The Chapman Chatter
Weekly Newsletter | Issue 22 | January 30, 2023
A Message from the Principal
Chapman families,
As we finish out the month of January and head into February there are many new announcements and important dates for your calendars! Please take a minute to read this week's newsletter:
- Parent Teacher Conference sign up
- Guidelines for Valentines
- Attention: Annual student form update and student fees paid to attend spring field trips
- Snow play at recess
- Community Events
- PTA Events (Including change in date for February's meeting, talent show auditions, Plaid Party save the date)
We look forward to seeing our families either this week or next at Parent Teacher Conferences! Have a wonderful week!
Mrs. Harrell
Congratulations to our Extra Mile Award Recipients!
Congratulations to Marty Brickner and Bryce Oldag for being recognized for "Going the Extra Mile" at the January 26 Board of Education Meeting. Mr. Marty is Chapman's Head Custodian and always goes above and beyond in everything that he does! Bryce is a fifth grade student here at Chapman with an infectious smile and a contagious excitement for school. Bryce works hard and has accomplished so much during his time at Chapman. We are honored to recognize both Mr. Marty and Bryce!
100th Day of Kindergarten
Our kindergarten classes enjoyed special celebrations to mark their 100th day of school!
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Teachers are reaching out to schedule parent/teacher conferences. Conferences will be available in-person, virtual, or by telephone on February 2nd and 8th. Please select a date and time to attend. We value the partnership between home and school and look forward to this opportunity to talk more about your student!
Weekly PRIDE Winners: January 27th
Kindergarten: Quinn Suesse, Dylan Fusillo
1st grade:
2nd grade: Sullivan Graziani, Lilianna Railey
3rd grade: Samantha Volpe, Isaiah Varner
4th grade: Emily Fraifogl
5th grade: Mohammed Dari
Staff PRIDE Shoutout
This week's staff PRIDE shoutouts go to Mrs. Sievers and Miss Logan!
Mrs. Sievers
Miss Logan
Valentine's Day Guidelines
Homeroom teachers will share specific guidelines with families in regards to passing out valentines cards (names/no names/valentine collection boxes/bags).
As a building we ask that if valentines cards are being sent in that there is a card for every student in the classroom. As a building we are also requiring all valentines cards to exclude candy/food attached to them.
Our PTA volunteers planning our classroom parties will have approved foods/snacks for our students to enjoy. Nurse Penny doesn't have the capacity to check valentines cards to ensure that they follow the approved food/snack guidelines. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Annual Form Update & Student Fees
Reminder that students' annual emergency forms must be updated in Powerschool for this school year, and prior year fees must be paid, in order for students to attend spring field trips. Please call the office if you need assistance.
Snow Play at Recess
Students are permitted to play in the snow during recess if they are dressed appropriately: Water resistant snow boots (no cloth boots), snow pants, water resistant gloves (no cloth gloves) and a hat/headband/earmuffs.
Students will be going outside unless the temperature is below 20 degrees and/or the wind chill is below 10 degrees.
Kindergarten Registration for 2023-24 School Year
PaySchools Online Breakfast/Lunch Payment
PaySchools Central is an online payment platform to help make managing breakfast and lunch and fee payments easier for families. Click below to set up your portal to be used both online and via the mobile app.
Shared Food Guidelines
The District adheres to guidelines for shared food and snacks so that we can promote safety, consistency, and equal access for the growing number of children who have life-threatening food allergies.
Before and After School Child Care
Strongsville City Schools partners with Right at School to provide families with before and after school childcare opportunities. The program is located right here at Chapman! For more information and for program registration, please visit their website.
Program hours: Before school: 7:00 am-8:50 am and After school: 3:25 pm-6:00 pm
Red, White, Blue Encore Calendar
Students attend Encore Classes (Art, Music, PE) during a specific "color" week. Your child's teacher will share their specific class Encore Schedule with you. (Example: If I have PE on red weeks, I would want to dress appropriately (wear tennis shoes) on the days that are shaded red on the calendar).
Community Events
Strongsville Youth Lacrosse
Registration for Spring Season NOW OPEN!
Come be a part of America’s fastest growing sport. Strongsville Youth Lacrosse has been growing since 2008 and registration for the 2023 spring season is now open for boys and girls in 2nd-8th grades! Indoor practices begin mid-February and the outdoor season runs from late March through May. All experience levels welcome. Specific registration information can be found at https://www.strongsvillelacrosse.com/.
Girls Youth Strongsville Golf Camp
Join Strongsville High School Golf Team coaches and varsity golf players at the Girls Youth Strongsville Golf Camp! The camp is open to girls in 4th - 8th grades and focuses on developing the proper techniques in the golf swing, as well as improving skills for the short game and putting. The camp fee is $100 and will be held once a week in April and May from 6pm - 7pm at Valleaire Golf Club (6969 Boston Rd. / Hinckley). The Girls Youth Strongsville Golf Camp is open to golfers at any skill level. Click HERE for additional information and click HERE to register.
PTA
Yearbook Cover Contest for 5th Graders
Chapman's Got Talent
PTA Plaid Party - Save the Date!
We're a Box Tops School
Download the Box Tops app & earn free money for Chapman while shopping for school supplies. Just scan receipts and done! Learn more by clicking the above image.
Join Chapman PTA 2022-2023 School Year
By simply joining PTA, you are enriching the school experience for all Chapman students. No additional commitment is required beyond your support, but any additional time you can give during the year to attend a meeting, help out at an event or send in a donation item is valuable! The class with the highest parent enrollment will win a Pizza Party so join today! Memberships are $5.
Chapman PTA Meeting
Thu, Feb 16, 2023, 07:00 PM
Chapman Elementary School, Drake Road, Strongsville, OH, USA
Important School Phone Numbers
Main Line: (440) 572-7140
Attendance Line: (440) 572-7140 *choose #2*
Bus Transportation: (440) 572-7060
Clinic: (440) 268-5677
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
- February 2 & 8 - Parent-teacher Conferences
- February 14 - Classroom Valentine's Day Parties
- February 16 - PTA Meeting
- February 22 - Talent Show Auditions
- February 24 - PTA Plaid Party