PARK PENCIL POINT NEWSLETTER
May 2, 2024
We commit to high achievement for all students.
School Events
- May 6th - May 10th - Swifty Spirit Week*
- May 7th - Careers on Wheels - at Munson*
- May 13th - 3rd Grade to Cleveland Science Center
- May 16th - 3rd Grade to CMS
- May 21st - 1st Grade Cinderella Ball
- May 23rd - End of 4th Quarter
PTO Events-
- May 3rd - Park Color Run*
- May 15th - PTO Meeting 6:30 pm
- May 23rd - Park Drive In Movie Event
*See newsletter for more information
Hello Hilltopper Families!
It was great to see so many of you at the Maple Festival last weekend! The weather was amazing and it was awesome to see how much fun all of our students and their families were having! I had my first Maple Stir and Maple Cotton Candy and they were delicious!
Thank you again for your generosity in contributing to the PTO Color Run - WE ARE OVER $23,000 in donations at press time! Truly outstanding! Mother Nature looks like she will be cooperating for race day tomorrow and the staff and students are excited! I canโt wait to run through the colorful powdery clouds with our students. Look for all of our pictures in next weekโs newsletter.
This week and next, our students will be taking the MAP Growth Spring assessment in math and reading which measures their achievement and growth since the beginning of the school year. I am so proud of how hard they continue to work, achieving their goals and setting new ones for the future.
Have a wonderful rest of the week!
Mrs. Makee
IMPORTANT DISMISSAL INFORMATION
To ensure the safety and smooth dismissal of all students, we kindly request that any last-minute changes to your child's dismissal plan be communicated to the school office by 2:00 PM daily. We understand that unforeseen circumstances may still arise and we appreciate your understanding. This proactive approach will allow us to make the necessary arrangements and guarantee a secure and efficient dismissal process for all students. Your cooperation is invaluable in maintaining a safe and organized environment.
STEM learning with Mrs. Rohrich
Park PBIS Topper Ticket Winners
Topper Tickets are part of Park School's PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) system and are given to students as a special recognition when they demonstrate a Topper trait-- Taking Responsibility, Offering Kindness, and Persevering!
Park Ticket Winners For This Week Are.....
First Grade: Ethan Bryant, Haden Fairman, Kelsey Johnson, Emerson March, Autumn Semlow, Duncan Wiggins
Second Grade: Charley Caplan, Taylor Duncan, Rowan Lachowski, Rhyliee McKinney, Giovanni Richardson, Caroline Stout
Third Grade: Grayson Dlugos, Vivian Johnson, Scarlett Smith, Nora Soldat, Mae Stansberry, Philip Streiff
Keep up the GREAT work, Hilltoppers!
Topper Ticket Wheel Spin Winners!
Briella Lino - Tyson: Persevere
Briella won an OREO Cookie Party for her class!
Kayla Langmaid - Fisher: Persevere
Kayla won an ICE CREAM Party for her class!
Philly Milroy - Force: Persevere
Philly won a COOKIE PARTY for her class!
๐พ PARK PETS ๐พ
Hilltopper Art with Mrs. Hogan
Look how cute these CLAY CUPCAKE pinch pots and coils turned out!!
Stay Tuned!
*Summer school tentative dates: weeks of June 3, 10, and 17, with third grade testing the following week. Testing is only for those that haven't passed the required score for the AIR test. More information will come soon!*
It's Baaa-ack! CAREERS on WHEELS DAY
Volunteer speakers needed:
WHO We are looking for volunteers who are willing to share their career choices with Grades 1-3. We are specifically looking for volunteers who have a career that pertains to VEHICLES! A vehicle on-site is recommended. Examples from prior years include first responder vehicles, buses, ice-cream trucks, waste disposal trucks, dump trucks, cranes, excavators, pizza shop delivery car, racecars, classic cars, +MORE!
WHY Introducing students to careers and the world of work, beginning in early elementary grades, plays an important role in child development and career readiness.
WHAT Volunteers will be stationed outside around the parking lot at Munson
Elementary. Starting at 9:45AM on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, students will rotate throughout the parking lot to view the vehicles and hear about your career! These rotations will be approximately 10 minutes in length.
Some ideas to share with students when they visit your station may include:
A Typical Day in your Career
Where you went to school
Your favorite subjects in school
What you majored in or studied, if applicable
Conclude each student rotation with a TOUR of your VEHICLE!
