Mustang Moments
Strongsville City Schools News (2018-19 Vol 3, Iss 1)
Strong Schools. Strong Community. Strongsville.
IN THIS ISSUE - August 17, 2018
Important Dates to Remember
60 Seconds with the Superintendent
#MustangsFirstDay & ‘1st Day of School’ Signs
Join the SCS Crew
Immunization Requirements for 7th & 12th Graders for the 2018-19 School Year
Bus Drivers Wanted
Important Update for SHS Football Reserved Seat Ticket Sales
Unified Classroom is Coming Soon!
Mustangs Team Shop (through Aug. 26)
Chipotle Fundraiser for the Strongsville Instrumental Music Boosters (8/28, 4-8pm)
Athletic Boosters Membership Drive
Team Strongsville Tailgate & 1st Mustangs Football Game - Fri. 8/24
Stay Safe. Speak Up!
Community Events
DID YOU KNOW?
The fall sports season is underway for our middle school and high school teams. Athletic events are great opportunities for the Strongsville community to connect with our schools and cheer on our talented student-athletes at very high levels of middle school and high school competition. Sports are a fantastic way for our students to develop life skills, such as time management, self-confidence, teamwork, and more! Our District is proud of our student-athletes and coaches and wish them well in their respective seasons.
Important Dates to Remember
Monday, August 20
First Day of School (1st - 9th Grade + KG Orientation)
Monday, August 20 - 6:00pm (Session 1) & 7:00pm (Session 2)
Preschool Open House
* Families should attend the Open House at the same building (Lunn Rd. or Chapman Elementary) that their child is enrolled for the 2018-19 school year
Tuesday, August 21
First Day of School (10th - 12th Grades + Kindergarten students)
Wednesday, August 22
First Day of School (Early Learning Preschool)
Monday, August 27
Elementary Open Houses
Tuesday, August 28 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Strongsville Middle School Open House (6th Grade)
Wednesday, August 29 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Strongsville Middle School Open House (7th & 8th Grade)
Thursday, August 30 - 6:30pm - 8:50pm
Strongsville High School Open House
60 SECONDS WITH THE SUPERINTENDENT
”What did you do over summer vacation?” This is a question our students, teachers, and staff will be answering over the next couple of days, as connections are once again made in all of our schools. More than 300 teachers spent part of their summer in training sessions for the District’s new Learning Management System (LMS). In this back to school edition of “60 Seconds with the Superintendent,” we visit with Ms. Vicki Turner, Director of Instructional Technology. She shares with us how the technology department has been spending their summer making sure things are ready for the upcoming school year, including these LMS teacher training sessions. Click HERE for this week’s episode.
#MUSTANGSFIRSTDAY & ‘1ST DAY OF SCHOOL’ SIGNS
We want to see pictures of students celebrating their first day of school! To help with your first day pictures, we have created printable signs for your students. Click HERE for signs for all of our grades and schools. No matter how you are documenting the memories of the first day of school, make sure you tag your posts with #MustangsFirstDay. Good luck to all of our students on this very special day of the school year!
JOIN THE SCS CREW!
Attention parents of middle school and high school students:
SCS Crew is looking for new members. The Crew is a talented team of video production members! Students in SCS Crew have the opportunity to be a part of the team that records district events throughout the school year - sports, concerts, Board of Education meetings, SHS Commencement, and MORE - for YouTube and our Strongsville City Schools TV channel. Interested students should contact Scott Benson (440.572.7032 / sbenson@scsmustangs.org). Click HERE for a video about SCS Crew!
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR 7TH & 12TH GRADE STUDENTS FOR THE 2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR
Please remember, 7th & 12th grade students have to meet immunization requirements from the Ohio Department of Health. 7th and 12th graders will need to show proof of having received these vaccines before they can return to school for the 2018-19 school year (exemptions are provided for under law, call for more information).
Click HERE for the form to confirm immunizations for 7th graders
Click HERE for the form to confirm immunizations for 12th graders
Section 3313.671 of the Ohio Revised Code states that students who do not provide documentation of this immunization will be excluded from school on the 15th day after entrance, until proof is provided.
BUS DRIVERS WANTED
Applications are now being accepted for substitute bus drivers in our District. We are looking for motivated, energetic, part-time professional substitute drivers. This position features great pay, flexible hours, and is very rewarding. Requires CDL Class B, SP Endorsement, with training available. Please visit the Human Resources section of the Strongsville City Schools website (www.strongnet.org) or call 440.572.7060.
IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR SHS FOOTBALL RESERVED SEAT TICKET SALES
Please note the following change for reserved seat tickets for Mustangs football games this season. Reserved tickets will NOT be sold at the ticket windows on the night of home football games. For those fans interested in purchasing reserved seat tickets, please visit the Athletic Office at the high school from 7:00am - 3:00pm, Monday through Friday. For additional questions, contact the Athletic Department at 440.572.7102.
UNIFIED CLASSROOM IS COMING SOON!
Powerschool (PASS) has new resources for parents that are accessible through its new Unified Classroom. Powerschool's Unified Classroom will be replacing the traditional Parent Portal. Unified Classroom is filled with helpful, new features such as attached assignments and enhanced communication tools. Parents will be receiving more information, including parent access instructions, within the next couple of weeks.
