Mustang Moments

TUESDAY, November 21 - 7:00pm

Strongsville Board of Education Meeting*
SCS Administrative Offices (18199 Cook Ave.)
* SCS Board of Education Meetings are live streamed HERE

Wednesday, November 22 - Friday, November 24
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

Mrs. Medaglia’s kindergarten class recently had the opportunity to learn more about Down Syndrome. A parent of one of their classmates joined the class to read a book and share some activities that helped students learn more about inclusion. Click HERE for this week’s ‘60 Seconds’ episode to see the impact of this visit to this kindergarten class at Whitney.

Get a jump on your holiday shopping from the comfort of your own home. Visit the online Mustangs Team Shop (click HERE) and shop for the Strongsville fan on your holiday list. Choose from T-shirts, hoodies, jackets, and MORE! Many of the items can be personalized with name, number, and favorite sport. Delivery of items before the holidays! HURRY - the Mustangs Team Shop closes at 11:59pm on Sunday, November 19!

All Strongsville residents and businesses recently received this year’s Quality Profile, a district-wide mailing detailing the accomplishments of Strongsville City Schools. The Quality Profile recognizes the success of our students, teachers, staff, and administrators, both inside and outside of the classroom. THANK YOU to everyone in our community - we all make a difference in the growth and development of our students! If you missed it in your mailbox, or want to view it again, click HERE for this year’s Quality Profile.

Miss Lindsey Scarton is in her second year teaching for our District. Miss Scarton began as a long-term substitute last year and is now part of the full-time team of 3rd grade teachers at Surrarrer Elementary. She earned both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Akron.

“I love working with my students to build positive relationships and to get to know them as people. I also want to make a positive impact in my students' lives and help them reach their academic goals. I enjoy watching their progress as the school year goes on and encouraging and motivating them to be the best version of themselves. I want my students to have fun in my classroom and enjoy learning!”

“The staff at Surrarrer has made my experience great. They are all so supportive and have helped make me feel welcomed and comfortable. I know that I can go to any of the teachers for advice or questions. The teachers at Surrarrer are kind and want the best for their students, you can see how impactful they are.”

Thank you Miss Scarton for being part of a great team at Surrarrer Elementary! #ModelMustang

The Mustangs Girls Soccer team earned another State Final 4 appearance this season and battled Walsh Jesuit earlier this week. Although the Lady Mustangs were not able to advance to the State Finals, the team achieved a great deal this season. Congratulations Lady Mustangs on another great deep run in the state tournament!

Join Strongsville’s Music Students at the North Pole for Breakfast with Santa!

When: Saturday December 9th (9am – 12pm) Breakfast at 9am, Santa arrives at 10am

Where: Strongsville High School

Tickets: $20 (Includes Breakfast, Pictures with Santa, Crafts, and special performances by SHS Band and Orchestra students

The SHS Dance Team presents the 6th Annual Junior Dance Team Camp on Wednesday, November 22 from 12pm - 3pm at Strongsville High School! The camp is open to dancers in grades K-8 and includes: learning a dance to perform at halftime of an upcoming SHS Varsity Basketball Game (Date TBD), a T-shirt, a snack, and a 3-hour clinic with the SHS Dance Team. Click HERE to register for the Junior Dance Team Clinic and HERE for additional information. Students must register prior to the event.

Registration for the NEW Polaris Explorer Club is now open! 4th, 5th and 6th graders are invited to explore Polaris through a series of FUN, hands-on, after-school classes starting this December. All activities will take place at Polaris and feature our AMAZING teachers! Classes include the following: Cleared for Takeoff, Crime Scene Investigators, Glamour Me, Holiday 3D Printing – CAD, Jewelry Junction, Sweet Holiday Kitchen, The Art of Cooking, Tiny House Workshop, and Tool Time

Winter Session:

December 5-6 and December 12-13 (4:30pm - 6:30pm)*

*Optional early drop-off at 4:00 p.m. features BONUS career exploration activities!

$60 fee includes 2 classes and materials

Click HERE to register. Priority registration for Polaris partner school district students (includes Strongsville) is currently happening. Open registration starts November 1st. Note: Some sessions are ACE funding eligible. For additional information, call 440.891.7666 or email DKarberg@polaris.edu.

Calling all Elementary Artists! PTA Council Reflections is starting a Reflections Club for all elementary students that will be meeting once a month.

What is Reflections? It is a program put on by the State and National PTA that provides students an opportunity for recognition and access to the arts which boosts student confidence and success in the arts and in life. Each year, students can create and submit original works of art in response to a student-created theme. The 2023-2024 Theme is "I am hopeful because . . ." Students can create in six categories. Those categories are Film Making, Choreography/Dance, Visual Arts, Music Composition, and Literature.

This Elementary Reflections Club will meet September 18th, October 16th, and November 13th and 27th at the Strongsville Public Library, with the goal of giving students a chance to explore the art categories they can compete in. To sign up please click HERE - please know that space is limited and there is a cost of $5.00 per family for art supplies. Learn more about PTA Reflections at PTA.org/Reflections.

