Mustang Moments
Strongsville City Schools News (2019-20 Vol 4, Iss 4)
We Are Strongsville
IN THIS ISSUE - September 6, 2019
Important Dates to Remember
60 Seconds with the Superintendent
Military Night at SHS Football Game (Fri. 9/20)
Mustangs Online Team Shop - Order NOW through September 8th
“Heard Around Town” on SCS Website
Mustang Spotlight - Mrs. Lynne Wilson, Teacher & Intervention Specialist at the Early Learning Preschool
Theresa Buzzelli (SHS Class of 2015) Featured in Times Square Video
SHS Cheerleaders Fundraiser - TOMORROW (Sat. 9/7)
Strongsville Athletic Boosters Make Donation for Student Free Admission
Strongsville Instrumental Boosters Fundraiser - Mattress Sale TOMORROW (Sat. 9/7)
Team Strongsville Tailgate + Mustangs First Home Football Game (Fri. 9/13)
Princess (& Prince) Tea (Sat. 9/21)
SCS Wellness Fair (Sat. 10/26)
Parent Support Meeting (Thu. 9/19)
Online Ticketing for Mustangs Athletic Events
Strongsville Athletic Boosters Car Raffle
SHS Boys Soccer Fundraiser at Raising Cane’s (Mon. 9/16)
Strongsville Construction at Intersection of Pearl Rd. & Royalton Rd.
Stay Safe. Speak Up!
Community Events
Important Dates to Remember
Monday, September 9
Strongsville High School Fall Picture Day
Wednesday, September 11 - 7:00pm
Beginning Band and Orchestra Parent Meeting
SHS Auditorium
Thursday, September 12
Kinsner Elementary Fall Picture Day
Surrarrer Elementary Fall Picture Day
Friday, September 13 - 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Team Strongsville Community Tailgate
SHS Parking Lot Next to Pat Catan Stadium
(SHS Varsity Football vs. Brecksville-Broadview Hts. - 7pm)
Wednesday, September 18
Muraski Fall Picture Day
Wednesday, September 18 - 7:00pm
SHS Meet the Choirs Night
Strongsville High School Auditorium
Thursday, September 19 - 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Parent Support Meeting
SCS Administrative Offices (18199 Cook Ave.)
Thursday, September 19 - 7:00pm
Strongsville Board of Education Meeting
SCS Administrative Offices (18199 Cook Ave.)
60 SECONDS WITH THE SUPERINTENDENT
In this week’s “60 Seconds with the Superintendent,” Mrs. Jenni Pelko, Assistant Superintendent, provides an overview of our District’s new instructional plan. “The Model Mustang” incorporates five competencies being developed in our students on a daily basis in classrooms. Click HERE for this week’s episode to learn more about “The Model Mustang.”
MILITARY NIGHT AT SHS FOOTBALL GAME (FRI. 9/20)
Join us for a special night of Mustangs Football on Friday, September 20. The Mustangs take on the Shaker Hts. Raiders at 7:00pm on Serpentini Field at Pat Catan Stadium and it is also Military Appreciation Night. Strongsville will be wearing commemorative camouflage uniforms, courtesy of the Ohio National Guard and members of the military (both active and retired) will have free admission to the game. We want to recognize members of all military branches throughout the night. If you know someone who is serving, or has served our country, please have them complete this form.
MUSTANGS ONLINE TEAM SHOP - ORDER NOW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 8TH
Get your Strongsville Mustangs "Back to School" gear, NOW through September 8th, at the online team shop. T-Shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, and MORE - including personalized and sport-specific items - may be found HERE . Add to your “Green & White” wardrobe TODAY!
“HEARD AROUND TOWN” ON SCS WEBSITE
Have you heard something that you want more clarification about concerning Strongsville City Schools? Share your questions with us, we're happy to provide information to clear up any misconceptions! Visit the new “Heard Around Town” link on the main page at www.strongnet.org or click HERE to submit your question.
MUSTANG SPOTLIGHT - MRS. LYNNE WILSON, TEACHER & INTERVENTION SPECIALIST AT THE EARLY LEARNING PRESCHOOL
Mrs. Lynne Wilson (“Miss Lynne”) is a classroom teacher and intervention specialist at our Early Learning Preschool. She is in her 9th year working for our District after previously working in Avon and Cleveland. Miss Lynne has earned both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Ashland University.