WHEN
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024
Please PRE-REGISTER - see below
Event Arrival Time โ 9:30AM
Event Duration โ 9:45AM - 12:15PM
WHERE Munson Elementary Parking Lot
12687 Bass Lake Road Chardon, OH 44024
The event will happen rain or shine
REGISTRATION Please register BY FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2024 by contacting Erika Barnett at erika.barnett@chardonschools.org
LEARN MORE Last year's event: https://bit.ly/careersonwheelssuccess23
Community Connections Build Stronger Schools
THANK YOU for Supporting Chardon Schools Career Education
Register here!
Summer Lunch Program
Did you know Claridon Community Helps offers a FREE summer lunch program for ALL?
Treats for a Musical Cause
Visit Chardon Dairy Queen - 108 Wilson Mills Road - on Wed, May 8th, between 6:00p.m. and 9:30p.m. When placing your order, mention the Chardon Middle School Choir fundraiser, and DQ will donate 20% of your purchase dollars to CMS Choir. Fundraiser presented by Chardon DQ and Chardon Crescendo Club - the District's K-12 Music Boosters! Comment end
Registration Opens Feb. 1st
Chardon Schools is excited to welcome your Tiny Topper in the fall! Convenient, online registration for your Pre-K or Kindergarten student opens on February 1, 2024. Your student must be five (5) years of age or older on or before August 1, 2024 to attend Kindergarten in 2024-25. Please visit the Registration page to learn more and enroll!
Next Meeting: May 15th at 6:30 pm!
See below for Park PTO news and upcoming events! Also, follow us on Facebook - Park Elementary PTO for more frequent updates! Thank you for your support!
Swifty Staff Appreciation Week May 6th-May10th
2024 Waldameer School Ticket Request Form
- This form will be open until Friday, May 17 at 4pm.
- This form must be filled out prior to making payment for tickets.
- Payment must be received before tickets will be distributed.
- School Passes valid all operating days of 2024 Season. Make sure to read this flier for all date limitations.
- No refunds will be provided by Park Elementary PTO for tickets purchased but not used.
- Any tickets not picked up by 5/21 will be refunded the purchase price minus online processing fees.
PTO Board
Shannon Kaufman, PTO President
Tiffany Klinger, Co-Vice President
Mandy Rosplock, Co-Vice President
Megan Ghobrial, Treasurer
Katie McCartney, Secretary
Please welcome Melissa Kleinknecht as Co-VP and Bob Cahill as Treasurer for our 2024-2025 school year!
Color Run is at $23,761with 1 day left! We are so close to our goal!!
Color Run Fundraising Prizes
Color Run Sponsorship
Parents/Guardians, do you or someone you know own a business, and may be interested in sponsoring the Color Run Event.
LUNCH - Week of May 6th - May 10th
MONDAY - Macaroni & Cheese
TUESDAY - Walking Taco
WEDNESDAY - Chicken & Waffles
THURSDAY - Grilled Cheese
FRIDAY - Big Daddy's Pizza
ALL Meal Payments are Processed Thru Infinite Campus
Breakfast $1.75
Lunch $3.25
Daily Option - Tony's Galaxy Cheese Pizza and PB&J w/Cheese Stick
Snacks available to purchase! Rice Krispy Treats $1.00, Chips $1.00, Fruit Snacks $0.75
Additional breakfast & lunch menus can be found on our website: https://www.chardonschools.org/FoodService.aspx
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
Twitter: @parkelemsch
Check out the latest community flyers shared with Chardon Schools. Camps, Classes, Contests, Clubs, Sports +MORE!
Summer Lunch Program
Did you know Claridon Community Helps offers a FREE summer lunch program for ALL Geauga County children through Grade 12? NO eligibility requirements. Registration is now open for Summer 2024! Learn More Comment end
Summer Camps - Financial Assistance
Did you know Geauga Jobs & Family Services offers financial assistance for children to attend summer camps and enrichment programs? Applications are now being accepted for Summer 2024! Children of all ages whose families are low income are eligible to apply. This financial assistance program is funded solely through donations. Learn More Comment end
K-12 Monthly Pledge Contest
Student Leadership Opportunity! Would your K-12 student like to lead the Pledge of Allegiance at a Board of Education meeting? Student leaders gain practice at public speaking; meet the Superintendent and Board President; and earn a Portrait of a Hilltopper certificate. Enter our monthly contest today for a chance to win!