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Mustangs in the Middle : Week of March 29, 2021
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
Spring Break Begins April 2
Scheduling for the 2021-2022 Academic Year
Last week, Mrs. Pietrocini & Mrs. Gerber presented information to our current 6th and 7th grade students regarding course registration for next year. Please click on the appropriate link below to view the information that was presented to students:
Presentation for Current 6th Graders
Presentation for Current 7th Graders
Please remember to complete your registration form by this Sunday, March 28th. Course registration can be completed using the online form found under the shortcuts on the SMS Webpage. Current 6th graders should fill out the 7th Grade Course Registration form and Current 7th graders should fill out the 8th Grade Course Registration form.
If you have any questions about course registration, please email the appropriate school counselor below:
6th Grade School Counselor: Kristen Gerber (kgerber@scsmustangs.org)
7th Grade School Counselor: Stacy Pietrocini (spietrocini@scsmustangs.org)In-Coming 5th Graders
SMS 5th Grade Parent Meeting Presentation
SMS: Meet the Voyager Team (Elective Teachers)
Reminder: In-coming 6th graders need to register for their courses by Sunday, March 21, 2021. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or need assistance.
MUSIC UPDATE
We want to wish 6th Grade Orchestra Good Luck in their concert next week! Performances are Tuesday, March 30th at SMS, 6:45 and 8:00 PM, and will be live streamed and recorded on SCS TV! The featured selections are Fancy Fiddles, Hiawatha, and Sahara Crossing.
We will be joined by our AMAZING Strongsville High School Chamber Strings and guest percussionists Mrs. Bailey, Ms Taylor, and Mr. Hire!
Our Orchestra Awesomeness continues the following night on Wednesday, March 31st with performances by our 7th & 8th grade orchestras. The 7th gr concert begins at 6:00 p.m. and will be performing Intensity, Ridin' the Rails, and Conquistador. 8th gr orchestra takes the stage at 7:00 p.m. and will playing Irish Faire, El Toro, and a special hip hop style piece by Black Violin called A-Flat. Some 8th gr students will be featured on electric violin, viola, cello, and bass. 8th grader Christian Zaripheh has composed a rap about orchestra and will be a featured soloist. Tune in to SCS TV on Wednesday night, you're not going to want to miss it!"
State Testing Dates
SMS Test Time: 8:00-10:30am
ELA - Grades 6,7,8 - April 20 & 21
Math - Grades 6,7,8 - April 27 & 28
- *Students are allowed to use calculators, please be sure to bring your calculator with you to the test.
Science - Grade 8 - May 4
Please plan to have your student attend on these dates as attendance on testing days makes the management of testing efficient and more effective for all parties.
SCS and SOLO: students will need to report the buildings on the days of each test. Students will be assigned to a test room with teacher and students. Students will need to plan to be at SMS on those days during this time.
Grades 6-12 Edmentum and Edgenuity: you WILL need to take the final exams for all Edmentum and/or Edgenuity courses you are in online that have exams (mid-terms and/or finals). The expectation will be to finish 100% of each course. If you are in grades 6-10 and have state tests (see below), you will receive an email to confirm testing dates and times. If you have any questions, please reach out to your counselor.
The state tested areas/ grades are as follows. If you are in any of these courses, you will have a state test/ End of Course Exam:
ELA: 6, 7, 8, and ELA 2 (usually 10th grade English)
Math: 6, 7, 8, Alg 1, Geometry
SS: American Government, American History
Science: 5th, 8th, Biology
Summer Learning Opportunities
As you may know, districts are required to provide students opportunities to close learning gaps over the summer that may have occurred due to the pandemic. However, Strongsville is expanding programming to not only address learning gaps, but we are also working to provide options for social emotional learning and enrichment opportunities. These programs will be free to families and transportation may be provided, depending on the program. Click on the following links (Elementary - Middle School - High School) for informational videos on what we are planning to offer for each level of learning. As we are still in the planning stages, we would like you to CLICK HERE to complete a survey to gauge interest in the options we are considering offering. Your feedback is important to us as we want to ensure we are meeting the needs of all of our students. More information will be coming after spring break on how to register for specific programs.
Shoutouts of the Week
Announcements & Reminders
WEEKLY ANNOUCEMENTS
These are also linked to our Team Preview templates and located on our school website.
TEAM WEEKLY PREVIEWS
Teams complete this every week to help parents and students receive a forecast of assignments to help organize their week. GOOGLE CLASSROOM is still the MAIN location for all resources. This is a great tool to help check in with students
FOOD PICK UP
This Spring Break meal pickup will occur on Thursday, April 1 at either Strongsville Middle School or Strongsville High School. Families must choose ONE meal pickup location. Meal pickup times will be different for in-person learners and SOLO/SCS Connects learners (see specific details below).
For In-Person Learners:
Thursday's (4/1) pickup at Strongsville Middle School for in-person learners will occur from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. SMS pickups will occur at Door E (along the football field/track side of the building / cars must enter on the south side of the building and travel around the entire back of the building, to access Door E). ** Please maintain a safe speed and watch for students as you make your way around the building
Thursday's (4/1) pickup at Strongsville High School for in-person learners will occur from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. SHS pickups will occur at Door GG (loading dock area next to the auditorium entrance).
For SOLO/SCS Connects Learners:
Thursday's (4/1) pickup at Strongsville Middle School for SOLO/SCS Connects learners will occur from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. SMS pickups will occur at Door E (along the football field/track side of the building / cars must enter on the south side of the building and travel around the entire back of the building, to access Door E). ** Please maintain a safe speed and watch for students as you make your way around the building
Thursday's (4/1) pickup at Strongsville High School for SOLO/SCS Connects learners will occur from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. SHS pickups will occur at Door GG (loading dock area next to the auditorium entrance).
* Please do not plan on picking up meals if you are not feeling well. Please wear a facial covering upon arrival and be prepared to open your trunk for safe and socially distanced meal bag placement.
No confirmation/reminder emails will be sent during the week - please note your requested pickup day/time/location.
Thank You.
Strongsville City Schools Food Services Department
440.572.7058
Attention all incoming 9-12th graders...
Strongsville High School is starting a Spirit Squad! This team is an inclusive cheerleading team that will be open to students who identify as having a disability, and those who do not. Our goal is to work to cultivate school spirit, create a culture of inclusiveness, and allow students to work together to have fun while building relationships. This team is open to everyone, no matter what your cheer experience is or your background! A virtual informational meeting will be held on April 14th at 6pm for anyone who is interested. Information such as practices, expectations, and the team selection process will be reviewed. If you are interested in learning more from the meeting, please sign up for the informational meeting using the Google Form below or contact Coach DuPlaga (kduplaga@scsmustangs.org) or Coach Orlosky (jorlosky@scsmustangs.org).
Google Form to sign up informational meeting
Video link to promotional video
Follow Mrs. Boytim and School News @MrsBoytim and @TheSMSMustangs on Twitter!
Strongsville Middle School
Mrs. Boytim: jboytim@scsmustangs.org
Mrs. Peters: jpeters@scsmustangs.org
Mrs. Bailey: jbailey@scsmustangs.org
Counselors:
Mrs. Gerber (6): kgerber@scsmustangs.org
Mrs. Pietrocini (7): spietrocini@scsmustangs.org
Mrs. Ray (8): eray@scsmustangs.org
Website: https://www.strongnet.org/Domain/411
Location: 13200 Pearl Road, Strongsville, OH, USA
Phone: 440-572-7090
Twitter: @mrsboytim