“I love building relationships with my students and their families. It's always exciting to see the amazing growth that takes place over a school year. One of the best parts of teaching preschool is that everything is new and exciting to them. I can see the amazement in their eyes when we conduct an experiment or they learn to count to 100. I love all of their energy,” says Miss Lynne.
She adds, “Our Early Learning Preschool has an incredibly positive and accepting atmosphere. Everyone here shows passion for their job and compassion for the families that we serve. I also love that every day is a new adventure and it never gets dull or boring.”
Thank you Miss Lynne for helping our ‘Mini Mustangs’ to develop their skills in preschool and preparing them for their very important transition to Kindergarten! #WeAreStrongsville
THERESA BUZZELLI (SHS CLASS OF 2015) FEATURED IN TIMES SQUARE VIDEO
Congratulations to Theresa Buzzelli (SHS Class of 2015) - she will be featured on the big screen in the heart of New York City as part of the National Down Syndrome Society's (NDSS) annual video. This video features children, teens, and adults with Down Syndrome working and learning alongside family and friends. Theresa's photo was selected from over 3,000 worldwide entries to NDSS. Theresa loves to be on stage, including singing, dancing, and performing with a local Improv troupe. Theresa also works at Chick-fil-A in Strongsville - be sure to congratulate her the next time you see her! #foreveramustang
SHS CHEERLEADERS FUNDRAISER - TOMORROW (SAT. 9/7)
Join the Mustangs cheerleaders in a FUNDrive by donating clothes, shoes, and more. This is a fundraising opportunity for our cheer team, based on the amount of items donated. Look for the U-Haul truck in the Strongsville High School parking lot TOMORROW (Sat. 9/7) from 9am-11am and bring clothing, shoes, bedding, towels, household accessories, toys and games. Click HERE for additional information on this fundraiser. Thank you and GO MUSTANGS!
(photo credit: Scott Mayberry)
STRONGSVILLE ATHLETIC BOOSTERS MAKE DONATION FOR STUDENT FREE ADMISSION
Special thanks to the Strongsville Athletic Boosters for making a generous donation to allow Strongsville students to attend home athletic contests for FREE for the 2019-20 school year (excluding varsity football, varsity basketball, and OHSAA tournaments). Students, make sure to show your student ID or wear your Mustangs gear for free admission at the gate and cheer on our Mustang student-athletes throughout the year!
STRONGSVILLE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC BOOSTERS FUNDRAISER - MATTRESS SALE TOMORROW (SAT. 9/7)
The annual Strongsville Instrumental Music Boosters Mattress sale will take place in the Strongsville High School Cafeteria TOMORROW (Sat. 9/7) from 10:00am to 5:00pm. All proceeds from the sale benefit the Strongsville City Schools Band and Orchestra Programs. This is a great time to purchase name brand mattresses of all sizes, including for RV's and boats, and bed-in-a-box. FREE DELIVERY to anywhere in the United States (including Hawaii)! Prices are very competitive compared to box retailers with additional discounts for military personnel, first responders, and SCS staff. This is a great time to replace that old, worn mattress, or to help college students upgrade from their uncomfortable dorm beds (delivered directly to them). Click HERE for the fundraiser details.
TEAM STRONGSVILLE TAILGATE + MUSTANGS FIRST HOME FOOTBALL GAME (FRI. 9/13)
The Strongsville Mustangs varsity football team plays its first home game of the season on Friday, September 13th at 7pm. The Mustangs battle the Bees from Brecksville-Broadview Hts. on Serpentini Field at Pat Catan Stadium. Don't miss the Team Strongsville Community Tailgate beginning at 5pm in the parking lot next to the stadium. Click HERE for more information on this great event to kickoff the first Mustangs home game.
PRINCESS (& PRINCE) TEA (SAT. 9/21)
Join Strongsville High School’s Show Choir, Mustang Express, for this fun family event. Kids of all ages are invited to spend the afternoon hanging out with their favorite Disney characters. A musical show will be followed by tea and cookies with your favorite characters. Bring your camera for royal photo opportunities!
Click HERE for registration information.
SCS WELLNESS FAIR (SAT. 10/26)
The Strongsville Middle School Wellness Department presents the 2nd Annual Wellness Fair on Saturday, October 26th from 10:00am - 1:00pm at Strongsville Middle School. This Wellness Fair will provide health screenings, educational information, and related wellness activities for the entire family. If you are part of an organization - or know of any organizations - that would like to participate and promote products/companies at this event, please contact the SMS Wellness Department at scswellness@scsmustangs.org. Click HERE for the event flyer.
