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Mustangs in the Middle : 5/21/2020
Honors Summer Work for 2020
For students taking honors courses at the middle school next year, please make sure to visit the webpage of the middle school to see if summer work is expected for that course. If you have any questions about this work, please contact Erin Green at eringreen@scsmustangs.org
To find the work on the SMS website, click on the tab FOR STUDENTS, then click on SUMMER WORK. Or click here.
Missing any Work?
CHROMEBOOK RETURN!
Dear Strongsville Families,
Our 2019-2020 school year is ending next week. Since our Remote Learning began in March, the Department of Instructional Technology has been focused on making our quality technology available for our students. While you enjoy your summer break, the Department of Instructional Technology will continue to work hard to maintain and improve our district's technology infrastructure. One of our most important summer projects is physically inspecting, updating, repairing, and replacing student Chromebooks. That is why we are requiring all Chromebooks and chargers that were borrowed for Remote Learning to be returned on Thursday, May 28th @ SMS (Photo below shows the drop-off pattern)
In accordance with the state recommended social distancing protocols, the table below designates times for a drive-through device drop-off based on your student’s last name.* You will also find a map, below, with the traffic pattern we will be using.
Overdue Media Center books or school-owned textbooks can also be returned at our drive-through device drop off at the same time.
Fees will be assessed for any Chromebooks and/or chargers that are not returned or that have been found to be damaged beyond normal wear and tear, in accordance with our Chromebook check-out agreements signed previously. All parents who owe late fees and/or replacement part fees will be contacted by July 1st. These fees will then be added to your student’s account.
As a district, we are currently planning how to best address the technology needs of our students during the 2020-2021 school year. Once plans are finalized, the Department of Instructional Technology will be ready with updated devices. We will communicate how our devices will be distributed to students and schools in August.
*If you are unavailable at your assigned time or if you have any questions, please contact Dave Binkley at dbinkley@scsmustangs.org.
Last Name - Time
A - B 8:30 AM - 10 AM
C - F 10 AM - 12 PM
G - J 12 PM - 2 PM
K - M 2 PM - 4 PM
N - S 4 PM - 6 PM
T - Z 6 PM - 7:30 PM
SMS: "Banner School"
Dear Principal Marino,
This year has posed unprecedented challenges to educational organizations across the country and around the world. The resolve, ingenuity, and adaptability you have shown in response to COVID-19 were evident long before this pandemic, however, and have distinguished Strongsville Middle School as a 2019–2020 Cleveland Clinic Banner School. This award recognizes your noteworthy success in leveraging community resources to advance student learning.
Cleveland Clinic K–12 Education offers School Programs designed to promote health and wellness, academic achievement, and career preparedness for students in grades K through 12. It takes ambitious teachers and encouraging administrators, though, to deliver these opportunities to students. The effort Brian Wilson, Mark Demmerle, and Missy Novak invested in implementing the Adventures in Health Science and Medicine® and Worldwide Classroom® programs and the support you provided in the process demonstrate an exceptional commitment to student enrichment and distinguish Strongsville Middle School as a 2019–2020 Cleveland Clinic Banner School: a distinction earned by fewer than 24% of the 264 schools in ten states that participated in our K–12 Education School Programs this year.
In recognition of your achievement, we present you with the attached virtual banner, which can be displayed on your website or in school publications, along with printable versions of the award. And we proudly acknowledge you here, on our own website, as an exceptional partner in education.
On behalf of the entire K–12 Education School Programs Department, I thank and congratulate you for being a 2019–2020 Cleveland Clinic Banner School, and I wish you continued success and good health in the year ahead.
Sincerely,
Bryan Pflaum
Director of School Program
Cleveland Clinic
2019 SMS YEARBOOKS
Yearbooks will be sent to SMS in the fall.
They are still working on the process due to Covid-19.
If you ordered a yearbook this year, we will let you know when they arrive!
Stay Tuned!
Above the Line Success in Design and Modeling!
A Note From Guidance regarding Withdrawals for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year.
If you are a student and moving out of district or a 8th grader transferring to a private school, please email Mrs Bendzuck @ pbendzuck@scsmustangs.org the following information:
Name of Student
Current Grade
New address of residence or if staying the same
New School Name and Address
Name of person making withdrawal and relationship to student.
All fees must be paid before records can be released to the new school.
Thank you!
Shout Out to Our SMS Students
They have gone above and beyond on their remote learning art projects. They are doing awesome work!!
Mrs. Wray
Shout out to: Dominic V.
This week, students in 7th Grade social studies on the Globetrotters team, have the option to create their own "Masterpiece" like the Renaissance artists. Dominic used spray paint to create his masterpiece! Check it out below!
Shout out to: Aleks K
Aleks had his appendix removed and is still keeping up with his work! Get Well Soon!
Mrs. Smith
Shout Out to: Anthony P:
Anthony has been on top of his remote learning. He has been taking advantage of resources out there to support him. Anthony is doing a nice job completing his work and showing the work for his math answers. Keep up the good work Anthony!
Mrs. Pritts
What does the SMS Staff Do at Home during Quarantine?
Mrs. Wray
Mrs. Bailey
Strongsville Middle School
Website: https://www.strongnet.org/Domain/411
Location: 13200 Pearl Road, Strongsville, OH, USA
Phone: 440-572-7090
Twitter: @TheSMSMustangs