The Chapman Chatter
CES Newsletter | Week of November 15, 2021
A Message from the Principal
Veterans Day 2021 gives us pause for thought of the honor, sacrifice and dedication given by our veterans. Thank you to our veterans for bravely doing what you were called to do so we can safely do what we are free to do. In honor of Veterans Day 2021, the Chapman students provided musical and vocal accompaniment to the slides of our very own Veterans. A special thank you to Mrs. Strong for making this happen!!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-dbZItgGlk3K_Yt6eiNT2E4MPaSHiLVg/view?usp=sharing
As the temperatures begin to drop, please be reminded that our students enjoy outdoor recess. Please be mindful about dressing with warm coats, hats gloves/mittens and boots if needed.
Thank you!
Mrs. Myers
PTA & Student Council Holiday Support for the Strongsville Food Bank - Donations Needed
PTA and CES Student Council are collecting hat/glove sets and socks for the Strongsville Food Bank sharing tree this holiday season. We are taking donations of new hats/gloves/socks for males and females ages 1-18. All donations can be placed in the donation box located in the main office. Donations will be collected through December 3rd. Thank you for supporting our community this holiday season.
5th Grade Recognition Photo Request
It is time to start working on the 5th grade recognition program and we need your help. We need one kindergarten picture of your child digitally sent to us through email. In the subject we ask that you write your child’s first and last name. If you only have a hard copy of the picture, use the google photo scan app to scan the picture and send it digitally to us.
Also, if you have any candid pictures from class parties, field trips, special events you may include these as well. We may not use all but will try to include as many as possible. We ask that these pictures be emailed by December 16, 2021.
Electronic pictures should be sent to:
Mrs. Adkins class
Jessica Smalheer at jsmalheer@sbcglobal.net
Mr. Zahar’s class
Melissa LePage at lepage527@hotmail.com
Thank you very much for making this program great!
Please reach out if you have any questions.
Chapman Virtual Art Night
Chapman Virtual Art Night Presented by Maggie & Ellie’s Pottery and the Chapman PTA - Snowman Canvas Painting!
When: Wednesday, December 8th, 2021 at 6:30 P.M.
Where: VIRTUAL! From the comfort of your own home!
Cost: $23.00 per person. Includes: Pre-traced canvas, paint, brush set, instructions, and virtual class.
To get into the holiday spirit we are offering a holiday painting class. The class will be virtual and all participants will get a virtual class link. Cost is $23.00 per person and will need be paid upfront to the Chapman PTA. Checks and cash accepted. All checks are to be made out to CHAPMAN PTA. All supplies can be picked up from Maggie & Ellie’s Pottery, 15155 Pearl Rd. (Strongsville), between Sunday, December 5th and Monday, December 6th OR Wednesday, December 8th.
Please contact Megan Murphy at mekmurphy82@gmail.com to schedule your student(s) and yourself or with any questions. ALL ORDERS DUE AND PAID FOR BY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3RD!
PRIDE FOCUS- RESPECT
Congratulations to our Chapman students who exemplified the meaning of RESPECT!!!
Counselor's Corner with Mr. Biehl
Important Dates for Your Calendars!
- 11/12 - End of the 1st Trimester
- 11/19 - Trimester 1 Report Cards available to parents in PASS
- 11/23 - OSU/Michigan spirit day
- 11/24-26 - No School; Thanksgiving Break
- 12/7-12/9- Winter Wonderland
BRIXOLOGY™ is back at the Strongsville Recreation Center for students ages 5 – 12 years & class starts next month!
This class offers a unique application of the engineering design process with custom builds designed with master LEGO® building and our very own Research and Development team! From carnival rides to drawing machines, mechanical animals to soaring towers, you’ll explore exciting engineering careers and develop creative problem-solving skills galore.
Register by calling the Strongsville Rec. front desk at 440-580-3260. Please register at least one week in advance.
Electrify Your Symphony - Friday, November 19
It Pays to Recycle Program!
Dance to Evolve Fall Hip-Hop Classes
DARE Calendar of Events
Join the Chapman PTA Today!
If you would like to join/rejoin the Chapman PTA for the 2021-2022 school year, please follow the link below to sign up and purchase. Prices are $5 for single membership/staff and $10 for family memberships. PTA has a fun year planned for students, families, and staff!
Join Chapman PTA HERE!
PTA Facebook Page
Meeting Dates
- November 11th @ 7:00
- December TBD
- January 13th @ 7:00
- February 10th @ 7:00
- March 10th @ 7:00
- April 14th @ 7:00
All Treats/Birthday Treats MUST Meet our Approved Food Guidelines (Repeat Item)
All foods being brought in must adhere to the District's Shared Foods Policy and must be checked in the office before going to the classrooms. Please follow the guidelines. We have had to return candy/treats/snacks to many families because the items were made on a nut line and "may" contain nuts. Please read the labels carefully. The ingredients must be listed on the packaging for us to share in the classrooms. All food must be free from ALL NUTS and PEANUTS and state on the label that it is a nut free product.
