PARK PENCIL POINT NEWSLETTER
October 8, 2026
Hello Hilltopper Families!
Hard to believe, but our first quarter comes to a close in just one week! It has been an absolute joy watching our students settle into their daily routines, build strong friendships, and tackle new learning challenges with such enthusiasm every single day.
Our teachers and staff are so proud of the academic growth and perseverance our Hilltoppers have demonstrated so far. Please take time this week to celebrate your child's hard work and check in on their progress as we finish out the quarter on a high note.
Thank you for your ongoing partnership, support, and encouragement from home. Reading 20 minutes a night and practicing those math facts helps make it easier in their classroom. We are truly looking forward to all the fantastic learning experiences and achievements the rest of the school year will bring!
Warmly,
Mrs. Picone
School Events
- October 8th - Skating Party 6pm*
- October 9th & 12th - No School for Students
- October 16th - End of 1st Quarter
- October 22nd - Parent Teacher Conferences Day 1 of 3
- October 28th - Parent Teacher Conferences Day 2 of 3
- October 30th - Halloween Class Parties
- November 5th - Parent Teacher Conferences Day 3 of 3
- November 2nd-6th - Park Book Fair
PTO Events-
- October 14th - PTO Meeting @ 6pm
October 22nd, October 28th & 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."
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 Tickets are part of Park's PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) system. They 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: Muhammed Drammeh, Melody Hallen, Teagan Sferra, Payton Sternad
1st Grade: Della Goerndt, Johnny Vespa, Noa Walland, Luke Winar
2nd Grade: Kaliopi Fuller, Brody Godek, Oliver Hettinger, Jackson Mack
3rd Grade: Olivia Bright, Bryce Buehner, Sophia Jameson, Maddie Landon
Keep up the GREAT work!
Ellie Wilcox - Setzer - Taking Responsibility
Ellie won a STUFFY PARTY for her class!
Kiera Flagg - Hershberger - Offering Kindness
Kierra won a STUFFY PARTY for her class!
Gunner Styers - Coon - Taking Responsibility
Gunner won a STUFFY PARTY for his class!
Jaxon Emrisko - Whiting - Offering Kindness
Jaxson won HAT DAY for his class!
Post-Weekend Transitions
Mondays after a long weekend are 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.
A helpful tip for parents: Please avoid telling your child, "Go to school, and if you don't feel good, have the nurse call me and I'll pick you up."
Kids take this promise very literally! If given that 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 are 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.
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
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE FALL FUND FEST!
What a fun night! We had a wonderful time at Hornyak's Farm and appreciate everyone's support! Thank you for making Park School such a special place for our students!
Shop the Extended Back-to-School Sale & Save 35%
Make sure to shop before the deadline and save up to 35% off sitewide! Deadline is Friday!
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
