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4/28/2023 0 Comments The Week in Reflection: 4/28The Work of our Hands  It is impossible to know from external appearances what kinds of interior burdens people carry with them throughout life. In fact, if we knew the inside story of most people’s lives, we would gain a deep reverence for them and a respect for their perseverance through the difficulties that only they have experienced and that only they know. Our hands tell a story. Our hands are more than just functional tools that help us perform daily tasks; they are a physical manifestation of our experiences, our journeys, and our stories. Every wrinkle, scar, and callus on our hands tells a tale of hard work, perseverance, and resilience. From the delicate hands of an artist to the rough, weathered hands of a farmer or mechanic, our hands reveal the unique paths we have taken in life, and the challenges we have overcome along the way. The last few weeks of school will provide an opportunity to use our hands to demonstrate so many accomplishments. The hands of hard work will determine the outcomes that we desire. Embrace these moments, even through the discomfort. The hard work and sacrifice that you put in today will provide endless opportunities tomorrow. Make today a work of your hands. The Schedule For Next Week: (Special Schedule for Testing)    Chardon High School began to administer the end-of-course assessments to measure the academic progress of students. We will be having a unique schedule to accommodate for these tests as noted above. Please take the time to review the schedule. The teachers and students have prepared for these tests throughout the standards, lesson, assessments, and state benchmarks this year. These 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. I was able to go into every single course that is testing this week to remind the students of the things that we can control: Our attitude, effort, and approach to these tests. I was so impressed with their attention and left feeling great about the work our students and teachers put in to getting the students to this point. We have great students! 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) Science … Grade 8 and Biology
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 2023 Commencement Speaker: Chief Scott Niehus Chief Scott Niehus is the epitome of what is means to be selfless leader. He was born, raised and educated in Chardon. A man that takes pride in the simple things in life: duty, honor, pride, integrity, and service. A man that understands the values instilled in this community. A man who shows empathy and humility in all of his actions. He is a true friend, and supporter of the school which help raise him. Chief Niehus is a Chardon High School graduate, a life-long community member, husband, father, and our city’s eighth police chief. In addition to his work with the police department, Chief Niehus is involved in various community organizations, including the Chardon Rotary Club and the Chardon Area Chamber of Commerce. We are very excited to welcome Chief Scott Niehus during our 2023 Commencement Address. Honararians The senior class of 2023 selected Julianne Sweet and Eric Sivula to lead the procession of graduates on the field at graduation. Congratulations! Senior Information: Due This Weekend Dear Class of 2023 Parent/Guardian: We are excited to celebrate your student's upcoming graduation this spring! To support District Communications traditions, we are requesting the following items from you: 1. CHILDHOOD Photo for Commencement Slideshow Deadline: April 30, 2023 Email to kelly.misch@chardonschools.org Subject Line: STUDENT'S NAME - Childhood Photo Please only send ONE (1) photo (IMAGE FILE - JPEG, PNG, etc.) of your student from any age (newborn - present day). We will pair this photo with your student's senior photo in a slideshow that runs during the commencement ceremony. If you have more than one Class of 2023 student, please send the photos in separate emails. EXAMPLE of Slideshow: Class of 2022 2. INFO for Class of 2023 Social Media Slides Deadline: April 30, 2023 LINK: Complete & Submit GOOGLE FORM If you have more than one Class of 2023 student, please submit a separate form for each student. Participation in this social media project is optional . 3. Senior Photo ASAP if not yet submitted Email to daniel.chenoweth@chardonschools.org All senior photo questions should be directed to Mr. Chenoweth. 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
