12/9/2019 The Week in Reflection: 12/13Finish what you startThe finish line for the semester is quickly approaching. It is quite amazing to reflect on how fast the second quarter came to closure. Next Friday marks the midpoint of the year...how have you used the time that you were given? We had such a strong start to the year across each grade level! Take the proper time that you need to talk to your children about where they are socially, emotionally, and academically. This time of year is experienced differently by all students and families. As much as academic achievement is important--so is the well-being of all of our children. Our students know that they have excellent educators that care for their every need, but the extension of school is secondary to the root of the needs that children need at home. As much as we ask our children to be present at school while at school...it is just as important for each of us as parents to be present while our children are present. The one variable that we cannot change is time. Take the time this weekend to be present to all of the variables of your children and remind them how much you support and love them. In this Week in Reflection, you will read about the many important schedules and events that lead up to our break. Holiday Concert On Thursday, the spirit of the season filled the hearts of our Chardon community at the Mentor Fine Arts Center. This concert was such a transformative evening for our students. Special thanks to our teachers: Fritz Streiff and Melissa Lichtler for conducting such a beautiful night. We have such talented students! Chardon High School Holiday Concert ~ December 12, 2019 Fritz Streiff, Choral Director; Melissa Lichtler, Band Director; Cassie Tarbet, Accompanist PRE-CONCERT MUSIC ~ PERCUSSION ENSEMBLES ~ God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen & Frosty the Snowman - Symphonic Band Percussion Here Drums Santa Claus & All Jingled Up - Wind Ensemble Percussion FREE HARMONY Sleigh Ride ~ Hayes Merry Christmas ~ O'Connell Santa Claus Boogie ~ Shaw Christmas Mem'ries ~ Huff Santa, Bring My Baby Back (To Me) ~ O'Connell We Need a Little Christmas ~ Sterling WOMEN’S CHOIR Patapan Fantasia ~ Snyder In Winter (Still, Still, Still) ~ Johnson SYMPHONIC BAND Rejoice the Season ~ Rob Romeyn Scenes from “The Nutcracker” ~ Tchaikovsky/Story Russian Christmas Music ~ Reed/Curnow Christmas Eve/Sarajevo/12/24 ~ O’Neil/Horton CHORALE Midwinter Song ~ LaBarr God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen ~ James WIND ENSEMBLE Christmas Variants ~ Elliot del Borgo In the Bleak Midwinter ~ Robert W. Smith Minor Alterations ~ David Lovrien CHAMBER The Winter's Night ~ Myers Veni, Veni Emmanuel ~ Trotta MASSED CHOIRS & WIND ENSEMBLE Sleigh Ride ~ Leroy Anderson Carol of the Bells ~ Wilhousky It’s a Wonderful Christmas - Hayes O Holy Night ~ Clausen *Hallelujah Chorus ~ Handel Art of Visual Storytelling--Piece of the Week!Mr. Hauber's-Art of Visual Storytelling class created nearly 500 hand drawn frames in 3 weeks preparation for a 40-second animation! I was able to witness this idea start from the initial thought to the final process. Check out the amazing final product! Schedule for Next WeekChardon High School Schedule : December 16-20, 2019 Monday: December 16, 2019 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. December 16 Assembly Music: Jazz Band Angels We Have Rocked the House Holiday Joy Jazz Orchestra Comfort and Joy Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Free Harmony Sleigh Ride Merry Christmas Santa Claus Boogie Christmas Mem'ries Santa, Bring My Baby Back (To Me) We Need a Little Christmas Monday Assembly Schedule December 17th-20th, 2019 Enclosed Schedule (Please see the attached link 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 a study hall. Students do not need to sit in the 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 Education department to allocate accommodation rooms for the week. Important Notes:
