School Events
- November 14th - Fall Conferences 4:30-8:15pm (Day Two)*
- November 21st - Fall Conferences 4:30-8:15pm (Day Three)*
- November 27-29th - Thanksgiving Break - HAPPY THANKSGIVING
- December 6th - Sugar Plum Shoppe
- December 7th - Sing for Santa with the Cleveland Monsters!*
- December 11th - 2nd & 3rd Grade Winter Concert*
- December 20th - End of 2nd Quarter and Holiday Class Parties
- December 22-January 3rd - Winter Break
- January 6th - Classes Resume & Report Cards Home
PTO Events
- Current - November 24th - PTO Spirit Wear Sale*
- November 16th - Parents Night Out*
- December 11th - NO PTO Meeting
*See Newsletter for more information
From the Principal's Desk—
Hello Hilltopper Families:
As we move into November, I am excited to embrace the changes that come with the season and reflect on the growth we’ve already seen in our students. The cooler weather is certainly a reminder of how quickly the year is passing, but it also brings an opportunity to celebrate the growth we’ve seen in our students both inside and outside the classroom.
Our parent-teacher conferences give us a chance to talk about the wonderful progress your child has made so far this year. Whether it's academic skills, social-emotional growth or personal achievements, it has been inspiring to see how much each child has blossomed. The months ahead will bring even more learning and I am excited to continue working together to support your child's development.
As part of our focus on growth, we’re also highlighting the importance of kindness during World Kindness Week. This week is a great time for our students to practice being kind to one another, both in the classroom and in their daily interactions. Students are reading stories about kindness and helping to create a kindness chain—a visual reminder of the positive actions happening in our school community. I encourage you to talk with your child about kindness at home, too, and share ideas about how your family can spread kindness in your neighborhood.
With the arrival of cooler days, please make sure your child is dressed warmly for outdoor play. Layers are key—please send your child to school with a jacket, hat, and gloves so they can comfortably enjoy recess and outdoor activities. We go outside when the wind chill is 15 degrees or higher.
I am grateful for your ongoing partnership in your child’s education and the opportunity to work together to foster a kind and supportive school environment.
Have a wonderful rest of the week and weekend!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Makee
November 14th and 21st
Parents:
You can now schedule conferences. Here is the link:
https://ptcfast.com/schools/Park_Elementary_School
All conferences will be in person. If you would like to
schedule a Virtual conference, please type that at
the bottom in the Special Request box.
The Park Book Fair will be open during the first conference night, November 7th.
If you have any questions, please call the office at
440-285-4067.
🌟 Topper Tickets! 🌟
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, Hayden Newcomer, Oliver Pemberton, Zeke Wantz, Sloan Zarack
2nd Grade: Richard Draper, Nick Lech, Parker Miley, Charlie Pistone, Quinn Roy
3rd Grade: Kelsey Baranovich, Olivia Biacofsky, Christopher Fedorko, Alina Hatmaker, Caroline Stout
Keep up the GREAT work, Hilltoppers!
Introducing the new Golden Spoon Award, a weekly recognition for classes that exemplify outstanding behavior in the cafeteria! Each week, we will celebrate the class that is "Toppering Up" and consistently doing the right things, whether it’s following cafeteria rules, maintaining cleanliness or showing kindness to others. The cafeteria staff will determine the weekly winning class. The winning class will not only earn the prestigious Golden Spoon plaque but will also enjoy a mystery prize as a fun reward for their positive efforts. We are excited to encourage teamwork and good habits while making lunchtime an enjoyable experience for everyone!
Back by Popular Demand! Sing for Santa with the Cleveland Monsters! Saturday, December 7th @7pm
Please join us at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse - Cleveland, OH as local schools will sing along to 4 holiday songs during the 1st and 2nd intermissions of the game vs. the Syracuse Crunch! We will Sing to Santa as he rides the Zamboni!
We are seeing an increase in pneumonia this school year (and you may have been hearing about this in the media, as well.) The clinic's goal in the school setting is to keep kids in school, but also to mitigate/manage illness when illnesses do arise. Here are some helpful tips regarding pneumonia management when it comes to your school-age child. Please call the clinic to speak with Mrs. Park or Mrs. Kolenich if you have any specific questions and thank you for reading this helpful information.
If a child has pneumonia, you should call the school or childcare provider and keep them home until they are well enough to participate in school activities. A child should stay home until they meet the following criteria:
They no longer have a fever for 24 hours, without the use of fever reducing medicine
They are eating and drinking well
They feel up to going to school
Some symptoms of pneumonia include: Coughing, Fever and chills, Rapid breathing or difficulty breathing, Feeling very tired, and Chest pain.
The length of time a child should stay home depends on the type of pneumonia:
Bacterial pneumonia
A child is contagious for about 48 hours after starting antibiotics and their fever goes away.
Viral pneumonia
A child is contagious as symptoms start to go away, especially fever. The contagious period is commonly 7-10 days.
Fungal pneumonia
Fungal infections are not contagious and are not spread from person to person.
To prevent the spread of disease, you should:
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water
- Avoid contact with people who are showing signs of illness
- Keep drinking glasses and eating utensils separate from other family members
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We have had many students showing up bringing cough drops to drop off in the clinic. Please remember, while it is very helpful to have cough drops kept in the clinic for your child, you must fill out an over the counter order form for these and they need to be delivered by the parent to school. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Click the link below for an important update from Mrs. Park, our school nurse, on:
- medications
- immunizations
- screenings
- and more!
Welcome Back from Chardon Health Services
Mrs. Park and Mrs. Kolenich
Title I
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.
Please complete your Infinite Campus MANDATORY Annual Update!
LUNCH - Week of November 18th
MONDAY - Chicken Nuggets with Cornbread
TUESDAY - Beef Soft Taco
WEDNESDAY - Hot Dog on a Bun with Crinkle Fries
THURSDAY - Breaded Chicken Sandwich with Goldfish
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
Chardon Spirit Wear for the Holidays 2024
- Welcome to Chardon Spirit Wear 2024 Holidays on-line store!
- Click here to order: https://2024parkholidays.itemorder.com/shop/home/
- Students, pick up is available at the school at no additional cost.
- Images on products are for visual reference only.
- Items to be delivered approximately 3-4 weeks after the store has closed.
- No orders will be processed or printed until after the sale ends.
- Orders will NOT be accepted after sale deadline.
- Due to clothing shortages, If an item becomes unavailable, it will substituted with a similar product. If no substitute is available, you'll be notified and your credit card will be refunded.
- Per design, screen printing may be substituted with a digital print if minimum order requirements are not met.
- There will be no refunds or exchanges once an order has been printed. Please check your orders closely to ensure all information is correct.
Park Elementary School
Tonia Seese, Secretary
tonia.seese@chardonschools.org
Maureen Liechty, Clerical
maureen.liechty@chardonschools.org
Sarah Park, School Nurse & Renee Kolenich, Medical Assistant
renee.kolenich@chardonschools.org
Phone: 440-285-4067
Fax: 440-286-0484
Website: www.chardonschools.org
Location: 111 Goodrich Court, Chardon, OH, USA