Munson Messenger
Issue 7 - October 8, 2026
We Commit to High Achievement for All Students
Mark Your Calendars!
Friday, October 9 - No School
Monday, October 12 - No School (Professional Development Day)
Monday, October 19-Friday, October 24 - Book Fair
Thursday, October 22 - Conferences, 4:30-8pm
Wednesday, October 28 - School picture retakes; Conferences, 4:30-8pm
Thursday, November 5 - Conferences, 4:30-8pm
Mr. Prez's Weekly News
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Highlights from this week...
🏫 Conferences are coming up on October 22, 28, and November 5! Please CLICK HERE to schedule a conference time with your child's teacher, if you have not done so already.
🏀 Jim "Basketball" Jones came to Munson on Tuesday and put on an amazing show! He talked to us all about having a growth mindset, believing in ourselves, and persevering! Huge thanks to our PTO for funding these awesome assemblies.
🦮 The kindergarten classes also got to meet seeing eye dogs from Guiding Eyes for the Blind, and hear about how the guide dogs and their trainers help people.
🎉 There is no school tomorrow, Friday October 9!
Coming up next week...
📆 No school again on Monday, October 12!
👀 Hearing and vision screenings will continue on Tuesday, October 13 for K, 1st, 3rd, and new students.
🍎 The last day of the first quarter is Friday, October 16! Report cards will go home the following week.
Enjoy the long weekend!
Thank you,
Mathew Prezioso
Principal, Munson Elementary
Mr. Prez's Pics of the Week
Tuesday's assembly with Jim "Basketball" Jones was a great one! We had lots of student and staff participation!
Infinite Campus 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 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 - 3
- 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!
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: Kash Halbrook, Cyrus Robinson, Maelyn Bestgen, Mason Turkalj, Natalie Foote, Kieran Walsh, Callie Cosper
1st Grade: Markus Gaffney, Amelia Schmidt, Samone Brugh, David Wilson, AJ Dulla, Mara Tringhese, CT Troutman, Nora Adkins
2nd Grade: Ryder Pennell, Forrest Simm, Jacob Kozlowski, Ramsey Brown, Madelyn Grant, Jared Janor, Andrew Miller, Eli Zukauskas
3rd Grade: Emmanuel Lopez-Fuentes, Fiona Thornton, Abby Tournas, Jackson Janor, Anthony Lawrence, Aden McKinney, Julian Joslin, Ben Moore
Weekly Lunch Menu and Cafeteria Corner
Munson's Weekly Lunch Menu
Monday 10/12 - NO SCHOOL!
Tuesday 10/13 - Bosco cheesy breadsticks
Wednesday 10/14 - Cheeseburger
Thursday 10/15 - Mini corn dogs
Friday 10/16 - 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!
**If your child will be late to school and needs to purchase lunch, please let the office know as early as possible so that we are able to prepare enough food for the day! Thank you for your help!**
Congratulations to Addy (not pictured), June, and Kander for being great leaders in the lunchroom this week!
Nurses Update
Dear Parents and Guardians,
The first day back after a long weekend can be tough on everyone - including our students! It's very common for kids to feel a little extra tired, anxious, or sluggish as they get back into the school routine. Please avoid telling your child, "Go to school, and if you don't feel well, have the nurse call me and I'll pick you up." Kids take this promise VERY literally! If given the option, almost every student will end up in the clinic with a tummy ache or headache by mid-morning. Instead, help build their confidence by reassuring them that Mondays (or any day) can be a transition, encouraging them to give the day their best shot, and letting them know you can't wait to hear all about their day when school ends.
If your child is truly showing physical signs of illness (fever, vomiting, etc.), we will ALWAYS call you right away! Thank you for helping us set our students up for a successful week!
Thank you!
Mrs. Park and Mrs. Kolenich
Clinic phone: 440-286-0490
Halloween Costume Drive - October 13-23
We are collecting new and/or gently used, clean costumes to donate to local children so that everyone can join in the fun this season! You can drop costumes off to the office, or send them in to school with your child. Thank you for your help! 🎃
Staff Spotlight!
