The Chapman Chatter
Weekly Newsletter | Issue 30 | March 27, 2023
A Message from the Principal
Chapman families,
I hope that you're enjoying your weekend! This time of year our newsletter is full of information and important dates! Please take a few minutes to read this week's newsletter.
- A job well done to our 5th grade band students and Mr. Chidsey for their performance at the All-City Band Festival!
- We hope to see you at our Science Night on Tuesday, March 28! It's a great opportunity to see all of the science fair projects, engage in hands-on science activities and enjoy ice cream! See flier below for additional information!
- Be sure to check out the winter edition of the Chapman Times written by our Newspaper Club!
Yours in partnership,
Mrs. Harrell
60 Seconds with the Superintendent
Chapman Elementary has many resources to assist students of all abilities to learn and grow. One of the goals is to promote inclusive learning environments by integrating students with moderate and intensive needs into the classrooms with their typical peers. Click HERE for this week’s episode to hear about the many ways Chapman is supporting students of all abilities.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
- March 28th - PTA Science Fair (3rd-5th)
- April 7th-14th - Spring Break!
Spring State Testing Dates
ELA - Gr. 3 on Paper: April 25-26 @ 9:30 am
ELA - Gr. 4: April 18-19 @ 9:30 am
ELA - Gr. 5: April 20-21 @ 9:30 am
Math - Gr. 3 on Paper: May 9-10 @ 9:30 am
Math - Gr. 4: May 3-4 @ 9:30 am
Math - Gr. 5: May 1-2 @ 9:30 am
Science - Gr. 5: May 9-10 @ 9:30 am
Weekly PRIDE Winners: March 24
Kindergarten: Maverick Kubala, Harper Woyma
1st grade:
2nd grade: Hazel Robertson, Brayden Brow
3rd grade: Liam Corrao, Waseim Sabeiha
4th grade: Alexa Pryor
5th grade: Widad Sulieman
The Chapman Times: Winter 2023 Issue
Click the image below to view the latest issue of the Newspaper Club's Chapman Times!
All-City Band Festival
5th Grade Families: Save the Date!
A Message from our Gifted & Testing Coordinator
Hello, Strongsville Community!
Please see the linked newsletter below which provides resources and information to support both your child and family. We have a wonderful professional development opportunity for Deb Gennarelli, Gifted Education Consultant, to speak at Strongsville on the topic of supporting the social and emotional needs of gifted learners at all levels on March 30th at the Administrative Building. Please see the newsletter for more information and to RSVP.
Gifted Presentation with RSVP.pdf
Thank you,
Lauren Scotta
Gifted & Testing Coordinator
Strongsville City Schools
Kindergarten Registration for 2023-24 School Year
Chapman PBIS Family Climate Survey Results
Thank you to our families who provided feedback on our school climate and culture survey. Our PBIS team has reviewed the results, which you can view by clicking the button below. Overwhelmly, questions were answered with agree and strongly agree responses. Our team has reflected on all of the positive responses and looked for opportunities to identify as areas of growth as we develop our action steps for the 23/24 school year. Creating and cultivating a positive school climate and culture where all of our students, families and staff feel valued, accepted and heard is our goal. We look forward to continuing our work to best serve and support our school community.
CHAPMAN PTA
PTA Science Night
Yearbook Orders are Open!
We're a Box Tops School
Download the Box Tops app & earn free money for Chapman while shopping for school supplies. Just scan receipts and done! Learn more by clicking the above image.
Join Chapman PTA 2022-2023 School Year
By simply joining PTA, you are enriching the school experience for all Chapman students. No additional commitment is required beyond your support, but any additional time you can give during the year to attend a meeting, help out at an event or send in a donation item is valuable! The class with the highest parent enrollment will win a Pizza Party so join today! Memberships are $5.
