Kinsner News
Mr. Diedrick's Newsletter- November 11, 2022
THANK YOU VETERANS!!!!
Veterans Day Celebration
Flag Raising Ceremony
Flag Raising Ceremony
Flag Raising Ceremony
Mustang Spotlight - Mr. Brett Jorgensen
Mustang Spotlight - Mr. Brett Jorgensen handles two jobs within our District with the same approach - connect and build relationships, and have FUN doing it! Mr. Jorgensen (also known as “Mr. Awesome” by the students he interacts with on a daily basis) has been working in our District as both a bus driver (6 years) and as a Cafeteria and Recess Aide (3 years) at Kinsner Elementary. He has lived in Strongsville for 14 years and has three kids who have grown up in our District. Mr. Jorgensen has an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts from Lorain County Community College.
“My favorite part of my job is the element of surprise working with students every day. It is very true that kids say and do the darndest things! Being able to positively respond and interact with students is important in my daily work. I appreciate the amount of experience everyone has around me. No matter what the situation is, I have all the help and support to handle anything that comes up,” said Mr. Jorgensen.
Thank you Mr. Jorgensen for being a positive influence on our students throughout their day, as both a bus driver and aide! #BeTheDifference
Socktober Totals!
The Return of Kinsner Family Ornament Night’ - Wed. Nov 30th: 6-8:30pm
It’s TIME TO WEIGH IN so We Know Which ‘Way’ To Go!! https://tinyurl.com/KinsnerOrnamentsANDFeedback
… In a continued effort to gather feedback and add to our discussions points for big upcoming financial and planning decisions, Kinsner PTA very much appreciates your attention to this.
(Our plans only work if you participate in support opportunities like this)
️ NEW —> KINSNER PTA NEWSLETTER RELEASE IS ON THE HORIZON. Be On The Lookout!!
5th Annual Junior Dance Team Camp
Winter Chess Camp coming to the Strongsville Rec. Center
Winter Chess Camp (for ages 6 – 12 years) is a super-fun, high-energy chess experience in which kids celebrate a new chess tactic each day with silly videos, music driven puzzlers for prizes, colorful silicone TactixBands, and so much more. Winter Chess Camp meets for 3 hours in the afternoon for a full week, Monday 12/19 – Friday 12/23 at the Strongsville Recreation center. Space is limited and registration is currently open. You can register by calling the Rec. Center front desk at 440-580-3260 or online at https://strongsville.activityreg.com
Strongsville Library Happenings
***Please note the following November 2022 events being held on ZOOM virtually or in-person and presented by the Strongsville Branch Library. Registration and an email address are required for all events for us to send you virtual Zoom invitations. Please call (440) 238-5530 to register or for more information. Customers may also visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org to register and to see more library event information.
**The Library and Administrative offices will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23rd and will remain closed on Thursday, November 24th for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will resume normal hours on Friday, November 25th at 9:00 a.m.
Storytimes:
IN-PERSON Storytimes.
Strongsville Branch Library has resumed storytimes in-person. Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories. Group is small and registration is required. Please register each child separately. Only the participating child and one caregiver will be admitted to the program (no siblings, please), due to social distancing space requirements. In-person programs may be held over Zoom if required by CDC and CCPL guidelines. Participants may be recorded and/or surveyed to capture this program’s effectiveness. Learn more about parent options at www.cuyahogalibrary.org/parent-options. To check for in-person storytime availability, please check our schedule online or call (440) 238-5530.
Studio Orientation. Saturday, November 12th from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. / VIRTUAL or Monday, November 21st from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. / IN-PERSON.
Have you ever thought about recording your own music, making a video, digitizing memories and more? The Strongsville Branch Library is home to both Audio and Video Recording studios that can help you do just that! You must go through an orientation to use the spaces. Patrons 11 & up can participate in the orientation and must turn in the User Agreement form at the branch for the orientation to count. Register online to attend the virtual or in-person sessions.
