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3/3/2023 0 Comments

The Week in Reflection: 3/3

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 The third quarter ends in ONE WEEK. Yes, ONE WEEK. Crazy to think about...

Three fourths, the fourth, rounding third and heading home, crunch time, the finish line. Down the stretch they come...the list goes on to ways that we can describe the transition to the fourth quarter.  On one hand, it feels that we just started...on the other hand, it feels like things never ended. It's all about perspective. 


As you already know, the Week in Reflection provides the lens of my perspective. The school is my second home. For the past three years,  I have spent more time in this home making sure that we were prepared for every single pivot like preparing for a rodeo dance.

​I used to absolutely hate checklists. Bare with me as I reflect on why checklists have prepared me in my life.

I am the youngest child with siblings who are five and eight years older than me. Growing up in a household with two working parents created many moments for mom and dad to leave a list of tasks to do. Sure, they would get done, but usually after 5 hours of backyard baseball.

College, marriage, career, and children taught me the underline value of a good checklist. Now, I live by them and usually can be found with a list to a list in both written and digital formats. 


Taking care of long-term details comes with the territory of someone who is an idealist thinker and worker. Transitioning into the fourth quarter is an exciting time for every grade level. We have all of the senior events, all of the activities, and opportunities. It is a time when many details can slip in the midst of taking your kids to numerous activities, preparing for the week, or making sure that our own children don't walk out of the door without all of the things that they need for the day.

For the past two decades, I have used a three-month calendar to finalize the school year, however--this year, I sent you the whole year. As much as our calendar is posted online and can be viewed in weekly segments, having the freedom to see all the events in a printable format is extremely useful for all our educators, students, and parents.  This can be used as a checklist for each day for the big ideas of the academic calendar.

As we walk together this quarter, other checklists are important to survive the wear and tear of the quarter. I have put together a suggested list of 12 important things to check off your to-do list to create new habits in your life.

1. Say, I love you to those you embrace each day.

This simple task can speak volumes to your parents, spouse, children, and siblings and has no age limit to express. Our brain fire so many neurons which release dopamine causing you to feel happy. What a wonderful way to start your day!

2. Actively listen to others

When we actively listen, we pause. Listening allows us to seek the depth of any story and allows us to respond with empathy, understanding, and kindness. Take the time to really listen to your friends, parents, and siblings and watch your relationship change for the better.

3. Read something  that engages you every single day

We are always reading. Whether we are perusing signs, billboards, articles, posts, or messages...reading becomes a habit that we often can take for granted. When we read things that engage us we not only become a better reader-we become a diplomat to literacy. Read something that engages you each day and experience a new you that can articulate in ways that you never thought you could.

4. Walk or be physically active for 20 consecutive minutes

Physical activity is so beneficial for our physical, social, and mental well-being. Scheduling the time each week to walk, workout, and a little fresh air can provide more energy and positivity to your own outlook on living. 

5. Remove fear by thinking more positive about YOU

We can control three things in life: What we think, what we say, and how we behave. Furthermore, these three things can allow us to control our attitude, effort, and approach to everything that we aspire to be or do.  Do not be afraid to fail. Face your fears with what you can control and watch parts of your life grow in positive ways.

6. Think Positive, Reflect, or Journal

You do not have to be religious to reflect on the simple things in life. A sunrise, sunset, smile, a moment of kindness. These moments can allow you to reflect on all of the good that surrounds you in your life and ground you to things bigger than ourselves.

7. Unplug without a device for 1 hour or more each day.

When we unplug, we communicate in natural ways that can simplify life. Disconnecting for periods of time can re-center relationships and actually can lower our blood pressure as we live in the present.
 
8. Never give up

If at first, you don't succeed...

we all have heard the story. However, through the trials of losing the battles of our day- we expand our territory to do more and be more. Never give up.

9. Surround yourself with positive people

We become an amalgamation of our surroundings. Therefore, surround yourself with people who challenge you to be a better person at all times. It can be hard to do, but when we do this- we learn how to happy and the best version of ourselves.

10. Write down your gratitude

The thousands of words that I write each week are my ways to show gratitude to you. I do not have to do this. I choose to. I write from my heart to show you why I care. Send someone a short note this week, an email, or a card. Pay it forward!

11. Prioritize

As I started this newsletter by talking about checklists...write your goals down. Post your goals. Write a mission statement. Live it, Love it, do it. Do not procrastinate over tasks. Live with purpose!
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12. Finish what you start

Is the finish line a barrier, opportunity, or mile marker? The choice is in the eye of the beholder. Once you figure where you are on the map, remove the barriers that hold you back and seize every opportunity along the markers of your life.  As Robert Frost notes, choose the road less traveled by....it will make all of the difference!

