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11/26/2018 The @chs_dmurray Week in Reflection 11/30Lean Training Begins
This week, thirty students participated in the beginning of a six-part training in basic lean certification. As I have shared last month, this system analysis training introduces organizations, functions and individuals to a problem-solving process using a structured model to define an area of improvement to maximize time, energy, and outcomes. This model ensures that identified problems are resolved by finding the root cause of the performance or process problem rather than just blindly jumping to solutions.
When thinking about this for Chardon, it is not just about the curriculum, and not just about focusing on the students, teachers or administration. School systems are complex systems, much of which have commonalities with traditional businesses. There are many opportunities to look at process improvements and money saving efforts so they can continue to support a well-rounded curriculum of programs.
For example, schools can optimize processes and save money by streamlining the purchase requisition and form management processes. There is a significant potential to remove inefficiencies in these areas that can lead to savings and increasing time. Schools can also reduce costs and waste with proactive and process driven facilities management. This includes not only preventative maintenance but also energy management, technology integration, green and sustainable building projects. Applying Lean to the cafeteria can ensure that staff orders right quantities of food and prepared in order to eliminate food waste...something that Mrs. Culliton does really well already. 
These are just a couple of examples to highlight the potential. All of these improvements require an understanding of who the internal customer is as well as their requirements. The next step is mapping these requirements to the current situation, identifying the root causes for the process or performance gap and then finding solutions which will improve the current situation.
Once the situation is improved, they can establish measurements to monitor and maintain the changes, including using a balanced scorecard. This is exactly what Lean Six Sigma can help with. It provides a foundation for not just problem resolution, but also elimination of waste and improved efficiency. The Lean system will be implemented curricularly to parts of our Circuit of Success, CCP Business courses and training will be added to approximately 40 students who will learn and implement their first Kaizen-change for the good. Later this year, we will have a career fair at CHS! More to come on that! Topper Club Awards
Topper Club Awards 2018
Our core values recognize Achievement as an essential benchmark of the learning that transpires every day at Chardon High School. We have extraordinary educators that prepare our students for college, career, and life readiness. Our students refine their learning in the classroom and demonstrate their abilities in so many skill sets in extra-curriculars, service, and clubs. It is our goal that every single person in this room will graduate finding his/her purpose. The programs and experiences that you experience at Chardon from grades 8-12 expose you to opportunities to achieve this purpose. More importantly, the relationships that you develop are paramount in your development. Every student matters to us. Taking the time to celebrate achievement collectively provides us the motivation and encouragement to push and strive for success ---so that every student will find their outcome after walking across the stage to further education, immediate employment, enlistment into our armed forces, and even delving into becoming a young entrepreneur. Today, we will celebrate many moments of achievement. Furthermore, being a part of the Topper Club is an extraordinary accomplishment. Our students being recognized today have maintained a GPA of 3.75 or higher. Looking throughout the gym today, we are seeing the future leaders of our ever-changing world. Together, we are witnessing the development of engineers, doctors, lawyers, educators, chemists, advanced manufacturers, cosmetologists, medics, leaders, and philanthropists who see the good in others and respond to the needs of others. We are grateful for your leadership and look forward to the many ways that you will serve our school in the present and the future. Thank you for being respectful to the young men and women who will be recognized this morning. We will begin our awards ceremony by recognizing our National Hispanic Scholar. