Mustang Moments
Strongsville City Schools News (2019-20 Vol 4, Iss 6)
We Are Strongsville
IN THIS ISSUE - September 23, 2019
Important Dates to Remember
60 Seconds with the Superintendent
“Heard Around Town” on SCS Website
SHS Students Earn National Merit Recognition
“Volley For Myles” Event - Thu. 10/3
Mustang Spotlight - Mrs. Brittany Sermak & Mrs. Traci Harrison, Math Teacher & Intervention Specialist at Strongsville High School
4th Annual “Greet & Treat” - Save the Date! (Monday, 10/28)
50th Reunion Details for SHS Class of 1969
Online Ticketing for Mustangs Athletic Events
Strongsville Athletic Boosters Car Raffle
Stay Safe. Speak Up!
Community Events
Important Dates to Remember
Thursday, September 26 - 6:30pm
Senior Parent College Planning Meeting
SHS Auditorium
Friday, September 27
Strongsville Middle School Fall Picture Day
Wednesday, October 2
Parent Teacher Conferences
Strongsville Middle School & Strongsville High School
* Conferences occur in the evening - school is still in session
Wednesday, October 2 - 7:00pm
Board of Education Meeting
SCS Administrative Offices (18199 Cook Ave.)
Thursday, October 3
Parent Teacher Conferences
Early Learning Preschool, Elementary Schools, & Strongsville Middle School
* Conferences occur in the evening - school is still in session
Tuesday, October 8
Parent Teacher Conferences
Strongsville High School
* Conferences occur in the evening - school is still in session
Wednesday, October 9
Parent Teacher Conferences
Early Learning Preschool & Elementary Schools
* Conferences occur in the evening - school is still in session
Friday, October 11
NO SCHOOL
Conference Comp Day
60 SECONDS WITH THE SUPERINTENDENT
In this week’s “60 Seconds with the Superintendent,” we meet our new Kinsner Elementary School Principal, Mr. Steve Diedrick. Mr. Diedrick is moving into this administrative position, after having taught several years in our District. Click HERE for this week’s episode and to meet Mr. Diedrick.
“HEARD AROUND TOWN” ON SCS WEBSITE
Have you heard something that you want more clarification about concerning Strongsville City Schools? Share your questions with us, we're happy to provide information to clear up any misconceptions! Visit the new “Heard Around Town” link on the main page at www.strongnet.org or click HERE to submit your question.
SHS STUDENTS EARN NATIONAL MERIT RECOGNITION
Congratulations to this year's two National Merit Semifinalists and four Commended Students representing Strongsville High School. National Merit Semifinalists and Commended Students are chosen from a national group of over 1.6 million high school students in approximately 22,000 high schools, who qualify their junior year by taking the PSAT. The semifinalist group (approximately 16,000 students) represent less than one percent of high school seniors and are among the highest scoring entrants in each state. The five SHS Commended Students are among the approximately 34,000 students nationwide earning this honor.
Semifinalists: Samantha Hepp and Dylan Hyun
Commended Students: Katherine Dijulius, Matthew Ong, Shubh Thakkar and Danielle Wolford
National Merit Semifinalists
Samantha Hepp & Dylan Hyun
National Merit Commended Students
Matthew Ong, Katherine Dijulius, Shubh Thakkar, & Danielle Wolford
VOLLEY FOR MYLES EVENT (THU. 10/3)
The SHS volleyball teams will be honoring the memory of Myles Ketterer with a “Volley for Myles” night on Thursday, October 3rd at their home match versus Elyria. This event includes a serving contest, basket raffles, and a bake sale - with all proceeds benefiting the Team Myles Memorial Fund. On court events will occur between the JV and Varsity matches (at approximately 6:15pm).
Click HERE for the event flyer. Let’s fill the gym with yellow!
MUSTANG SPOTLIGHT - MRS. BRITTANY SERMAK & MRS. TRACI HARRISON, MATH TEACHER & INTERVENTION SPECIALIST AT STRONGSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
This week’s ‘Mustang Spotlight’ focuses on two individuals who co-teach an Algebra I class at Strongsville High School - Mrs. Brittany Sermak and Mrs. Traci Harrison. Mrs. Sermak is a graduate of Strongsville High School (Class of 2007) and has taught at both Albion Middle School and at SHS. Mrs. Harrison has spent her entire time in the District at the high school. Both recognize the impact that they are able to have on students.
“Our students are very hard working, innovative, and eager to learn. I teach mostly freshmen. I love building relationships with my students, beginning their freshman year, and lasting throughout high school and beyond,” says Mrs. Sermak.
“I enjoy working with students to build their confidence in their math abilities. As an Intervention Specialist, I've had the opportunity to co-teach with several math teachers at SHS and all of them have been willing to try new activities and teaching methods. I truly feel like an equal partner in the classroom and the kids also see it that way,” says Mrs. Harrison.
