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February 26, 2022
Upcoming Events at SMS
1- PTA Meeting 9:30 @ SMS Media Center
9- Parent Meeting (Optional)- SMS Auditorium 6:30 p.m.- Check-In and meet with Mrs. Boytim and team regarding school culture, students and expectations and upcoming events
14- Asynchronous day for students- staff professional development day
15- Choir Concert
16- All City Orchestra Concert 6/7th grade 6-8 p.m. SHS
17- All City Orchestra Concert 8th grade- 6-8 p.m. SHS
17- Keith Hawkins returns for SMS Student and Staff Assembly
28- SMS Celebration Night- celebrating students, staff and parents, accomplishments, special awards and participation for Quarter 2 and 3. SMS Auditorium: 6th Grade 6p.m. 7th Grade, 7 p.m. and 8th Grade 8 p.m.
Mustang of the Month Ice Cream Social
Artsonia-Artist of the Week- 8th grader Austin Bringman
Artsonia-Artist of the Week- 8th grader Austin Bringman
Congratulations! Austin from Strongsville Middle School has been selected as Artsonia's 7th-9th "ARTIST OF THE WEEK" for February 20 - February 26. During the contest, Austin received 985 votes from website visitors! Be sure to check the Artsonia homepage at www.artsonia.com where you will see Austin artwork featured for the next few days.
Austin received a special award plaque. In addition to the plaque, Blick Art Materials has generously donated $100 gift certificates to the winning Art teacher and $50 to the winning artist. .
Please extend our congratulations to Austin! Thank you for helping us celebrate the creativity of students!
Outstanding Accomplishment in Keyboarding!
Great Moments of Joy and Collaboration!
3D Graphic Created by Chloe H., Class of 2027!
SHOUTOUTS OF THE WEEK
Announcements & Reminders
ANNOUNCEMENT SLIDES
HERE is the link to our Daily/Weekly announcement slides!
College Credit Plus Information
Ohio’s College Credit Plus (CCP) program allows qualified students in grades 7-12 to earn college and high school credits at the same time by taking college courses from community colleges or universities for free. College admission requirements apply to all students participating in the CCP program (based on college readiness in one or more subject areas).
Below is a link to the recording of this year's College Credit Plus Meeting. The video provides a lot of important information for students and parents who may be interested in having their child participate in the CCP program for Summer 2022, Fall 2022, or Spring 2023. (The slides from the meeting and the Intent to Participate Form are also linked below.) The Intent to Participate Form is due no later than April 1st, 2022 for students who plan to participate in CCP for Summer 2022, Fall 2022,and/or Spring 2023. If you have additional questions after watching the video, please contact your child's school counselor.
SMS TRACK 2022
Attention ALL 7th & 8th Grade Boys and Girls
Please have a valid physical on file through final forms by March 1st. (Please see Google Classroom for details)
Also, please have your athlete join the “Track Google Classroom” for more information.
Classroom Code: roa5ltw
More Questions?
Please email Coach Blackman
SHS CHEER TRY OUTS
Drop Off Procedures
Reminders:
- No parking prior to 7:40 along the curb lane- please park in a parking spot in the main lot
- Pull as far up as possible along the curb until the stop sign when actively dropping off your student
- Park in the parking lot prior to 7:40 rather than parking and waiting along the curb
- Encourage your student to use the crosswalk and both Door S and the Main doors
Safe Sitter @ Safety Town 4/19
Designed to prepare students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. The Instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises. Students even get to use manikins to practice rescue skills like choking rescue and CPR!
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Safety Town Building
Walter F. Ehrnfelt Recreation and Senior Center
Class fee is $50.
CALL: 216.983.1110
EMAIL Rachel.Farinelli@UHhospitals.org
FLYER: HERE
Follow SMS on Instagram @ STRONGSVILLEMIDDLESCHOOL or @TheSMSMustangs on Twitter!
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