The Week in Reflection: 9/16

9/12/2022

The Week in Reflection: 9/16

What's our Why?

For the past ten years, I have served on the administrative team in Chardon. I love every second of what I do at Chardon High School and I am deeply humbled at the direction we are moving. Every day is a new experience for us with 1,175 students and 80 staff members in the building and a new day to get better and be better. The focus on our mission is the heart of our daily decisions through a lens of our core values. We have accomplished so many extraordinary tasks that build upon and refine the treasured traditions and outcomes of being a graduate of Chardon High School. The image above is a reference to our why, our how, and what we do to accomplish our goals to assist every student to their individual purpose.

Working each day with a compass and a purpose drives the standards that we teach and the climate that we create at Chardon. We have something special here...and it didn't happen by chance nor are we going to lose it. We are a family, and a community of learners. Leadership is organic. Leadership is intentional, shared, and reciprocal. The teachers work so well together and the students share in the construction of their learning. It is hard work that truly prepares students for the 4E's that we preach: Employment, Enrollment, Enlistment, and Entrepreneurship.

Teaching is my passion. My purpose is to serve and inspire others to find theirs in any capacity that I can encounter students and staff. Our teachers encapsulate so many roles each day. They are not only licensed educators--they are counselors, caretakers, facilitators, leaders, guides, planners, collaborators, statisticians, mothers, fathers, sons, and daughters; a vessel of knowledge and experiences who serve and are often underappreciated.

As Walt Whitman wrote, "Happiness, not in another place but this place...not for another hour, but this hour." Living for today and preparing for tomorrow allows us to seize today's goals and plan for tomorrow's outcomes. It takes many hands to make this work every single day.

In the noisy world that we live in, it is important to listen, prepare, and accomplish the goals that we set forth without being swayed by the noise. When we collectively work together on our mission, values, and vision--we create the outcomes we all desire. Let's continue to stay focused on our purpose and the outcomes will be many to our shared goals.

Homecoming Tickets: Last chance to buy tickets- ENDS at 2:40 PM

Chardon High School Hollywood Theme:
Homecoming 2022
Saturday, September 17th at 7:00- 10:30 PM
Grades 9-12

CHARDON HIGH SCHOOL
151 Chardon Avenue, Chardon, OH 44024

Event Policy: EXPECTED STUDENT BEHAVIOR Students will follow all applicable school rules as outlined in the CHS Student Handbook. Students will show respect and be courteous towards all students, faculty, and chaperones. Sexually explicit/provocative dancing is strictly prohibited. No excessive public displays of affection. Any student or guest suspected of being under the influence of any controlled substance, or in possession of tobacco or any controlled substance, is subject to removal from the dance, emergency expulsion, and criminal prosecution. No 8th graders or guests over the age of 20 may attend the dance. CONSEQUENCES Students violating the CHS Dance Code of Conduct will be given one verbal warning. With their second warning, they will be asked to leave the dance. There will be no refunds given for students asked to leave before the end of the dance. Removal from the dance may affect future school disciplinary action, and/or school dance privileges.

Dance Guest Form (ALL NON CHS GUESTS)- also available in the main office.

9-12 students--Your Student ID is your passcode

Tickets are on SALE beginning on Friday, September 2 (7:00 AM)-September 16 (2:40 PM). No tickets are sold after those hours--nor at the door.

Read this document online.

Homecoming Court

Friday, September 16, provides the 1st all school assembly since the fall of 2020! All grades will be reporting the assembly at 8:57 AM. The assembly follows the tradition of the court of walking in front of their peers. The drumline will be playing, and we will share the voting procedures with the students in grades 8-12. Check out the videos below to see the creativity of our court.

Homecoming Videos

Servant Leaders

Last Friday, students from Actively Caring for People, the Interact Club, and leadership organizations shared their learning experiences with the students from Broadmoor school. The student volunteers assisted students, talked to students, and played with children on the playground at Garfield Park.

We are so proud of the compassion, humility, and servant leadership that our students displayed during their visit. Students and staff came away with a better understanding of our their uniqueness and a greater appreciation for living life to the fullest.