Chapman PTA Meeting
Thursday, Apr 6, 2023, 07:00 PM
Chapman Elementary School, Drake Road, Strongsville, OH, USA
Community Events
Summer Nature Camp Scholarships
There’s still time to take advantage of Summer Nature Camp Scholarships across Cleveland Metroparks!
Now through April 15, residents of Cuyahoga County and Hinckley Township who receive aid in the form of SNAP, Medicaid or the National School Lunch Program can apply to receive a scholarship for a variety of summer nature camp opportunities including nature exploration, sailing, hiking, rock climbing, archery and more. All camps have scholarship spots regardless of current registration or waitlist status.
Camp opportunities are available for youth ages 3 to 17. Please share with students and parents and help keep healthy, active outdoor learning part of every student’s summer! Apply today.
Strongsville Middle School Boys Golf Camp
Who: For boys in grades 5th ,6th, 7th and 8th grades - will cap the number at 30 golfers.
What: The Strongsville Golf Camp is designed to develop the proper techniques in the golf swing as well as develop the skills for the short game and putting.
When: Every Wednesday April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17 from 6:00 -7:30 pm and Every Sunday April 23, 30, May 7, skip May 14, May 21 from 5:00-6:30 pm - schedule is subject to change due to weather or conflicts with the country club. I will let you know as soon as possible if this occurs.
Where: Columbia Hills CC, 16200 E River Rd, Columbia Station, OH 44028. This is a country club so please wear proper golf attire (collared shirt and no jeans) and have your own clubs.
Cost: The cost will be $100. Please make checks payable to the Strongsville Athletic Boosters.
Please feel free to email me at sking@scsmustangs.org or call/text me at (330) 241-0415
Steve King
Head Golf Coach
Strongsville High School
Boys Youth Soccer Camp
Easter Bunny Visit at Strongsville Rec
DARE Ice Skating Party - 5th Grade
Freddy's March Super Reader Contest
Strongsville Women’s League Art Contest 2023
ATTN: K-5th Grade Students - Have you ever dreamed of what Strongsville could look like in the future? We would like you to share your vision in a drawing. Dream about an area in Strongsville and what it will be like in the future. Strongsville Women’s League is holding an art contest for Strongsville residents currently in Kindergarten through Grade 5. It doesn’t matter which school you attend (public, private, or home), you must live in Strongsville and create your image on 8 ½ x 11 inch paper. We are accepting entries beginning March 17 until April 17. Drop your artwork off in your school office drop box labeled Strongsville Women’s League Art entries. There will be first, second, and third place prizes in each group of K-1, grades 2-3, and grades 4-5 students. Artwork will be judged and prizes will be awarded on Friday April 21, 2023. Parents of the winners will be contacted by email the week of April 17. Good luck and have fun! Please contact Karen Burgund (kmbrona@aol.com) or Mindy Shirilla (mindyshirilla@sbcglobal.net) with any questions.
Chapman Repeated Resources
Important School Phone Numbers
Main Line: (440) 572-7140
Attendance Line: (440) 572-7140 *choose #2*
Bus Transportation: (440) 572-7060
Clinic: (440) 268-5677
Shared Food Guidelines
The District adheres to guidelines for shared food and snacks so that we can promote safety, consistency, and equal access for the growing number of children who have life-threatening food allergies.
Red, White, Blue Encore Calendar
Students attend Encore Classes (Art, Music, PE) during a specific "color" week. Your child's teacher will share their specific class Encore Schedule with you. (Example: If I have PE on red weeks, I would want to dress appropriately (wear tennis shoes) on the days that are shaded red on the calendar).
PaySchools Online Breakfast/Lunch Payment
PaySchools Central is an online payment platform to help make managing breakfast and lunch and fee payments easier for families. Click below to set up your portal to be used both online and via the mobile app.
Before and After School Child Care
Strongsville City Schools partners with Right at School to provide families with before and after school childcare opportunities. The program is located right here at Chapman! For more information and for program registration, please visit their website.
Program hours: Before school: 7:00 am-8:50 am and After school: 3:25 pm-6:00 pm