Congratulations Chagrin Falls High School Class of 2015
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Congratulations MAY/JUNE 2015 Chagrin Falls High School Class of 2015 Chagrin Falls SchoolS SUPER NEWS1 Message from Superintendent 3 Board briefs 4 TReasurer’s corner 5 national merit qualifiers 6 BEING of service award 7 harvest for hunger 8 autism awarness month 9 CFMS Exploring careers 9 CFHS Cum laude society 10 Rotary speech competition/Super Students 11 The science of attention 12-13 as seen on twitter 14-15 daniel coyle returns to chagrin 16 NEW CFHS asst. Principal 16 volunteering at foodbank 17 cfms power of the pen team 18 bike to school day 19 superintendents for the day 20-21 physical education in-service 22 CFMS Destination imaGINATION 23 magic gives back 24-25 CFHS welcomes cofounder priceline.com 26-27 gurney art walk 28 Contents CFMS national library week 29 congressional art contest winner 30 gettysburg address contest 30 CFHS top high school in country 30 CFHS learning about innovation age 31 CFHS students design window 31 Table of Table class of 2015 32-44 follow us on social media 45 TEACHER/Staff employee of the year nominations 46-49 super news archives 50 2 Message From Our Superintendent The entire staff of Chagrin - Members of this class have received artistic awards Falls Exempted Village in Juried Art Shows including Scholastics and the School District would Governor’s show like to thank our parents, - Musically this class have received Superior ratings in community and especially group and solo contests our students for your - 10 athletic teams and the Speech and Debate Team contributions to another qualified and competed in State Competition successful school year. This - These graduates will attend 76 of the best colleges was a year of significant and universities in 25 states, The District of Columbia progress for our school and Canada district. We implemented - The high school achieved ratings as one of the top year one of our strategic schools nationally in US News and World Report, The plan and action plans were completed in the areas of Washington Post, Newsweek and The Daily Beast. flexible learning, curriculum and instruction, parent and community engagement and shared leadership. Specific We are working diligently to plan for the 2015-16 school progress will be shared in the annual report that will be year. The Chagrin Falls Board of Education continues to mailed to all residents in August; however, it is clear that evaluate options to address pressing facility needs. As our work has improved the personalized educational you will see in the “Board Briefs” section of this Super experience for our students. News, they will consider a recommendation to move a facility option forward for community consideration at This past weekend we recognized the 127th graduating the June 15 meeting of the Board of Education. This class of the Chagrin Falls Exempted Village School is a difficult and critical decision for the future of our District. The class of 2015 achieved success in all school district. We are excited about the opportunity aspects of schooling. This success is a result of the to engage in deeper conversation with the community hard work of teachers, administrators, parents and at the opening of the 2015-16 school year. This past community members. Success of a class is recognized year, the State of Ohio implemented a new assessment at the conclusion of high school; however, it is the work system causing a significant amount of backlash from of many throughout the academic career and the strong educators and parents. Locally, we had 176 parents foundation of our community that lays the groundwork “opt out” their children from state testing. While there and gives students the opportunity to achieve. We often was a “hold harmless” provision for students and staff, judge business and financial success in terms of return this will have a negative impact on the overall district on investment (ROI). The success of this class should performance index score on the state district report card. provide our parents and community with a snap shot by The students that did not test will receive a score of zero the numbers of what the return on your investment is obviously dramatically impacting this number. We will from our local school district. once again release the district quality profile as a way to report progress to our community. Legislatures are A snapshot from the class of 2015: currently working on recommendations that will change - 70 seniors received a state of Ohio Board of Education the testing system for next year. Diploma with Honors - 94 seniors have a cumulative grade point average of It has been a great school year for our school district. 