Notes from the Middle

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

Dear CMS Families,

It is hard to believe today is DECEMBER 01 and we only have thirteen school days left until 2024! We have a BUSY thirteen days of school left and need a STRONG finish to the second quarter.

I am very proud of the enthusiasm and commitment our students and staff displayed during the month of November with creative fundraising events. The 4th grade class raised just over $1300 for The Children's Heart Association. As part of their "Long Walk to Water" Water Day, the 6th grade class raised $1989.00 to help build a well and provide clean water by partnering with Drink Local, Drink Tap. The Builders Club delivered 1552 items to a local food bank. Once again, thank you to the students staff and families for your continued support and participation. We are proud of our the CMS community and grateful for the collective effort that has made these fundraising endeavors a tremendous success.

MAP TESTING

On Tuesday, December 5th students will be taking the Reading MAP assessment and the Math assessment on Thursday, December 7th. The MAP reports will be sent home after winter break.

Big weekend for the Browns! 8-4 sounds A LOT BETTER than 7-5!

Mr. Tomco

From the Geauga County Maple Leaf:

Jaiden Freeman — an Auburn Swine 4-H Club member who sold a pen of chickens at this year’s fair — recently gave half the earnings to Claridon Community Helps. During the nonprofit’s “Now That’s What I’m Talking About!” summer lunch program Nov. 11 at Burton American Legion Post 459, Jaiden presented a check for $350.

Jaiden is a 4th grader at CMS!

To support community understanding of how changes in property values impact property taxes and school district revenue, please review the Chardon Schools Facts Sheet, which includes FAQs, a Screencast and Slideshow. Follow-up questions can be directed to Treasurer/CFO Deb Armbruster at 440.285.4052.

We had our first SLEDDING day of the school year! The students had a BLAST at recess and MOST of them were dry and comfortable in the afternoon. PLEASE send your child to school with a "boot bag" with snow pants, boots, WINTER jacket, gloves and a hat. If students are not properly dressed they will not be able to participate in recess sledding.

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

PTO is looking for a few more vendors to participate in our Holiday Shop on Wed. 12/20 during the school day. Items should be generally homemade crafts or treats and sell for $5 or less. For more information please contact Joyce Foley at foleyfive831@gmail.com or chardonmiddlepto@gmail.com

Save the dates:

Wednesday, December 20th-- CMS Holiday Shop- during the school day

Saturday, February 24th-- Give Back to the Red and Black- our biggest fundraiser of the year and it's going to be amazing! Early bird tickets go on sale soon.

Chardon Night with the Cavs -- Fri. January 5th.

CMS PTO is selling tickets for the Friday, January 5th game against the Washington Wizards! CHS choir is performing the national anthem that evening! Take advantage of this easy Christmas present! Tickets are selling fast for this game-- don't wait!

https://cavaliers.group/CMS

December 04: Free Harmony will perform for ALL students @ CMS

December 05: Reading MAP Testing

December 06: PTO Meeting, 5th Grade Band Concert

December 07: Math MAP Testing

December 20: Last day of the 2nd quarter

December 21-JANUARY 3: WINTER BREAK

January 4: Classes resume