Kinsner News
Mr. Diedrick's Newsletter- March 28, 2023
SHS Cheerleading Cheer Camp
Upcoming 6th Graders and Families
Strongsville Middle School is excited to welcome you to 6th grade for the 2023-24 school year!
Mrs. Gerber, your school counselor, has been visiting each elementary school to give students an idea of what to expect at SMS.
On March 31, at 3:00pm the 6th Grade Course Registration Form will be available on the Strongsville Middle School website. Please carefully complete the form with your student. You will choose a music course (Band, Orchestra or Choir). You will also choose either Honors Language Arts or General Language Arts, and Honors Math or General Math. Please be sure to follow the recommendations that current 5th grade teachers have given regarding these courses.
Please complete the registration form by April 9th.
Notes from the Office:
- If you are planning on moving out of district or to a different part of Strongsville over the summer, please reach out to Mrs. Marconi so she can assist in your smooth transition!
- Our lost and found is overflowing! Please stop by the office (or have your child stop by) to check for missing items. We will be donating all leftover items to the local Goodwill in May.
HAPPY FRIDAY KINSNER FAMILIES!
** I hope you all are as EXCITED as I am that SCS Building and Maintenance Experts have been on property removing the last pieces of the old playground equipment!! (Yes! The dome climber is staying
> Installation of our $32,845 Phase 2 Portion of the Renovation Project is slated for Spring Break (pending weather) <—
(Kinsner PTA will be sure to track and share progress!!)
NOW LETS THINK PAST THIS…
We’ve committed to continued trusted support as well as progress so,
—> We listened carefully to the concerns expressed about the use of outside companies who take portions of profits & learned so very much from last year that we are excited to announce that we have scheduled and are ready to attempt our VERY OWN FUN RUN EVENT…
https://tinyurl.com/FunRunPlanningCommittee2023
—> GET EXCITED for ‘Kinsner FUN RUN 2.0 - BUBBLE BLAST’!!!
—> Wednesday, May 17th
—> More Info Coming after Spring Break
** NOW we NEED your HELP to PLAN & EXECUTE SUCCESSFULLY because we’re NOT Paying a Company to assist **
https://tinyurl.com/FunRunPlanningCommittee2023
*** Please take a look at the Google Planning & Support Interest Form above!! ***
(We have LOTS of GREAT IDEAS but the roles need to be shared to be successful together)
-- Our immediate goal for this event will be to raise funds to begin next school year at comfortable margins for the PTA support and events you expect and love!
- We had to make tough budget choices this year & because we opted to keep some favorite activities, we do need to attend to financial preparation for fall support.
+ Our additional goal will be to continue saving for/or completing the Kinsner Playground Improvement Project Phases 3 & 4 with a covered platform, LARGE slide and 2 attached climbing structures.
(Many details to follow)
To make this successful, we need LOADS of help!!!! Please consider YES before assuming NO & try to help out!!!
- We will communicate with & help all committees and volunteers to be successful, but it is impossible for our small leadership team to accomplish this alone -
If we cannot secure enough help for planning and staffing purposes, we will need to table this event for this year.
Thank you for your understanding , excitement & consideration…
We Can’t Wait to Have a BLAST with ALL of YOU!!
Strongsville Women’s League Art Contest for K-5th Grade Students
Spring Test Dates
Here are the Ohio State Test dates for the Spring:
Strongsville Library Happenings
***Please note the following April 2023 events presented by the Strongsville Branch Library. Please call (440) 238-5530 to register or for more information. Customers may also visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org to register and to see more library event information.
*The Administration Building and all Library Branches will be closed on Sunday, April 9th in honor of the Easter Holiday. We will resume normal hours on Monday, April 10th at 9:00 a.m.
Storytimes:
IN-PERSON Storytimes.
Strongsville Branch Library storytimes in-person are in full swing! Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories. No registration needed!
Baby & Me. Birth to 18 months with Caregiver. Mondays / 10:00 – 10:20 a.m.; Thursdays / 10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.
Preschool. Ages 3-5 not yet in Kindergarten with Caregiver. Mondays / 11:30 a.m. – Noon.; Tuesdays / 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.; Tuesdays / 11:30 a.m. – Noon.
Toddler. 19 – 35 months with Caregiver. Wednesdays / 10:00 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.; Wednesdays / 11:30 a.m. – 11:55 a.m.
Family. All Ages with Caregiver. Thursdays / 7:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Seed Library!
To spread knowledge of local food systems, cultivate skills required for sustainable food production, and to help make seeds more accessible to those in the community, the Strongsville Branch Library has partnered with the Cleveland Seed Bank to offer a selection of different varieties of organic, open-pollinated, non-GMO vegetable, herb, & edible flower seeds. Please stop by the Strongsville Branch to pick-up your free seeds! Customers will be able to “check-out” 5 seed packets per month. Please call (440) 238-5530 for more information. This program sponsored by the Friends of Strongsville Branch Library.
Saturday Crafter-noon. Ages 3 and up. Saturday, April 1st / 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
If you’re not sure what to do on the first Saturday afternoon of the month, look no further! Create a one-of-a-kind craft in our storytime room. While supplies last.
Young at Heart. Tuesday, April 4th / 7:00 p.m.
A book club for adults who love Children's and Teen books. The title for our next discussion is Two Degrees by Alan Gratz, 2022.No registration. Everyone Welcome!
British Royal Weddings: Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, and her family. Wednesday, April 5th / 7:00 p.m.
Explore all the pomp and ceremony, all the details about the royal weddings of: Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) and Prince Philip of Greece & Denmark, her sister Princess Margaret, and her children, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward. Our British-born presenter, Julie Koenig, is a keen observer and lifelong student of the British monarchy. She is well-versed in the colorful history and traditions of the British royal family.
