The Week in Reflection 2/10

2/10/2023 0 Comments

The Week in Reflection 2/10

The beauty of kindness creates energy and excitement is creative ways. As we continue #27BeTheChange, our students are spreading words of encouragement throughout the building, performing acts of kindness and making this month very meaningful. It was very busy week of organizing tons of information, and attending many winter events. It is hard to believe that we are weeks away from the beginning of the spring season. With the quarter ending in just under a month, it is mission critical to stay the course through the finish line! This edition of the Week in Reflection is filled with tons of information. Take the time to check everything out.

Important Information Regarding 2023-2024 Course Selections

The selection of a high school program is a very important task and one in which you, your parents, and your school counselors should give careful thought.

It is essential that you decide which courses best fit your needs and register for them. Each year students are disappointed because a class they requested closes or cancels. Although all classes in the Program of Study may be initially offered, final decisions on class offerings will be determined by enrollment after board action. Please note that some classes are offered on a rotating basis; see specific course descriptions for information.

For 2023-2024, Chardon Local Schools will again be partnering with Lakeland Community College for College Credit Plus (CCP) courses available on our campus. CCP offers qualified students the opportunity to enroll in college courses and earn college credit; which can also be used to fulfill high school graduation requirements. For more information regarding CCP, please meet with a school counselor.

Students are encouraged to plan carefully a program of study that will assist them in reaching their educational goals. The college preparatory program, accelerated, advanced placement programs and the career/technical educational programs outlined on the following pages are designed to guide students in selecting the subjects that will lead them toward achieving their goals. Enclosed below, you will be able to view the video presentation from Curriculum Night, along with a Google Slide Presentation and our Program of Studies. Please be mindful that all final communications pertaining to the program of study is contingent upon board approval

Curriculum Night/CCP Presentation

On Monday, Chardon High School provided an overview of the curricular offerings, and course delivery options (including College Credit Plus), and an overview of the scheduling process. Several of our high school teachers and counselors were present to share information and answer questions regarding their curriculum and course offerings.

Program of Study
Slideshow Presentation

Important Dates

2023 Common Application For Local Scholarships

This information was sent out to all seniors in their Google Classroom this week.

The CHS Common Scholarship Application is ready! This is a one stop shop! Complete the application to apply to several local scholarships, such as CHS Boosters, VFW, After Prom and more. You can complete the application from that attached PDF or pick one up in Guidance near the Scholarship Wall, where you can also find the necessary supplements. If you have any questions, please stop into Guidance.
All applications are due February 24, 2023. They must be in on Mrs. Giddings desk by 3pm.

#27BeTheChange

The 27 Days of Be the Change began on February 1 and will continue beyond February 27.

It is the continued hope of the established core values at CHS that these actions will inspire and change lives. By actively caring for others each day, a habit of kindness can develop and continue well past this month.

Weekly Theme

February 6-12: OTHERS- Demonstrate Kindness to not only yourself, but to others- family, friends, staff

Send a letter to a teacher or someone who has inspired you
Compliment someone today
Catch up with an old friend
Call someone you love
Tell someone that you love them, or thank them for being themselves.
Encourage others to be their best self
Give someone flowers

Purpose

Chardon is our home. It is our community. We love our families and those who have surrounded us with love for generations. Like most homes, we too have faced difficulties and times when we felt lost.

There are so many moments that transformed us through these challenging times. Our community, the resilience and love of students, staff, and alumni have built the bridges of compassion, outreach, and our core values.

Each day allows us to grow stronger, love more, and give ourselves. We have great days, good days, and tough days. What is most important is that we keep sight of our purpose.

From the moments after our darkest day, leaders in our school and community vowed to stimulate change in laws, behaviors, and awareness.

At Chardon High School, we stand firm in our conviction to be an instrument of change. The school is challenging all people to spread and share kindness and to be an instrument of change every day, specifically in the month of February.

