13871 G.A.R. Highway

Phone: 440-286-7503

Fax: 440-286-0507

Web Page: www.chardon.k12.oh.us

Twitter: #HambdenES

Our mission at Hambden is working with families and our community. Hambden Elementary strives to promote responsibility and independent thinking through a safe and supportive environment.

February 6 , 2014

Hambden Headlines

Dave Rogaliner, Principal

Diane Harcher, Secretary

Christa Barto, Clerical Asst.

Conference sheets have been sent home with set dates. If you did not receive one and

you would like a conference, please call the school office at 440-286-7503.

Yearbooks on Sale

Yearbooks are on sale

for $14.00 and checks

are to be made pay-able to Chardon Board

of Education. NO CASH

PLEASE. Please use the envelope

that was sent home with each stu-

dent to send in payment. Extra en-

velopes are available in the office.

Manners

Congrats to the following students

who were recognized for their

good manners: Tristan Goodsite-5D

Fayth Ball-3M

Dylan Kick-1T

Robert Zalar-KW

Savannah Flesher-2D

Melanie Yoger-4B

Remember, at the end of the year

the names of all the students that

were recognized throughout the

year will be included in a drawing

to win an HD Kindle Fire. Also,

there will be a drawing for six stu-

dents to receive $25 gift cards...so

keep practicing those good man-

ners!

Terrific Kids for January

The Terrific Kids program is a joint partnership

with the Chardon Kiwanis Club and the

Hambden PTO in recognizing students with

specific traits that are spotlighted each

month. In January, Hambden salutes stu-

dents using outstanding manners:

Third Grade: Julianna Zimmer, Anna Wolcott,

Isha Patel, Melanie Gittins Fourth Grade: Carissa Clark, Jack Hollowell,

Victoria Holt, Aidan Ischay Fifth Grade: Blake Barker, Madi Arganti,

Emma Gittins, Joey Spoljaric

Haas Haas Recipient: Isha Patel

Staff Member of the Month: Frannie Donahue

Dear Parents,

During the month of February, Chardon Local Schools, and in particular, Chardon High School will be promoting "A Month

of Caring." It is our desire to encourage all of our community to perform random acts of kindness throughout this

month. In memory of Danny, Russell, and Demetrious, Chardon High School will be challenging its student body and the

community partcipate in several service projects.

One project is to collect gently worn shoes for a service organization called Thinkkindness.org. Our goal is to collect 2,500

pairs of shoes in just 15 days! 20% of those shoes collected will stay right here locally to help those in need. The other 80%

will be distributed by the organization in developing countries around the world.

Hambden Elementary will partcipate in the collection as well. I invite you to send in gently worn shoes for donation to this

project. Shoes can be sent in beginning tomorrow, February 4, through Thursday, February 20. How many shoes can we

collect? This is a great way for your children to partcipate in a wonderful service project!

A second service project that Hambden will participate in will be a canned food collection for the food pantries of

Geauga County. This will take place February 18-February 21. More information will be forthcoming.

Thank you in advance of your participation,

Sincerely,

Dave Rogaliner, Principal

Geauga Lyric

Theater Guild

Classes starting soon!

Information and Registration:

www.geaugatheater.org

or 440-285-7701

Peaceful Parenting

This is a 3-part parenting class for par-

ents of children ages birth – 17. Learn

strategies for everyday parenting di-

lemmas and difficulties. The class is

offered on the following Tuesdays: Feb-

ruary 25, March 4 & 11 (6pm – 8:30pm).

See the attached Flyer for details and

additional information.

One School One Book

One School One Book is coming to Hambden Elementary again. Remember last year’s book “The Cricket in Times

Square”? Well, this February and March, we will do it again with a different book. On Friday, February 21, all students will

receive a copy of our book (the title is a secret, for now) for this year’s One School One Book (OSOB) as well as a calen-

dar with the reading schedule. Please don’t read ahead, as part of the fun is to learn what happens together. Trivia

questions will be announced daily and prizes awarded. We are even having a contest which you will be learning about

later. Hurray for OSOB!!!

3

Mini Crispy Chicken

Sliders

Scooby-Doo Grahams

100% Chilled Juice

4

Taco Tuesday

Seasoned Taco Meat

Corn & Bean Salsa

5

Mozzarella Sticks

6

Chicken Mashed Potatoes

with Gravy

7

Cloudy with a Chance

of Meatballs!!

