Muraski Memo
End of the Week - March 1st
FAMILY FIRST NIGHT
The district's annual Family First Night will take place on Monday, March 4. The intent of this night is for families to spend quality time together in the evening (making dinner, holding a game night, watching a movie, engaging in family activities, etc.). There should be no homework assigned this night, no tests given on Tuesday 3/5 , and no District after school activities scheduled. *This is however the first night of One School/One Book - Since we are asking families to read together, it shouldn't conflict with the concept of Family First Night.
Mrs. Matras's Second Grade Class WINS the Trophy this month!
We had the BEST time with Corey the Dribbler! Thank you PTA!
Family Literacy Night at Muraski Elementary
Please plan to join us on Thursday, March 7th from 5:30-7:00.
Mark this event on your calendars-- and be sure to RSVP by Thursday, February 21st.
Make sure you RSVP by Clicking Muraski.
Hope to see you there!
Giant Games, Giant Fun
Go big, or go home! Join Muraski PTA for a night of Giant Games, Giant Fun from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 21.
We will have a 40-foot inflatable obstacle course in the multi-purpose room, and games like life-sized Ker-plunk, giant inflatable bowling, Twister Ultimate, jumbo Jenga and many, many more in the main gym.
Cost is $3 per person for a night of family fun. Tickets can be purchased online at https://giant-family-game-night.cheddarup.com
For questions, contact Crissy Macejko at shore1994@hotmail.com.
Congratulations to Our Math Competition Students from Muraski!
TGRG Meeting: March 6th from 4:30-5:30pm
You are invited to attend an informational meeting about
Ohio’s Third Grade Reading Guarantee (TGRG)
for parents of students currently in kindergarten through third grade.
Ohio’s Third Grade Reading Guarantee is the state of Ohio law that ensures every child is reading on grade level by the end of third grade in order to be promoted to fourth grade.
If your K-3 child is on a Reading Improvement Monitoring Plan (RIMP)* and/or you are interested in learning more about what this may mean for your child(ren), please plan to attend this meeting:
Mark Your Calendars!
Family First Night - March 4th
An evening to have some time with your family,
without any homework assignments to complete!
Muraski Family Literacy Night - March 7th.
A night devoted to family literacy activities.
Watch for important details to come home next month.
March 21st at 7pm
All School Choir Concert at Strongsville HS
Early Release Day - March 22nd
Spring Break
March 25 - 31st
All-City band concert is scheduled on Wednesday, April 17th
Chief Fender stopped by to thank our Kindergarten students for their well addressed Valentines!
Events at Our Strongsville Library!
Year-Round Story Times!
Cuyahoga County Public Library offers story time sessions year-round for children Birth to Age 5. Our Spring story time sessions are in full swing! 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.
Friends of Strongsville Library Spring Book Sale
Saturday, March 2nd – Friends’ Member Preview from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, March 2nd – Book Sale Open to the Public from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The Friends of Strongsville Branch Library will hold their annual spring book sale. Friends memberships will be available for $8.00 at the door and are good for one year. Lots of books for sale - for all ages! Fiction non-fiction audio visual materials magazines & more! For more information call (440) 238-5530.
Friends of Strongsville Library Spring Bag of Books Sale
Sunday, March 3rd from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Monday, March 4th from 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The Friends of Strongsville Branch Library will hold their annual spring book sale. On Sunday, bring your own reusable shopping bag that is no larger than 15x15 inches and fill it for only $1 dollar. Our plastic bags will be available at the sale if needed. The bag sale will conclude on Monday. Fill a Friends' provided bag with books for only 50 cents! While Supplies Last! For more information call (440) 238-5530.
Computer Classes
Cuyahoga County Public Library offers computer classes for beginners to advanced users. Many of our classes offer Northstar Digital Literacy Certification. 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 https://www.cuyahogalibrary.org/Events/Computer-Classes.aspx
Here are the upcoming classes:
Monday, March 4th / 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Word 1.
Friday, March 15th / 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Word 2.
Friday, March 15th / 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Word 3.
Saturday, March 16th / 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Word 4.
Young at Heart. Tuesday, March 5th at 7:00 p.m.
Meets the First Tuesdays of the month. A book club for adults who love Children and teen books. Please register in person. The topic for the next discussion is Harbor Me by Jacqueline Woodson. When six students are chosen to participate in a weekly talk with no adults allowed, they discover that when they’re together, it’s safe to share the hopes and fears they have to hide from the rest of the world.
Discuss & Design: Millennial Book Discussion. Open to Ages 18 – 35. Wednesday, March 6th / 7:00 p.m.