MUSTANGS TEAM SHOP (THROUGH AUG. 26)
Great back-to-school Mustangs gear is now available! Visit https://strongsville2018.itemorder.com and choose from short and long sleeve t's, hoodies, sweatshirts, golf shirts, 1/4 zip jackets, and baseball caps. Items are available for order through Sunday, August 26. GO MUSTANGS!
CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER FOR THE STRONGSVILLE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC BOOSTERS (TUE. 8/28, 4-8pm)
Help support the Strongsville Instrumental Music Boosters by making dinner plans at Chipotle. Visit the Strongsville Chipotle (15029 Pearl Rd.) on Tuesday, August 28th between 4:00pm and 8:00pm. Bring in this FLYER, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you’re supporting the cause to make sure that 33% of the proceeds will be donated to SIMB.
ATHLETIC BOOSTERS MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
This year's Strongsville Athletic Boosters membership drive is underway! Show your support of our athletic programs by becoming a booster member. This year, car magnets, stadium blankets, chairs, and student shout-outs are available for different membership levels! Join online: https://strongsvilleboosters.membershiptoolkit.com/Join
Contact Laura Housum, Membership Chair, at lhousum@gmail.com with any questions.
TEAM STRONGSVILLE TAILGATE & 1ST MUSTANGS FOOTBALL GAME - FRI. 8/24
The Strongsville Mustangs varsity football team plays its first home game of the season on Friday, 8/24 at 7pm. The Mustangs battle the Titans from Berea-Midpark 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.
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
SHS Alumni Golf Challenge
Join us for the 2nd annual Strongsville Alumni Golf Challenge. The event is scheduled for Saturday, August 25th at 9:00am. Golfers will tee off at Pine Brook Golf Links (11043 Durkee Rd. / Grafton). $100 for golf and lunch. Contact Bill Matthesen at 440.219.7386 for registration information.
Brain Aneurysm Awareness 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Walk
Lisa Colagrossi (SHS Class of 1983) passed away suddenly three years ago from a brain aneurysm. Her family has established the Lisa Colagrossi Foundation to raise awareness about aneurysms. On Saturday, September 15, runners and walkers will join to help raise funds for brain aneurysm research and patient resources. The event takes place at the South Mastick Picnic Area in the Rocky River Reservation of the Metroparks (Fairview Park) and begins at 8:30am (registration at 7:30am). Register at www.hermescleveland.com/roadracing/events/aneurysmawareness.asp and make sure to mention the Lisa Colagrossi Foundation in the “How Did You Hear About Us” section of the registration form.
Strongsville Chamber of Commerce
Please note the following 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 may also visit www.strongsvillechamber.com to register and to see more event information.
Business After Hours Networking Event
Wednesday, August 22
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Strongsville Goodwill (16160 Pearl Rd.)
FREE for Chamber Members / $10 for non-members
September Luncheon - “Get to Know Your City Council & School Board”
Tuesday, September 18
11:15am - 1:00pm
Location: TBD
$20 per person
Chamber Golf Outing
Friday, September 21
9:00am - 5:30pm
Shale Creek Golf Club
$110 per golfer
Deadline for Registration - September 11
Strongsville Library
Please note the following August 2018 events at the Strongsville Branch Library. Registration is required for most events. Please call (440) 238-5530 to register or for more information. All events sponsored by our Friends of Strongsville Branch Library. Customers may also visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org to register and to see more library event information.
Year-Round Story Times!
Cuyahoga County Public Library offers story time sessions year-round for children Birth to Age 5. Our story time sessions are on hiatus for the month of August. Check back in September for our Fall Storytime sessions. 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 Audio and Video Recording Studios are now 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.
Parkfit Mall Walkers Wellness Talk: Diabetes Check-up. Tuesday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m.
Join us the third Tuesday of each month for this special wellness talk sponsored by Southwest Hospital. Join Darcie Drake, RN, CDE diabetes nurse educator from Southwest General as she teaches about diabetes and helps you review/refresh your Diabetes Self Care Management plan! Registration is requested. The ParkFit Mall Walkers Club is a combined effort of Southwest General and South Park 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.
Decorating on a Dime. Tuesday, August 21st at 7:00 p.m.
A Representative from Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland will demonstrate easy techniques for capturing a farmhouse style for less. Upcycle projects, thrift store finds and savvy shopping techniques will be shared in addition to kitchen-specific tips and ideas. Plus, learn tips on how to identify collectable pieces.
Technology Training Classes
Cuyahoga County Public Library is offering a new series of technology training classes for beginners to advanced users. We are also offering more evening classes. 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 http://cuyahogalibrary.org/Events/Technology-Training.aspx Here are the upcoming classes:
Thursday, August 23rd / 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Microsoft Outlook 101.
Friday, August 24th / 10:00 a.m. – Noon. Windows 10 Interactive.
Friday, August 24th / 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Microsoft Access 101.
Monday Afternoon Book Discussion. Meets the 4th Monday of each month at 2:30 p.m.
New Members Welcome! Our next discussion will be held on Monday, August 27th. Our next discussion title will be The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk. Join us for great conversation!
Chronic Disease Self-Management. Series runs Thursdays, August 30th through October 4th from 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
A representative from Fairhill Partners in association with Southwest General Hospital will present this 6-week series on Chronic Disease Management. If you are an individual living with a long lasting health condition this series will help you gain confidence in your ability to manage symptoms and understand how your health affects your life. You must be able to attend all 6 sessions to register for this event.
American Red Cross Blood Drive. Friday, August 31st from 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.
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