Thank you Mrs. Sermak and Mrs. Harrison for all that you do to make your classroom a great place to learn and grow! #WeAreStrongsville
4TH ANNUAL “GREET & TREAT” - SAVE THE DATE! (MONDAY, 10/28)
Mark your calendars for the 4th annual “Greet & Treat” event at Strongsville Middle School on Monday, October 28 from 6:00pm - 7:30pm. Dress up in your best Halloween costume and collect candy and treats in a safe, family-friendly atmosphere. We will also be accepting donations of non-perishable items for the Strongsville Food Bank that evening. We hope to see lots of families at this year’s “Greet & Treat” on October 28!
50TH REUNION DETAILS FOR SHS CLASS OF 1969
Strongsville High School’s Class of 1969 will be holding their 50th reunion on Saturday, November 9th. Click HERE for the reunion information and to register. If you, or someone you know, is a member of the SHS Class of 1969, please contact Vicki Hausser (440.846.8425 / v.a.hausser@wowway.com). #foreveramustang
ONLINE TICKETING FOR MUSTANG ATHLETICS
Online ticketing is now available for Mustangs athletic events! Tickets may be purchased in advance for home events by clicking HERE. This site also works with other schools in our conference for online tickets for their events as well. Not a fan of technology? No worries - fans can still purchase tickets at the gate. With online ticketing, fans are able to use credit and debit cards for purchases, and - new this season - will also be able to use credit cards at the gate. As this new system is being implemented, please allow for some delays. If you have any questions with the online ticketing process, please contact the Athletic Department at 440.572.7102. GO MUSTANGS!
STRONGSVILLE ATHLETIC BOOSTERS CAR RAFFLE
Don’t miss out on your chance to win a 2019 Chevy Trax, donated by Serpentini Chevrolet of Strongsville. Strongsville Athletic Boosters are now selling raffle tickets with the drawing to be held during the October 4, 2019 SHS Varsity Football game on Serpentini Field at Pat Catan Stadium. Tickets may be purchased for $20 each - and only 3,000 will be sold. Tickets may be purchased in the Strongsville High School Athletic Department and Strongsville Middle School Main Office during regular school hours. In addition, tickets will be sold by our student athletes throughout the city and at various community events. All raffle proceeds benefit the Strongsville City School’s Excellence in Athletics Turf Project and our District’s sports programs. Thanks to Serpentini Chevrolet for their generous donation!
STAY SAFE. SPEAK UP!
Strongsville City Schools encourages students, teachers, staff, parents, and other members of our community to report any instances of potential violence, bullying, self-harm or any other issue where students may be at risk. The Stay Safe. Speak Up! link is located in the shortcuts along the right hand side on the homepage of the District website (www.strongnet.org). It can also be found on the homepage of each of our individual building websites. Reporting incidents can be made anonymously online or through a toll free number (1-866-listen2me / 1-866-547-8362).
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Strongsville Historical Society - Harvest Fair
The Annual Harvest Festival on the beautiful grounds of the Strongsville Historic Village (13305 Pearl Road) will be held September 28th and 29th. With the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, we will be commemorating the era in several ways at the Festival. There will be demonstrators sharing their unique skills, a blacksmith, a farmer's market, food & refreshments from the WWII era (kielbasa & kraut, grilled spam, cabbage & noodles, chicken n' biscuits and more fall favorites), a petting zoo, children's games, and the houses will be open for you to take a step back in time. FREE GATE ADMISSION. Free parking. All proceeds go to the restoration of the buildings. Click HERE for more information or call 440-572-0057 with questions. Visit us at www.strongsvillehistoricalsociety.org and on Facebook.
Strongsville Basketball League Tryouts for Boys & Girls (Grades 3-6)
Don’t miss tryouts for the Strongsville Basketball League on Sunday, September 29th at Strongsville Middle School. Teams are being formed for boys and girls in 3rd-6th grades. Registration begins at 4pm and parent meetings will be held with SHS varsity boys and girls basketball coaches during the tryouts. Click HERE for additional tryout information.
Velosano Trike & Bike - Sat. 9/28
Don’t miss “Trike & Bike” benefitting Velosano Kids - a community initiative that gives kids ages 3-12 the opportunity to ride their bikes and fundraise to support pediatric cancer research at Cleveland Clinic Children’s. “Trike & Bike” will take place on Saturday, September 28 at 9:00am at Volunteer Park (21410 Lunn Rd.). Click HERE for additional registration information or visit give.ccf.org/strongsville.
Old Fashioned Trick-or-Treat at Strongsville Historical Society for Preschool & Kindergarten Students
Strongsville Historical Society is hosting the 11th annual Old Fashioned Trick-or-Treat in the Strongsville Historic Village for preschool and kindergarten students. The event will be held on Saturday, October 26th from 3:00pm - 4:30pm. Admission is one non-perishable food item or $1 per person donated to the Strongsville Emergency Food Bank. Children must be accompanied by adults. Strongsville Historic Village consists of eight historic buildings on two acres at the corner of Pearl Road and Zverina Drive just two blocks north of Royalton Road (Rte. 82). The “Villagers” will be in costumes appropriate for the “wee” ones. They will be handing out treats (candy and prizes) to the costumed guests. There will be games and refreshments. This is an opportunity for the younger children to have a safe Halloween in the daytime. Reservations are a MUST by October 22, 2019. Please click HERE for more information or call 440-572-0535 for reservations and questions.
