Munson Messenger
Issue 31 - April 12, 2024
Mark Your Calendars!
School Events
April 16 - 1st grade Spring Concert, 6pm at Park Elementary Auditorium
May 7 - Vehicle Career Day
May 9 - 1st grade field trip to Lake Farmpark
PTO Events & Meetings
April 14 - Bowling with my Special Lady, 2-4pm (see details below!)
April 18 - PTO meeting, 6pm (Board nominations)
April 19 - Family Bingo Night (details coming soon)
April 26 - FUNdraiser Run! (details coming soon)
Contact Information
Mathew Prezioso, Principal
mathew.prezioso@chardonschools.org
Sandy Henderson, Secretary
sandy.henderson@chardonschools.org
Jen Cline, Clerical Assistant
jennifer.cline@chardonschools.org
Sarah Park, Nurse
Renee Kolenich, Medical Assistant
renee.kolenich@chardonschools.org
Main Office/Attendance Line
440-286-5901
A Note From the Principal
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we gear up for another empowering year of collaboration and support, it's time to elect our PTO Board members for the next school year. If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to take a leadership role, we invite you to consider running for one of the following positions: President, Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer. This is an excellent opportunity to actively contribute to our school, shape the direction of our initiatives, and foster a positive impact on our students' educational journey.
Important Dates to Remember:
🗓 Nominations: April 18th
🗳 Elections: May 16th
Please scan the QR code or click HERE to fill out a nomination form. Should you have any questions regarding the roles or the election process, please don't hesitate to reach me.
Sincerely,
Mathew Prezioso
Principal, Munson Elementary
Mr. Prez's Pic of the Week
Damon did a great job helping to take care of Mrs. Kellogg's hedgehog this week!
Topper Ticket Winners
Topper Tickets are part of Munson's PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) systems and 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!
1st grade: Franki Kula, Tyler Harwood, Titus Morrison, Jaxi Bass, Josh Polak, Clara Mulhall, Carolynn Falatic, Collyn Cooper
2nd grade: James Harshman, Colten Walker, Fiona Cole, Marlee Winkfield, Kayson Fox, Emma Fletcher, Henry Brickman, Noelle Gamiere
3rd grade: Harper Munn, Evalyn Clipston, Luke Selfridge, Charlie Smith, Abe Lanstrum, Katie Nyzen, Jacob Schwan, Alena Love
Also, congratulations to our Wheel of Fun spinners this week - Brandon Coleman, Oliver Fegan, Cody Mills, Evan Treat, and Owen Santell!
Brandon gets his photo on the TV!
Evan gets his name on the sign!
Owen won the Mystery Box!
Topper Trait of the Month
Munson teachers regularly challenge their students to go beyond the expected! Students are given opportunities to be CONTINUOUS LEARNERS with enrichment activities like book clubs, typing challenges, number clubs, and more!
Lunch Menu - April 15-19
Click HERE for the District's Food Services website, where you can see the month's lunch menu and find directions to add money to your child's meal account via Infinite Campus. Please note that when using a credit card or e-check payment to pay for your student's meals or fees via the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, a 3.5% convenience charge will be added to your payment.
Monday 4/15 - macaroni & cheese, breadstick, broccoli, fruit, milk
Tuesday 4/16 - popcorn chicken, rice, baby carrots, fruit, milk
Wednesday 4/17 - beef hot dog on a bun, baked beans, potato chips, milk
Thursday 4/18 - Italian sub, tater tots, fruit, milk
Friday 4/19 - Big Daddy pizza, tossed salad, fruit, milk
First Grade Music Concert - April 16!
SAVE THE DATE! The first grade spring concert will be on Tuesday, April 16! Munson's first graders will perform from 6-6:30pm. Click HERE for all the important details about the concert, and check your first grader's folder for the song packets to practice at home!
The link to watch the second and third grade winter concerts from this past December is HERE! Click to watch their WONDERFUL performances! Thank you to GTV for filming the concerts and for sharing the footage with us.
Lost & Found
We still have a collection of lost clothing, lunch boxes, water bottles, snow gear, etc.! Please ask your children to stop and check the lost & found in the main hallway for any items that might belong to them. Also, PLEASE LABEL ALL YOUR STUDENT'S ITEMS (including winter bags and all gear) with their names so that we can help return them to their owners! Thank you!
Please return any clothes your child has borrowed from school this year to the clinic or office. This is also a great time to get back in the habit of BRINGING EXTRA CLOTHES AND SHOES to school! You can keep them in backpacks or leave them in a cubby in the classroom. The playground gets VERY muddy this time of year! Thank you!
Chardon Schools Registration is OPEN!
