Mustang Moments
Strongsville City Schools News (2023-24 Vol 8, Iss 17)
60 SECONDS WITH THE SUPERINTENDENT
Strongsville High School offers many courses that prepare students for various careers. One of the unique offerings is “Sports Management” where students learn planning, marketing, financing, leading, and organizing sport, fitness and recreational organizations, events and facilities. The students also gain valuable “hands on” experience collaborating with the SHS Athletic Department to promote the varsity teams. Click HERE for this week’s ‘60 Seconds’ episode to learn more about Sports Management at SHS.
MUSTANG SPOTLIGHT - MRS. CRISTY REILEY, 1ST GRADE TEACHER AT KINSNER ELEMENTARY
Mrs. Cristy Reiley has been a teacher in our District for more than 12 years. In addition to teaching experience at Zellers and Chapman, Mrs. Reiley currently teaches first grade at Kinsner Elementary. A proud graduate of Strongsville High School (Class of ‘96), Mrs. Reiley still lives in her hometown because she believes Strongsville City Schools is “the best of the best!” She earned her undergraduate degree from Cleveland State University and her graduate degree from Concordia University.
“I have the best job in the world because every single day I get the opportunity to develop students into lifelong learners. Each year, my first graders see the excitement and passion I have for teaching and they get wrapped up in it as well. I also love that my little learners are making connections all the time. They connect to previous lessons, personal experiences, and vocabulary or strategies across our curriculum. This is really exciting to be a part of! The love I get from my ‘Firsties’ - that just may be the very best part of teaching.”
“I hope Kinsner Elementary will be my forever home as a teacher. I walk in happy to see the entire staff that feel more like family and I leave satisfied knowing that even on hard days I will be excited to come back again the next day. It is a blessing to have a huge support system here at Kinsner. Our students witness this every day and they too love seeing the teachers, administrators, and support staff having fun together and sharing laughs. We have all enjoyed the recent addition of "Theme Thursdays" in our building!”
Thank you Mrs. Reiley for continuing to positively impact and instilling a love of learning in our first graders at Kinsner Elementary! #ModelMustang
SHS SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER JOINS HOLY NAME ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME
Congratulations to Officer Brian Bobula - School Resource Officer at Strongsville High School - for recently being inducted into the Holy Name Athletic Hall of Fame. Officer Bobula was a standout track and football student-athlete. He held the school record in the 400-meter dash for 28 years and was also an All-District running back in football.
CARTER FRAZEE (SHS CLASS OF 2013) NAMED TO 2024 FORBES “30 UNDER 30” LIST
Congratulations to Carter Frazee (SHS Class of 2013) for being names to the 2024 Forbes “30 Under 30” list. Carter, a graduate of Fordham University and the Harvard Business School, is a principal for investing firm KKR's global impact strategy, a $3.5 billion initiative focused on making private equity investments centered around climate, sustainability, education and inclusion. He is one of two Cleveland natives to make this year’s distinguished list. #foreveramustang
“HERE COMES THE BUS” APP FOR SCS FAMILIES
"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.
RIGHT AT SCHOOL - BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE FOR SCS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FAMILIES
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.
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. 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).
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Join Strongsville Special Olympics + Volunteers Needed for Basketball Season
Join the Strongsville Special Olympics family! Strongsville Special Olympics has a number of sports opportunities for ages 8 and up. Participants can gain new sports skills, attend annual dances and picnics, and make lifelong friends! Email strongsvillespecialolympics@gmail.com for additional information or click HERE.
Strongsville Special Olympics is seeking volunteers to help with their Basketball Skills Season. Students would supervise athletes as they travel around various stations, operate a skills station, and help encourage our athletes. The only training necessary is to be enthusiastic, have a positive attitude, and bring a smile! Our practices will be at the Strongsville Rec Center at 9 am on Sundays. 12/3, 12/17, 1/7 - 2/18. Please click here to volunteer and contact us at strongsvillespecialolympics@gmail.com if you have any questions.
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.
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
December Holiday Luncheon
"Celebrate the Season" - includes performance by the SHS Women's Chorale
Ehrnfelt Recreation & Senior Center (Event Center), 18100 Royalton Road
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
11:30am – 1:00pm
* Please bring a new, unwrapped toy for “Operation Toy Soldier”
Strongsville Library
Please note the following December 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 be closed on Sunday, December 24th and Monday, December 25th for the Christmas Holiday. We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, December 26th at 9:00 a.m.
*The Library and Administrative Offices will be closed on Sunday, December 30th and Monday, January 1st for the New Year Holiday. We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, January 2nd at 9:00 a.m.
CCPL Winter 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 on hiatus for the month of December. We will resume winter storytimes in January.
Computer Classes 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
Audio & Video Studio Orientation. Ages 11 & up. Saturday, December 9th / 10:00 a.m. VIRTUAL or on Monday, December 18th / 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.
CreativiTeen. Teens in Grades 6 – 12. Wednesday, December 13th / 3:30 – 5:15 p.m.
Drop-in to the TEEN AREA any time between 3:30 and 5:00 for a craft, technology demo, or other activity! No registration required. While supplies last.
Blood Drive. Friday, December 15th / 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).
Kindergarten Countdown: Nutrition. For children entering Kindergarten this Fall & their Caregivers. Friday, December 15th / 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 nutrition.
Scrabble Tile Decorations. Thursday, December 14th / 7:00 p.m. Join us for a fun night of crafting to create your own Scrabble Tile decoration! All materials will be provided. Registration is required and begins on November 16th at 9:00 a.m.
The Making of A Christmas Story. Saturday, December 16th / 2:00 p.m. Local guest lecturer, Carl Quatraro, will be here to present this fun holiday program. From the Red Ryder BB gun to the Leg Lamp, here is the story of this how this Christmas favorite was made from director Bob Clark’s first idea in 1968 to the 2022 sequel.
Noon Year's Eve Storytime Special. Families. Saturday, December 30th / 11:30 - 12:30 p.m. You’re invited to ring in the New Year with us! If your little ones can't make it to midnight, stop by the library for a fun filled storytime filled with silly stories and songs. There will be a countdown to noon and an extra special ball drop to celebrate!
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
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