Whitney Family Newsletter

• May 27th - Choir at 8:15
• May 28th - Talent Show
• Model Mustang of the Year Lunch
• May 29th - Fifth Grade End-of-year-party 12:00-2:00
• Dunk Tank (during recess)
• May 30th - Fifth Grade Recognition - 10:00-11:15
• K-4 End of Year Partied 12:00-2:00
• Early Release at 2:05

We are striving for the most efficient ways to communicate information to our District. We value your feedback and want to continue to improve communication from Strongsville City Schools. Please take a few minutes to click HERE and complete this communications survey. Your responses will help us to continue to ensure efficient and meaningful communication from our District.

As the 24-25 school year is coming to a close, we begin creating class assignments for the upcoming school year. When creating class rosters, our staff works together collaboratively and many factors are taken into consideration to create well balanced classes.

If there is a specific reason you would like to make a request, it must be made to Katie Hawk. To make a request, please email Mrs. Hawk at khawk@scsmustangs.org stating the request and providing a reason to support the request no later than June 5, 2025.

Even though a request is made, I cannot guarantee that the request will be granted. Please do not make requests to individual teachers or staff. Thank you!

As part of the District's Strategic Plan our Treasurer, George Anagnostou, has been releasing monthly Financial Fast Facts. Click HERE to view this month’s Financial Fast Facts video, explaining the annual Cupp Report from Ohio’s Department of Education and Workforce, and how Strongsville compares to surrounding school districts. The Cupp Report can be found HERE.

5th Grade Families,

Here is the link to our 6th grade camp website. Here you can view the presentation slides, tentative itinerary, registration link and payment link, chaperone information, deadline dates, and so much more!

We are so excited for what is planned!!!

Registration deadline is June 15th

If you have any questions please reach out to nbuchwald@scsmustangs.org or crissystahl79@gmail.com for any questions!

Hope to see you all there!!

If you have a current 5th grader, check out this sneak peek that shares a lot of helpful information about Middle School!

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

Color Our World: Summer Reading Challenge

June 2 - July 31. Visit http://ccplsummerreading.org beginning May 1st to register to participate and for more information. Take the Summer Reading Challenge for a chance to win great prizes!

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.

Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services
Schedule an individual career coaching session at the Strongsville Branch with one of our Career Services Coaches. Career Services Coaches are available by appointment on Tuesdays to help you discover your occupational interests, create an effective job search strategy, and prepare for job interviews. They can also provide tips that will help you develop top-notch resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles. Career Coaching is available by appointment ONLY! To schedule a FREE appointment at our branch, please call Cuyahoga Works Job & Career Services at (216) 475-2225 or email the team at Careers@cuyahogalibrary.org

Storytimes:
IN-PERSON Storytimes.
Storytimes are for Birth to Age 5 not yet in Kindergarten. No registration needed!
Baby & Me (Birth to 18 months with a Caregiver) - Mondays / 10:00 - 10:20 a.m. OR Thursdays / 10:00 - 10:20 a.m.
Preschool (Ages 3 - 5 not yet in Kindergarten with a Caregiver) - Mondays / 11:30 a.m. - Noon OR Tuesdays / 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. OR 11:30 a.m. - Noon

Toddler (Ages 19 - 35 months with a Caregiver) - Wednesdays / 10:00 - 10:25 a.m. OR 11:30 - 11:55 a.m.
Family - Thursdays / 7:00 p.m.

Meet Author Hampton Sides. Monday, June 2nd / 7:00 p.m.

Join us when author Hampton Sides visits to discuss his latest book, The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook. Books will be available for purchase courtesy of Mac's Backs - Books on Coventry.

Young at Heart. Tuesday, June 3rd / 7:00 p.m.

A book club for adults who love Children's and Teen books. The title for our next discussion is After Life by Gayle Forman. Please call the branch to register.

Summer Fun for Everyone. Grades 1 - 6. Thursdays, June 5 - July 24th / 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Summer Fun for Everyone STEAM Family Storytime. All Ages. Thursdays, June 5th - July 24th / 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

This summer we are expanding our FREE summer programs for students. Registration is no longer required. Just drop in and enjoy reading, science, technology, engineering, arts and math activities. It's summer fun for everyone!

Kindergarten Countdown: Off to School. For those entering Kindergarten in the Fall with a Caregiver. Friday, June 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 going off to school.