3.5 or higher and 45 are 4.0 or higher We greatly appreciate the opportunity to serve this - 7 graduates are commended National Merit Qualifiers community. On behalf of the entire staff of Chagrin Falls, and 2 were National Merit Finalist have a great summer! - 112 students have taken 554 advanced placement tests with 83% scoring three or higher Robert W. Hunt, Superintendent - 135 students completed a minimum of 75 hours Chagrin Falls Exempted Village Schools and some have completed as many as 400 community [email protected] service hours 440-247-4363 3 A review of the may/JUNE Board of Education meetings chagrin falls “board briefs” The Chagrin Falls Board of Education has been principal and interest cost amortized over the cycle extremely busy reviewing staffing and resource of the debt. This information was shared at the materials for approval in preparation for the Board of Education meeting on June 1. A great upcoming school year. The Board of Education also deal of conversation took place regarding the pros has reviewed initial budget projections for next fiscal and cons of the following options: pk-6 at Gurney year and anticipates reviewing final appropriations Elementary, pk – 3 at Gurney Elementary and a new later this month. The five-year forecast continues to 4-6 at Philomethian Street that retains the current indicate that we are able to extend the current four- gym/auditorium, and a phase-in approach that year levy cycle an additional year to 2017. begins with a new 4-6 at Philomethian Street. Due to community interest in location and overall long- The Board also spent a great deal of time over the term financial cost to the community, members course of the last month reviewing district facility focused on options that included the 4-6 option plans. Superintendent Robert Hunt provided at Philomethian. The Board anticipates reviewing the Board of Education with an update on the a recommendation from the superintendent at the work and opinions of members of the district June 15 regular meeting of the Board of Education facility committee. The Board then directed the that could lead to a November ballot item for superintendent and treasurer to analyze three community consideration. options financially including total construction, Chagrin Falls Exempted Village Schools Board of Education President: Member: Michael Hogan Harry Cashy (440) 543-5280 (440) 338-3510 Vice President: Mary Kay O’Toole Rob Weber (440) 338-8636 (440) 247-7115 Anne B. Thomas, Ph.D. (440) 247-1227 http://www.chagrinschools.org/boardofeducation.aspx 4 chagrin falls exempted village schools TREASURER’S CORNER Table 1 compares actual monthly receipts to the Table 2 compares actual monthly expenditures monthly estimates and to prior fiscal year actual to monthly estimates and to prior fiscal year receipts. General fund revenues spike in the actual expenditures. Expenses are typically fairly 1st and 3rd quarter as a result of real estate tax consistent throughout the fiscal year. collections. Table 3 compares estimated and actual monthly Table 4 is a cash flow summary comparing ending cash balances demonstrating compliance revenues to expenditures each month. w i t h B o a r d o f E d u c a t i o n c a s h b a l a n c e p o l i c i e s . 5 chagrin falls high school national merit qualifiers Thirteen Chagrin Falls High School students have The National Merit program recognizes students been notified that they have met requirements with high SAT scores and strong academic record. to enter the 2015 National Merit Scholarship More than 1.5 million high school juniors across the Program. These students are Megan Garvey, United States competed for 7,600 positions and Liam Aucremanne, Andrew Wood, Cassie Sferra, more than $34 million in scholarships this year. Eammon Lamonica, Madeline Mitchell, Katherine Rouru, Madlin Deignan, Conrad Mitchell, Madelyn Michaels, Laurel Jackson, James Grady, and Brett DeFoy. 6 being of service Tune in and Consider Others Chagrin Falls Exempted Village Schools’ classified because she is legendary for the fresh, warm teams have adopted the motto “Being of Service.” cookies she bakes daily. This reflects our value to “Tune In and Consider Others.” These qualities of providing excellent Food Service Director Marti Jacobson mentioned, service are already areas of “Jane has been a fantastic strength with our teams, and addition to the middle we are working to keep it that school staff since June.” way. Always smiling, Jane brings a positive, enthusiastic Each month throughout attitude to her work and to the year, we recognize one our school community. She specific employee that goes connects with the students, above and beyond in the already knowing all of them area of customer service. by name. In her kitchen, This person represents these creativity abounds—she qualities and represents the loves to try new recipes. hard work that each team member exemplifies on a Middle School Principal Mr. regular basis.