​​CHS Building Update: 300's Opened for Business on March 1st

I had 18,000 steps in one hallway on Tuesday. 

That's like a Disney Park day without all of the thrills. With several maintenance and custodial staff out this week, I joined forces to help finalize a "turn-key" experience for tomorrow.

Special thanks to our Lewis Construction, maintenance and custodial staff, IT Staff, CREW kids, and study hall helpers to make certain that we were ready to go on March 1. There are final tasks that will take place this summer once the tiles come in for the floor. 

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The Schedule for Next Week

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Monday, March 6: White Day Schedule (Family Fun Night- All Activities End by 5:00 PM; NO Homework)
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Tuesday, March 7: 4E Exploration Day (See Schedule Below, and details after this section)
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Wednesday, March 8: Red Day Schedule
Thursday, March 9: Black Day Schedule
Friday, March 10: White Day Schedule (End of the 3rd Quarter)

​4E Exploration Day 2023

Art Pieces of the Week

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Mak Ruyf Grade 10 Metals
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Juliana Leikala (gr9)
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Vera Maskol (gr8)
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Watercolor painting by Brooke Misch (gr11)
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Addison Deszczykiewicz (gr8)
Highlights from the Elements of Art classes

CHS Principals Podcast: S4 E16 -Phil Colucci!

8th Grade Band 

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Three students representing Chardon's 8th grade band were chosen to participate in the Ohio Music Education Association Middle School Honor Band held at Mentor High School on February 23 and 24, 2023. The Guest Conductor for the event was Jon Waters, Director of Bands at Bowling Green State University.

Eighth grader students representing CHS were:

Mykaela Cox (clarinet), Brooke Parrish (alto sax), and William Beil (French horn).
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The students rehearsed all day Thursday and presented their impressive program on Friday evening. Highlights included: Selections from Harry Potter, Anthem of an Era, Music Speaks, and Ghost Lights which included special audio and visual effects. Congratulations!


Article: SkillsUSA Ohio STATE Qualifiers 2023, by Kelly Misch
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February 28, 2023 -- CONGRATULATIONS Hilltoppers Nayeli Orozco, Gabriella Simiele and Tara Lesiak on medaling at the SkillsUSA Ohio Northeast Regionals 2023 event, outstanding achievements that advance the three Auburn Career Center students to the SkillsUSA STATE tournament April 25-26 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

The Northeast Regionals event was held Feb. 25 at Maplewood Career Center in Ravenna where Chardon High School seniors Nayeli and Gabriella earned GOLD and Team GOLD, respectively, in their respective Medical Math and Health Knowledge Bowl regional events.

The Class of 2023 students are in their second year of ACC's Allied Health Technology program.

Tara, a CHS junior, brought home BRONZE in the Job Skill Demo A regional event. She is a first-year ACC Cosmetology student who was recently inducted into ACC's chapter of the National Technical Honor Society.

ACC is a member school of SkillsUSA Ohio whose mission is to empower students in industrial education and trade programs to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens.  

The SkillsUSA Ohio State Championship brings over 5,000 competitors, business and industry partners, instructors, and vendors together in over 100 contests in all 16 Career Pathways to showcase Career and Technical Education in Ohio. Students compete for the title of best in Ohio in their respective career fields.

We look forward to following the Hilltoppers' journeys at the State tournament!
Go Toppers!


Article: 6 Hilltoppers Inducted into Auburn NTHS by Kelly Misch

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March 1, 2023 — Chardon High School senior Caleb Myers and juniors Tara Lesiak, Cameron Musgrave, Brycen Perez, Sadie Richards and Addison Seese earned the prestigious honor of induction into Auburn Career Center's chapter of the National Technical Honor Society on Feb. 22.

The six Hilltoppers were among approximately 40 ACC students celebrated as the 2023 NTHS inductees during the school's ceremony that day.

NTHS was established to create enthusiasm for and promote scholarship, community service, leadership, and character in all ACC students while celebrating their career and technical education achievements.

To be eligible for membership in NTHS, a student must achieve and maintain an overall grade point average minimum of 3.25 and a minimum GPA of 3.5 for all ACC classes.