Boy Scout Troop 226 Activities
Join BSA Troop 226 as we prepare to turn back time and put our skills to the test! Do you have what it takes to be a Scout of the Round Table!? BSA Troop 226 invites all boys grades 6 and up to join them at their next campout - Medieval Skills Camp - on Saturday, September 28th. This is a great opportunity to learn what scouting is all about...no previous scout experience necessary. Click HERE for more information.
If you can't make it to the camp in September, another opportunity to meet the troop will be on Friday, November 8, at the Cleveland Monsters game vs. the Laval Rocket. Tickets are only $12 each. Click HERE for more information and to order tickets.
Teen Driver Safety Billboard Contest
Attention high school students - design artwork for a billboard promoting teen driver safety and have a chance to win $500! The winning artwork will also be displayed on billboards across Cuyahoga County during Teen Driver Safety Week (October 20-26). Artwork can be drawn, painted or graphically designed. Click HERE for additional information, including official rules and the permission slip. All students MUST submit a permission slip in order for their artwork to be considered. Deadline for entries is 10/1/19.
Strongsville Community Theatre
Strongsville Community Theatre presents “An Enemy of the People” on October 11-13 & October 18-20. Advance tickets are available at www.strongsvillecommunitytheatre.com or by calling 440.879.8817. Click HERE for the event flyer.
gOH Run Kids Running Fun program for fall 2019
Help your child gain confidence and build their fitness and character with the gOH Running Program. The program runs September 4 - October 24. Click HERE for additional details and to register.
Ehrnfelt Recreation Center Fall Programs
Don’t miss your chance to sign up for great youth recreation and enrichment programs this fall at the Ehrnfelt Recreation Center. Programs include yoga, creating mobile games, and a pony camp! Click HERE for all of the programs offered. Click HERE for registration information for fall/winter basketball, volleyball, tennis, wrestling, and lacrosse programs. Call 440.580.3260 or visit the Recreation Center for additional information.
Healthy Kids Running Series
Join the “Healthy Kids Running Series” on Sundays at the Westlake Recreation Center. Events take place beginning Sunday, September 15. Click HERE for additional details and registration information.
Strongsville Chamber of Commerce
Please note the following upcoming events hosted by the Strongsville Chamber of Commerce. Registration is required for all events. Please call 440.238.3366 to register or for more information. Those interested in the following events may also visit www.strongsvillechamber.com to register and to see additional event information.
October Business Luncheon (Event Center at the Ehrnfelt Recreation/Senior Center)
Tuesday, October 15th, 11:45am-1:00pm
State of the Schools with Superintendent Dr. Cameron Ryba
Strongsville Community & Business Expo
Thursday, November 6th, 5pm - 7:30pm
Strongsville Recreation Center
Save the Date! Chamber of Commerce 51st Annual Scholarship Dance
Friday, December 6th
Michaud’s Event Center
Attending this festive & fun event is the best way to kick off your holiday season! 100% of ticket sale revenue goes toward scholarships for Strongsville area students. Please call the Chamber office at 440.238.3366 for more information.
Strongsville Library
Please note the following September 2019 events at the Strongsville Branch Library. Registration is required for most events. Please call 440.238.5530 to register or for more information. Customers may also visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org to register and to see more library event information.
Year-Round Story Times!
Cuyahoga County Public Library offers story time sessions year-round for children Birth to Age 5. Our story times are in full swing for the Fall. 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 has Audio and Video Recording Studios 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.
Fractured Fairy Tales: Family Story Time. All Ages. Wednesday, September 25th / 7:00 – 7:45 p.m.
Come in and hear new twists on some classic tales from a wolf with a bad cold to Goldilocks visiting three dinosaurs. Plus have a chance to create your own fractured tale. Registration required.
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:
Thursday, September 26th / 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Word 1.
Thursday, September 26th / 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Word 2.
Friday, September 27th / 10:00 a.m. – Noon. Word 3.
Saturday, September 28th / 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Word Review.
American Red Cross Blood Drive. Friday, September 27th / 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.
Impacts of Sugar. Monday, September 30th / 7:00 p.m.
This program will be presented by Strongsville Heinen's Dietitian and Wellness Consultant, Debbie Piper RD, LDN. She will share information on the impact of sugar and its significance in your diet.
Stay Connected with Strongsville City Schools
Strongsville High School * Muraski Elementary *
Strongsville Middle School * Surrarrer Elementary *
Chapman Elementary * Whitney Elementary *
Kinsner Elementary * Early Learning Preschool
Website: www.strongnet.org
Location: Strongsville City Schools, 18199 Cook Avenue, Strongsville, OH, United States
Phone: (440) 572-7000
Facebook: facebook.com/strongsvillecs
Twitter: @strongsvillecs