News from the Middle

Principal: Christina Sherwood EMAIL

Asst. Principal: Tracy Paroubek EMAIL

Secretary: Diana Norris EMAIL

Nurse: Jen Trittschuh, RN EMAIL

MAIN OFFICE/ATTENDANCE: 440-285-4062

Website: www.chardonschools.org

Address: 424 North St.

Hilltopper Families:

We’ve wrapped up another productive and positive week here at the middle school, and it’s hard to believe we’re heading into Thanksgiving break. The energy in the building has been great—students are working hard, supporting one another, and showing real growth as we move deeper into the second quarter.

Next week tends to move quickly, but our focus remains the same: keeping routines strong, learning meaningful, and relationships at the heart of everything we do. Teachers have been intentional about maximizing instructional time while still creating moments that make school feel joyful and connected. We’re incredibly proud of how our students continue to rise to expectations and take ownership of their learning.

As always, thank you for your partnership and for reinforcing the importance of attendance, engagement, and kindness. We appreciate the way our families support both the academic and emotional well-being of our students—your teamwork truly makes a difference.

We hope you enjoy a restful weekend ahead.

Mrs. Sherwood

Please note the following important dates:

November 25th: Lockdown Drill

November 26-28th: NO SCHOOL/Thanksgiving Break

December 3rd: 4th grade robotics club

PTO Meeting (4:30PM)

5th Grade Choir Concert-6:00PM (Park Auditorium)

December 4th: 5th Grade Band Concert (6:30PM)

December 11th: Spelling Bee (8:30AM)

December 19th: End of 2nd Quarter

2025/2026 CMS Student Council Meeting Dates

• December 18- 245-345pm in the LGIR

• January 15- 245-345pm in the LGIR

• February 19- 245-345pm in the LGIR

• March 19- 245-345pm in the LGIR

• April 16- 245-345pm in the LGIR

• May 14- 245-345pm in the LGIR

Teachers may be conducting winter math and/or reading MAP tests in their classrooms for for winter. Not every teacher may choose to test during this time.

Please continue to review proper bus behavior with your student(s) . Students are expected to stay seated in their assigned seat, keep voices at a reasonable level, be kind to one another (with words and with actions), and never touch the bus driver’s equipment or enter their space. These expectations keep everyone safe and help our drivers do their job. Moving forward, any behavior that violates these rules will result in a minimum of a one-day bus suspension. Let’s all work together to keep our buses safe and positive places for everyone.

Please make sure your child is bringing all their cold weather gear to school for recess. All students will be expected to go outside if we are having outdoor recess. They should have closed shoes or boots, a warm coat, gloves, a hat or hood, and a scarf if they like.

Thanks to generous donors, we are now stocking basic needs for students. If your child needs anything, please let us know either through email, phone call, or sending the student to the office. We are here to help in any way we can.

Please make sure your student has updated their information on Final Forms and has a valid physical on file prior to try outs. Good luck, ladies!

CMS is looking for a part-time recess monitor. The hours are 10:15AM to 1:20PM, and it's a great opportunity to make a little extra money while your kids are in school. Follow link below to Chardon Schools' employment page, click "job search link," and then "support staff" to get to the online application.

If you're looking for more hours, we are also hiring educational aides; follow the same link, and look at that opportunity as well!

The next purge date will be December12th. Staff is unable to go through these piles for your student.

Don’t get left at the starting gate—make sure you gallop over to this fun event!

This year's holiday shop is on December 19th. Please use the sign-up genius to volunteer and spread holiday cheer!

We can't thank the PTO enough for all their support of the kids and staff. We are truly grateful for all you do for our building.

Hello Parents,

As we approach flu season (and all the other viruses), please review good sleep, hydration, and healthy eating habits with your child. I see many kids who do not know how to blow their noses properly. Please also review cough and cold etiquette with your children. Please also review proper handwashing.

If your child has been diagnosed with a contagious condition, please call either me or Mrs. Shutty. I keep track of these issues, as well, as we have severe immune-compromised kids in this school, and certain illnesses need to be treated proactively in their care. Additionally, in certain cases, I will need to send out parent notifications.

We also have a couple strep cases ( 4 ) spread over all 4 grades.

If your child needs to be in a cast/boot, sling, or on crutches, please call me so we can review what the doctor's letter should say.

If you have any questions, please call me.

440-286-0457

Jennifer Trittschuh RN BSN LSN

Attendance Line 440-285-4062 (before 9:00 am):

• Sick/Not Feeling well

• Dentist/Doctor Appointment

• Early Dismissal (please give us at least 2 hours notice)

• Other

Report absences:

• Please leave a message on the attendance line (before 9:00) or speak to one of the secretaries.

• Notes - student should bring to the office

• Please do not leave a message on a secretary's personal voicemail (she may be absent).

• If you inform the teacher please also contact the school office.

Change in Dismissal:

• If you need to change how your child is getting home, please call the office as soon as you know so we can get the message to your child.

Tardy - students must be in their classroom by 7:35 am or they will be considered tardy.

When a student receives 3 tardies, they will be issued an after school detention.

After school detentions are on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 3:30.

Please click the banner below to review the updated and recently Board of Education-approved Chardon Middle School Addendum to the CLSD Parent-Student Handbook. This handbook is published annually to help ensure a safe and productive learning environment for students, staff, parents, and visitors. It outlines students' rights, responsibilities, and the consequences for misbehavior. Included in the district handbook is an addendum specific to Chardon High School. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact the school administration.

A reminder that students will be prohibited from using cell phones or other devices during the instructional day. This policy prohibits the use of these devices by students during any period of time in which a student is expected to be in attendance. This applies to formal instruction time as well as other supervised activities such as recess, meal periods, field trips and the transition between classes.

Students may not have their phones on them at any point in the school day.

This policy is in alignment with state law and Ohio Department of Workforce and Education guidelines prohibiting the use of such devices by students during the instructional day.