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4/10/2023 0 Comments The Week in Reflection: 4/14
The fourth quarter of school always seems to pass by in the blink of an eye. After a long and often challenging academic year, students and teachers alike look forward to the final stretch before summer break. Even with the change in weather we have to be laser focused on the finish line. The next several weeks are the "master's tournament" of education. It is the time that we refine our approach, focus on every moment, and seize opportunities to demonstrate mastery.
I always say that as soon as the fourth quarter begins, time seems to accelerate, and before we know it, graduation day will arrive. Life in the Fastlane is both exhilarating and stressful, as students try to balance the demands of finishing the school year strong and balancing the demands of work, athletics, and making memories. As educators, we do this every year. As students, the time to experience these days are short. Take a moment to look around and embrace these days. Celebrate little victories, and make lasting memories!
It was a picture perfect week outside and it allowed us to not only accomplish many victories on the court, track, turf, and field---we accomplished a ton during this short week including meeting with our seniors for a class meeting, classroom observations, staff meetings, planning for the master schedule, and covering many evening events. It was certainly a beautiful week to be a Hilltopper. Since this was a short week, there are many reoccurring themes this week with several key details that are new to plan for. The next couple editions will be filled with details. Make sure to refer to them often as we close out the year.
The Schedule for Next Week
Monday, April 17: White Day Schedule
Tuesday, April 18: White Day Schedule- Seniors Field Trip (Your Life/Your Choice) Wednesday, April 19: Special Red Day Schedule (ELA 8/ ELA II- Part 1) 2nd Period begins at 9:45 AM Thursday, April 20: Special Black Day Schedule (ELA 8/ ELA II- Part 1) 1st Period begins at 9:30 AM Friday, April 21: White Day Schedule End of Course Assessments
Chardon High School will administer end-of-course assessments beginning next few weeks to measure the academic progress of students. State achievement tests tell us how well our students are growing in the knowledge and skills outlined in Ohio’s Learning Standards. These tests help guide and strengthen future teaching so we can be sure that we are preparing our students for long-term success in school, college, careers and life. Transportation will run at regular times throughout testing. All Auburn Students will take their tests during the time we have scheduled at Chardon High School. All grade levels not testing will have a late start; Seniors must complete their capstone projects. Please watch the video below for additional details.
Which tests will be given for what grade level? (See the schedule online) ELA … Grade 8 and ELA II
Schedule for the Week of April 19-20, 2023 Monday, April 17: White Day Schedule Tuesday, April 18: White Day Schedule Wednesday, April 19: Red Day Schedule/ EOC Exam in 8th ELA and ELA II (Part I) Thursday, April 20: Black Day Schedule/EOC Exam in 8th ELA and ELA II (Part II) Friday, April 21: White Day Schedule Schedule for the Week of May 1-5, 2023 Monday, May 1: RED Day Schedule/ EOC Exam in Science 8, Biology Tuesday, May 2: Black Day Schedule Wednesday, May 3: Red Day Schedule/ EOC Exam in Math 8, Algebra I, Geometry Thursday, May 4: Black Day Schedule Friday, May 5: White Day Schedule/ Map Testing/ EOC Exam in American Government, American History Video of Mr. Murray explaining testing this month. Read this document online 2023 Senior Handbook
Dear Parents/Guardians of the Class of 2023,
Congratulations to the Class of 2023. In a few short months your son/daughter will be an Alumni of Chardon High School. Staff members are diligently preparing for the 150th Commencement Exercise on May 27, 2023. In an effort to communicate the responsibilities of this solemn event, we have enclosed the necessary information for every graduating senior and their families in this booklet. The graduation booklet contains all instructions, deadlines and expectations that our students must follow in order to meet the requirements of graduation. It is essential that the senior class maintain the level of maturity and responsibility they have shown this past school year. Please review this information with your child and help us emphasize the importance of setting a positive legacy for the Class of 2023. Please know how much we appreciate your flexibility, and patience as we plan and create meaningful experiences for your children. April/ May Calendar Attention Senior Parents : Time Sensitive
Applications for Executive Student Council
We are proud of the work that our Executive Student Council put forth this year with student leadership. Even with another year with adjustments, the work that our student leaders have managed, organized, and planned is truly remarkable. We are looking forward to normalcy and it feels that we haven’t had it fully since 2019. It is time for us to plan for 2023-2024.
