60 SECONDS WITH THE SUPERINTENDENT
Our District’s ‘Model Mustang’ incorporates five competencies (Innovative, Resilient, Collaborative, Global, Empowered) that we are committed to building in our PreK-12th grade students. What does ‘Global’ look like in our classrooms and what does it mean to students? Click HERE for this week’s episode as we visit SMS and see some in classroom experiences providing a global perspective for our students.
MUSTANG SPOTLIGHT - MRS. LISA SUPELAK, 5TH GRADE TEACHER AT KINSNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mrs. Lisa Supleak has been a teacher at Kinsner Elementary School for her entire SCS career. Mrs. Supelak teaches 5th grade and is in her 24th year in our District. A graduate of Strongsville High School, she says “I was fortunate to have amazing teachers growing up here in Strongsville that inspired me to become a teacher, and I try to carry on their legacy through my teaching.” Mrs. Supelak earned her undergraduate degree from Bowling Green State University and graduate degree from Cleveland State University.
What does Mrs. Supleak love about teaching 5th graders at Kinsner? “I love connecting and forming relationships with my students each year and building our classroom community. I love the willingness my students have to challenge themselves, and being able to witness the feeling of accomplishment they get from being successful. I love seeing the progress that my fifth graders make throughout the year, knowing that their next step is a big one - to middle school.”
“I have been so lucky to have spent my entire career at Kinsner. I have made so many wonderful connections with families and colleagues over the years. Kinsner is my home away from home and I am grateful to be a part of such an amazing school.”
Thank you Mrs. Supelak for helping our 5th graders at Kinsner grow and develop, and preparing them for their next step to middle school! #BeTheDifference
WHITNEY 1ST GRADERS LEARN ABOUT ANIMALS & HABITATS
Whitney 1st grade students, led by Mrs. Havel, Mrs. Yonkof, Mrs. Rice, and Mrs. Sanniti, have been reading and writing about animals. Recently, students learned about the needs of animals (food, water, shelter, air) and that different animals live in different habitats to meet their needs. The students broke into groups and, depending on their their animal, had to decide what kind of habitat to build for it. They had to plan for its needs to be met in that habitat - what will it eat, how will it get water, where will it have a shelter?
The students then had to build their habitat. Each group had a different material (magnatiles, blocks, connecting cubes, kinex, legos, and pattern blocks) and the challenge was using the materials in creative ways to show their habitat. The students had to be innovative, collaborative and resilient!
DINE OUT AT MASTER PIZZA & SUPPORT THE STRONGSVILLE EDUCATION FOUNDATION (THU. 5/18)
Don’t miss your chance to dine out at Master Pizza in Strongsville (13311 Pearl Rd.) on Thursday, May 18 from 11am-8pm and support the Strongsville Education Foundation. A percentage of event sales will be donated back to the Foundation and their mission of 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. Remember to mention Strongsville Education Foundation when ordering!
NEW AUDIO LAB AT SHS - SIGN UP NOW & START CREATING!
Did you know that we have an Audio Lab available on the 2nd floor of the SHS Media Center for our 9th-12th grade students? Click HERE for a promotional video created by Mr. Bent’s Sport Management class and featuring music created by students in the Audio Lab! This space features a professional grade workspace incorporating components found in recording studios across the country. Whether it’s vocals, guitars, keyboards, bass, drums or acoustic instruments - this lab has the tools you need for your project. The Audio Lab is open to recording "newbies" or someone who is experienced in audio production - we encourage you to unleash your talents for the world to hear! Click HERE for additional information and to reserve time in the Audio Lab to start creating! (** An experienced SHS staff member must be present to use the Audio Lab)
STRONGSVILLE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC BOOSTERS WING DING - TOMORROW (SAT. 4/29)
Don’t miss the “Wing Ding” at Harvest Saloon TOMORROW (Sat. 4/29) from 5-8pm to benefit the Strongsville Instrumental Music Boosters (SIMB). The event will feature food and drink, raffles, and lots of FUN! Tickets are $35 in advance and all proceeds from the night will benefit SIMB and their support of our instrumental music program. Click HERE for the event flyer.