Pasta w/Meatballs

Garlic Bread/2 Sides/It Ice

10

Chicken Nuggets

Potato Smiles

Whole Grain Cheez-Its

Crackers

11

Big Daddy’s Cheese

Pizza

Steamed Broccoli

12

Macaroni and Cheese

Green Beans

Keebler Animal Crackers

Brunch for Lunch!! 13

Eggo Pancake Minis or

French Toast

100% Chilled Juice

Sausage Links

14

Kids Choice

Daily alternates: Yogurt/Salad/or PB&J

SEEKING MARDI GRAS DONATIONS Please help us support a great cause: our kids! We are looking to show-

case your business or any local business through our Mardi Gras Magic event. Please consider supporting by

donating product, an advertising donation, or attending this fun evening. The funds collected from this event

will be used for continuing technology and field trips for the students. A donation letter came home last week

with additional info. Please contact Tracy Scheid with questions or information: tracyscheid@windstream.net.

MARDI GRAS TICKETS Make it a date night! HPTO Mardi Gras Magic Reverse Raffle Auction

& Dinner tickets are on sale now! Flyers came home with your child. This fun adult only event

will take place on Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Huntsburg Twp. Community Center, 6-11pm.

Ticket price includes raffle ticket, dinner, unlimited beer, wine & soft drinks. $75/couple, $50/

single. Tickets can be purchased at our new PTO website: www.hambdenpto.org and CC

may be used (VS, MC, DSC). Questions can be directed to hambdenpto@live.com.

BOOK FAIR NEWS Book Fair dates are Wednesday, Feb. 19 through Wednesday, Feb. 26. We will be open

both nights of conferences and a breakfast will take place Thursday, Feb. 20.

PTO NEWS:

Weekly menu below: (Lunch: $2.50 Milk: $.50)

IMPORTANT DATES

• Monday, Feb 10 BOE Mtg 6:30pm • Tuesday, Feb 11 PTO Mtg 7:00pm/Pizza Night • Wed, Feb 12 KW Valentine Party 2:30pm • Thurs, Feb 13 K-5 Valentine Parties 2:30pm • Friday, Feb 14 WAIVER DAY-NO SCHOOL STUDENTS • Saturday, Feb 15 PTO Reverse Raffle • Monday, Feb 17 PRESIDENT’S DAY-NO SCHOOL • Wed, Feb 19-26 BOOK FAIR • Thurs, Feb 20 Parent Teacher Conf 4:30-8:00pm/

KDG Registration 4-30-8:00pm • Wed, Feb 26 Parent Teacher Conf 4-30-8:00pm/

KDG Registration 4-30-8:00pm • Friday, Feb 28 Spirit Day/Bonus Buck Store/

Terrific Kids Breakfast 8:30am • Monday, March 10 BOE Mtg 6:30pm • Thurs, March 13 COSI Assembly K-5 9:15am • Tuesday, March 18 PTO Mtg 7:00pm/Pizza Night • Thurs, March 27 Skating Party United Skates 6-8:30pm/

Student Recognition Assembly 2:30pm • Friday, March 28 Spirit Day/Terrific Kids Breakfast 8:30am • Thursday, April 3 Gr. 3-5 Music Concert 7:00pm Park Elem • Tuesday, April 8 PTO Mtg 7:00pm/Pizza Night • Thursday, April 10 Spring Pictures • Monday, April 14 BOE Mtg 6:30pm • Mon, April 14-21 SPRING BREAK—NO SCHOOL • Friday, April 25 Spirit Day/Terrific Kids Breakfast 8:30am • Tuesday, April 29 OAA Testing-Grades 3 & 4 • Wed, April 30 OAA Testing-Grades 3 & 5 • Thursday, May 1 OAA Testing-Grades 4 & 5 • Friday, May 2 OAA Testing-Grade 5 • Monday, May 12 BOE Mtg 6:30pm • Friday, May 16 Spelling Bee 1:45pm/ Father Daughter Dance • Tuesday, May 20 PTO Mtg 7:00pm/Pizza Night • Wed, May 21 KDG Orientation 10:00am • Friday, May 23 Bonus Buck Store • Monday, May 26 MEMORIAL DAY-NO SCHOOL • Wed, May 28 Volunteer Breakfast 8:00am • Friday, May 30 Spirit Day • Monday, June 2 Field Day Grades 3-5 in am, K-2 in pm • Tuesday, June 3 Student Recognition Assembly/

Super U 1:45pm • Thursday, June 5 5th Gr Prom Ceremony 9:30am/Clapout 3:00pm/Last Day for Students/ Report Cards Sent Home

BOX TOPS SNOWBALL FIGHT! Join our snowball fight!!!