"Here Comes The Bus" is an app for SCS families to track busing information and routes for their student(s), as well as real-time notifications.

The app and complementary website (www.herecomesthebus.com) - available on a smartphone, tablet, or laptop, or personal computer - enables parents to see the location of their child’s school bus on its daily route.

Download the "Here Comes the Bus" app to monitor daily transportation information. Families that utilized the app last year will need to delete last year’s student information and add their current year information in order to receive the latest routing details and updates. Click HERE for additional information and instructions on utilizing the app for your student's bus routes.

Start Thanksgiving Break with a special Strongsville City Schools Night at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. The Cavs battle the Miami Heat on Wednesday, November 22 - Tip off is at 7:30pm. Click HERE to purchase tickets.

Join the FUN at Casino Night - a fundraiser for The Strongsville Education Foundation. Enjoy table games, food, and drinks TOMORROW (Saturday, November 11) from 7pm - 10:30pm at the Ehrnfelt Recreation Center. Purchase tickets HERE (link also includes information for raffle prize donations and other sponsorship opportunities).The mission of the Strongsville Education Foundation is dedicated to raising and disbursing funds to support and foster creativity, innovation and outstanding achievement for the students, the teachers and the community served by the Strongsville City Schools.

Our District partners with the nationally recognized school enrichment provider, Right At School, to provide before- and after-school care for elementary students. Right at School offers before- and after-school care every weekday (Monday-Friday) at each of the elementary school buildings in our District. For additional program information and/or to enroll your student, please click HERE.

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. Click HERE for additional Stay Safe. Speak Up! Information on the District’s website. Reporting incidents can be made anonymously online or through a toll free number (​1-866-listen2me / 1-866-547-8362).

Strongsville Community Theatre

Don’t miss the comedy "Every Little Crook and Nanny" opening this weekend (Nov. 10-12) and also playing next weekend (Nov. 17-19). Friday and Saturday performances are at 8:00pm; Sunday performances are at 2:00pm at the Strongsville High School Little Theater - 20025 Lunn Road (enter Door D). Come for an evening of delightful entertainment! All tickets may be purchased at the door. [Adults: $12 / Seniors (55+) and Veterans: $10 / Students (with ID): $5]

Youth Lacrosse - Spring Registration
Come be a part of America’s fastest growing sport! Strongsville Youth Lacrosse has been growing since 2008 and registration for the 2024 season is now open for boys and girls in 2nd-8th grades. Indoor practices begin in mid-February and the outdoor season runs from late March through May. All experience levels welcome. All information is included on the registration site - click HERE.

Community Forum on Vaping - Tuesday, November 14

In the past year alone, Vaping among high schoolers has increased by 78%. How much do you know about this crisis? The Strongsville Women’s League is sponsoring a series of evenings for the community addressing important topics for our children. The first “Protect Our Children” event is being held Tuesday November 14th from 7:00pm - 8:30pm at the Strongsville Recreation Center. We are holding a forum on the myths about vaping and why it’s a concern. The evening will offer a panel of experts including school administration, local legal counsel, DARE Officer, and health experts discussing the concerns of Teen Vaping and how it is affecting our community. The forum will also include a time for questions from the audience. This event is open to all residents of Strongsville and surrounding communities.

Veteran’s Day Open House & New Military Exhibit Opening At The Strongsville Historical Society

What: Veteran’s Day Open House & New Military Display Opening

When: November 11, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Where: Strongsville Historic Village (13305 Pearl Rd.)

Please join us at the Strongsville Historic Village on Veteran’s Day, November 11, from 1pm to 3pm for the grand opening of our new military exhibit in the Ebenezer Pomeroy House! Refreshments will be served and all buildings on the grounds will be open for guests to see during their visit. FREE PARKING & ADMISSION

Treehouse Berea Programming
Treehouse Berea is offering many activities and opportunities for students. From Battle Bots to Coding to Minecraft Engineers - there's something for kids ages 6-13. Visit treehouseberea.com to learn more or click HERE for the flyer about the available activities.

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 for more information or to register. Those interested in the following events may also visit the Chamber website (www.strongsvillechamber.com) to register and see additional event info.

UPCOMING EVENTS

November Business Luncheon "A Review of the State of Ohio’s Economic Development Success & the Role of the Ohio Department of Development” - Presented by Lydia Mihalik, Director State of Ohio Department of Development
Ehrnfelt Recreation & Senior Center (Event Center), 18100 Royalton Road
Thursday, November 16, 2023
11:30am – 1:00pm

Business After Hours Event
Jardine Funeral Home (15822 Pearl Rd.)
Wednesday, November 15
5:30pm - 7:30pm
FREE for Members / $10 for Future Members

2023 Chamber Holiday Scholarship Dance

Friday, December 1, 2023
Aviator Event Center & Pub, 20920 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH. 44135

Strongsville Library

Please note the following November 2023 events presented by the Strongsville Branch Library. 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.

