On Wednesday this past week, Mrs. Gerber & Mrs. Ray presented information to our current 6th and 7th grade students regarding course registration for next year. Please click on the appropriate link below to view the information that was presented to students:

Presentation for Current 6th Graders

Presentation for Current 7th Graders

The scheduling window will begin on Friday, March 18th at 3:00pm and will end on Sunday, March 27th. Course registration can be completed using the online form found on the SMS Guidance Webpage (or by clicking on the links below). This course registration form MUST be filled out BY A PARENT/GUARDIAN by March 27th. Parents of current 6th grade students should fill out the 7th Grade Course Registration form and parents of current 7th graders should fill out the 8th Grade Course Registration form. Additionally, here is the SMS Program of Studies for a description of courses.

If you have any questions about course registration, please email the appropriate school counselor below:

6th Grade School Counselor: Elissa Ray (eray@scsmustangs.org)

7th Grade School Counselor: Kristen Gerber (kgerber@scsmustangs.org)

Our very own SMS students placed 1st, 2nd, 3rd, out of 13 teams in the Mad Grab competition at our Polaris Palooza event held at SMS this week. The following schools competed: Strongsville, Olmsted Falls, Brooklyn, Fairview, Berea-Midpark XXX.

Polaris upperclassmen also showed to help run and support students. What a great event for our students. Thank you to Mrs. Gasparro and Mrs. Delong for their efforts in organizing this great event!

Strongsville Board of Education members Sharon Kilbane & Hayley Stovcik have created the "Extra Mile" Award in our District to spotlight our teachers and staff going above and beyond inside and outside of the classroom. Strongsville Middle School teacher Ms. Holli Ruman received the surprise recognition today! #WeAreStrongsville

The following students qualified for our state wrestling tournament this weekend:

Michael Rusinko placed 2nd

Tyler Petkov placed 4th

Austin Adkins placed 6th

Good Luck to Mike Rusinko and Tyler Petkov as they compete this weekend for a state title! SMS enjoyed celebrating their success and sending them off with Strongsville Spirit on Friday with a dedicated spirit day! Good luck Mike and Tyler!

Congratulations to our Q3 PQR Raffle Winners!!

6th grade - Rylinn Kocisko (Vikings)

7th grade - Aidan Kopchak (Seekers)

8th grade - Natalia Panta (Crusaders)

March

25th- Leadership Breakfast- Select students will attend a breakfast with community leaders

28- SMS Recognition Night- SMS Auditorium: 6th Grade 6 p.m. 7th Grade, 7 p.m. and 8th Grade 8 p.m.

We welcome parents and students on March 28th to come and celebrate select students, parents and staff for their accomplishments and participation for Quarter 2 and 3 this school year. Please plan to attend!

Who: The following students/staff are being asked to attend on the 28th:

• Quarter 2 and 3 Academic Success: Any student who received ALL As, or As and Bs, on their Quarter 2 or 3 report card
• SMS Winter Athletes: Basketball, Cheerleading and Wrestling
• SMS Spring Athletes: Track
• Staff Model Mustangs for November, December, January and February
• Select Students and Community Members for Special Awards- A personal letter and email will be shared with these students this week

When: SMS Auditorium: 6th Grade 6p.m. 7th Grade, 7 p.m. and 8th Grade 8 p.m.

HERE is the link to our Daily/Weekly announcement slides!

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.

CCP Information Night Video Presentation for 2022-2023

CCP 2022-23 Meeting Slides

2022-23 CCP Intent to Participate Form

Looking to add to your Strongsville Mustangs wardrobe and get some updated Mustangs gear? Click HERE to visit our special, limited time Mustangs Team Shop for short-sleeve t-shirts, long-sleeve t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, and MORE! Personalized merchandise is also available. Hurry - Team Shop closes at 11:59pm on Sunday, 3/27!

Yearbooks for 2021-22 can be purchased online through this link:

https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/

Use Code: 14459922

Deadline for orders is Friday, April 1st.

Theme- PINK OUT

Drinks and Snacks available

Food and drink donations as well as chaperones will be needed- sign up will be sent out

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rockin-at-sms-tickets-275224773707

Visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org to register and to see more library event information for this Month!

• English as a Second Language. IN PERSON Thursdays & Fridays from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Computer Classes-please visit
• https://www.cuyahogalibrary.org/Events/Computer-Classes/2021-Virtual-and-In-Person-classes.aspx

• Storytimes:
• In-person Storytimes-Learn more about parent options at www.cuyahogalibrary.org/parent-options. To check for in-person storytime availability, please check our schedule online or call (440) 238-5530.

• Zoom Virtual Preschool Storytime. Age 3-5. Tuesday, April 5th, 12th, 19, and 26th from 11:30 a.m. – 12:00.
• Zoom Virtual Family Storytime. Thursday, April 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th from 7:00 – 7:30 p.m.

• Young at Heart Book Club. Tuesday, April 5th / 7:00 p.m. Register online. IN PERSON.

• Paint a Canvas Bag. Teens Grades 6 – 12. Monday, April 4th / 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. IN PERSON.

• Trails: How to Help Keep Them Beautiful. Wednesday, April 6th / 7:00 p.m. VIRTUAL.

• Studio Orientation. Saturday, April 9th from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. / VIRTUAL or Monday, April
• Wednesday Evening Book Discussion. Wednesday, April 20th / 7:00 p.m. IN PERSON.

• Blood Drive. Friday, April 22nd / 10:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.-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).
• Elephant & Piggie Storytime. Ages 6-7. Wednesday, April 20th / 7:00 – 7:30 p.m. IN PERSON.

• Monday Afternoon Book Discussion. Monday, April 25th / 2:30 p.m. IN PERSON.

Follow SMS on Instagram @ STRONGSVILLEMIDDLESCHOOL or @TheSMSMustangs on Twitter!

Administration:

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