Mustang Moments

Thursday, October 3 - NO SCHOOL for Students

Parent-Teacher Conferences (PreK-12th Grade)

Monday, October 7 - 7:00pm
Strongsville High School Orchestra Fall Concert
SHS Auditorium

Wednesday, October 9
Parent-Teacher Conferences (Evening Sessions)
School is IN SESSION for students

Wednesday, October 9 - 7:00pm
Strongsville Board of Education Meeting*
SCS Administrative Offices (18199 Cook Ave.)
* SCS Board of Education Meetings are live streamed HERE

Surrarrer Elementary recently held a FUN family event - “Literacy on the Lawn” - which gave families the opportunity to enjoy a night of reading. Several member of the community were guest readers, including Strongsville Library, Strongsville Police, and Strongsville Fire representatives. Click HERE to see and hear more about this fantastic event!

SCS is proud to have earned a 5-Star rating (Significantly Exceeds State Standards) on the State’s annual Report Card for the 2nd straight year! Strongsville City Schools is one of only 68 Ohio school districts, and one of just eleven school districts in Cuyahoga County, to receive the highest rating possible. In addition, all individual schools in our District received a rating of 4 Stars (Exceeds State Standards) or higher.

A detailed presentation of Strongsville City Schools’ State Report Card results will be delivered at the Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Board of Education meeting. The meeting begins at 7:00pm and will be held at the SCS Administrative Offices (18199 Cook Ave. / Strongsville / 44136) and also live streamed at www.scsmustangs.org/scstv.

Strongsville City Schools State Report Card results on the Ohio Department of Education website can be found HERE.

Thank you to ALL who were a part of last night’s SHS Homecoming Parade! If you were there, you saw the first ever “Marching Orchestra,” the creativity of all of our Elementary School floats, our youth sports programs, our high school student-athletes, our “Marching Mustangs,” and of course our SHS Homecoming Court. It was a HUGE showing of community pride and spirit. Special thanks to the SHS Leadership Council and the Class of 2025 for their vision and all of their work in making this parade a reality.

Click HERE for a folder of pictures from last night’s SHS Homecoming Parade!

Congratulations to Strongsville High School Seniors John Papandreas, Hannah Lee, and Avaneesh Polaconda for being named National Merit Semi-Finalists. These three SHS students performed in the top 1-2% nationally on the PSAT. They are now part of a national select group of students competing for over 7,000 scholarships totaling more than $28 million.

Mrs. Danielle Yohman is in her twelfth year of education and her third year of teaching 2nd grade at Surrarrer Elementary. Mrs. Yohman earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Toledo and her graduate degree from the American College of Education.

“The best part about working with students at Surrarrer is building meaningful relationships. Their curiosity and creativity is inspiring. Watching them grow and develop confidence makes my job so rewarding each day. I love making a difference in the students' lives each and every day, and working with the best colleagues makes coming to work so fun and enjoyable.”

Thank you Mrs. Yohman for helping Surrarrer second grade students achieve success! #ModelMustang

Make plans to enjoy some frozen custard AND help the Strongsville High School Theatre program on Wednesday, October 2. Rosati’s Frozen Custard (922 Pearl Rd. / Brunswick) will donate 20% of sales between 6pm-8pm next Wednesday (10/2) to help support the SHS fall production of You Can't Take It With You. Please consider bringing the whole family for some custard to help the SHS Theatre Program recoup funds for props, set pieces, licensing rights, etc. You must show the fundraiser flyer below during checkout.

‘Running with the Mustangs’ is a new video series to celebrate the “heartbeat of Strongsville High School.” This new series highlights students, staff, and programs that make SHS a special and unique place. Click HERE for this week’s episode - including interviews with Assistant Superintendent Jenni Pelko and SHS Instructional Coach and Teacher Jessica Frenchik - who host a “Model Mustang” podcast - and Varsity Golfers Hannah L. and Kenzie C. on the Girls Golf Team GCC Championship.

The Strongsville City Schools annual “Greet & Treat” event will be held at Strongsville High School’s Pat Catan Stadium on Monday, October 28 from 5:30pm - 7:00pm. Dress up in your best Halloween costume and collect candy and treats in an outdoor, family-friendly atmosphere. We will also be accepting donations of non-perishable items, especially cereal, canned fruits, canned vegetables, and Macaroni & Cheese, for the Strongsville Food Bank and other local food pantries that evening. We hope to see lots of families at this year’s “Greet & Treat” on October 28!

Over the summer, the District expanded its partnership with Blocksi to include student content filtering and alerts. We no longer utilize SecURLy for these services. Click HERE to view an informational flier about joining the Blocksi Parent Portal to gain insights on your student’s online behavior with their scsmustangs account, as well as set parental controls beyond the school. If you have any questions, contact Dave Binkley - Director of Instructional Technology - at dbinkley@scsmustangs.org.

SMS PTA is giving you the opportunity to win CASH every day throughout the month of October! Funds raised by this fundraiser will help fund educational enrichment programs for SMS students, assist in planning school assemblies with outside speakers, supplement STEM activities, distribute grants to the SMS teachers in order to fund academic tools and other needs for classrooms, and provide incentives and rewards for SMS students throughout the year. Click HERE to purchase your entries for the SMS Cash Calendar. Questions? Send an email to sarahpolo@live.com

Right At School is once again providing care for SCS K-5 students before and after school at each of our elementary buildings. For more information on registering with Right at School for the 2024-2025 school year, click HERE.