Opportunities for Outreach

Gearity Food Bank Volunteer Opportunity
Executive Student Council/ NHS staff breakfast: Reach out to NHS to assist
PBIS team- Cards and Thank you notes.
Gratitude Stations: Fill your heart and others up
Promoting Senior Capstone/Student Projects throughout the month- Service/Outreach
Teacher Staff Luncheon: Hosted by CHS Administration
Grade Level Competition: March 3, 2023

#27BetheChange (Pink Shirt Day)- A project organized by Drago Vujaklija and Andrew Bruce

Pink Shirt Day is an annual event observed in February to raise awareness about bullying and to promote kindness and inclusiveness. The event was first started in 2007 in Nova Scotia, Canada. Participants in Pink Shirt Day wear pink shirts to show their support for anti-bullying efforts and to stand up against bullying in all forms. The event has since gained international recognition and is now observed in many countries around the world. This year, the event is being organized by Drago Vujaklija and Andrew Bruce who are following in the footsteps of Drago's brother, Zoran. Great work, guys!

#27BetheChange Polar Plunge for The Special Olympics of Ohio

The Cleveland Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Ohio is an annual event that raises funds and awareness for Special Olympics Ohio, a nonprofit organization that provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Participants in the Polar Plunge take a dip in the chilly waters of Lake Erie, braving the cold to support a great cause. The event typically draws a large turnout, with both individuals and teams taking part. The Cleveland Polar Plunge is just one of many similar events held across the state each year, helping to provide support for Special Olympics Ohio and its mission. This plunge is no match for CHS 8th graders- Rylen Foley, Danek Szczepanski, and Tristan Fleckenstein. They are taking on the challenge to plunge for a cause. Consider joining them in their goals to raise awareness and funds for the Special Olympics of Ohio. Help them surpass their goal!

Schedule for Next Week

Monday, February 13: White Day Schedule
Tuesday, February 14, White Day Schedule
Wednesday, February 15, Red Day Schedule
Thursday, February 16, Black Day Schedule
Friday, February 17: NO SCHOOL PD DAY

Art Piece of the Week

Watercolor painting by Amanda Uchbar. Grade 10

Drama T-Shirt Sale: The Addams Family

It's officially February and that means the Drama department is busy preparing for their spring musical. This year's performance will be The Addams Family and will run from Thursday, March 16h - Sunday, March 19th. More details regarding tickets will follow later in February.

For students in the Cast and Crew, parents, or other CHS community members (staff or students) who would like to order a t-shirt to show their support, please follow the link below. Sales will run from 7:00 a.m. February 3rd - 11:59 p.m. February 22nd.
*Also, please be sure to enter your name in the guest details (or your student's name) so that we know who to deliver the t-shirts to.

See Mrs. Patterson with any questions.

T-shirt Sales Link

Chromebooks: 9th Grade Chromebook Replacement Process

The district allocates resources to replace Chromebooks when the device is scheduled for the cycle. Beginning next week, we will be going into FMP classes to collect the current Chromebooks and replace them. This will happen during the Freshman Mentoring Program. In order for this to be expedited process, freshman must bring in their Chromebooks in order to receive the new device. We will begin this process on Tuesday.

CHS SKI CLUB - TWO MORE TRIPS LEFT!

After two successful trips, the CHS Ski/Snowboard Club has two trips remaining ... this weekend we head to Peek 'n Peak and for our final trip we will be heading to Holiday Valley Ski Resort. The Holiday Valley trip is on Saturday, March 4th. It is not too late to sign up! This trip is open to all students at the high school (grades 8-12). If your son/daughter is interested, please turn in registration forms to Miss Fisher as soon as possible to reserve a spot! The trip is filling up quickly! If you have any questions, please email Alison Fisher at alison.fisher@chardonschools.org or contact her at 285-4057 (x 1718). Sign up for the trip today - you won't regret it! There are two trips! Sign up today.

Auburn Career Center

Auburn Adult Workforce is offering FREE Sprint classes for high school students 16+. These classes are 22 hours, after school, and offer industry recognized credentials (1-12 points). These classes are first come, first serve.

Lake Erie College: Learning about Business

Learning About Business applications are here at CHS. LAB is a week-long program held at Lake Erie College June 11-16, 2023 in which students can explore business and gain leadership and decision-making skills. Students who participate will spend a week at Lake Erie College for a minimal cost, gain valuable hands-on business experience, and get to know other students and business leaders. All students participating will also have the opportunity to earn three semester hours of college credit through College Credit Plus. Applicants do not have to be planning to major in business as they will learn teamwork, self-discovery, communication skills, competition, and creativity. Any sophomore, junior, or senior can apply to participate in the program. Applications are in the guidance office or online at www.learningaboutbusiness.org and are due by April 29, 2023. If you have any questions or want more information please stop down to guidance anytime.

