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Mustangs in the Middle: Feb 1, 2019
In This Edition:
- Monday is a WHITE DAY
- PTA Update
- Geography Bee
- Join SMS Track
- 8th-9th Grade Scheduling
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Prevention Newsletter
- Strongsville Golf Club
- SMS Literacy Night
PTA Update
Hello SMS Families! Our next PTA meeting is tentatively February 11th at 7:00 pm at Gran Fiesta! One of our topics will be that we are forming our nominating committee. If you or anybody you know is interested in being on the board next year I would love to meet you/them! Please come and have some fun!
SMS PTA Will be selling braided bread and cookie dough from Stoller foods this spring. Sale will start March 5th and will be delivered in time for Easter! Please watch for more information coming home soon.
Stay warm and have a great weekend!
Geography Bee
Congratulations Carter Estrela (7th Grade Globetrotters). 2019 SMS Geography Bee Champion!
Congratulations to All of Our Building Qualifiers!
SMS Track & Field
HS Scheduling For Current 8th Graders
High School Counselors spoke to the Class of 2023 today at SMS and presented an overview of the course selection process 4 year plan and all the exciting opportunities they have to be involved in next year.
Eighth Grade Teachers have submitted their course recommendations for 9th grade core curriculum/honors course enrollment.
Parents & students can begin this weekend by following the directions posted in the PowerPoint Presentation linked Here on how to submit course requests. Make sure to click “ok” between each request!
There will be a meeting for eighth grade students and their parents in the Strongsville High School Auditorium on February 7th, at 7:00pm to review information shared with students and answer questions.
There will also be a College Credit Plus (CCP) meeting for students and parents interested in earning college and high school credits at the same time by taking college courses from community colleges or universities, for free. The meetings will be held on SHS Parent Conference nights February 12th & 20th at 6:30pm in the High School Auditorium. Students interested in doing this must have their intent form to their school counselor by April 1, 2019.
Mrs. Pietrocini will be going into your students 8th Grade Science Classes to wrap up scheduling February 7th & 8th- and to answer any further questions students might have.
Final submissions are due February 11, 2019.
I am excited for all that next year (and beyond) has to bring to our 8th grade students!
Students Use Figurative Language to Describe Flavors of Jellybeans
Parent Teacher Conferences
Having conferences available to parents over the course of two nights allows for flexibility and gives families options, as we know activities can consume evenings. Please be mindful as there will be others waiting in line behind you to speak with teachers. Keep your conversations with individual teachers to 5-7 minutes.
Thank you, for your attention to this and we look forward to seeing you!
Sign Up for Prevention Newsletter
The truth is kids are drinking, smoking, and using drugs – not other people’s kids; our kids. And, they’re starting younger than ever, especially between the ages of 11 and 13. While most kids do live healthy lives, our kids are exposed to drinking, smoking, and drugs. Furthermore, they may not be aware of the risks these behaviors pose to their health, their safety, and their future.
That’s where the Know! program comes in.
Know! gives the parents and caregivers of middle and high school-age kids the education, tools, strategies, and empowerment they need to raise children who are alcohol, tobacco, and drug-free.
Click on the link below to learn how to sign up to receive weekly tips in their newsletter.
Strongsville Golf Camp
Click on the link below to see the opportunity of our SMS students to participate in the Strongsville Golf Camp this spring!
SMS Literacy Night
You are invited to Strongsville Middle School’s first literacy night on Wednesday, February 13th, which coincides with one of the building’s conference nights. SMS students, parents and/or guardians are welcome to attend an evening of fun and engaging activities that will promote family literacy.
Spark your imagination through creative writing.
Satisfy your hunger for reading with a book tasting.
Hear from CCPL teen librarian, Rebecca Price-Donahue, about what books to reserve now!
Enjoy a one-act play from our high school theater troupe.
Participate in some great reading trivia games.
Learn about ways to improve literacy levels and increase academic achievement from our literacy coaches.
Families are free to stop by and enjoy any of our events between 4:00-7:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there!
Links
SMS Website: Click Here
Academic Rolls: Q2 Academic Roll
PTA Form: PTA Membership Form
Athletic Boosters: https://strongsvilleboosters.membershiptoolkit.com/Join
Important Dates
Feb 11: 7:00 PTA Meeting at Gran Fiesta
Feb 12: 4:00-7:00 Parent Teacher Conferences
Feb 13: 4:00-7:00 Parent Teacher Conferences
Feb 15: 6:30-9:00 Rockin' at the Rec
Feb 28: 6:00-7:00 5th Grade Parent Night
Mar 4: Family First Night
Strongsville Middle School
Email: sdeitrick@scsmustangs.org
Website: http://www.strongnet.org/Domain/411
Location: 13200 Pearl Road, Strongsville, OH, United States
Phone: 440.572.7090
Twitter: @smsstangs