PARK PENCIL POINT NEWSLETTER

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School Events

• 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

• NO PTO meeting this month

*See Newsletter for more information

Hello Hilltopper Families:

It’s hard to believe December is already here and the holidays are just around the corner at Park! The students were SO excited to play in the snow during recess and we appreciate you sending them to school with the right snow gear!

As we get closer to the end of the first semester, our students will be taking the MAP and DIBELS winter benchmark assessments next week. These assessments are important tools for measuring your child's academic progress halfway through the school year. The results will help us identify areas of strength and areas that may need extra focus, allowing us to better tailor our teaching to meet each child's individual needs.

Please encourage your child to approach these assessments with a positive attitude and remind them that these tests are an opportunity to showcase their learning and growth. Ensure they get plenty of rest, eat a healthy breakfast and arrive on time for school. If your child has any concerns or worries about the tests, offer words of encouragement and reassurance.

We truly appreciate your continued support in helping ensure a smooth benchmarking experience for our students. By working together, we can create an environment where each child feels confident and motivated to show their abilities and continue growing academically.

As we enter the holiday season, I want to thank you again for trusting us with your children each day. We’re excited for a successful winter assessment period and continued growth for all our students!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Makee

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.

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.

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: Zoe Allred, Monty Catania, Ben Fortman, Sophia Jameson, Adelyn Kleinknecht, Jameson Klinger

2nd Grade: Nora Baldrey, Johnathon Hatfield, Elizabeth Mottice, Anna Rhamy, Dylan Stansberry, Rayne Wood

3rd Grade: Zachary Anderson, Annalyse Brown, Adriana Grampa, Colton James, Avalon Pollack

Keep up the GREAT work, Hilltoppers!

We randomly choose one Topper Ticket winner from each grade to spin the WHEEL OF FUN on Fridays! The prizes on the Wheel of Fun are a step up from the usual, and include things like having lunch with a friend in Mrs. Makee's office, popcorn party for your class, an extra recess for your class, play a game with Mrs. Makee, pajama day for your class and more!

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!

Miss Tufts class read Balloons Over Broadway where they learned about the history of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. After they read the story her students created their our own balloons! They created their our own designs on aluminum foil and then laminated them and blew them up! The following day they had their own parade through the halls, classes and office! Such fun!!

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!

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

Thank you for continuing to monitor your children and for encouraging them to use good hygiene practices both at home and at school to prevent the spread of ALL illnesses!

Mrs. Park and Mrs. Kolenich

sarah.park@chardonschools.org

renee.kolenich@chardonschools.org

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

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.

Chardon Schools' Summer School program 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.

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!!!

MONDAY - Chicken Tenders w/Snack'n Waffle

TUESDAY - Beef Walking Taco w/Black Beans

WEDNESDAY - Grilled Cheese Sandwich

THURSDAY - Mini Maple Pancakes w/Sausage

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

Follow us on Facebook - Park Elementary PTO for frequent updates on upcoming events. You can also email: park.pto@chardonschools.org with questions or ideas. All parents and guardians are automatically PTO members park.pto@chardonschools.org. Thank you for your support!

Please join us! Childcare is provided.

Shannon Kaufman - President

Melissa Kleinknecht - Vice President

Tiffany Klinger - Vice President

Katie McCartney - Secretary

Robert Cahill - Treasurer

Thank you Emeth Gymnastics ( https://emethgym.com/ ) and Park Parents for taking part in our fun Parents Night Out Event! This was a WIN for everyone! $$$ was raised for our students!

Jill Makee, Principal

jill.makee@chardonschools.org

Tonia Seese, Secretary

tonia.seese@chardonschools.org

Maureen Liechty, Clerical

maureen.liechty@chardonschools.org

Sarah Park, School Nurse & Renee Kolenich, Medical Assistant

sarah.park@chardonschools.org

renee.kolenich@chardonschools.org

Phone: 440-285-4067

Fax: 440-286-0484

Website: www.chardonschools.org
Location: 111 Goodrich Court, Chardon, OH, USA

The mission of the Chardon Local Schools is we commit to high achievement for all students.