The newest Box Tops contest is underway! Take aim

at the other classrooms until Thurs 2/20. Please re-

member to trim off excess paper/cardboard, throw

out expired Box Tops and don’t use staples on your

submissions. You can also submit your Box Tops in an

envelope or baggie, no need to fuss with affixing

them to the collection sheet. Questions? Contact

And r ea Ga r r ab ran t a t 4 4 0 . 3 2 1 . 0 1 3 9

or andievettech@roadrunner.com www.btfe.com.

MARKET DAY Any questions? Please call Connie

Mausser at 286-2486 or email cjmausser@gmail.com.

CAMBELL’S LABELS FOR EDUCATION Congrats!

Hambden recently submitted Labels for Education

and will be receiving 10 brand new books from Scho-

lastic! Thank you for all your hard work in clipping,

saving and submitting those La-

bels. Keep saving them, and don’t for-

get to ask your family members and

friends if they have any to help your

school out. Great job everyone!

STAFF GIFT IDEAS? Have someone you need a little

extra” thank you” for? The teachers have updated

their wish lists on www.teacherlists.com. Show your

appreciation with these great ideas for teachers and

staff. Check it out to see what they’ve been wishing

for!

StAPLES REWARDS DISCOUNT Sign up for a Staples

rewards card and link it with Hambden school by go-

ing to http://sws-testing.com/phpesp/public/

survey.php?name=PTA_3.

SAVE THE DATE! Father-Daughter dance is coming –

Friday, May 16, 2014!

KEEP COLLECTING Thank you! Tyson Chicken Labels *

Pop Tabs for RMcD House * Campbell’s Soup La-

bels * Box Tops

PEACEFUL PARENTING

A THREE-PART PARENTING CLASS

For parents of children ages birth-17.

Learn strategies for everyday parenting dilemmas and difficulties.

Tuesdays, February 25, March 4 & 11 from 6pm – 8:30pm

OSU Extension, Chardon Office 470 Center Street, Building 6

Chardon, OH 44024

$25 per person with pre-paid registration $30 at the door

To register call OSU Extension, Geauga at (440) 834-4656

Certificate given for 7 hours of parenting

Presented by: Terri Worthington, MSSA, LISW-S, OSU Extension, Geauga County

Next class scheduled end of September

No child care available at this time.

OSU Geauga County Extension embraces human diversity and is committed to ensuring that all re-

search and related educational programs are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without

regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS

status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. This

statement is in accordance with United States Civil Rights Laws and the USDA. Keith L. Smith, Associate

Vice President for Agricultural Administration; Associate Dean, College of Food, Agricultural, and Envi-

ronmental Sciences; Director, Ohio State University Extension; and Gist Chair in Extension Education

and Leadership. For Deaf and Hard of Hearing, please contact OSU Geauga County Extension using

your preferred communication (e-mail, relay services, or video relay services). Phone 1-800-750-0750

between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday. Inform the operator to dial 1-440-834-4656.

Peaceful Parenting Agenda

Week 1

• Child Development covering each stage; milestones, issues, appropriate discipline for each stage

• Showing love and affection

• How children think

• Temperament and its role in parenting

• Develop your parenting style

Week 2

• Parenting basics: routines, setting rules, consequences, chores and various disciplinary techniques

• Non Physical discipline

• Promoting self-esteem, imparting values

Week 3

• Developing an action plan for a particular behavior including homework plans

• Communication

• Problem-solving based on participants particular issues

• The peaceful part of parenting

Participants are given homework each week which is reviewed at the following class. The class is activity

based and parents practice each skill. Parents receive lots of materials to take home for reference to use as

children grow.

In Peaceful we have taken the best of many parenting programs currently in use including: Active Parenting,

Loving Solutions, the Parent Project, Love and Logic and added activities and other research-based informa-

tion to make it as practical and parent-friendly as possible.