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ National Hispanic Scholar: Ryan Bandiera National Hispanic Scholars are recognized for scoring in the top 2.5 % among Hispanic and Latino PSAT/NMSQT test taking in the region. Over the past 2 months, students were evaluated and recognized appropriately. Participation in the National Hispanic Recognition Program enables students to highlight their outstanding educational achievements. Please join me in recognizing: Nicholas Gehrke Heather Humbert National Merit Commended Students: Douglas Higham National Merit Commended students placed among the top 50,000 scorers of more than 1.6 million students who entered the competition by taking the 2017 PSAT/National Merit Qualifying Test. These young men and women are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. While these students will not continue in the National Merit Scholarship Competition, they have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success. Both of Chardon High School’s students who are recognized this year demonstrate academic and service leadership. They are being commended, not only for National Recognition, but for embracing the Core Values of our school with consistent integrity. Please join me in recognizing: Nicholas Gehrke Heather Humbert National Merit Semi-Finalist: Douglas Murray Of the 1.6 million students in some 22,000 high schools who enter the National Merit Scholarship competition annually when they take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®), approximately 16,000 students will be recognized as National Merit Semifinalists. Semifinalists are the highest-scoring program entrants in each state and represent the top 0.5% percent of the state’s senior students. To be considered for a National Merit Scholarship, Semifinalists have to fulfill additional requirements to advance to Finalist standing. Please join me in recognizing: Isabelle LeMaster ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Smith College Award: Mindy Baierl The Hartford Smith College Club’s Book Awards program recognizes the achievements of students from high schools in our area by presenting a Smith Book Award to an outstanding junior who exemplifies the academic achievement, leadership qualities, and concern for others that characterize the thousands of women who have graduated from Smith College. We recognize a girl from the top tenth of the junior class who embodies these qualities and serves as an example of scholarship and community service. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ RPI Scholarship: Lacey Jacobs The Rensselaer Medal is awarded to a promising Senior who has distinguished his or her self in mathematics and science. As a Rensselaer Medal Recipient, this individual is eligible to receive a $25,000 merit scholarship, per year, to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Please join me in recognizing this year’s recipient, Grace Turk Yale Book Award: Mr. Kovach The Yale Book Award is made available the local Yale Club and Alumni Association. Participating schools are selected from among those interested in sending students to Yale. The recipient of this award is a student who seamlessly exhibits the complementary traits of Outstanding Personal Character and Boundless Intellectual Promise. This year’s winner is no exception. Isabelle LeMaster ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Harvard Award: Lacey Jacobs The Harvard book award is presented each year by Harvard Alumni Association to an outstanding student who displays excellence in scholarship and high character combined with achievement in other fields. The winners of this award, through their intelligence and variety of achievement, exemplify Harvard’s commitment to excellence. This recipient is no exception; please join me in recognizing: Joe Sweet ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Chardon Science Olympiad Letter Recipients: Laura Vokoun For the past 34 years, Science Olympiad has led a revolution in science education. Science Olympiad’s ever-changing line-up of events in all Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines exposes students to practicing scientists and career choices, and energizes classroom teachers with a dynamic content experience. The following students are being recognized for their achievements and contributions and will receive a letter or pin this year from Science Olympiad. Owen Vokoun Rachel Yates John Ellington Ethan Fuerst ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Core Values Award: Principal’s Awards Talk about Core Values Seniors: Katherine Lessick Cameron Holt Juniors Grace Powell Dylan Grieb Sophomores Catherine Condon Jesse Decipeda Presentation of Awards: School Counselors: Nikki Hetrick, Lacey Jacobs, Tim Hurlbut 10th Grade Certificates 11th Grade Academic Letters 12th Grade Academic Letters/Pins Midterm Schedule
Chardon High School Schedule: December 14; 17-20
Friday: December 14, 2018 Mr. Strieff and Ms. Lichtler are excited to bring back the Holiday Concert for all students during a split school assembly. The concert will be performed during two assemblies: one for grades 9-12, and one for grade 8. This will provide the opportunity for all grades to see our students perform and help curtail distractions. Jazz Orchestra (approx. 20 min) Big Band Holiday Mary, Did You Know? Jingle Bell Boogie Let It Snow! Trans Siberian Orchestra Free Harmony (approx. 20 min) Most Wonderful Time of the Year There is a Santa Claus Rockin' Holidays Five Favorite Holiday Songs Don't Save It All for Christmas Day Friday Assembly Schedule Chardon High School Schedule December 17th-2oth Enclosed Schedule (Please see the attached schedule for further clarity) Midterm Week: The purpose of this week is to meet the educational needs of our students as they prepare for midterms, finals, and project presentations. ALL classes will meet during midterm week. If a class does not have a midterm or a final, they will commence a class period. The only non-mandatory period is study hall. Students do not need to sit in study hall. We will provide supervision in the cafeteria for a silent study hall as needed, but attendance is not mandatory. Parents, please see this form. Will will work with the Special Ed department to allocate accommodation rooms for the week. Important Notes:
