FOR SECONDARY PARENTS

SMS / SHS Asynchronous Day Plans (2/18)

Dear SMS / SHS Parents:

As you know, our next Asynchronous Day is on Friday, February 18th. Over the past month, a committee of parents and staff has been working hard to develop engaging options for students on this day that supports learning, but maybe in a different path than our traditional school days, while taking into consideration the busy schedule of our parents and students on these days.

Bill Wingler

Principal:SHS

bwingler@scsmustangs.org

Student ‘Explore Boards’

To engage students in exciting learning and exploration activities on this day, we have created ‘Explore Boards’ - one for SMS / Grs. 6-8 and one for SHS / Grs. 9-12. You can click on the links below to access these boards. We have created plenty of options for exploration that can be done with or without technology, at home, or anywhere your child may be on this day. Teachers will also have these Explore Boards posted in their Google Classroom. Although we are sharing these boards now, there is no expectation that students work on them prior to Friday (2/18)

• Click here to access the Explore Board for SHS / Grs. 9-12

‘Explore Boards’ Directions

• Students should engage in as many of the Explore Board activities and experiences as they can based on what sparks their interest.

• Next to the title of each cell is a reflection link that is unique to that activity. There is also a link to all of the reflection forms in the center cell. If a student completes an activity, s/he will click on the reflection link for that cell and complete the brief reflection no later than Tuesday, February 22nd by 7AM.

• For every Explore Board activity / reflection completed, students will be entered into a grade-level raffle for the chance to win some exciting prizes. The more activities students complete, the more entries they will have in the raffle!

• If parents / students would like to share a picture / post of the work being done on the Explore Board activities on social media, use the #SCSExplores hashtag.

Teacher-Assigned Work

Some teachers may require your child to complete certain cells on the Explore Boards, such as the ‘Classwork Catch Up’ or ‘Organize’ option or engage in an activity to extend their learning from previously learned topics. If work is assigned outside of the Explore Boards, it will be limited and there will be no requirement to log on at a specific time to meet as a class on Friday.

I hope you and your children have a fun day and a wonderful long weekend together exploring all of these great learning opportunities!

Sincerely,

Dr. Cameron M. Ryba

Superintendent

We want to attach a positive reward for students that complete any part of the Explore Board before Tuesday 02/22 at 7:00 am. On Friday I will send out a google form and students can upload picture evidence for each square completed. For each square completed we will put the student's name into a drawing for 10 students to win either Canes or Dibellas for a free meal. One grand prize winner will win a free quarter zip.

We want to see our students at games the rest of the season. Please come out and support your Mustang teams.

We want to pack the house all three nights this week:

This week our boys team plays on Tuesday 2/15 and Friday 2/18

Our girls team starts their playoff run on Thursday 2/17.

If you love Hockey our Hockey team plays Sunday in Brooklyn at the Barron Cup championship. The team is undefeated in league play and having a great season.

Gymnastics start their sectional playoff run on Monday 2/21

Wrestling starts their sectionals at SHS on Saturday 2/26.

Our Dance team starts their state run another week with a big competition at Avon Lake on 3/7.

Today, Saturday, our swim teams are at CSU starting their playoff run.

Congratulations to the following Strongsville High School student-athletes who announced their college commitments in a Signing Day event at SHS this week. These individuals will be continuing their academic and athletic careers at the college/university level:

Ethan Boyd - Otterbein University (Football)

Kyler Cubbison - Baldwin Wallace University (Soccer)

Fiona Dadas - Ashland University (Lacrosse)

Fergus DeLeon - University of Mount Union (Soccer)

Anthony Gentile - University of Dayton (Football)

William Hryszko - Kent State University (Football)

Braedon Kennedy - University of Mount Union (Soccer)

Ryan Krempa - Ashland University (Football)

Jacob Lloyd - Centre College (Cross Country/Track & Field)

Stephanie Mraz - Baldwin Wallace University (Softball)

Thomas Redella - Baldwin Wallace University (Soccer)

Dylan Reid - John Carroll University (Football)

Jillian Rymer - University of Mount Union (Swimming)

Shelby Topor - Cleveland State University (Softball)

Megan Yanke - Ursuline College (Lacrosse)

Click HERE for a video featuring each of the student-athletes’ thoughts on their athletic careers at SHS.

We are proud of your accomplishments both inside and outside of the classroom and know that you will continue to positively represent SHS at the next level - CONGRATULATIONS!

Tuesday, February 15 - 6:30pm
Strongsville Board of Education Special Meeting / Retreat
Polaris Career Center

Friday, February 18
Remote/Asynchronous Day for Students
Professional Development Day for SCS Staff

Monday, February 21
NO SCHOOL - Presidents Day

Wednesday, February 23 - 6:30pm
“State of the Schools” Presentation
Strongsville Middle School Auditorium
Click HERE to submit topics/questions you would like to see addressed - form will be open until February 11 at 5pm

Thursday, February 24 - 7:00pm
Strongsville Board of Education Meeting*
SCS Administrative Offices (18199 Cook Ave.)
* SCS Board of Education Meetings are live streamed HERE

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