Munson Messenger

Issue 17 - December 12, 2024

We Commit to High Achievement for All Students

Mark Your Calendars!

School Events

December 18 - 2nd quarter Hilltopper Awards assembly

December 18 - Grinch Day!

December 23-January 3 - No school! Enjoy winter break!
January 6 - Class resumes

PTO Events

December 16 - Helping Hands gifts due (see details below)
December 16-20 - Holiday Spirit Week! (see details below)
December 19 - PTO meeting, 4pm at school

December 20 - Winter parties (all volunteers have been contacted!)

A Note From the Principal

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are working hard and staying busy as winter break approaches! We had lots of assessments this week, including MAP testing, and I am proud of our students and teachers for working hard, giving their best effort, and persevering! Next week we have lots of fun events planned, including our 2nd quarter Hilltopper Awards (your child's teacher will contact you if they are being recognized), Grinch Day, a spirit week (details are below), and winter parties.

I hope you all stay warm and safe, and enjoy a wonderful break with your families. We will see you back at school on January 6, and report cards will go home on the 8th.

Thank you,
Mathew Prezioso

Principal, Munson Elementary

Mr. Prez's Pic of the Week

Congratulations to the 2nd and 3rd graders and Mrs. Puterbaugh for an outstanding winter concert! We are so proud of your hard work and loved hearing you perform!

Clinic Corner

Hello Parents,

I can't believe we are in the holiday season already! The clinic has been a busy place! We are glad to take care of your children.

As always, if you feel your child is ill, it is best to have the child stay home. If you do send your child to school, please know Mrs. K. and I will try the interventions we have here before calling you (a drink of water, a short rest, a dissolvable mint, saltine crackers, ice pack). We typically call parents with every 2nd visit of the day, or with fever, vomiting, injuries, or anything following the school health guidelines. We are seeing influenza, RSV, and mycoplasma pneumonia in the community. Please review with your child proper cough/cold etiquette, handwashing, and how to properly blow their nose.

Just a little winter weather reminder: Staying warm is one of the most important health tips for parents in the winter. Going outside to play with friends or enjoy the snow can help kids form lasting and positive memories, but it is crucial that you dress them appropriately for the winter. A good rule of thumb for dressing children for very cold weather is to put them in one more layer than you would for yourself. So, if you wear three layers to go outside, you should dress your children in four. The first layer should be thin and breathable to prevent children from getting too hot as they play outside. A middle layer should be a warm and cozy jumper or hoodie that will keep their body heat in. The final outer layer should be a winter coat, ideally one that is wind and waterproof. Warm and sturdy high-quality hats, shoes, gloves and scarves are also crucial to keep your children happy and warm!

As always, feel free to call us if needed! Happy holidays!

Sarah Park, BSN, RN

Renee Kolenich, MA

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: Kander Brickman, Austin DeVienzio, Kat Wilson, Rowan Morrison, Alaina Slocum, Sam Adkins, Ada Rischar, Elliot Root, Audrey Swope, Jackson Janor

2nd Grade: Zander Mormile, Jolee Hanson, Robby Raphael, Franki Kula, Jaxon Reinhard, Via Edelman, Jason Torres, Cara Kramer, Mia Phelps, James Ramsey

3rd Grade: Blake Landies, Lily Bass, Henry Potts, Avery Przepiora, Dexter Perry, Becca Kinder, Haidyn Thomas-Barnes, Calvin Mertler, Lilly Smith, Evan LaMar

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

December 16-20, 2024

Monday 12/16 - Chicken nuggets

Tuesday 12/17 - Beef soft taco

Wednesday 12/18 - Beef hot dog

Thursday 12/19 - Breaded chicken sandwich

Friday 12/20 - Pizza Hut

WINTER BREAK!

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

Holiday Spirit Week! December 16-20

Join us in celebrating the last week of school before winter break with a Spirit Week! This is optional, and students can participate as much or as little as they'd like. Happy holidays from the PTO!

LAST CALL - Helping Hands Gift Donations

Every December, the PTO and Mrs. Barnett organize a Helping Hands gift donation drive to help local families have a happy holiday. There are still a few gift donation opportunities available - please sign up to donate if you are able! Helping Hands Gift Donation Signup Genius

Gifts are due back to school, wrapped and with the number of the child written on the tag, by Monday, December 16.

THANK YOU for your generosity! Please email the PTO or Mrs. Barnett with any questions at munsonelementarypto@gmail.com and erika.barnett@chardonschools.org.

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!