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2/6/2019

The @chs_dmurray Week in Reflection: 2/8

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This was a great week at CHS! So much has transpired while I (along with Al Herner, Doug Higham, Corine Casalina, Josi Culliton,  Linda Elegante, and Steve Kofol) traveled to Mentor for three days to become Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt trained for our district. Between special appearances, conferences, theatrical experiences, curriculum presentations, vaping seminar, athletic games, and preparing for our Circuit presentation---a ton was going on. Enclosed you will read highlights from the week.

A Chance of Lifetime

​All of our girls who play basketball in grades 7-12 had a chance of a lifetime on Monday. Chardon High School welcomed  Tamika Catchings - one of the WNBA’s all-time greats: WNBA champ, WNBA MVP, a national champion at Tennessee, and national speaker.

Tamika spoke to the young ladies about handling adversity, writing your own story, dictating your own outcome in life. The message that really hit the coaching staff was when she told the girls “you’re going to be in this spot one day. Talking to a group of young girls. It may not be as a WNBA player - but it may be as a lawyer, doctor, teacher, coach, etc. You have to work hard to make sure that story is a good one for that young lady who is listening.”

It was a memorable experience beyond basketball and the entire staff is so thankful for all who helped make this afternoon possible!

Curriculum Updates

​February 5th - Curriculum Night (CCP information night) presentation above.

February 4-11: Course recommendations/registration entered into IC (this is for teachers to recommend the next level course for students in core classes only) 

February 8,11,12,15:- scheduling presentations to grade 8-11 students during Topper Time (2/8 current juniors, 2/11 current sophomores, 2/12 current freshmen, and 2/15 current 8th 
(CSS)

February 11th:- Course registration open to all students

Chamber Ensemble

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On Friday, January 25th, the Chardon High School Chamber Ensemble participated in a Chamber Choir Festival at the University of Akron.  The choir performed at EJ Thomas Hall in front of other chamber choirs as well as esteemed guest clinicians Dr. Jerry Blackstone from the University of Michigan, and Dr. Bucoy-Calavan from the University of Akron.  The ensemble was one of six high schools invited to participate.  Other notable high schools included Hudson HS and Akron fine art's magnet Firestone HS.  The ensemble had a beautiful performance and really enjoyed being in such a fantastic hall for music making.  Congratulations to the CHS Chamber Ensemble!

ELA in ACTion

Launched in 1981, Great Lakes Theater's in-school residency program is now one of the most successful artist-in-residence programs in the country. Each year over 16,000 students in over 100 schools experience the pleasure, power, and relevance of classic literature brought to life right in their own classrooms.
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Using an interactive, hands on approach, a team of specially trained actor-teachers visited CHS for five consecutive days bringing the curriculum into action. The actors brought scripts, props, and costumes to turn the students into an acting troupe, exploring classic literature from an actor's point of view. It was an unbelievable week of students breaking out of their shell to magically bring the words on paper into live action.

The Learning Center

The Learning Center Newsletter for February is attached. In it please find details about The 2019 Hope and Stanley Adelstein Free Speech Essay Contest. 

The prompt this year directs students to answer the questions "What are the biggest threats to freedom of speech? What should be done to protect this core value of American Democracy?" 

Complete details can be found here.

Encourage your students to enter this local contest for a chance to win up to $1,000.

CHS Academic Decathlon

The CHS Academic Decathlon team traveled to Willoughby South High School on Saturday, January 26th for regional competition. Despite sickness and two members trying to do double duty and get to a swim meet, they persevered and brought home 15 medals in the various subjects. Congratulations! Hard work does pay off.
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Pictured L-R  Molly Greene, Marko Milic, Meredith McKeon, Hannah Holbert (Not pictured) Kara Connelley and Reese Schneider
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NHS

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The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. ​​Congratulations to our inductees to NHS!
​Brittany Adams
Whitney Beorn
Emily Brush
Christopher Carter
Logan Coles
Catherine Condon
Gabriele Cross
Jesse Decipeda
John Dinko
Jessica Drake
Terry Finger
Thomas Fowle
Anna Gerstner
Katherine Giza
James Granger
Madison Hauser
Julia Jeckering
Tucker Keeney
Karen Landies
Elizabeth Love
Paige Lucic
Darcy Maas
Mary McCauley
Olivia Means
Mackenzie Morris
Mackenzie Morrison
Kyle Nelson
Christen Niedzielski
Brianna Nieset
Jenna Oriani
Louisa Piotrkowski
Peter Robie
Zoe Shive
Emily Sivula
Jacob Stephans
Kathleen Suszynski
Jack Sweet
Elliott Tyminski
Jonah Zeiger

ACT Resources

In the coming weeks, our students will be taking the ACT. There are a number of resources to help them prepare, including the opportunity to take a practice test, and use free personalized resources with ACT® Academy™.
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ACT Academy - Free Personalized Practice
Information for Students - Practice Test

February 26: ACT/ Core Value Day

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What you need to know:
What: ACT Test ... Tuesday, February 26th, all Juniors will be taking the ACT at Chardon High School.
Why: Third year of a state requirement to administer ACT or SAT to Juniors as a pathway to graduation. 

