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Mustangs in the Middle: Sept 16, 2016
In This Edition:
- Office Hours
- Morning Drop-Offs
- Green/White Day
- STAR Incentives
- MakerSpace
- Guidance Update
- Picture Day
- Kick-It Event
- 6th Grade Iowa Test
- PTA Update
Office Hours
Pick-Up & Drop-Off
Traffic is beginning to flow a bit smoother during both am & pm. Please be patient as we have a large number of cars bringing kids to school in the morning. In efforts to alleviate the volume of cars in the morning, consider having your child take the bus to school, if that service is available where you live.
Geography in Mrs. Coulter's Class
Green / White Days
S.T.A.R. Incentives
Responsible (STARs) are awarded with a certificate, a shout-out on morning announcements and some sort of incentive (candy, pencils, free cones, subs, etc). The well has officially run dry from what we collected last year. We are looking for donations to keep this train rollin'. We are shooting for 500-600 somethings (candy, pencils/pens, complimentary cones, sandwiches or drinks from businesses/establishments, etc). If you are able to help in any way, you can drop off whatever the donation is, in the main office. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Shout Out to AOK Fitness for providing stamps and envelopes to solicit area businesses for incentives. Thank you!!!
Building Atoms in Mrs. Janke's Class
MakerSpace
Makerspace is coming soon to the third floor of the SMS Media Center!
What is a Makerspace?
A Makerspace is a place where students gather and often work collaboratively to "make things." Materials and resources are provided. Materials may be "high-tech" such as 3-D Printers, digital cutters, electronic circuitry kits, and video production materials "Low-tech" materials available include craft supplies, fabric, and building toys just to name a few. Emphasis is placed on creativity, collaboration, innovation, and problem solving. Maker activities support learning targets in all content areas.
As we begin our Makerspace creation as Strongsville Middle School we are looking for donations of materials you may have available in your home.
Makerspace Wishlist:
- Legos
- K'NEX
- Other Building Toys/Materials
- Craft Supplies
- Colored paper, scrapbook paper, and cardstock
- Fabric
- Fabric Paint and Markers
- Plastic Containers for Storage (with or without lids)
Something's Fishy...
Guidance Update
Located in various parts of the school are QR Codes in which students can use their phone to access a Google Form to request a meeting with a counselor. This is a discrete way for students to speak with their guidance counselor. Keep this in mind as you have conversations with your child on a day-to-day basis.
School Counseling Needs Assessment for Parents
Please take a moment to complete the school counseling needs assessment for your child's grade level (see links below) to help the school counselors identify which topics they need to be addressing with students through their school counseling programming and lessons this school year. The needs assessments will be available online until Friday, September 30th. Thank you! Your feedback is very valuable and much appreciated!
6th Grade School Counselor Parent Needs Assessment
7th Grade School Counseling Parent Needs Assessment
8th Grade School Counseling Parent Needs Assessment
Picture Day
Picture day has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 20. Students received their picture forms on Friday, September 9, from their teachers. Please fill out the forms and indicate on the form which picture package you have selected. Students will bring their picture forms with them when they have their picture taken on September 20th.
The Answer is...
Kick It for Cancer!
IOWA Test for 6th Grade
6th grade parents: Please click on the link below for information pertaining to your child taking the IOWA test of basic skills.
PTA Update
Membership
Please join SMS PTA by using the online form: https://goo.gl/forms/Zd94shbWc1dLetyo1
Membership is $5 per adult. Payment information is on the form. Thank you for your support.
Spirit Wear
Below is the link for purchasing Mustang spirit wear. it's available only thru the link until next week.
Links
Important Dates
- Sept 16: Rockin' at the Rec
- Sept 20: Picture Day
- Sept 23: No School/ Professional Development
- Oct. 4: Parent-Teacher Conference 4:00-7:00
- Oct 12: Parent-Teacher Conference 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