From the Principal's Desk—
Hello Hilltopper Families!
I hope this message finds you well and staying warm during this chilly season! Our long weekend turned out to be even longer with two unexpected cold calamity days, giving everyone a little extra time to relax and stay safe indoors. While we missed having our students in school, we’re grateful for the chance to prioritize everyone’s well-being during the extreme weather. On a brighter note, how incredible was it to see Ohio State take home the National Championship? What a fantastic moment of pride and excitement for our state! Go Bucks!
As we move deeper into winter, I’d like to remind you to ensure that your students are dressed appropriately for the cold weather. Please send your child to school with a warm coat, gloves, a hat, snow pants and sturdy footwear (the HIGH FIVE) to keep them cozy during outdoor recess and any time we may find ourselves outside. We go outside if the “feels like” is 15 degrees or above. Thank you for your continued support in keeping our students safe and ready to learn!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Makee
The State of Ohio requires school districts to offer whole-grade testing to all students twice during their education to identify gifted learners. As part of this process, all 2nd-grade students will take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) from February 3-7, 2025. The CogAT assesses overall cognitive and reasoning abilities and can identify students who meet the qualifying score as gifted in superior cognitive ability. Based on the results, some students may undergo additional evaluation for possible gifted identification in creative thinking ability. After testing, individual student CogAT results will be sent home with students. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this assessment, please feel free to contact Linda Elegante or Megan Kinney at megan.kinney@chardonschools.org.
Doctor's Note When Out Sick
Please note that if your child is out sick for 3 consecutive days, he/she will need a doctor's note to return to school, after the 3rd day of being absent.
Attention Parents/ Guardians: As you know there are many respiratory illnesses surging:
RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) and the Flu (influenza) are among these. Both
viruses can have similar symptoms. It is important to monitor your child for these
symptoms and keep them home if they are sick. Some common symptoms are fever,
fatigue, cough, loss of appetite, sore throat, runny nose/congestion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, wheezing and body aches. If you notice these symptoms please take your
child to see a healthcare provider to confirm with a simple test what illness they have.
Continued hand washing and covering coughs and sneezes is our greatest defense in
keeping those around us healthy. If your child is sick please keep them home per your
provider's recommendations.
Reminder, as with any illness, children should be fever free for 24 hours without fever reducers prior to returning to school.
Thank you for your continued help in keeping our schools healthy.
Mrs. Park and Mrs. Kolenich
Title I
Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) provides students who qualify with extra instructional services and activities beyond regular classroom instruction. Click HERE for more information about the Title I program and reach out to the school with any questions.
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Park Elementary School
Tonia Seese, Secretary
tonia.seese@chardonschools.org
Maureen Liechty, Clerical
maureen.liechty@chardonschools.org
Sarah Park, School Nurse & Renee Kolenich, Medical Assistant
renee.kolenich@chardonschools.org
Phone: 440-285-4067
Fax: 440-286-0484
Website: www.chardonschools.org
Location: 111 Goodrich Court, Chardon, OH, USA