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School Events

October 11 - No School (NEOEA Day)

October 14 - No School (Professional Development Day)

October 18 - End of 1st Quarter

*Every Monday - "Kindness Monday" (extra focus on kindness throughout the school!)

*Every Tuesday - "Topper Tuesday" (wear your red & black or Chardon spiritwear!)

PTO Events

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

October 10 - Skating Party @ United Skates of America, 6-8:30pm

October 18 - Fall Fest @ Hornyak Farms, 4:30-7pm (see details below!)

October 21-25 - Book Fair (Open for parents/family shopping on Thursday 10/24 from 4-6pm)

October 24 - PTO meeting, 4pm at school *NEW DATE AND TIME!!!*

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

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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!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

You may have heard that Chardon Local Schools received a 4.5 out of 5 star rating on its 2023-24 school report card through the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. This means the district "exceeds state standards" overall. We are proud to share that Munson Elementary School received a 5 star rating! These scores are based on five rated components: achievement, progress, gap closing, graduation, and early literacy. I am SO proud of our teachers and staff for their continuous hard work and dedication to the education of our students. For more information, please visit the Department of Education & Workforce's website by clicking HERE. Thank you for all you do to support us here at Munson!

Sincerely,

Mathew Prezioso

Principal, Munson Elementary

We had Backtrack Vocals, an amazing professional a cappella singing group from Brooklyn, perform for us this week! They taught us how to beatbox and harmonize, and we got to sing along to some great songs! Check out their website and their YouTube Channel to see some of their performances. Thank you to Mrs. Puterbaugh and the Chardon Crescendo Club for arranging this super special assembly!

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: Sean Trautman, Julian Joslin, Grayson Vancura, Liam Pennell, Mason Clark, Audrey Swope, Frances Petti, Aden McKinney, MacRae Paterson, Lilly Pavlick

2nd Grade: Steevie Smith, Jason Torres, Alainna Harper, Carolynn Falatic, Lee King, Emma Brown, Lainey Jaremko, Maddox Putzbach, Audrey New, Myles Pitchler

3rd Grade: Carter Moore, Fiona Cole, Jace Cutler, Noelle Gamiere, Lilly Bibby-Geisheimer, Lennon Douglas, Evan LaMar, Jack Grecar, Everest Galhotra, Maliyah Stokes

Congratulations to our WHEEL OF FUN spinners this week - Austin DeVienzio, Jacob Levine, and Alaina Slocum! 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 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 73% 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. Bates, Mrs. Woodrow - 2

Mrs. Sobodosh, Mrs. McClintock - 4

Mrs. Dinko - 5

Mrs. Turk, Mrs. Burress, Mrs. Elliott - 6

Mrs. Hardman - 7

Mrs. Suszynski - 9

Mr. Buemi - 11

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 10/7 - Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes, steamed corn, dinner roll, gravy, applesauce, milk

Tuesday 10/8 - Bosco sticks, Zee Zee's nutrition bar, steamed broccoli, diced peaches, milk

Wednesday 10/9 - Bacon cheeseburger, Goldfish crackers, tater tots, baby carrots, apple, milk

Thursday 10/10 - Mini corn dogs, crinkle fries, baked beans, red seedless grapes, Rice Krispies treat, milk

Friday 10/11 - NO SCHOOL!

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

As you may remember, we have been focusing on promoting KINDNESS at Munson this year, because offering kindness is something that EVERYONE can do! Our school counselor, Mrs. Barnett, has given us a very exciting Kindness Challenge for October - SOCK-TOBER! All month long, Munson will be collecting new pairs of kids socks to donate to Geauga County Job & Family Services.

Our schoolwide goal is to collect 300 pairs of new socks! There will be collection boxes here at school, and the grade level that donates the most pairs of socks will win a popcorn party! Let's show just how KIND Munson can be by meeting the SOCK-TOBER DONATION CHALLENGE!

Munson takes immense pride in honoring our nation's veterans every year, and our Veterans day committee is already hard at work planning this year's activities. See below for just one way you and your family can participate! MANY more activities and events are planned to honor Veterans Day at Munson, so stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks.

Field of Flags/DAV Donations

We would like to thank the Munson Elementary families and friends who have generously donated to our 2024 Field of Flags. We have almost reached our goal, but it would be AWESOME to surpass it!

Please make a special donation today to add a flag to the field. Whether it's for a veteran in your life or in honor of all our nation's veterans, your special gift will help provide life-changing assistance for veterans in need. Feel free to share our link with family and friends who may be willing to support us in reaching our goal.

