Chippewa Chats

Can you believe we’ve reached the final month of the 2025–2026 school year? The time has truly flown by, and what an incredible journey it has been! May is a special time to celebrate all the growth, achievements, and memorable moments our students have experienced throughout the year.

We are so proud of our students for their hard work and perseverance, and we are deeply grateful to our dedicated staff and supportive families who make our schools such a wonderful place to learn and grow. Your partnership and commitment have made this year truly exceptional.

As we begin to wrap up the school year, there are many exciting events and celebrations ahead. Be sure to check the Important Dates section so you don’t miss out on end-of-year activities! We are especially excited to support our students as they take their next big step and transition to Chippewa Primary School, where they will continue to grow, learn, and thrive.

Thank you for being an important part of our school community. We wish you a strong finish to the school year and a safe, fun-filled summer ahead!

The Hazel Harvey and Chippewa Intermediate Staff ~ becoming Chippewa Primary School

Mrs. Zollinger and Mr. Conyers

• Tuesday, May 5 - Ohio State Test Science 5th Grade
• Tuesday, May 5 - Letter People Play 6:00 in the Hazel Harvey Gym (Gunter/ West)
• Wednesday, May 6 - Letter People Play 6:00 in the Hazel Harvey Gym (Archer/Holsinger/Klemp)
• Thursday, May 7 - 5th-12th Choir Concert 6:00 in the Jr/Sr High Auditorium
• Thursday, May 7 - PTO Meeting at CIS Library 6:30
• Monday, May 11- Kindergarten Walk to the Library
• Monday, May 11 - Board of Education Meeting 6:00 in Jr/Sr High Auditorium
• Tuesday, May 12 - Kindergarten Walk to Sweet Shop
• Tuesday, May 12 - 5th and 6th graders visit the Jr/Sr High

• Tuesday, May 12 - 5th-12th Band Concert 6:00 in the Jr/Sr High Auditorium
• Thursday, May 14 - Skoop's Fundraiser for student council 5:00-7:00 mention CIS
• Thursday, May 14 - 2nd Grade Field Trip to University of Akron Field Station
  

• Thursday, May 14 - Kindergarten field trip to Nickajack Farms
• Friday, May 15 - Hazel Harvey Living Legends pizza party
• Monday, May 18 - 2nd Grade Visit to CIS
• Monday, May 18 - 5th grade walk to Sweet Shop and Library
• Tuesday, May 19 - 1st grade walk to Sweet Shop
• Wednesday, May 20 - 3rd Grade walk to Sweet Shop and Library
• Thursday, May 21 - Preschool Graduation day and Kindergarten Beach Day
• Thursday, May 21 - 6th grade walk to Sweet Shop
• Thursday, May 21 - 1st grade walk to Library
• Friday, May 22 - Hazel Harvey Field Day
• Friday, May 22 - 6th Grade Sluggers and Putters Field Trip
• Friday, May 22 - 5th Grade Rittman Rec Center Field Trip
• Friday, May 22 - 4th Grade walk to Sweet Shop and Library
• Monday, May 25 - No School Memorial Day
• Tuesday, May 26 - CIS Field Day
• Tuesday, May 26 - 2nd Grade walk to Sweet Shop and Library
• Thursday, May 28 - Last Day of School

- 5th Grade Celebration, 6th Grade Dance

- 5th and 6th grade Clap Out

- 2nd Grade Clap Out

- HH Family Picnic

• June 2-4, 9-11 and 16-18- Summer Extended Learning at Chippewa Primary School (CIS)
• July 27-30- Safety Village for incoming kindergarten students 9:00-11:30

Final Forms is officially open for the 2026-2027 school year! 🎉 It's time to ensure your information is up to date. We kindly urge you to take a moment to review and update your details, especially transportation information. Accurate details will enable our transportation department to promptly craft efficient bus routes for the upcoming academic year. Let's streamline the process together! 🚌✨

https://www.chippewaschools.org/district-quick-links/

Tuesday, May 5 - Letter People Play 6:00 in the Hazel Harvey Gym (Gunter/West)
Wednesday, May 6 - Letter People Play 6:00 in the Hazel Harvey Gym (Archer/Holsinger/Klemp)

As the school year comes to a close, May is a wonderful time to celebrate how much our students have grown as readers and writers! It’s also the perfect opportunity to build excitement for summer reading routines that keep skills strong.

