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8/17/2021

The Week in Reflection: 8/20/21

Welcome Back!

Welcome to Season Six: Episode 1 of the Week in Reflection.

As you may or not be aware, I often talk about our mission, vision, and core values. The very core of everything that we do mirrors this compass. The last eighteen months created a whirlwind of emotions for all of us. Instead of dwelling on the things that we cannot control, our eyes are fixed on what we can control in the world that we live in: nurturing kindness, nurturing routines, and nurturing learning. 

The core values are instrumental in everything we do at Chardon High School. These values embody our actions, live inside of the standards, and mirror the expectations that we share in Chardon. The experiences that we have faced provided us a time to reflect on many important aspects of school. The one part that keeps ringing in our minds is the value of nurturing ourselves back.
 
The focus this year will be just that- Nurturing ourselves back to our mission without barriers to hold us back. The time is right to cultivate and nurture our relationships, our learning, our achievement, our experiences, our mind, our wellness. Is it going to be easy? No. Is it really important? Absolutely! Our students deserve this, our families long for these goals, and our teachers are ready to prepare for this work-together.
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This week provided us the opportunity to come together as a staff and as a school community this week at Chardon High School. The first two days of this week were filled with team-building exercises that provided moments to purge the past, and build the future. Our team feels energized for the beginning of the school year.

On Tuesday, our student leaders welcomed hundreds of new students to the high school with a picnic party followed by a class meeting and guided tours by our student leaders. It was amazing to see so many students come to this event!

On opening day, we welcomed our students back to school! After a brief summer of planning for this day- we welcomed over 1,100 students back into the routine of academics. The students have been outstanding and our supportive staff has walked beside all of the students throughout the day guiding them.

I have to say this in conclusion to the opening. I have never experienced such a warm, positive, respectful, and attentive group of students than this eighth grade class. They were absolutely perfect during a 30-minute class meeting on Thursday.  Thirty minutes at any age is hard to stay still--but, that moment will stay with me for a long time. We will continue with our presentations on Friday, Monday, and Tuesday to close out the grade levels.

Friday Night Football is Back

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Just a reminder of our last football game...

Schedule for Next Week

August 23rd             White Day Schedule - 10th Grade Meeting during Topper Time

August 24th             White Day Schedule - 11th Grade Meeting during Topper Time

August 25th            Red Day Schedule - Late Start with Periods 2, 4, 6
                                         Picture Day (Make-up date: TBD)
                                         9th and 11th Hearing / Vision Screening

August 26th            Black Day Schedule - Periods 1, 3, 5, 7

August 27th            Regular White Day Schedule

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Family Quick Reference Guide

This document is the quick reference guide that was sent to all families to begin the year.  It is filled with important information to best prepare you for the year.

Transportation

Link--Communication sent by  the Transportation Department on August 11, 2021

Chardon High School
For students at Chardon High School (grades 8-12) being dropped off and/or picked up, the procedures remain the same as last year.  Parents dropping-off/picking-up at Chardon High School enter the school campus via Maple Avenue, drive in front of the high school, and exit the campus via Memorial Drive onto Chardon Avenue.

Students at Chardon High School (grades 8-12) riding the school bus will enter the school building via the 200 hallway entrance (via the transportation compound).  School buses will be staged for students in the afternoon in front of the high school, on Memorial Drive, and in the Alcan; and will exit the campus both via North Street and Memorial Drive.

All Parents/Guardians

Please be mindful of the following:
  • Students (grades 8-12) at Chardon High School will be dismissed at 2:25 PM.  Parents picking up high school students will stage behind the busses between 2:32-2:37 PM. When the busses leave at 2:32 PM, traffic flow will proceed through the main drive. Parents may NOT enter Maple Elementary while waiting to enter the main driveway. Student drivers will use the east exit (4 doors) through the staff lot to the student lot.  Parents will not use this drive for afternoon pickup for student safety. 
  • Student drivers will use the north gate and exit towards Canfield after school. The South gate will be closed for students who are walking across the crosswalk.
  • Student drivers- Please place your parking pass on your front window and make sure it is visible.
  • The first two poles of parking are for Senior Mentors.
*Important: While construction takes place on Chardon Avenue, please be mindful of detours along with providing yourself enough time to enter the school campus timely. 
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Best in the Land