Young at Heart Book Club. Tuesday, November 15th / 7:00 p.m. Register online. IN PERSON.
A book club for adults who love Children's and Teen books. The title for this month’s discussion is New From Here by Kelly Yang.
Southwest General Health Talk: Over the Counter and Through the Woods: What Does it All Mean? Wednesday, November 16th / 10:00 a.m. IN PERSON.
Raquel Fricker, PharmD, will discuss Cold/Flu over the counter medications and non-pharmacologic options for symptoms. She will also talk about COVID-19 and how to differentiate between symptoms of Cold, Flu, and COVID in this presentation.
Wednesday Evening Book Discussion. Wednesday, November 16th / 7:00 p.m. IN PERSON.
Our Wednesday Evening Book Discussion meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Strongsville Branch Library. We welcome all adults interested in reading and discussing great books! Our next discussion title will be Bewilderment by Richard Powers. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk of the Strongsville Branch Library.
Preschool Science: Space. Ages 3 – 5 with a caregiver. Wednesday, November 16th / 7:00 – 7:45 p.m. IN PERSON.
Exploration Station - Out in Space! Join us for stories, crafts and other hands-on activities about the moon, stars and space exploration.
Computer Classes IN PERSON.
Cuyahoga County Public Library offers computer classes for beginners to advanced. Classes are currently being held in-person as well as some VIRTUALLY which requires a web browser and an internet connection. There is no additional software to download. Google Chrome is the recommended browser. A valid email address is required for registration. Registrants will receive an email with a link to join the class at least an hour before the start time. Registration opens 30 days before the start of the class and closes prior to the start of the class. To see a full class list, descriptions, and to register, please visit
https://www.cuyahogalibrary.org/Events/Computer-Classes/2021-Virtual-and-In-Person-classes.aspx
Thursday, November 17th / 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon. Excel 2.
Wednesday, November 30th / 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Excel 3.
Screens and Our Children: How to Teach Them Responsibility. VIRTUAL. Thursday, November 17th / 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Learn the how-to's and what to be mindful of as you enter the digital age with your children. Find out how to determine when is too much versus what is appropriate. Learn how to teach your children when to terminate from screens versus parent management. Learn safe ways to navigate social media and what your children are doing on the internet. Join licensed clinical social worker, Rebekah Bryson with Purposeful Growth and Wellness as she explains ways to navigate screens with the young people in our lives.
Monday Afternoon Book Discussion. Monday, November 28th / 2:30 p.m. IN PERSON.
The Monday Afternoon Book Discussion meets at 2:30 p.m. in the Library on the 4th Monday of each month. No registration required. New members always welcome. We welcome all adults interested in reading and discussing great books! Our next discussion title will be Women Rowing North: Navigating Life's Currents and Flourishing as we Age by Mary Pipher. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk.
Improve Your Wine Vocabulary. Monday, November 28th / 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. IN PERSON.
In this class you will learn the proper way to evaluate wine by sight, smell, and taste. You will also learn some card-carrying characteristics of popular grape varietals so you can more easily identify them. With these tools you can increase your wine vocabulary, better understand what kinds of wine you prefer and why and take your first steps toward blind tasting. Allison Ritterspach is certified in Viticulture and Vinification from the American Sommelier’s Association. This event is for informational purposes only. Wine will not be served.
Questions? We Got Answers!!
Important Phone Numbers to Note:
- Attendance Line 440- 572-7003 choose Option 1 for Elementary Schools and then Option 2 for Kinsner
- Mr. Diedrick, Principal 440-572-7120
- Mr. Sam Lawrence, Assistant Principal 440-572-7120
- Mrs. Marconi, Secretary 440-268-5400
- Kinsner Clinic 440-268-5916
- Transportation 440-572-7060
Kinsner Elementary
Email: sdiedrick@scsmustangs.org
Website: https://kinsner.strongnet.org/
Location: 19091 Waterford Parkway, Strongsville, OH, USA
Phone: (440)-572-7120
Twitter: @MrDiedrick