Questions about ACT/SAT Requirement

Chardon High School will once again be participating in the State Funded ACT Test for all Junior students on February 26, 2019.   This important college admissions assessment is a great tool to help guide our students in their future decisions and is in line with our district goal to see all of our students Employed, Enrolled, Enlisted, or Entrepreneurs.   All Juniors are required to report to Chardon High School on February 26th at the regular start time (7:26 AM). Pre-Administration and testing will begin promptly at 7:35 AM. Additional information regarding this testing session will be sent directly to Juniors and their families prior to testing.

Core Values Day

Students in grades 8, 9, 10, and 12.   February 26th will be used as a Blended Learning Day with a focus on the Core Values of Charon (Community, Humility, Achievement, Respect, Dignity, Optimism, and Nurture).   Last school year, we were impressed with over 600 students participating in some type of service to their community on this day. Eighth Graders, Freshman, Sophomores, and Seniors will not be permitted to enter school (during testing hours) on Tuesday, February 26.  All Freshman, Sophomores, and Seniors must complete a Google Form (will be sent to students the week of February 20th) documenting their service completed on this date to show attendance. 

The following guidelines can be used to show appropriate activities for this day:

Seniors:
  • Students will focus on components of their Capstone Senior Project as part of the pathways to graduation.
  • Tasks to be completed include:
    • Meeting with a mentor for a shadowing experience
    • Physically completing a portion of the project
    • Shadow a professional in an area of interest for future employment
    • Complete 1 or more journals with a log of hours
    • Prepare final Capstone Project Presentation
    • Prepare a final reflective essay

Eighth Graders/Freshman/Sophomores:
  • Students will focus on community service with a focus on the Core Values.
  • Examples of activities are listed here.   Core Value Examples
  • Students must reflect on their experience by completing the Google Form


If you have questions about the ACT or Core Values Day, please contact Mr. Bandiera, Assistant Principal, Chardon High School. 

Ryan Bandiera
Ryan.Bandiera@ChardonSchools.org
440-285-4057

2019 Trip Update

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Great news!!  The 2019 European trip's sign up deadline has been extended until February 16!!  There are still 2 spots left and we would love for you to join us!  If you have any questions, please contact Stacy Tekavec at stacy.tekavec@chardonschools.org or Casey Ptasznik at casey.ptasznik@chardonschools.org

Chardon High School Yearbook Parent Advertising Agreement for Seniors
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The 2018-2019 yearbook staff is once again offering parents of seniors the opportunity to express congratulations to their graduate by purchasing an advertisement in the 2019 edition of the Hilltopper. This has become a very popular tradition in the yearbook. Over the years, the support of parents like you helps us to keep the price of the yearbook constant despite the demand to meet rising production costs.

Enclosed here you will find a form indicating the size options of congratulatory advertisements that are available. Start searching for your son’s or daughter’s most memorable baby pictures to preserve in the yearbook forever. You can put a poem, a message, and/or photos (old or new) in your salute. All you have to do is submit the information you would like included. Then we take care of the rest and design the advertisement for you. 

If you are interested, fill out the next page of this order form and return it to the main office at the high school with your check payable to Chardon Board of Education. Please submit your order no later than Friday, March 29th, 2019 so that we can meet our printing deadlines. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the yearbook adviser, Daniel, at daniel.chenoweth@chardonschools.org

Thank you in advance for your support.

Sincerely,

Daniel Chenoweth
CHS Yearbook Staff  ​

Chardon High School Saturday Ski Trip to Holiday Valley Ski Resort!   ​

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Students in the CHS Ski/Snowboard Club have been having an awesome time on the slopes of Brandywine Ski Resort. This past week was their third trip of the season. Each week the students have the opportunity to take a lesson and then enjoy several hours on the slopes.  Many of the students have learned a new sport and really shown improvement in their skills. Others have been enjoying the terrain park and working to learn new tricks or jumps. What a great group of students!