The Hilltopper marching band will open their season with a “Believe” show. Their opening downfield number is Do You Believe in Love by Huey Lewis and the News, the Topperette feature is I’m a Believer by the Monkees, and the closer features the Majorettes and a band dance in Don’t Stop Believin’ by journey. The band will also be adding the NFL on Fox theme to their pregame music lineup.
The Hilltopper shout out video is from Jonathan Cain, Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame inductee and member of the rock group, Journey. (The video was taken by parent Jonathan Williams, official White House photographer for former vice president Pence.) Cain is referencing David Williams, freshman trumpet player at the beginning, and the Hilltoppers Believe Show which includes Journey’s Don’t Stop Believin.

​Principal Podcast: Season 3- Episode 2- Captains of the Crazies

Yearbook News

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We will keep you posted about the delivery date for the 2020-2021 Yearbook. Stay tuned to the Week in Reflection for the latest dates and delivery days.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE for senior pictures are Friday, JANUARY 21, 2022

Requirements for your senior picture:
  • Pictures can be taken with the professional photographer of your choice. 
  • Your picture must be a head and shoulder shot.  If your picture does not meet this requirement,   we reserve the right to crop your picture accordingly. 
  • It is recommended/preferred for the picture to have a simple background.  The picture can be taken indoors or outdoors.
  • If submitted in color, your picture will be printed in color.
  • There should not be props in the picture. We will not accept pictures with hands touching the face or head.  No hats allowed.

Submitting your senior picture:  
  • Email your picture to daniel.chenoweth@chardonschools.org (please do NOT reduce quality of photos when sent - at least 300 dpi)
  • Send your picture to the high school on a CD as a “.jpeg” file.
  • Last resort option, submit a wallet size hard copy photo to the high school office.  

Note:  Digital submissions are much preferred and strongly recommended in order to preserve quality of the photos.

Topper Bistro Lunch Menu

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 Monday
Hilltopper Bowl
Popcorn Chicken 
Mashed Potatoes 
Homemade Gravy 
Steamed Corn
Applesauce
Chicken Patty Sandwich
Cheeseburgers
Asst. Pizza
    Ice cream for sale!!

Tuesday 
Nachos
Beef Taco Meat
Mexican Rice
Black Beans
Apples 
Chicken Patty Sandwich
Cheeseburgers
 Asst. Pizza  

Wednesday
Pasta Time 
Rotini Pasta with
Alfredo or Meatsauce
Garlic Toast
Steamed Broccoli
Frozen Treat
Chicken Patty Sandwich
Cheeseburgers
Asst. Pizza 

Thursday
Sweet and Sour Chicken 
Steamed Rice
Green Beans
Mixed Fruit
Granola Bar
Chicken Patty Sandwich
Cheeseburgers
 
Friday
Hilltoppers dogs
French Fries
Chilled Pears
Goldfish Grahams
Chicken Patty Sandwich
Cheeseburgers
 Asst. Pizza
 

Model UN

9-12th grade CHARDON MODEL UNITED NATIONS TEAM
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Model UN is a unique, interactive program that brings world affairs alive for students. Through participation in Model UN simulations, students achieve global learning objectives. They are empowered to investigate the world, recognize different perspectives, communicate ideas to diverse audiences, and apply what they learn creatively during research, debate, and conference time.  9-12th CHS students have the opportunity to attend several conferences throughout the year, where they interact with students from different schools in Lake, Cuyahoga, Lorain, Geauga and Summit counties.

First Meeting will be after school on Thursday, August 26th immediately after school in Room 210.  Please contact Mrs. Niedzwiecki with questions.
Have a beautiful weekend with family and friends!

​Douglas Murray, Principal

Family Resources

Mr. Murray’s YouTube Page

Video Announcements: Link for the Morning Announcements

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 (Work in Progress)

Student Acceptable Use Policy (All Students Must Sign)

Chardon High School Google Calendar

Chardon Athletics Sports Calendar

Remind101 Text Message:  https://www.remind.com/join/chs21-22

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