PARK PENCIL POINT NEWSLETTER

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School Events

• October 18- End of 1st Quarter
• October 22 - 24 - 3rd Grade AIR ELA Testing
• October 31 - Harvest Class Parties

• November 4-7 - Book Fair
• November 7 - 10am Honor Our Veterans Assembly
• November 7 - Fall Conferences 4:30-8:15pm (Day One)
• November 14 - Fall Conferences 4:30-8:15pm (Day Two)
• November 21 - Fall Conferences 4:30-8:15pm (Day Three)
• November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Break

PTO Events

• October 21 - PTO Chipotle Fundraiser*

• November 13 - PTO Meeting at 6pm in the Park Cafeteria w/Child Care Provided
• November 16 - Parents Night Out*

*See Newsletter for more information

Hello Hilltopper Families:

I hope you had a fabulous long weekend and were able to relax and recharge.

As we approach the end of the quarter, I want to take a moment to highlight a couple of important updates and reminders.

Conference Sign-Ups:

It’s that time of year again! We invite you to schedule a conference with your child’s teacher. These meetings are a valuable opportunity to discuss your child’s progress, share insights and collaborate on ways to support their learning. Scheduling information is included in this newsletter. Conferences will take place on November 7th, November 14th and November 21st. Please be mindful when scheduling your conference time and if something changes, contact the office to cancel your appointment.

Working Hard Toward the End of the Quarter:

As we near the end of this quarter, it’s essential for students to stay focused and finish strong. Encourage your child to stay engaged with their studies, complete assignments, and ask for help when needed. Together, we can ensure that they wrap up this quarter with confidence and pride in their accomplishments.

Thank you for your continued support and involvement in your child’s education. Let’s make these final weeks of the quarter productive and positive!

Have a terrific rest of the week and weekend!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Makee

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.

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.

November 7th, 14th and 21st

Parents:

You can now schedule conferences. Here is the link:

https://ptcfast.com/schools/Park_Elementary_School

All conferences will be in person. If you would like to

schedule a Virtual conference, please type that at

the bottom in the Special Request box.

The Park Book Fair will be open during the first conference night, November 7th.

If you have any questions, please call the office at

440-285-4067.

Park School will be having a short assembly honoring our veterans on Thursday, November 7, 2024. We would like to invite parents/relatives of our students who have served in the Armed Forces to attend this program. We would ask veterans to wear their uniforms, if possible.

*Note: We are also asking that our Boy and Girl Scouts wear their uniforms for this day. *

WHAT: Let's Honor Our Veterans

WHERE: Park Auditorium

WHEN: Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 9:45 AM

School parking is limited. Parking on the Square is more accessible to our auditorium.

If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Makee at 440-285-4067.

Thank you in advance for helping us with this special event.

Park students will also have an opportunity to attend (weather permitting) a Veterans program in the Chardon Square on November 11, 2024.

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: Lily Montgomery, Oliver Pemberton, Emaruth Starke, Sloan Zarack

2nd Grade: Sophia Mack, JP MacPherson, Parker Miley, Olivia Thomas

3rd Grade: Nora Allen, Adriana Grampa, Lola Kaufman, Jessica Montgomery

Keep up the GREAT work, Hilltoppers!

One lucky winner will be selected from our October Topper Tickets to lead the Fall Parade around the Square with Mrs. Makee. The lucky winner will get to have his/her class join them too!

Third grade classes, Mrs. Force and Mrs. Whiting, had fun digging in their pumpkins for a Math activity counting seeds! Watch for more pictures from Mrs. Gillette and Mrs. Picone's class...

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.

Click the link below for an important update from Mrs. Park, our school nurse, on:

• medications
• immunizations
• screenings
• and more!

Welcome Back from Chardon Health Services

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.

Grades are now visible in Infinite Campus. Please note that these grades reflect your child's most recent assessments and in-class work. They are an indication of progress made thus far.

These grades provide a snapshot of your child’s current performance and areas of growth. Please keep in mind that there is still ample time for students to improve and demonstrate their understanding as the quarter progresses.

If you have any questions or need further clarification about your child’s grades or their progress, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher. We are here to support you and your child in any way we can to ensure their success. Thank you for your continued partnership in your child’s education.

We encourage ALL families to submit an application for meal benefits eligibility regardless of family income.

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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 with Mini Cornbread Loaf

TUESDAY - Beef Soft Taco w/Refried Beans

WEDNESDAY - Hot Dog on Bun w/Fries

THURSDAY - Chicken Sandwich

FRIDAY - Pizza Hut 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! Childcare is provided.

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.