Caroff's Corner
We at CMS truly hope that our families were able to weather the storm and have dug out from the snow! We were happy to see the students back in action and are looking forward to the next few weeks prior to Winter Break.
The students at CMS are multi-talented as evidenced by another great musical performance from our fifth grade band and a hard fought effort from our 7th grade boys basketball team this past week.
I also want to compliment our teachers in having a welcome message every day on their boards as students enter their classrooms. Part of a successful school experience for our students is entering an environment that is focused on their success as a person, too.
As we enter the final weeks of this calendar year, we will continue to support each student and look forward to working towards those new year academic resolutions!
Stay warm and safe,
Craig Caroff
P.S. Click on the link below to sign up for the December 20th Holiday Shop sponsored by our CMS PTO!
It’s time to order a CMS YEARBOOK! CMS yearbooks are on sale through December 20th via Infinite Campus for an optional fee. We do not order extra yearbooks, so all sales must be completed before winter break.
To order a yearbook, log in to Infinite Campus. On the left-hand side of the screen click “fees.” Then click on the “manage accounts” folder (tab next to the shopping cart). From there click “optional payments.” Add “CMS Yearbook” to your cart and pay the $25 fee. Please contact the main office with questions on this ordering process!
Exciting news! CMS will be participating in the Scripps National Spelling Bee this year!
Each student at CMS will be taking a spelling bee assessment in their ELA classes on December 2. Once all tests have been graded, the top spellers from each class will be invited to take part in a live, class-style, school-wide spelling bee December 18th in the LGIR! Parents, caregivers and siblings will be welcome to come watch their Bee participant in action.
Our TOP speller in the building will then advance to the Geauga County Bee on February 6th!
Next rounds include the Tri-County Bee (Geauga, Ashtabula, Lake Counties) - February 18 - and the 2025 National competition in May, held in Washington D.C.
Topper up! Help your child prepare by downloading the Scripps “Word Club” app for studying. This app includes all the possible 450 words selected for this year's Spelling Bee competition!
Have you joined our CMS PBIS rewards yet?
During the first week of school, all families received personalized QR codes to join PBIS rewards to see your student's information as it relates to positive behavior choices in the building. If you have not joined yet, please consider doing so by scanning the code you received and signing up to receive notifications.
If you need another QR code, please reach out to your child's homeroom teacher or Ms. Paroubek to access another copy.
Thanks for partnering with us on this new system!
Did you capture a great action photo of your child participating in CMS Basketball, Wrestling, or Cheer this season? Would you like that photograph in the yearbook? If yes, submit that photo to the yearbook staff for review. You might see it in the yearbook this spring!
Use this link with the password: CMS24pics!
Have you done your annual OLR update yet for your student/s?
Not yet? Visit this link for instructions: https://www.chardon.k12.oh.us/InfiniteCampus.aspx
Scroll down the page and look for the first red link that says INSTRUCTIONS.
THANK YOU for updating this information for us!
CMS Contact Info
Chardon Middle School
Principal: Mr. Craig Caroff: craig.caroff@chardonschools.orgAsst. Principal: Ms. Tracy Paroubek: tracy.paroubek@chardonschools.org
Website: www.chardonschools.org
Address: 424 North Street Chardon, OH 44024
Phone: (440) 285-4062