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School Events

November 14, 21 - Conferences, 4:30-8:15pm (sign up HERE)

November 27-29 - No School (Thanksgiving break)

PTO Events

November 17 - Spirit wear orders due by midnight (see details below!)

November 21 - PTO meeting, 4pm at school

December 5 - Cookies with Santa, 5:30-8pm at Claridon Woodlands (see details below!)

December 10, 11 - Candy Cane Shop (see details and sign up to volunteer below!)

Mathew Prezioso, Principal

mathew.prezioso@chardonschools.org

Sandy Henderson, Secretary

sandy.henderson@chardonschools.org

Jen Cline, Clerical Assistant

jennifer.cline@chardonschools.org

Sarah Park, Nurse

sarah.park@chardonschools.org

Renee Kolenich, Medical Assistant

renee.kolenich@chardonschools.org

Main Office/Attendance Line

440-286-5901

Chardon Local Schools District Events Calendar

Learn about what's going on in the schools!

Annual Update Instructions

This link will walk you through the steps to complete this mandatory update.

Munson Dismissal Forms

If you need to let the office know of any dismissal changes, you can print copies of dismissal forms here!

Community Flyers

Check out the latest community flyers shared with Chardon Schools for camps, classes, contests, sports, clubs, and more!

Stay Safe. Speak UP!

Chardon Local Schools partners with PublicSchoolWORKS to offer the Stay Safe. Speak UP! student safety and bullying prevention program - a 24/7, confidential reporting tool available 24/7 to students, parents, staff, and the community.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are so grateful to the veterans from the Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force that came to visit us on Monday. We heard about many different jobs in the branches of the military, including medics, truck drivers, technology/IT, police officers, and even a cook, and how crucial TEAMWORK is to the military's success as a whole. The veterans really helped us to understand the importance of Veterans Day, and we hope they felt welcomed and appreciated! Thank you also to Judge Eklund for talking to us about the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance and the many ways we can act on our allegiance to our country.

Thank you,
Mathew Prezioso

Principal, Munson Elementary

Click the link below for an important update on:

• medications (including over-the-counter orders for items such as cough drops) - EVERY medication given at school MUST have an order accompanying the medication
• immunizations
• screenings
• and more!

Welcome Back from Chardon Health Services

Additionally, cases of pneumonia have been unusually high in elementary schools across the country. Please monitor your children closely, especially if they are showing any respiratory symptoms, and encourage your children to use good hygiene practices both at home and at school to prevent the spread of ALL illnesses!

Thank you!
Sarah Park, BSN, RN

Renee Kolenich, MA
440-286-5901

sarah.park@chardonschools.org

renee.kolenich@chardonschools.org

With thankfulness being a big focus at this time of year, we wanted to give families the opportunity to say THANK YOU to Munson staff members! Simply fill out the Google Form linked below, and we will generate and print a certificate of thanks and deliver it to the staff member of your choice. Feel free to submit as many forms as you'd like! Thank you for making a staff member's day!

Munson Staff Recognition Form

Topper Tickets are part of Munson'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: Audrey Swope, Ryan Mullet, Frank Munn, Ben Moore, Chris Keyser, Fiona Thornton, Asher Galhotra, Kane Gibbs, Sam Adkins, Emmy Wilson
2nd Grade: Luke Filla, Olivia Brindo, Mia Phelps, Grayson Griffin, Avery Harder, Myles Pitchler, Jocelyn Fox, Josh Polak, Maclin Nagal, Mila Biloochenko

3rd Grade: Julian Fetheroff, Lizzie Tournas, Ally Kelley, Alex Burbol, Colten Walker, Mackenzie Skedel, Lily-Mae Brown, Marc Vodicka, Avery Przepiora, Lincoln Scanlon

The Annual Update must be completed by ALL Chardon Local Schools households every year, for every student, even if there are no changes. This ensures that we can contact you promptly in case of an emergency, allows you to pay for student meals and school fees online, and gives you access to important forms and documents, including report cards. We need your updated information as soon as possible! Find instructions on how to complete the Annual Update HERE.

