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Mustangs in the Middle : BACK to SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
From the Desk of Mrs. Boytim, SMS Principal
We are eager to welcome back all of our students and staff in two short weeks. I hope your summer was spent relaxing and spending time with family and friends.
In this newsletter, you will find important back to school dates, upcoming events and beginning of the year information for all students.
Our office is currently open from 7:30-3:30 Monday-Friday. If you have a need, feel free to call us at 440-572-7090. We will be happy to assist and get back to you as soon as we can.
Also, the publicized schedules and team allocations in Power School are not quite finalized. It is advised that you make note of final schedules and teams on August 13.
To our new families, welcome to SMS! This newsletter is sent out weekly during the school year and provides important information, celebrations and ways for you to stay involved at SMS. We look forward to working with you and your student(s).
Please stay safe and healthy. We will see you soon!
Mrs. Boytim
SMS Administrative Team
Mrs. Jessica Boytim, Principal
Mrs. Jamie Bailey, Assistant Principal
8th Grade Teams
Mrs. Justina Peters, Assistant Principal
7th Grade
SMS School Counselors
Mrs. Elissa Ray
6th Grade Counselor
Mrs. Kristen Gerber
7th Grade Counselor
Mrs. Stacy Pietrocini
8th Grade Counselor
SMS Virtual Tour
6th Grade Orienation- August 13, 2021
Last Names: A-L
- Orientation Time: 9:30 -11:30a.m.
- Orientation Location: Check in at table in SMS cafetera, enter the main doors (students only, parents drop off)
Last Names: M-Z
- Orientation Time: 12:30-2:30p.m.
- Orientation Location: Check in at table in SMS cafetera, enter the main doors (students only, parents drop off)
*An email (letter linked above) was sent to 6th grade families on August 4, 2021, including reminders for orientation, transition information and materials students can bring/drop off at orientation to eliminate the amount of supplies on the first day.
Important Dates for the 21-22 School Year
First Week of School Important Dates
SMS Open House: August 19, 2021 (6:30p.m.-8:30p.m.)
New Students (7th and 8th graders) Orientation- August 12, 2021
Please join us for an upperclassmen new student orientation (this includes students who were on SOLO last year and are returning to in-person learning) on
August 12, from 9-10:30a.m. at SMS.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP.
Students will enter in the main doors, check in and go to the SMS auditorium. Parents can pick students up promptly at 10:30a.m. Students will meet with our administrative team, get a printed schedule, Chromebook, meet peers, get a tour of the building and have the chance to walk their schedule.
We look forward to having you part of our school family and meeting you soon!
7/8th Grade Chromebook Pick-Up- August 12, 2021
If you are unavailable to pick up your Chromebook on this day or attend orientation, students will have the opportunity to get their computer during the first week of school.
Announcements & Reminders
School Supply List
Beginning of the Year Office Hours
Hours: 7:30-3:30
SMS School Hours
School Day Starts: 7:55 a.m.
School Day Ends: 3:00p.m.
Lockers and Locks
Lockers will be assigned on the first day. Students may use their Bookbag to carry their school supplies throughout the first day, ONLY, until they are assigned their permanent locker.
*Students taking PE need to supply their own lock for their PE locker.
Breakfast/Lunches
All students will be given the option to partake in free lunch at SMS this year. Students will be able to go through the lunch line and obtain the school provided lunch, at no charge. Please note that all extras, such as ice cream, water bottle, snacks, chips, etc... will be available at a cost.
Chromebook Cases
If a student lost theirs and need a new one, we can provide one at cost or they can purchase their own at a retail store.
New Students to the district will receive a case.
Team Assignments
SMS Athletics (7/8th Graders)
SMS Families,
All athletic information can be found on here: Athletic Newsletter link, in the shortcuts on the SMS home page. Please see below for information for the start of the season in August. Please contact Mr. Ryan Mester, with additional questions at rmester@scsmustangs.org. Thank you.
Football
- Contacts:
- SMS (7-8) Chris Miller cmiller@nebancorp.com
- SHS (9) Lou Cirino lcirino@scsmustangs.org
- Sign-Up: fill out the form linked to sign up to get information for summer and next season. This is for grades 7-9 next year.
- Google Classroom: 7-8 Graders for next year join the SMS Football Google Classroom code: ioborqu
Volleyball
- Contacts:
- SMS (7) Alex Weimken wiemken.alex@gmail.com
- SMS (8) Nicole Morris nickimorris121@gmail.com
- SHS (9) T.R. Harker THarker@swgeneral.com
- Sign-Up: fill out the form linked to sign up to get information for summer and next season. This is for grades 7-9 next year.
Cross Country
- Contacts:
- SMS (7-8 boys & girls) Danielle Blackman dblackman@scsmustangs.org
- SHS Girls: John Syroney jsyroney@scsmustangs.org
- SHS Boys: TBD
- Information Document (everything you need for SMS XC)
Boys Basketball
- Contact:
- SHS: Kevin Sapara ksapara@scsmustangs.org
Girls Basketball
- Contact:
- SHS: Dawn Thall dthall@scsmustangs.org
Wrestling
- Contact:
- SMS & SHS Adam Cletzer acletzer@scsmustangs.org
Track & Field
- Contact:
- SMS (7-8 boys & girls): Danielle Blackman dblackman@scsmustangs.org
- SHS Boys: Chris Koval ckoval@scsmustangs.org
- SHS Girls: John Syroney jsyroney@scsmustangs.org
Transportation
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Strongsville Middle School
Mrs. Boytim: jboytim@scsmustangs.org
Mrs. Peters: jpeters@scsmustangs.org
Mrs. Bailey: jbailey@scsmustangs.org
Counselors:
Mrs. Ray (6): eray@scsmustangs.org
Mrs. Gerber (7): kgerber@scsmustangs.org
Mrs. Pietrocini (8): spietrocini@scsmustangs.org
Website: https://www.strongnet.org/Domain/411
Location: 13200 Pearl Road, Strongsville, OH, USA
Phone: 440-572-7090
Twitter: @mrsboytim