The Week in Reflection: 5/12

I think I can. I think I can

The Little Engine That Could is an American folktale that became widely known in the United States after publication in 1930 by Platt & Munk. The story is used to teach children the value of optimism and hard work. 

One of the key lines from the book is I think I can, I think I can.

Throughout the week, this mantra crossed many of our minds at CHS. With the beautiful weather surrounding this week, the last round of AP testing, Spirit Week, Prom, After Prom, Playoffs, Senior Awards, and literally 87 make-up tests--it was a marathon. A good marathon for adults certainly has benefits, but many students and staff alike are longing for the finish line.  We will get there, but the mantra needs to change from I think I can to I know I will. 

There are so many events that have either happened this week, this weekend or leading into next week that is important to read these details carefully. Make today great!

Prom/ After Prom: May 13, 2023

Time:  6:00 PM- 10:00 PM
Location: La Vera-Willoughby, OH
Theme: The Roaring 1920's [Classic "Great Gatsby" Attire and Decor]

Senior After Prom
​Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 11:00 PM 
Chardon High School

Prom Court

We will be crowning the King and Queen this weekend! First comes the assembly, then our seniors vote and finally we will crown on Saturday Night!

2023 Prom Videos

Chardon High School Students Earn National Awards For Community Service Impact 
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201 Unique Awards Earned
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91 UNA-USA National Community Service Awards
14 Zero Hunger Awards
96 ServeOhio Community Impact Award

​Chardon High School is excited to announce 96 students are being recognized by the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA), ServeOhio, and InnerView in the sixth Annual Community Service Awards.  This program, open to all U.S. students, has been designed to connect student community service activities, skill development, and commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to transform our world. The Kroger Co. is presenting the fourth annual Zero Hero Awards to students for taking action to help create communities free of hunger and waste. ServeOhio is recognizing outstanding youth volunteers addressing community needs.
 
“The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been a directional beacon not only for UN member states, but also for their citizens, including, and perhaps especially—their young people.  As a movement that empowers and engages Americans to support the United Nations and the SDGs, UNA-USA is thrilled to partner with InnerView once again,” says Rachel Bowen Pittman, Executive Director of the United Nations Association of the USA.  “We are thrilled to be involved with a platform that not only helps to capture the impact that young people are having, but to recognize and to celebrate their achievements.  Kudos to all those who have committed to staying the course and doing their part to help actualize the SDGs!” 

"Youth voices, engagement, and insight are crucial ingredients for Ohio’s prosperous future,” said William Hall, Executive Director of ServeOhio. "We are honored to celebrate outstanding youth who reach beyond themselves to help their neighbors and communities – transforming themselves and others – which shapes who we are and who we will become as a state. Congratulations to the award recipients and thank you for your service!"

Students from Chardon High School delivered the most impact for SDG 4-Quality Education. With a collective impact of 3859 community service hours this school year, Chardon High School earned the Sapphire Award.

​Honor Awardees: Megan Bender, Lucy Beorn, Charlie Brock, Josslyn Coles, Giada D'Agostino, Sarah Douglas, Jake Gabanic, Julia Gehrke, Clara Giddings, Christopher Goodrich, Lia Gutierrez, Jacob Heintz, Charlotte Jons, Faith Kilfoyle, Grace Legan, Lauren Lester, Josephine LoCoco, Briana Massi, Emma McCartney, Maddy McCurdy, Brooke Misch, Aidan Murphy, Bria Ogint, Isha Patel, Alex Pedersen, Madison Primc, Allison Reed, Vincent Schmidt, Kyle Smith, Chelsea Stanish.

Merit Awardees: Iker Amaro, Maddy Atchley, Charlie Bates, Andrew Bruce, Jordan Cvelbar, Catherine Dawson, Tj Decipeda, Eve Downs, Nathan Eads, Molly Evans, Heath Fetchik, James Fletcher, Rebecca Fullerman, Melanie Gittins, Carley Gutka, Natalie Hajjar, Molly Hamulak, Zachary Heintz, Halle Hemly, Charlotte Herbruck, Daniel Joaquin, Rae Kawalec, Mackenzie Kilpeck, Ryan Kleinhenz, Jen Kogovsek, Jeremy Kosir, Morghan Kuzma, Trey Liebhardt, Tyler Malloy, Tyler Mann, Quintin Marker, Sydney Murray, Sidney Nagaj, Paige Nells, Amy O'Brien, Michael Oh, Kayla Oriani, Liam Ptasznik, Lailah Pugh, Makenna Ricketts, Mckenna Robie, Lizzy Rockenberger, Grace Romanoff, Elizabeth Schneider, Katie Schuler, Gabriella Simiele, Eric Sivula, Maggie Slack, Matthew Sopchak, Rachael Soukup, Skylar Spotz, Alison Stupi, Brinley Szalay, Jadyn Tarantino, Maija Thomas, Skylar Toth, Gray Tyminski, Frankie Walland, Natalie Zemba, Adam Zielinski, Madison Zombory

