PARK PENCIL POINT NEWSLETTER

August 22, 2024

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School Pictures are TOMORROW Friday, August 23rd.

Order forms came home, but you can also order online. https://www.pastorphoto.com Park School Code is: 99345

OPEN HOUSE TONIGHT! (Adults only please 🙂)

School Events

August 22nd - Open House 6:00 - 7:00 pm
August 23rd - School Pictures
August 30th - No School

September 2nd - No School-Happy Labor Day!
September 18th-21st - Park Book Fair

October 10 - Skating Party

PTO Events-

NOW - Spiritwear on Sale
August 28 - PTO Meeting in the Park cafeteria-6:00pm
October 4 - Fall Park Family Event

It’s HOT!

Dress in cool clothing and bring a water bottle!

Drop-Off / Pick-Up Procedures

Bus/car line begins to form on Goodrich Court at 9:00 AM. At 9:10 AM students may exit cars and buses. Please have students ready to make a speedy exit to help move traffic along. This line moves rather quickly. Parents should not get out of their cars.

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From the Principal Desk—

Hello Hilltopper Families!

What a fantastic first week back to school we've had! We've been lucky to enjoy beautiful sunshine and we're already settling into a smooth routine. This week has been packed with learning activities, including the popular Basketball Jones Assembly, hearing screenings for 1st and 3rd graders, Bus Safety Training with the Transportation Department, and tomorrow's Picture Day. Our Park students have been busy!

We've also made a change to recess before lunch, and it's already making a noticeable difference. Students are eating better, behavior in the cafeteria has improved, and there's greater focus in the classroom!

I’m excited to see you TONIGHT at the Park Open House which takes place from 6-7 PM. Remember, there are two 30 minute sessions-one at 6:00 PM and one at 6:30 PM. This “adults only” event is a great chance to hear from your child’s teacher about our procedures, expectations and more. You will have an opportunity to speak more in depth with your child’s teacher during fall conferences.

Thank you for your support with the new car rider procedure. Having parents meet students at the door has enhanced the safety and security of our students and staff during dismissal. Please remember to bring your passes with you!

Sincerely,
Mrs. Makee

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.

Birthday Treats

We know that birthdays are a momentous and special occasion in your child’s life and we enjoy the delight the students have in sharing about their family plans for celebrating. Treats will be passed out at the end of the day and enjoyed at home.

If your child would like to bring in an item to celebrate this very special occasion, you may send in packaged snacks or non-edible items (pencil, bubbles, etc..) Thank you for your understanding.

Topper Tuesdays!

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.

Please complete your Infinite Campus Mandatory Annual Update!

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!!!

2024-2025 FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE SCHOOL MEALS APPLICATION

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

Click Here to Access the Application in Infinite Campus

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: Axel Farinacci, Eloise Hoffmeister, Wyatt Nelson, Alice Nickels, Zeke Wantz, Maeve Youdath

2nd Grade: RJ Draper, Kelsey Johnson, Nick Lech, Sophia Mast, Charlie Pistone, Anna Rhamy

3rd Grade: Olivia Biacofsky, Stefani Hoenigman, Micaela Langmaid, Carter Mack, Annabelle Rastall, Conner Walczak

Keep up the GREAT work, Hilltoppers!

Jim Basketball Jones Assembly

PBIS School Assembly: “Be Kind and Do the Right Thing”

Jim’s PBIS school assembly focuses on being kind and doing the right thing.

In this fun and engaging school assembly, Jim Basketball Jones motivates students to give their best effort, encourage others and never give up. This assembly was filled with interactive activities that allowed students to practice being respectful, responsible and safe while having fun and cheering on their classmates.

Fun "Get to know me in Math” activity in Grade 3

Park Clinic Corner

We are in need of gently used girls long sleeve shirts and leggings and boys underwear in the clinic.

Hello and welcome to the 2024-2025 school year!

We are so excited and fortunate to take care of your children at Park this school year. Please remember, we value our relationship with our parents and consider our relationship a partnership. Please include us, when appropriate, on medical and health communication. For example, if you send your teacher a message (email or dojo message) regarding medical information, it is best to include us to keep us in the loop on medical/health concerns regarding your child.

Below are a few important items to review:

1.) Immunizations are required in the school setting. Immunization information from your health care provider needs to be sent to us and available before 8/28/24 in order to avoid exclusion from school. Please call with questions regarding this and thank you to all who have already sent us this information!

2). Vision and hearing screenings will be conducted in the near future. If your child saw an eye doctor over the summer, he/she does not need to be screened again. Please let us know this and will document this. Also, let us know if the child wears glasses or is in the process of getting glasses.

3.) If your child has a medical plan or needs medication at school, a new plan and new medication order are needed every year at school. A doctor or nurse practitioner has to fill out this information. Again, please call the clinic with questions regarding this.

4.) Please send an extra change of clothes in your child's bookbag in case a need arises for them to change.

5.) Please be mindful of not sending your child to school if the child is exhibiting signs of illness (temperature, productive cough, vomiting, for example). We want to avoid clusters of illnesses.

**Our number one goal is to keep your child in school and be an encouragement to the child at school. We will focus on healthy habits and promote perseverance in health! If we recognize your child has been coming to the clinic too frequently or missing school frequently, we will call and discuss with you to identify how we can help and try to figure out a pattern behind the visits.

Thank you for partnering with us this school year and please call us with any questions!

Sincerely,

Sarah Park BSN RN sarah.park@chardonschools.org

Renee Kolenich MA renee.kolenich@chardonschools.org

Clinic Phone #: 440-286-0481

Thank you Transportation for our Bus Safety Training!

Mrs. Cook had students from Kent State help with our Hearing Screenings. THANKS!

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