PARK PENCIL POINT NEWSLETTER
October 22, 2026
Hello Hilltopper Families!
As we step into the second quarter, our classrooms are buzzing with excitement! Our dedicated teachers and students are diving into fresh grade-level standards and new learning adventures. While academics are at the heart of what we do, school is also where students build vital life skills every single day. Here are just a few meaningful growth moments happening in our halls:
Peer Collaboration & Negotiation: Navigating social interactions and working through everyday decisions with classmates.
Patience & Self-Regulation: Practicing mindfulness and courtesy while waiting alongside 70–80 peers in the lunch line.
Effective Communication: Learning how to adapt their voice and express ideas clearly when speaking with grade-level peers versus adults.
Building Trusting Relationships: Gaining confidence to seek guidance and talk comfortably with trusted Hilltopper staff.
Independence & Adaptability: Successfully navigating new routines and environments—a milestone that has been especially exciting for our kindergartners!
Above all, our most essential lesson is reminding students that they belong to a supportive, caring community known as The HILLTOPPERS. Thank you for partnering with us—it truly takes a village, and we are so grateful for ours!
Warmly,
Mrs. Picone
School Events
- October 22nd - Parent Teacher Conferences Day 1 of 3
- October 28th - Parent Teacher Conferences Day 2 of 3*
- October 30th - Halloween Class Parties
- November 2nd-6th - Park Book Fair*
- November 5th - Parent Teacher Conferences Day 3 of 3*
- November 10th - Veteran's Day Assembly
- 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
*See below for more information.
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.*
In addition, Chardon Local Schools is preparing a special Veterans Day tribute to honor the brave men and women of our Armed Forces. We invite our students, families, and staff to recognize the military heroes in their lives—whether honoring a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin, or extended relative.
If you or your student would like to share a photo and a message of gratitude, please complete the form below. Submitted tributes will be featured across our official district social media channels on Veterans Day and highlighted in upcoming district newsletters.
Submission Deadline: Friday, November 3 at 3:00 PM.
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."
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.
Jeorge Freeman - Take Responsibility - Mrs. Setzer
Jeorge won a DANCE PARTY for his class!
Jadiel Alejo - Offering Kindness - Mrs. Hershberger
Jadiel won a BUBBLE PARTY for his class!
Ishaan Roberts - Offering Kindness - Mrs. Carver
Ishaan won HAT DAY for his class!
Lilly Goerndt - Offering Kindness - Mrs. Whiting
Lilly won PAJAMA DAY for her 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 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.
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.*
We'd greatly appreciate your help and support!
LUNCH - Week of October 26th
MONDAY - Breaded Chicken Sandwich
TUESDAY - Macaroni and Cheese
WEDNESDAY - Beef Hot Dog on a Bun
THURSDAY - Spooky Bat-Shaped Chicken Nuggets
FRIDAY - Pizza Hut 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