Please read carefully the specific details pertaining to eligibility for certain positions, and the timelines for the application, and interview process. Executive Elections
Executive Elections Students interested in the Executive Student Council will fill out the online application completely. To be eligible, all students must be academically eligible (2.0, No F’s from the previous quarter). Candidates will be interviewed by Executive Student Council Moderators/Advisors, an administrator, and a counselor during a panel interview. The panel will score the interview using a rubric. Members at Large will not be interviewed. The Executive Panel will evaluate the interview and rubric and receive a 40% electoral vote. The Chardon High School Staff will vote in the selection process and receive a 20% electoral vote. The Students of Chardon High School will vote by grade level and receive a 40% electoral vote. Specific Rules Executive President Current students in the Executive Student Council currently may apply to be President. Students in Executive Student Council who have other leadership roles (23-23) in FMP (Lead Mentor), and NHS (President/Officers) are unable to apply for the Presidential position due to the weekly time commitments. The President will meet with the principal weekly. All other Senior students may apply for Executive Student Officers, or Members at Large. Juniors-Freshman Specific Students applying for Executive Student Council President must be current members of the Executive Student Council. All Students may apply for Executive Student Officers All Students may apply for Executive Student Council Members- At-Large (No Voting) Friday, April 28, 2023 at 2:30 PM ALL applications for ALL levels are due electronically . Monday, May 1, 2023 @ 9:00 AM (Testing Date) Interviews for Senior President with the Executive Panel Recording of Speeches 40/40/20 Voting Begins on May 2, 2023 Wednesday, May 3, 2023 @8:00 AM Interviews for Senior Executive Officers with the Executive Panel; and 11th grade Executive President Recording of Speeches 40/40/20 Voting Begins on May 4, 2023 Wednesday, May 3, 2023 @2:45 PM Interviews for 9th, 10th: Executive Student President Recording of Speeches 40/40/20 Voting Begins on May 4, 2023 Friday, May 5, 2023 @ 1:00 PM Interviews for 9th, 10th, and 11th grade: Executive Student Grade Level Officers 40/40/20 Voting Begins on May 8, 2023 Full Executive Student Council Announcement: By May 10, 2023 An Executive Student Council meeting will be held shortly after elections. Art Piece of the Week
Alyssa Adkins Grade 10 Elements of Art
Images of the Week: Brotherhood
Photos: Laurie Heintz (Click above to see more)
Senior Prom: May 13, 2023
The Senior class is excited to celebrate the 2023 Prom together at La Vera, in Willoughby, OH. This will be a traditional prom that allows seniors and guests to participate.
Date: May 13, 2023 Time: 6:00 PM- 10:00 PM Location: La Vera-Willoughby, OH Tickets: Online Purchase; closes on 5/8 at 8:00 AM (Code= Student ID) Theme: The Roaring 1920's [Classic "Great Gatsby" Attire and Decor] 
Senior After Prom
Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 11:00 PM $6.00 (Online Tickets) (Code= Student ID) Chardon High School Event Policy: No admittance after 12:00 AM; Students must have their tickets to enter (online or printed) Attendees who choose to leave will not be readmitted. Grand Prizes will be drawn at 1:40 am. You must be present to win. All CHS Seniors, an Prom Dates, can attend After Prom. Prom Guests' age of eligibility includes 9th grade through 12th grade including dates up to the age of 20. After Prom is an alcohol-free, drug-free event. All students & guests will undergo breathalyzer testing upon entry. Bottles & containers are prohibited. Specifics of this event include:
After Prom Important Information
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 Link to the Sign up genius for planning our After Prom event: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0544ABA728A0F49-planning A message to all parents: 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) 
Senior Picnic : A Message from Julie Fetchik
WHO'S READY TO CELEBRATE?!?
