Jill Makee @parkelemsch to see pictures and videos from school!

https://x.com/parkelemsch

Please exercise extra caution during dismissal time, as our pickup area is very active with children, staff, buses and other vehicles. Please drive slowly, remain alert and follow all traffic rules to ensure a safe environment for everyone. We know parking and traffic can be a challenge, so please don’t rush—safety is our top priority. Avoid distractions like cell phones and be patient as students and their families are safely guided to their cars. Thank you for helping us keep our school community safe!

School Events

• March 7th - End of 3rd Quarter
• March 19th - Family Literacy Night
• March 24th - 28th - Spring Break
• March 31 - ONLINE yearbook orders due (visit www.pastorphoto.com to order)

• April 15th - First Grade Spring Concert 6-6:30pm
• April 29th - Kindergarten Informational Meeting - LGIR 6-7pm

PTO Events

• March 12th - PTO Meeting at 6:00pm in the Park cafeteria

• March 16th - Lads and Leading Ladies Bowling 2:00pm
• May 2nd - Color Run
• May 29th - Drive In Movie Night w/Munson

*See Newsletter for more information

Hello Hilltopper Families!

As we approach the end of the third quarter tomorrow, I want to take a moment to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our students and also express my gratitude for your continued support and involvement in your child's education.

Our students have been “TOPPERING UP” and making great strides in their learning, showing perseverance and growing in so many ways. I am incredibly proud of their efforts!

Looking ahead, I am excited to invite you to our upcoming Literacy Night on March 19th! This will be a fun and engaging evening filled with activities to encourage a love of reading. Be sure to sign up in the newsletter and join us for this night of learning and family fun.

Thank you for being such a vital part of our school community. Let’s finish the quarter strong and continue to support our students in their journey of success!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Makee

Congrats to Morgan and Riley for “toppering up” and completing the extra math packet! They earned a book token for their hard work!

We are looking for 2 volunteers on March 11th from about 9:45-12:45 PM to help students make homemade dog treats in the gym. We will need assistance with setting up the materials and assisting the students. Sign Up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CACA62EA1F9CE9-55315709-dogtreat

Look on our website: https://www.chardon.k12.oh.us/OneSchoolOneBook1.aspx for pictures and chapter readings by Park staff throughout these next few weeks! You can also look back at last year's OSOB photos.

Check out our kick-off pictures: https://g-tv.smugmug.com/School/25-Park-Elementary-One-School-One-Book

Actual picture of Mrs. Coon's "evil squirrel"! Ha!!

One school one book has been a lot of fun for our students! Everyone brought in pictures of their pets for their classroom door and we created a Park Pet Wall of Fame! Watch for different pictures each week.

Also, all the students have the opportunity to read in "The Dog Park!" Check out our pictures!

Every Tuesday at Park School will be TOPPER TUESDAY! Join us as Students and Staff wear their Chardon Topper spirit wear or any Red or Black gear you like.

ABSENCES & TARDINESS

If your student is not going to be in school or is going to be late,

you need to call 440-285-4067 by 9:30 a.m.

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: Curt McClelland, Liam Milroy, Oliver Pemberton, Abigail Smith, Marley Tackett

2nd Grade: Isabella Baird, Nora Kandare, Sophia Mack, Anastasia Schelkanov, Matteo Tucci

3rd Grade: Alejandra Camacho Ibarra, Mikey Davis, Jace Kleinknecht, Carter Morrison, Faith Tunstall

Keep up the GREAT work, Hilltoppers!

Do you have cabin fever? Some of the Park staff took some time after school to paint together! We are ready for Spring!

We’ve got some amazing educators around our home base (Northeast Ohio)… and we’re getting to work with some of them on an educational project we’re doing with our friends from @pbswesternreserve !!!

I (Jake) got to sit down with Mrs. P, Chardon’s elementary music teacher and talk about the importance of music in our schools!!! Her insight, zany tunes from The Chardon Polka Band, performances from @snowbeltmusical, and all kinds of good stuff are gonna be included in this educational project that will be made available to schools all over Ohio!!!

Hello Park Families!

Daylight Savings begins this Sunday, March 9! Here are a few suggestions to help your children (and you!) adjust!

• Gradually shift your child's bedtime earlier by 5 or 10 minutes a day leading up to the time change, so it's not such a shock to the system (you can also wake them up a little bit earlier each day to help ease that transition).
  
• Encourage your child to stay active during the day to burn energy, and spend time outside whenever possible! Being exposed to natural light during the day can help set your child's circadian rhythm.
  
