On a mission to learn about holiday traditions around the world, Park Elementary School’s first-grade classes spent time “traveling” to Sweden, England, Italy, Germany and Mexico via visits to correspondingly themed classrooms at the school during the week of Dec. 16.
Students Travel the World
On a mission to learn about holiday traditions around the world, Park Elementary School’s first-grade classes spent time “traveling” to Sweden, England, Italy, Germany and Mexico via visits to correspondingly themed classrooms at the school during the week of Dec. 16.
“Students were especially excited to taste a traditional holiday treat in each country,” said first-grade teacher Katie Tyson.
For example, while in Sweden, students sampled lussekatter, also known as saffron buns, and drank hot cocoa. In addition, students fashioned a wardrobe for Saint Lucia played by Teagan Carpenter, a student in Tyson’s first-grade class.
The visit to Sweden was culminated by a Saint Lucia Day quiz via Kahoot! learning games. This quiz engaged students in a fun review of facts they had learned during the visit to Sweden, posing questions about Sweden’s flag, as well as Saint Lucia Day traditions and where the holiday takes place.
“Fittingly, our very own Saint Lucia, Teagan, won our Kahoot game,” said Tyson.
Mystery Reader Visits Tiny Toppers
Katherine Kotora’s Tiny Toppers preschool students were treated to a Mystery Reader visit from a friendly and familiar face, Linda Elegante, on Dec. 16. Elegante serves as Chardon Schools’ director of student services, and her office is located at Maple School, the same site as the preschool.
Elegante read the book “Grumpy Monkey” to students and shared yummy cupcakes decorated to look like silly monkeys.
“’Grumpy Monkey’ is a great book about dealing with feelings, especially when you may feel a bit grumpy,” said Elegante.
Jeremy’s Kids Success
Chardon High School is deeply grateful to the many students, staff and community members who so generously supported the 20th annual Jeremy’s Kids Christmas fundraiser in memory of high school teacher Rob Mizen’s son Jeremy who tragically died at the age of 6 in 1999 as a result of a car accident on Christmas Eve.
This year’s Jeremy’s Kids initiative raised approximately $8,355. Using those funds, nearly 60 Chardon High School students from the school’s Interact Club, National Honor Society and Actively Caring for People (AC4P) club gathered together at the Chardon Walmart on Dec. 13 to collectively shop for holiday presents for approximately 15 local families in need. The students shopped under the leadership of both Mizen and high school math teacher Scott Brown. Thank you to the Chardon community for supporting this special annual community service project in honor of Jeremy.
