PARK PENCIL POINT NEWSLETTER
November 5, 2026
Hello Hilltopper Families!
November is a wonderful time to reflect on everything we are grateful for, and at the top of my list is our incredible school community. Thank you for taking the time to read our newsletter and stay connected with us.
I am deeply grateful for our Veterans. We owe so much to those who work to keep us safe.
I am also thankful for Chardon —it is a phenomenal community that truly cares for every member.
Most of all, I appreciate our dedicated parents who are all-in every day—reading together, practicing math facts, and creating a safe, encouraging environment for our students.
Thank you to each of you for showing up and making a difference in our school!
Warmly,
Mrs. Picone
School Events
- November 5th - Parent Teacher Conferences Day 3 of 3*
- November 10th - Veteran's Day Assembly
- November 16th-24th: Spirit Days*
- November 19th - 2nd & 3rd Grade Winter Concerts*
- November 25th-27th: Thanksgiving Break
- December 2nd - Sugar Plum Shoppe
- December 16th - Hilltopper Awards
- December 18th - Holiday Classroom Parties
- December 21st - January 1st: Winter Break
PTO Events-
- November 11th - PTO Meeting @ 6pm
- December - No PTO Meeting
- January 22nd - Park PTO Pizza Bingo 6-8pm
- January 29th - Pizza Bingo Inclement Weather Date
*See below for more information.
November 5th
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 have any questions, please call the office at 440-285-4067.
Looking for Veterans to Honor at Our Assembly!
Park School will be having a short assembly honoring our veterans on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 9:45am. 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.*
Please complete your Infinite Campus Mandatory Annual Update!
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;
- 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 on to Infinite Campus. https://www.chardon.k12.oh.us/InfiniteCampus.aspx
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."
Channing Hogya - Maheu - Offer Kindness
Channing won HAT DAY for his class!
Violett Rastall - Hershberger - Take Responsibility
Violett won a chance to SIT WHEREVER SHE WANTS at lunch!
Oliver Hettinger - Cahill - Take Responsibility
Oliver won a PAJAMA PARTY for his class!
Ethan Harbert - Whiting - Persevere
Ethan won HAT DAY for his class!
Why answering calls from the school clinic matters
When your child comes to the health clinic—whether for a sudden fever, an unexpected bump, or a stomachache, amongst various other reasons—our priority is getting them comfortable and reaching you right away.
Please take a moment to save the school's phone number in your contacts. If you see a call coming in from the school during the day, please try to answer it or check your voicemail promptly.
Fast updates: We want to keep you in the loop quickly about how your child is feeling.
Timely pickups: If your child is sick and needs to go home, answering helps minimize their discomfort and reduces the spread of illness in the classroom.
Emergency care: In rare cases of injury or urgent medical needs, immediate contact is essential.
Warmly,
The School Clinic Team
Sarah Park BSN RN
Chardon Local School District
School Nurse
Park Elementary School
Clinic Phone Number: 440-286-0481
Clinic Extension: 6481
Office Fax #: 440-286-0484
2026-2027 PTO Officers
Eric Rasmussen - President
Erica DiMarino - Co-Vice President
Lisa Kellogg - Secretary
Bob Cahill - Treasurer
Park PTO is looking for volunteers to lead and serve on planning committees for our annual student events, together with Board members. This is a great opportunity to get involved and help make these events special for our students & school community. The form will remain open through Monday, November 9th.
If you're interested in volunteering, please use this Google form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevbMbz-lMr2_LCGDlFfLBBglEACtee--WCi1G37T_P5h8oOw/viewform?usp=header
*All events are outlined in detail in the form for your information.*
Note: Signing up to express your interest does not commit you to volunteering. It also does not guarantee a spot on a specific committee. Once we have gathered all interest, we will reach out to you directly with more information. Thank you!
Park Elementary School
donna.picone@chardonschools.org
Tonia Seese, Secretary
tonia.seese@chardonschools.org
Maureen Liechty, Clerical
maureen.liechty@chardonschools.org
Sarah Park, School Nurse & Renee Kolenich, Medical Assistant
renee.kolenich@chardonschools.org
Phone: 440-285-4067
Fax: 440-286-0484
Website: www.chardonschools.org
Location: 111 Goodrich Court, Chardon, OH, USA
