CMS Toppers: News From the Middle!

The first week is in the books at CMS and we couldn't be happier to see your student as they walked through the doors of the building! We were thrilled to welcome each Topper back to school and are thankful for their engagement and curiosity as they begin the 24-25 school year.

Below, and in each newsletter, you will find useful information regarding upcoming events, what's occurring with our students and amazing staff and additional community-wide info.

Let's close with some observations I've made this week in my first year serving your student as their Principal:

• Students sharing with new peers what they like, don't like, what they do outside of school and the newest food they have tasted (and liked or didn't like)
• Students walking the halls quickly and quietly
• Students helping to keep our cafeteria clean for the next group
• Working out problems at recess without adult intervention
• Embarking on a pencil challenge
• Building a tower out of marshmallows, toothpicks and tape while collaborating with peers

Go Toppers and let's have a great second week!

Craig Caroff

Wondering what is for breakfast or lunch? Use this link to access the menu each day!

https://www.myschoolmenus.com/organizations/2280

You and your student are welcome to attend the Chardon Middle School Open House this Tuesday, August 20th! We will be dividing the alphabet in half to assist with parking and will have teaching staff available in multiple locations in the building for meet and greet as well as answer any questions you may have about your student's education this school year. Please use the information below for times and rooms for meetings. WE look forward to seeing you on Tuesday evening!

Times for Open House by last name and grade level:

Time: 5:30 -7:15 p.m.

5:30-6:15 will be last names A-M; Grades 4 and 6

6:30-7:15 will be last names N-Z ; Grades 4 and 6

5:30-6:15 will be last names N-Z; Grades 5 and 7

6:30-7:15 will be last names A-M; Grades 5 and 7

4th grade:

- Maronde and Kreuz will meet families in Maronde's classroom.

- Francis and Aurand will meet families in Francis' classroom.

- Sorn and Montangna will meet families in Sorn's classroom.

- Haberle and Schreffler will meet families in Schreffler's classroom.

5th grade:

- Monsman and Mele will meet families in Room 104.

- Madden and D'Angelo will meet families in Room 103.

- Swick and Mysyk will meet families in Room 107.

6th grade will meet all families in the LGIR.

7th grade will meet all families in the Band room.

Intervention Specialists will be present with their grade level team or in their individual classrooms for any questions and meet and greet opportunities.

The Art Department will be in their individual classrooms near our cafeteria on the second floor of the building.

STEM and Technology teachers, as well as our Physical Education teachers will be available in the cafeteria should you with to meet with any of these staff members.

Mrs. Fisher, our Spanish teacher, will be available in the Library from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Join in the fun and welcome all middle school Topper students back for another school year!

Use the following link to sign up to volunteer (spots filling up FAST!)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0444A4AA22A7F49-50654338-2425#/

Hello and welcome to the 2024-2025 school year!

I am so excited to return for the 24 -25 school season. I enjoy taking care of your children. If throughout the year you have a medical concerns please feel free to call me. If you email your child's teacher about an injury or a sickness, please also send it to me so I am in the know as well.

Below are a few important items to review:

1.) Immunizations are required in the school setting. Immunization information from your healthcare provider needs to be sent to us and available before 8/28/24. Please call with questions regarding this. Thank you to all who have already sent them in. If you need an exemption form please call me.

2). Vision and hearing screenings will be conducted shortly. If your child saw an eye doctor over the summer, he/she does not need to be screened again. Please let me know. These checks get done on all 5th, 7th, and new-to-district students. Call me if you do not want your child screened.

3.) If your child has a medical plan or needs medication at school, a new plan and new medication order is needed each school year. A doctor or nurse practitioner has to fill out this information. Again, please call the clinic with questions regarding this. I can send appropriate forms home with the child.

4.) Please be mindful of not sending your child to school if the child is exhibiting signs of illness (high temperature, productive cough, vomiting, etc). We want to avoid clusters of illnesses.

5.) If your child gets injured at home or school and ends up in a cast, splint, or crutches, please get a doctor's note about any activity restrictions and treatments that may be needed for me to carry out.

My hours are 7:15 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.

Thank you

Jennifer Trittschuh RN BSN LSN

Chardon Middle School

Principal: Mr. Craig Caroff: craig.caroff@chardonschools.org

Asst. Principal: Ms. Tracy Paroubek: tracy.paroubek@chardonschools.org

Website: www.eastonmiddle.org

Address: 424 North Street Chardon, OH 44024
Phone: (440) 286-0461