What's Up at Whitney?
5/6/2016 Weekly Update
DARE Dance tonight. Please be prompt at pick up time!
Appreciation
The are the words that President Obama used to describe, "the most influential person in my educational journey, my 5th Grade Teacher".
Teachers enter the profession for many reasons. But all educators share a love of children and a passion for learning. It can sometimes be a difficult job. The recognition from the greater community helps all of us keep focused on the positive. As teacher appreciation week winds down around the District, we would like to thank the PTA and all members of the Whitney community who helped make Teacher Appreciation Week so wonderful.
Orchestra Camp
Strongsville's Summer Orchestra Camp will be offered to Orchestra students who have just completed grades 5 and 6. 5th grade will meet 10:30-12:00, and 5th grade 12:00-1:30. Camp runs from July 25 - August 10th (four days each week), with a final performance on August 10th at the Cuyahoga County Fair. This is a great opportunity for Orchestra students to make new friends before starting at the new Middle School!
Click here for the Orchestra Camp registration form and additional information. Forms and money are due by May 18th. Orchestra Camp will be taught by Mrs. Tanya Rogers, Orchestra director at Center Middle School, Surrarrer, Drake, Muraski, and Kinsner All-City Orchestra. If you have any additional questions, please e-mail her at trogers@scsmustangs.org
SAEBRS
Earlier this year the Strongsville City Schools implemented our PBIS model, known as Strongsville P.R.I.D.E. In addition, to meet the social-emotional needs of our students the district piloted a universal screening assessment in grades 3, 5, and 6, known as the Social, Academic and Emotional Behavior Risk Screener (SAEBRS). The screeners have been completed, the data has been compiled, and the results have been sent to the middle school and elementary counselors in preparation for next school year’s guidance lessons and small groups. As with the academic universal screenings, AIMSweb, you will be notified next year if your child is selected for participation in an intervention program. If your child is not identified as in need of intervention, he/she will continue to receive class wide guidance lessons. Thank you for your willingness to assist the Strongsville City Schools in building a system of student social and emotional support. Please contact your child’s counselor if you have questions or concerns about your child’s participation.
Your NEW School T-Shirt
Asst. Principal Gains Weight During Staff Appreciation Week!
A big thank you from the entire staff goes out to our PTA, and to all the moms, dads, and grandparents who contributed to Whitney Staff Appreciation Week. Your kindness and generosity helped make all of us feel appreciated. We thank you!
5th Grade Science Projects
Teacher - Classroom Requests
END OF THE YEAR CAFETERIA NEWS
We’ve had a great, fun year in the cafeteria and we’re looking forward to ending it on the same note. Parents, please make sure your children have enough money on their lunch accounts as we finish the school year. Starting Monday, May 9, the students will no longer be able to charge their lunch. This means that they must have money on their account or bring cash with them to school. We have three of their favorite lunches that week, chicken nuggets, Marco’s pizza, and Nacho Grande, so please keep up with their accounts. We also have snacks available for sale through Thursday, the 19. Remember that any money on their account at the end of the school year does carry over to next year. You do not lose this money. Also, if you have an outstanding balance with the cafeteria, please pay this balance before the last day of school. If you have any questions, please call or email me.
Here are the menus for the last four days of school:
Tuesday, May 17 – Stuffed Crust Pizza
Wednesday, May 18 – Hot Sandwich Day (burgers, hot dogs, grilled cheese)
Thursday, May 19 – Chicken Day (nuggets, smackers, fryz, tenders)
Friday, May 20 – pizza lunch provided by PTA
Our grab-and-go breakfast will be available through the last day of school.
Thank you,
Jean Shuleva
Cafeteria Manager
440-268-5882
Whitney Second Graders Learn About the 3 States of Matter
Dates to Remember
May:
11th - Wednesday - Sports Day
12th - Thursday - PTA Installation Dinner - Slim and Chubby's
12th - Thursday - 3rd Grade Choral Program - 9:30
13th - Friday - Band Concert - 1:45
13th - Friday - Marco's Pizza Night
19th - Thursday - 5th grade Recognition 1:30pm
19th - Thursday - 5th grade After Party - ALBION WOODS - 3:30 - 6:00
19th - Thursday - 6th grade After Party - ALBION WOODS - 5:00 - 7:30
20th - Friday - 6th grade Recognition 11:45am
20th - Friday - Last Day of School – Early Release -2:30 pm - Note the time change!!
20th - Friday - Rockin' at the Rec - Current G5/6/7
Summer Band
When: June 27-July 14 - 10:30 a.m. - 12:00
Where: Albion
Who: Ms. Taylor, Band Director from Albion, will be running the program this year. Registration forms can be found on Ms. Taylor's website. The forms can also be found on via Google Drive.
Newsletter Input
Email: jmartin@scsmustangs.org
Website: strongnet.org/Domain/806
Location: 20566 Albion Rd, Strongsville, OH 44136, United States
Phone: (440)268-5444