PARK PENCIL POINT NEWSLETTER
September 3, 2026
School Events
- September 4th - No School
- September 7th - No School-Happy Labor Day!
- September 21st - 25th - Start with Hello Spirit Week*
- October 5th - Picture Retakes
- October 8th - Skating Party 6pm
- October 9th & 12th - No School for Students
- October 16th - End of 1st Quarter
PTO Events-
- September 3rd - Deadline to signup to be a Classroom Assistant*
- September 9th - PTO Meeting in the Park cafeteria-6:00pm
- September 25th - Fall FUNDfest at Hornyak Farms
*Stay tuned for raffle tickets coming home with your student!
Hello Hilltopper Families!
I can’t believe we’ve already been in school for 12 days! When I think about everything our students have accomplished in this short time, it’s truly impressive. They are mastering how to navigate our classrooms, hallways, and common spaces, while building essential independence and becoming a strong part of our school community.
Beyond these social skills, they are discovering the lifelong power of reading. Every minute spent learning in the classroom builds momentum, and every hour of reading at home gives your child a distinct advantage. This makes you their ultimate 'reading superhero.' I encourage you to partner with your child's teacher to learn how you can best support this journey at home.
Your Partner in Education,
Mrs. Picone
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."
HOW MANY ANNUAL UPDATES ARE LEFT TO COMPLETE?
The first class to complete ALL of their Annual Updates will receive a treat!!! 🍪 (If you are not sure whether you need to complete the Update, feel free to contact the office and we can check for you.)
- Mrs. Whiting - 14
- Mrs. Poundstone - 13
- Mrs. Force - 14
- Mrs. Gillette - 11
- Miss Coon - 9
- Mrs. Hales - 14
- Mrs. Cahill - 10
- Mrs. Carver - 9
- Mrs. Tyson - 12
- Mrs. Hardman - 13
- Mrs. Hershberger - 16
- Mrs. Mucic - 4
Students in grades first through third will participate in the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Growth assessment three times this year, with the fall administration approaching during the window of August 25th. MAP Growth provides educators with valuable data to understand instructional needs and tailor learning to student strengths.
MAP Growth also serves as a whole-grade screening tool for gifted identification in Reading and Mathematics for students in grades 2–10. Students who score at or above the 95th percentile nationally in Reading or Math qualify for gifted identification under Ohio Department of Education and Workforce guidelines. Parents of students who meet the criteria for gifted identification will receive written notification via email within 30 days of the district receiving test results.
Important Update: Save Our School Numbers to Your Phone!
To help protect you from robocalls, many phone carriers automatically flag unfamiliar school district numbers as "Spam Likely" or block them entirely. We want to ensure you never miss an urgent update, attendance notification, or call from our school and staff.
Please take a moment today to save our main school numbers to your contacts:
Main Office: 440-285-4067
Nurse/Health Office: 440-286-0481
Saving these numbers will ensure our caller ID displays correctly on your screen and prevent important calls from being sent straight to voicemail. Thank you for helping us stay connected!
Topper Tuesdays!
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.
Ariella Cooper - Mrs. Ridgeway - Take Responsibility
Ariella won a STUFFY PARTY for her classroom!
Vienna Bachnicki - Mrs. Hardman - Take Responsibility
Vienna won a STUFFY PARTY for her classroom!
Charlotte Brock - Mrs. Carver - Offer Kindness
Charlotte won a PAJAMA PARTY for her classroom!
Franklin Wiencek - Mrs. Whiting - Take Responsibility
Franklin won a STUFFY PARTY for his classroom!
Welcome to the School Clinic
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Welcome to the school clinic! Our goal is to help keep your child healthy, safe, and ready to learn throughout the school year.
To provide the best care possible, we ask families to help us keep your child’s health information current. Please let us know about the following:
👉Immunizations
Please make sure the school has your child’s most recent immunization records. Updated records help us meet school health requirements and provide appropriate care when needed.
👉Health Conditions
Please inform the school clinic about any health conditions, allergies, medications, or other medical needs your child may have. This information helps us respond appropriately if your child needs care during the school day.
👉Visits to the Clinic
If your child visits the school clinic, we document the visit and any care provided. Tracking clinic visits helps us monitor patterns, identify ongoing concerns, and communicate with families when follow-up may be needed.
👉Keeping Information Updated
Please notify the school whenever your child’s health information changes, including:
- Immunization records
- Health conditions or allergies
- Medications or treatment plans
- Emergency contacts
- Home, work, or alternate phone numbers
👉Please Keep Your Phone Numbers Current
Having accurate contact information is especially important. If your child becomes sick, is injured, or needs to be picked up from school, we need to be able to reach you quickly.
Please update your phone numbers and emergency contacts whenever there is a change.
Thank you for partnering with us to keep your child healthy and safe. We appreciate your help in keeping health information accurate and up to date throughout the school year.
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 Rassmussen - President
Erica DiMarino - Co-Vice President
Lisa Kellogg - Secretary
Bob Cahill - Treasurer
FALL FUND FEST
Your student is coming home today with an envelope containing 18 raffle tickets to sell in support of the PTO's upcoming Fall Fund Fest on Friday, September 25, at Hornyak Farms.
- Ticket stubs and money should be returned to school in an envelope with your student's name. Your student can give the envelope directly to their teacher.
- Any unused tickets can also be returned to your student's teacher.
- If you would like more tickets, please let the office know or email the PTO at park.pto@chardonschools.org and we'll make sure they get sent home with your student.
All ticket stubs and money should be turned into Park by Friday, September 25th, at 10 a.m.
Don't forget, this weekend ends the current back to school spirit shop!
It's never too early to stock up on fall sweaters and gear for Topper Tuesday! Make sure to shop today and save up to 35% on items sitewide. Our sale ends September 7th!
Click here to shop today https://1stplace.sale/72473
LUNCH - Week of September 8th
MONDAY - No School
TUESDAY - Beef Soft Taco
WEDNESDAY - French Toast Sticks
THURSDAY - Baked Chicken Drumstick
FRIDAY - Big Daddy Cheese Pizza
ALL Meal Payments are Processed Thru Infinite Campus
- Breakfast $2.00-$2.50
- Lunch $3.50
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
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
