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The Muraski Tribune: Issue 20
Important Dates and Information for the 23-24 School Year
UPDATE FROM THE PRINCIPALS
Update from the Principals
Good Morning Muraski Families,
I hope you have started your weeks off well and enjoyed the weekend. Last week I failed with my forecasting, but this week I think I am confident in the fact that we will have a full week of school. We are excited to have the students with us for that time and have a great deal coming up. A few things of note:
- Conference Nights: February 1st & February 7th - Communication for Signups from Teachers
- PBIS Volunteer Opportunity- Bingo Incentive on February 2nd
- Lots of PTA & Community Events
- Don't forget, February 16th is a Professional Development Day - No Students
- No students on February 19th for President's Day
Let's have a great week!
Mike Griffen
PS- It was great to see so many families on the Toboggans. Although there was a little bit of rain, it was an awesome night on the chutes!
NEED YOUR HELP: FRIDAY, February 2nd - PBIS BINGO
PRIDE LESSONS: PERSPECTIVES
On Friday and Monday, Mr. Lawrence led our students in a lesson on PERSPECTIVE. The goal during these lessons was to teach students about understanding that everyone has their own perspective in terms of the interactions they have throughout a day. When you are able to look at the perspectives of others, it promotes compassion, empathy, and a more positive environment within our school.
In simple terms we discussed, Perspective is what I see, how I see it, and how it makes me feel. Discussions were great and our students did a phenomenal job of engaging in this learning.
THE FLYER SECTION: PTA & UPCOMING EVENTS
DINNER NIGHT OUT: SUPPORT MURASKI & EAT DINNER
Candy Grams for Valentine's Day
Muraski Bingo Nights
Breakfast with a Buddy
Want to Volunteer: Wednesday Opportunities
Night at the Cavs
Still Want to Join PTA?
Updated Food Guidelines for Class Parties
IMPORTANT: Attached are the updated food guidelines for parties. If you have specific questions regarding this new policy, feel free to reach out directly to Mr. Griffen. And, as a result of this new plan, we will not be inspecting food/snacks as we check you in before the party.
The overview of the revised policy is as follows:
- There is no longer a specific list of foods
- No homemade foods allowed
- Room parent must adhere to allergies in their classroom (you should have received allergy information for your class in your Room Parent folder at the beginning of the school year)
- Ingredient labels must be available for packaged foods
- Room parents are still the only people allowed to bring food in on party days
- The brands mentioned at the end of the updated policy are suggestions if someone has a large number of allergies in their class, they are not required to purchase those brands
Muraski Gear: Holiday Sale
Holiday Sale is Underway! The official Muraski store has launched a Holiday Sale! Spirit wear makes for great holiday gifts for the entire family, including these customizable designs for Mom, Dad, Grandparents and more!
This sale features limited-time savings of 20% sitewide! Orders over $75 will receive free shipping, and those below that will ship for just $5! Shop Now!
RED, WHITE, & BLUE CALENDAR
Free & Reduced Lunch Application
Application for Free & Reduced Lunch and Breakfast
It is important to note the following for those that qualify for Reduced Lunches in the 23-24 school year: The recently passed Ohio biennial budget includes a provision for the State to pay the meal charges for Reduced students ($0.30 for Breakfast and $0.40 for Lunch) effectively allowing them to eat for free. This will be in effect for the 23-24 and the 24-25 school years.
Forms & District Items
School Fees
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Mike Griffen
Email: mgriffen@scsmustangs.org
Website: https://muraski.strongnet.org/
Location: Muraski Elementary School, Royalton Road, Strongsville, OH, USA
Phone: 440-572-7160
Twitter: @MuraskiPrin