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10/20/2023 0 Comments The Week in Reflection: 10/20Opening Message
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.
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. The time that we have shared this quarter together is a gift, and an opportunity to give of ourselves. It is so important to spend your time wisely in the classroom and manage the time that you have outside of school or the workplace. 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! Upcoming Schedules
Monday, October 22: White Day Schedule (10th Grade Auburn Career Center Presentations)
Tuesday, October 23: White Day Schedule (Grades Due, CHS Picture Retake) Wednesday: October 24: Red Day Schedule (Faculty Meeting/ Building Leadership Team Meeting) Thursday: October 25: Black Day Schedule Friday: October 27: White Day Schedule Monday: October 30: White Day Schedule Tuesday, October 31: White Day Schedule Halloween (Students may dress up) Family Fun Night- No HMWK/ Activities end by 4:30 pm Halloween Costumes
Tuesday, October 31st is Halloween. Our students have traditionally dressed in appropriate costumes at school or connected with a theme for a Friday Night football game. Students will be permitted to dress this year on Tuesday, October 31st, 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:
Family Fun Night
I spend each week writing from the heart. Each day, we all move at such a rapid pace that we often barely have time to cross paths with those that we love. We are running our kids to events, our children are driving to work and activities or technology consumes our every movement, and we too are always working. It is important to clear our schedule and pause. Chardon High School values the importance of family. Our highest value amplifies our focus on community.
On October 31, we are closing the doors at 4:30 PM. There is no homework, and no activities after 4:30 PM, and we are encouraging our families to schedule a night for each other. It is a perfect night for those who trick or treat or those that want to have a family dinner together at home or at a restaurant. It is a night for active engagement for families. We appreciate our students, staff, and families and encourage all of you to take the time to celebrate these little moments that we can have without interruptions. BUCKEYE CHOCOLATE is offering a buy one beverage and get the 2nd one 1/2 price on this evening. Mention Chardon Family Fun Night on Oct. 31 to receive your discount! Discount is valid after 3 pm. 
Counselor's Corner
Attention seniors and parents of seniors - Many schools' Early Action deadlines are fast approaching and we still have a lot of college-bound seniors who have yet to meet with us for their senior meeting so we can help make sure they are on track to meet their application requirements and deadlines. If you haven't already, please check-in with your school counselor before the end of the quarter!
College Application Reminders:
The deadline for AP Exam Ordering is 1 month away. AP Exam Registration fees will be added to your child's Infinite Campus accounts next week. These fees must be paid by Wednesday, 11/8. The fee for 2024 AP Exams is $98/exam.
Students that qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch through the District will have their AP Exam fees waived. If you feel you may qualify, please complete the Meal Benefits Application. Meal Benefits Application If your child IS NOT PLANNING ON TAKING THE AP EXAM, they must notify me by Nov. 8th to have the fee removed. Changes to the AP Exam order (adding or dropping) after the ordering deadline will result in a $40 additional fee. Mr. Timothy Hurlbut AP Coordinator timothy.hurlbut@chardonschools.org Topper Trait: Creators
Parker Hegrat, a senior at Chardon High School, has showcased his exceptional creativity by composing captivating cadences for the school's drumline. Drawing inspiration from the spirit of Halloween, he ingeniously blended two iconic tracks, "Friday the 13th" and "Spooky Scary Skeletons," to create a dynamic and rhythmically intricate pieces that we might hear tomorrow! Parker's innovative fusion of these classics demonstrates his unique ability to infuse music with a seasonal twist, making him a creative standout in the school's music department. You can listen one of the tracks below!
You #TopperUp'd This Week!
They are constantly serving, assisting, guiding, and leading with empathy and compassion. My special #TopperUp'd this week goes out to our teaching staff who have been going above beyond to make sure that their students feel confident and successful as we close out the quarter. It is impossible to equate the time that goes into caring. We appreciate you and thank you for all that you do serve our students and build relationships with your colleagues.