The Ski/Snowboard Club is excited to announce a day trip to Holiday Valley Ski Resort in New York. The trip is planned for Saturday, March 2
 and is open to all students at the high school. Students do NOT have to currently be part of the ski club to participate in this opportunity. If your son/daughter is interested please see the attached flyerfor more details, including an overview of the itinerary for the day. Space for this opportunity is limited to just one bus, so please make sure your son/daughter turns in his/her registration to Miss Fisher as soon as possible! If you have any questions, please email Alison Fisher at alison.fisher@chardonschools.org

The Dance Team Heads to Cleveland!

The Chardon High School Dance Team is performing Friday, March 8th at Quicken Loans Arena at the Lake Erie Monsters Game. Tickets can be purchased using the link on the flyer.

Topper Bistro

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Monday 
Popcorn Chicken Bowl
Mashed Potatoes 
Homemade Gravy
Seasoned Corn
MTO Salads and Sandwiches 
Bosco Sticks
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Assorted Pizzas 
 
Tuesday 
Chipotle burrito
Soft Shell or Bowl 

Pizza Hut Pizza!!
MTO Salads and Sandwiches   

Chicken Club Sandwich
Panini Sandwiches
MTO Salads and Sandwiches   

Assorted Pizzas 

Wednesday
Orange Chicken
with Steamed Rice
Asian Vegetables
Fortune cookies 
MTO Salads and Sandwiches  
Sausage Pizza 
Bosco Sticks
Assorted Pizzas  
 
Thursday 
Pasta Time 
Marinara Sauce or
Chicken Alfredo
Penne pasta
Warm Garlic Bread 
Steamed Broccoli 
Chicken or Hamburgers Sandwich
MTO Salads and Sandwiches 
Specialty Pizza 
Panini Sandwiches


Friday
Mini Corn dogs
Or Fish Sticks
Mixed Vegetables
French Fries  
Bosco Sticks
Assorted Pizzas   

MTO Salads and Sandwiches ​

Images of the Week: Physics

Student Wellness Day: February 23, 2019

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The focus of this event is to alleviate stress and the lull that comes with the 3rd quarter as well as enforce the Chardon High School Community during the difficult times of February. Kaylie Malloy and a group of 6 students have been organizing this event for the past year and have secured many businesses to be in attendance. We will have free yoga classes, massages, art classes, sport nutrition sessions, personal trainers, therapy dogs and so many more opportunities!

Reference Guide for Social Services

​During the school year,  we see a number of students who may be struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, insomnia, self-harming behaviors, substance use, and suicidal thoughts. The Chardon community is fortunate to have a number of local mental health agencies available to serve youth and families who may be experiencing any difficulties.   Please, if your child is experiencing any difficulties reach out to Administration, Guidance or one of the agencies listed below:

Catholic Charities -  ccdocle.org/county-served/geauga  440-285-3537
Family Pride -  familyprideonline.org   440-286-1553
N.A.M.I - namigeauga.org  440-286-6264
Ravenwood Health Centers - ravenwoodhealth.org   440-285-3568
Ubuntu Wellness - Ubuntuwellnessohio.com  440-214-9062

Ravenwood Health has an emergency, walk-in clinic open weekdays till 8 p.m, Friday till 5 p.m.
For after hour emergencies or if you need to talk with someone the hotlines below are available 24/7:
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24/7 Copeline - 1-888-285-5665 
Crisis Text Line - Text 4hope to 741741
Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255
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News You Can Use

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​ICYMI: The Circuit of Success Goes National 

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Next week,  Al Herner, Jill Carpenter, Holly Mihalek, and Rob Mizen will join me and Mr. Higham to attend and present at a National Conference. We will be taking (4) 8th-grade students to attend and co-facilitate the presentation over two days: Maysen and Alexis Jahnke, Faith Kilfoyle, and Sydney Murray. We will also visit High Tech High. This school was featured in the film, Most Likely to Succeed. 
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We have been planning our presentation over the last few weeks and will be meeting after school twice a week until our presentation. We are planning on presenting a dry run rehearsal on Sunday, February 10 at 1:00 PM at Chardon High School that is open to our school community. All are welcome. Just a warning, it is going to be an active presentation with guest involvement to experience our circuits.

​We will keep posted from San Diego. Check out the background video that our students created.

Night at the Races: ​​THANK YOU

The Chardon Athletic Boosters supports all Chardon Middle School and Chardon High School interscholastic sports teams and the football and basketball cheerleaders; helps improve sports equipment and facilities; works cooperatively with other extracurricular support groups, and strives to become a community forum to encourage cooperation, good ideas, and constructive contributions for the general improvement of athletics. 

Thank you to every volunteer, patron, and organizer for making this year's Night at the Races such a huge success.
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Have a beautiful weekend with family and friends!
Douglas Murray, Principal

PS: I will be out of the state next Friday and will do my best to send a Week in Reflection.

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