At their April 17 meeting, the Chagrin Falls Board of Education approved a contract with Ashley Brudno to serve as the district’s new treasurer/chief financial officer (CFO) effective June 3, 2019.
Brudno Named Treasurer/CFO
At their April 17 meeting, the Chagrin Falls Board of Education approved a contract with Ashley Brudno to serve as the district’s new treasurer/chief financial officer (CFO) effective June 3, 2019. She will serve as the financial adviser to the Board of Education and will oversee all financial operations of the district.
Brudno’s responsibilities include preparation of accurate and timely state and federal reports, development and monitoring of the district’s annual budget and five-year forecast and active communication with the administrative team, board and community about the district’s finances.
Spring Art Show
Chagrin Falls middle and high school art students “Dared to be Creative” at the Spring Art Show April 11-14 in the Hamlet Atrium. The show is a testament to the district’s incredible art department and to the dedication of its students who work so hard to perfect their skill. Showcased pieces ranged from the Scholastic and Governor award-winning student pieces, to film and digital photography artwork and 2D and 3D pieces. Almost every middle school student had a piece in the show.
Opening night on April 11 had live entertainment by the Chagrin Falls High School Jazz Band. An awards presentation was held with judges ranging from teachers, administrators and community leaders.
Winners included:
Valley Art Center Awards – Ryan Hill Tori Mrofchak;
Cleveland Print Room Black & White Film Award – Julia Santamaria;
Hamlet Best In Show – Willy Armington;
Hamlet High School Gold – Lindy Cunnington;
Hamlet High School Silver – Livi Harmat;
Dads’ Club Awards – Mackenzie Agan, Lucy Fricke, Alex Chinnici;
Board Of Education Award – Lindy Cunnington;
PTO Awards – Kate Flynt, Cecelia Mergenhagen.
High School/Middle School Awards:
Outstanding Photography/Computer Graphics – Brandon Denton, Alexandra Olson;
Outstanding 2D Artists – Emily Owens, Robin Barth;
Outstanding 3D Artists – Kelly Wynveen, Kate Flynt;
High School Principal’s Award – Katie Baker;
Middle School Principal’s Award – Ryan Hill.
The PTO Art Show committee consists of co-chairs Chris Kukla and Colleen Mahoney, along with Brigid Gilmore, Carrie Hawk, Jackie Kruyne Jerrel Mattson, Loren Winans and Christy Wynveen. Art instructors include: Libby Harrold, art department chairperson and high school art teacher; Jill Eisert, high school art teacher; Dawn Serazin, high school art teacher; and Amy Fenton, middle school art teacher.
Chagrin Falls High School seniors that will be attending art school to study visual arts next year were recognized. They include Emily Owens – illustration, Milwaukee Institute of Art; Alice Patton – fashion design, Parsons School of Design; Lindy Cunnington – fine arts, school undecided; Kate Flynt – fine arts, Ohio State University and Lucy Fricke – architecture, Wake Forest.
Second Annual Cardboard Regatta
The seventh graders at Chagrin Falls Middle School are preparing for their second annual Cardboard Regatta as a part of a larger interdisciplinary unit. The event will take place on May 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Chagrin Valley Recreation Center pool.
Donations from this event will go to Water for South Sudan.
“This charity was chosen because it relates to the books “A Long Walk to Water” and “I Will Always Write Back,” which is read by the seventh-grade language arts class,” said teacher Brian Johnson.
The seventh-graders last year were able to raise nearly $12,000 for the charity. All money raised goes to help build freshwater wells in villages in South Sudan in order for the villagers have access to fresh water.
At the end of April, students will hear speakers from Cleveland Water and the Northeast Ohio Sewer District. These speakers will focus on what people can do locally to help keep the water clean and safe. They also will discuss the water treatment process and will give an overview of the distribution process, water quality and emerging technologies in the water industry.
Students also will hear from the local nonprofit organization Drink Local, Drink Tap. It is an organization that inspires individuals to recognize and solve water issues through creative education, events and the provision of water access to people in need.
“Drink Local, Drink Tap not only want to make sure we take care of our Great Lakes, but have a strong focus in Uganda and work each day to bring them clean water,” said Johnson.
In May, students will begin using their knowledge from math, science and Project Lead the Way/STEM (Science, Technology, Math and Engineering) classes to create blueprints of their boats and then they will finally build their boats.
The regatta already has received donations from Lyndall Insurance, Duck Tape, Master Pizza, The Rec, Step In, Sugar and Frogs, The Golf Dome, Cowboy Restaurant, Brickhouse Burgers, Bell & Flower, Flip Side, Fireside Chagrin Pet and Garden, Geigers and the Chagrin Valley Chamber of Commerce. Chagrin Falls Educational Foundation also provided a grant to help support the regatta for the second straight year.
Donations are still being accepted. Email Brian Johnson at brian.johnson@chagrinschools.orgto donate. Allcommunity members are encouraged to attend and watch this exciting event.
To learn more about the event or make a donation, visit tinyurl.com/regattacfms.
