Kinsner News
Mr. Diedrick's Newsletter- March 17, 2023
Stephanie Scholtz Scholarship
Stephanie Scholtz was a Strongsville student who was persistent, caring, and rose above all of her many challenges. Each year, we honor a graduating senior with the Stephanie Scholtz Scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded to a student who is receiving special education support and displays the same qualities as Stephanie. The recipient of the scholarship will have the opportunity to use the funds to pursue their goals after high school.
The link below has the Google order form. Please complete a separate form for each item that you are interested in. For example, if you want to order 2 shirts, please complete 2 forms. Orders need to be completed by 3/24/2023 and money does need to be paid by March 31st for all orders to be processed.
Strongsville Women’s League Art Contest for K-5th Grade Students
Friendly Reminder that the DEADLINE to order 5th Grade Graduation T-Shirts is THIS FRIDAY! That’s tomorrow!
These awesome T-shirts not only commemorate our students time at Kinsner but also are worn for one of the 5th grade class pictures and often for other events at the end of the 5th grade year.
All order forms AND payment must be received no later than Friday, March 10th!
Please note that ordering is a TWO STEP process. Please complete both steps when ordering.
STEP 1 – Please provide student info and T-shirt size via Google Form by clicking on this LINK.
STEP 2 – Please send payment via Venmo, OR cash/check sent into the school and turned into your student’s teacher.
If you have any questions or need any assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to Megan Gupko at megan.e.gupko@gmail.com or Becky Therrien at beckytherrien@hotmail.com
I will update the orders again this Friday and we will see where we are at. Almost done with this one and Becky and I really appreciate all the help you have provided to us in getting these orders in! Let us know if you have any questions at all!
Parent Support Meeting! March 23, 2023
Come learn all that Connecting for Kids can offer you and your child!
Connecting for Kids is a resource that provides education and support for families with a concern about their child. They can help with many types of concerns-from understanding a new diagnosis to family challenges like divorce, behaviors, anxiety, ADHD and many others.
They offer free services and programs to any family who has a child/children between birth-12 years old.
A member of Connecting for Kids will be joining us on Thursday, March 23, 2023 from 6:30-7:30 PM at Strongsville Administrative Offices ( Cook Ave, 44136) They will share information about all of their services, programs and resources. They offer individual family support as well as many group activities and programs.
For more info please see : https://www.connectingforkids.org
Please RSVP to Teresa Karsnak at tkarsnak@scsmustangs.org by March 21st.
SHS JUNIOR CAL KLINZING’S CAMPAIGN TO RAISE MONEY FOR LLS
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