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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.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Hilltopper Families:

It's been quite the short, cold week! Thank you for getting your kids to school on time and making sure they have warm clothes and outer wear in the event they go outside. Next week promises some more of the same weather. If you need any assistance, please let us know; we are here to help and support each other in any way we can.

Stay warm an safe.

Mrs. Sherwood

IMPORTANT DATES!

Please note the following important dates:

January 26th: 5th grade AHLI field trip

January 27th: 7th grade AHLI meeting (2:45-4:15PM)

January 28th: Science and Arts Fair/2nd floor, LGIR, and Cafeteria/4:30-6:30PM

January 30th: 7th grade AHLI field trip

February 10-12: Scholastic Book Fair

February 18th: "Growing up with Tech, How Much is Too Much?" presentation/LGIR 6:30-8:30PM

Dates for future meetings:

February 11, 2026

March 11, 2026

April 15, 2026

May 13, 2026

Parents, with the change in weather comes a change in dress code. Shorts are no longer allowed until the weather breaks in spring. We cannot send them outside for recess in the winter wearing shorts. We appreciate your support!

Student Council Meeting Dates

2025/2026 CMS Student Council Meeting Dates:

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

Join us in celebrating the work of our students at the 2026 Chardon Middle School Science and Arts Fair on Wednesday, January 28th!

Please check in with your student's science teacher if you have questions.

Free Hot Cocoa and Donuts on CMS Sledding Day at the Chardon Chalet on January 25th! Save the date for the next event on February 22nd!

Scholastic Book Fair

The book fair will be open from FEBRUARY 10TH - FEBRUARY 12TH for students to visit and purchase books during their ELA time. A schedule has been created and your child's ELA teacher will share their assigned date. Payment methods are Cash, Credit Card and Checks made payable to Chardon Local Schools. You also have an option to set up an ewallet beginning on JANUARY 20TH for your student at the following link:

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/chardonmiddleschSool1

PLEASE NOTE: We are obligated to collect sales tax for all purchases made during the fair, regardless of the shopper, product, or payment method. There is only one exception: no sales tax for purchases made by the school with school funds for the school's use. Also, note that not all books shown on the Scholastic homepage link will be available at the sale.

If you are interested in volunteering at the book fair, please use the link below to sign up.

Book Fair Parent Volunteer Sign Up

The next purge date will be February 12th. 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!

A Night at the Races Tickets

HAPPY 2026

We are seeing right off the bat being back: strep and Flu A (which is the variant that is highly circulating right now). It is not too late to get a flu shot as flu typically lasts until April.

Please review cough and cold etiquette with your child. I teach them how to blow their noses correctly when they come in with congestion, as well as proper hand washing techniques.I educate the kids that every time they touch their face with the palm side of their hands (finger tips), they introduce all the germs they have touched on surfaces throughout the day.

Please remember I will call for the 2nd visit for the same reason. I do an intervention with the 1st unless fever, vomiting, or injury.

If your child has COVID or FLU they can be at school as long as they are fever-free for 24 hours without the use of Tylenol or Motrin in that time period (which can hide a fever ) No mask needed. Symptoms should be lessening. A virus can last up to 2 weeks. It gets worse on days 3-5 of having symptoms. A virus can last up to 10 days. The cough from a virus can last up to 6 weeks. It should not be as bad in weeks 3-6 as it was in weeks 1-2. When your immune system is down with a virus, we can get another virus on top of it, making us feel like we have been ill for a much longer time. Hydrate them with water, popsicles, slushes, or Gatorade etc. Alternate your Tylenol and Motrin for fever and comfort (kids drink and eat better when not uncomfortable as well )

If your child borrowed clothes from me, please wash and return.

Any questions, call me 440-286-0457

IMPORTANT ATTENDANCE INFORMATION

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.

CMS Addendum to CLSD Handbook

Cell Phones/Smart Watches/Gizmos/Personal Communication Devices

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.

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