Munson Messenger
Issue 9 - October 22, 2026
Thursday, October 22 - 1st Quarter Hilltopper Awards, 2:30pm; Conferences, 4:30-8pm; Book Fair open, 6-7:30pm
Wednesday, October 28 - School picture retakes; Conferences, 4:30-8pm
Thursday, November 5 - Conferences, 4:30-8pm
Next Friday, October 30, we will have our COSTUME PARADE and CLASS PARTIES!
🎃 COSTUME PARADE
- Please do NOT send children to school wearing their costumes. They will have time to change before the parade begins.
- NO full face masks and NO weapons, please. Inflatable costumes are ok!
- All parents and families are welcome to watch the costume parade! It will begin at 2:30pm and should last about 15 minutes. You may park behind the school, or across the street at the church.
- 🚫 PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN OR DRIVE ON THE GRASS! 🚫
- If it is NOT raining, students will parade in front of the school building. You can gather anywhere in the front grass or driveway area.
- If it IS raining, students will parade inside the gym. Families may enter the building through the front doors beginning at 2:20pm, and sit in the bleachers to watch the parade. The parade audience must leave the building immediately following the parade.
🎃 CLASS PARTIES
- Once the parade ends, students will return to their classrooms for their fall parties. Class party volunteers will receive their instructions directly from the PTO.
If you would prefer your child NOT participate in the parade or party, please let your child's teacher know. We will provide an alternate activity for them.
Thank you,
Mathew Prezioso,
Principal, Munson Elementary School
The Annual Update must be completed by ALL Chardon Local Schools households every year, for every student. WHY? We need your most accurate and up-to-date information so that...
- we can contact you in case of an emergency or other issue,
- you can quickly and conveniently pay for student meals and any school fees online;
- you can access important forms and documents, including report cards;
- your child may participate in field trips off school property;
- our nurses can be notified of pre-existing health conditions, allergies, and any other health concerns your child may have!
HOW DO I COMPLETE THE ANNUAL UPDATE?
Step 1: Log in to Infinite Campus.
Step 2: Click the menu toolbar on the upper left corner, and click More.
Step 3: Click Online Registration.
Step 4: Find Annual Update, and under "Action", click "Start."
Step 5: Proceed through each tab and update/add information as needed. When you complete the update, be sure to click "Submit."
HOW MANY ANNUAL UPDATES ARE LEFT TO COMPLETE? Shout out to...
🤩 MRS. SOBODOSH 🤩
🥳 MRS. TURK 🥳
🌟 and MRS. McCLINTOCK's 🌟
classes for completing ALL of their Annual Updates!
Which class will be next??
- Mrs. Bates/Ms. Veselko - 1
- Mrs. Elliott - 1
- Mrs. Burress - 1
- Ms. Manary - 2
- Mrs. Dinko - 2
- Mrs. Suszynski - 3
- Mr. Buemi - 4
If you are not sure whether you need to complete the Annual Update, feel free to contact the office and we can check for you.
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!
Kindergarten: Damian Corley, Sofia LoCascio, Natalie Foote, Breccan Burwell, McKinley Taylor, Brooklyn Lewis, Josie Zenz
1st Grade: Milo Kramer, Jackson Burgett, Audrey DeVienzio, Wolf Martin, Harper Slocum, Oliver Addison, Nico LaSpina, Nora Adkins
2nd Grade: Mia Ventura, Rowan Daubert, Penny Wilhelm, Mason Horvath, Olivia Dixon, Henry Fegan, Casey Reinhard, Forrest Simm
3rd Grade: Asher Galhotra, Kat Wilson, Calvin Wiltse, Grayson Vancura, Christian Fabig, Sam Adkins, Aden McKinney, Emmanuel Lopez Fuentes
Munson's Weekly Lunch Menu
Monday 10/26 - breaded chicken sandwich
Tuesday 10/27 - creamy macaroni and cheese
Wednesday 10/28 - hot dog
Thursday 10/29 - 🦇 BAT-SHAPED chicken nuggets! Spooky! 🦇
Friday 10/30 - Big Daddy pizza
Check out the Chardon Schools Food Services website for monthly menus, Free and Reduced Meal applications, and instructions for adding money to your child's food account!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We have enjoyed some truly beautiful weather this week, but we all know it can't last! Please make sure your child comes to school wearing appropriate outerwear every day! We go outside for recess as long as it's not raining and the wind chill is above 15 degrees. We'd rather the kids have too many layers than not enough!