Chardon Schools is excited to welcome your Tiny Topper in the fall! Convenient, online registration for your Pre-K or Kindergarten student is now open. Your student must be five (5) years of age or older on or before August 1, 2024 to attend Kindergarten in 2024-2025. Please visit the District's Registration page to learn more and to enroll!
Chardon Goes to the Musicals!
Chardon Local Schools is excited to announce ticket sales for Back to the Future and MJ. Money is due to Crescendo Club via Elizabeth Fullerman by Tuesday, April 16. Tickets will be distributed prior to the end of school.
Cleveland's own Playhouse Square is the second-largest theater district outside of Broadway. Over the years, Chardon Goes to the Musicals has sold hundreds of tickets. A reminder - this is not a fundraiser, but simply a way for community members to obtain tickets at discounted prices.
Varsity Football Fundraising Dinner
Come meet the 2024 Hilltopper Varsity Football Team! Join us in the CHS Cafeteria on Friday, April 19 for pasta with Italian sausage and meatballs served by the 2024 team! Dinner has been graciously donated by the Brown Barn Tavern. We would love for you to join us! Take-out also available. Click HERE for pricing and more info. Go Toppers!
Title I
Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Educational Act (ESEA) provides students who qualify with extra instructional services and activities beyond regular classroom instruction. Click HERE for more information about the Title I program, and reach out to the school with any questions.
K-12 Monthly Pledge Contest
Student leadership opportunity! Would your K-12 student like to lead the Pledge of Allegiance at a Board of Education meeting? Student leaders gain practice at public speaking, meet the Superintendent and Board President, and earn a Portrait of a Hilltopper certificate. Click HERE to enter our monthly contest for a chance to win!
Stay Safe. Speak UP!
Chardon Local Schools partners with PublicSchoolWORKS to offer the Stay Safe. Speak UP! student safety and bullying prevention program. This 24/7, confidential reporting tool is available to students, parents, staff, and the community. Click HERE to learn about 3 easy ways to report bullying, and bookmark the page so you can quickly and easily access the reporting tool.
Infinite Campus Annual Update
The Annual Update must be completed by ALL Chardon Local Schools households every year, for every student, even if there are no changes. This ensures that we have the most accurate information for your student and household. This helps us to contact you promptly in case of an emergency, allows you to pay for student meals and school fees online, and gives you access to important forms and documents, including report cards. We need your updated information as soon as possible! Please find Annual Update instructions HERE.
Summer School FYI
Chardon Schools will hold summer school in June. Third grade testing will follow for any students who have not passed the required score for the AIR test. Stay tuned for more information!
Quick Links
Chardon Local Schools District Events Calendar
Learn about what's going on in the schools!
Annual Update Instructions
If you still need to complete your Annual Update, this link will walk you through the steps!
If you need to let the office know of any dismissal changes, you can print copies of dismissal forms here!
Community Flyers
Check out the latest community flyers shared with Chardon Schools. Camps, classes, contests, clubs, sports, and more! Click HERE or on the photo for all the details!
Munson Staff Spotlight
Each week, the Munson Messenger will feature a Munson staff member with whom your child likely interacts regularly. We hope this gives you a chance to get to know more of our wonderful staff members! This week, meet Mrs. Hodgson!
What is your job? Child Specific Education Assistant
How long have you been at Munson? I started working for Chardon Schools at Munson Elementary in 2019 when they opened the Autism unit with my close friend and colleague, Jill Kellogg.
What is your favorite thing about Munson? My favorite thing about Munson is the dynamic between the students and staff. We are all like one great big family. The kindness and lasting friendships that form in our school are simply amazing!
What do you like to do outside of school? My favorite thing to do outside of school is spending time with my family hiking, kayaking, or any adventure out in nature.
Munson PTO News & Upcoming Events
We are currently taking nominations for the 2024-2025 PTO board! We would love to have your help to keep the PTO active and successful. ALL Munson parents, guardians, and staff members are automatically PTO members, and ALL are encouraged to get involved! Click HERE to nominate yourself or someone else for the PTO board!
Our next meeting is Thursday, April 18 at 6pm - we hope to see you there! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@MunsonPTO) and reach out to munsonelementarypto@gmail.com anytime!
Book Vending Machine Winners!
Congratulations to our book vending machine token winners this week! Keep working hard and earning those free books!
Woohoo, Steevie!
Munson Student-Athlete Spotlight
Shoutout to 3rd grader Nora and 2nd grader Lena on their big competition weekend! Nora got first place for all 3 of her dance routines (and 2 were first place OVERALL), and Lena got 6th on vault at the Xcel state gymnastics meet! Way to go, girls!