PARK PENCIL POINT NEWSLETTER

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School Events

• October 31 - Harvest Parade 2:30 pm & Class Parties*

• November 4-7 - Book Fair*
• November 7 - 10am Honor Our Veterans Assembly*
• November 7 - Fall Conferences 4:30-8:15pm (Day One)*
• November 14 - Fall Conferences 4:30-8:15pm (Day Two)*
• November 21 - Fall Conferences 4:30-8:15pm (Day Three)*
• November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Break - HAPPY THANKSGIVING

PTO Events

• November 13 - PTO Meeting at 6pm in the Park Cafeteria w/Child Care Provided
• November 16 - Parents Night Out*

*See Newsletter for more information

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.

Hello Hilltopper Families:

First quarter is in the books and students are starting the second quarter STRONG! I want to take a moment to celebrate the remarkable hard work and dedication our students have shown. It has truly been a busy few months, filled with engaging lessons and meaningful growth. I am so proud of how our students have embraced challenges and strived to do their best.

I encourage you to spend some time reviewing your child’s report card with them. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments and talk about areas where they can grow. Collaborating on goals can provide motivation and inspiration as they transition into the next quarter.

Our teachers and staff are wholeheartedly committed to supporting each student’s success. They are passionate about helping EVERY child reach their full potential and are available to discuss any questions or concerns you may have. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need additional resources or guidance.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership in your child’s education. Your involvement truly makes a significant impact!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Makee

Park students and families - Please consider helping the community organization, Women Safe, Inc., by donating a pair of new socks (women's or children's) during the month of October for SOCKTOBER. Our Park counselor, Mrs. Barnett, will be dropping off our donations in early November. Thanks in advance for your support!

Come to the Chardon football field THIS SATURDAY to watch many of our Park students in action as it is the Youth Football Superbowl!

3:30pm - Chardon Black C vs. Eastlake

4:45pm - Chardon Red B vs. Riverside Gold

6:15pm - Chardon Black A vs. Perry

GO TOPPERS! TIME TO TOPPER UP!

Mrs. Force: Jericho Hewitt & Jessica Montgomery

Mrs. Gillette: Alina Hatmaker & Bryson Humar

Mrs. Picone: Zac Anderson & Emma Hercik

Mrs. Whiting: Margaret Brockway & Colton Jameson

Mrs. Carver: Evalyn Kellogg & JP McPherson

Miss Fisher: Cecilia Crane & Luke Streiff

Mrs. Hales: Brooke Phillips & Teddy Rastall

The students enjoyed leading about his determination and perseverance while trying to create an alphabet for the vision impaired. He started this process at 10 years old!

We also took a walk around the square to see the changes that are happening in this fall season. We were “Just in Time” on our return to school to finish up by writing about Louis Braille!

November 7th, 14th and 21st

Parents:

You can now schedule conferences. Here is the link:

https://ptcfast.com/schools/Park_Elementary_School

All conferences will be in person. If you would like to

schedule a Virtual conference, please type that at

the bottom in the Special Request box.

The Park Book Fair will be open during the first conference night, November 7th.

If you have any questions, please call the office at

440-285-4067.

Park School will be having a short assembly honoring our veterans on Thursday, November 7, 2024. We would like to invite parents/relatives of our students who have served in the Armed Forces to attend this program. We would ask veterans to wear their uniforms, if possible.

*Note: We are also asking that our Boy and Girl Scouts wear their uniforms for this day. *

WHAT: Let's Honor Our Veterans

WHERE: Park Auditorium

WHEN: Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 9:45 AM

School parking is limited. Parking on the Square is more accessible to our auditorium.

If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Makee at 440-285-4067.

Thank you in advance for helping us with this special event.

Park students will also have an opportunity to attend (weather permitting) a Veterans program in the Chardon Square on November 11, 2024.

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: Monty Catania, Riley Dimarino, Josephine Johnson, Theo Monsman, Rowan Sutter

2nd Grade: Alex Crombie, Kendra Frye, Nate Hoffmann, Quinn Roy, Olivia Santell

3rd Grade: Charley Caplan, Mikey Davis-Boeye, Hazel Heinemann, Brayden Roos, Henry White

Keep up the GREAT work, Hilltoppers!

One lucky winner will be selected from our October Topper Tickets to lead the Fall Parade around the Square with Mrs. Makee. The lucky winner will get to have his/her class join them too!

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!

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!

The Board President and student leaders, Peter Ward, Grade 6 Chardon Middle School student, Walter Ward, Grade 3 Park Elementary student, and Arthur Ward, Grade 1 Park Elementary student, led the Chardon Board of Education meeting in the Pledge of Allegiance.

When is the Book Fair? Students will shop during their class's library time the week of November 4th-7th.

• We will also be open for parent/family shopping on Thursday, November 7th from 4-6pm.
• We will have a makeup shopping day on Friday, November 8th for any student that missed their shopping time due to absence.
• Online shopping is also available through November 8th! Click HERE and search for Park Elementary to browse the catalog and make online purchases.

Why shop at the Book Fair? Besides the obvious - books, books, and more books! - Park 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 rolled 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 the link below to sign up!

Volunteer: Love Books and helping students!!

We’d love your help! All volunteers get a 20% book fair discount. To Volunteer go to Book Fair Volunteer Sign up or use the QR code.

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

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.

Grades are now visible in Infinite Campus. Please note that these grades reflect your child's most recent assessments and in-class work. They are an indication of progress made thus far.

These grades provide a snapshot of your child’s current performance and areas of growth. Please keep in mind that there is still ample time for students to improve and demonstrate their understanding as the quarter progresses.

If you have any questions or need further clarification about your child’s grades or their progress, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher. We are here to support you and your child in any way we can to ensure their success. Thank you for your continued partnership in your child’s education.

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 - Popcorn Chicken w/Mashed Potatoes

TUESDAY - Loaded Beef Nachos

WEDNESDAY - French Toast Sticks w/Sausage

THURSDAY - Grilled Chicken Rotini Alfredo

FRIDAY - Big Daddys 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

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.