Take a few moments to reflect with your child—what books did they enjoy most this year? What are they proud of as a reader? Looking ahead, even 10–15 minutes of reading each day this summer can make a big difference.

End-of-Year & Summer Reading Book Ideas

PreK–Kindergarten

• The Kissing Hand – Audrey Penn
• Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes – Eric Litwin
• Miss Bindergarten Celebrates the Last Day of Kindergarten – Joseph Slate
• Curious George Goes to the Library – Margret & H.A. Rey
• If You Take a Mouse to the Movies – Laura Numeroff

Grades 1–3

• Amelia Bedelia Means Business – Herman Parish
• Henry and Mudge and the Happy Cat – Cynthia Rylant

• Nate the Great – Marjorie Weinman Sharmat

• Caps for Sale – Esphyr Slobodkina

• The Boxcar Children – Gertrude Chandler Warner

Grades 4–6

• Charlotte’s Web – E.B. White
• The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe – C.S. Lewis
• Mr. Popper’s Penguins – Richard & Florence Atwater
• Frindle – Andrew Clements
• Because of Winn-Dixie – Kate DiCamillo

Simple Ways to Keep Reading This Summer

• Visit your local library (Doylestown Branch) and let your child choose books that interest them.

• Set a daily reading routine (even 10–15 minutes helps!).
• Encourage reading anywhere—outside, in the car, or before bed.
• Talk about books together to build understanding and connection.

Mrs. Deiotte

Director of Literacy and Instruction

Hazel Harvey Families,

We are inviting you (or a family member) to eat with your child on the last day of school on Thursday, May 28th. Weather permitting, we will be eating on the lawn. If not, we will eat in the cafeteria. We will be eating by grade level (see the times below). If you have children in multiple grades, we encourage you to have your child eat with their older sibling. After lunch you are welcome to take your child home with you to enjoy the beginning of summer break.

SECOND GRADE will be eating at 11:00

FIRST GRADE will be eating at 11:35

KINDERGARTEN will be eating at 12:10

You are welcome to purchase lunch through the school cafeteria (hot dog and sides). Adult lunches are $4.00. A form will be coming home with your child to complete for our end of the school year family picnic.

Second Grade Families,

Join us for a heartwarming "clap out" celebration on Thursday, May 28th, at 10:55 AM, as we bid farewell to our beloved second-grade students before they embark on their next adventure at CPS. Families are encouraged to arrive by 10:45 AM to join in the applause and well wishes as our second graders march through the halls one last time.

5th and 6th Grade Families,

For all families picking up their 5th and 6th grade students after their grade level celebrations on Thursday at 11:10, we are asking that you park your cars in the back parking lot, like parent pick up at the end of the day. We are going to do a 5th and 6th Grade clap out and we would ask that all parents picking up their children participate! Please line up along both sides of the sidewalk that goes down the side of the school. All 5th graders will walk the hallways first and then make a line for 6th graders to walk through as well. We will start walking the hallways at 11:10-15ish and pass through this clap out tunnel of 3rd, 4th, 5th graders and family! Once the 6th graders come outside and walk through the parent tunnel, please stay lined up and cheer on the 5th graders that will follow them. Students are dismissed to their families/friends according to the sign out sheet you have already sent in. We will also have any siblings being picked up ready according to the sign out sheet as well.

Thank you for joining in celebrating both our 5th and 6th graders this year!

Thursday, May 7th - 5th-12th Grades Choir Concert at 6:00 at the Jr/Sr High Auditorium

Tuesday, May 12th - 5th-12th Grades Band Concert at 6:00 at the Jr/Sr High Auditorium

Kindergarten:

Emma W.

We are proud to recognize Emma W. as our Student of the Month! Emma consistently shows kindness to everyone around her and is always willing to lend a helping hand to her classmates. She has a special way of making everyone feel included, truly making friends wherever she goes. Emma has also demonstrated what it means to be a hard worker, putting forth her best effort all throughout the school year. We are so proud of her positive attitude and the example she sets for others each day. Congratulations, Emma! Keep up the great work!

Lincoln H.

Lincoln H. is Kindergarten Student of the Month for May.

Lincoln is a model student! Lincoln is kind and caring to all students, he is always there to help a friend in need and has a positive attitude for school. Lincoln shows a passion for learning! Lincoln is one terrific kid!

