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

https://x.com/parkelemsch

It’s a well-deserved tribute to all of the men and women who devote their lives to ensuring that our children go to school every day while remaining patient, helpful, and upbeat throughout.

School Events

• February 24th - One School One Book Kickoff

• March 6th - Spring Parent Conference Night
• March 19th - Family Literacy Night
• March 24th - 28th - Spring Break

PTO Events

• February 21st - My Guy and I Luau! 6:30pm-8:30pm
• March 3rd - Jersey Mike's Fundraiser 5:00pm-8:00pm
• March 12th - PTO Meeting at 6:00pm in the Park cafeteria

• March 16th - Lads and Leading Ladies Bowling 2:00pm

*See Newsletter for more information

Hello Hilltopper Families!

I am thrilled to share that tomorrow is a BIG day at Park—our special One School, One Book (OSOB) reveal assembly! This event marks the kickoff of our school-wide reading adventure, designed to bring our community together through the shared joy of reading.

During the assembly, students will follow a fun, interactive mystery before discovering the title of the book we’ll all be reading together. It’s a story full of excitement, friendship, and discovery, perfect for sparking conversations and curiosity at school and at home! After the assembly, all students will visit the book vending machine to get their very own copy of the book!

How You Can Build Community at Home:

• Read Together: Set aside time to read the book with your child each night. We will also have chapters posted on the school website read by Mystery Readers. Shared reading not only builds literacy skills but also fosters connection and meaningful discussions.

• Discuss the Story: Encourage your child to share their favorite parts of the book or any challenges the characters face. You can talk about lessons learned and how they relate to real life.

• Celebrate Small Wins: As the story progresses, celebrate milestones like finishing a chapter or solving a mystery in the book. Recognizing achievements—no matter how small—helps keep the excitement alive.

I can’t wait to see the joy and engagement this book will bring to our entire school! Thank you for partnering with us to continue to foster a love of reading and community.

Enjoy!

Mrs. Makee

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)!

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!

Park Parents and Guardians,

Please help us celebrate and decorate for our One School One Book festivities. We are asking for a picture of your student with their pet(s) or favorite stuffy, if you don’t have any pets.

These can be sent in to your child’s teacher asap!

A big thank you from the OSOB Committee!

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.

Students read "Owl at Home" which focuses on the wind and trying to make it a friend!

Click Below to Sign Up!

https://ptcfast.com/schools/Park_Elementary_School

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: Olivia Bright, Violett Dean, Lilly

2nd Grade: Mia DeLembo, Bailey Gaddis, Olivia Thomas

3rd Grade: Kelsey Baranovich, Margaret Brockway, Amaya Brown

Keep up the GREAT work, Hilltoppers!

IMPORTANT REMINDER FROM THE CLINIC:

Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we navigate this winter season, it's crucial to stay vigilant about preventing the spread of illness within our school community. We encourage you to review these important guidelines regarding student health and when to keep your child home from school:
When to Keep Your Child Home:

• Fever:
  

If your child has a fever above 100°F (37.8°C) without clear improvement after taking medication, please keep them home until fever-free for 24 hours without medication.

• Contagious Symptoms:
  

If your child exhibits symptoms of a contagious illness like cough, runny nose, vomiting, diarrhea, sore throat, or pink eye, keep them home until symptoms subside and they are no longer contagious according to their doctor's advice.

Important Hygiene Practices:

• Frequent Handwashing:
  

Encourage your child to wash their hands often with soap and water, especially before eating, after using the restroom, and after playing outdoors.

• Cover Coughs and Sneezes:
  

Teach your child to cough or sneeze into their elbow or a tissue, and dispose of used tissues properly.

• Stay Hydrated:
  

Ensure your child drinks plenty of fluids throughout the day to support their immune system.
Communicate with the School Nurse:

• Report Illnesses:
  

If your child is absent due to illness, please notify the school office with the reason for their absence.

• Consult for Concerns:
  

If you have any questions or concerns about your child's health, contact the school nurse for guidance.
Preventative Measures:

• Vaccinations:
  

Ensure your child is up-to-date on all recommended vaccinations, including the annual flu shot.

• Healthy Lifestyle:
  

Promote a balanced diet, regular exercise, and sufficient sleep to maintain overall health and immunity.
Together, we can create a healthy school environment by following these guidelines. Please reach out to our clinic team if you have any questions.

Thank you for your continued help in keeping our schools healthy.

Mrs. Park and Mrs. Kolenich

sarah.park@chardonschools.org

renee.kolenich@chardonschools.org

WE’RE HAVING A BOOK FAIR!

Level Up to your next favorite book between March 3rd - 6th here at Park Elementary School. Every purchase supports our School Library! The students will visit the fair during their library time. Also, the fair will be open after school until 4pm. Please check in at the office before coming to the fair.

Payment methods: We accept cash, credit and debit cards, checks, or book fair gift cards. Please make out checks to Chardon Local Schools.

Book fair gift cards: Gift cards are an easy payment method that won’t get lost in a backpack. Buy them online for use at both our in-person and online fairs

• Online fair: Can’t make the fair? No worries! The Online Book Fair is open until the end of the school year. Shop for exciting new books online or create teacher and student wishlists to share at Park School Literati Book Fair.
  
  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.

We can’t wait for our students to experience our upcoming book fair! Thank you for helping to inspire a lifelong love of reading.
Here’s a sneak peek of books at our Story Arcade Book Fair! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5ANdczVLU9dgF8m1HHU_bMwrcRJLUGD3&si=FkjQ9VPI9gC1km4J

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: February 20, March 20, and 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 Nuggets w/Cornbread

TUESDAY - Beef Soft Taco

WEDNESDAY - Beef Hot Dog w/Crinkle Fries

THURSDAY - Breaded Chicken Sandwich w/Goldfish

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

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.