CMS Families,

Thank you for your support as we will continue to monitor students protecting their Chromebooks by using the storage case when it is not in use. If their bookbag has an approved, built-in protective case, students are permitted to use that area for storage instead of carrying an additional item.

Since the return from winter break, Ms. Paroubek and I have observed several changes in our AM drop-off procedures causing longer drop-off times.

A Few Reminders:

• Student drop-off starts at 7:10 AM.
• Drivers should PULL UP and CLOSE ALL GAPS when dropping students off in the designated drop-off zones.
• Drivers using the middle driveway are stopping in front of the main office doors when they should use the entire sidewalk in front of the BOE. Two staff members are outside daily encouraging cars to move up.
• Drivers entering the south entrance and driving in front of CMS should have their student(s) exit the vehicle as soon as they stop along the sidewalk. Again, several drivers are waiting until they are closer to the main office doors to drop off their student(s).
• When exiting, cars should not drive across the parking lines in the upper BOE lot. Please drive around the marked lines to increase traffic flow.
• A significant increase in drop-off traffic has been observed from 7:30-7:35.

Throughout the year, the AM drop-off system has been very efficient when the procedures are followed. Consider dropping your student(s) off earlier, closing all gaps when in the drop-off zones, and having students ready to exit your vehicle. If students are not in their classroom by 7:40 AM ready to learn, they will be marked tardy.

Unfortunately, due to the calamity day, we had to cancel the Junior Achievement Day for 6th graders. We are in the process of finding an alternative date. The 4th, 5th and 7th grade "JA in a Day" events will take place in May.

The PTO has several future events planned for students, parents, and families. Take a look below, update your calendars and we hope to see you at the meeting in February.

-Mr. Tomco

7th Grade

Mason Scanlon 1st

Ben Mitchell 1st

8th Grade

Jordan Cervera 3rd

Danek Szczepanski 3 rd

Aiden Meakin 2nd

Anthony Erminio 2nd

Sawyer Smith 4th

Austin Wetzel 2nd

Andrew Ramos 1st

Jack Weaver 2nd

Jason Dill 3rd

Brendon Poole 2nd

Aiden Hardesty 1st

Overall the team took FIRST PLACE in the WRC Tournament!! Congratulations to Coach Ramos and Coach Perz for this team accomplishment!!

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. This is a reminder that this is not a fundraiser but a way for community members to obtain tickets at discounted prices.

Click the links below for order forms.

Next PTO meeting- Wed. 2/1 at 4:30 pm in the Media Center

Book Fair volunteer sign-up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0444a4aa22a7f49-book1#/

Upcoming Events/Save the Date

Fri. 2/10-- Valentines' Day Parties

Fri. 2/24-- Paint Night-see link below, register at www.geaugapaints.com

Fri. 3/10-- 6th/7th Grade Glow Party

Sat. 4/15-- Light Up the Night Reverse Raffle at Fowler's Mill Golf Course benefitting CMS Stem Lab

Join us in celebrating the work of our students in the arts and sciences at the 2023 Chardon Middle Science and Fine Arts Fair!

On Wednesday January 25, CMS will be holding our annual fair from 4:30 to 6:30 PM to showcase the work of our young scientists and artists in grades 4-7. Student-created experiments, research projects, and investigations will be on display throughout the 2nd floor hallways as part of our judged science fair. A gallery showcasing 7th grade visual-art work will be displayed in the cafeteria. Over 20 student musicians and singers will be performing LIVE in the cafeteria throughout the evening!

The Science and Fine Arts Fair will be an open house format. Family, friends, and community members are invited to stop by any time between 4:30 and 6:30 PM. Please join us in celebrating the accomplishments of our students!

What: The CMS Science and Fine Arts Fair 2023

Where: Chardon Middle School (2nd floor and cafeteria)

When: Wednesday January 25, 2023 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM (open house format)

Who: All Family, Friends, and Community Members are invited to attend

Highlights:

• Over 100 student-created science experiments!

• Over a dozen musical performances by over 20 student artists!

• Amazing visual works of art on display by 7th grade students!

January 25: Science Fair @ CMS

February 01: PTO Meeting

February 2-8: Book Fair II

February 07: Conferences-Invite Only

February 10: PTO Valentines' Day Parties

February 17: PD Day for Teachers, NO SCHOOL for Students

February 20: NO SCHOOL-Presidents' Day