Monday: December 17, 2018 7:20-9:20 AM (1st Period) 9:30-11:30 AM (5th Period) Dismissal A la carte lunch available Auburn Juniors return 12:00-2:00 PM (ACC Students-5th Period) Room 1 12:00-2:00 PM Make-up Tests (Periods 1, 5) Room 1 12:30-2:40 PM Teacher Based Teams Tuesday: December 18, 2018 7:20-9:20 AM (2nd Period) 9:30-11:30 AM (6th Period) Dismissal A la carte lunch available Auburn Juniors return 12:00-2:00 PM (ACC Students-6th Period) Room 1 12:00-2:00 PM Make-up Tests (Periods 2, 6) Room 1 12:30-2:40 PM Teacher Based Teams Wednesday: December 19. 2018 7:20-9:20 AM (3rd Period) 9:30-11:30 AM (7th Period) Dismissal A la carte lunch available Auburn Juniors return 12:00-2:00 PM (ACC Students-7th Period) Room 1 12:00-2:00 PM Make-up Tests (Periods 3, 7) Room 1 12:30-2:40 PM Teacher Based Teams Thursday: December 20, 2018 7:20-9:20 AM (4th Period) 9:30-11:30 AM (Make-ups with Teacher) Dismissal A la carte lunch available Auburn Juniors return 12:00-2:00 PM (ACC Students: Make-ups) Room 1 12:30-2:40 PM Faculty Meeting- Cafeteria Parental Acknowledgement Form Jeremy's Kids
This year AC4P and the Actively Caring Leadership class will raise funds for the 19th annual Jeremy's Kids Christmas fundraiser. This fundraiser is in memory of Jeremy Mizen, the 6-year-old son of teacher Rob Mizen, who died in a car crash on Christmas Eve in 1999. Instead of dwelling on their horrible loss and having this tragic event destroy their lives, Mr. Mizen and his wife decided that they would instead celebrate Jeremy’s life focusing on the positive aspects of his life.
AC4P and the Actively Caring Leadership class will use the raised funds to support less fortunate families in the Chardon Community. Many local families are struggling financially with giving their children gifts on Christmas. Every year the students of Chardon High School have joined together with the community to make sure relief was available to these families. At Chardon High School, money will be collected during 1st period classes. At the end of the two weeks, the class that donates the most money will win a donut party for their classroom. As you can see below, we have some work to do. Businesses that donate 100 dollars or more will be named and posted on the school’s morning announcements and on the large TV’s throughout the school and on GTV. Thousands of dollars pour in every year to benefit the young children of Chardon. An average of four thousand dollars a year has been raised since the program's conception in 2000. The students of Chardon High School and our community have generous hearts. We have raised tens of thousands of dollars. Remember, Christmas is a time of giving and Christmas giving is in the hearts of the people of Chardon. You can help bring joy to a child this Christmas. Please send your donation to Rob Mizen by December 8th. Thank you for your generosity. Please make checks payable to Chardon Local Schools. (memo: Jeremy's Kids)+ Rob Mizen Chardon High School 151 Chardon Ave. Chardon Ohio, 44024
Current Totals/classroom
Band Lichtler $11.35 Cafe Bonzo, Mosnik $17.12 1 Chenoweth $94.75 2 Deszczykiewicz $0 4 Herner $26 100 Spreitzer $0 101 Mizen $5.01 102 Tagliafierri $20 103 Rohr $19.43 104 Yeager $0 105 Tekavec $14 106 Schneider $17 108 McGovern $29 109 Bartley $7 110 Kaiser $161 200 Steinmetz $100 201 Shafer $58 202 Britt $10.50 203 Bunker $6 204 Tekavec $8.38 205 Downs $5 206 Dalton $41 207 Tersigni $14 208 Kolcum $12.37 209 Korenke $38.12 210 Niedzwiecki $0 211 Lichtinger $13 212 Monaco $23.74 213 Deshetler $246 214 Weaver $33.85 215 Armelli $0 300 Mrs. Ricci $41 303 Mr. Ricci $173 304 Brown $6 306 Butala $112.10 307 Fisher $66 308 DiCato $11 400 Heintz $50 401 Grantham $38.26 402 Murawski $7.65 404 Goss $2 405 Fronk $53.79 406 Cole $1 407 Hauber $51 408 Hewitt $36.33 $1,680.75 Senior Pictures Reminder
SUBMISSION DEADLINE for senior pictures are Friday, JANUARY 11, 2019
Requirements for your senior picture:
Submitting your senior picture:
Note: Digital submissions are much preferred and strongly recommended in order to preserve quality of the photos. 8th Grade: DC Trip Information
The 8th grade students have the opportunity to go on a field trip to Washington, DC in May of 2019. As we have expressed in previous years, we believe this trip will give our students great memories, but will also give teachers the opportunity to bring the classroom to life. This is a great place to extend learning outside of the classroom.
