News from the Middle

Asst. Principal: Anthony Forfia 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:

Today's rainy day should make tomorrow feel even better! It's definitely clambake and football weather. We hope that you fill your weekend with fun and rest. Remember, next week is a short week--there is no school on Friday, October 9th. Please let us know if you need anything. We are here to help.

Have a great weekend.

Mrs. Sherwood & Mr. Forfia

Please note the following important dates:

October 5th: 4th grade robotics makecode/2:45-4:00 PM/Room 200

6th/7th grade robotics/2:45-3:40 PM/Room 222

October 6th: Power of the Pen meeting/LGIR/2:45-3:45

October 6-8th: Book Fair (Media Center)

October 7th: PTO Meeting/ 4:30-5:30/LGIR

Parent-Teacher Conferences 4:30-8:00 PM

Kind Kids Meeting/2:45-3:40 PM/ Media Center

5th grade beginner arcade makecode/2:40-4:00 PM/Room 200

Jazz Band rehearsals/2:40-3:40

October 9th: NEOEA Day/No School

October 12th: No School for Students

October 13th: Power of the Pen meeting/LGIR/2:45-3:45

October 14th: Chess Club/2:45-3:45 PM/Room 108

5th grade beginner arcade makecode/2:40-4:00 PM/Room 200

7th grade AHLI meeting/2:45-4:15 PM

October 15th: 6th grade AHLI meeting/2:45-4:15 PM

Parent-Teacher Conferences 4:30-7:30 PM

October 21st: School picture retake day (ALL SCHOOL)

Chess Club/2:45-3:45/Room 108

October 22nd: Student Council meeting/2:45-3:45 PM/LGIR

Picture retake day for the whole school is Wednesday, October 21st!

Please use the link to sign up for parent teacher conferences October 7th, October 15th, or November 5th.

Hey 5th, 6th, and 7th graders! Do you want to learn how to play chess? Already know how and want to challenge your friends? Or maybe you just want to have fun and meet new people? Then Chess Club is the place for you!

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WHEN?

Oct 14 & Oct 21

(Wednesdays)

How to Join

You don’t need to be a chess expert—everyone is welcome, and we’ll help each other learn and improve! Spots are limited to 20 students on a first-come, first-served basis.

Have your grown-up fill out the Google Form in the September 25 Parent Update to sign up.

Additional Details

Chess Club will consist of two meetings per month until winter break. Please plan for a prompt pick-up at 3:45 PM directly following each meeting.

👉 Click Here to Fill Out the Google Form

We can’t wait to see you there and get our game on! 🧠♟️

HB 96 requires that we track student attendance, regardless of absence reason, and once a student reaches the 5% thresh hold, the school must begin interventions.

Attention 4th and 5th grade families-

Is your child a math whiz, curious about the subject, or think math can’t be fun! The Math is Fun club is the perfect place to dive into challenges, puzzles, and games that make math both enjoyable and rewarding. Math is more than just numbers—it's a way to think creatively and solve real-world problems. Whether they're looking to sharpen their skills or make new friends, there’s a place for them here. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Mele or Mrs. Reinhard. Please see the sign-up link below. Hurry, space is limited to the first 40 who sign up. Meetings will take place from 2:45- 3:45 on the following dates: Oct 22, Oct 29, Nov 12, Nov 19, Dec 3, Dec 10.

Math is Fun Club Sign-up Form

Objective

To educate youth in the art of beekeeping and to promote a better understanding of the value of honey bees to our environment and to the food chain.

To provide an opportunity for youth to experience responsibility and enjoyment through beekeeping.

To provide an avenue for youth to engage in an avocation and gain the potential to pursue beekeeping as a sideline or full time vocation

Eligibility

The Applicant must be a resident of Geauga County

The applicant must be at least 12 years old, and not older than 16, on January 1, 2027.

The applicant must be currently enrolled in public, private or homeschool.

The applicant must have permission and agreement from parent or guardian.

Application can be made online via a link on the homepage of: http://www.geaugacountybeekeepers.org

Application window closes on October 31, 2026

Thank you

Dave Schade

Scholarships and Technical Contact

Geauga County Beekeepers Association

www.geaugacountybeekeepers.org

Kindness Club

Advisors: Caitlyn Kozelj and Carly Snow

Contact: Caitlyn.Kozelj@chardonschools.org, carly.snow@chardonschools.org

Grade Level: 4-7

Fee: None

Kindness club is open to all grade levels. We will meet once a month on Wednesdays after school in the CMS media center from 2:45-3:40pm

Kindness club is a student-led initiative to spread positivity throughout the school. We will be participating in group kindness activities along with planning and implementing special projects throughout the school year to promote kindness among students and staff, as well as possible community kindness projects.

There will be two groups this year, each with a maximum of 14 students, each group will meet one Wednesday per month. Members will need to select one group to register to be part of. See registration links below.

Please fill out the following information to register by Friday October 2, 2026.

The first meeting for group 1, Kind Kids: will be on Wednesday- October 7th.

The first meeting for group 2, Care Crew: will be on Wednesday- October 21st.

The Kindness Club will meet on the following dates:

Group 1: Kind Kids Registration link: click here for the google form

October 7, 2026

April 7, 2027

October 21, 2026

November 11, 2026

December 16, 2026

January 20, 2027

February 17, 2027

March 17, 2027

Final meeting:

April 28, 2027

Please note that this is not a drop off event. Parents must remain with their students.

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Don't forget to follow us on Facebook! CMS Hilltoppers PTO

Book fair volunteers needed! The fall book fair is scheduled for October 6th, 7th (parent teacher conferences), and 8th. Anyone interested in volunteering for this should contact Amanda Moore at 440-321-5692. (Text preferred)

Please consider signing up to help restock the teachers' lounges.

Use the following link to help with this year's book fair October 6-8th. PTO is also looking for someone to take over the book fair beginning next year since Ms. Moore will not be running it after this year. You can text her directly at 440-321-5692.

The book fair will be open from OCTOBER 6TH - OCTOBER 8TH 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 for your student at the following link:

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/chardonmiddleschool

Please note that all books shown on the Scholastic homepage link might not be available at sale.

Book Fair would not be possible without our wonderful volunteers! Please consider giving time to make this event possible for our students!

Your quick link to all things Chardon Spirit!

Hello parents,

Important School Health & Medication Requirements

To keep your child safe at school, parents please deliver all completed health paperwork directly to the school nurse as soon as possible. We can only accept medications in the clinic with a current medical order. These orders must be updated each school year.

If your child needs medication or medical care during the day, please supply the clinic with:

• Backup EpiPens (Required in the clinic even if authorized to self-carry)

• Backup Inhalers or Seizure-Rescue Medications

• All Necessary Diabetic Supplies

• Daily meds prescribed by a doctor

• OTC meds requested by the parent

Medication Policy: Students in all grade levels across the district are prohibited from carrying medication without an annual prescriber order and nurse authorization on file in the clinic.

Thank you for your cooperation!

We still have a few cases of hand, foot, and mouth in 4th and 7th grades.

We have a few strep cases scattered among all grades.

Thank you!

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.

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.