Principal's Weekly Update
October 15, 2015 - No. 8
What's Happening at Albion Middle School
No School - October 16:
Friday, October 16 is NEOEA Day; all Strongsville Schools will be closed that day.
Other dates for your Calendar:
Oct. 17 - Cross Country, Football, and Volleyball Tournament Weekend
Oct 21-23 - Albion Book Fair
Nov. 3 - Election Day, No School
Nov.4 - Early Release
Nov. 11 - Veteran's Programs at Albion
Nov. 12 - OHSAA Winter Sports Parent Program, 5:30 p.m.
End of First Quarter:
The first grading period for the Strongsville City Schools ends today, Thursday, October 15. This is an excellent time to sit down with your student and review their academic goals for this school year. As always, you can contact your student's teachers by calling Albion Middle School at 440-572-7070 or find their school email HERE.
Ohio ICAC:
The Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC)Task Force is a federal anti-crime initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. It is a collaboration of city, county, state and federal law enforcement authorities across Ohio whose mission is to identify, arrest and prosecute individuals who: (1) use the Internet to lure minors into illicit sexual relationships; or (2) use the Internet to produce, distribute or solicit child pornography. You can visit their website at
Members of the Ohio ICAC task force provide free Internet safety presentations to parents and children and regularly participate in community outreach events. With new electronic devices, social networking sites, online games, and mobile apps being introduced on a seemingly daily basis, children, more than ever, are vulnerable to being victimized by online predators who have unrestricted access to them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Members of the task force seek to educate parents and children on the potential dangers associated with online activity.
An assembly by Ohio ICAC is scheduled at Albion Middle School for Wednesday, October 21. We are excited to bring this very important topic to the attention of our students and to educate them regarding the dangers of social media. Ohio ICAC present their programs free of charge. You can access the Ohio ICAC website at: Ohio ICAC
Walk-a-Thon:
Our PTA reports that our Walk-a-Thon went very well. Just a reminder that all donations/pledges are due this Monday, October 19th.
The team to raise the most money will win a doughnut party from the PTA! Also, for every $20. your student collects, he/she will receive a raffle ticket and be entered into a drawing for great gift cards. Additionally,, the student who raises the most money will also receive a gift card.
Band Fundraiser Pick-Up:
Pick-Up for the Band Fundraiser is scheduled for Wednesday, October 21. Parents and students can pick up their fundraiser merchandise 3:30 and 6:00 p.m. in the bandroom.
If you are and parent of a band student and are free on the 21st to help unload and sort the delivery, your help would be most appreciated. The truck will be here to deliver at 1:00 p.m.
Construction Update:
There will be a community walk-thru of the new Strongsville Middle School from 4:00 - 6:00 pm on Friday, October 23. The community will have an opportunity to ask questions and take a tour and see the school’s progress
Strongsville Spiritwear:
You can order your Mustang Spiritwear HERE!
Gmail Accounts for Students:
Listed below are links related to students’ Gmail accounts within the Strongsville City Schools.
Gmail and Acceptable Use Graphics Guidelines Graphic
Cyberbullying Prevention Guide for Parents Online Safety Guide for Parents
School Fees:
A gentle reminder...School fees have been posted to individual PASS accounts. Paper invoices will not be sent out. Please check PASS for the amount billed to your account. You can make payment online by clicking HERE and paying through our Pay-For-It link.
Pep Rally Action
Our awesome band at Thursday's Pep Rally!
Cupcake wars!
Important Links
Strongsville City Schools: Strongsville City Schools
Albion Middle School: Albion MS
Albion Middle School Calendar/Athletics: HERE.
Free and Reduced Priced Lunches: F/R Lunches
PASS: Your PASS Account
2015-2016 Spring Ohio’s State Tests:
Albion PTA: PTA
Ohio Department of Education: ODE
Twitter: @AlbionMS
About Albion School
Email: tkairis@scsmustangs.org
Website: http://www.strongnet.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=2314
Location: 11109 Webster Road, Strongsville, OH, United States
Phone: 440-570-7070
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongsvillecs
Twitter: @albionms