Senior Artist Spotlight: Melanie Gittins (Metals) Band ConcertThe Hilltopper Band Department presented their spring concert on Thursday, April 25, in the CHS Gym. The Hilltopper Bands are now preparing for spring events such as Maple Festival Parade, Graduation, and Memorial Day! 8th Grade Band performed Smokey Mountain Rhapsody, Arabian Dances, Panther in the Sky, and Pirates of the Caribbean.  8th Grade Band Photo by Aubrey Haefke Wind Ensemble performed Yagi Bushi (Japanese folk song), Selections from “Les Miserables,” River of Life, Selections from “Chicago,” and American Barndance.  Wind Ensemble Photo by Mary Pat Pavicic Symphonic Band performed Pan American Spanish March, Ashford Celebration, Apollo: Myth and Legend, and Hans Zimmer: Movie Milestones.  Symphonic Band Photo by Mary Pat Pavicic Topper Bistro Lunch Menu  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] Prom CourtCongratulations to the following students who were nominated by the seniors for the 2023 Prom Court!  Senior After Prom  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 Sign Up/ Important InformationCome and help make After Prom 2023 a memorable event! Please sign up for any of the slots available. We need a lot of help so recruit a friend to sign up with you. You'll be making fun memories of your own, too! After Prom begins on May 13th and goes into the early morning of May 14th. The schedule for this event is: May 12th-3:00pm-11:00pm & May 13th - 8:00am-12:00pm - Set up May 13th: 10:15pm - Meeting for all volunteers working the After Prom event May 13th & May 14th: 11:00pm-2:00am - After Prom Event May 14th: 2:00am- until we are done - Clean-Up Please text/call Marijana Benjamin (440-829-7309) with questions. Chardon After Prom Needs You! Open Positions for 2023-24 As we worked to re-brand After Prom, please consider getting involved with a parent organization that works to raise funds to benefit our students in many ways through events, scholarships, and supporting schoolwide needs. Also--- We have some key roles to fill for the upcoming school year. All of these roles (except treasurer) can be split between two co-chairs
Visit our website for more details about each of these positions Don’t wait until your student is a senior or junior to start volunteering with Chardon After Prom. Many of our volunteers are parents of sophomores, freshmen, or even alumni! Money raised through next year’s concessions will be earmarked for future events. For more information, please contact us at chardonafterprom@gmail.com. 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 2023 New York City Latino-Themed Trip - April 20-22, 2023The 2023 CHS World Language Department NYC Adventure was a success! Over 3 exciting days, 47 Spanish language students, parents, and teachers explored the amazing sites and sounds of ¨La Manzana Grande¨(The Big Apple¨). ¨The Spanish NYC trip was a highlight of my high school years and something I'll always remember. In just three days, we toured the Statue of LIberty, had an amazing view atop the Freedom Tower, took the Roosevelt Island cable car up into the sky and through the skyscrapers, laughed while learning Spanish dances, put our Spanish knowledge to use while exploring Spanish Harlem with a native tour guide, experienced Times Square, and much more! I loved traveling with all grades from CHS and talking with students I've never met before. Thank you Senora Niedzwiecki, Senora Tekavec, Madame, and the many chaperones for taking us on this trip and giving CHS students this opportunity.¨ - Julianne Sweet, CHS Senior & Spanish 5 student
Emily Cvelbar: YEDA NationalsEmily Cvelbar is a sophomore at Chardon High School and an equestrian athlete. She qualified for YEDA nationals this year, and so did her entire team. This year, the team has 12 team members that have qualified for individual YEDA Nationals, The YEDA Nationals will be held June 1-4 in McDonald, TN. Emily and her team are working collaboratively to fund this awesome experience. Their goal is to raise enough money to cover the cost of all entry fees for all of the events they are in. If you are willing and able to support Emily and her team, checks can made to: CNPH (memo: Emily Cvelbar) and mailed to: CNPH Equestrian Team 11297 Clay Street Huntsburgh, OH 44046 Senior Capstone ProjectsAs 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.  A group of seniors organized by Noah Paller will be collecting used and unwanted clothing in a bin within the cafeteria from Wednesday April 26 to Friday April 28. All clothing will be donated to the non-profit organization Thriving Threads. This groups goal is to collect 100 pieces of clothing.  A large group of seniors (with team leads- Anna Landies and Sidney Nagaj) are putting together their capstone project for a good cause. Consider coming to Chardon Memorial Stadium on May 7th at 5:00pm to watch some of the most athletic players in our school battle for the notoriety and bragging rights of Queens of the Gridiron. Admission to the game is a canned good item.  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
 Stay dry, stay warm, be YOU and celebrate this weekend with your family and friends!
Douglas Murray, Principal
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