CHARDON HILLS MAGNET SCHOOL
NEWSLETTER
Dear Families,
Chardon Hills Magnet
School
1750 E. 234th Street
Euclid, Ohio 44117
216.797.6400
Chris Papouras,
Principal
[email protected]
216.797.6401
Jacqueline Sturm,
Assistant Principal
[email protected]
216.797.6403
THE PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
April is Autism Awareness month at Chardon Hills Magnet
School. World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD), celebrated each year
on April 2, was adopted by the United Nations in 2007 to shine a
bright light on autism. WAAD activities increase world knowledge of
autism and impart information about the importance of early
diagnosis and early intervention. Additionally, WAAD celebrates the
unique talents and skills of persons with autism around the world.
At Chardon Hills, students will participate in an assembly
hosted by Ms. Slouffman to learn about autism and how to be a friend
to someone with autism. On April 2, we will light up our main lobby
area in blue lights and spend time reading stories about autism.
In other news, the newly formed Family-School Partnership
Committee (FSPC) is focusing how to make Chardon Hills more
family-friendly.
The FSPC critically analyzed family-friendly
environments and discovered areas of which Chardon Hills does well,
and can improve. Look for more information in future months about
the FSPC work.
As always, Chardon Hills Magnet School seeks opportunities
for the community and school to support each other. Please feel free to
share your ideas to help us find such occasions. And please continue to
communicate with Chardon Hills to ensure we keep our children
successful.
Respectfully,
Mr. Papouras
From the FAMILY-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE (FSPC):
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Did you know you are welcome to observe your child in the classroom? If you are
interested, simply notify your child’s teacher to set-up a time. A minimum of 24-hours
notice is required.
If English is your second language or your home speaks limited English, please notify
your child’s teacher. We want to help make communication easier for your family.
Friday’s Child – Feb./Mar.
KG: Amir H., Kylan W., Novay B., Shaidyn B., tyler H.,
Najae M., Shatora G., Raeshade H., quentin M., Madison
T., Kai H., Saani L., De’Chelle S., Jaden R., Jaeviyon C.
Gr.1: Wayne C., Theodis G., Michael I., Corday H.,
Brooklyn M., Ardell C., Imani W., Londyn M., Tamia N.,
Mikhail S., Justin B., Raniyah S., Zachary S., Asia W.,
Miles F
Gr.2: Moses T., Jayvon B., Arianna B., Jaylen W., Ella H.,
Deandria S., Javon g., Miracle G., Taliyah W., Jayvon B.,
Brooklyn M., Caleb M., Ameerah M., Makiylah C., Elise S.,
Josiah H., Dontaye S.
Gr.3: Noah B., Jameecia J., Saniya C., Willette M.,
Makayla J., Jadya H., Mikiah W., Xenia M., Robert P.,
Samiah C., Chamira J., Reginald Mc., Durrell C., Hannah
K., Seneca M., Mark G., Joseph R.
Gr.4: Isaiah C., Evan S., Rajai C., Morgan W., Dewayne
W., Ella A., Luke P., Ian W., Erin W., Claire C., Elijah C.,
Nadia J., Olivia D., Davian H., Jeveion C., Shanira B
Gr.5: Anyla G., Kieymani H. Kayla T., Kaylin N., Alyssa
C., Brandon T., Christopher Y., Lania B., Cayla A., Zayda
S., Kwante P., Aniya P., Kerri W., Bianca E., Alaysha R.
ARRIVAL PROCEDURES
APRIL DATES
1- Wear Blue to Support
Individuals with Autism
2- Autism Awareness,
Main Lobby Reading Nook
2- Report Cards Mailed Home
3- No School,
Start of Spring Break
13- School Resumes
13- School Board Meeting,
Fordyce Bldg., 7:30 PM
15- All School Field Trip:
The Big Show, Mary Poppins
(Euclid High School)
21- OAA Reading (Grade 3)
21- PTA Meeting, 7:00 PM
24- PTA’s VIP Day (Grade 2)
27- Dental Sealant Program
(Gr.2)
27- Special Board Meeting,
Fordyce Bldg., 7:30 PM
We need your help in keeping Chardon Hills safe.
The main entrance, located off East 234th Street,
is designated for cars and vans. If you are
driving your children to school, please keep your
children in your vehicle until the school doors
open at 8:30 AM. Prior to 8:30 AM, the school
grounds are unsupervised.
28- PARCC Part-1 Math Gr.4
Students are also prohibited from being dropped
off at the main entrance, and then running
around the building to the bus entrance.
May 1- PARCC Part-2 Math Gr.5
Thank you for your cooperation on this matter.