STRONGSVILLE EDUCATION FOUNDATION “JOCKEYS & JULEPS” EVENT (SAT. MAY 6TH)
The Strongsville Education Foundation’s 7th Annual “Jockeys & Juleps” event will take place on Saturday, May 6th from 5:30pm-10:30pm at the Ehrnfelt Recreation Center. Watch the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby, followed by a “Night at the Races” fundraiser benefiting the Foundation. Enjoy food and drink, raffles, and MORE! Click HERE to purchase tickets.
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, please click on the following links to access websites dedicated to each of our elementary school locations: Chapman, Kinsner, Muraski, Surrarrer, Whitney
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
Memorial Day at the Strongsville Historical Village
The Strongsville Historical Village will be open on Memorial Day from 12:00pm - 2:00pm for the public to visit the village’s buildings and grounds following the Memorial Day parade and service at the Freedom Trail. Visitors will be able to participate in many activities to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
Kindness Camp - C’s the Day
A camp for kids in grades 1-7 dedicated to EMPOWERING kids to positively impact their communities through acts of kindness, INSPIRING kids to become leaders by growing in character, confidence and personal wellness, and CHALLENGING kids to practice mindfulness in thoughts, words, and actions with self and others.
WHEN: July 17-21 (1:00pm - 4:00pm) / WHERE: Albion Woods Picnic Area
Click HERE for additional information / Click HERE to register for the camp
Kids Running Camp - gOH Run!
When: Monday, July 17 - June 21 (9am-11am) / Where: Albion Woods Picnic Area in the MetroParks
Camp is for kids in KG-8th Grade; cost is $60 and includes a shirt, camp materials, daily prizes, awards, and lots of fun! Click HERE for additional information and to register!
Baldwin Wallace Summer Camp Programming
Baldwin Wallace is offering summer camp programming in a variety of areas, including STEM, music, theatre, arts, athletics, and education. For more information or to register, families can visit BW’s Division of Community Learning at https://dcl.bw.edu/divisions/ or click HERE.
Safety Town Registration
Parents of incoming Kindergarten students, don’t miss registering your children for Safety Town. Click HERE for additional information on Safety Town. Click HERE for a Parent Brochure. Click HERE for the registration link.
Safety Town Volunteers Needed
Calling all 6th-9th grade students! If you are interested in volunteering to help with this year’s Safety Town, signups begin on Monday, April 17 at 5pm. Click HERE for additional information. Students must be a Strongsville resident or attend school in Strongsville to be eligible to volunteer.
Strongsville Swim League
Splash, dive, and jump into FUN this summer by joining your local Strongsville Swim Team! This year’s summer swim season takes place May 30 - July 15. Deadline to register for the season is May 16. Visit the Strongsville Swim League website - https://strongsville.teampages.com - for additional information.
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
Business After Hours & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Hooley Pub & Kitchen (SouthPark Mall)
Thursday, May 18, 2023
5:30pm - 7:30pm
(21 & Over)
May Business Luncheon
Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Awards & Recognition of Students Entering the Military
Ehrnfelt Recreation Center
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
11:30am - 1:00pm
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
2023 Strongsville Homecoming Festival
July 12 - July 15, 2023
Strongsville Library
Please note the following May 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 Administration Building and all Library Branches will be closed on Sunday, May 28th and Monday, May 29th in honor of the Memorial Day Holiday. We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, May 30th at 9:00 a.m.
All Together Now – 2023 Summer Reading Challenge – June 3rd through August 13th. Sign-up for our reading challenge beginning May 1st. To learn more, visit https://cuyahogalibrary.org/srp to register or check out our YouTube video for more information! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErqUzDPnN7s
Seed Library! To spread knowledge of local food systems, cultivate skills required for sustainable food production, and to help make seeds more accessible to those in the community, the Strongsville Branch Library has partnered with the Cleveland Seed Bank to offer a selection of different varieties of organic, open-pollinated, non-GMO vegetable, herb, & edible flower seeds. Please stop by the Strongsville Branch to pick-up your free seeds! Customers will be able to “check-out” 5 seed packets per month. Please call (440) 238-5530 for more information. This program sponsored by the Friends of Strongsville Branch Library. While supplies last.
