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Mustangs in the Middle: Aug. 24, 2018
In This Edition:
- First Week in the Books!
- Chromebook Policy for 7th &8th Graders
- Book Tribute to Mrs. Pleskovic
- Lunch Bunch: New 7th Grade Students
- PTA Update
- Past Due Fees
- Contacting SMS Personnel
- Back to School Gear
First Week in the Books!
We have a great groups of students, staff and parents here at SMS and I look forward to a successful school year. Thank you for all that you do.
8th Grade Football in Action vs. Harding
Chromebook Policy: 7th & 8th Grade Students/Parents Only
Soon we will be distributing chromebooks in accordance with our in-house 1:1 Chromebook Policy. Please fill out the Google Form link below, in its entirety, in order for your child to receive his/her chromebook. We ask that you complete this as soon as possible as we are excited for this opportunity for our students and the flexibility it will provide our staff with their instruction.
Chromebook In-School Loan Agreement
6th grade students will have access to chromebooks as well. Teams will have chromebooks on hand to use with their classes, just not in a 1:1 fashion.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Chromebook Bag that will be issued to 7th & 8th grade students. It is to remain here at school along with the student's chromebook.
Book Tribute to Mrs. Pleskovic
Attention Parents/Guardians of NEW 7th grade students!
Your child has been invited to paricipate in a New Student Welcome Lunch next week! This lunch is hosted by the 7th grade school counselor, Mrs. Gastaldo, and will give students the opportunity to get to know other new students, learn more about opportunities avialable to students at Strongsville Middle School and ask any questions they may have. Feel free to contact Mrs. Gastaldo with any questions by emailing kgastaldo@scsmustangs.org or calling (440) 268-5924.
Lunch dates for each 7th grade team are as follows:
Tuesday, 8/28: Pioneers
Wednesday, 8/29: Globetrotters, Discoverers
Thursday, 8/30: Seekers
Volleyball in Action vs. Greenbriar!
PTA Update
SMS PTA would like to welcome everyone back to school! We look forward to seeing some familiar faces as well as some new ones. Please stop by at our table at open house to sign up for PTA :) Our first general meeting is September 10th, 1:30pm in the 3rd floor media center. We will be voting on this year's budget, plus going over any committee chairs that are open for volunteers. We hope to see you there!
The first Rockin at the Rec will be September 7th from 6:30-9:00 at the Strongsville Rec Center. The theme is school spirit wear. Tickets are $10 each, they will only be on sale on Thursday, September 6th during lunch periods and at the door the night of the dance. Each child that buys a presale ticket will be entered in a raffle to win a $10 gift card! We are in need of chaperones, if you would like to help out please go to the link below to sign up! Remember, if you chaperone your child gets in for free! Thank you!
Students Inventory Supplies in Design & Model
Past Due Fees
For families carrying outstanding fee balances from previous years, student(s) will not be able to participate in school and/or athletic field trips; student(s) will not be able to participate in school dances that require a purchased ticket; and student(s) with a previous school and/or athletic fee balance (for any sport) will be removed from the team prior to the first competition and/or will not be permitted to participate in any extracurricular activity. Students' PASS accounts will be disabled as well until payment is received. Once everything is paid off, you will gain access within one week to all of your child's student account information in Powerschool.
Payment plans are available and may be set up directly with the district's Treasurer's Office (440.572.7021).
Click HERE for the complete details of our district's fee collection procedures.
Math in Action!
Back To School Gear
Great back-to-school Mustangs gear is now available! Visit https://strongsville2018.itemorder.com and choose from short and long sleeve t's, hoodies, sweatshirts, golf shirts, 1/4 zip jackets, and baseball caps. Items are available for order through Sunday, August 26. GO MUSTANGS!
Important Phone Numbers at SMS
Mr. Steve Deitrick, Principal: 572.7085 sdeitrick@scsmustangs.org
Attendance Line: 572.7090 Option 2
- This number is to be used to report your child's absence.
Mrs. Deb Cook, Attendance Clerk: 572.7075
- Concerns with attendance or communicate with our office for pickup/drop off
Mrs. Cheryl McCarthy, Secretary: 268.5920
- Assistance with your child's PASS account or questions pertaining to student fees
Mrs. Patti Bendzuck, Guidance Clerk: 572.7088
- This number is to be used for questions pertaining to student transcripts, enrollment/withdraw, IEP & 504 meetings and scheduling
Main Line w/ Options: 572.7090
- General Information (Option '0'), Staff Directory and other options
6th Grade Counselor: Elissa Ray eray@scsmustangs.org
7th Grade Counselor: Katie Gastaldo kgastaldo@scsmustangs.org
8th Grade Counselor: Stacy Pietrocini spietrocini@scsmustangs.org
6th & 7th Grade Asst. Principal: Mike Vukovich mvukovich@scsmustangs.org
8th Grade Asst. Principal: Kelli Izzo kizzo@scsmustangs.org
Links
SMS Website: Click Here
PTA Form: PTA Membership Form
Athletic Boosters: https://strongsvilleboosters.membershiptoolkit.com/Join
Meningococcal: Tdap Meningococcal Letter
Immunization: Immunization Information
Supply List: Supply List
Important Dates
- Aug 28: 6th Grade Open House 6:30-8:30
- Aug 29: 7th & 8th Grade Open House 6:30-8:30
- Sept 18: Picture Day
- Oct 3 & 4: Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:00
Strongsville Middle School
Email: sdeitrick@scsmustangs.org
Website: http://www.strongnet.org/Domain/411
Location: 13200 Pearl Road, Strongsville, OH, United States
Phone: 440.572.7090
Twitter: @smsstangs