Technology Training Class:
Excel Basics. Monday, June 9th / 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The Library offers FREE computer classes that cover digital literacy basics, Windows, Microsoft Office programs, digital imaging and cloud computing. Learn the essentials of Excel. Topics include entering data, using autofill and performing calculations using basic formulas and functions. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or equivalent experience.

Google Apps Basics. Monday, June 30th / 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Explore Google’s web-based apps: Docs, Sheets and Slides. Organize files in the cloud using Google Drive. Prerequisite: Computer Basics/equivalent experience. Preferred: Google account with password.

Everything I Need to Know I Learned in The Twilight Zone. Monday, June 9th / 7:00 p.m.

Enjoy a performance by Sara Showman and Mark Dawidziak as they explore the lessons from this iconic TV show.

Southwest General Hospital Bone Density Screening. Tuesday, June 10th / 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Join us for this free osteoporosis screening. A nurse from Southwest General will conduct bone density screenings on a first come first served basis. No appointment needed.

Planning a Disney Cruise. Tuesday, June 10th / 7:00 p.m.
Travel advisor, Karli Keene, will discuss the Disney Cruise ships, what's included in your cruise, what's extra, itinerary planning, tips and more. Karli is an affiliate of ET Family Travel Agency, an award-winning, Disney Earmarked Platinum travel agency.

Teen Craft Night: Craft Free for All. Grades 6 - 12. Tuesday, June 17th / 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Using miscellaneous art and craft supplies, come in and create whatever you can think of! The sky (and your
imagination) is the limit! In order to participate in youth programs that could be considered harmful, Cuyahoga
County Public Library requires parents to complete a Release & Hold Harmless Form.

Wednesday Evening Book Discussion. Wednesday, June 18th / 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 Knife: Meditations after an Attempted Murder by Salman Rushdie. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk of the Strongsville Branch Library.

Blood Drive. Friday, June 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).

Audio & Video Studio Orientation. Ages 11 & up. Saturday, June 21st VIRTUAL OR Monday, June 23rd /

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.

Monday Afternoon Book Discussion. Monday, June 23rd / 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. Our May discussion is one week earlier due to the Memorial Day Holiday. No registration is required. New members are always welcome. We welcome all adults interested in reading and discussing great books! Our next discussion title will be The Fury by Alex Michaelides. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk.

C’s the Day Kindness Camp - from June 9-13 - is open to kids in grades 1-7. This camp inspires caring, service, creativity, and confidence and strives to motivate kids toward personal wellness, healthy habits, and the spread of kindness. All campers receive a t-shirt with their registration. Camp Director is Margaret Bosela Klinzing. Questions? Contact us at mbosela14@gmail.com Click HERE to register for this upcoming camp.

Improve your dribbling, juggling, passing and shooting with former Ohio State Buckeye, PRO, and current SHS Boys Head Coach Kyle Veris. Staff consists of current SHS players. Attached is a flyer, but please use the link below for easy registration.

*T-shirt and Kona Ice included the last day!*

GO MUSTANGS!!

We are excited to invite kids in grades 1-8 to join our Cheer Camp on June 24th, 2025, from 9 AM to 11 AM. This camp will feature coaching instruction from our current SHS cheerleaders and coaches, providing a fantastic opportunity for the kids to learn and grow.

Participants will have the chance to perform their cheers at a home football game, making it a memorable experience for everyone involved.

We are excited to announce that our district is adopting the Raptor Safe mobile app as part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing school safety and streamlining visitor management in our schools. This app builds on our existing visitor procedures, offering a more convenient and secure check-in process for everyone.

What is the Raptor Safe App?

The Raptor Safe app offers a convenient and secure way for visitors to manage and verify their identity before arriving at a school. With the Raptor Passport feature, visitors can pre-verify their identity, allowing for a seamless sign-in process when they arrive on campus.

How Does It Work?

When visiting a school, visitors can use their secure QR code generated by the app to expedite the check-in process. QR codes automatically regenerate every 5 minutes to ensure security and prevent misuse.

Getting Started

The Raptor Safe app is available to all visitors across the district. To download the app, please visit https://raptortech.com/raptorsafe-app/.

For questions or assistance, please contact your school office. Thank you for helping us keep our schools safe.