Topper Bistro Lunch Menu

Resources for Families

Come and Join the Parent After Prom Organization!
We are a parent group that supports Chardon High School students with various grade level events.

Currently we are planning a junior event and a senior after prom event. Looking to the future we need people to lead the organization and head various committees. You can do this with a friend!

Come and see what the Parent After Prom Organization is all about at our next meeting! We meet the second Wednesday of every month at 7pm in the High School media center (Next meetings: February 8th and March 8th).

Contact us to join or if you have questions or need more information: chardonafterprom@gmail.com
Follow After Prom on Facebook, Twitter @CAfterprom and
Instagram (ChardonAfterProm)

Community Flyers

Love

February provides us the opportunity to focus on our values, community, and future. In closing this week's edition of the Week in Reflection, I wanted to take a moment to include a perspective of a parent to their child about the unconditional love and dreams that they have for each of their children. This is something that I stumbled upon years ago. In a time that often leads us feeling stuck in the middle of winter ---longing for spring---it is a little reminder of what really matters. February is a month of gratitude, compassion, love, purpose, and examples of who we are in Chardon.

Dear Son/Daughter,

I wish for you to be kind. Each day, as I send you to school, I hug you, I kiss you, and then I say, "Be kind." In a world that, in some ways, is so cold and harsh, kindness matters. I would rather have you be known as the kindest than as the smartest. You never know what is going on in someone else's mind or heart, but being kind will never be the wrong choice. Being kind does not mean that you are not strong or determined, but that you treat others the way you would want to be treated.

My wish for you is that you will be discerning. That you can view a situation or problem and handle it gracefully and mindfully. That you will weigh options and choices and listen to that small voice that helps you decide right from wrong.

I wish for you bravery. Courage to do what is right. Lines between right and wrong are blurred these days, be brave. Be who you are. Stand up for your beliefs. Take chances. Reach and stretch to become the person you want to be.

My wish for you is that you will learn from heartache. The mother/father in me wants to protect you from pain and hurt, but the logical part of my brain knows that's not always possible. I recognize that some of my greatest accomplishments and treasured blessings, including you, came from much pain and heartache. Great joy comes from knowing sadness and I want those joyful learning experiences for you. They will make you a better person.

My wish is that you are grateful. You have many blessings already in life and many more are headed your way. Acknowledge them. Be grateful for them. Don't take them for granted. Recognize that challenges can be blessings as well.

I wish for you truth. You might have to dig and scratch and fight for it, but find truth. Tell the truth. Be an honest person that people can count on. Being trustworthy is one of the most noble character traits you can develop.

I wish for you a life full of laughter. As much of it as possible. I know you cherish how our family loves to laugh, and our home is full of laughter on a regular basis. Look for friends and loved ones that make you laugh. Laughter is indeed the best medicine in life.

My wish for you is that you become unselfish. To serve and think of others is the most rewarding part of life. Serve the people around you, think of their feelings and emotions. By looking outside yourself you will find good qualities and traits in others to focus on and develop in your own life.

My wish for you is to know you are loved...by me...by your family...by your teachers. As your life grows to include more and more people, surround yourself with people who love you for who you are. You have a beautiful soul, you deserve to be loved. Love is hard work, but work that is worth every effort.

I want you to dream big, but to realize that with big dreams comes hard work. Dreams are worth working for. There is so much joy to be found in the little steps that make up big dreams. You have the capability to become whatever you want to be in life.

Know that you are my biggest dream. I wished upon a star for years before my dreams came true. But that dream has been even better than I could have ever imagined. All of these things I wish for you, you have helped me find in myself. You have helped me be braver than I ever thought I would have to be. You make me laugh more than anyone else. You shower me with love, you make me think and rethink all my decisions, you help me dream big, and for you I am grateful.

We love you,

Mom and Dad

Stay Tuned: Coming Next Week (Details for March 7)

On March 7, Chardon High School will be administrating the state funded ACT at Chardon High School. Next week, we will share information regarding the Capstone Work Day for 12th graders, The ACT Test for 11th grade, the ASVAB test for 10th grade, along with the 4E Focus for the 8th and 9th grade which could include Auburn and College field trips that we are working on.

Have a beautiful weekend with family and staff!

Douglas Murray, Principal

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