"We just came from the Broadmoor Preschool picnic at Garfield Park. The Chardon student my child was paired with did an excellent job keeping my daughter occupied and safe. My daughter is 3 and she is a ball of energy. The CHS student paired with my daughter is to be commended for having a great attitude, being kind and playing with my daughter."
-Broadmoor Parent

The U.S. Army mobile exhibit

The U.S. Army mobile exhibit came to Chardon High School on Monday thanks to the collaboration of John Cameron Niehus and the US Army. This opportunity provided students in Physical Education, Health, and History students engaging and hands-on flight orientation simulations! Thank you to the U.S. Army for making this extraordinary event possible.

The Schedule for Next Week

CHS Principal Podcast: S4: E5- Meet your Soccer Captains

Presentation at CHS

Click for more photos

On Wednesday, September 16, Chardon High School hosted the annual State of the Schools presentation in collaboration with the Chardon Area Chamber of Commerce. As the host of this event, I was so moved by the exceptional leadership of our students and staff members who share all of the ways that we connect our students to the 4E's: Enrollment, Employment, Enlistment, Entrepreneurship.

Agenda that was covered:
11:30 AM       Arrival, Networking and Luncheon
12:10 PM   Presentation: Dr. Michael Hanlon - State of the Schools
12:35 PM      Panel Presentation: 4 E’s and Community Connections
            Questions and Answers
12:45 PM      Gallery Walk/ Networking
1:00 PM        Conclusion

Presenters:

Administration:               Dr. Michael Hanlon
Chardon Early Learning Center:        Amy Ridgeway, Kristen Sironen
Board of Education:           CJ Paterniti
Chardon Middle School:         Brent Hilston, Shalyn Swick, Jackie Brown; Students
Chardon High School: Tracey Britt, Kim Butala, Jason Hall, Amber Yeager, Al Herner, Dan Chenoweth, Rob Mizen; Students
Representatives

Chardon High School            C.R.E.W, Engineering, STEM, AHLI, CCP, AC4P
Chardon Middle School            Robotics, Professional Learning Communities, Junior Achievement
Chardon Early Learning Center       4E Exploration

Yearbook News: Senior Tributes

The 2021-2022 Yearbooks are in. Please give the Yearbook staff some time to sort through all of them and prepare them for distribution.

Pre-order a 2022-2023 Yearbook
SUBMISSION DEADLINE for senior pictures are Friday, JANUARY 27, 2023

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.

Band Bash- Solon

Last Saturday, The Best Band in the Land made their way to Solon to perform at the annual Band Bash which highlights many local band performing their opening shows for all fans! The Hilltopper Marching Band earned a great crowd reaction at the Solon Band Bash. "Shatter the Silence" featured bands from James A. Garfield, North Olmsted, Lakeside, Twinsburg, Madison, Orange, Solon, and Chardon. Chardon's show included Get It On, Sing Sing Sing (featuring the Topperettes), Wipeout (featuring the Majorettes, Drum Line, and a band dance), and the CHS Fight Song. Thank you to Mr. Siko, Mrs. Juker, and the Crescendo Club for sharing these awesome photos with me.

Art Piece of the Week

Avery Ivanovics, Grade 10

Topper Bistro Lunch Menu

National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. We are using this month to raise awareness and break the stigma around mental health and suicide prevention. Knowing how to reach out and get help for oneself or a friend can make a major difference for someone.

If you or someone you know needs support, help is only a quick call away.
24/7 Hotlines answered by trained counselors
988 - call or text To chat 988lifeline.org
440-285-5665 - Geauga County Copeline
Text 4Hope to 741 741

Save the Date: FAFSA NIGHT (September 26 at 6:30 PM)

This is an exciting year for you and your son/daughter but along with that comes many questions and decisions. We are here to help guide you through this process. The guidance office is hosting a FAFSA night to assist with this process and answer questions about the process.

Financial Aid Night will be held September 26th at 6:30 pm in the presentation area of the media center. A LEAF representative will be explaining the FAFSA process and will break down the various types of financial aid available.

8th Grade Dance! Lights Out Frights Out --October 29

We have amazing parents! Our 8th grade parents are very connected to their kids and are planning an extraordinary event for the 8th grade class! See below for details. If you are interested in helping out or have questions, please contact Amanda Jonovich (440) 382-7904 or Jessica Rivera at (440) 478-3988

The goal is to have our 8th Grade Executive Student Council Officers aligned to assist and have fun with this great event

Resources and Links

Have a beautiful weekend with your family and friends!

Douglas Murray, Principal

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