Chagrin Falls Schools

February 28, 2013 by Submitted

Social Media Concerns

In a recent high school assembly, a short play by Accent on Youth featuring Chagrin Falls High School students in cooperation with the Chagrin Valley Little Theatre focused on the things that can go wrong when one posts inappropriate things or pictures through social media.

Following the play, an undercover investigator from the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force of the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office addressed the students about the potential dangers and problems that can arise from activity on the Internet.

He discussed social media, predators in chat rooms and on websites, cyber-bullying and human trafficking.

He emphasized the importance of pausing before the post, protecting their brand and Internet safety.

He also explained that their generation is the first to go through or have to deal with these new mediums and the consequences from inappropriate use of them.

Career Awareness at CFMS

The Chagrin Falls Middle School recently completed its career awareness program, which took place on pre-announced days through the second semester. The presentations occurred during lunch periods and were voluntary.

Students were allowed to bring their lunches to the library while they listened to the speakers. The idea was to give students a chance to hear from many varied career professionals.

There were a wide variety of speakers in the program, including a surgeon, a veterinarian, a college professor, a politician, an engineer, a photographer and a sports management consultant.

Middle school parent Janelle Ranieri and the Principal Advisory committee organized the program.

Buttons For Love

Students in Mrs. Katherine Owens’ Chagrin Falls Intermediate School social studies class just finished a “We Are Love” campaign to raise funds for the Free the Children organization.

Students sold Valentine buttons and created posters and flyers that spread awareness about Free the Children development programs. They sold more than 400 buttons, which they delivered on Valentine’s Day, raising $864 for the organization.

Free the Children is the world’s largest network of children helping children through education. The organization helps impoverished children in 45 countries.

Speech And Debate Success

Congratulations to the Chagrin Falls Speech and Debate team for competing in the state qualification tournament. Chagrin Falls state qualifiers are Shan Kanvinde in Lincoln Douglas debate; Chris Dobeck in Impromptu Speaking; and Ana Moran and Anna Witkin in Public Forum debate. Liv Hauserman is a first alternate in Oratorical Interpretation.

The state championships will be held in Youngstown at Canfield and Boardman High School on March 1 and 2.

Sophomore Class Fundraiser

Visit Burntwood Tavern anytime from March 310. Enjoy a wonderful lunch or dinner and give the server a ticket that is available on the high school webpage. Burntwood Tavern will donate a percentage of the bill directly to the Class of 2013.

Kick off the fundraiser on March 3 at 4 p.m. with live music presented by the sophomore class’ own Sam Welch and Jack Ellis.

CFEF Pancake Breakfast

Chagrin Falls Educational Foundation (CFEF) will present its annual pancake breakfast March 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the middle school cafeteria. Enjoy all-you-can-eat regular, blueberry and chocolate chip pancakes with delicious syrup and sausage while being treated to tableside magic tricks and performances by the Chagrin Falls High School’s string quartet.

For presale tickets, please call Meg at 440-279-3305.

The Chagrin Falls Educational Foundation has been supporting educational enrichment activities for the Chagrin Falls students for 23 years. It has funded the implementation of the Bridges to the World program and SmartKidsMove and it make grants for purchases of equipment, books and other educational materials for Chagrin teachers.

Music Lovers Mattress Sale

The Chagrin Falls Music Lovers will be hosting their fourth annual mattress sale on March 2 and 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Chagrin Falls High School gymnasium located at 400 E. Washington St. Prices are 30 percent to 60 percent off retail.

All sizes and name brands are available with manufacturer warranties. Layaway and delivery are also available. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted.

For more information, call Marabeth Izzo at 440-247-8514 or visit the Chagrin Falls School District webpage.

Summer Camp Fair

If you are looking for a day camp or sleep away camp for your child, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Visit with area camp representatives and talk to them about the variety of experiences and activities available.

Camp Fair will be held in the Chagrin Falls Middle School gym located on the 7-12 campus at 400 E. Washington St. on March 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information, contact Connie Miralia at 440-247-4746.

Malley’s Online Candy Sale

The district-wide Malley’s candy sale from the catalog ends Feb. 28. However, the sale continues online through midnight on March 25, with guaranteed delivery before Easter.

Visit www.malleys.com/destination-imagination-chagrin-falls to order. An order of over $50 delivered to one address will qualify for free delivery.

Many thanks go to all who support Destination Imagination through its only fundraiser each year. The orders from in-school catalog sales will be delivered to the PAC on March 14 with hours to be announced.