Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-26 School Year!
Chardon Schools is excited to welcome your Hilltopper in the Fall! Convenient, online registration for your Kindergarten student opens on February 1, 2025 @ 8am. Your student must be five (5) years of age or older on or before August 1, 2025 to attend Kindergarten in 2025-26. Please visit the Registration page to learn more and enroll (https://www.chardonschools.org/Registration.aspx)!
School Events
- February 10th-13th Random Acts of Kindness Week
- February 12th - One Day Canned Food Drive
- February 13th - Park Skating Party
- February 13th - Valentine's Classroom Parties
- February 14th - No School - Teacher Professional Development
- February 17th - No School - President's Day
- February 24th - One School One Book Begins
- March 6th - Spring Parent Conference Night
- March 19th - Family Literacy Night
PTO Events
- February 12th - PTO Meeting at 6:00pm in the Park cafeteria
- February 21st - My Guy and I Dance
- March 16th - Lads and Leading Ladies Bowling
*See Newsletter for more information
From the Principal's Desk—
Hello Hilltopper Families!
We're more than halfway through the third quarter and it's inspiring to witness the remarkable progress and enthusiasm for learning our students at Park are demonstrating. It is so exciting to visit classrooms and watch students mastering new math concepts, becoming creative writers and engaging in reading adventures.
As we approach the final stretch of the school year, we encourage families to continue supporting their children's educational journey. Regular attendance, consistent homework and daily/evening routines as well as open communication with teachers play pivotal roles in student success. Together, let's maintain this positive momentum and ensure our students finish the year strong.
Just a reminder that next week, from February 10th to 13th, we will be celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Week. This special week is dedicated to encouraging everyone to perform simple acts of kindness, fostering a culture of compassion and generosity. Whether it's sharing a compliment, helping a classmate or expressing gratitude, every small gesture can make a significant impact.
Since we have used 5 calamity days, look for blizzard bag information in the coming weeks.
Thank you for your support and partnership in fostering a kind learning environment at Park Elementary.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Makee
Munson, Park, and CELC are having a RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS Spirit Week from February 10-13!
Monday, Feb. 10 - Kick it into gear and help somebody near! Wear different colored socks or silly socks!
Tuesday, Feb. 11 - Let your kindness shine! Wear your brightest, sparkliest, or neon-colored clothing!
Wednesday, Feb. 12 - Powered by kindness! Wear your superhero attire!
Thursday, Feb. 13 - Spread the love! Dress in red, pink, or white!
We hope everyone joins us in participating in our spirit week and in showing random acts of kindness all year!
🌟 Topper Tickets! 🌟
Topper Tickets are part of Park's PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) system. They are given to students as a special recognition when they demonstrate a Topper Trait - Taking Responsibility, Offering Kindness, and Persevering. Each day, we randomly select a few Topper Ticket winners from each grade level to receive a prize! Check the newsletter each week for their names!
1st Grade: Josephine Johnson, Mila Schreiber, Sylas Zarack
2nd Grade: Luke Streiff, Madison Swope, Duncan Wiggins
3rd Grade: Avalon Pollack, Alee Speelman, Brayden Square
Keep up the GREAT work, Hilltoppers!
IMPORTANT REMINDER FROM THE CLINIC:
- Please see the link ( ODH FLU Rate Info ) to the most recent update by ODH regarding influenza rates in Ohio. Ohio is in the "Very High " category.
- We are seeing MANY kids in the clinic with high fevers and active flu symptoms. Many are returning to school after 2-3 days of fevers at home but they are spiking fevers at school.
- We recommend that if you have or have had a fever, that you don't return to school until fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications (like Tylenol, Advil, Ibuprofen, Dayquil, etc). This is in accordance with the CDC.
Here are the CDC recommendations for returning to school: CDC Information
This excerpt comes from the CDC website:
"Return to School"
When a person can return to school depends on the nature of the illness. In general, a child returning to school should be well enough to participate in school (e.g., can adequately manage improving cough and congestion on their own, not overly fatigued), and care of the returning child should not interfere with the school staff’s ability to teach or care for other students. Students and staff returning to school following an illness may still be contagious, but are likely to be less contagious as symptoms improve, depending on factors like duration and severity of illness. Parents and caregivers should consult their child’s health care providers with specific questions about their child’s condition or recovery.
For the general symptoms described in the stay at home when sick section of this guidance, policies can allow return to the school setting when:
- The child has not had a fever (and is not using fever-reducing medicine) for at least 24 hours.
- Fever with a new rash has been evaluated by a healthcare provider and fever has resolved.
- Uncovered skin sores are crusting, and the child is under treatment from a provider.
- Vomiting has resolved overnight and the child can hold down food / liquids in the morning.
- Diarrhea has improved, the child is no longer having accidents or is having bowel movements no more than 2 above normal per 24-hour period for the child. Bloody diarrhea should be evaluated by a healthcare provider prior to return.
- Respiratory virus symptoms are getting better overall for at least 24 hours. Students and staff returning after a respiratory illness can consider additional actions to reduce spread.
Thank you for your continued help in keeping our schools healthy.
Mrs. Park and Mrs. Kolenich
Level Up Your Reading! Story Arcade Book Fair
WE’RE HAVING A BOOK FAIR!
Level Up to your next favorite book between March 3rd - 6th here at Park Elementary School. Every purchase supports our School Library! The students will visit the fair during their library time. Also, the fair will be open after school until 4pm. Please check in at the office before coming to the fair.
Payment methods: We accept cash, credit and debit cards, checks, or book fair gift cards. Please make out checks to Chardon Local Schools.
Book fair gift cards: Gift cards are an easy payment method that won’t get lost in a backpack. Buy them online for use at both our in-person and online fairs
Online fair: Can’t make the fair? No worries! The Online Book Fair is open until the end of the school year. Shop for exciting new books online or create teacher and student wishlists to share at Park School Literati Book Fair.
Volunteer: Love books and helping students!! We’d love your help! All volunteers get a 20% book fair discount. To Volunteer go to
Book Fair Volunteer Sign up or use the QR code.
We can’t wait for our students to experience our upcoming book fair! Thank you for helping to inspire a lifelong love of reading.
Here’s a sneak peek of books at our Story Arcade Book Fair! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5ANdczVLU9dgF8m1HHU_bMwrcRJLUGD3&si=FkjQ9VPI9gC1km4J
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.
Please complete your Infinite Campus MANDATORY Annual Update!
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