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Mustangs in the Middle: Apr 13, 2018
In This Edition:
- Monday 4/16 is a WHITE DAY
- Upcoming AIR Test
- PTA Update
- Fundraiser
- Skills USA Competition
- Immunizaton
- Summer School
- SMS Academy
- DARE Dances
AIR Test Spirit Day!
AIR Testing to Begin Monday
4/16 & 4/17: 8th Grade English Language Arts
4/18 & 4/19: 6th & 7th Grade English Language Arts
These are state-wide assessments that test students' reading comprehension and writing.
We encourage all students to put their best foot forward on these tests for a variety of reasons:
- It can help gauge students' strengths and areas needed for growth within various skills that are necessary for success now and in higher education.
- These tests can help prepare students for when they take the ACT/SAT and end of course assessments at the high school level.
- Teachers and students have spent much of the year working on increased levels of problem-solving and complex levels of questioning. Students should feel confident that their hard work will pay off!
- A school district's test scores/ report card often times are a direct reflection of our community. When families look to move to a community, one of the first things they look at are the schools and test scores is the first bit of information they will review.
We want to show our community, and those surrounding, that we are one of top school districts in our area. We demonstrate that we are one of top schools in the area when it comes to the Arts and Athletics. This is an opportunity to show that we are also tops in Academics!
Let's knock these tests out of the park!
PTA Update
MAY PTA MEETING & INSTALLATION LUNCHEON
Our next SMS PTA meeting is also our Installation Luncheon, and will take place on Monday, May 21st, at 11:30am at Square 22. Each attendee will be responsible for paying for their own lunch. If you are interested in attending the Installation Luncheon, please contact Julie Walcher (jwalcher@ameritech.net) to sign up.
Congratulation to the 2018-2019 board who was elected at our April meeting:
President: Nikky Freeman
Vice President: Sharon David
Treasurer: Sarah Bass
Recording Secretary: Allison Applebee
Corresponding Secretary: Kelly Clark
Council Delegate: Vicki Maloney
Council Delegate: Kelly Preseren
Alt. Council Delegate: Roseann Redd
If you miss a meeting and want to stay up to date on what is going on, you can view our meeting minutes on the SMS PTA website.
ART ROCKS AT SOUTHPARK MALL
Tomorrow - Saturday, April 14th from 12-4pm, SCS is partnering with SouthPark Mall in an ArtRocks event to benefit our K-12 art departments. Each school will be represented with an art department-led school-themed rocking chair where students will "rock" technology free for four hours as games, competitions and prizes are happening around them. Those at the mall that day will be encouraged to donate loose change to vote for their favorite chair. SouthPark Mall will be matching what is collected (up to $3,000) - with all of the money going back to each individual school's art department.
We’re looking for 2-3 parent volunteers along with 2-3 students per 1 hour shift. The parents will collect/oversee the money while the students enjoy the activities, rock in the chairs, and represent their school. Students will not be rocking for the full hour.
Please click HERE if you or your child are interested in volunteering for this event. We hope to see you there!PTA Fundraiser
Jaja4mom@yahoo.com or
Renee Lent Reneelent2711@gmail.com
Dressed For Success!
Skills USA Competition
Immunization Requirements
Summer School Opportunities
We will be in contact soon with families of students who we feel would benefit from remedial online courses over the summer.
SMS Academy
SMS Academy will begin on Tuesday, April 17, at 3:00 pm. These are the remaining scheduled dates for the Academy:
- April 17, 19 24, 26
- May 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24
DARE Dances
Here is the information for the upcoming DARE Dances. The signup genius links for chaperones and decorating can be found on the DARE website:
Links
SMS Website: Click Here
Academic Awards: Q2 Academic Awards
Athletics Slide Show: Google Slide Link
PTA Membership: PTA Membership Form
Morning Announcements: WSMS - Morning Announcements
Important Dates
- Apr 6: 6:30-9:00 Rockin' at the Rec
- Apr 9: 1:00 PTA Meeting
- Apr 16 & 17: 8th Grade AIR Testing: ELA
- Apr 18 & 19: 6th/7th Grade AIR Testing: ELA
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