October 15, 2012 - Chardon Local Schools

Maple Happenings
October 18, 2012
Volume 3, Issue 7
Maple Mountain Lions
The mission of Maple Elementary School is to educate all students to become
responsible citizens equipped with the skills necessary for success in
an ever-changing, highly diverse, technological world through a committed
partnership with students, staff, parents and community.
308 Maple Avenue, Chardon
Phone: 285-4065
FAX: 286-0474
OCTOBER
Maple Calendar
• 18 PTO Pizza night
• 19 Family Movie Night –
POSTPONED
• 24 Title1 Parent Info Night @
Park
• 25 Pride Lunch
• 26 Picture Retakes
• 30 Halloween Parties (K T/Th)
• 31 Halloween Parties (All)
NOVERMBER
• 02 Spirit Day
• 06 Election Day
• 08 PTO Meeting
• 09 Veteran Day/Pride Lunch
Used Book Sale—from the Maple Library
Scott C. May, Principal
Diana Thompson, Secretary
Dana Shutty, Clerical Assistant
Congratulations!
Maple students showed their school spirit last Thursday, proudly
wearing red and black! The winners of our October Spirit Day, were
Ms. DeSantis’s 1st grade class in the lower hall, and Mrs. Nell’s 3rd
grade class in the upper hall. Spirit banners will be on display outside
their rooms for the remainder of the month.
Monday, 22nd during recess .25 cents each.
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES—If you did not sign up for a specific time for Parent/Teacher Conferences
at the Parent Orientation, please call the office at 285-4067 to schedule a conference. Conference dates
and times :
Monday, November 19TH 4:30-8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 20TH 1:00-8:00 p.m.
If your child participates in Gifted Services with Mrs. DeShetler, and you would like to schedule a conference,
please call the office. Mrs. DeShetler’s conferences will be held Monday, November 19, 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., and
Tuesday, November 20, 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., in Room 106 at Park School.

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Jog-a-thon
Maple Happenings
CLASS LEADERS: Total to date $5,759.08
Mrs. Brown—$900
Mrs. Setzer (t/th) $790
Mrs. Nells $590
Early Bird Drawing
1st Place—Principal for the day -Triston Sefcik
2nd Place—$15 I-Tune GC - Charlotte Bennett
3rd Place— $10 Cold Stone Creamery GC - Campbell Tierney
See web site for additional pictures!

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Why do we have a levy on the ballot November 6 th
If you have wondered this at all:
PLEASE JOIN
ALL OF THE
CHARDON ELEMENTARY PTO’S
AT MAPLE ELEMENTARY
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT
OPERATING LEVY, ISSUE 21
ON THURSDAY
November 1 st at 7PM.
The presentation will include a QUESTION-ANSWER session
with Joe Bergant, Chardon Schools Superintendent.
*BABYSITTING PROVIDED!*
Please join us for this crucial informational meeting and discussion about
the future of our children’s education.

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Lunch Menu for the Week of October 22th — 26th
Maple Happenings
10/22
ENTRÉE
• Popcorn Chix
• Ham n Turkey
Sub
• Cheese s’wich
10/23
ENTRÉE
• Nachos Beef n
Cheese
• Chef Salad
w/roll
• Cheese s’wich
10/24
ENTRÉE
• Chix Fajita
• Ham n Turkey
Sub
• Cold Cheese
Sand.
10/25
ENTRÉE
• Fish Nuggets
• Chef Salad
w/roll
• Cold Cheese
Sand.
LUCKY TRAY DAY
10/26
ENTRÉE
• Cheese Pizza
• Ham n Turkey
Sub
• Cheese s’wich
Lunch includes entrée, two sides, and milk. Student lunch including milk: $2.50
Milk or water: 50¢ & Adult lunch: $3.25
Clambake—The Chardon VFW could use your help in spreading the word about our October 27th clam
bake. As you know, the VFW is a non-profit organization that generously donates 100% of net profits to
local veteran and community programs. In addition to the annual Chardon High School VFW Scholarships that
we provide, we also organize and host many community and veteran events. On October 27th, the VFW is having
it's annual clam bake, the cost is $25 per bake (1/2 chicken, dozen clams, and all the fix'ins), additional
dozen clams for $10. The Clam Bake tickets are on sale at the Chardon VFW Post at 752 Water Street. We appreciate
anything that you can do to spread the word.
Halloween Parties
Our classroom parties for T/Th kindergarten will be on Tuesday, October 30 and W/F kindergarten
and grades 1-5 will take place on Wednesday, October 31. . These are instructional days,
and festivities will not begin until 2:15 pm with the parade followed by the parties at 2:30 pm.
The children are permitted to wear costumes for this event; however, costumes must be
appropriate for school. They MUST be in good taste without any “blood, guts and gore” or any
weapon or look-alike weapon of any kind. If a costume includes a mask, please make sure the eyeholes
are large enough to allow for proper vision and safety. Due to our time constraints, students
are encouraged to wear clothing which will not require a complete outfit change. For example, blue
jeans and a sport team’s jersey would be a good choice. Make-up is discouraged. Please do not
send your child to school with make-up already applied. If you question whether or not a costume
is appropriate, it probably is not.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school office at 285-4065. We expect
this to be a fun and safe time for all of the children.

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PTO NEWS - Next meeting is November 8th, 2012 at 7:00pm
PTO Reminder: The T-shirts used for Jog A Thon are also to be used for Field Day in May 2013. The $10 per student fee that was paid by
Maple parents covers the cost of Maple T-shirts, Pastries with Parents, Family Movie Night, Sledding party, Teacher appreciation gifts, AND
Field Day lunches!
We will continue to charge nominal fees for mother-son, father-daughter, etc. events since the costs vary by event. Our three fundraisers will
also have their own costs if you choose to participate (Jog A Thon, Night At The Races, and School Carnival). The 5 th grade trip to Severance
Hall is a non-PTO event so it is not included in this fee.
Pick Up —Thursday, October 18th 4:30-5:30
MAPLE SKI CLUB—Ski package forms are available at the Maple
office. Pick one up and mail form and money to Alpine Valley. If you
sign up by October 21, 2012 you will receive 2 free lift tickets for
each person you sign up. Any questions feel free to call Bruce or
Terri Carson at 440-286-8426. Hope to see you there.
Student Council will be in charge of BOX TOPS this year. The
class with the most box tops collected from the month will win a secret
box filled with candy/prizes, that they will keep until a new winner
is announced the next month. There will be a winner from the
upper and lower hall. Have family members collect Box Tops for you,
cut them carefully, and bring them to school! A container will be in
each classroom to make it easy for you to turn them in. Don't forget!
You could be part of the next class to keep the secret box and enjoy
the goodies inside.
NOTES FROM THE NURSE
HEAD LICE PREVENTION— nits are the very tiny eggs of head lice, about the size of a flake of dandruff. They are grayishwhite,
oval shaped, and firmly attached to the hair shaft near the scalp. They are most commonly found at the nape of the neck and
around the ears. It is rare to actually see the louse/lice because they move so quickly. If you suspect your child has head lice, please
contact the school nurse immediately to assist you with proper identification, treatment, and eradication. It is through your prompt
reporting of head lice cases that we are able to keep the problem under control at school. Please be assured that head lice infestation is
a common condition of children that has nothing to do with cleanliness. ANY child can get head lice.
While lice do not jump or fly, they easily spread from child to child. Teach your child how to stay lice free by instructing him/
her not to share coats, scarves, head bands, hats, hair clips or ribbons, and brushes or combs with other children. Co-operative efforts
between you and the school are important in preventing the spread of head lice.