Chagrin Falls Schools to hold Kindergarten Registration Day
Chagrin Falls Schools will be holding kindergarten registration on Saturday, March 18th at Gurney Elementary, 1155 Bell Road, from 8:30 am until 1:00 pm.
Children five years old on or before September 30, 2017 are eligible for kindergarten for the 2017-2018 school year. Half day and full day kindergarten are offered at Gurney Elementary.
Information regarding the tuition and instructional programming for a full day of kindergarten will be available at registration. A $200 non-refundable deposit will be required at registration to hold a spot for the child. Parents have until May 5th to make the choice.
Registration should take approximately 20 minutes to complete and it is recommended that the registration packet is filled out prior to the registration date. The packet can be found at Chagrin Falls School District. It is not necessary to bring the student on the day of registration.
A kindergarten kick off meeting for parents will be held on April 6th at 6:00 p.m. and kindergarten screening will take place May 4th and May 5th at Gurney Elementary. Further information will be available at registration. Any questions, please call 440-247- 5500 ext. 4102.
Chagrin Falls School District Hires Boys Soccer Coach
On February 21st, the Chagrin Falls Board of Education approved the hiring of Brian McKenna as the new Chagrin Falls Boys Soccer Coach. McKenna has been the Junior Varsity Girls Soccer Coach at Chagrin Falls for 17 years. Previously, he was the head Wrestling Coach at Chagrin Falls and was the head Boys Soccer Coach at Brooklyn High School. In 2006, he was named the Greater Cleveland Soccer Coaches Association Assistant Coach of the Year. McKenna is currently the Chagrin Falls High School Alumni Director and resident in the Chagrin Falls School District. McKenna also is a social studies teacher at Chagrin Falls High School.
“Brian is passionate about Chagrin Falls soccer and he is dedicated to continuing the long-time success the team has had,” said Chagrin Falls Superintendent Robert Hunt. “Brian has done a great job with our girls soccer program and he is familiar with the youth programs. I am confident he will do a terrific job and take our program to a whole new level.”
Pictured In Bottom Left Photo: Brian McKenna, Chagrin Falls Boys Soccer Coach
Chagrin Valley Rotary Club Student of the Month for February
Patrick Emery was chosen for his service and leadership qualities as the February Rotary Club Student of the Month. He has been on the High Honor Roll at Chagrin Falls High School all semesters and was selected as the Tiger of the Semester by his Pre-Calculus teacher for his outstanding academic achievement. His AP and Honors classes include: AP Physics 1, AP US Government and Politics, AP Calculus AB, AP Statistics and AP Physics 2.
When Patrick is not working hard in his classes, he is active in many extracurricular activities. He is a Link Crew Leader a member of the Mixed Ensemble as well as a Student Council Class Representative. He is also on the soccer, swimming and tennis teams. He won the Chagrin Valley All Conference Honorable Mention for swimming both his sophomore and junior years. He is a co-founder and co-captain of the Club Sailing Team. Besides sports, Patrick also won the Chagrin Falls Schools Art Show Gold Star for Outstanding Achievement in Art for Film.
Patrick spends a lot of time volunteering as well. In 2014, he was a part of a Peace Mission in El Salvador where he worked with orphans, teaching English, playing soccer and planning activities. Two years later in 2016, he volunteered at a children’s camp in Mexico where he helped plan and implement the first ever day camp for underprivileged children.
Patrick will be attending Northwestern University double majoring in Industrial Engineering and Economics.
Patrick was recognized at a recent Chagrin Valley Rotary Club meeting.
Pictured In Top Center Photo: Patrick Emery, February Rotary Club Student of the Month
Chagrin Falls Educational Foundation Holds Annual Pancake Breakfast
The Chagrin Falls Educational Foundation will hold its annual Pancake Breakfast on March 5th from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in the Chagrin Falls Middle School cafeteria. It is $8.00 at the door but teachers and children under four eat for free. Besides pancakes, there are raffle prizes, gym activities for children and a magician. All the money raised is donated to the Chagrin Falls Educational Foundation and will go back to the school.
The Chagrin Falls Educational Foundation is dedicated to the continued excellence of the Chagrin Falls School District. The foundation supports educational programs and experiences that enrich opportunities for the students and faculty of the district.
“We are excited about hosting our one and only annual fundraiser because it is an event that people look forward to year after year,” said Annie Amata, Chagrin Falls Educational Foundation trustee. “It is an event that brings our community together and allows the foundation to continue offering support to students and staff.”