28- PTA Skating Party,
United Skates, 6:30 PM
29- PARCC Part-2 Math Gr.4
30- PARCC Part-1 Math Gr.5
30- Music Concert (Gr.4)
May 5- PARCC Part-1 Math Gr.3
May 6- Field Trip (Gr.4 & 5):
Robin Hood at Playhouse Square
May 2015
FR OM THE D E S K OF M R S . S TU R M ,
A S S I S TA N T PR I N CI PA L
DEAR PARENTS,
Chardon Hills Magnet
School
1750 E. 234th Street
Euclid, Ohio 44117
216.797.6400
Chris Papouras, Principal
The PARCC Assessments (3rd – 5th Grade) and AIR
Assessments (4th Grade Social Studies and 5th Grade Science) for the
End of the Year testing are upon us. Students in grades 3-5 will be
assessed in a variety of ways. We need your help in order to give your
child the best chance of success.
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[email protected]
216.797.6401
Jacqueline Sturm, Assistant
Principal
[email protected]
216.797.6403
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Please make sure that your child attends school on all test days
unless he or she is ill. Students seem to do better when they take
the tests with their classmates.
Please help your child arrive to school on time, especially on test
days. The teachers need to begin testing promptly each day. If
your child is late and the class has begun testing, your child will
have to make up that day’s test at a later date.
To help your child do his/her best, maintain a regular schedule
for bedtime. These testing days are stressful, and students may
need extra sleep (see attached for importance of sleep for
children). Please give your child a good breakfast before school.
Express encouragement and maintain a positive attitude with
your child. We want our students to do their best and not be
worried about the tests.
We thank you for your cooperation and support during these weeks of
testing.
Best Regards,
Mrs. Jacqueline Sturm
APRIL STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
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Kdg: Henry S., Emmanuel P., Jaden R., Saani L., Juelz 3 : Deborah A., Nyomi G., Xenia M., Toni K.,
1st: Karmma S., Sheyenne C., Theodis G., Sa’Rhia C.
Jaya W.
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2 : Nyla W., Ella H., Brooklyn M., Kaila M., Jayvon B. 4th: Taylor C., Jayla C., Grace F., Destiny K.
5th: Taylor T., Micheal W., Cassie F., Kerri W.
DOES LACK OF SLEEP AFFECT A CHILD’ S BEHAVIOR?
Children are affected by lack of sleep just as adults are, but while a tired adult may
look sleepy and move slowly, sleep-deprived kids often look like they're bursting with energy.
Don't be deceived, though -- sleep is vital for children because they are constantly growing
and developing. When children's sleep needs aren't met, the signs are often apparent in their
behavior.
Hyperactivity
It's not uncommon for a child to be diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,
known as ADHD, when he's really suffering from chronic sleep deprivation, reports
MedlinePlus, the website of the National Institutes of Health. This is because when some
children don't get enough sleep, they can exhibit symptoms of ADHD -- becoming
disagreeable, excitable, and hyperactive, and engaging in extreme behaviors like tantrums or
aggression.
Lack of Focus
Children who aren't getting enough sleep may also have problems focusing, and this affects
their ability to learn. Kyla Boyse, a registered nurse, explains in the article "Sleep Problems"
on the University of Michigan Health System website that a tired child is unable to focus on
tasks, and this can lead to frustration and emotional outbursts because she is trying hard to
pay attention to what's going on around her. Overtired children also become forgetful and
make mistakes they wouldn't make normally. They may bother other children or talk
excessively because they are trying to stimulate their brain to regain their focus.
Moodiness
Children who are sleep-deprived have trouble managing emotions and may seem irritable or
whiny. In an interview on Scholastic.com, child-development expert Mary Sheedy Kurcinka,
author of "Sleepless in America: Practical Strategies to Help Your Family Get the Sleep It
Deserves," points out that an overtired child tends to lack patience and becomes frustrated
easily. He may also be bossy or demanding. As a result, he has more conflicts with peers,
parents and caregivers.
Clumsiness and Impulsivity
If your child isn't getting the sleep he needs, he may be more prone to injuries. A tired child
tends to be clumsy and impulsive or plays in a more wired or frenzied way than is usual. This
behavior can lead to actions that cause accidents. Kurcinka notes that children who go for 8
or 9 hours each day without a rest period are more likely to end up in the emergency room.
Your Child's Sleep Needs
According to the National Sleep Foundation, the effects of a lack of sleep on your child's
behavior may not be obvious initially. Sleep deprivation is a cumulative problem, and the
effects become more obvious over time. While most kids' sleep needs tend to fall within a
typical range based on age, every child is different and your child may need more or less sleep
than his peers. Typically, though, a toddler between 1 and 3 years old will need between 10
and 14 hours of sleep in a 24-hour period, including nighttime sleep and daytime naps.
Preschoolers need between 11 and 13 hours of sleep, but may have dropped the daytime nap.
School-age children between the ages of 5 and 12 can function with less sleep, and need 10 to
11 hours of sleep per day.
By Renee Miller http://everydaylife.globalpost.com/lack-sleep-affect-childs-behavior-2987.html