Dear Tiny Topper Families,

What a fantastic first week for the newest members of the Chardon Local Schools family. Our preschoolers are already following their daily routines and the kindergartners are adjusting to a full day of learning. The teachers and students are building relationships and each class is becoming a classroom family. I have already seen the students caring for their classmates and demonstrating kindness in many ways.

Next week we will be practicing more school procedures including all of the ways and reasons to line up and using our school tools. Parent Orientation/Curriculum Night is August 27th at 6:00pm. This session is for adults to learn about the standards and curriculum as well as ways to support learning at home.

I am looking forward to another exciting week.

Andrea Ryan

A FEW REMINDERS:

Please stay in your car during morning drop off and wait for a staff member to assist in getting your child from the car. This keeps the line moving and ensures the safety of the children.

Please review bathroom routines with your child. It is an expectation for all kindergarten children to demonstrate independence in carrying out toileting routines.

Parent Orientation/Curriculum Night

Tuesday, August 27th at 6:00 pm

(This is an event for adults only)

Please note that if your child is out sick for 3 consecutive days, he/she will need a doctor's note to return to school, after the 3rd day of being absent.

We know that birthdays are a momentous and special occasion in your child’s life. If your child would like to bring in an item to celebrate this very special occasion, birthday treats (except chewing gum and suckers containing gum in the middle) or non-edible items (pencil, bubbles, etc.) may be furnished for classmates if prior arrangements have been made with the teacher. Items will be sent home with students at the end of the day, so they must be individually packaged. Only one item should be sent in. No gift bags please. Healthy treats or non-food items are encouraged to be brought in. Please be aware that many students have food allergies. Please contact the school or the classroom teacher for specific instructions about food items that are prohibited in a specific classroom. Invitations to home parties may not be distributed at school or on the bus unless the entire class is invited. The office is not able to furnish parents with phone numbers and addresses of students for invitations.

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. Visit the link to learn about 3 easy ways to report and bookmark access to the tool.

Notes for Newsletter Developer:

Link: https://bit.ly/chardonnewssssu

If you are emailing the front office with any type of dismissal/transportation changes (BEFORE 2pm) and/or attendance information, please make sure to email the secretary, Lisa Loncar (lisa.loncar@chardonschools.org) AND the clerical, Nicole Wise (nicole.wise@chardonschools.org).

If you are dropping your child off late to school in the morning and a staff member is no longer outside, you MUST walk your child to the door. Thank you.

• If you are picking your child up in the car pick up line, please stay in your car and DO NOT WALK UP TO THE GYM OR INTO THE GYM TO PICK UP YOUR CHILD. Also, DO NOT get out of your car to greet your child at or near the gym door as it can cause a back up with the pick up line.
• Pick up will be the same location and follow the same flow as morning drop off
• Kindergarten parents, please do not line up to pick up your child until 3:20pm as the preschool gets dismissed at 3:10p.m.
• Please remember to have your car rider sign visible in your window so that staff can match students with families quickly and efficiently
• If you do not have a car rider sign please let us know

I had 4 bunny cookies I ate 1 how many do I have left? Lunch time math fun with Mrs. Heintz

With the weather constantly changing, please make sure that your child is dressed for the weather each day so that they will be able to play outside comfortably. Once it starts snowing, your child will need a winter coat, hat, gloves, snowpants and boots to play outside. Also, please make sure to change out your childs extra clothing that you have in their backpack to be long pants and long sleeved shirts once the weather starts to change. Thank you.

My kids, Hadley and Cody love this dinner! We make it together all the time! It’s quick, easy and delicious!

1/2 Box of 16 oz Shell Pasta Noodles

1 lb Lean Ground Beef or Ground Turkey – 80/20 or above preferred

1 envelope low sodium taco seasoning

1 cup water

1/2 block cream cheese (4 oz.) – I use 1/3 fat version

1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (Cheddar, Mexican Blend, or Monterey Jack)

Instructions:

Begin boiling pasta according to package instructions.

Brown ground beef in pan until fully cooked; Drain; Place beef back into pan and add taco seasoning and water. Stir well and let simmer on medium heat until liquid has reduced. (About 5 Minutes)

Cut ½ block of cream cheese into small squares and add into ground beef taco mixture. Begin stirring in cream cheese and increase heat to medium/high until all cheese has been incorporated and sauce is creamy.

Remove ground beef from heat; Drain pasta; Add pasta to ground beef and cream cheese mixture and stir until combined. Stir in 1 cup of cheese and mix until combined.

Top taco pasta with remaining ½ cup of cheese and bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 5-10 minutes, or until cheese is perfectly melted.

If desired, top your cheesy taco pasta with fresh herbs, salsa, and sour cream for added flavor, and pair with a salad for a delicious weeknight meal.

Just a reminder that if your child comes home with different clothes on due to accidents, spills and/or recess mud/dirt, please make sure to wash and return these clothing items. This is very important as our extra clothing supply is very limited. You may also want to keep an extra set of clothing in your child's backpack in case they need to change throughout the day.

All Preschool tuition payments MUST be made by the 5th of every month. Please log into Infinite Campus to make your monthly online payment. Monthly payments are $178 unless you have qualified for the Free/Reduced Lunch Waiver for the 2024-25 school year. If you have qualified this school year, your monthly payments for the Reduced Lunch Waiver will be $133.33 and if you've qualified for the Free Lunch Waiver, your payments each month will be $88.89. Thank you!

Check out the latest community flyers shared with Chardon Schools. Camps, Classes, Contests, Clubs, Sports +MORE!

Dear Parents/ Guardians,

I would like to extend a warm welcome to all Chardon Early Learning students and families. I look forward to working collaboratively with you and your children during the 2024- 2025 school year!

For the continued health and well-being of all students, Please monitor your child for the following:

• Fever (100.0 or higher)

• Suspected contagious disease

• Vomiting or diarrhea (Abnormally loose or water stool)

• Pink/Red Eyes with itching or discharge

• Persistent or increasing cough, not improving over 4 or 5 days

• Unusual spots/rashes or severe itching anywhere on the body

• Behavior that indicates the student is not feeling well (in combination with any of the above)

Please monitor your child for the symptoms above and keep them home if they are exhibiting these symptoms until they are well enough to return to school.

Looking forward to sharing in the care of your child/children. Please contact me at any time if you have any questions at 440-286-0470 or via email at sara.alvord@chardonschools.org

Thank you,

Nurse Sara

Why are health screenings important to my child?

Health screenings give you valuable information about your child’s development.

You will become connected with resources to help prepare your child for success in school.

Screening will help identify any hearing, vision, health, growth, or general development needs your child may have. *

For many children, screenings can mean the difference between success and failure in school. If potential problems are detected at any of the screened areas, the child then has the opportunity to receive specialized help before entering kindergarten.

If you do not have concerns about your child’s health, growth, or development, Your school district will still need your child’s screening information and immunization information on file at school.

Click here to apply for free and reduced lunch for the 2024-25 school year.

Andrea Ryan, Chardon Early Learning Center Coordinator

andrea.ryan@chardonschools.org

Lisa Loncar, Secretary

lisa.loncar@chardonschools.org

Nicole Wise, Clerical Assistant

nicole.wise@chardonschools.org

Email: communications@chardonschools.org

Website: chardonschools.org

Location: 308 Maple Avenue, Chardon, OH, USA

Phone: 440-285-4066

Fax: 440-286-8805