It's SENIOR PICNIC TIME and we're looking for volunteers & donations! WHERE? Munson Township Park next to Munson Elementary School. WHEN? FRIDAY, MAY 26TH from 12:30-3 and we need volunteers from 11-4 to help set up, serve and clean up.... Hoping you can come as the kids and parents will have a blast! Here is the link with volunteer, donation and prize opportunities: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48ADA92EA3F94-2023 Also- we need prize donations as we have a raffle... It can be anything fun from food gift cards, free haircuts, dorm and work related items to gas cards! IMPORTANT: SMALL PRIZES/GIFT CARDS CAN BE SENT INTO THE SCHOOL OFFICE TO JEN GOODWIN (NOTE SENIOR PICNIC ON YOUR ITEM) HAVE A LARGER ITEM YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE? -text Julie Fetchik at the number below. WE ALSO WILL GLADLY ACCEPT COLD HARD CASH TO PURCHASE FOOD AND PRIZES FOR THE KIDS. Whatever we don't use on food will go to prizes! My venmo is @J-fetch SO HAPPY THE KIDS ARE GETTING THIS SPECIAL DAY AND HOPE YOU CAN BE PART OF IT! Let me know if you have any questions! Julie Fetchik 216-402-1758 Topper Bistro Lunch Menu
Key Resources to Review
Theater Performances
"Moulin Rouge!" — June 25, 2023 At the KeyBank State Theatre Ticket order form and payment due by April 28, 2023 A Chardon Goes to the Musicals event sponsored by Chardon Crescendo Club "Come From Away" — July 28, 2023 At the Connor Palace Ticket order form and payment due by April 28, 2023 A Chardon Goes to the Musicals event sponsored by Chardon Crescendo Club "Six" — August 27, 2023 At the Connor Palace Ticket order form and payment due by April 28, 2023 A Chardon Goes to the Musicals event sponsored by Chardon Crescendo Club Senior Capstone Project
As we are in full swing of Senior Capstone season, I will be sharing opportunities for our Chardon Community to participate in ways to give back to our community. The enclosed senior capstone project has been in the works for the last few months. Sarah Sutton is a senior who participates in many school activities. One of her passions is softball. At the end of the month, Sarah has a project that includes collecting used softball equipment that will benefit kids in need of equipment in our community and beyond. Consider joining her cause and take a swing at this awesome cause.
Closing Message: Finishing what we started
The graphic above reminds us that it is not enough to begin a task, project, course, game or event in our lives with enthusiasm and energy, but to maintain that momentum until the very end. As students/ staff / or parents-- it is essential to seize every opportunity that comes our way and give our best effort to achieve our goals...even we are feeling overwhelmed. We have all prepared for these moments and our practice has prepared us. This discomfort refines us and makes us the person we choose to become.
At times, we may feel overwhelmed or discouraged by the obstacles we face along the way on any given day. However, it is crucial to remember that perseverance and determination are key to finishing strong. It is during the final stretch that our efforts matter the most and can make a significant difference in our outcomes. We must remain focused, stay motivated, and keep pushing forward towards our goals even through this discomfort. Whether it is completing a project, preparing for exams, or finishing the race, we must give our best effort (knowing that we have prepared for these moments) until the very end. It is not enough to start fast and then lose momentum. It is just as important (and everyone remembers) how we finish. Choose your response to this adversity and finish strong in order to achieve the success we worked so hard for. As we push through this quarter, let us remember the importance of seizing every opportunity and giving our best effort until the very end. We have the potential to achieve great things, and with perseverance and determination, we can finish strong and accomplish our goals. Stay motivated, stay focused, and finish this academic/ athletic year with a sense of purpose and achievement--Together.
Have a beautiful weekend with family and friends!
Douglas Murray, Principal
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