Munson Messenger
Issue 9 - October 10, 2024
We Commit to High Achievement for All Students
Mark Your Calendars!
School Events
October 11 - No School (NEOEA Day)
October 14 - No School (Professional Development Day)
October 18 - End of 1st Quarter
November 7, 14, 21 - Conferences, 4:30-8:30pm
*Every Monday - Kindness Monday
*Every Tuesday - Topper Tuesday
PTO Events
October 10-24 - Stoeller fundraiser
October 10 - Costume skating party at United Skates of America, 6-8:30pm
October 18 - Fall Fest at Hornyak Farms, 4:30-7pm (see details below! TOMORROW is the registration deadline!)
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 & TIME!*
October 31 - Fall Parties and Costume Parade (see details below!)
Contact Information
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
Renee Kolenich, Medical Assistant
renee.kolenich@chardonschools.org
Main Office/Attendance Line
440-286-5901
Quick Links
Chardon Local Schools District Events Calendar
Learn about what's going on in the schools!
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!
A Note From the Principal
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Please take a moment to read these very important safety reminders.
- DO NOT ENTER THE DRIVEWAY IN FRONT OF THE SCHOOL WHEN ANY BUSES ARE PRESENT. There can not be ANY vehicles in the driveway where students are walking. You may park in the front lot and walk your child to the front door at any time.
- Drop off/pick up in the back is going smoothly. A few reminders -
- Pull up as close as possible to the car in front of you.
- Do not allow your children to hang out of the car windows or sun roofs.
- Remind your child to enter and exit the vehicle on the side of the car that's closest to the building.
- Please be patient. We are double and triple checking to make sure that students get where they need to be!
Sincerely,
Mathew Prezioso
Principal, Munson Elementary School
Mr. Prez's Pic of the Week
Our first graders got a visit from the Geauga County Public Library's Bookmobile last week! Students were able to get inside the Bookmobile, see all of the different books they have available, and hear more about how the library works to help children develop a love of reading!
Topper Tickets
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: Holden Haligowski, Charlie Sukalski, Lainey Gotliebowski, Andy Caswell, Paige Mansfield, Lucas Robbins, Ava Honsaker, Carter White, Finley Krizman, Kander Brickman
2nd Grade: Collyn Cooper, Kaia Lambotte, Luke Mighton, Madison Titschinger, Titus Morrison, Georgia Raischel, Arriona Treadway, Luke Filla, Mila Biloochenko, Michael Christopher
3rd Grade: Lola Truelsch, Leah Schaedlich, Juliette Ryks, Miles Saito, Cody Mills, Haidyn Thomas-Barnes, Myla Wilcoxon, Aniello Hipps, Dexter Perry, Isla Miller
Congratulations to our WHEEL OF FUN spinners this week - Emmy Wilson and Kane Gibbs!
Keep up the GREAT work, Hilltoppers!
Kane won extra recess for his whole class!
Emmy got to choose a song to play over the PA system in the morning!
Please Complete Your Annual Update!
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 75% 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. Woodrow - 1
Mrs. Bates - 2
Mrs. McClintock - 3
Mrs. Sobodosh - 4
Mrs. Dinko, Mrs. Burress - 5
Mrs. Turk, Mrs. Elliott - 6
Mrs. Hardman - 7
Mrs. Suszynski - 9
Mr. Buemi - 10
Lunch Menu - October 14-18
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 10/14 - No School!
Tuesday 10/15 - Beef walking taco, black beans, salsa cup, Zee Zee's nutrition bar, fresh veggies, strawberry Craisins, milk
Wednesday 10/16 - Grilled cheese sandwich, potato wedges, green beans, fruit punch, apples, double chocolate chip cookie, milk
Thursday 10/17 - Mini maple pancakes with sausage and maple syrup, fresh veggies, hashbrown patties, orange wedges, milk
Friday 10/18 - Big Daddy pizza, side salad, mixed fruit, Rice Krispies treat, milk
*Alternative entree options available every day: Tony's cheese pizza OR peanut butter & jelly Uncrustables sandwich*
It's SOCK-tober!
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 - it's 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 are 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 Challenge!
Help Munson Honor and Thank Our Veterans!
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 through DAV (Disabled American Veterans)! 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!
Save the Date - Music Concerts!
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!
Summer School 2025
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
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.
Stay Safe. Speak UP!
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.
Community Flyers
Check out our latest community flyers shared with Chardon Schools. Camps, classes, contests, sports, clubs, and more! Click HERE for all the details!
PTO News & Upcoming Events
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 school. We hope to see you there!
Come One, Come All, Let's Celebrate Fall!
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.
REGISTRATION CLOSES TOMORROW, OCTOBER 11! You MUST pre-register for this event - NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR! Don't miss this wonderful family event!
We hope to see you there for a fall-tastic time! 🎃
THANK YOU to our Fall Fest Sponsors!
Munson PTO wants to give a HUGE thank you to our Fall Fest sponsors!
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)
Book Fair - October 21-24!
The Book Fair is back! We are so excited to bring back the Literati Book Fair 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 will also be open for parent/family shopping on Thursday, October 24 from 4-6pm.
- We will have a makeup shopping day on Friday, October 25 for any student that missed their shopping time due to absence.
- 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!
Fall Parties and Parade - October 31!
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 has been in touch; if not, there will be many other opportunities to help this year!!
Please contact the Munson PTO at munsonelementarypto@gmail.com with any questions about the Fall Parties!
Moe's Fundraiser - October 24!
Need a break from cooking? Want an easy way to support the PTO? Click HERE or on the photo below 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 at Munson Elementary on Thursday, October 24 from 5:30-6pm. Just drive up, grab your meal, and enjoy! You must pre-order, and all orders must be placed by October 23 at 10pm. Thank you for supporting Munson and the PTO!