Open House ReceptionThe Chardon Schools will hold an open house…

May 9, 2013

Open House Reception
The Chardon Schools will hold an open house reception for retiring Superintendent Joe Bergant on May 13.
The open house will be held in the Chardon Middle School library from 5:15-6:15 p.m., prior to the regularly scheduled school board meeting, which will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. The entire community is invited to attend.
Science Olympiad Team Excels
Congrats to the Chardon Middle School Science Olympiad Team who finished fourth in the state competition held April 27 in Columbus. The team did very well and the school is very proud of their accomplishments.
Team members finishing in the individual events include: Madison Brady (high school) and Nicholas Schragal – first in Meteorology; Alex Schragal and Jason Tysl – first in Mousetrap Car; Madison Brady and Nicholas Schragal – first in Reach for the Stars; Madison Brady and Nicholas Schragal – second Keep the Heat; Zach Frank (high school), Jason Tysl and Alex Schragal – second in Mission Possible; Jamie Tierney (high school) and Zach Frank (high school) – third in Rocks and Minerals;
Madison Brady and Nicholas Schragal – third in Forestry; Jamie Tierney and Erica McElroy (high school) – fourth in Heredity; Madison Brady and Jamie Tierney – fourth in Dynamic Planet; Richie Wainio and Emily Stern – fourth in Sounds of Music; Richie Wainio and Arman Bayat – sixth in Disease Detectives; Zach Frank and Nicholas Schragal – sixth in Shock Value.
The national Science Olympiad program, which had its start 29 years ago, has led a revolution in science education. What began as a grassroots assembly of science teachers is now one of the premiere science competitions in the nation, providing rigorous, standards-based challenges to 6,800 teams in 50 states.
Science Olympiad’s ever-changing line-up of events in all STEM disciplines exposes students to practicing scientists and a myriad of career choices.
Thank you to Dr. Anne Clouser and her dedicated cast of volunteer coaches who, year after year, have put Chardon Schools on the map with this outstanding program.
NJHS Donates to Honor Flight
Chardon Middle School’s National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) recently completed a fundraiser that benefited Honor Flight Cleveland, whose mission is to pay tribute to U.S. veterans who served our country by providing them a safe and memorable all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials honoring their service.
The students held a candy sale and raised $250, which they recently presented to Honor Flight representative Jan Merrick. Mrs. Merrick says the Cleveland Chapter of Honor Flight will be traveling to Washington, D.C., with its first group of veterans on May 15.
Maple School Headed to Zoo
The Maple PTO is sponsoring a field trip to the zoo on May 24, rain or shine. There are seven buses reserved to leave at 9 a.m. and return around 2:15 p.m.
Children should dress appropriately, wear sneakers and bring a brown bag lunch. No refrigeration will be available.
Please contact the child’s teacher if one is interested in being a chaperone, understanding that the PTO is not able to accommodate younger siblings on the trip.
The cost for chaperones is $5. Thanks for everyone’s willingness to support enrichment activities for Maple’s students.
Middlefield Art Show
The Middlefield Historical Society Student Art Show takes place May 11 and 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is a judged art show featuring the creative talents of Geauga County elementary students, including Chardon’s four elementary schools. The historical society building is located just south of state routes 87 and 608.
Girls Summer Basketball Camp
The Lady Hilltopper Summer Basketball Camp for girls in grades 5-8 will be held July 22-25. Registration forms can be found on the Chardon Schools Website under Athletics.
Color Mom’s Day With Flowers
Why not give your mom a beautiful blooming plant to show her you love her? The Hambden PTO is hosting a Mother’s Day flowering plant sale at Hambden Township Park May 10 from 3-7 p.m. May 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.