Topper Ticket Recipients this Week
June 2025 European Adventure Informational Meeting (October 14) |
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El Davis Grade 11 AP Art & Design
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'2-Point Perspective Surreal' Drawings by Paul Fox (gr8)
'2-Point Perspective Surreal' Drawings by Liam Bernesser (gr8).
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Topper Bistro Lunch Menu
Friday Night Football Information
Boxcast Video Broadcast
Last Week's Highlights
Photos from the Game
Click to see more photos
Yearbook News
SENIOR PICTURE SUBMISSION DEADLINE for the 2023-24 yearbook is Friday, January 26, 2024.
Requirements for your senior picture:
Options for submitting your senior picture:
Note: Digital submissions are strongly preferred and recommended in order to preserve quality of the photos.
Requirements for your senior picture:
- Pictures may be taken by a professional photographer of your choice.
- Your picture must be a head-and-shoulder shot. If your picture does not meet this requirement, we reserve the right to crop your picture accordingly.
- It is recommended/preferred that the picture has a simple background. The picture can be taken indoors or outdoors.
- If submitted in color, your picture will be printed in color.
- There should not be props in the picture. We will not accept pictures with hands touching the face or head. No hats allowed.
Options for submitting your senior picture:
- Email your picture to david.massucci@chardonschools.org (please do NOT reduce the quality of photos you send - send at least 300 dpi).
- Send your picture to the high school on a CD as a “.jpeg” file.
- Last resort option: Submit a wallet-sized hard copy photo to the high school office.
Note: Digital submissions are strongly preferred and recommended in order to preserve quality of the photos.
Resources
Property Valuation & Reappraisal Impact
To support community understanding of how changes in property values impact property taxes and school district revenue, a presentation was provided by the Chardon Schools Treasurer's Office to the Chardon BOE at the Oct. 16, 2023 regular board meeting. Chardon Schools invites you to review the following Treasurer’s Office resources to gain insight on answers to important questions you may have. Resources: FAQs, Screencast and Slideshow Only. Follow-up questions can be directed to Treasurer/CFO Deb Armbruster at 440.285.4052.
To support community understanding of how changes in property values impact property taxes and school district revenue, a presentation was provided by the Chardon Schools Treasurer's Office to the Chardon BOE at the Oct. 16, 2023 regular board meeting. Chardon Schools invites you to review the following Treasurer’s Office resources to gain insight on answers to important questions you may have. Resources: FAQs, Screencast and Slideshow Only. Follow-up questions can be directed to Treasurer/CFO Deb Armbruster at 440.285.4052.
K-12 Monthly Pledge Contest
Student Leadership Opportunity! Would your K-12 student like to lead the Pledge of Allegiance at a Board of Education meeting? Student leaders gain practice at public speaking; meet the Superintendent and Board President; and earn a Portrait of a Hilltopper certificate. Enter our monthly contest today for a chance to win!
Link to: https://bit.ly/leadthepledge23
PublicSchoolWORKS
Chardon Local Schools partners with PublicSchoolWORKS to offer the Stay Safe. Speak UP! student safety and bullying prevention program. This 24/7, confidential reporting tool is available to students, parents, staff and the community. Visit the link to learn about 3 easy ways to report and bookmark access to the tool.
Link to: https://bit.ly/chardonnewssssu
Work Permit
Ohio Law requires that students under 18 years of age possess a work permit for NON-SEASONAL (school year) employment. Forms are also available in the Student Services Office or Main Office. After the parent/guardian, employer, and physician complete and sign the permit, the completed permit should be forwarded by the student to the CHS Main Office along with a Proof of Age document. The CHS Main Office processes the work permit via the State Of Ohio website.
Student Leadership Opportunity! Would your K-12 student like to lead the Pledge of Allegiance at a Board of Education meeting? Student leaders gain practice at public speaking; meet the Superintendent and Board President; and earn a Portrait of a Hilltopper certificate. Enter our monthly contest today for a chance to win!
