Drake Doings
2/5/2016 Weekly Update
April State Tests
Apr 5,6: Grades 3,4,5,6 ELA
Apr 7,8: Grades 3,4,5,6 Math
Apr 12 - Grades 4,6 Soc St
April 13 -Grade 5 Science
Active Opportunities
The community of Strongsville has a fantastic Recreation Center. The Recreation Department has many programs to help keep your child fit and active. I encourage you to work with your student to find an activity of interest. The Spring schedule for Strongsville Recreation Sports Programs arrived at Drake this week. Click HERE for a copy.
Organized team sports are not for everyone. But I still encourage you to take advantage of the Recreation Center and its outstanding opportunities for small group and individual activity. Drop off your student at the Rec Center regularly. Better yet, go TOGETHER!
Middle School Meetings
Many parents are asking me about middle school. It is natural to have questions about your student's next step. I spent 12 years in Strongsville's middle schools, and I can assure you that everything will be in place for your student to have a fantastic experience. The first step in preparing you and your student will take place on the evening of Thursday, 2/25/16. Two meetings will be held at the Strongsville High School Auditorium, at 6:00 p.m. for incoming 6th graders, and 7:00 p.m. for incoming 7th graders. Middle School administrators and guidance counselors will be on hand to meet with parents to discuss all things middle school; courses, scheduling, and questions. I recommend that you add this to your calendar.
Full Day Kindergarten (FDK) Update
On Thursday, 1/28, the District held our annual kindergarten parent informational meeting. This was also the first opportunity for parents to put down a deposit to reserve a place for their child(ren) in the FDK program. We have reached our cap of 125 students for the FDK program for 2016-17 and will not be accepting any additional deposits at this time. However, parents that would like to have their child(ren) attend FDK can still submit an intent form and be placed on the waiting list, in the order received. Click here to access the intent form and additional information on the kindergarten registration process. To submit your intent form, you can email it to devangelista@scsmustangs.org or mail or drop it off at the address listed on the form. Should we enroll enough students that would warrant an additional section of FDK, parents on the wait list will be contacted in order of receipt of their intent form.
Chess Club Updates
We now have dates for Chess Club Meetings through February and March:
T - 2/16
Th - 2/25
T - 3/1
T - 3/15
T - 3/29
Please remember that Chess Club ends at 4:30 and students should have rides ready at that time. Students may choose to miss individual meetings and return later. If you have questions, please contact me using the information at the bottom of the page.
Dates to Remember
February 2016:
11th Thursday –Parent/Teacher Conferences (after school)
12th Friday – 9:15 am – PTA General Meeting
12th Friday – 2:15 pm – Valentine Parties
15th Monday – No School – Presidents Day
19th BINGO Night – 7:00-9:00
27th Middle School Transition Mtgs. - SHS Auditorium - 6 & 7 pm
Newsletter Input
Email: jmartin@scsmustangs.org
Website: strongnet.org/Domain/806
Location: 20566 Albion Rd, Strongsville, OH 44136, United States
Phone: (440)268-5444