Student Art Show at MunsonMunson Elementary School’s Student Art Show…

April 18, 2013

Student Art Show at Munson
Munson Elementary School’s Student Art Show returns on April 27. Every student will have a piece of artwork in the show and art teacher Beth Stickley will be featuring some grade level projects she’s been working on throughout the year.
Come and explore the exhibits and join in the fun. There will be door prizes, activities for the kids and refreshments available. The show is open to everyone, including parents, families, staff and the community from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
There were many amazing artists who competed in the Munson Masterpieces Poster Contest this year. Thank you to all of our students who took the time to create a poster for the contest. It was very difficult judging the entries but ultimately a winner was picked from each grade level and an overall winner was selected for the official show poster.
Congratulations to Zach Morrison, the overall grand prizewinner, who is a fifth-grader in Mrs. Graziano’s homeroom. Other grade level winners included: kindergartner Gina Anton, first-grader Aidan Bluemmel, second-grader Faith Kilfoyle, third-grader Carlie Fliter and fourth-grader Brady Toth.
CMS Mini Relay for Life
Chardon Middle School’s second annual Mini Relay for Life will be held May 17, from 2:3010:30 p.m. A mini-relay is essentially a smaller version of a community Relay For Life.
It is a noncompetitive walk event, which will start at the end of the school day on May 17, and raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society’s fight against cancer. It unites students, teachers, administrators, staff, and parents together for a common cause.
So, join us for games, fun, food and a chance to make a difference … Learning to serve and serving to learn. More information will be coming soon.
Breakfast Is Brainpower
With spring Ohio Achievement Assessments (OAA) taking place soon, please make sure your children start out their day with a healthy breakfast. Breakfast can increase attention span, boost concentration and improve memory. Choose breakfast foods that have whole grains and include fiber and protein.
Some ideas for a healthy breakfast include: whole grain waffles topped with peanut butter or fruit, Whole grain cereal topped with fresh or dried fruit, shredded cheese on a whole wheat tortilla, hard-boiled eggs and toast. peanut butter on a whole grain bagel and low fat milk. With a healthy breakfast, children will be ready to do their best at school.
Attention 8th-Grade Parents
It’s time to be thinking about eighth-graders making the transition to Chardon High School in August. The guidance counselors from the high school will be coming down to the middle school to speak to the eighth-graders next week regarding the scheduling process and course options for next year.
Additionally, there will be a parent information meeting on April 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the LGIR at Chardon Middle School. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend the meeting if they have any questions about the high school curriculum, course offerings or the scheduling process.
Alumnus Awarded Prestigious National Scholarship
James Porter (Chardon High School Class of 2010) was recently selected to receive a Goldwater Scholarship, which is awarded to about 300 college students across the country each year who show exceptional promise in science, math or engineering.
The Goldwater scholarship program was established by Congress in 1986 to provide a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians and engineers by awarding scholarships to college students who intend to pursue careers in these fields. It is generally considered the most prestigious award given to undergraduates studying the sciences in the United States.
James is a third-year student majoring in the biological sciences at the University of Chicago. He intends to pursue a doctorate in molecular genetics and said his career goals include conducting research on developmental genetics and eventually teaching at the university level.
James’ love of science was nurtured early, when he got his start competing for Dr. Anne Clouser as a middle school Science Olympian. He continued with the high school Science Olympiad team and also lent his considerable talents to Chardon High School’s nationally ranked Envirothon team.
James says, “I definitely would like to shout out, first and foremost, Marilyn Rohr (CHS Envirothon advisor) and Gordon Burgess (volunteer Science Olympiad Genetics coach) and also Chardon math teachers Shafer (Mark) and Bonzo (Vince Bonvissuto).”
James is the son of Kate and Rick Porter of Chardon.