The Chapman Chatter
Weekly Newsletter | Issue 29 | March 20, 2023
A Message from the Principal
Chapman families,
I hope that you're staying warm this weekend! I am hopeful this wintery weather is coming to an end and that warmer temperatures are on the horizon!
Please take a few minutes to read through this week's newsletter and review the fliers from our community sharing many opportunities for our students and families!
- Spring pictures and the 5th grade panoramic picture is March 22
- PTA Science Fair & Night is March 28
- Spring Break is April 7-14, No School
- Spring Testing Dates for students in grades 3-5
- 5th Grade Sneak Peek is April 26
I'm sharing the results of our PBIS Family School Climate and Culture Survey below. We're very appreciative of your feedback. Please take a few minutes to review the information shared.
Wishing you a wonderful week!
Mrs. Harrell
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
- March 22nd - Spring Picture Day & 5th Grade Panoramic
- March 28th - PTA Science Fair (3rd-5th)
- April 7th-14th - Spring Break!
Spring State Testing Dates
ELA - Gr. 3 on Paper: April 25-26 @ 9:30 am
ELA - Gr. 4: April 18-19 @ 9:30 am
ELA - Gr. 5: April 20-21 @ 9:30 am
Math - Gr. 3 on Paper: May 9-10 @ 9:30 am
Math - Gr. 4: May 3-4 @ 9:30 am
Math - Gr. 5: May 1-2 @ 9:30 am
Science - Gr. 5: May 9-10 @ 9:30 am
Weekly PRIDE Winners: March 17
Kindergarten: Harper Woyma, Maebree Tsakalos
1st grade:
2nd grade: Lorelei Hertzfeld, Christian Reklinski
3rd grade: Frankie Kelly
4th grade: Caleb Nunez
5th grade: Kiersten Willis
5th Grade Families: Save the Date!
Kindergarten Registration for 2023-24 School Year
Chapman PBIS Family Climate Survey Results
Thank you to our families who provided feedback on our school climate and culture survey. Our PBIS team has reviewed the results, which you can view by clicking the button below. Overwhelmly, questions were answered with agree and strongly agree responses. Our team has reflected on all of the positive responses and looked for opportunities to identify as areas of growth as we develop our action steps for the 23/24 school year. Creating and cultivating a positive school climate and culture where all of our students, families and staff feel valued, accepted and heard is our goal. We look forward to continuing our work to best serve and support our school community.
CHAPMAN PTA
PTA Science Night
Yearbook Orders are Open!
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
Thursday, Apr 6, 2023, 07:00 PM
Chapman Elementary School, Drake Road, Strongsville, OH, USA
Community Events
Strongsville Middle School Boys Golf Camp
Who: For boys in grades 5th ,6th, 7th and 8th grades - will cap the number at 30 golfers.
What: The Strongsville Golf Camp is designed to develop the proper techniques in the golf swing as well as develop the skills for the short game and putting.
When: Every Wednesday April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17 from 6:00 -7:30 pm and Every Sunday April 23, 30, May 7, skip May 14, May 21 from 5:00-6:30 pm - schedule is subject to change due to weather or conflicts with the country club. I will let you know as soon as possible if this occurs.
Where: Columbia Hills CC, 16200 E River Rd, Columbia Station, OH 44028. This is a country club so please wear proper golf attire (collared shirt and no jeans) and have your own clubs.
Cost: The cost will be $100. Please make checks payable to the Strongsville Athletic Boosters.
Please feel free to email me at sking@scsmustangs.org or call/text me at (330) 241-0415
Steve King
Head Golf Coach
Strongsville High School
Boys Youth Soccer Camp
SHS Craft Fair
Easter Bunny Visit at Strongsville Rec
DARE Ice Skating Party - 5th Grade
Freddy's March Super Reader Contest
Strongsville Women’s League Art Contest 2023
ATTN: K-5th Grade Students - Have you ever dreamed of what Strongsville could look like in the future? We would like you to share your vision in a drawing. Dream about an area in Strongsville and what it will be like in the future. Strongsville Women’s League is holding an art contest for Strongsville residents currently in Kindergarten through Grade 5. It doesn’t matter which school you attend (public, private, or home), you must live in Strongsville and create your image on 8 ½ x 11 inch paper. We are accepting entries beginning March 17 until April 17. Drop your artwork off in your school office drop box labeled Strongsville Women’s League Art entries. There will be first, second, and third place prizes in each group of K-1, grades 2-3, and grades 4-5 students. Artwork will be judged and prizes will be awarded on Friday April 21, 2023. Parents of the winners will be contacted by email the week of April 17. Good luck and have fun! Please contact Karen Burgund (kmbrona@aol.com) or Mindy Shirilla (mindyshirilla@sbcglobal.net) with any questions.
Connecting for Kids: Parent Support Meeting
Come learn all that Connecting for Kids can offer you and your child!
Connecting for Kids is a resource that provides education and support for families with a concern about their child. They can help with many types of concerns-from understanding a new diagnosis to family challenges like divorce, behaviors, anxiety, ADHD and many others. They offer free services and programs to any family who has a child/children between birth-12 years old.
A member of Connecting for Kids will be joining us on Thursday, March 23, 2023 from 6:30-7:30 PM at Strongsville Administrative Offices ( Cook Ave, 44136) They will share information about all of their services, programs and resources. They offer individual family support as well as many group activities and programs. For more info please see : https://www.connectingforkids.org.
Please RSVP to Teresa Karsnak at tkarsnak@scsmustangs.org by March 21st.
Chapman Repeated Resources
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
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.
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).
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.
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