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Mustangs in the Middle: Jan 20, 2017
In This Edition:
- 8th Graders Scheduling for HS
- PTA Update
- Essay Contest Winners
- Makerspace
- Winter Formal
- Yearbooks
- School Fees
- SMS Academy
- Spaghetti Dinner
- Monday is a GREEN Day
8th Graders Scheduling for High School
HS Scheduling
On Monday, 1/9/17, eighth grade students were asked to take a letter home to their parents regarding High school scheduling. The high school counselors will be at SMS on January 20th and January 27th to present an overview of the course selection process to the eighth grade students. Following the presentations, students will need to discuss course selections with their parents. Families may access the SHS Program of Studies online, as there will not be a booklet printed as in the past. There will be a meeting for eighth graders and their parents in the SHS Auditorium on February 2nd at 7:00 p.m. to review information shared with students and answer questions. All course request selections should be completed by February 16, 2017. More information on the scheduling process to follow.
Polaris Field Trip
On January 20th and January 27th, eighth graders will be traveling to Polaris Career Center. The Dragons and Crusaders teams will attend the trip on January 20th and the Pirates and Vanguards teams will be attending the trip on January 27th. During the field trip, students will tour the Polaris Career Center facility and learn about the wide array of educational opportunities/programs available.
Polaris Career Center
The attached flyer is for a evening event held at Polaris
on Jan 26, 2017 from 6pm-7:30pm. During this event, Satellite staff and
student ambassadors will be presenting information on our current and
future programs. Representatives from LCCC and Tri-C will be on hand to
discuss articulated credits and CCP credits.
PTA Update
SMS PTA General Meeting
Our next SMS PTA General Meeting will be on Monday, February 13th, at 1:15pm. We finally found a "home" that works for our meetings, and will be meeting again in the Media Center.
We hope to see you at the next meeting!
SMS Redemptions
You can help support the SMS PTA and all of the exciting programs it puts on for the students throughout the year by participating in various grocery and merchandise programs. It's that easy. Earn money for your child's school while you shop at the stores you normally shop at! These programs are open to anyone who shops at these stores. So encourage family, friends and neighbors to link their cards too. Any questions on these programs, please contact Kelli at kellijim921@att.net or Karen at klmaddox@wowway.com
AmazonSmiles Foundation
The SMS PTA is excited to announce that we have partnered with Amazon to help earn money for our school through their AmazonSmiles Program. It is as easy as point and click! Simply click on the unique link below, enter your own login and personal account information and start shopping! AmazomSmile Foundation will then donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases towards the Strongsville Middle School PTA. You can help our school earn even more money by sending the link to other family members and friends and encouraging them to use the link when they make their purchases from Amazon.
Link: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/81-3525337
Giant Eagle Apples for Students Program
For more than 29 years Giant Eagle has supported local schools through the Apples for the Students program. To help SMS make the most of this program simply register your Giant Eagle advantage card and use it every time you shop. A portion of your spending will be donated back to SMS PTA. It’s Easy to Register!
1. Go to www.gianteagle.com/SFTS to sign in or register for an account, or call 800-553-2324 for assistance.
2. Next, visit https://www.gianteagle.com/My-Account/My-School-Programs/ and enter code 2117. You can register to earn points for up to 4 local schools! Don’t know your school code? Search for it by name, city or zip code. This step is important. Just setting up an account in step one does not link your card to SMS.
Heinen's Tasteful Rewards Program
When you sign up for Heinen’s Tasteful Rewards program, Heinen's will donate up to 1% of your qualified purchases made from September through April to the SMS PTA. You must re-enroll in the program each new school year. To enroll, go to http://www.heinens.com and select the link "Tasteful Rewards Program" from the "Quick Links" box towards the bottom of the page. Follow the prompts to enroll your card and select our school. You may also visit the Customer Service desk of any Heinen's grocery store to enroll in the program.
and "Like" us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/strongsvillemspta/
Polaris Counselors Speak with our 8th Graders
Essay Contest Winners
Congratulations to the following participants in this year's Elks Americanism Essay Contest! This year's theme was "Why Is It Important to Vote". The Berea Elks Lodge received almost 400 essays this year from 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th graders, students of the Berea, Olmsted Falls & Strongsville Schools.
Maggie E. McGowan - 6th grade - Strongsville Middle School - Mr. Mutti
Katelyn Milvet - 6th grade - Strongsville Middle School - Mrs. Goetz
Their essays will be submitted to the NE District of the Ohio Elks Association, competing against the top essays from all 15 lodges in the district. District winners will be selected by early March. Good luck Maggie & Katelyn!
Makerspace
SMS Makerspace officially opened last week, and students have been very excited! Students can sign up to attend Wednesdays after school, during academic lab, or during IE when signed up by their teacher. The Makerspace website provides additional information.
Special thanks to all the families who have donated materials, and especially for the very nice LEGO donations that came in this last week. We are still requesting donations, and items needed can be found on the Makerspace website.
This video highlights some of the great things that took place on our first week. Please email Mrs. Battle with any questions at jbattle@scsmustangs.org
Bucket Drummers
Winter Formal Dance
The Strongsville Middle School "Winter Wonderland" Formal (no jeans or T-shirts, please) will be held January 27th from 6:30-9:30 in the gym. Tickets will cost $10 and will include pizza, drinks, and a photobooth. Please understand that students who have outstanding balances from the previous school year (that doesn't include this year's fees) are not able to purchase tickets/attend. Tickets will go on sale Monday January 23 through Thursday January 26 during lunch for all SMS students 6-8 grade. Please be mindful that this event is for SMS students only.
Appropriate dress should include:
For boys: Dress/Collared Shirt, Tie (optional), Slacks or Khakis
For girls: Dresses, Skirts, Blouses
Please be cognizant of your child's attire as the school dress code still applies.
Student Council is asking for Donations. We are in need of Drinks and Parent Volunteers to help chaperone. Click on the link below to sign-up to help. We appreciate all the help and support our parents provide.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f4fafae2aaa8-january/
This will be an exciting event for our student body!
Order Yearbooks
Please place online orders by Feb 20, 2017.
High School Principal, Mark Smithberger Addresses the 8th Grade
School Fees
This is a reminder for those who still owe fees, that the deadline has been extended to Wednesday, January 31, 2017 as we realize some parents were not aware of the original December 21 deadline. Payment can be made through PayForIt via our website, by mailing a check to Strongsville Middle School, or by sending in payment with your child to the main office. You may contact Diane Vargo @ 440.572.7090.
SMS Academy
Marit Tainer (8th Grade) Speaks at the Board Meeting
Community Spaghetti Dinner
Mark your calendar for Friday, February 3rd and join us for a Community Spaghetti Dinner at Strongsville High School from 5-7pm. Enjoy a great dinner and stay for the Mustangs Boys Basketball Game against Elyria. Tickets are just $7 for adults and $5 for kids ages 6 to 12 (Kids 5 & under eat free!). Proceeds benefit ‘Continue the Excellence’ campaign. Click HERE for the event flyer and to order advance tickets.
Links
Important Dates
- Jan 27: 6:30-9:30 Winter Formal
- Feb 9: 4:00-7:00 Conferences
- Feb 13: 1:15 PTA Meeting
- Feb 15: 4:00-7:00 Conferences
- Feb 17: No School
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