• Help your child's internal clock adjust by dimming the lights and turning off all electronics at least 30-60 minutes before bedtime. Using electronic devices right before bed can reduce sleep time, sleep quality, and daytime alertness. (This is a great tip for adults, too!)
  
• Have a solid bedtime routine, and stick to it! When kids know what to expect at bedtime, it helps create a signal in their bodies that it's time to sleep. Taking a warm bath, reading a book, and listening to relaxing music before bedtime are all good ideas!
  

Mrs. Park and Mrs. Kolenich

sarah.park@chardonschools.org

renee.kolenich@chardonschools.org

Since we have reached our 5th calamity day, we want to inform you about our Blizzard Bag Plan for Park Elementary which went home.

We are providing Blizzard Bags to your child in the event of inclement weather resulting in a school closure. This will enable your child to continue their learning at home. These bags will contain TWO DAYS WORTH of assignments and activities that align with their current curriculum. Your child's teacher will provide instructions, and we encourage you to engage with your child in completing these assignments to ensure continuity in their education. You will have 10 school days to complete each day's Blizzard Bag assignments. For example, if we have a snow day on March 1, the bag would be due on March 15th.

We appreciate your support in making learning a collaborative effort, even on snow days. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher or the school office.

Stay warm and safe!

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)!

Are you looking for ways to grow together as a family? Join us at Chardon Middle School for a 4-part series of activities to foster connection and build confidence within your family. Arts and crafts supplies and a light snack will be provided! Your family is welcome to attend one night or multiple nights. We are limited to 30 families per event, so don't wait to sign up! Click HERE for the registration form, or scan the QR code.

When: April 10, 2025
Time: 6-7pm

Location: CMS Cafeteria

Contact Caitlyn Kozelj at caitlyn.kozelj@chardonschools.org with any questions!

We encourage ALL families to submit an application for meal benefits eligibility regardless of family income.

https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1SJSSOm0ZuYyetrtJ8Xxdp8G6tC0bzM8CmqcAzjhqqH8/edit

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.

Chardon Schools' Summer School program is tentatively scheduled for June 2-20, 2025. The 3rd grade summer AIR test (for students that did not achieve the required passing score during the school year) will be June 23-27, 2025.

Click on this link: https://lgca.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/chardon.jsp . Click "MORE", find "ANNUAL UPDATE", select "START". When you complete the update, you must click "SUBMIT". Thank you!!!

MONDAY - Popcorn Chicken w/Mashed Potatoes

TUESDAY - Bosco Cheesy Breadsticks

WEDNESDAY - Bacon Cheeseburger

THURSDAY - Mini Corn Dogs w/Fries

FRIDAY - Pizza Hut Pizza

ALL Meal Payments are Processed Thru Infinite Campus

Breakfast $1.50-$2.00

Lunch $2.75

Daily Option - Tony's Galaxy Pizza, Uncrustable PB&J

Snacks available to purchase!

Additional breakfast & lunch menus can be found on our website: https://www.myschoolmenus.com/organizations/2280

Follow us on Facebook - Park Elementary PTO for frequent updates on upcoming events. You can also email: park.pto@chardonschools.org with questions or ideas. All parents and guardians are automatically PTO members park.pto@chardonschools.org. Thank you for your support!

Please join us! We are now accepting nominations for our open Secretary position for the the 2025-2026 school year. Childcare is provided.

Email Park.pto@chardonschools.org with questions or comments.

Shannon Kaufman - President

Melissa Kleinknecht - Vice President

Tiffany Klinger - Vice President

Katie McCartney - Secretary

Robert Cahill - Treasurer

A HUGE THANK YOU to Jersey Mikes, and all who supported our Fundraiser Monday night. A grand total of $745 was donated, and we supported this amazing local business!

This week only, save 25% on all bags, including duffel bags, drawstring bags and totes! Don't miss this opportunity to save on Park Elementary School merch! Shop at https://1stplace.sale/72473

Jill Makee, Principal

jill.makee@chardonschools.org

Tonia Seese, Secretary

tonia.seese@chardonschools.org

Maureen Liechty, Clerical

maureen.liechty@chardonschools.org

Sarah Park, School Nurse & Renee Kolenich, Medical Assistant

sarah.park@chardonschools.org

renee.kolenich@chardonschools.org

Phone: 440-285-4067

Fax: 440-286-0484

Website: www.chardonschools.org
Location: 111 Goodrich Court, Chardon, OH, USA

The mission of the Chardon Local Schools is we commit to high achievement for all students.