Preschool Press

Dear Preschool Families,

Please read this newsletter for some important reminders and updates. It's hard to believe how quickly the school year is going by. As always, please reach out to your child's teacher or any staff member with any concerns or questions you may have. We are here to help. We appreciate your continued support!

Here are some upcoming dates to keep in mind:

3/26: The Model Mustang Experience/ State of the Schools Event: 6-8pm @ SHS. This FREE community event will highlight our ‘State of the Schools’ and show how education is evolving to prepare today’s learners to be tomorrow’s leaders and thrive in their future. Participate in hands-on activities with our SCS students, teachers, and staff, as they share their learning and work, showcasing the extraordinary ways our District is building "Model Mustangs!" Let's celebrate together the great work happening in our schools on Wednesday, March 26!

3/26 & 3/27: Lunn Rd Spring Pictures

3/31/25-4/4/25: No School- Spring Break

Sincerely,

Mrs. Ciara Vanderhoff

Main Line: 440-572-7046

Attendance Line: 440-572-7046 choose #2

Bus Transportation: 440-572-7060

As we work to align and improve our PBIS system, we want to hear from you, our families! Please complete this short, anonymous survey that is focused on school climate. Your input is important to us and you do not need to complete every question. Thank you in advance for your time!

Please be mindful that our drop off and pick up times are as follows:

AM Session: 8:00am-10:35am

PM Session: 11:25am-2:00pm

Please ensure you are already in the car line ready at these times. We have had a lot of late arrivals and late pickups. This is disruptive to our school routine and interferes with staff lunch times and meetings. Please be on time. We appreciate your cooperation!

Following the correct procedures of our car line are crucial to the safety of our staff, students, and you! Be mindful that the child in the car in front of you may take longer to exit their vehicle. Unless you are waved on by a staff member, you must WAIT in the line until the car in front of you move forwards. Please do not pass cars, cut off cars while entering the car line ( you must follow the arrows and travel all the way to the end of the car line), or speed. The safety of everyone is our top priority!

If you need to buckle your child into their car seat, you must pull into a parking space to the left of the car line. DO NOT PULL FORWARD AND STOP. This has potential to back up the car line and forces other cars to drive around you!

As part of the District's Strategic Plan, SCS Treasurer George Anagnostou has been releasing monthly Financial Fast Facts.

Click HERE to view this month’s Financial Fast Facts video, explaining the Residential Effective Tax Rate and how Strongsville compares to nearby cities.

Germ season is in full swing! Your support in reiterating healthy habits to your children at home will help to stop the spread of germs. Important reminders to share at home include:

• Covering their cough or sneeze in their arm not hand
• Washing hands

Miss Julie Fadenholz is a School Psychologist at Chapman Elementary and our Early Learning Preschool. Miss Fadenholz has worked in our District for four years and has also been part of the staff at Surrarrer Elementary and Strongsville High School. Her undergraduate degree is from Ohio University and she also earned her graduate degree from John Carroll University.

“My favorite part of working with our students is forming positive relationships with them and helping each student realize their potential to achieve their goals. Every child has a chance to make a difference in the world, and I feel so honored to be a part of their journey in helping them embrace their individual strengths. Nothing beats the feeling of seeing a student overcome a challenge they have been enduring, and I strive to make my office a comfortable place for all students to visit if they need support with something.”

“The best part of being a School Psychologist is seeing students grow academically, behaviorally, and socially. I really enjoy painting a portrait of a student for the school team by reflecting on their background history, intervention progress, and information provided by their teachers. At Strongsville City Schools, we are fortunate to have teachers who are knowledgeable and passionate about providing interventions to students both behaviorally and academically. Through the MTSS process, we can track student progress and determine if a strategy is effective in helping a student make progress toward a learning goal. I love the problem-solving aspect of my job when it comes to interpreting student intervention data and determining the effectiveness of an intervention for a student. The best days at work occur when we have a team meeting, and a parent can clearly see that their child is making gains either academically or behaviorally on a skill that may have previously been considered unattainable. It truly does take a village to raise children, and I feel so lucky to have a voice at the table when it comes to making decisions for our students.”

Thank you Miss Fadenholz for being a part of the positive growth and development of our students and Chapman and at the Preschool! #ModelMustang

Make a name puzzle for your child. Write her name on a piece of paper and cut it apart. Use that to work on letters and words. If your child is already adept at writing and spelling their first name, create a name puzzle for their last name!

We are excited to announce a new digital resource designed to support you and your child’s growth and development during this crucial early learning stage. Our team has curated a collection of valuable articles, tips, and activities that focus on various areas of development, including:

Technology

This resource is a wonderful way for you to engage with your child at home and complement the learning experiences we provide at preschool. We encourage you to explore the links and activities that resonate with your family’s interests and needs.

How to Use This Resource:

1. Access the Resource: Click the green "Parent Resources" button below.
2. Explore Topics: Navigate through the various sections to find content that aligns with your child’s developmental stages.
3. Engage with Activities: Try out the suggested activities to reinforce skills and concepts learned at preschool.
4. Utilize Community Resources: Take advantage of local community resources that can support your family’s needs.

We believe that by working together, we can create a nurturing and enriching environment for our children to thrive. If you have any questions or suggestions about the resource, please feel free to reach out.

Check out Preschool story time and other events at our Strongsville public library!

Website: https://preschool.strongnet.org/

Phone: 440-572-7046