Chartwell School: The Bulldog Bark
Weekly Newsletter for Chartwell Families
September 8, 2022
What's In This Newsletter
Thank you to all our families for your support and engagement in this first week of the 2022-23 school year! If you missed previous issues of the Bulldog Bark, you can find the archives here.
IMPORTANT & TIME SENSITIVE:
**Health forms for HIGH SCHOOL Field Experience or opt-out DUE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12** (LINKS BELOW)
Join the Chartwell Walking Team this Sunday!
What's New This Week:
- Updated: COVID Guidelines for Week of September 12
- T-shirt Distribution Update (LMS)
- TONIGHT: Back to School Nights in September (LS -September 8; MS/HS - September 15)!
- AIM for Mental Health Walk - Join the Chartwell Team! (September 11, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
- High School CFN Potluck and Beach Party - Tuesday, September 13
- CFN Night Out - Friday, September 30 - 6:00 pm (more details to come)
- Holidays We Celebrate Form
REMINDER: Complete HS Field Experience Forms - Deadline for Forms or Opt-Out is Monday, September 12
Health Forms
Required Health Form (English)
Required Health Form (Spanish)
Please email Amanda Zonghi, Assistant Director of the High School. at azonghi@chartwell.org if your child is unable to attend this field experience.
High School Overnight Field Experience: Updated Details
Please note: All bags will be checked by Chartwell faculty and staff for any items in violation of our Student Handbook policies prior to boarding the buses on September 20.
Students Not Attending the CIMI Trip:
- Are expected to come to school for the regular school hours of 8:30 am - 3:05 pm (an absence without a doctor's note is considered an unexcused absence)
- Will work with high school teachers to complete assignments designed especially for them
- Should bring their laptops, lunch, and all usual school supplies each day
- Should bring or wear sneakers or other athletic shoes
Who: All High Students (9th-12th)
When: Tuesday, September 20 through Friday, September 23
Where: College Tour & CIMI FoxLanding on Catalina Island
Monday, September 12 - Deadline for Health Forms or Opt Out
Tuesday, September 20 - Leave from Chartwell Campus; time TBD
Friday, September 23 - Returning to Chartwell Campus after 10:00 pm
We will be traveling by charter bus to Long Beach enjoying a College Tour along the way. We will stay in a hotel on September 20 to catch the ferry by 8:00 am on Wednesday, September 21 for Catalina Island.
Program activities:
Ocean Kayaking
Oceanography/Plankton/Tidepool Laboratories
High & Low Rope Initiatives
Hiking & Climbing Wall
Squid Dissection
Environmental Awareness
A presentation about the Field Experience was shared with students this week.
Please email Amanda Zonghi, Assistant Director of the High School if your child is unable to attend this field experience. azonghi@chartwell.org
Website: https://cimi.org/fox-landing/
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9Uawk7WFNU
Return Health Forms by September 12, 2022
Health Forms
Required Health Form (English)
Required Health Form (Spanish)
Packing List
Week of September 12: COVID Update
For the week of September 12, here are the current Chartwell guidelines:
Indoor masking will be strongly recommended but not required beginning August 22
Testing will be offered by request. Please send an email to Roz Harris if you would like your child tested for COVID.
If Your Child Tests Positive
Chartwell will follow the California Department of Health Isolation and Quarantine Guidelines for students, faculty, and staff who test positive for COVID.
T-shirt Distribution Update - Lower and Middle School
Long sleeve orders have also arrived and will be available during Back to School Night for your division (if you requested a long-sleeve shirt.)
If you have any questions, email Elena Mueller at emueller@chartwell.org.
High School CFN Beach Blanket Social and Potluck
UPCOMING CHARTWELL EVENTS
Back to School Nights - Lower School BTSN Tonight!
LOWER DIVISION
Thursday, September 8
3:15 pm - 6:00 pm
General pick-up and arrival at 3:15 pm. Program begins at 3:30 pm.
**Students can stay after school to enjoy a movie or outside activities. There will be child care and snacks for lower school students so parents and guardians can participate in the program.**
MIDDLE and HIGH SCHOOL DIVISIONS (NEW DATE!)
Thursday, September 15
3:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Middle School students at Chartwell are invited and expected to attend Back to School Night along with their parents/caregivers. Participating in this shared experience is an important step for our students as they take on increased personal responsibility for their learning during their middle school years and in preparation for high school. We look forward to seeing everyone next week!
Child care will be available for Chartwell lower school students with siblings in the middle or high schools.
Walk with Chartwell to Support Mental Health Awareness!
All members of our Chartwell community are invited to join our school walk team on Sunday, September 11 at 1:00 pm as we walk to support mental health awareness in our community.
AIM for Awareness Walk + Rally raises awareness of youth mental health by including resources and services offered by local community organizations. The aim is to help youth NOW with fun activities and critical mental health resources.
This event will feature exhibitors, speakers, food and beverage, games, activities, and more!
All adults and high school students who sign-up for the walk will receive a Chartwell t-shirt to wear for the walk. Our lower and middle school students are encouraged to wear their cohort-colored t-shirt.
There is a $25 registration fee for adults; $10 for children under 18. The event takes place at Lovers Point Park in Pacific Grove.
REPEATED FROM LAST WEEK
Holidays and Traditions
Calendar of Upcoming Events
Thursday, September 8 - Back to School Night - LS, 3:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunday, September 11 - AIM Walk for Mental Health, 1:00 p - 4:00 pm
Tuesday, September 13 - CFN High School Potluck and Beach Party, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Thursday, September 15 - Back to School Night - MS/HS, 3:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Tuesday, September 20 - Friday, September 23 - HS Field Experience
Friday, September 30 - CFN Night Out!
How to View A Translated Version of The Bark
The Chartwell Bulldog Bark can be translated into many languages. Here's how to use its accessibility features:
When you receive The Bark, you will need to open the online version of the newsletter by clicking anywhere on the emailed image of the newsletter or the "Translate" button at the top of the email.
This will redirect you to the online newsletter where you can find the Accessibility Bar and the "Translate" option in the top right corner.
Cómo ver una versión en español de The Bark
Cuando reciba The Bark, deberá abrir la versión en línea del boletín haciendo clic en cualquier lugar de la imagen enviada por correo electrónico del boletín o en el botón "Traducir" en la parte superior del correo electrónico.
Esto le redirigirá al boletín en línea donde puede encontrar la barra de accesibilidad y la opción "Traducir" en la esquina superior derecha.
Questions?
If you have questions for us, please contact one of the following Chartwell Team Members:
Head of School, Danielle Patterson: dpatterson@chartwell.org
Director of Teaching and Learning, Jodi Amaditz: jamaditz@chartwell.org
Assistant Director of Lower School, Katherine Kanaski: kkanaski@chartwell.org
Assistant Director of Middle School, Karla Bell: kbell@chartwell.org
Assistant Director of the High School, Amanda Zonghi: azonghi@chartwell.org
Director of STEAM and EdTech, Sandra Varajic: svarajic@chartwell.org
Director of Student Support: Billy Swift bswift@chartwell.org
Director of Campus Management and Safety, John Langrill: jlangrill@chartwell.org
Director of Advancement and Communications, Elena Mueller: emueller@chartwell.org
Director of Athletics: Rory Patterson rpatterson@chartwell.org
Technical Support: techsupport@chartwell.org