The Bulldog Bark
Chartwell School Weekly News and Highlights
October, 24th 2019
We are looking forward to family teacher conferences next week. Lower and Middle School Conference times were sent out by homeroom teachers. Optional High School Conference times are available online (see link below in the high school section). We're looking forward to seeing many of you next week!
All School News & Updates
Upcoming Events
10/25- Positive Parenting Workshop with Kim Biggio, Professional Parent Educator
12:00 Noon: Note NEW time. In response to many requests, most Friday Workshops will now begin at Noon. Bring a bag lunch and join other Chartwell parents and friends for this informative workshop. Kim is a warm, funny, engaging presenter who will offer clear, practical parenting strategies and answer your questions, too.
(See the link for the full schedule of workshops at the bottom of this Bark.)
10/30-11/1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CONFERENCE DAYS
- Family Conferences will take place from October 30 to November 1
- NOON DISMISSAL EACH DAY
- NO After School Homework Program for Lower, Middle or High School
- Childcare is AVAILABLE on the day of your conference. If your conference is later in the afternoon, your student is welcome to stay.
Book Fair
The Scholastic BOOK FAIR is next week!
Monday, October 28th through Friday, November 1st
Students can shop during drop-off, recess, lunch and pick-up. Parents are welcome to come and shop during drop-off & pickup (books make great holiday and birthday presents).
NEW buying option - eWallet which is a safe and convenient digital payment option for your student to shop the book fair CASH-FREE!
- easily fund using a credit card, and parents can set a spending limit
- free to set up and unused funds are released back to the cardholder
- a convenient way for extended family members to fund student accounts
How to set up an eWallet account:
- Go to bookfairs.scholastic.com
- Search by entering "Chartwell"
- On the green bar, click on "Get Started"
- Click on "Go To eWallet"
- Sign In (if you already have an account) OR Register a new account
- Enter needed information
- PRINTOUT the eWallet VOUCHER
Any questions? Email Judy Tsuchitani at judy_ramos@yahoo.com
Chartwell Family Network (CFN)
Save Date - Saturday, Nov 2nd, 5:30 PM Family Potluck and Movie Night. See the details above.
Lower School News and Highlights
Middle School Sporting Events
Cross Country
Friday, Oct 25th XC Meet 4: 00 pm @ Carmel Middle School
XC Championship meet is Tuesday, Oct 29th, (instead of Nov. 1st)
MTJAL Championships 4:00 pm @ Carmel Middle School
Bowling
Fridays @ Monterey Lanes
SEAD- Social Emotional Academic Development
Chavez Class Rangolis
Alternative Methods for Math
Handsfree Virtual Reality
High School News & Highlights
College Applications & Deadlines
Lamb Heart & Lung Dissections in Anatomy & Physiology Class
Community Alert - Suspected Fentanyl Overdoses
Over the last week, Monterey Peninsula law enforcement agencies have been dispatched to an increasing number of calls related to overdoses of counterfeit drugs suspected of containing fentanyl. Since Friday, October 18, 2019, the past several days, law enforcement has been made aware of five overdoses on the peninsula. It is suspected there are additional unreported overdoses. In one extremely tragic instance a juvenile female died.
In some of the reported overdose instances, individuals related taking what they believed were 30 mg oxycodone or Percocet pills. On September 30, 2019, Monterey County issued a press release regarding similar pills being found to contain fentanyl [...] Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opiate which can cause respiratory distress and death. Fentanyl is odorless and tasteless and law enforcement is beginning to see it laced into other drugs to increase potency.
Public Safety and medical personnel view this issue as a grave danger and while parents should discuss this with their teenaged children, everyone should be talking about this issue with their loved ones to ensure people understand the danger of taking non-prescribed medications. While this media release focuses on potential counterfeit pills [...] there is severe danger in taking any prescription medication that has not been prescribed to that individual and obtained from a legitimate pharmacy.
In addition to this public safety advisory, Law enforcement is actively investigating the criminal aspect of selling/providing the counterfeit pills. PRVNT is assisting in the investigation of these overdoses and anyone with information is encouraged to call investigators at 831-646-6926 or if you wish to remain anonymous contact the Tip-Line at 831-646-3840.
Progress Reports and CEPs
Mr. K Teaching Max to Build a Guitar
Optional Family Conferences for High School
Interested in more Workshops?
THE PEAR
The Pear is coming!
Mark your calendars! Friday evening, December 6, 2019, Chartwell will hold our annual fundraising event, The Pear, at the Monterey Peninsula Country Club in Pebble Beach. During this single evening, donors generously contribute funds to support our programs and our need-based financial aid awards. You should have received an invitation in the mail.