Whitney's Galaxy Gazette
Mr. Stacho's Newsletter - December 6, 2019
We're Out Of This World!
Storytime with Mr. Stacho
PTA Holiday Shoppe is Coming!
2019 Holiday Shoppe
Whitney PTA is putting on this fun event for students so they can shop for their loved ones. We need a lot of volunteers to run the shoppe, please sign up using the link below and be ready to have a great time! Thank you, Jenn Caldwell
Yankee Candle backorders have been delivered to Whitney
Student Council News!
December 6th: Animal Day (Animal clothing, ears, prints: No costumes or toys)
December 13th: Hat Day
December 19: Ugly Sweater Day
December 1-19 we will have a Winter Clothing Drive. Please bring in new or gently used winter coats, gloves, hats, scarves, and boots. Donation boxes will be located in the Media Center.
Our Student Council members will be participating in the Care Card Project through Southwest General Hospital in which they will make uplifting holiday cards for patients.
A message from our guidance counselor, Mr. Schibley
Winter Reminders
Please also remind your children that they are NOT to pick up snow or ice at school, during recess, or at bus stops. Snowball fights are fun when at home with a few close friends or family, but at school, at the bus stop, during recess, etc., throwing snow often results in someone getting hurt. We appreciate your help in supporting us in our efforts to keep everyone safe by having this conversation with your children. Thanks so much.
Pizza Friday is back!
Strongsville Public Library News
**All Library Branches and Administration will be closed on Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th for the Christmas Holiday. We will resume normal hours on Thursday, December 26th at 9:00 a.m.
**All Library Branches and Administration will be closed on Tuesday, December 31st and Wednesday, January 1st for the New Year’s Holiday. We will resume normal hours on Thursday, January 2nd at 9:00 a.m.
Year-Round Story Times!
Cuyahoga County Public Library offers story time sessions year-round for children Birth to Age 5. Our story times are on hiatus for the month of December. We will resume Winter Storytimes in January of 2020. Please call the library or stop by the Children’s Desk for more information.
State of the Art Recording Studio Open to the Public!
The Strongsville Branch Library has Audio and Video Recording Studios open to the public. Customers interested in using Garage Band, iMovie, and the Adobe Suite to create sound recordings, video recordings, and more are welcome to sign-up for studio time up to one week in advance. In order to use the studio, customers must first attend an orientation session. Drop-in orientations will be held on Tuesdays - Audio studio orientation from 2:30-3:00 p.m. Video studio orientation from 3:00-3:30 p.m. and Saturdays, Audio studio orientation from 9:30-10:00 a.m. and Video studio orientation from 10:00-10:30 a.m. No registration is needed. Please show up on time for these orientations. For more information on the studio and how to book studio time, please call (440) 238-5530.
Ohio Means Jobs. Tuesdays / 9 – 5:30 p.m.
An Ohio Means Jobs Employment Specialist is available for job placement and individualized job planning services. Please call ahead to confirm the Job Specialist's availability.
What is a DO and Osteopathic manipulative treatment? Tuesday, December 3rd / 7:00 p.m.
Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is a series of hands-on techniques used by osteopathic doctors to help diagnose illness or injury and facilitate your body’s natural tendency toward self–healing. Ashley C. Fuentes, MS, DO of Southwest General, will discuss osteopathic medicine & the many benefits of OMT.
Great Lakes Puppet Theater. Saturday, December 7th / 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
The magic of puppetry and classic storytelling will come alive with Great Lakes Puppet Theater's performance of Little Red Riding Hood and The Shoemaker and the Elf. Sponsored by the Friends of Strongsville Library.
Teen Craft Buffet. For Teens in Grades 6 – 12. Monday, December 9th / 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Ever wonder what we do with leftover materials from library craft programs? Now’s your chance to find out! All materials will be provided. Just bring your creative ideas.
Winter Pajama Party. All Ages with Parent or Caregiver. Thursday, December 12th / 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Join us for a snuggly wuggly Pajama Storytime. All should wear your comfy pjs as we read nighty night stories, do a small craft, and relax with cookies and milk.
Just4You Student Friends. Ages 10-18. Saturday, December 14th / 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Get involved at the branch and connect with your community.
Holly Jolly Singalong with the Cleveland Fleaharmonics. Tuesday, December 17th / 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Come join the Cleveland Fleaharmonics Ukulele Ensemble for a merry evening of music and fun. We’ll be sharing lots of favorite songs - Deck the Halls, Frosty the Snowman, Jingle Bell Rock, and many more! If you play the ukulele, you are invited to bring your instrument and join the band as
Wednesday Evening Book Discussion. Wednesday, December 18th / 7:00 p.m.
Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. New Members Welcome! For this month, we are reading Everything Here is Beautiful by Mira Lee. Books can be picked up at the check-out desk. Registration for this program is not needed. Join us for an evening of great discussion!
American Red Cross Blood Drive. Friday, December 20th / 10:15 a.m. – 3:15 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 (216) 431-3010.