As the beautiful colors of fall surround us and the chill of November sets in, we are reminded of the many things we have to be thankful for here at Chardon Local Schools. This month, we celebrate the sense of community that makes our school so special, and the growth and progress our young learners are making every day.

In Pre-K and Kindergarten, we are not only building early academic skills, but we are also fostering the values of kindness, curiosity, and gratitude. It’s inspiring to see how our students are developing a deep love for learning and the excitement they bring to school each day. We are grateful for their enthusiasm and for the opportunity to partner with you in their educational journey.

November is a time for reflection and appreciation. As we approach the season of Thanksgiving, we encourage our students to think about the things that bring them joy and the people they are thankful for. Through classroom activities and small acts of kindness, we are nurturing their sense of empathy and community, which are such an important part of our Chardon spirit.

We also look forward to the upcoming holiday activities and events that help to make this season so special. Please be sure to check our school communications for ways to get involved and celebrate with us.

On behalf of the entire Pre-K and Kindergarten staff, thank you for your continued support and partnership. It’s truly a privilege to be part of such a caring, dedicated, and vibrant community. Together, we are helping our children develop the skills and values that will guide them through the years ahead.

Wishing you and your family a warm, peaceful, and joyful November.

Please note that if your child is out sick for 3 consecutive days, he/she will need a doctor's note to return to school, after the 3rd day of being absent.

We know that birthdays are a momentous and special occasion in your child’s life. If your child would like to bring in an item to celebrate this very special occasion, one small, non-edible item (ex: pencil, sticker, etc) is allowed to be brought in. Items will be sent home with students at the end of the day. Only one item should be sent in. No gift bags please.

Invitations to home parties may not be distributed at school or on the bus unless the entire class is invited. The office is not able to furnish parents with phone numbers and addresses of students for invitations.

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. Visit the link to learn about 3 easy ways to report and bookmark access to the tool.

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If you are emailing the front office with any type of dismissal/transportation changes (BEFORE 2pm) and/or attendance information, please make sure to email the secretary, Lisa Loncar (lisa.loncar@chardonschools.org) AND the clerical, Nicole Wise (nicole.wise@chardonschools.org).

If you are dropping your child off late to school in the morning and a staff member is no longer outside, you MUST walk your child to the door. Thank you.

• If you are picking your child up in the car pick up line, please stay in your car and DO NOT WALK UP TO THE GYM OR INTO THE GYM TO PICK UP YOUR CHILD. Also, DO NOT get out of your car to greet your child at or near the gym door as it can cause a back up with the pick up line.
• Pick up will be the same location and follow the same flow as morning drop off
• Kindergarten parents, please do not line up to pick up your child until 3:20pm as the preschool gets dismissed at 3:10p.m.
• Please remember to have your car rider sign visible in your window so that staff can match students with families quickly and efficiently
• If you do not have a car rider sign please let us know

With the weather constantly changing, please make sure that your child is dressed for the weather each day so that they will be able to play outside comfortably. Once it starts snowing, your child will need a winter coat, hat, gloves, snowpants and boots to play outside. Also, please make sure to change out your childs extra clothing that you have in their backpack to be long pants and long sleeved shirts once the weather starts to change. Thank you.

Ms. Beth's Grandmother used to make this for her all the time when she was younger.

Ingredients:

1 16oz bag of cut up broccoli

1 T. lemon juice

3 C. cooked chicken

6 slices of cheese of your choice

1 can cream of chicken soup

1/2 C. milk

1 can (3oz) french fried onion rings

Instructions:

Spread the broccoli in an ungreased baking dish (12x17). Drizzle the broccoli with lemon juice. Top with the cooked chicken and cheese. Mix the soup with the milk and pour over the chicken and cheese. Cook uncovered for 35 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Sprinkle with the french fried onion rings and cook for 5 more minutes. Enjoy!

Just a reminder that if your child comes home with different clothes on due to accidents, spills and/or recess mud/dirt, please make sure to wash and return these clothing items. This is very important as our extra clothing supply is very limited. You may also want to keep an extra set of clothing in your child's backpack in case they need to change throughout the day.

All Preschool tuition payments MUST be made by the 5th of every month. Please log into Infinite Campus to make your monthly online payment. Monthly payments are $178 unless you have qualified for the Free/Reduced Lunch Waiver for the 2024-25 school year. If you have qualified this school year, your monthly payments for the Reduced Lunch Waiver will be $133.33 and if you've qualified for the Free Lunch Waiver, your payments each month will be $88.89. If you are writing a check, please make the check payable to the Chardon BOE. Thank you!

Check out the latest community flyers shared with Chardon Schools. Camps, Classes, Contests, Clubs, Sports +MORE!

Dear Parents/ Guardians,

I would like to extend a warm welcome to all Chardon Early Learning students and families. I look forward to working collaboratively with you and your children during the 2024- 2025 school year!

For the continued health and well-being of all students, Please monitor your child for the following:

• Fever (100.0 or higher)

• Suspected contagious disease

• Vomiting or diarrhea (Abnormally loose or water stool)

• Pink/Red Eyes with itching or discharge

• Persistent or increasing cough, not improving over 4 or 5 days

• Unusual spots/rashes or severe itching anywhere on the body

• Behavior that indicates the student is not feeling well (in combination with any of the above)

Please monitor your child for the symptoms above and keep them home if they are exhibiting these symptoms until they are well enough to return to school.

Looking forward to sharing in the care of your child/children. Please contact me at any time if you have any questions at 440-286-0470 or via email at sara.alvord@chardonschools.org

Thank you,

Nurse Sara

Why are health screenings important to my child?

Health screenings give you valuable information about your child’s development.

You will become connected with resources to help prepare your child for success in school.

Screening will help identify any hearing, vision, health, growth, or general development needs your child may have. *

For many children, screenings can mean the difference between success and failure in school. If potential problems are detected at any of the screened areas, the child then has the opportunity to receive specialized help before entering kindergarten.

If you do not have concerns about your child’s health, growth, or development, your school district will still need your child’s screening information and immunization information on file at school.

Click here to apply for free and reduced lunch for the 2024-25 school year.

Douglas Higham, Lead Administrator

admin.celc@chardonschools.org

Lisa Loncar, Secretary

lisa.loncar@chardonschools.org

Nicole Wise, Clerical Assistant

nicole.wise@chardonschools.org

Email: communications@chardonschools.org

Website: chardonschools.org

Location: 308 Maple Avenue, Chardon, OH, USA

Phone: 440-285-4066

Fax: 440-286-8805