Zero Hero Awardees: Iker Amaro, Lucy Beorn, Julia Gehrke, Clara Giddings, Jeremy Kosir, Quintin Marker, Isha Patel, Kyle Smith, Matthew Sopchak, Rachael Soukup, Teagan Sprague, Chelsea Stanish, Jadyn Tarantino, Frankie Walland

Ohio Awardees: Iker Amaro, Maddy Atchley, Charlie Bates, Megan Bender, Lucy Beorn, Aidan Bluemmel, Charlie Brock, Andrew Bruce, Josslyn Coles, Jordan Cvelbar, Giada D'Agostino, Catherine Dawson, Tj Decipeda, Sarah Douglas, Eve Downs, Nathan Eads, Molly Evans, Heath Fetchik, Savannah Flesher, James Fletcher, Rebecca Fullerman, Jake Gabanic, Jocelyn Gaggiani, Julia Gehrke, Clara Giddings, Melanie Gittins, Christopher Goodrich, Lia Gutierrez, Carley Gutka, Natalie Hajjar, Molly Hamulak, Jacob Heintz, Zachary Heintz, Halle Hemly, Charlotte Herbruck, Daniel Joaquin, Charlotte Jons, Rae Kawalec, Faith Kilfoyle, Mackenzie Kilpeck, Ryan Kleinhenz, Jen Kogovsek, Jeremy Kosir, Morghan Kuzma, Grace Legan, Lauren Lester, Trey Liebhardt, Josephine LoCoco, Jake Maczuzak, Tyler Malloy, Tyler Mann, Quintin Marker, Briana Massi, Emma McCartney, Maddy McCurdy, Brooke Misch, Aidan Murphy, Sydney Murray, Sidney Nagaj, Paige Nells, Amy O'Brien, Bria Ogint, Michael Oh, Kayla Oriani, Isha Patel, Alex Pedersen, Madison Primc, Liam Ptasznik, Lailah Pugh, Allison Reed, Makenna Ricketts, Mckenna Robie, Lizzy Rockenberger, Grace Romanoff, Vincent Schmidt, Elizabeth Schneider, Katie Schuler, Gabriella Simiele, Eric Sivula, Maggie Slack, Kyle Smith, Matthew Sopchak, Rachael Soukup, Skylar Spotz, Teagan Sprague, Chelsea Stanish, Alison Stupi, Brinley Szalay, Jadyn Tarantino, Maija Thomas, Skylar Toth, Gray Tyminski, Frankie Walland, Natalie Zemba, Adam Zielinski, Madison Zombory

The Schedule for Next Two Weeks

Take a close look at the schedules over the next two weeks. The seniors finish their classes on May 18, and the underclass begin their finals on May 22-25. 

Underclass Finals Schedule: May 22-May25

Read the full document online

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Senior Awards Ceremony

​Graduation Corner

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.

Here are a few links that will help assist additional questions.

Senior Handbook
May Calendar
Senior Picnic
Future Plans- Social Media Slide
Grad Gratitude- Thank a Staff Member
After Prom Parent Help
Topographical Map of Commencement

I have also created a screencast of information--specifically for commencement.

The time that we have with our seniors is closing in to expose a ton of emotions. Embrace these moments, I have commenced 23 years of seniors---it hits differently when you have your own crossing the finish line.

May 12: Senior Prom Assembly (Seniors and Guests) 11:00 am
May 13: Senior Prom - La Vera Party Center (Senior student and guest only) 6:00 pm -10:00 pm
May 13-14:  After-Prom (CHS)  11:00 pm – 2:00 am
May 17: Senior Finals; Senior Chromebook Collection
May 18: Senior Finals; Senior Chromebook Collection 
May 19: Seniors Last Day - make ups ONLY/ Senior Chromebook Collection
May 25: Baccalaureate (Chardon Methodist Church)  7:00 pm
May 26: Graduation Rehearsal 10 AM (Chardon Memorial Field)-Ticket Distribution - 8 tickets to each graduate. (All debts must be cleared)
May 26: Class Picnic–Munson Township Park  12:00 – 3:00 pm
May 27: Graduation - (Chardon Memorial Field) Saturday 1:00 pm  ---Rain Date (Chardon Memorial Field) Sunday

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Graduation Rehearsal

​Because commencement exercises are conducted in a formal, ceremonial fashion, it is mandatory that all seniors be in attendance for rehearsal.  *Seniors who do not attend rehearsal will not be permitted to participate in the graduation ceremony.  Rehearsal is scheduled on Friday, May 26, 2023, at Chardon Memorial Field beginning at 10:00 am. If it rains, we will be inside the gym for rehearsal.
 