Writing Life’s Stories: Memoir Writing Series. Thursdays, April 13th – May 18th / 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Each session of this six-week memoir class includes writing basics, writing exercises, voluntary read-alouds, and homework. We will shake loose all sorts of story ideas, advance our skills, and gain insight by listening to one another's work. This series will cover the topics of challenges, family tales, sense of place, friendship, cultural influences, and personal soundtrack. Presented by author and editor, Laura Grace Weldon. Laura Grace Weldon is a writer, editor, and the author of four books. Her articles, essays and poetry have appeared in a range of commercial and literary publications.
Computer Classes IN PERSON.
Cuyahoga County Public Library offers computer classes for beginners to advanced. Classes are currently being held in-person as well as some VIRTUALLY which requires a web browser and an internet connection. There is no additional software to download. Google Chrome is the recommended browser. A valid email address is required for registration. Registrants will receive an email with a link to join the class at least an hour before the start time. Registration opens 30 days before the start of the class and closes prior to the start of the class. To see a full class list, descriptions, and to register, please visit
https://www.cuyahogalibrary.org/Events/Computer-Classes/2021-Virtual-and-In-Person-classes.aspx
Monday, April 3rd / 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Word 3.
Saturday, April 22nd / 10:00 a.m. – Noon. Publisher.
Audio & Video Studio Orientation. Ages 11 & up. Saturday, April 15th / 10:00 a.m. VIRTUAL OR Monday, April 24th / 7 p.m. IN PERSON.
Have you ever thought about recording your own music, making a video, digitizing memories and more? The Strongsville Branch Library is home to both Audio and Video Recording studios that can help you do just that! You must go through an orientation to use the spaces. Patrons 11 & up can participate in the orientation and must turn in the User Agreement form at the branch for the orientation to count. Register online to attend the virtual or in-person sessions.
Welcome to my Pad! Ages 3 – 6 with a Caregiver. Saturday, April 15th / 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Immerse yourself in frog culture with stories, trivia, and a craft.
Pompom Wreath. Teens Ages 11 – 18. Monday, April 17th / 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Learn two different ways to make easy pompoms and turn them into a decorative wreath!
Design Tips for Planning a Gorgeous Perennial Garden. Tuesday, April 18th / 7:00 p.m.
Cuyahoga County Master Gardeners will present on planning a gardening bed. They will introduce elements of landscape design to help you plan a spectacular, low maintenance perennial bed or border. Sponsored by the Friends of Strongsville Branch Library.
Wednesday Evening Book Discussion. Wednesday, April 19th / 7:00 p.m.
Our Wednesday Evening Book Discussion meets at 7p.m. on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. We welcome all adults interested in reading and discussing great books! Our next discussion title will be The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk of the Strongsville Branch Library
Tree Planting. Thursday, April 20th / 6:00 p.m.
A presentation by professional arborist, speaker, and educator, Alan Siewert. Program co-sponsored by the city of Strongsville Natural Resources Division and the Friends of Strongsville Branch Library.
Blood Drive. Friday, April 21st / 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
In just an hour of your time you can help save up to three lives. Make sure hospital patients get the treatment they need. Donate blood today. For more information or to make an appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org or call the American Red Cross at 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767).
Monday Afternoon Book Discussion. Monday, April 24th / 2:30 - 4 p.m.
The Monday Afternoon Book Discussion meets at 2:30 p.m. in the Library on the 4th Monday of each month. No registration is required. New members always welcome. We welcome all adults interested in reading and discussing great books! Our next discussion title will be All the Flowers in Paris by Sarah Jio. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk.
Roughing it: When Strongsville was a Frontier Town. Tuesday, April 25th / 7:0 p.m.
Former Strongsville Historical Society Historian, Valerie Mattingley, will share this special look at Strongsville as a frontier town. This presentation is not about names and dates and buildings. It is a collection of events that paint a picture of life in the woods and dirt, with wild animals around. We will touch on why people came here, what the journey was like, what it took to hack a town out of the wilderness, how people made a living, and what they did for fun. This program is sponsored by the Strongsville Historical Society. Former
Preschool Science: Dinosaurs. Ages 3 – 5 with a caregiver. Wednesday, April 26th / 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Exploration Station - Dinosaurs Come explore dinosaurs together at hands-on activity stations where you can learn science and math concepts as you play!
A Life in Rock 'n' Roll: The Photography of Pat Johnson. Thursday, April 27th / 7:00 p.m.
Nationally known rock 'n' roll photographer Pat Johnson will share his experiences photographing rock legends. Blue Collar Photographer by Pat Johnson captures a lifetime of shooting music and musicians – a smoke enshrouded Grace Slick, a candid and relaxed David Bowie, a silhouette framed by a full moon of Yoko Ono, a scowling Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys, a straightforward portrait of Tupac Shakur. These iconic shots helped define the oeuvre of the musicians and an entire era of classic rock music. Pat Johnson will share his life in rock 'n' roll. His work is currently housed in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. A book signing will follow the event.
Questions? We Got Answers!!
Important Phone Numbers to Note:
- Attendance Line 440- 572-7003 choose Option 1 for Elementary Schools and then Option 2 for Kinsner
- Mr. Steve Diedrick, Principal 440-572-7120
- Mr. Sam Lawrence, Assistant Principal 440-572-7120
- Ms. Meghan Medlock, Guidance 440-268-5445
- Mrs. Mary Marconi, Secretary 440-268-5400
- Kinsner Clinic 440-268-5916
- Transportation 440-572-7060
Kinsner Elementary
Email: sdiedrick@scsmustangs.org
Website: https://kinsner.strongnet.org/
Location: 19091 Waterford Parkway, Strongsville, OH, USA
Phone: (440)-572-7120
Twitter: @MrDiedrick