Notes from the Middle
March 22, 2024
Chardon Middle School
Principal - Mr. Adam Tomco
Asst. Principal - Ms. Tracy Paroubek
School Nurse - Mrs. Jennifer Trittschuh
Secretary - Mrs. Diana Norris
Building Clerk - Mrs. Dana Shutty
Clerical Assistant - Mrs. Elaine Cressman
Library/Technology - Mrs. Nancy McFaul
ATTENDANCE LINE: 440-285-4062
Email: adam.tomco@chardonschools.org
Website: www.chardonschools.org
Location: 424 North Street, Chardon, OH, USA
Phone: 440-285-4057
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear CMS Families,
HAPPY SPRING BREAK. Whether you're planning a getaway to a sunny destination or enjoying time at home, take this opportunity to connect with family and friends, and unwind.
A quick reminder that Chromebooks will remain at school over the break.
Please note that school will resume on April 02, and I look forward to seeing everyone refreshed and ready to tackle the remainder of the school year together.
Safe travels.
JUST RUN
Once again, CMS will be participating in JUST RUN LAKE COUNTY youth fitness program. This program focuses on nutrition, exercise, and making healthy lifestyle choices. JUST RUN is open to students in grades 4-7. The first practice is THURSDAY, April 04. Practices will take place after school every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00-4:15. If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Stewart, suzanne.stewart@chardonschools.org The club will be limited to 50 participants on a first come, first serve basis. If you are interested in volunteering during practices please reach out to Mrs. Stewart.
Mr. Tomco
6 Named to OMEA District 7 MS Honor Band
Congratulations to six (6) Chardon students on their selection for the Ohio Music Education Association's District 7 Middle School Honor Band 2024 (Feb. 29-March 1)— a prestigious musical experience hosting approximately 100 students from nearly 25 Northeast Ohio schools each year.
Thank you to Chardon High School Band Director Melissa Lichtler and Chardon Middle School Band Director Michelle Watson for their leadership of Chardon students in this learning and performance opportunity and to Chardon Crescendo Club for generously sponsoring the students' entry fees.
This year's event was held at the Mentor Performing Arts Center with Honor Band members including:
8th Grade Hilltoppers
- Nathan Brockway (tuba)
- Charlie Patterson (tuba)
- Nicholas Saakov (clarinet)
7th-Grade Hilltoppers
- Sean Howser - (percussion) - photo n/a
- Sarah McBride (saxophone)
- Adrianna Yaney (clarinet)
CHARDON GOES TO THE MUSICALS
Chardon Goes to the Musicals is excited to announce ticket sales for Back to the Future and MJ. Money is due to Crescendo Club via Elizabeth Fullerman by Tuesday, April 16. Tickets will be distributed prior to the end of school.
Cleveland's own Playhouse Square is the second-largest theater district outside of Broadway. Over the years, Chardon Goes to the Musicals has sold hundreds of tickets. A reminder this is not a fundraiser, but simply a way for community members to obtain tickets at discounted prices.
SPRING DRAMA CLUB
WHO: Chardon Middle School Grades 4-7
WHAT: CMS Drama Spring Session
WHERE: CMS Cafeteria and LGIR
WHEN: April 1 - May 20, every Monday and Wednesday, 2:50 - 4:30
HOW: Sign up using the form below. There is a cost for Drama Club, $85 and that will be applied to your student fees account.
The club will finish with a show on Monday, May 20, 6:30 PM, in the CMS LGIR.
FROM NUTRITION SERVICES
Going forward, if your child's account is more than $10 in the red, they will only be able to get lunch. Breakfast will not be served to them. If you have a large outstanding debt, please send your child to school with breakfast in the morning. To add money to your child's account, log on to Infinite Campus and look at your balances. You can pay lunch fees in a number of ways:
1. Online right in IC with a credit card.
2. With cash given to the lunch ladies in the kitchen.
Please do not send large sums of cash to school with your child.
7th-Grader Scores Excellent Rating at Science Fair
Exemplifying the Portrait of a Hilltopper traits of Commitment, Critical Thinking and Continuous Learner (+MORE!), Chardon Middle School seventh-grade student Addison Fabian invested her Saturday — March 16 — in The Ohio Academy of Science District 5 Science Day Fair at the University of Akron where she earned an EXCELLENT rating for her project, Molecular Gastronomy.
Addi was — impressively — just two points shy of a State qualification!
G-TV CHARDON EVENTS PAGE
STAY SAFE. SPEAK UP!
Chardon Local Schools partners with PublicSchoolWORKS to offer the Stay Safe. Speak UP! student safety and bullying prevention program. This 24/7, confidential reporting tool is available to students, parents, staff, and the community. Visit the link to learn about 3 easy ways to report and bookmark access to the tool.
Link to report an incident: https://bit.ly/chardonnewssssu
CMS PTO INFORMATION
6th/7th GLOW DANCE
Save the Date: 4th/5th grade Topperfest on Fri. April 12th after school & the volunteer/donation sign up for Topperfest
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0444A4AA22A7F49-48677012-topperfest
Check out the latest community flyers shared with Chardon Schools. Camps, Classes, Contests, Clubs, Sports +More! CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW!
K-12 Monthly Pledge Contest
Student Leadership Opportunity! Would your K-12 student like to lead the Pledge of Allegiance at a Board of Education meeting? Student leaders gain practice at public speaking; meet the Superintendent and Board President; and earn a Portrait of a Hilltopper certificate. Enter our monthly contest today for a chance to win! Use this link to signup: https://bit.ly/leadthepledge24
UPCOMING EVENTS
March 25-29: Spring Break-No School
April 1: No School, Conference Comp Day
April 3: PTO Meeting 4:30, CMS Media Center
April 8: No School - Solar Eclipse
April 9: CMS/CHS Jazz Concert
April 12: Topperfest-4th/5th Graders