Link to: https://bit.ly/leadthepledge23
PublicSchoolWORKS
Chardon Local Schools partners with PublicSchoolWORKS to offer the Stay Safe. Speak UP! student safety and bullying prevention program. This 24/7, confidential reporting tool is available to students, parents, staff and the community. Visit the link to learn about 3 easy ways to report and bookmark access to the tool.
Link to: https://bit.ly/chardonnewssssu
Work Permit
Ohio Law requires that students under 18 years of age possess a work permit for NON-SEASONAL (school year) employment. Forms are also available in the Student Services Office or Main Office. After the parent/guardian, employer, and physician complete and sign the permit, the completed permit should be forwarded by the student to the CHS Main Office along with a Proof of Age document. The CHS Main Office processes the work permit via the State Of Ohio website.
- Community Flyers
- Chardon High School: Program of Study
- Chardon High School Bell Schedule; Google Document of our bell schedule
- CLSD Parent Student Handbook (Board Approved)
- Graduation Seals Manual (Very Important; Class of 2023 and beyond)
- Teacher Resources for CHS Students
- Student Acceptable Use Policy Task Force Grading Policy
- Lunch Payment/Benefit Process
Need Help with Infinite Campus?
The district's student information system, Infinite Campus, migrated to new servers last Friday. Please note a couple of minor changes.
The Infinite Campus Student/Parent Portal can now be accessed via the following link https://chardonoh.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/chardon.jsp
Remember to update your bookmarks.
Additionally, the Infinite Campus Mobile App connection setting will need to be updated. Prior connection settings will no longer function and users may receive a notification of a Connection Error. To reconfigure the mobile app, locate the link in the app to Change District. Search the District Name ( enter at least 3 three characters) and State.
The Infinite Campus Student/Parent Portal can now be accessed via the following link https://chardonoh.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/chardon.jsp
Remember to update your bookmarks.
Additionally, the Infinite Campus Mobile App connection setting will need to be updated. Prior connection settings will no longer function and users may receive a notification of a Connection Error. To reconfigure the mobile app, locate the link in the app to Change District. Search the District Name ( enter at least 3 three characters) and State.
Closing Message
46 consecutive days.
1,104 hours
66, 240 minutes
3,974,400 seconds
1/4 of a 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 still 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?
In closing to the Week in Reflection, the significance of setting goals cannot be overstated. Goals serve as a crucial compass that directs our focus toward what truly matters, enabling us to maximize the value of each day. When approached thoughtfully, they compel us to step out of our comfort zones, fostering personal growth that would otherwise remain untapped. By simply establishing a goal, we actively engage in the pursuit of enhanced outcomes in our lives, a pursuit of paramount importance. Teaching our children the art of effective goal-setting can be a transformative experience. However, it is imperative that we guide them in harnessing the full potential of goals, ensuring that these objectives yield the most profound positive impact on their lives. We can encourage and guide them each day, but the choice and response has to be desired. Together, we can continue to model this for our children and students that we care so deeply for.
1,104 hours
66, 240 minutes
3,974,400 seconds
1/4 of a 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 still 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?
In closing to the Week in Reflection, the significance of setting goals cannot be overstated. Goals serve as a crucial compass that directs our focus toward what truly matters, enabling us to maximize the value of each day. When approached thoughtfully, they compel us to step out of our comfort zones, fostering personal growth that would otherwise remain untapped. By simply establishing a goal, we actively engage in the pursuit of enhanced outcomes in our lives, a pursuit of paramount importance. Teaching our children the art of effective goal-setting can be a transformative experience. However, it is imperative that we guide them in harnessing the full potential of goals, ensuring that these objectives yield the most profound positive impact on their lives. We can encourage and guide them each day, but the choice and response has to be desired. Together, we can continue to model this for our children and students that we care so deeply for.
Have a beautiful weekend with family and friends!
Douglas Murray, Principal
Douglas Murray, Principal
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