Jill Makee @parkelemsch to see pictures and videos from school!

https://x.com/parkelemsch

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 (including both tonia.seese@chardonschools.org AND maureen.liechty@chardonschools.org AND your child's teacher) 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.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

School Events

• March 17th - St. Paddy Day Spirit Day (green, leprechaun, shamrocks)
• March 19th - Family Literacy Night
• March 21st - Beach Theme Spirit Day (get ready for spring break! Luau/Beach Day)
• March 24th - 28th - Spring Break
• March 31 - ONLINE yearbook orders due (visit www.pastorphoto.com to order)

• April 15th - First Grade Spring Concert 6-6:30pm
• April 29th - Kindergarten Informational Meeting - LGIR 6-7pm

PTO Events

• March 16th - Lads and Leading Ladies Bowling 2:00pm
• May 2nd - Color Run
• May 29th - Drive In Movie Night w/Munson
• April 9th - PTO Meeting at 6:00pm in the Park cafeteria

*See Newsletter for more information

Hello Hilltopper Families!

Report cards are coming home today and I am so proud of how hard our students have worked this quarter. With so many distractions around them, they continue to persevere and grow! Be sure to congratulate your student on a job well done.

Our students and staff are thoroughly enjoying Fenway and Hattie! Over the past few weeks, the excitement has been building as teachers have designed a variety of creative and engaging activities to bring Fenway’s world to life. Each day adds a new layer of wonder, from daily trivia contests and beautifully decorated doors and bulletin boards to a special hands-on service project where students made homemade dog treats—donated by Park to the Geauga Animal Warden. The students absolutely LOVED putting their “paws” to work and so did I! Thanks to Mrs. Picone for making the dough and our parent helpers Mrs. Brockway and Ms. Pemberton for helping. Additionally, classes have the opportunity to visit the cozy and inviting “Pet Park” Reading Room, further immersing themselves in the literary adventure. Be sure to ask your student what their favorite reading spot was!

I am looking forward to seeing you at Park’s Literacy Night next week! Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Makee

First graders Wyatt, Eli, Brad and Curt are math wizards and earned a book token for completing the extra math packet!

Look on our website: https://www.chardon.k12.oh.us/OneSchoolOneBook1.aspx for pictures and chapter readings by Park staff throughout these next few weeks! You can also look back at last year's OSOB photos.

Check out our kick-off pictures: https://g-tv.smugmug.com/School/25-Park-Elementary-One-School-One-Book

One school one book has been a lot of fun for our students! Everyone brought in pictures of their pets for their classroom door and we created a Park Pet Wall of Fame! Watch for different pictures each week.

Also, all the students have the opportunity to read in "The Dog Park!" Check out our pictures!

Students at Park Elementary in grades 1-3 took part in a special service project for the Geauga County Animal Warden, combining kindness with learning. As part of our One School, One Book (OSOB) program featuring Fenway and Hattie, a story about a dog's adventures in a new home and neighborhood, students baked and bagged homemade dog treats. Third-grade teacher Mrs. Picone prepared the dough, and students eagerly rolled it out, cutting the treats into fun shapes before baking. Mrs. Sanislo from the kitchen helped bake the treats, while Mrs. Seese assisted in transporting the trays from the auditorium to the kitchen. This hands-on project not only reinforced themes from the book but also taught the importance of caring for animals in need. Through their efforts, students spread joy to local shelter dogs while making a meaningful impact in their community.

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: Axel Farinacci, Olivia Hamilton, Jameson Klinger, Alice Nickels, Emaruth Starke, Jayce Waddell

2nd Grade: Tommy Canitia, Charlie Pistone, Sophia Mack, Teddy Rastall, Anna Rhamy, Duncan Wiggins

3rd Grade: Willo Fain, Adriana Grampa, Stefami Hoenigman, Hazel Heinemann, Brayden Roos, Faith Tunstall, Jaetyn Waddell

Keep up the GREAT work, Hilltoppers!

