Surrarrer Newsletter

November 24 , 2024

It is hard to believe that Thanksgiving is already upon us! I am very thankful for all of the students and staff at Surrarrer. There are so many great things happening every day! Surrarrer is a special place and I am grateful to have a front row seat to everything! I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving break!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Young

November

27th-29th- Thanksgiving Break: NO SCHOOL

December

17th- Band and Orchestra Holiday Concert

20th- Winter Parties

All items are located near the office/ front door. If you see something that belongs to your child, please remind them to come to the lost and found and pick it up. All items are going to be donated if they are not claimed by Winter Break.

Free Fourth Grade History Pass for Ohio museums- Every fourth grade student in Ohio will have the opportunity to visit participating history-related museums and sites free of charge when accompanied by a paying adult through Aug. 31, 2025. The program aims to cultivate curiosity in young minds in anticipation of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

The Surrarrer Student council will be supporting the Strongsville Food Bank again this year by setting up the annual Giving Tree. Please pick a tag off the giving tree, buy the items on the tag and bring it back unwrapped with the tag taped to the gift. Have your child place the unwrapped gift under the tree in the front lobby!

Thank you, The Surrarrer Student Council.

Don’t miss a special Strongsville City Schools Night with the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. The Cavs battle the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, November 24 - Tip off is at 7:30pm. For families that purchase tickets, SCS students will be entered into a drawing to be a part of the Pregame Visiting Team Cheer Tunnel. Click HERE to purchase tickets.

MUSTANGS ONLINE TEAM SHOP - ORDER NOW THROUGH SUN. 11/24
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 24!

Attention local 4th, 5th and 6th graders! You’re invited to discover Polaris and explore careers through their 2nd Annual Explorer Club. This after-school adventure features fun, hands-on classes taught by their very own instructors.

The next session will take place on December 3-4 and 10-11 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The program fee is $60, which includes two classes and all class materials. There is also an optional early drop-off at 4:00 p.m. each day featuring BONUS career exploration activities.

Classes promise to fill up quickly so interested students and families are encouraged to enroll as soon as possible at www.polaris.edu/explorerclub.

The Explorer Club class lineup includes the following exciting options: Anatomy Academy; CAD Creators: 3D-Printing & Design; Design & Press: Custom T-Shirts; Drone Masters; Glamour Me; Pencils to Pixels; Rescue 911; Sweet Holiday Kitchen; The Art of Cooking; Tool Time and Virtual Reality Winter Wonderland.

Registration and class descriptions are available at www.polaris.edu/explorerclub. Some sessions are ACE funding eligible. For additional details, call the event information line at 440.891.7666 or email DKarberg@polaris.edu

Our Holiday Shop will be open December 10-12! The kids are going to be so eager to secretly shop for

everyone on their list. A holiday shop is a fantastic way for kids to earn money -- making beds, feeding

pets, and helping siblings are just a few ideas. Our school volunteers are starting to get everything

ready... we love this tradition!

*Cash or Check made payable to Surrarrer PTA only

Birthday Book Club is Back!

The Surrarrer Birthday Book Club is an opportunity to donate a book to the Surrarrer Media Center in honor of your child's birthday. This is a special way birthday present for your child and a wonderful way to teach the importance of books! For more information click here: https://surrarrerpta.givebacks.com/store/items/1081004 Also, a letter will be coming home from school soon with more details. Thanks so much to all who participate!

cuyahogalibrary.org

* The Library and Administration Office will be closed on Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th for the Christmas Holiday. We will resume normal business hours on Thursday, December 26th at 9:00 a.m.

*The Library and Administration Office will be closed on Tuesday, December 31st and Wednesday, January 1st for the New Year's Holiday. We will resume normal business hours on Thursday, January 2nd at 9:00 a.m.

CCPL 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 Program information by going to cuyahogalibrary.org and click on Research & Discover to use the Press Reader resource here:

https://cuyahogalibrary.org/research-discover/resources-a-z/pressreader

Storytimes - Are on hiatus for the month of December. Winter Storytimes will resume in January. Please see program guide or website for details.