As a SCHOOL, we have 80% of our Annual Updates completed.
The first CLASS to complete 100% of their Annual Updates will win a special treat!
Here is how many Annual Updates each class STILL HAS LEFT to complete:

Mrs. Woodrow, Mrs. Bates - 1

Mrs. McClintock, Mrs. Dinko - 3

Mrs. Sobodosh, Mrs. Turk, Mrs. Burress - 4

Mrs. Elliott - 5

Mrs. Hardman - 6

Mr. Buemi - 7

Mrs. Suszynski - 8

Click HERE for the District's Food Services website, where you can see the month's menu and find directions to add money to your child's meal account via Infinite Campus.

Monday 11/18 - Chicken nuggets, mini cornbread loaf, steamed broccoli, fruit cups, milk

Tuesday 11/19 - Beef soft taco with lettuce, salsa, cheesy refried beans, carrots, orange wedges, chocolate chip oatmeal bar, milk

Wednesday 11/20 - Hot dog, crinkle fries, mixed vegetables, diced peaches, double chocolate chip cookie, milk

Thursday 11/21 - Breaded chicken sandwich, Goldfish crackers, tater tots, baby carrots, apple, milk

Friday 11/22 - Big Daddy's pizza, side salad, mixed fruit, Rice Krispies treat, milk

Join Santa, Mrs. Puterbaugh, and the Cleveland Monsters for a fun and festive night! On December 7, local school choirs are invited to sing along to holiday songs during the 1st and 2nd intermissions of the Cleveland Monsters hockey game at 7pm. Tickets are purchased via SeatGeek online - PLEASE DO NOT SEND MONEY TO SCHOOL. Also note, this event is NOT required and does NOT take the place of the 2nd and 3rd grade winter concert.

The deadline to purchase tickets is November 23! Click HERE for all the details to order your family's tickets for this event! Email Mrs. Puterbaugh at samantha.puterbaugh@chardonschools.org with any questions.

Please save the dates for our music performances this year! Second and third grade will perform on Tuesday, December 10 at 6pm (3rd grade) and 7:15pm (2nd grade). First grade will perform on Tuesday, April 15 at 7:15pm. All performances will be held in the Park Elementary School auditorium. Many more details will be shared as the dates get closer!

Chardon Schools' summer school 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.

Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) provides students who qualify with extra instructional services and activities beyond classroom instruction. Click HERE for more information about the Title I program, and reach out to the school with any questions.

Facebook: Munson Elementary PTO

Instagram: @MunsonPTO

Email: munsonelementarypto@gmail.com
Website (with updated events calendar!): Munson Elementary PTO

Next meeting: Thursday, November 21 at 4pm at school!

THANK YOU to everyone who has donated toward teacher meals on conference nights so far! We have one meal left for parents to donate snacks, desserts, and drinks. There is also a slot to sign up to donate money towards purchasing meals, if you prefer! Click the link below for more details and to sign up. Thank you so much for your generosity!

Conference Meals Signup Genius

Spread the Hilltopper spirit this season! Our Spirit Wear is on sale just in time for the holidays. Grab cozy sweatshirts, t-shirts, and more - they make fantastic gifts for your favorite Chardon fan or for the whole family to show their pride! Orders must be placed by November 17 at midnight so that we can get your items to you before the holidays!

Click HERE to order your Spirit Wear! Thanks for showing your Chardon spirit!

Enjoy a night of cozy family fun with Santa on Thursday, December 5 from 5:30-8pm! We will have photos with Santa, plus cookie decorating, hot cocoa, crafts and coloring, and raffles! Registration and pre-payment are required for this event and we are currently sold out! We hope to see you there!

Munson's famous, fabulous, festive Candy Cane Shop will be open on December 10 and 11 this year! Students can do their holiday shopping for family members, right here at school. The PTO sells deeply discounted gifts for EVERYONE - moms, dads, siblings of all ages, grandparents, even pets!

Please click the link below to sign up to help students shop, to wrap gifts, and to set up/tear down the Candy Cane Shop. We can't do it without you!!! Candy Cane Shop Volunteer Signup Genius