Beginning next Friday, 02/08/19, grades 1-6 Chapel will be 2:10-2:40 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact donna.furtwengler@chca-oh.org.

Join us on Thursday, 02/21/19, 5:30-7:00 p.m., in the gym in celebration of Black History Month.  The evening will begin with songs of freedom led by Mrs. Inoue and sung by grade 3 students.  This will be followed by a Wax Museum Gallery Walk of famous African Americans. Stay tuned for more information as the event date approaches. 

Registration for Armleder track is open. Practices will be on Wednesdays, (grades K-1: 3:15-3:45 p.m. and grades 2-4: 3:50-4:30 p.m.). Practices will start on Wednesday, 03/13/19, and track meets will begin on Saturday, 03/30/19.  Registration through UltraCamp closes on Monday, 02/04/19.  Students not picked up by the end of their track practice time, will be escorted to the Achievers Program; and the daily charge will apply. Contact Mr. Sakelos with any questions at timothy.sakelos@chca-oh.org.

EdChoice and EdChoice Expansion applications for the 2019-2020 academic year will be available on Friday, 02/01/19.  Go to http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Other-Resources/Scholarships/EdChoice-Scholarship-Program for the EdChoice scholarship application (application will not be available until Friday).  Complete the application and provide a copy (along with a current energy or water bill) to Mrs. Vallo in the Armleder Admissions office.  The deadline for EdChoice is Tuesday, 04/30/19. For questions, please contact deanne.vallo@chca-oh.org.

Re-enrollment is due by Thursday, 02/14/19, to secure your child’s spot for the 2019-20 school year.  Re-enrollments after that date will be accepted on a “space available” basis, and wait pools are expected at some grade levels.  If you re-enroll by the 02/14/19 deadline, the deposit amount is  $75 per student.  The deposit amount will be $150 after 02/14/19.  If you receive EdChoice, please be sure to check the correct box that waives the re-enrollment deposit.

Re-enrollment brings with it the annual process of completing your financial aid application.  If you are interested in financial aid for the 2019-2020 academic year, go to the FACTS website at www.FACTSmgt.com.  To complete the verification process, it is required for you to upload your w-2 and 2018 tax return.  Once both documents are uploaded, your financial aid application will be complete.  Upon completion of the financial aid application, CHCA will notify you of your 2019-2020 assistance award.  For questions, deanne.vallo@chca-oh.org.

Did you miss Donuts with Dr. Nick last fall? Make sure to attend on Saturday, 02/23/19, just before CHCA’s Open House, 9:15-10:00 a.m. Grade 6 students/families are invited to join us in the Founders’ Campus Band Room for some Holtman’s donuts along with a presentation by CHCA Upper School principal Dr. Dean Nicholas, who will share some of the great experiences to look forward to in CHCA’s Upper School. Know a friend who might be interested in learning about CHCA? Be sure to bring them with you--we’ll have plenty of donuts to share and special take-away items!

Please mark your calendars for Saturday, 02/23/19, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m for CHCA’s Open House.  Armleder students, parents, faculty, and staff plan to roll out the red carpet to prospective families, showing them what makes Armleder such a great place to be!  

Don’t miss the chance to nominate a favorite teacher or staff member for the Golden Apple Raffle basket valued at more than $500! Purchase a raffle ticket by clicking here or stop by the Armleder front desk. Tickets are $10 per nomination--the more times you enter a name, the greater the chances of winning. Winner will be announced at the Celebration Auction (winner need not be present). The Golden Apple Raffle is generously sponsored by Jake Sweeney Automotive.

We're now in school closing and delay season. Make sure you don’t miss notifications.  Messages will be phoned to parent home and cell numbers, emailed to parent email addresses, and texted to parent cell numbers.  To receive the text, your number must be opted in. To do so, text “Y” to 67587.  For more information on school closings and delays, click here.

Parents should not send a student to school or to an extra-curricular or athletic activity who has the following:  
• has a fever of 100 degrees or higher (must be fever-free for at least 24 hours without the use of any medication 24 hours before returning to school). 
• has thrown up or had three or more watery or loose diarrhea stools any time in the last 24 hours. 
• has an upper respiratory infection with uncontrolled nasal drainage, coughing, or sneezing that may infect others. 
• was sent home from school the previous day or same day with a fever. 
• has a significant rash that has not been diagnosed by a physician. 
• is complaining of substantial pain for a significant duration until a physician has examined the student. 
• is taking prescription-strength medication, which impairs their ability to stay awake/alert and safely navigate stairs and hallways. 

If a student becomes ill during school hours, the nurse or office staff will call the parents. If the school is unable to reach the parents, names listed on the emergency medical authorization form will be contacted. Ill or injured students cannot be kept in the nursing clinic for more than one hour. 

To report a student absence, call Nurse Loranzan at 247-9944 x428.  When leaving a message, include your child’s name, your name, and the reason for the absence.  Thank you.