**The Library and Administrative Offices will close at 5:30 on Wednesday, November 22nd and will remain closed on Thursday, November 23rd all day in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will resume normal hours on Friday, November 24th at 9:00 a.m.

CCPL Fall Program Guide The Cuyahoga County Public Library program guide is now digital! Want to find out about all the amazing library programs and resources happening around the system? You can view our Fall Program information here: https://www.pressreader.com/document/4050

English as a Second Language Classes by Aspire Greater Cleveland. If you need to learn English or improve your language skills, we can help. Aspire Greater Cleveland offers FREE beginner, intermediate and advanced-level English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes. Strongsville Branch will be hosting morning classes on Thursdays and Fridays. Please call 833.ASPIRE2 (1.833.277.4732) to register or visit https://cuyahogalibrary.org/services/adult-education/aspire-greater-cleveland for more information.

IN-PERSON Storytimes. Strongsville Branch Library storytimes are back in session for the Fall. Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories. No registration.

Preschool. Ages 3 – 5 not yet in kindergarten with caregiver / Mondays at 11:30 a.m. – Noon or Tuesdays at 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. – Noon.

Toddler. Ages 19 – 35 months with caregiver / Wednesdays at 10:00 – 10:25 a.m. or 11:30 – 11:55 a.m.

Baby & Me. Birth – 18 months with caregiver / Mondays at 10:00 – 10:20 a.m. or Thursdays at 10:00 – 10:20 a.m.

Family. All ages with caregiver / Thursdays at 7:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Audio & Video Studio Orientation. Ages 11 & up. Saturday, November 11th / 10:00 a.m. VIRTUAL or Orientation with Green Screen Basics on Monday, November 20th / 7:00 p.m. IN PERSON Have you ever thought about recording your own music, making a video, digitizing memories and more? The Strongsville Branch Library is home to both Audio and Video Recording studios that can help you do just that! You must go through an orientation to use the spaces. Patrons 11 & up can participate in the orientation and must turn in the User Agreement form at the branch for the orientation to count. Register online to attend the virtual session.

Qué Bueno Music Program. Monday, November 13th / 7:00 p.m. The Victor Samalot Duo will present Que Bueno, a musical performance taking the listener through the diversity of Latin music, which has inspired some of the most memorable songs of all time. Join Victor Samalot (guitar) and Bobbi Holt (bass guitar, vocals) to celebrate samba, bossa nova, Latin rock, and jazz. They will perform timeless selections from artists such as Santana, Santo and Johnny, Ritchie Valens, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Francisco Tarrega and Comsuelo Velazquez, along with selections written by Victor Samalot. A handout will be available before the performance. Q&A encouraged.

Young at Heart Book Discussion. Tuesday, November 14th / 7:00 p.m. A book club for adults who love Children's and Teen books. The title for our next discussion is Lord of the Flies by William Golding. No registration. Everyone Welcome!

Teen Craft Night: Silicone Bead Keyring. Teens Grades 6 – 12. Tuesday, November 14th / 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Calling all Teens! Join us to make a cute and trendy keyring using silicone beads, cord, and embellishments! Perfect for your car keys, house keys, or just to hold other keychains!

Wednesday Evening Book Discussion. Wednesday, November 15th / 7:00 p.m. Our Wednesday Evening Book Discussion meets at 7p.m. on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. We welcome all adults interested in reading and discussing great books! Our next discussion title will be The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk of the Strongsville Branch Library.

Computer Classes IN PERSON. Cuyahoga County Public Library offers computer classes for beginners to advanced. Registration opens 30 days before the start of the class and closes prior to the start of the class. To see a full class list, descriptions, and to register, please visit https://cuyahogalibrary.org/classes-events/computer-classes

Friday, November 17th / 10:00 a.m. – Noon. Word Advanced Features.

Kindergarten Countdown: ABC’s. For children entering Kindergarten this Fall & their Caregivers. Friday, November 17th / 11:00 a.m. – Noon. Join us as we help your child build kindergarten readiness skills in a program aligned to Ohio’s Early Childhood Standards. This session, we will focus on the alphabet.

Teen Sewing Night. Teens in Grades 6 – 12. Tuesday, November 21st / 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. FOR TEENS…Come in for a sewing night! Beginners welcome! This sewing class will review the basic parts of the sewing machine, basic sewing techniques, and allow teens to make a sleeping mask to take home!

Blood Drive. Friday, November 24th / 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 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 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767).

Monday Afternoon Book Discussion. Monday, November 27th / 2:30 p.m. The Monday Afternoon Book Discussion meets at 2:30 p.m. in the Library on the 4th Monday of each month. No registration is required. New members always welcome. We welcome all adults interested in reading and discussing great books! Our next discussion title will be The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk.

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