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School Events

• January 20th - No School - MLK Jr. Day

• February 3rd-7th - 2nd Grade CogAT Testing
• February 13th - Park Skating Party
• February 13th - Valentine's Classroom Parties
• February 14th - No School - Teacher Professional Development
• February 17th - No School - President's Day
• February 24th - One School One Book Begins

PTO Events

• January 24th - Park PTO Family Bingo Night - Registration Closed

• February 12th - PTO Meeting at 6:00pm in the Park cafeteria
• February 21st - My Guy and I Dance

• March 16th - Lads and Leading Ladies Bowling

*See Newsletter for more information

Hello Hilltopper Families!

Our students have hit the ground running, showing great enthusiasm and focus as they return to their learning this week. It has been truly inspiring to see them dive back into their routines with energy and excitement. Whether it's working hard in math, reading or tackling new skills, our students are embracing challenges with determination and effort- I am incredibly proud of their commitment.

To help set the tone for the year ahead, we kicked off the new year and second semester last week with a PBIS New Year Reboot Assembly, where we reviewed what it means to "Topper Up" in our school community. Students learned that we’ve raised the bar in areas like Lexia, AR (Accelerated Reader) and PBIS tickets and they have to work a bit harder to earn book tokens. We even added an “extra” math packet available in the office. It’s exciting to see how motivated our students are to achieve new milestones and continue growing. Check out the newsletter below for pictures of students who are ALREADY well on their way to reaching these expectations.

As we look ahead, please remember that Monday, January 20th, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and there will be no school in observance of this important holiday.

Thank you for your continued support in helping us make this a fantastic year for our students. Here's to the rest of January being filled with endless learning possibilities and continued growth! Have a wonderful LONG weekend and stay warm!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Makee

I am so excited to join the staff at Park elementary! Teaching reading is my true passion and I am happy to get the chance to work with students at Park and help them grow their reading skills and become successful!

I previously taught 1st grade in the Riverside School district, and then took some time to stay home and raise my own children. Currently, I teach preschool part time in Willowick. I live in Chardon with my husband and three kids, who also attend Chardon schools. Henry is in 5th grade at CMS, Anna is a second grader here at Park, and Jake, who is 4, attends preschool with me.

The State of Ohio requires school districts to offer whole-grade testing to all students twice during their education to identify gifted learners. As part of this process, all 2nd-grade students will take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) from February 3-7, 2025. The CogAT assesses overall cognitive and reasoning abilities and can identify students who meet the qualifying score as gifted in superior cognitive ability. Based on the results, some students may undergo additional evaluation for possible gifted identification in creative thinking ability. After testing, individual student CogAT results will be sent home with students. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this assessment, please feel free to contact Linda Elegante or Megan Kinney at megan.kinney@chardonschools.org.

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.

January 23rd 5:00 Parent Informational MEETING. Any parents and girls are welcome to come and learn about what GOTR is all about! Registration opens February 4th.

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: Nora Kellogg, Isaac Linden, Lily Montgomery, Carmen Potter, Emaruth Starke

2nd Grade: Isabella Baird, Emmett Cogar, Emily Hardesty, Lewis Muzic, Olivia Thomas

3rd Grade: Greyson Deak, Leah Harbert, Bryson Humar, Brayden Roos, Evan Wasylyk

Keep up the GREAT work, Hilltoppers!

PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports)

Let’s all work together to make this year even better with positivity, respect, and responsibility in mind!

Doctor's Note When Out Sick

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.

Attention Parents/ Guardians: As you know there are many respiratory illnesses surging:

RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) and the Flu (influenza) are among these. Both
viruses can have similar symptoms. It is important to monitor your child for these
symptoms and keep them home if they are sick. Some common symptoms are fever,
fatigue, cough, loss of appetite, sore throat, runny nose/congestion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, wheezing and body aches. If you notice these symptoms please take your
child to see a healthcare provider to confirm with a simple test what illness they have.

Continued hand washing and covering coughs and sneezes is our greatest defense in
keeping those around us healthy. If your child is sick please keep them home per your
provider's recommendations.

Reminder, as with any illness, children should be fever free for 24 hours without fever reducers prior to returning to school.

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

Mrs. Park and Mrs. Kolenich

Sarah Park RN

Renee Kolenich MA

sarah.park@chardonschools.org

renee.kolenich@chardonschools.org

Mrs. Carver's 2nd Grade Class had read 187,300 AR words total. The challenge was on to get to 300,000 words! The prize: SILLY STRING MRS. CARVER! The class not only reached, but surpassed their goal of 300,000 AR words, and they are now at an impressive 395,000 words! 🎉

The students really put their reading skills to the test. They were excited to see Mrs. Carver get covered in silly string, and it’s even more fun that Mrs. Makee joined in the celebration!

This is a great example of teamwork and dedication. Keep it up, everyone!

You’re reading rockstars! 📚✨

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: January 23, 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 - No School

TUESDAY - Beef Walking Taco

WEDNESDAY - Grilled Cheese Sandwich

THURSDAY - Mini Maple Pancakes w/Sausage

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.