This is a great list to save as these items are approved:
- Lays Potato Chips
- Pringles (original)
- Rold Gold Pretzels
- Pepperidge Farms Goldfish Pretzels
- Pepperidge Farms Goldfish Crackers
- Cheese Nips
- Nabisco Teddy Bear Grahams
- Oreos (original)
- Lofthouse Cookies (from Marc's)
- Charms Blow Pops
- Tootsie Pops
- Skittles
- Starburst
- Airhead Candy
- Pencils
- Stickers
For the safe snack guide: www.SnackSafely.com
Click on the Safe Snack Guide on the toolbar of the site. Then there is a red box that says "Click to download your copy". This site is updated regularly.
Please be sure to read the District Shared Food Guidelines. The District adheres to guidelines for shared food and snacks so that we can promote safety, consistency, and equal access for the growing number of children who have life-threatening food allergies.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Reporting Student Absences (Repeat Item)
Nancy Lowrie & Associates LLC, Counseling Program Information (Repeat Item)
Dear Parents/Guardians of Strongsville City School Students:
We are writing to tell you about an exciting opportunity for you and your child. Strongsville City Schools have a well -established partnership with a Behavioral Health Private Practice, Nancy Lowrie & Associates, LLC, (NLA), that specializes in child therapy, adolescent therapy, and family counseling. All NLA therapists are Masters-level and licensed by the State of Ohio. They are able to diagnose and treat all emotional and behavioral health concerns. We are pleased to be able to offer you the chance to work with an Ohio Licensed Clinical Therapist in an effort to improve your child’s well being. The following are just some examples of the topics we address in individual, group, or family sessions:
• Strategies for managing relationships with peers, parents and teachers
• Development of social skills and communication
• Ability to deal with teasing and bullying
• Understanding and treating addictions
• Coping skills for anger management, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and mood disorders
• Fostering good choices by decreasing impulsivity and distractibility
• Managing family problems
• Gender Identity Concerns
• Controlling Eating Disorders and Self-harm
Best of all, NLA is able to offer you this service at your school. NLA will send our trained therapists to your school to meet with your child individually during the school day or via teletherapy. Also, to make this easier for you, NLA counseling services are covered under most health insurance plans, including State Medicaid, Medicaid HMO’s (CareSource, Paramount, and Buckeye) and most private health insurance plans (Medical Mutual, Anthem, Aetna, Cleveland Clinic, etc). NLA does all the clinical work plus does the actual insurance billing for you. This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to receive confidential sessions with a caring clinician. If you are interested in participating in this program, please return the bottom of this letter to your child’s school counselor. An NLA therapist will call to schedule an initial meeting with you to get your child started in the program and verify your insurance information.
Sincerely, Nancy Lowrie & Associates, LLC
Family Letter can be found HERE
Stay Safe, Speak Up! (Repeat Item)
A Note About Grades for Music, Art and PE (Repeat Item)
When looking at grades for these courses, please know that they are standards based and NOT traditional percentages/letter grades like you may be used to in the past few years.
M= Standard Met
P= Progressing to Standard
N= Standard Not Yet Met
In order for our system to turn the student’s performance into standards- based grading, we have to put it in as a percentage. Each grade level and department has standards that students are working toward and this is what is being evaluated.
Although you may see a percentage, please ignore the percentage and look at the progression toward the STANDARD (M, N, P). Grades are not utilized in the sense that a traditional grading system uses them. You will see somewhere between a 50% and a 100%, but again, focus on the M, N, or P, as that is the official mark; the percentage is just a placeholder.
SCS Prevention Strategies and Building Operation Procedures
For information on the prevention strategies listed above and COVID-related restrictions in our buildings for the 2021-22 school year, click on the link below.
When Should You Keep Your Child Home?
PLEASE DO YOUR PART. IF YOUR CHILD IS NOT FEELING WELL, KEEP THEM HOME and CONTACT THE SCHOOL.
In order to do your part in preventing the spread of germs, it is imperative that we are frequently doing symptom checks of our children at home. If your child is displaying any of the following symptoms, please keep them home and inform our front office. We will work to ensure that your child stays up to date with assignments and the teaching taking place in the classroom:
- A fever of 100.4 degrees or higher. This is one of the strongest Covid Symptoms
- Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
- Persistent cough or runny nose
- Loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
We need you to assist in helping us, by monitoring for these symptoms on a daily basis, and keeping your child home if they aren't feeling well.
Howard Chapman Elementary School
Email: kharrell@scsmustangs.org
Website: https://chapman.strongnet.org/
Location: Howard Chapman Elementary School, Drake Road, Strongsville, OH, USA
Phone: (440) 572-7140