Munson Messenger

Issue 18 - December 19, 2024

We Commit to High Achievement for All Students

Mark Your Calendars!

School Events

January 6 - Classes resume

January 8 - Report cards sent home

January 20 - No School (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

February 14 - No School (Professional Development day)

February 17 - No School (Presidents' Day)

PTO Events

December 20 - Holiday Class Parties

February 13 - Valentine's Day Class Celebrations

February 13 - Skate Party with Park Elementary at United Skates of America, 6-8:30pm

February 15 - Special Guy & I Dance, 6:30-8:30pm at Veteran's Legacy Woods

A Note From the Principal

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We had such a busy, festive week! This week's newsletter is full of photos and fun - make sure to check it out! Have a happy and safe break! We hope you enjoy this time with your families. We'll see you back at school on January 6, 2025!

Thank you,
Mathew Prezioso

Principal, Munson Elementary

Grinch Day Surprise!

What a Grinchy surprise we had on Wednesday! The Grinch greeted students as they came inside! Most of us THOUGHT it was Mr. Prez in the costume, but we were thrilled to find out it was actually Mrs. Ferguson! Mrs. Ferguson is a longtime Munson teacher who retired at the end of last year. We miss her very much! Mrs. Ferguson then read How the Grinch Stole Christmas aloud to each grade level - it was such a special treat to see her and hear her amazing reading voice again!

New Playground Equipment Unveiled! Thanks, PTO!

Everyone was so excited to use 6 pieces of brand new musical playground equipment on Monday! We pulled Topper Tickets to decide which students could be the first ones to use the new piece. Recess is even more fun now, thanks to the fundraising efforts of the PTO and all of your help and support!

Singing at Maplewood Senior Living

Several third graders performed Christmas carols and holiday songs for residents at Maplewood Senior Living on Tuesday. It was such a special treat for the residents, and our students really brought the holiday spirit! Thank you to Mrs. Puterbaugh for organizing such a nice event.

Clinic Corner

We hope that everyone has a safe, healthy and happy holiday season! Here are some reminders/recommendations for our January return to school. To prevent exposing other students and staff unnecessarily to illness, it is recommended that a student does NOT come to school if he/she has the following symptoms:

vomiting and/or diarrhea
an undetermined rash
a temperature of 100.0 or greater within the last 24 hours

If a student must leave school due to illness, the parent/guardian is responsible for arranging transportation. If you are not available, the person you have designated on your student's emergency information in Infinite Campus will be notified to pick them up. Please have a plan in place in order for your child to be picked up as promptly as possible!

Thank you for helping to keep our school healthy!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Park and Mrs. Kolenich

Hilltopper Award Winners - 2nd Quarter

Congratulations to our Hilltopper Award winners for the 2nd quarter! We are so proud of your hard work!

1st Grade

Mrs. Hardman's class: Sam Adkins and Fiona Thornton

Mrs. McClintock's class: Lainey Gotliebowski and Lincoln Kovach

Mrs. Suszynski's class: Lilly Pavlick and Andy Caswell

2nd Grade

Mrs. Bates's class: Francesca Kula and Audrey New

Mrs. Elliott's class: Cooper Smith and Brandon Coleman

Mrs. Sobodosh's class: Clara Mulhall and Lizzy Deren

Mrs. Turk's class: Jaxon Reinhard and Lainey Jaremko

3rd Grade

Mr. Buemi's class: Kayson Fox and Noelle Gamiere

Mrs. Burress's class: Lizzie Tournas and Everest Galhotra

Mrs. Dinko's class: Leah Schaedlich and Ally Kelley

Mrs. Woodrow's class: Lincoln Scanlon and Ellie Keyser

Mrs. Kellogg/Mrs. Sapp's class: Aniello Hipps

Coloring Contest Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the Mission440 and Maggie's Donuts coloring contest - Violet Baker (3rd grade), John Thompson (2nd grade), and Elliot Root (1st grade, not pictured)! Each of these students won a certificate for a dozen free donuts from Maggie's! Great job!

Topper Tickets

Topper Tickets 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: Julian Joslin, Lainey Gotliebowski, Stella Henderson, Ben Moore, Keaton Caruso, Lilly Pavlick, Lucas Robbins, Addy Karlson, Fiona Thornton, Anthony Lawrence, Frank Munn, Grayson Vancura

2nd Grade: James Ramsey, August Lanstrum, Sloane Hazen, Blake Bright, Kaia Lambotte, Maclin Nagal, Peyton Udovic, Austin Sopko, Olivia Brindo, Josh Polak, Luke Filla, Lily Selfridge

3rd Grade: Addy Parsons, Henry Brickman, Avery Ovanic, Leonardo Marotta, Lola Truelsch, Nic Evans, Aniello Hipps, Kenzie Skedel, Lucy Traffis, Blake Wallace, Jylen Devonshire, Juliette Ryks

Keep up the great work, Hilltoppers!

Please Complete the Mandatory 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. We need your updated information as soon as possible! Find instructions on how to complete the Annual Update HERE.

As a SCHOOL, we have 82% 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, Mrs. Bates, Mrs. Dinko - 1

Mrs. McClintock, Mrs. Burress - 3

Mrs. Sobodosh, Mrs. Turk, Mrs. Elliott - 4

Mrs. Hardman, Mr. Buemi - 6

Mrs. Suszynski - 7

Lunch Menu

Chardon Schools Breakfast and Lunch Menus

January 6-10, 2025

Monday 1/6 - Popcorn chicken

Tuesday 1/7 - Loaded beef nachos

Wednesday 1/8 - French toast sticks

Thursday 1/9 - Grilled chicken rotini Alfredo

Friday 1/10 - Pizza Hut

Alternative meal options available daily: Tony's pizza and Uncrustables PB&J

PTO News & Upcoming Events

Keep in touch with us via...

Facebook: Munson Elementary PTO Facebook

Instagram: @MunsonPTO

Email: munsonelementarypto@gmail.com
Website (with updated events calendar): Munson Elementary PTO

Save the Date! Special Guy & I Dance - February 15

Mark your calendars! All Munson girls and a special guy (dad, stepdad, grandpa, uncle, etc.) are invited to the PTO's Special Guy & I Dance on Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 6:30-8:30pm at Veteran's Legacy Woods. More details will be shared soon!