The Ohio 8tth grade social studies content standards heavily emphasize U.S. Studies from 1492 to 1877: Exploration through Reconstruction- The historical focus continues in the eighth grade with the study of European exploration and the early years of the United States. The year incorporates all four social studies strands into a chronologic view of the development of the United States. Students examine how historic events are shaped by geographic, social, cultural, economic and political factors. The trip will begin by walking the battlefield of Gettysburg to heading to DC to learn more about the memorials at Jefferson, FDR, Martin Luther King Jr, World War II, Lincoln, Vietnam and Korea. The students will see many other areas of DC including the Washington Monument and the White House. We will also tour Arlington Cemetery, along with seeing the National Archives, American History Museum, National Museum of African American History and Culture Museum. Enclosed you will find a tentative proposal and itinerary provided by Great Day! Tours. The important details of the trip are as follows: ✓ Dates: May 13-15, 2019 ✓ Cost: $435.00/per person ✓ Up to 18 chaperones may attend free of charge (consisting of teachers, a volunteer nurse/doctor, and an administrator) ✓ 5 motor coaches will be provided ✓ An associate from Great Day! Tours will attend the trip Payment Plans: Payable to Chardon Board of Education (Memo: DC Trip), or by using payschools 12/01/2018: 1st Payment $145 2/01/2019: 2nd Payment $145 4/01/2019: 3rd Payment $145 Total: $435 Chardon Board of Education will handle paying Great Day Tours directly. If you are a nurse or doctor and would like to offer your assistance on the trip as a chaperone, please email douglas.higham@chardonschools.org Chardon Goes to the Musicals: Miss Saigon
Last year Munson PTO launched Munson Goes to the Musicals; discounted group tickets for Playhouse Square. We had tickets to four shows. With that, we sold over 200 tickets and had over 100 families participate. It doesn't cost the district any money, and is not meant as a fundraiser, simply an opportunity for Chardon families to experience the largest theater district in the USA outside of Broadway, for tickets as low as $20.
We have expanded the program this year and renamed it "Chardon Goes to the Musicals." We have reserved seats for all of the Broadway Series, as well as three of the additional shows. I already sent out a sneak peek to the people who participated last year and the feedback is very positive, with some tickets already sold. Lots of interest in Chardon Goes to the Musicals; tickets are selling. Open House
Students from the Core Values group will be sharing future programming initiatives at the Bellamore Salon & Spa Open House on Friday, December 7 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Please stop by and you may go home with a fabulous raffle basket, gift card or free item! Proceeds raised will benefit the following student-led groups Active Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP), Actively Caring, Diversity and Core Values.
Ski Club
Do you like to ski or snowboard? If so, consider joining the CHS Downhill Ski/Snowboard Club. This club program will run after school for five consecutive Tuesdays beginning January 8th. The club will be skiing at Brandywine Ski Resort. Club passes are also valid at Alpine Valley. No experience is necessary to join; both rentals and lessons are included in the club price. Students who have season passes are welcome to join and only have to pay the bus fee.
If your son/daughter is interested in joining, please see the attached forms for more details about registration. The FINAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 19th. Please note that this club is open to students from grade 8 through grade 12. If you have any questions, please contact the adviser (Alison Fisher) at alison.fisher@chardonschools.org or have your child see Miss Fisher during the school day in room 307. Hope you consider joining us on the slopes in January!
Middle School Basketball Tryouts
Tuesday, December 4
7th Grade, 3:30-5:00 8th Grade, 5:00-6:30 Wednesday, December 5 7th Grade,4:45-6:00 8th Grade, 6:00-7:15 Thursday, December 6 7th Grade, 7:00-8:00* 8th Grade, 8:00-9:00 *could vary depending upon end time for boys' home games Topper Bistro
Talent ShowClosing
This time of year provides 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. The staff at CHS have rallied this year around one single focus: Live Your Purpose. This simple statement has created a culture of caring, and a focus on high achievement. 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. I am grateful for the support, encouragement, and assistance that our parents have provided not only me, but to our teachers, coaches, and community. You continue to model servant leadership to each of us!
Have a great weekend!
Douglas Murray, Principal 
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