Congratulations to all!
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Kelly Misch
Communications Director
Chardon Local Schools
kelly.misch@chardonschools.org
440.286.0409


Chardon Rotary Scholarship

The Chardon Rotary Scholarship Application is available to students who live in the Chardon local school district that demonstrate a commitment to school and community service.  Rotary will award up to 7, one time scholarships of $2,000 each.  The attached application is due April 5, 2023 and can be emailed to:  chardonrotaryscholarship@gmail.com. the Chardon Rotary Scholarship Application, for students who live in the Chardon local school district that demonstrate a commitment to school and community service.  Rotary will award up to 7, one time scholarships of $2,000 each.  The attached application is due April 5, 2023 and can be emailed to:  chardonrotaryscholarship@gmail.com. ​

The Addams Family

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​"They're creepy and they're kooky, mysterious and spooky, they're all together ooky... the Addams Family!"  Adapted from Charles Addams' cartoons, The Addams Family features the Addams, a rather eccentric family with a taste for all things gothic, as they receive some very shocking news; their daughter is in love... with someone NORMAL!  The play kicks off with the Addams inviting the Beinekes over for dinner after Wednesday Addams, a gothic and odd young teen, and Lucas Beineke, a young teen crazy about Wednesday, fall in love. The families are certainly in for an interesting night, complete with a seemingly fun little game after dinner. What could go wrong?  Will the Addams be angry when they find out a member of the Beinekes, the normal and bland family from Ohio, has proposed to a member of their family?  What hidden secrets will be revealed?  Come join the Chardon High School Drama Program for a night of fun, music, and laughter to find out!  

​Show Dates
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March 16th - 18th at 7:00 pm
March 19th at 2:00 pm
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Online ticket sales start Monday, March 6th at 8:00 a.m.

In-person ticket sales :
Monday March 6th- Wednesday March 8th at Park from 4:30 - 6:00 pm 

Monday March 13th - Wednesday March 15th from 4:30 - 6:00 pm

*On show dates, in-person sales will start two hours before the show.  

​​​​Topper Bistro Lunch Menu

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Attention Senior Parents​

Dear Senior Parents/Guardians,

My name is Marijana Benjamin, and I am the mom of a CHS senior.  I am also the chair of After Prom.  Time is going so fast in our kids’ senior year! I am inviting you to be a part of this year and get involved in their After Prom event. Join me and some other wonderful parents to plan a fun and special After Prom event just for our seniors and their guests.  We will be decorating the school, planning casino and other games, and organizing refreshments. 

We need a lot of help! Here is a sign up genius where you can choose how you are willing and able to sign up. This is only for the planning, and a sign up genius for the actual event will be coming out in April.
We will begin our planning and decorating workshops on March 13th. We will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:00pm in the school cafeteria up to the event. I welcome any time you are able to give to help!

It has been my privilege to be chair of After Prom for the past 6 years!  This year is extra special.  I sincerely hope that you join me in making our kids' final high school days memorable!

Sincerely,
Marijana Benjamin
chardonafterprom@gmail.com
440-829-7309 (call or text)

Follow After Prom on Facebook, Twitter @CAfterprom, 
Instagram (ChardonAfterProm), and our website 
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Link to the Sign up genius for planning our After Prom event: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0544ABA728A0F49-planning
A message to all parents:
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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: 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)​
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District Success Plan
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​Week in Reflection: This is the Weekly Publication for Parents/Students/Staff
Chardon High School: Program of Study
Chardon High School Bell Schedule; Google Document of our bell schedule
Chardon High School Student Handbook
Teacher Resources for CHS Students 
Chardon High School Google Calendar
Chardon Athletics Sports Calendar

​Softball/ Baseball/ Girl's LAX Spring Schedules

​It is crazy to think that it is time for spring sports, enclosed are schedules for baseball and softball. As soon as we have the rest of the graphics for lacrosse and track--I will share them with you.
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Spring is in the Air?

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Think Spring. Think Spring. Think Spring

I was taught to think positively and say a mantra of good thoughts. With hopefully winter in the rearview mirror, and the beauty of the sun and longer days coming---you have to stop and remind yourself of a couple things: (1) Spring is literally two weeks away! and (2) Rain showers bring spring flowers.

Just as February is a month of gratitude, March is a month of wellness. We have to take the time to take care of ourselves and get back into routines that help our mind, body, and spirit. 

The fresh air and sunlight help each of us get out of the winter lull, and can help spring back a feeling of joy, gladness, and growth.

This year has been trying on all of us, and as we roll into March, the time we have this month is going to quickly pass us by if we don't stop and see the things around us blossom: nature, relationships, and our own personal growth.

March will come and go without notice.  It is so important to seize every moment in front of us as we close out another quarter and transition to the 4th quarter. I really appreciate your continued support of your children along with the support you provide to us. 

Have a great weekend, 


Douglas Murray, Principal
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