Are you looking for something fun and different to do with your friends? How about a book club with a twist? Read the bimonthly book and come discuss it as we design something that complements the title or book cover. Our book this month will be Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom: My Story of the 1965 Selma Voting Rights March by Lynda Blackmon Lowery. Books will be available at the circulation desk for checkout.
Diabetes Self-Management. Thursdays, March 7th through April 11th from 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
A representative from Fairhill Partners in association with Southwest General Hospital will be here to present this 6-week series. Find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue sugar control discover better nutrition and exercise choices understand new treatment choices and learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health. Set your own weekly goals and make a step-by-step plan to improve your health and your life. You must be able to attend all six sessions in order to register for this event.
Social Security Explained. Thursday, March 7th / 7:00 p.m.
Learn what type of benefits are available. The Society of Financial Awareness will explain the difference between full retirement age and delayed retirement. Filing for benefits, retirement planning strategies, and annuity type distinction will also be discussed.
Just4You Student Friends. Ages 10-18. Saturday, March 9th from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Get involved at the branch and connect with your community.
Sounds of the Bagpipes. Monday, March 11th / 7:00 p.m.
Get in the St. Patty’s Day spirit with local bagpiper Colin Donahue! Local bagpiper, Colin Donahue, will narrate the rich history of the highland bagpipes, one of the world’s oldest folk instruments. Mr. Donahue will also perform popular pipe tunes that are sure to get you in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit!
Explore Light & Shadows for Preschoolers. Ages 3 – 5 with a Caregiver. Wednesday, March 13th / 7:00 – 7:45 p.m.
Hands-on activity stations allow children to explore the science of light and shadows. Play and learn together with flashlights, mirrors, and much more.
Girl Scout Troop Leader Orientation. Monday, March 18th / 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Join us for an informational meeting on library resources for Girl Scout Troop Leaders. Participants will learn about how to make use of free library materials and programs to earn badges and complete journeys. Participants will also receive a special Audio/Video Recording Studio orientation, so that their troop is approved to utilize these spaces.
Parkfit Mall Walkers Wellness Talk: If You’re Happy, Do You Know It? Tuesday, March 19th at 10:00 a.m.
Join us the third Tuesday of each month for this special wellness talk sponsored by Southwest Hospital.
People often say, "I just want to be happy" but what does this really mean. Over the years, there have been a number of studies on happiness. Come hear the simple ingredients to a happy life! The ParkFit Mall Walkers Club is a combined effort of Southwest General and SouthPark 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.
Good Morning, Strongsville Speaker Series: Fit Healthy Nutrition Into Your Lifestyle. Wednesday, March 20th / 10:00 a.m.
Please join us for our bi-monthly Good Morning Strongsville Speaker Series. Each month we bring a special speaker of interest to seniors and residents of Strongsville. Our March speaker will be Amy Dunbar, Registered Dietitian from Southwest General Health Center. March is National Nutrition Month®; take some time to learn about a healthy lifestyle. Amy will teach participants about healthy food choices, physical activity habits, and how to fit them into your lifestyle. Refreshments served. Registration is requested. Register here or call (440) 238-5530 for more information.
Family Game Night. Wednesday, March 20th / 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Join us for an evening of board games and more. For Kindergarten and up and all skill levels are welcome! Fun for the entire family! Snacks will be provided.
Wednesday Evening Book Discussion. Wednesday, March 20th at 7:00 p.m.
Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. New Members Welcome!
For this month, we are reading And After the Fire by Lauren Belfer. Books can be picked up at the check-out desk. Registration for this program is not needed. Join us for an evening of great discussion!
Monday Afternoon Book Discussion. Monday, March 25th at 2:30 p.m. Meets the 4th Monday of each month.
New Members Welcome! Our next discussion title will be Saints for All Occasions by J. Courtney Sullivan. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk. Join us for great conversation!
Women’s Health Talk: Abnormal Bleeding. Monday, March 25th / 7:00 p.m.
Uterine bleeding is one of the most common reasons women go to see a gynecologist. Paul Hucock, MD, OB/GYN from Southwest General will discuss reasons for this problem and ways to treat it.
American Red Cross Blood Drive. Friday, March 29th / 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.
6th grade Camp
Attention: Parents of current 5th grade students who will be attending Strongsville Middle School in the fall. Please save the date for the annual 6th grade camping weekend. We have reserved the Skyview Ranch for Friday September 6th through Sunday September 8th. We will provide details and registration information over the next few months via email and our Google site.
Questions can be sent to sixthgradecamp@gmail.com