Also, if you have not already sent in a FULL change of clothes for your student (shirt, pants, socks, and underwear), please do so. Accidents happen every day (falling in mud, spilling a drink at lunch, etc.) and we just don't have enough extra clothing for everyone! Please put clothes in a bag labeled with your student's name. If you packed a change of clothing for your child earlier in the year, please make sure the clothes they have now are cold weather appropriate.
Stay well! Thank you!
Mrs. Park and Mrs. Kolenich
Clinic phone: 449-286-0490
Get to know our teachers and staff! This week, meet third grade teacher extraordinaire, Mrs. Burress!
Q: What do you like to do outside of school?
A: Spend time with my family, shop and travel to Disney
Q: Mountains or beach?
A: Beach
Q: Are you an early bird or night owl?
A: A little of both
Q: Music, podcast, or audio book?
A: Audio book or music
Q: If you could be any animal, what would you be?
A: Giraffe
Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A: Pizza
Q: When you were in elementary school, what did you want to grow up to be?
A: A teacher
Join Santa, Mrs. Puterbaugh, and the Cleveland Monsters for a fun and festive time! On Saturday December 12, local school choirs are invited to sing along to holiday songs during the 1st and 2nd intermissions of the Cleveland Monsters hockey game at 1pm. Check out how cool we looked on the giant scoreboard last year!! (This event is NOT required, and does NOT take the place of the 2nd and 3rd grade winter concert.) See the photo above to purchase your tickets!
It's almost wrestling season, and registration is open! We welcome students of all ages and experience levels. Whether your child is new to wrestling or returning for another season, there's a place for them on the mat!
YOUTH WRESTLING (Pre-K-6th Grade)
Chardon Youth Wrestling is open to boys AND girls in Pre-K through 6th grade. No prior wrestling experience is necessary! And, new this year - we are excited to offer a dedicated ALL-GIRLS WRESTLING PROGRAM this season! Practices begin the week of October 26.
REGISTER HERE: Chardon Youth Wrestling Registration
Questions? Email chardonwrestlingtakedownclub@gmail.com
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING
Students interested in joining the Chardon Middle School or High School wrestling teams should sign up through FinalForms or contact Coach Nick Salatino at nick.salatino@chardonschools.org for more information. No prior wrestling experience is required! Beginners are welcome and encouraged to join at both the middle school and high school levels. Wrestling is a great way for students to build strength, confidence, discipline, and friendships while staying active and being part of a team.
We'd love to welcome your wrestler to the Chardon Wrestling family this season!
Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) provides students who qualify with extra instructional services and activities beyond classroom instruction. Click HERE for information about the Title I program, and reach out to the school with any questions.
Learn about what's going on in the schools!
This link will walk you through steps of this MANDATORY update!
If you need to let the office know of any dismissal changes, you can print copies of dismissal forms here!
Check out local camps, classes, contests, clubs, sports, and more!
Mathew Prezioso, Principal
mathew.prezioso@chardonschools.org
Sandy Henderson, Secretary
sandy.henderson@chardonschools.org
Jen Cline, Clerical Assistant
jennifer.cline@chardonschools.org
Sarah Park, Nurse
Renee Kolenich, Medical Assistant
renee.kolenich@chardonschools.org
Clinic Phone
440-286-0490
Main Office/24-7 Attendance Line
440-286-5901
Upcoming PTO Events
October 19-23 - Fall Book Fair
**RESCHEDULED - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 4:30-7pm - FALL FESTIVAL at Hornyak Farm, 4:30-7pm (this is a FREE event, but registration is required - sign up below!)
October 30 - Costume parade 2:30-2:45pm, with fall class parties to follow (details above!!)