1st Grade:

Kendall D.

Kendall has shown great growth this school year with her persistent effort, participation in class, and a desire to be successful. Her kindness and happy demeanor are evident every day. She is respectful and helpful in the classroom! Excellent job, Kendall!

Jensen H.

Jensen comes to school every day with a smile on his face and an eagerness to learn. He has been working hard with his reading and math skills and his consistent effort has been paying off! He is kind and respectful to his peers and his positive attitude brightens our classroom every day! Great job, Jensen!

2nd Grade:

Ruby H.

Ruby is a steady student who has worked to her fullest potential this year. She keeps trying and never gets discouraged. We love her attitude and she is a great example to her peers. She works well with her classmates and gets along well with others. We can always count on her participation in class and her willingness to stretch her thinking. Great job this year, Ruby!

Grayson S.

Grayson is a quiet but conscientious student. He always completes his work neatly. He loves to draw and read about those in the branches of the service. He works well with his peers and is well liked by all of his classmates. The thing about Grayson is that he is a steady and reliable student. We can always know that his work will be completed, he will work well with others and he will do it all with a good attitude. Thanks for good work, Grayson!

3rd Grade:
River-Grace V.

River- Grace works hard and takes pride in what she does. She is always helpful to others in any way that is needed. Great job, River-Grace!

Vivian Z.

Vivian works hard every day in third grade. She brings a smile with her to every class and is kind to everyone around her. Congratulations, Vivian!

4th Grade:

Maddie W.

Maddie has been chosen as Student of the Month for her positive attitude and strong effort in class. She comes to school ready to learn and works hard on her assignments. Maddie is kind and respectful to her classmates and is always willing to help others. We are lucky to have her as part of our 4th grade. Congratulations, Maddie!

Finn T.

Finn has been chosen as Student of the Month for his hard work and positive attitude in class. He stays focused during lessons and gives his best effort on his assignments. Finn is respectful to others and helps make our classroom a great place to learn. We are proud of the example he sets for his classmates. Great job, Finn!

5th Grade:

Natalie D.

The fifth grade team is excited to nominate Natalie as our Student of the Month! Natalie is a kind and helpful student who shows respect to both her classmates and teachers every day. She takes great care in her work, always tries her best, and is capable of great things. Natalie has made wonderful progress this school year, and we are very proud and excited to see her accomplishments in 6th grade!

Jagger L.

It is the fifth grade team's pleasure to nominate Jagger as our Student of the Month! Jagger takes pride in his work, stays focused on his learning and works hard in class. He is quietly driven and eager to accomplish a given task with care. Jagger shares his ideas and asks thoughtful questions in classroom discussions. Great job, Jagger! Keep it up in 6th grade!

6th Grade:

Maliyah G.

Congratulations to Maliyah, our 6th grade Student of the Month! She consistently demonstrates respect and kindness to everyone around her and brightens the classroom with her positivity. Her strong work ethic and positive attitude set a great example for her peers. She truly embodies the qualities of a leader, and we are proud to recognize her outstanding character and dedication.

Dominic D.

Congratulations to Dominic, our 6th grade Student of the Month! Dominic is respectful, kind, and brings a great sense of humor to our school each day. His strong work ethic and positive attitude make him a standout in the classroom. He consistently demonstrates the qualities of a true leader, and we are proud to recognize his achievements!

Come be a part of our PTO! We encourage all families to attend and learn more about PTO and enjoy meeting our wonderful PTO members.

Next meeting: Thursday, May 7th at 6:30 in the CIS Library

Check our our web link where you can find out all the newest updates:

CHIPPEWA PTO

As a school district, we appreciate celebrating our students and their birthdays. To ensure the safety of all our students, we kindly ask that families consider sending any birthday or holiday treats as items that are not food related. We encourage pencils, erasers, small items to be shared. Birthday treats that are brought to school must be prepackaged or purchased from a source where nutritional information can be verified online.

This policy helps us accommodate students with food allergies, diabetes, and other health concerns, making celebrations safe and enjoyable for everyone.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

Registration is open for students ages 5–17 to explore acting and stagecraft this summer.

Register at: https://www.bluemacaroontheater.com/

Hazel Harvey Elementary

165 Brooklynn Ave

Doylestown, OH 44230

330-658-2522

Chippewa Intermediate School

100 Valley View Rd

Doylestown, OH 44230

330-658-2214