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School Events

September 13 - School bell rededication assembly
September 16-20 - Start With Hello spirit week (more details next week)
September 24 - Picture Day (order forms will come home soon!)

PTO Events

September 19 - PTO meeting, 4pm at school

October 10-24 - Stoeller fundraiser (info coming soon)

October 10 - Skating party at United Skates of America, 6-8:30pm

October 18 - Fall family event at Hornyak Farms, 5-7:30pm (more details to come soon, but save the date!)

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!
Munson Dismissal Forms

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

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I am looking forward to start visiting classrooms this month to deliver 30 minute Sources of Strength lessons to our students. This curriculum is dedicated to enhancing mental health by helping students build protective factors such as connection, coping skills, resilience, and overall wellness.

The goal of these monthly lessons is to assist students in recognizing the strengths and support systems they have in their lives. This will not only help them navigate challenges but also celebrate their achievements. Creating a nurturing and open environment is essential for fostering students' well-being. If you would like to learn more about the Sources of Strength program, you can visit their website or reach out to me at any time.

Sincerely,

Mathew Prezioso

Principal, Munson Elementary

Congratulations to our students (only a few of whom are pictured here) and teachers who participated in the Geauga County Fair last weekend! We are very proud of your hard work and accomplishments!

Please note these important car line reminders:

• PULL UP as close as possible to the car in front of you.
• Tell your children NOT to lean or hang of the car windows for ANY reason while in line.

Thank you for helping us to keep the car line safe and moving quickly!

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: Ava Honsaker, Jackson Janor, Claire Clark, Sam Adkins, Paige Mansfield, Frank Munn

2nd Grade: Cooper Reinhard, Mia Phelps, Finley Brenner, Maclin Nagal, Cara Kramer, Landen Udovic

3rd Grade: Paige Strailey, Jylen Devonshire, Gianna Prunty, William Hurley, Joey Caswell, Myla Wilcoxon

NEW! We randomly choose a few Topper Ticket winners to spin the WHEEL OF FUN on Fridays! The prizes on the Wheel of Fun are a step up from the usual, and include things like having lunch with a friend in Mr. Prez's office, visiting a "secret" part of the school, winning an extra recess for your class, and more! (We also have a Wheel of Fun theme song that the kids love to dance and sing along to!) Congratulations to our Wheel of Fun spinners - Mateo Merritt and Olivia Brindo!

Keep up the GREAT work, Hilltoppers!

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 have the most accurate information for your student and household. This helps us to 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 Annual Update instructions HERE.

The first class to complete 100% of their Annual Updates will win a special treat for the entire class! Mrs. Sobodosh's class is in the lead with 12 Annual Updates completed! Mrs. Bates and Mrs. Woodrow are right behind her with 11, followed by Mrs. Hardman and Mrs. Dinko with 10!

Mrs. Turk, Mrs. Burress - 9

Mrs. Suszynski - 8

Mrs. McClintock - 7

Mrs. Elliott, Mr. Buemi - 5

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. Please note that when using a credit card or e-check payment to pay for your student's meals or fees via the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, a 3.5% convenience charge will be added to your payment.

Monday 9/9 - popcorn chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy, steamed corn, dinner roll, applesauce, milk

Tuesday 9/10 - Bosco sticks, steamed broccoli, diced peaches, Zee Zee's nutrition bar, milk

Wednesday 9/11 - Bacon cheeseburger, Goldfish crackers, tater tots, baby carrots, apple, milk

Thursday 9/12 - Mini corn dogs, crinkle fries, baked beans, red seedless grapes, Rice Krispies treat, milk

Friday 9/13 - Pizza Hut, side salad, mixed fruit, chocolate chip cookie, milk

*Alternative entree options available every day: Tony's cheese pizza OR peanut butter & jelly Uncrustables sandwich*

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!

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 Local Schools partners with PublicSchoolWORKS to offer the Stay Safe. Speak UP! student safety and bullying prevention program. This 24/7, confidential reporting tool is available to students, parents, staff, and the community. Click HERE to learn about 3 easy ways to report bullying, and bookmark the page so that you can quickly and easily access the reporting tool.

Check out our latest community flyers shared with Chardon Schools. Camps, classes, contests, sports, clubs, and more! Click HERE for all the details!

Follow the Munson PTO on Facebook and Instagram (@MunsonPTO) for news and regular updates on upcoming events. You can also email munsonelementarypto@gmail.com with questions or ideas. All parents and guardians are automatically PTO members just by having a student attending Munson! We have no membership fees or other requirements to join. We are always looking for volunteers with all kinds of abilities, skills, ideas, and availability. Thank you for your support!

Our next meeting will be Thursday, September 19 at 4pm at school. We hope to see you there!

Hello Munson families! The PTO is looking for wonderful volunteers to share in the fun for this school year with our students.

The COMMITTEES link is for volunteering for our family events in two ways: either as a chairperson to help plan, arrange, and execute an event, or you can sign up to help on the committee. The link for CLASSROOM VOLUNTEERS is for in-class events such as room parent, party colunteer, book fairs, etc. You are welcome to sign up for as much or as little as you wish. The links to sign up will be closing on September 7 so that we can organize the volunteers and begin contacting everyone by mid-September. Please be sure to sign up by then!

Questions? You can reach out to the PTO by email at munsonelementarypto@gmail.com or on Facebook! Thank you!