Tuesday: December 17, 2019 8:00-10:00 AM (1st Period) 10:10-12:10 PM (5th Period) Dismissal A la carte lunch available Auburn Juniors return 12:15-2:15 PM (ACC Students-5th Period) Room 1 12:15-2:15 PM Make-up Tests (Periods 1, 5) Room 1 12:45-2:40 PM Teacher Based Teams Wednesday: December 18, 2019 8:00-10:00 AM (2nd Period) 10:10-12:10 PM (6th Period) Dismissal A la carte lunch available Auburn Juniors return 12:15-2:15 PM (ACC Students-6th Period) Room 1 12:15-2:15 PM Make-up Tests (Periods 2, 6) Room 1 12:45-2:40 PM Teacher Based Teams Thursday: December 19, 2019 8:00-10:00 AM (3rd Period) 10:10-12:10 PM (7th Period) Dismissal A la carte lunch available Auburn Juniors return 12:15-2:15 PM (ACC Students-7th Period) Room 1 12:15-2:15 PM Make-up Tests (Periods 3, 7) Room 1 12:45-2:40 PM Teacher Based Teams Friday: December 20, 2019 8:00-10:00 AM (4th Period) 10:10-12:10 PM (Make-ups with Teacher) Dismissal A la carte lunch available Auburn Juniors return 12:15-2:15 PM (ACC Students: Make-ups) Room 1 12:45-2:40 PM Faculty Meeting- Cafeteria Parental Acknowledgement Form How to Study Infographic Experiencing test anxiety is natural. In fact, most people – even those who have prepared extensively – experience some level of anxiety before and during tests. While a certain level of test anxiety is beneficial (as it motivates students to adequately prepare), too much can be detrimental if it prevents them from studying, preparing properly, or concentrating during a test. These following strategies can help you control extreme test taking anxiety:
N.a. "Coping with Test Anxiety | Study Skills Guide." Educationcorner.com. n.d. Web. 11 Dec. 2018. <https://www.educationcorner.com/test-anxiety.html> Chardon Schools is Named to AP® Honor RollChardon Schools is excited to announce that it is being honored by The College Board with placement on the 10th Annual AP® District Honor Roll. The District is one of only nine districts within the state of Ohio to receive this honor and one of only 250 school districts throughout the U.S. and Canada. “Over the last four years, we’ve expanded our course offerings in AP (Advanced Placement) specifically and in foundational classes and have found great success with our students as they attempt these rigorous courses for college and career readiness,” said Ed Klein, Ph.D., Assistant Superintendent of Chardon Schools. To be included on the 10th Annual AP® Honor Roll, Chardon Schools had to, since 2017, increase the number of students participating in AP courses while also increasing or maintaining the percentage of students earning AP Exam scores of 3 or higher. Reaching these goals shows that this District is successfully identifying motivated, academically prepared students who are ready for AP. “Being included on the AP® District Honor Roll is a testament to the work that the teachers and leaders in our District do,” said Tim Hurlbut, AP Coordinator for Chardon Schools. Helping more students learn at a higher level and earn higher AP scores is an objective of all members of the AP community, from AP teachers to district and school administrators to college professors. “Continued growth in both AP enrollment and outcomes is something that is never achieved in a single year,” said Hurlbut. “Every teacher in our District, from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12, has played a role in preparing students for success in these college-level, AP courses. Without the support of our District leadership, the Chardon United Methodist Church, parents, students, and the community, Chardon Schools would not be in a position to be one of only nine districts within Ohio being recognized with this honor. As the AP Coordinator here at Chardon, I am proud to be a part of this District and program.” Klein noted that grant funding has been used by Chardon Schools in order to provide professional development for its AP teachers on an ongoing basis. “With more students participating and succeeding in AP in this District, more students are getting a head start on college by earning college credit during high school,” said Trevor Packer, senior vice president of AP and Instruction at the College Board. “We are pleased to honor the teachers and administrators who have worked to clear a path for more students of all backgrounds to advance through AP.” The complete 10th Annual AP® District Honor Roll can be found HERE. M. Jane Christyson Chief Executive Officer, Girl Scouts of North East Ohio Talent ShowLast Friday, countless Toppers headed to the stage at Park Elementary to demonstrate to the school and local community their talents.