Because there is so much organizing to be done to make the ceremony a positive experience, we need to have the cooperation of all students involved.

Graduation Exercises 
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Graduation exercises will be held at Chardon Memorial Field on Saturday May 27, at 1:00 p.m.  Each graduating senior will receive (8)eight tickets to be issued at commencement practice on Friday, May 26, 2023.  
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Senior Parent Checklist

FUTURE PLANS INFO for Social Media Slides
FINAL DEADLINE:  June 10, 2023 
Deadline:  April 30, 2023    
LINK:   FUTURE PLANS FORM
Participation in the Future Plans social media project is optional .

​GRAD GRATITUDE 2023 - Thank a Staff Member! - for Social Media Slides
FINAL DEADLINE:  June 10, 2023

LINK:   GRAD GRATITUDE 2023  - Thank a Staff Member! FORM  
As many submissions as you'd like!
Both students and parents/guardians are welcome to contribute Notes of Gratitude!
Participation in GRAD GRATITUDE 2023 - Thank a Staff Member! is optional .re to edit.

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Message from  Our School Nurse

SNHS: A Message From Morghan Kuzma

I’m happy to announce that CHS now offers a new organization for science minded students who want to explore careers in science, get hands-on in-person experience, mentor underclassmen, and to give to our school community.  Chardon is starting a Chapter of Science National Honors Society.  Similar to NHS, SNHS will launch in school year 2023-2024 for current sophomores going into their junior year, and juniors going into their senior year.  SNHS candidates must have a 3.0 GPA or higher with a B average currently enrolled in an Honors or AP science class.  As a member of SNHS, we will participate in the planning of the CMS science fair, research interesting scientific current events, and learn about careers in science from guest speakers from such as a physicists, biochemists or soil ecologists. All SNHS members will be required to complete one hour of tutoring each quarter, which can also go toward NHS hour requirements.  This is an incredible opportunity to join Ohio’s second SNHS right here at CHS!  Not only will this be impressive on college applications but SNHS is a scholarship granting body, and can connect students to research opportunities in the area.  Interested in learning more?  Contact Morghan Kuzma to learn about our informational meeting!

Click on image to learn more

Topper Bistro Lunch Menu

The CHS Principal Podcast: Justin Friedman (Baseball)

Junior Parent Message and Thank You!

​A big thank you to Chardon After Prom for generously hosting the junior class at the Mayfield drive-in on Sunday night. Students were gifted concession vouchers, gift cards, and other prizes. We would like to thank Mr. Murray for being the master of ceremonies for the event. Also a huge thank you to the junior parents who planned and staffed the event.

Key Resources

MCORE: Cardiac Screening

Deadline Fast Approaching...
We want to ensure the following information has reached ALL families with 12 Years & Up students:
EVENT DETAILS
By:  MCORE Foundation

• MCORE Foundation has a long-standing partnership with Chardon Local Schools to host this on-campus Cardiac Screening Event each year.

For:   Students 12 Years of Age & Older
Please note your student  need not be enrolled in our athletics program in order to qualify for this opportunity. 
What:  Student Cardiac Screening  (10-12 minute session)
Why:  Why Screen?
When:  Tuesday, May 16, 2023   (remaining screening appointments are between 8:15AM and 3:15PM)

• Registration Link-   Deadline to Register is Sunday, May 14, 2023
• Contact Info & More
• About Baseline Cardiac Screenings / FAQs
• Video(6 minutes)

Where:  Chardon High School 151 Chardon Avenue -  CHS  Learning Center Conference Room
Did You Know?

• The non-profit cost for your student to receive a cardiac screening at this May 16 event is   $79 .
• You may use your healthcare spending account or flex care spending account for payment.
• According to MCORE,  "...the same screening in a clinical setting would cost $2,300 - $2,500 and most clinical settings will not perform this screening unless the student is exhibiting symptoms."

If interested, please register your student BY THIS SUNDAY, MAY 14, to reserve your student a spot.
Questions can be directed to MCORE Foundation at 866.382.2319 

Thank you.

Kelly Misch
Communications Director
Chardon Local Schools
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2022 Quality Profile 
District Success Plan
Community Flyers
Mr. Murray’s YouTube Page​
​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

Celebrate this weekend with your family and friends!
​Douglas Murray, Principal