PARENT SUPPORT MEETING (THU. 9/19)
Meet our District’s Special Education leadership team at the upcoming Parent Support Meeting on Thursday, September 19 from 4:30pm - 5:30pm at the SCS Administrative Offices (18199 Cook Ave.). This meeting will also feature a presentation about “Zones of Regulation” to assist students with behaviors and feelings. Please RSVP to Teresa Karsnak, Parent Mentor (440.572.6593 / tkarsnak@scsmustangs.org) if you plan to attend.
ONLINE TICKETING FOR MUSTANG ATHLETICS
Online ticketing is now available for Mustangs athletic events! Tickets may be purchased in advance for home events by clicking HERE. This site also works with other schools in our conference for online tickets for their events as well. Not a fan of technology? No worries - fans can still purchase tickets at the gate. With online ticketing, fans are able to use credit and debit cards for purchases, and - new this season - will also be able to use credit cards at the gate. As this new system is being implemented, please allow for some delays. If you have any questions with the online ticketing process, please contact the Athletic Department at 440.572.7102. GO MUSTANGS!
STRONGSVILLE ATHLETIC BOOSTERS CAR RAFFLE
Don’t miss out on your chance to win a 2019 Chevy Trax, donated by Serpentini Chevrolet of Strongsville. Strongsville Athletic Boosters are now selling raffle tickets with the drawing to be held during the October 4, 2019 SHS Varsity Football game on Serpentini Field at Pat Catan Stadium. Tickets may be purchased for $20 each - and only 3,000 will be sold. Tickets may be purchased in the Strongsville High School Athletic Department and Strongsville Middle School Main Office during regular school hours. In addition, tickets will be sold by our student athletes throughout the city and at various community events. All raffle proceeds benefit the Strongsville City School’s Excellence in Athletics Turf Project and our District’s sports programs. Thanks to Serpentini Chevrolet for their generous donation!
SHS BOYS SOCCER FUNDRAISER AT RAISING CANE’S - MON. 9/16
Don’t miss out on your chance to enjoy a great meal and help support the Strongsville High School Boys Soccer Team. Visit Raising Cane’s in Strongsville (14356 Pearl Rd.) on Monday, September 16th between 11:00am and 9:00pm. Just mention the SHS Boys Soccer Team when you order and 15% of your purchase will be donated back to this organization. HERE is the link for a great opportunity to help support these student-athletes!
CITY OF STRONGSVILLE - CONSTRUCTION AT INTERSECTION OF ROUTES 42/82
Message from the City of Strongsville/Strongsville Police Department: Construction is scheduled to begin at the intersection of Routes 82 (Royalton Rd.) & 42 (Pearl Rd.) - Strongsville’s center of town - on Monday, August 26th. It will continue at least until the end of November. During the process, there will be times when all of the crosswalks will be closed at this intersection. Traffic will be backed up due to lane closures. We will do everything we can to keep traffic flowing as efficiently as possible, but backups will happen. Bus schedules may also be impacted because of traffic congestion.
STAY SAFE. SPEAK UP!
Strongsville City Schools encourages students, teachers, staff, parents, and other members of our community to report any instances of potential violence, bullying, self-harm or any other issue where students may be at risk. The Stay Safe. Speak Up! link is located in the shortcuts along the right hand side on the homepage of the District website (www.strongnet.org). It can also be found on the homepage of each of our individual building websites. Reporting incidents can be made anonymously online or through a toll free number (1-866-listen2me / 1-866-547-8362).
COMMUNITY EVENTS
“Meet the Candidates” Night - Mon. 9/9 - 6:00pm
Want to learn more about the candidates running for Strongsville City Council and Strongsville Board of Education? All four wards for City Council are contested and five residents are running to fill three Board of Education seats in November. “Meet the Candidates” Night is being hosted by the Strongsville Women’s League on Monday, September 9 at 6:00pm at the Ehrnfelt Recreation Center (18100 Royalton Rd.). Candidates will be responding to questions submitted by the audience. The event will be moderated by a member of the League of Women Voters. Click HERE for the event flyer.