Thank you for supporting Munson Elementary and the DAV in honoring our nation's veterans by providing them with services they need and deserve. Click HERE to visit Munson Elementary's DAV Donation Page!

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.

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 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, October 24 at 4pm at Munson. We hope to see you there!

Munson PTO invites the whole family to join us at Hornyak Farms (15135 Rock Creek Road, Chardon) for FALL FEST on Friday, October 18 from 4:30-7pm! We will have tons of activities including hayrides, slides, corn mazes, and more! Food, treats, and raffle tickets will be available for purchase, too!

Register by filling out the Google Form HERE. This event is FREE for current Munson students, adults, and children under 2! Tickets for children ages 3-17 that do NOT attend Munson are $10 each.

You MUST pre-register for this event by Friday, October 11 - NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR! Make sure to sign up ASAP! 🎃

We hope to see you there for a fall-tastic time!

Munson PTO wants to give a HUGE thank you to our Fall Fest sponsors!

First up, THANK YOU to THE HAMBONE for their generous sponsorship! The Hambone is a locally owned, family-friendly bar and grill located at 13960 Rock Creek Road in Chardon. If you haven't visited them yet, be sure to stop in for a delicious meal and great service! Take a peek at their menu on their website!

Another big sponsorship shout-out goes to KOBELLA HEATING, PLUMBING AND COOLING! Check out their website or call them at 440-729-2099.

Do you know a local business that wants to give back in a big way? Munson PTO is looking for more Fall Fest sponsors! Email munsonelementarypto@gmail.com for more information! (The Munson PTO is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, Federal Tax ID # 34-1334485)

The Book Fair is back! We are so excited to bring the Literati Book Fair back to Munson this fall.

When is the Book Fair?: Students will shop during their class's library time the week of October 21-25.

• We also will be open for parent/family shopping on Thursday, October 24 from 4-6pm.
• If your student is absent on their library day, they will be able to shop on the morning of Friday, October 25 before the fair closes.
• Online shopping is also available now through October 25! Click HERE and search for Munson Elementary to browse the catalog and make online purchases.

Why shop at the Book Fair?: Besides the obvious - books, books, and more books! - Munson will earn rewards for every purchase! Mrs. Rohrich will then use those rewards to buy more amazing books and materials for our school library!

How do we pay?: You can send cash to school with your child (please put in a sealed, labeled bag or envelope), or gift cards are available for purchase on our book fair website linked above. Literati gift cards do not expire, and can be used online year-round or roll over to be used at future book fairs!

How can I help?: We need volunteers to help set up and tear down, and people to help students shop. If you're interested in volunteering to help at the Book Fair, please click HERE to sign up!

We will have class Fall Parties along with our annual costume parade on Thursday, October 31! (Alternative activities will be provided for any student that can not participate.)

PARADE INFO

ONLY PTO-assigned volunteers will be permitted in classrooms for the parties, but ALL parents are welcome to watch the costume parade. The parade will begin at 2:30pm; if weather permits, we will be outside and parade in front of the school. If the weather does NOT cooperate, parents may sit in the bleachers in the gym and students will parade there. Anyone watching the parade should park across the street at the church.

COSTUMES & PARTY INFO

Students should not wear their costumes to school in the morning, but bring them in a bag. Please make sure your child can put their costume on and take it off independently. There will not be time to apply any costume makeup. No full face masks or weapons are permitted. As previously mentioned, ONLY PTO-assigned volunteers will be permitted in classrooms for the parties. If you were selected to be a party volunteer in your child's classroom, the PTO will be in touch with you by next Tuesday, October 8.

Please contact the Munson PTO at munsonelementarypto@gmail.com with any questions about the Fall Parties!

Need a break from cooking? Want an easy way to support the PTO? Click HERE to order a meal kit from Moe's for Thursday, October 24! Meal kits come with two proteins of your choice, 12 soft flour tortillas, lettuce, shredded cheese, pico de gallo, southwest seasoned rice, black beans, sour cream, a bowl of queso, and chips and salsa for $39.99. Even better? Moe's will donate 20% of all sales back to Munson's PTO! Pick up your dinner on Thursday, October 24 from 5:30-6pm at Munson. Just drive up, grab your meal, and enjoy! You must pre-order, and all orders must be placed by October 23rd at 10pm. Thanks for supporting the PTO!