Teen Knit & Crochet Club. Teens Grades 6 - 12. Monday, December 2nd / 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Do you like to craft? Do you know how to knit, crochet, or hand sew? Bring your own project and come hang out with other teens who also love to make things! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

British Royal Scandals Part 4. Wednesday, December 4th / 7:00 p.m.
Royal expert Julie Koenig will be at the Strongsville branch again discussing recent British Royal Scandals. These include: Meghan & Harry - Royal victims?; Prince Andrew - The Royal Outcast; and King Edward VII - Popular Uncle of Europe, Womanizer.

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.

Digital Navigator at Strongsville Branch. Friday, December 6th from 9:30 - 4 p.m. OR Tuesday, December 10th from 1:00 0 6:30 p.m.

Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch. Cuyahoga County Public Library’s Digital Navigators service offers one-on-one assistance to help you – or someone you know – connect to the internet, get a device, set up a telehealth appointment and more.

Kindergarten Countdown: Colors. For those entering Kindergarten in the Fall with a Caregiver. Friday, December 6th / 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 colors.

The Making of It's a Wonderful Life. Saturday, December 7th / 2:00 p.m.
The story behind the making of the 1946 Christmas classic from first idea to movie production to box office disappointment to eventual holiday favorite. Local speaker Carl Quatraro will share this fun and interactive presentation.

Technology Training Class:

Adobe In Design Basics. Monday, December 9th / 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Learn the basics of Adobe InDesign, the industry-leading layout and page design software for print and digital media. It can be used to create works such as posters, flyers, brochures, magazines, newspapers, presentations, books and eBooks. InDesign can also publish content suitable for tablet devices in conjunction with Adobe Digital Publishing Suite.

Southwest General Health Talk: Nourish Your Mind, Body, & Soul. Wednesday, December 11th / 10:00 a.m.
Food can have a transformative effect on our lives, beyond just satisfying our hunger. It can influence our mood, energy levels, and quality of life, as well as our mental and emotional states. It can also bring people together, evoke feelings of comfort or nostalgia, and be part of celebrations. Join us for this special Southwest General Health Talk. Judy Steffes; MS, RDN, LD, will discuss heart healthy diet and looks at good diet and meal preparation ideas to help people eat healthy for body, mind and soul.

Toddler Sensory Art Play. Ages 1 - 3 with a Caregiver. Friday, December 13th / 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Engage your little one’s senses, develop skills, and build brain connections though open-ended art using a variety of tactile materials.

Audio & Video Studio Orientation. Ages 11 & up. Saturday, December 14th / 10:00 a.m. VIRTUAL or on Monday, December 16th / 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.

A Wintery School Age Storytime. Primarily for grades 1 - 3 but all ages welcome. Saturday, December 14th / 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Warm up this chilly December afternoon with laughter from these silly stories and songs.

Blow off some S.T.E.A.M. After School. Grades 1 - 4. Wednesday, December 18th / 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Ignite your curiosity and creativity through this exploration of all things STEAM. Discover the elements of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands on activities and exploration. Boost your problem solving and teamwork skills in this program.

Sewing Basics for Adults. Wednesday, December 18th / 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Learn the basics of using a sewing machine and get a hands-on opportunity to create a simple project. All materials and equipment are provided. No prior experience necessary. Registration is required.

Blood Drive. Friday, December 20th / 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).

As a reminder, all school fees that have not been paid are now considered past due. To check the balance and pay outstanding school fees, go to Pay Schools Central by clicking HERE. In addition to Pay Schools Central, school fees can be paid by cash/check to your student’s building secretary or with the Treasurer's Office. If you have questions related to this, please contact the building secretary or Melissa LePage (mlepage@scsmustangs.org) within the Treasurer's Department. As we are approaching a new school year, as well as the start of fall sports, per Board of Education policy, the consequences for outstanding prior year school fees will prohibit students from participating in any school extracurricular activities (i.e., athletics, student council, school clubs, etc.), field trips, and school sanctioned dances / events that require a purchased ticket. For additional information on District Fee Collection Procedures and Consequences CLICK HERE.