Munson Messenger

Issue 21 - January 24, 2025

We Commit to High Achievement for All Students

Mark Your Calendars!

School Events

February 10-13 - Random Act of Kindness Spirit Week (see details in Mr. Prez's message below!)

February 14 - No School (professional development)

February 17 - No School (Presidents' Day)

PTO Events

February 4 - Donut with a Grownup - 1st grade, 8:30-9:10am

February 11 - Donut with a Grownup - 2nd grade, 8:30-9:10am

February 11 - PTO meeting, 4pm at school

February 13 - Valentine's Day class celebrations

February 13 - Skate party with Park Elementary at United Skates of America, 6-8:30pm

February 15 - Special Guy & I dance, 6:30-8:30pm at Veterans Legacy Woods (details and link to register below!)

February 25 - Donut with a Grownup - 3rd grade, 8:30-9:10am

March 1 - Mother and Son Nerf Wars, 4-5:30pm at Emeth Gym (details and link to register below!)

A Note From the Principal

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Munson, Park, and CELC are having a RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS Spirit Week from February 10-13!

Monday, February 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!

Click HERE for more information! We hope everyone joins us in participating in our spirit week and in showing random acts of kindness all year!

Thank you,

Mathew Prezioso

Principal, Munson Elementary

Mr. Prez's Pic of the Week

Winter fun at recess!

2nd Grade CogAT Testing - February 3-7

Parents of 2nd grade students,

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.

Thank you,

Megan Kinney

Gifted Coordinator & Consultant

Clinic Corner

Dear 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.

Remember, 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.

Thank you,
Sarah Park, RN, BSN

Renee Kolenich, MA

Topper Tickets

Topper Tickets 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: Emmanuel Lopez-Fuentes, Lilly Pavlick, Keaton Caruso, Lainey Gotliebowski, Lincoln Kovach, Penelope Marotta

2nd Grade: Jaxon Reinhard, Carolynn Falatic, Victoria Ramirez-Villanueva, Landen Udovic, Georgia Raischel, Michael Christopher

3rd Grade: Cash Hardy, Lillian Mocz, Jace Cutler, Gianna Prunty, Isla Miller, Jylen Devonshire

Keep up the GREAT work, Hilltoppers!

Lunch Menu

Chardon Schools Breakfast and Lunch Menus

Monday 1/27 - chicken nuggets

Tuesday 1/28 - beef soft taco

Wednesday 1/29 - beef hot dog

Thursday 1/30 - mini maple pancakes

Friday 1/31 - Pizza Hut

Monday 2/3 - popcorn chicken

Tuesday 2/4 - loaded beef nachos

Wednesday 2/5 - French toast sticks

Thursday 2/6 - grilled chicken rotini Alfredo

Friday 2/7 - Pizza Hut

Alternative entree options available daily: Tony's pizza or Uncrustables PB&J sandwich

Please Complete the Mandatory Annual Update

The Annual Update must be completed by ALL Chardon Local Schools households every year, for every student, even if there are no changes. We need your updated information as soon as possible! Find instructions on how to complete the Annual Update HERE.

As a school, we have 82% 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, Mrs. Dinko - 1

Mrs. McClintock, Mrs. Burress - 3

Mrs. Sobodosh, Mrs. Turk, Mrs. Elliott - 4

Mrs. Hardman, Mr. Buemi - 6

Mrs. Suszynski - 7

Chardon Family Connection Nights!

Are you looking for ways to grow together as a family? Join us at Chardon Middle School for a multi-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 sessions. 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 below.

Dates: February 20, March 20, and April 10, 2025
Time: 6-7pm
Location: CMS cafeteria

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

PTO News & Upcoming Events

Keep in touch with us via...

Facebook: Munson Elementary PTO Facebook

Instagram: @MunsonPTO

Email: munsonelementarypto@gmail.com

Website (with updated events calendar): Munson Elementary PTO

Next Meeting - Tuesday, February 11 at 4pm

We hope to see you at our next PTO meeting on Tuesday, February 11 at 4pm at school! Going forward this school year, all PTO meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of the month at 4pm. ALL ARE WELCOME!

Donut with a Grownup!

Join the PTO for Donut with a Grownup! Students and ONE adult are welcome to enjoy donuts with their grade level from 8:30-9:10am in the gym.

1st Grade: February 4

2nd Grade: February 11

3rd Grade: February 25

**Please note, this year you MUST RSVP BY TODAY, January 24 if your student will be attending. Please reach out to the PTO directly at munsonelementarypto@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Special Guy & I Dance - February 15! SIGN UP HERE!

All Munson girls and a special guy (dad, stepdad, grandpa, uncle, etc.) are invited to the PTO's Special Guy & I dance on Saturday, February 15 from 6:30-8:30pm at Veteran's Legacy Woods. Cost is $20 per couple, and $10 for each additional girl. You can also order a corsage for $5 when you purchase tickets!

Please register by February 9 by clicking the link below or scanning the QR code on the flyer. We can't wait to see you there!

My Special Guy & I Dance Registration

Mother & Son Nerf Wars - March 1! Sign Up Here!

Join the PTO for Mother & Son Nerf Wars at Emeth Gym on Saturday, March 1 from 4-5:30pm! We'll have Nerf battles, games, open gym, pizza and drinks! Cost is $30 per mom/son couple, and $15 for each additional son. *You must bring your own Nerf guns and bullets.*

Please scan the QR code or visit www.emethgym.com/MunsonPTO to sign up!