blackboard Communication System and update via Twitter @chardonsupt and @chardonschools, our district website and local television stations. It is strongly suggested that parents subscribe to the text/email notification systems now offered by the major Cleveland television stations in order to receive school closing information as soon as it becomes available.
  • All parents will receive an automated phone call indicating that school has either been cancelled or will open using a delayed start of two hours.  If school is closed and you did not receive a call it is necessary for you to confirm your telephone contact information with your child’s school as we use the most recent telephone numbers on file for sending automated messages.
  • Under a delayed start, all buses will arrive at their morning stop locations exactly two hours later than normal schedule within the constraints of weather and road conditions. Students (including non-public school students that receive transportation through Chardon Schools) should plan to arrive at their assigned stops approximately 10 minutes prior to that time.
  • Under a delayed start, all schools will open for operations exactly two hours later than their normal schedule. Students that walk to school, drive, or receive rides to school should plan on arriving two hours later unless directed otherwise for special programs.
  • Under a delayed start, all schools will offer a lunch program with options that meet school nutrition standards.
  • Under a delayed start, all schools will dismiss at the usual time.
  • Under a delayed start, there will be no transportation to/from Auburn Career Center for AM classes. These students should plan to arrive at CHS for their afternoon classes following the modified schedule for that day. The bus for PM Auburn Career Center Classes will depart CHS at 11:00 AM.
  • Under a delayed start, Lake Academy/LEADS will be picked up exactly two hours later than their normal time.
  • Under a delayed start, there will be no morning preschool class. Afternoon class will report at noon.
  • Under a delayed start, morning Latchkey programs at all schools will be cancelled for that day.
  • Under a delayed start, all private, parochial and special education schools that receive transportation services from Chardon Schools will be picked up exactly two hours later.
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Again, safety is our highest priority and we strive to make the best possible decision with the information available at the time.  Parents can always choose to keep their children home if they truly feel there is a weather-related safety risk.  These absences will be recorded as excused, with make-up work provided to the student if the Superintendent designates the day as a Severe Weather Day in the school district.
Please do not hesitate to contact the district if you require additional information in this regard.

Defeat of Issue 26

Dear Chardon Schools Stakeholder:

We are obviously disappointed that Issue 26 was not approved by our voters.  Our volunteers worked tirelessly to communicate the key message that his levy was critical in order to bridge the gap created by the actions of the Ohio Legislature to eliminate over one million dollars annually from the district’s operating revenue.  Despite these efforts, we were not effective in communicating the debilitating impact of these reductions on the overall operating revenue of the school district.

On behalf of our Board of Education, I  wish to extend appreciation to the Citizens for Chardon Schools and our supporters for their continued commitment to our school district.

The school district will immediately begin the very difficult process of identifying specific budget reductions that will be implemented in the 2018-19 school year.  As we address this significant reduction in revenue, the cutbacks will certainly affect a variety of areas within the district’s operating budget including personnel, programming, and services in the district. Our objective is always to implement reductions in a manner that has the least impact on the classroom and the quality of instruction that students receive in the Chardon Local Schools. Unfortunately, the amount of budget cuts necessary to overcome the loss in revenue from Columbus is significant and is likely to impact all areas of our district operations. In the coming months, we will work to keep you informed of the specific budget reductions and how they will impact our eductional program.

Our Board of Education will meet on November 20, 2017, to determine next steps in relation to this election result. No decision has been made at this time to place another operating levy on the ballot.
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Sincerely,
Michael P. Hanlon, Jr., Ph.D., Superintendent

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