Thank you, to Mrs. Monaco for sharing some of these videos. Thank you, to Mr. and Mrs. Gerstner for sharing this video Swimming UpdateHilltopper (700 swimmers, 35 teams) Women: 1st overall winners: 200 medley relay (Sarah Bennett, Gracie Duchon, Stella Parrish, Morgan Debevec), Gracie Duchon 100 fly, 100 IM, Sarah Bennett 50 Back, 200 Free Relay ( Morgan Debevec, Marissa Scerbo, Stella Parrish, Campbell Tierney) Men overall 3rd (best ever before was 7th) @ South 12/11-12 First ever diving experience Women 109-59. Winners: Medley Relay (Reese Schneider, Charlotte Bennett, Leoni Nickel, Megan Marting), 200 free: Katie Snyder, 200 IM Sarah Bennett, 50 Free Stella Parrish, 100 Fly Sarah Bennett, 100 Free Stella Parrish, 500 Free Katie Snyder, 200 free Relay Parrish, Bennett, Jena Goodwin, Megan Martin, 100 back Reese Schneider, 400 free Relay (Parrish, Bennett, Snyder, Nickel) Men 102-62 (won every event) 200 medley (Levi Rogers, Jackson Perry, Austin Dumm, Mason Kooyman), 200 free Austin Dumm, 200 IM Nate Bender, 50 Free Mason Kooyman, Diving Max Klueder, 100 Fly Levi Rogers, 100 Free Mason Kooyman, 500 Free Nate Bender, 200 free relay (Dumm, Jacob Schneider, Levi Rogers, Nate Bender), 100 Back Levi Rogers, 100 Breast Jackson Perry, 400 Free Relay (Mason Kooyman, Austin Dumm, Aj Rogers, Nate Bender) Need a Christmas present for your son/daughter? Give the gift of snow before it’s too late and allow your son/daughter the opportunity to join the CHS Ski/Snowboard Club! Does your child already like to ski/board? Perfect - our club is a great chance for your child to improve his/her skills. Your child doesn’t know how to ski/board yet? No worries - it’s a great chance to learn. Lessons and rentals are included for everyone at NO additional cost. Does your child already have a season’s pass to Alpine/Brandywine? No worries - we can accommodate that too! The Ski/Snowboard Club is open to all students grades 8 through grade 12 who are academically eligible to participate in extracurricular activities. We will be skiing every Tuesday evening in January. The FINAL DAY for the ONLINE SKI CLUB REGISTRATION is on December 20th. To register, go online to https://www.bmbw.com/club-program/. After submitting the online registration your child needs to turn in the emergency medical forms and the bus fee to complete his/her registration.If your son/daughter already has a season pass, SKIP the online registration and just turn in the emergency forms and the bus fee. Paperwork/bus fees can be turned into Miss Fisher in room 307 or to the main office (directed to her attention). 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 your son/daughter considers joining us on the slopes in January! It will be so much fun! Twitter UpdatesFollow us on Twitter for the latest about Chardon High School:
Mr. Murray, Principal: @chs_dmurray and @chardonhs Mr. Bandiera, Assistant Principal: @Mr_Bandiera Mr. Higham, Assistant Principal: @CHS_AP_HIGHAM Mr. Snyder, Athletic Director: @toppernation The last publication of the Week in Reflection for 2019 will be sent on Friday, December 20th. The newsletter publication will return for the New Year. Thank you for sharing your children with us! Stay Warm! Douglas Murray, Principal
KellyB
12/13/2019 03:17:37 pm
This is the first Week in Reflection I've gotten all school year to my email. I hope I continue to get them via email. :) Comments are closed.
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