PARK PENCIL POINT NEWSLETTER

This is an extraordinary accomplishment. More importantly, it is a testament to the people who

make Chardon Local Schools such a special place.

School Events

• 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 16th - Classroom Assistant Kickoff in the cafeteria - 6pm
• September 25th - Deadline to sign up as a Classroom Party Volunteer*
• September 25th - Fall Fund Fest at Hornyak Farms*

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."

Thanks to your help, 41% of the families on our Annual Update list completed their update just last week!

If you haven’t completed yours yet, please take a few minutes to do so. Let’s keep that number climbing! ❤️🖤

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. Gillette - 4
• Mrs. Mucic - 4
• Mrs. Cahill - 6
• Miss Coon - 6
• Mrs. Hardman - 6
• Mrs. Tyson - 6
• Mrs. Whiting - 6
• Mrs. Hales - 7
• Mrs. Carver - 8

• Mrs. Force - 8

• Mrs. Hershberger - 11

• Mrs. Poundstone - 11

Please check your child’s book bag this weekend to ensure they have a full change of weather-appropriate clothes packed every day.

While the school keeps a small backup supply of extra clothing, our sizes and options are very limited. Children feel far more comfortable and confident changing into their own familiar attire.

Please note that if your child needs a change of clothes and doesn't have one in their bag, we will need to call home so a replacement can be brought to school.

Thank you for your help in keeping our students comfortable and ready to learn.

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.

ABSENCES & TARDINESS

If your student is not going to be in school or is going to be late,

you need to call 440-285-4067 by 9:30 a.m.

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!

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.

We encourage ALL families to submit an application for meal benefits eligibility regardless of family income.

https://www.chardonschools.org/Downloads/Application46.pdf

To download a printable copy, click here: https://www.chardonschools.org/Downloads/FRAM%20application-%202%20page-%202026-2027.pdf?v=95137

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: Olivia Georskey, Connor Hanlon, June Kellogg

1st Grade: Noah Garbrandt, Merrick Gordon, Beau Grantham

2nd Grade: Jackson Mirsalis, Mia Nelson, Natalia Wick

3rd Grade: Autumn Mastrangelo, Carmen Potter, Lillian Tomer

Keep up the GREAT work!

As we navigate the season of seasonal bugs, we want to thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our school healthy. We work hard every day to mitigate the spread of illness in our classrooms, primarily by asking parents to keep students home whenever they show symptoms.

We also want to gently remind families that germs often spread outside of school hours. Busy extracurricular events—such as sports games, birthday parties, sleepovers, and local fairs—are common places for kids to catch and pass along illnesses. Please stay mindful of your child's health before sending them to these gatherings, and keep them home to rest if they aren't feeling 100%.

Thank you for helping us protect our entire school family both inside and outside the classroom!

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

See below for Park PTO news and upcoming events! Also, follow us on Facebook - Park Elementary PTO for more frequent updates! Thank you for your support!

Eric Rassmussen - President

Erica DiMarino - Co-Vice President

Lisa Kellogg - Secretary

Bob Cahill - Treasurer

Fall Fund Fest raffle tickets are rolling in - thank you everyone for your efforts!

A couple reminders:

• 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.
• Checks should be made payable to: Park Elementary PTO
• 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

MONDAY - Chicken Tenders w/Snak'n Waffle

TUESDAY - Bosco Cheesy Breadsticks

WEDNESDAY - Grilled Cheeseburger w/Tator Tots

THURSDAY - Mini Corndogs w/Baked Beans

FRIDAY - Big Daddy 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

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

sarah.park@chardonschools.org

renee.kolenich@chardonschools.org

Phone: 440-285-4067

Fax: 440-286-0484

Website: www.chardonschools.org
Location: 111 Goodrich Court, Chardon, OH, USA

The mission of the Chardon Local Schools is we commit to high achievement for all students.