Chartwell School: The Bulldog Bark
From: The Administration Office
February 18, 2021
Lower and Middle School After School Reminder
Lower School: 2:15-3:00 pm Tu/Th Drama
Middle School: 3:15-4:00 pm Tu/Th Music
Middle School: 3:15-4:00 pm Tu/Th Biking and Basketball Training
High School Updates
Tomorrow our high school students will be back on campus. They will attend their Period 5 and 6 classes in-person outside (masked and distanced). The only exception is Spanish 3, which will be on Zoom.
Students are reminded to:
Wear their cohort shirt or a solid sweatshirt of that color (no prints or big logos)
Bring their backpack with standard school supplies (paper, pencils, etc)
Bring the books needed for periods 5 and 6 classes (Pride & Prejudice, The Awakening, The Searcher)
Charge their laptops tonight as we will be working outside
Bring a water bottle
Bring a lunch or snacks if desired; pizza and salad will be provided at lunch!
Ensure that both sides of their insurance card AND the form have been submitted if they want to do COVID testing.
CHARTWELL FAMILY NETWORK NEWS
Chartwell Interest Survey
Thank you for taking the interest survey! Our families are amazing with such a wide range of interests! Almost all of our Chartwell families participated and suggested ways to connect, laugh, and learn. Stay tuned as we will send out the results and design safe opportunities to get together. Again, thank you for helping to build community!
Email cfn@chartwell.org with any questions.
CFN Connections
Google Groups - Chartwell Family Biking Group
Last Saturday, we had another group ride that had 15 riders even in the rain. Our Chartwell families ROCK! To communicate better, we have set up a Google group. If you expressed interest in biking, you should receive an invitation to this closed group over the weekend! If you didn’t select biking as a family interest but would like to be included, please send an email to CFN@chartwell.org and we will add you.
Do you use Facebook? CFN has a private group and would love for you to connect! As with all CFN groups, it is for current parents, staff, and faculty. Request access. Search for Chartwell Family Network)
Homeroom Champions
All lower and middle school classes have a Homeroom Champion that has graciously offered to help connect the families in their homerooms. You should have recently received an email or text from them. The high school is unique and we are finding ways to connect through the advisor groups.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Summer Extended Year Program - Registration Open!
The CORE Summer Program begins June 18 (required orientation) and runs for four weeks, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm (June 21 - July 16.) There are several online and on-campus afternoon options, as well.
Details about the CORE program, which extends skills over the summer in literacy, mathematics and STEAM, and registration information can be found at www.chartwell.org/summer
CLASSROOM SNAPSHOTS
Artist of the Week: Nathaniel Birks
Acrylic on paper
Inspired by the style of Alma Woodsey Thomas, an American painter
The Chartwell Cup Begins!
Over the past month, three different classes have been engaged in learning and developing their hockey during PE. Each of these three classes will form a team and will challenge each other in a class vs. class hockey tournament. Coach Reggie has dubbed this the "Chartwell Cup."
What a View!
Ms. Garcia's class took advantage of the clear skies this week and completed a nature hike to the water tower this week.
Ready for Perseverance
Students in Mrs. Phllips class dressed up in space suits and NASA themed outfits as they awaited the landing of Perseverance.
Mr. Popper's Penguins Experiment
Ms. McClelland's class wrapped up Mr. Popper's Penguins with an experiment on penguin blubber
Hands-On Math Learning
Mrs. Benjamin's and Ms. McClelland's math classes applied their skills in a math obstacle course.
What Makes a Leader?
Kolejka vs Monopoly
A Historical Moment
Students gathered outside McMahan Hall today to witness a memorable moment as Perseverance landed on Mars. Teachers were there to help explain the process as the landing unfolded.
Learning Math is Fun
PARENT RESOURCES
Recommit to the Chartwell Family Pledge
Returning to live school is not without risk. As a community, we must work together to foster the safety of our students, parents, faculty and staff. In light of the current statistics and increase in cases in California, we are asking our families to review and recommit to following specific community guidelines while we slowly and safely return to campus. Please review the below “pledge” and, for the safety of our faculty, students, parents, and community, uphold the following commitments on a daily basis:
Conduct a health and symptom screening before your child leaves home each day. Keep your child home when they are sick or exhibiting symptoms of general illness. If the temperature reads 100.4 or above, keep your child at home for the day. A temperature check will be done upon arrival at school, and students with temperatures in this range will be sent home.
Wear a mask or cloth face covering to minimize risks to others when out in public, and clean and sanitize them often.
Come to school directly from home, and return home after school, minimizing stops to essential errands when possible.
Limit your child’s outside of school engagement to only immediate family or students in the same cohort.
Wash hands frequently.
Avoid unnecessary travel this includes visits to or from family and friends in other parts of California, out of state, or out of the country. We will not accommodate students who miss school due to unnecessary travel.
If travel is necessary you must notify us and self-isolate for 10 days after traveling. Your child cannot come to school during this time.
Avoid all gatherings and events - especially those where people are not adhering to state and local safety guidance.
Self-report to Chartwell immediately if your child or a member of your household has been exposed to COVID-19.
Wear masks (adults and children) when carpooling, with windows open if possible. Masks are required to be double layered and cover the nose and mouth,
Abstain from the practice of providing fever reducing medicines for the purpose of sending your child to school.
Not following the guidelines of the Chartwell Family Pledge may put others at considerable risk. We ask all members of our community to embrace with positivity and an open mind the changes required this school year, understanding that because of COVID-19, our learning spaces, activities, and other events may look and feel different than in other school years.
If you do not feel you can follow these guidelines, we encourage you to continue with the online learning model. Thank you for being part of our community and working with us to bring our students back together, where they learn and grow best.
Chartwell Support Site
We encourage everyone to visit this site created by our STEAM Director, Topher Mueller. He is the mastermind behind the creation of our Distance Learning Platform. You will find the most up to date information regarding the 2020-2021 school year, answers to frequently asked questions, and technology tutorials to support distance learning from home.
Important Dates for the 20-21 School Year
School Calendar 2020-2021: Link
2021
February 19: COVID Testing Day - On Campus
April 5-12: Spring Break - No Classes
April 13: Students return to campus and classes resume
May 31: Memorial Day - No Classes
June 7-9: Parent-Teacher Conferences
June 9 - 8th Grade Ceremony
June 10: Last day of school LMS; Transition Ceremony
June 11: Last day of school and Graduation for High School/ Retrospectives
Faculty Birthdays (January - February)
Rory Patterson 1/29
John Langrill & Emily Garber 2/5
Patti Kirshner 2/14 (Valentine's Day!)
Nicole Buice 2/18
JUST FOR FUN
Giant Pandas Playing in the Snow
This week, take a moment to enjoy giant pandas Mei Xiang and Tian Tian playing in the snow at the National Zoo.
Questions?
If you have questions for us, please contact one of the following Chartwell Team Members:
Head of School, Kate Mulligan: kmulligan@chartwell.org
Director of Lower and Middle Schools, Jodi Amaditz: jamaditz@chartwell.org
Director of High School, Alyse LeValley: alevalley@chartwell.org
Director of Outreach and Family Engagement, Danielle Patterson: dpatterson@chartwell.org
Director of Campus Management and Safety, John Langrill: jlangrill@chartwell.org
Director of Advancement and Communications, Elena Mueller: emueller@chartwell.org
Technical Support: John Langrill at jlangrill@chartwell.org or Topher Mueller at tmueller@chartwell.org