Get to know our teachers and staff! This week, we're featuring our counselor, Mrs. Barnett! ⭐
Q: What do you like to do outside of school?
A: Take walks, be at the pool
Q: Mountains or beach?
A: Beach
Q: Are you an early bird or night owl?
A: Early bird
Q: Music, podcast, or audio book?
A: Music and podcasts
Q: If you could be any animal, what would you be?
A: Sloth - looks cute, but is nothing to mess with!
Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A: Spaghetti
Q: When you were in elementary school, what did you want to grow up to be?
A: A nurse
Munson's Field of Flags 2026
Munson Elementary is collecting donations toward our very special Field of Flags for the DAV (Disabled American Veterans). If this is a cause you would like to support, please consider donating by visiting Munson Elementary's DAV Donations page, and feel free to share the donation link with friends, family, and neighbors! Thank you!
Check out previous years' Field of Flags in the photos above!
Music Concerts - Save the Date!
🎵 Mark your calendars for our music performances! This year, Munson's 2nd and 3rd graders will perform at Park Elementary Auditorium on Tuesday, November 17 at 6pm (2nd grade) and 7:15pm (3rd grade). Kindergarten and 1st grade will perform at Park Auditorium on Tuesday, April 13 at 6pm (kinder) and 7:15pm (1st grade).
Mrs. Puterbaugh will share much more information as the concerts get closer!
Title I
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.
Quick Links
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!
Contact Information
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
Main Office/24-7 Attendance Line
440-286-5901
Munson PTO - Calendar and Links
Upcoming PTO Events
October 8 - Skating Party, 6:30-8pm at United Skates of America
October 5-19 - Stoller Fundraiser
October 15-November 15 - Spirit Wear sale - more details coming soon!
October 16 - Fall Fest at Hornyak Farm, 4:30-7pm (this is a FREE event, but registration is required - sign up below!)
October 19-23 - Fall Book Fair
Skating Party Tonight!
Join your friends at a Monster Mash skating party on Thursday, October 8 from 6-8:30pm! Admission is $4, and the PTO will receive $2 donated back for each attendee! It'll be so much fun, it's scary!!! 🎃
Skip the line - pre-purchase your tickets online by visiting www.unitedskates.com/wickliffe!
Munson PTO's Fall Festival - Friday, October 16!
Join the Munson PTO at our annual 🍂 Fall Festival at Hornyak Farms 🍂 on Friday, October 16 from 4:30-7pm! Tickets are FREE for Munson Elementary students, their immediate families, and Munson teachers and staff! However, space is limited, and you MUST pre-register to attend.
Admission includes:
🍁 hay rides
🌽 corn mazes
🛝 playground and slides
🐮 animal activities,
🎃 and much more!
🍩 Concessions available for purchase during the event (including fresh donuts, kettle corn, and beverages!)
Remember, tickets are FREE, but space is limited and you MUST pre-register to attend. Click the link below to sign up! We can't wait to see your whole family there!
Stoller Fundraiser - Open Until October 19!
Our Stoller fundraiser is going strong! We still have a few weeks left to raise money for the PTO. Our top earning class will win a sno-cone party, and the top selling grade level will earn a popcorn party!
Visit Munson PTO's fundraising website to find your student's fundraising page and start shopping! 🍪
The Book Fair is Coming! Sign Up to Volunteer
The Scholastic Book Fair is almost here! Students will shop during their regular library class time (see below). They can pay with cash or check, OR you can set up an e-Wallet for them through Scholastic. More details will come soon! If you would like to volunteer with set up, shopping, or tear down, please sign up at the link below!
Book Fair Shopping Schedule
Wednesday 10/21 - Dinko, Bednar, Turk, Kellogg, Manary, Bates/Veselko
Thursday 10/22 - Open for parent shopping during conferences, 4:30-8pm
Friday 10/23 - Buemi, Moore, Elliott, McClintock, Suszynski