Strongsville City Club “Breakfast on the Covered Bridge” - Sunday, 9/15
Spend a beautiful fall morning in the Cleveland Metroparks and enjoy a delicious breakfast with family, friends, and neighbors at the annual Strongsville City Club “Breakfast on the Covered Bridge.” The event takes place on Sunday, September 15 from 7:30am - 12:30pm. “Breakfast on the Covered Bridge” is one of the major fundraising events for the Strongsville City Club, who support numerous Strongsville projects and were recognized this past year as the Best Supporting Organization of the Special Olympics in the State of Ohio.
LOCATION: Walter F. Ehrnfelt Covered Bridge in the Cleveland Metroparks (corner of Whitney Road and Valley Parkway). FREE Parking with Shuttle Bus from RTA Park-N-Ride / FREE Shuttle Bus to Covered Bridge and Back
ADMISSION: Adult Donation: $8.00 Advance / $9.00 Day of Breakfast; Kids 10 & Under: $5.00 Advance / $6.00 Day of Breakfast
ADVANCE TICKET SALES: Tickets are available at the Ehrnfelt Recreation Center and from Strongsville City Club Members. For additional information call Bill Ritchie at 440.238.5770 or visit https://www.strongsvillecityclub.com/breakfast-on-the-bridge
Velosano Trike & Bike - Sat. 9/28
Don’t miss “Trike & Bike” benefitting Velosano Kids - a community initiative that gives kids ages 3-12 the opportunity to ride their bikes and fundraise to support pediatric cancer research at Cleveland Clinic Children’s. “Trike & Bike” will take place on Saturday, September 28 at 9:00am at Volunteer Park (21410 Lunn Rd.). Click HERE for additional registration information or visit give.ccf.org/strongsville.
Teen Driver Safety Billboard Contest
Attention high school students - design artwork for a billboard promoting teen driver safety and have a chance to win $500! The winning artwork will also be displayed on billboards across Cuyahoga County during Teen Driver Safety Week (October 20-26). Artwork can be drawn, painted or graphically designed. Click HERE for additional information, including official rules and the permission slip. All students MUST submit a permission slip in order for their artwork to be considered. Deadline for entries is 10/1/19.
gOH Run Kids Running Fun program for fall 2019
Help your child gain confidence and build their fitness and character with the gOH Running Program. The program runs September 4 - October 24. Click HERE for additional details and to register.
Ehrnfelt Recreation Center Fall Programs
Don’t miss your chance to sign up for great youth recreation and enrichment programs this fall at the Ehrnfelt Recreation Center. Programs include yoga, creating mobile games, and a pony camp! Click HERE for all of the programs offered. Call 440.580.3260 or visit the Recreation Center to register.
Healthy Kids Running Series
Join the “Healthy Kids Running Series” on Sundays at the Westlake Recreation Center. Events take place beginning Sunday, September 15. Click HERE for additional details and registration information.
Strongsville Chamber of Commerce
Please note the following upcoming events hosted by the Strongsville Chamber of Commerce. Registration is required for all events. Please call 440.238.3366 to register or for more information. Those interested in the following events may also visit www.strongsvillechamber.com to register and to see additional event information.
September Business Luncheon (Event Center at the Ehrnfelt Recreation/Senior Center)
“Get to Know Your 2019 Candidates for City Council & School Board”
Tuesday, September 17th, 11:15am-1:00pm
51st Annual Chamber Golf Outing (Shale Creek Golf Course)
Friday, September 20th, 9:00am-5:30pm
Strongsville Library
Please note the following September 2019 events at the Strongsville Branch Library. Registration is required for most events. 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.
All branches of Cuyahoga County Public Library will be closed September 1 – 2 for the Labor Day Holiday. We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, September 3rd.
Year-Round Story Times!
Cuyahoga County Public Library offers story time sessions year-round for children Birth to Age 5. Our story times are in full swing for the Fall. 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.
Just4You Student Friends. Ages 10-18. Saturday, September 7th / 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Get involved at the branch and connect with your community.
Bomb City, USA: The Danny Greene Era. Thursday, September 12th / 7:00 p.m.
Join us as local historian and master storyteller, Dennis Sutcliffe, shares this presentation on the Cleveland mob wars. Danny Greene and John Nardi tried to muscle in on the Cleveland Mob’s operations. The result was a bloody mob war that left Cleveland with the moniker “Bomb City USA!”