Arranging Evan Hansen. Monday, May 1st / 7:00 p.m. Join us to learn about the hidden role of Broadway’s arrangers/orchestrators by examining the score of Dear Evan Hansen. Though composed by super team Pasek and Paul, Dear Evan Hansen was arranged by Alex Lacamoire, whose credits also include Hamilton, In the Heights, Bring It On: The Musical, 9 to 5, and the 2012 revival of Annie. Lacamoire’s signature sound permeates Dear Evan Hansen and directs the drama in subtle but important ways. “Arranging Evan Hansen” allows audiences to recognize Lacamoire’s contribution while enjoying the musical’s score at an even deeper level.
Young at Heart. Tuesday, May 2nd / 7:00 p.m. A book club for adults who love Children's and Teen books. The title for our next discussion is Welcome to Dweeb Club by Betsy Uhrig. No registration. Everyone Welcome!
Cinco de Mayo Celebration! Ages 3 – 5 Years Old. Friday, May 5th / 11:00 a.m. – Noon. Join us as we introduce your young one to a festive Mexican holiday with snacks, lively activities, and Spanish words.
Saturday Crafternoon. Ages 3 and up. Saturday, May 6th / 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. If you’re not sure what to do on the first Saturday afternoon of the month, look no further! Create a one-of-a-kind craft in our storytime room. While supplies last.
Blood Drive. Friday, May 12th / 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).
Audio & Video Studio Orientation. Ages 11 & up. Saturday, May 13th / 10:00 a.m. VIRTUAL OR Monday, May 22nd / 7 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 or in-person sessions.
Mom and Teen: Make Your Own Jewelry Set. Monday, May 15th / 7:00 p.m. Bring your mom and join us to make a matching wire wrapped ring and pendant set to celebrate Mother's Day. No experience required!
Computer Classes IN PERSON. Cuyahoga County Public Library offers computer classes for beginners to advanced. Classes are currently being held in-person as well as some VIRTUALLY which requires a web browser and an internet connection. There is no additional software to download. Google Chrome is the recommended browser. A valid email address is required for registration. Registrants will receive an email with a link to join the class at least an hour before the start time. 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://www.cuyahogalibrary.org/Events/Computer-Classes/2021-Virtual-and-In-Person-classes.aspx
Wednesday, May 17th / 10:00 a.m. - Noon. Photoshop 2: Photo Retouching
Wednesday Evening Book Discussion. Wednesday, May 17th / 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 Whisper Network: a Novel by Chandler Baker. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk of the Strongsville Branch Library
Grooving with Pete the Cat. Ages 3 – 8. Wednesday, May 17th / 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Children and their families are invited to an evening of fun stories, music and crafts inspired by Eric Litwin’s Pete the Cat. Get your groove on with Pete! It’s all good!
Monday Afternoon Book Discussion. Monday, May 22nd / 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 Dimestore: A Writer's Life by Lee Smith. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk.
Southwest Health Talk: Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Diabetes. Tuesday, May 23rd / 10:00 a.m. Monica L. Kravetz MSN-Ed, RN, Diabetes Nurse Educator from Southwest General Health Center, will share simple tips to help you prevent Diabetes and take control of your health.
Down by the Old Mill Stream Run. Tuesday, May 23rd / 7:00 p.m. Cleveland Metroparks Historian, Judy MacKeigan, will share this presentation on the history of the Mill Stream Run Reservation. Among the many features of Mill Stream Run Reservation are the first refrigerated toboggan chutes in the United States, old quarry lands turned into lakes, and Camp Cheerful, where people of all abilities can experience the joy of summer camp. Learn about this reservation and its long and interesting history. Program presented by the Strongsville Historical Society in partnership with the Strongsville Branch Library.
Calling All Pokemon Trainers! All Ages. Wednesday, May 31st / 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Bring your family, bring your friends, and explore more than 15 PokeStops and Gyms between the library and the Strongsville Rec Center. Drop a few lures, join in a raid, and catch ‘em all.
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
Facebook: facebook.com/strongsvillecs
Twitter: @strongsvillecs