Do you have cabin fever? Some of the Park staff took some time after school to paint together! We are ready for Spring!

Hello Park Families!

• Summer weather is just around the corner, and staying safe in and around water is one of the most important ways you can keep your family healthy. The Geauga Family YMCA is offering a Water Safety Rodeo workshop to help teach you and your children about water safety! The Water Safety Rodeo will be on Sunday, May 4 from 1-3pm. Click the link below to register your family for this FREE event!

  
  

  Geauga County Water Safety Rodeo Event Registration

  
  

Mrs. Park and Mrs. Kolenich

sarah.park@chardonschools.org

renee.kolenich@chardonschools.org

Thank you!!!!

The book fair was a wonderful success. The students had a lot of fun buying books and playing the guessing game. The fair generated almost $5000. The profits will help purchase books and items for the Park School Library.

A BIG thanks to our volunteers for making the Book Fair a big success by helping with the set up, helping students with selecting great books, aiding with the games, and just helping making the book fair fun.

Sheryl Skufca
Book Fair Chairperson

Exciting News!!

You can continue to support the Park School Library by buying books and other fun items through Literati’s online store. The store will give Park School Library 10% of the items purchased through this link for the rest of the school year.

It’s available 24/7, you and your families can use your Literati Store to set up and share wish lists filled with books and educational games for holidays and birthdays

. It also gives shoppers a way to spend gift card amounts leftover from your Literati Book Fair.
There are the best books for any time of year, from hidden gems to the latest crowd pleasers (Dog Man included). In addition to 10,000 different titles, the Store also includes hundreds of exciting STEM kits and educational games. All items are mailed to your home.

Since we have reached our 5th calamity day, we want to inform you about our Blizzard Bag Plan for Park Elementary which went home.

We are providing Blizzard Bags to your child in the event of inclement weather resulting in a school closure. This will enable your child to continue their learning at home. These bags will contain TWO DAYS WORTH of assignments and activities that align with their current curriculum. Your child's teacher will provide instructions, and we encourage you to engage with your child in completing these assignments to ensure continuity in their education. You will have 10 school days to complete each day's Blizzard Bag assignments. For example, if we have a snow day on March 1, the bag would be due on March 15th.

We appreciate your support in making learning a collaborative effort, even on snow days. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher or the school office.

Stay warm and safe!

Chardon Schools is excited to welcome your Hilltopper in the Fall! Convenient, online registration for your Kindergarten student opens on February 1, 2025 @ 8am. Your student must be five (5) years of age or older on or before August 1, 2025 to attend Kindergarten in 2025-26. Please visit the Registration page to learn more and enroll (https://www.chardonschools.org/Registration.aspx)!

Are you looking for ways to grow together as a family? Join us at Chardon Middle School for a 4-part series of activities to foster connection and build confidence within your family. Arts and crafts supplies and a light snack will be provided! Your family is welcome to attend one night or multiple nights. We are limited to 30 families per event, so don't wait to sign up! Click HERE for the registration form, or scan the QR code.

When: April 10, 2025
Time: 6-7pm

Location: CMS Cafeteria

Contact Caitlyn Kozelj at caitlyn.kozelj@chardonschools.org with any questions!

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

WEDNESDAY - Grilled Cheese Sandwich

THURSDAY - Mini Maple Pancakes w/Sausage

FRIDAY - Big Daddy Cheese 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! We are now accepting nominations for our open Secretary position for the the 2025-2026 school year. Childcare is provided.

Email Park.pto@chardonschools.org with questions or comments.

Shannon Kaufman - President

Melissa Kleinknecht - Vice President

Tiffany Klinger - Vice President

Katie McCartney - Secretary

Robert Cahill - Treasurer

The Park Elementary School Spring Sale is underway, featuring all new designs! You'll save 20% with code: SPRING. Shop at https://1stplace.sale/72473

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.