Parkfit Mall Walkers Wellness Talk: Eating to Stay Healthy. Tuesday, September 17th at 10:00 a.m.
Join us the third Tuesday of each month for this special wellness talk sponsored by Southwest Hospital. Join Wendy Zullo from Lifeworks of Southwest to learn about what you should be eating in order to stay healthy, have energy, and feel your best! The ParkFit Mall Walkers Club is a combined effort of Southwest General and SouthPark Mall in Strongsville. The Club provides an opportunity for community residents to improve their health by walking for exercise in a safe interesting and climate-controlled facility. Walk at the mall first then come over to the Library for this informative wellness talk! For more information call (440) 816-4037.
Teen Trivia Night. Ages 12 – 18. Tuesday, September 17th / 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Calling all Teen trivia buffs! Compete in six, ten-question rounds to win great prizes. Play solo or with a team of up to 4 players. Light refreshments will be served. Participants may be recorded and/or surveyed to capture program's effectiveness. More information can be found at cuyahogalibrary.org/parent-options. All participants must complete a Release & Hold Harmless form.
Good Morning, Strongsville Speaker Series: Cooking for One. Wednesday, September 18th / 10:00 a.m.
Please join us for our bi-monthly Good Morning Strongsville Speaker Series. Each month we bring a special speaker of interest to seniors and residents of Strongsville. Our next speaker will be Judy Steffes, registered dietitian from Southwest General. Join us for a class on how to cook for one or two without sacrificing health or taste! Refreshments served.
Wednesday Evening Book Discussion. Wednesday, September 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 Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan. 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!
Toddler Fair. Children Ages 19 – 25 months with a Caregiver. Friday, September 20th / 10:00 a.m. – Noon.
Join us for a morning of hands-on sensory activities using common household objects. No registration required.
Friends of Strongsville Library Fall Book Sale Member Preview. Saturday, September 21st / 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Book Sale Open to the Public Saturday, Saturday, September 21st / 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Friends’ memberships will be available for $8.00 at the door and are good for one year. Lots of books for sale - for all ages! Fiction, non-fiction, audio visual materials, magazines & more!
Friends of Strongsville Library Fall Bag of Books Sale. Sunday, September 22nd / 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Bring your own reusable shopping bag that is no larger than 15x15 inches and fill it for only $1 dollar. Our plastic bags will be available at the sale if needed.
Monday, September 23rd / 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The bag sale will conclude on Monday. Fill a Friends' provided bag with books for only 50 cents! While Supplies Last!
Monday Afternoon Book Discussion. Monday, September 23rd / 2:30 p.m. Meets the 4th Monday of each month.
New Members Welcome! Our next discussion title will be Clock Dance by Anne Tyler. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk. Join us for great discussion!
Fractured Fairy Tales: Family Story Time. All Ages. Wednesday, September 25th / 7:00 – 7:45 p.m.
Come in and hear new twists on some classic tales from a wolf with a bad cold to Goldilocks visiting three dinosaurs. Plus have a chance to create your own fractured tale. Registration required.
Computer Classes
Cuyahoga County Public Library offers computer classes for beginners to advanced users. Many of our classes offer Northstar Digital Literacy Certification. All classes are free. Registration begins 30 days before each class date. Classes are for adults age 18 and over. To see a full class list, descriptions, and to register, please visit https://www.cuyahogalibrary.org/Events/Computer-Classes.aspx
Here are the upcoming classes:
Thursday, September 26th / 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Word 1.
Thursday, September 26th / 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Word 2.
Friday, September 27th / 10:00 a.m. – Noon. Word 3.
Saturday, September 28th / 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Word Review.
American Red Cross Blood Drive. Friday, September 27th / 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.
Impacts of Sugar. Monday, September 30th / 7:00 p.m.
This program will be presented by Strongsville Heinen's Dietitian and Wellness Consultant, Debbie Piper RD, LDN. She will share information on the impact of sugar and its significance in your diet.
Stay Connected with Strongsville City Schools
Strongsville High School * Muraski Elementary *
Strongsville Middle School * Surrarrer Elementary *
Chapman Elementary * Whitney Elementary *
Kinsner Elementary * Early Learning Preschool
Website: www.strongnet.org
Location: Strongsville City Schools, 18199 Cook Avenue, Strongsville, OH, United States
Phone: (440) 572-7000
Facebook: facebook.com/strongsvillecs
Twitter: @strongsvillecs