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).

Strongsville Historical Society Annual Harvest Festival

TOMORROW (Saturday, September 28th) / 11am-4pm (13305 Pearl Road)
There will be great live entertainment, wonderful crafts for sale, and demonstrations by weavers, spinners, and a rag rug maker. For the kids, there will be a farm animal petting zoo, children’s crafts, face painting, balloon twisting, a rope bridge, and a model railroad display. Food and refreshments will be available at a food tent and farmer’s market. All eight buildings will be open for peeks into the past 150 years. Take a chance and buy tickets for a Beautiful Quilt or the Under the Dome raffle! Free gate admission and parking.

Strongsville Rotary StrongFest TOMORROW (Sat. 9/28)

The Rotary Club of Strongsville is excited to present the 3rd Annual StrongFest TOMORROW (Saturday, September 28th) from 2:00pm - 7:00pm at the Strongsville Recreation Center. This is a fantastic opportunity to support our community - come and enjoy over 40 varieties of beer and wine from local, regional & national brands. Food trucks will also be there, plus live music by “Island Troy.” This fundraiser benefits local charities that The Rotary Club of Strongsville supports. Visit StrongFest.com for additional information and to purchase tickets.

Strongsville Rec Center - Upcoming Programs

Register now for great programs at the Strongsville Rec Center, including Mad Science featuring interactive activities exploring the world of science and Crayola Imagine Arts Academy. Click HERE for additional information on each of these opportunities. Register at strongsville.activityreg.com

Two Youth Lacrosse Opportunities
** Rec Center Youth Lacrosse Clinic - click HERE for additional information and register at:
https://strongsville.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs (Click on "2024 Fall" then "Sports-Youth" and then "Youth Lacrosse Clinic")

** Sunday Youth Lacrosse Clinics - FREE sessions every Sunday throughout the fall! Whether you’re an experienced player looking to sharpen your skills in the offseason or someone new wanting to try out this exciting sport, this clinic is perfect for you. Open to Grades 3-8 / Sundays (September 8 - October 20) / Girls 9am-10:30am; Boys 10:45am-12:15pm / at Strongsville Middle School Field / Questions: email: exec@stronglax.com

For Existing Players: Keep a stick in your hands and stay in top form! Our clinics provide an awesome opportunity to work on your game in a fun and relaxed environment. It’s a great way to maintain your skills and stay active, all for free!

For New Players: Curious about lacrosse? Bring a friend and come see what it’s all about! Our clinic offers a low-stakes, friendly atmosphere for trying out the sport. If you need equipment, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered.

Know Your Local Election Issues Event - Tuesday October 15 - CANCELED

Treehouse Berea Programming

Treehouse Berea is offering many activities and opportunities for students. From Coding to Robotics to Minecraft Engineers - there's lots of great STEAM based enrichment experiences for kids ages 6-12. Visit treehouseberea.com to learn more or click HERE for the flyer about the available activities.

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

October Business Luncheon

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 (11:30am – 1:00pm)

City of Strongsville Update with Mayor Thomas Perciak

Ehrnfelt Rec & Senior Center, 18100 Royalton Road, Strongsville

Registration Opens: September 18, 2024

2024 Strongsville Community Business Expo
Thursday, October 17, 2024

Business to Business Networking: 4:00pm-5:00pm

Open to the Public, FREE to attend: 5:00pm-7:00pm

Ehrnfelt Rec & Senior Center, 18100 Royalton Road, Strongsville

To register your business to participate, visit: https://forms/strongville.org/business-expo-registration/

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

November Business Luncheon

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Ehrnfelt Rec & Senior Center, 18100 Royalton Road, Strongsville

11:30am-1:00pm

Holiday Scholarship Dance

Friday, December 6, 2024 7:00p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Encore Event Center (formerly Michaud’s)
16808 Pearl Rd. / Strongsville

Strongsville Library

Please note the following October 2024 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.

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

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 -

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.

Young at Heart. Tuesday, October 1st / 7:00 p.m. A book club for adults who love Children's and Teen books. The title for our next discussion is The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead. No registration. Everyone Welcome!

Kindergarten Countdown: Sharing. For those entering Kindergarten in the Fall with a Caregiver. Friday, October 4th / 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 sharing.

Audio & Video Studio Orientation. Ages 11 & up. Saturday, October 5th or 19th / 10:00 a.m. VIRTUAL or on Monday, October 28th / 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.

Blood Drive. Monday, October 7th / 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 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).

Teen Knit & Crochet Club. Teens Grades 6 - 12. Monday, October 7th / 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!

Digital Navigator at Strongsville Branch. Tuesday, October 8th OR Wednesday, October 9th from 1:00 - 6:30 p.m. OR Friday, October 11th from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 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.

Internet Basics. Wednesday, October 9th / 10:00 a.m. - Noon. Learn how to enter and format text and images, change line spacing, and copy and paste in Microsoft Word. Saving and printing tips will also be discussed. Prerequisite: Experience using a mouse or Computer Basics. Earn a Northstar Digital Literacy Certificate for this class with the successful completion of an assessment. Learn more about this certification.

Cuyahoga County Public Library offers computer classes for beginners to advanced. 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://cuyahogalibrary.org/classes-events/computer-classes

Southwest General Health Talk: Breast Cancer Awareness. Wednesday, October 9th / 7:00 p.m. Please join us for this special Southwest General Health Presentation sponsored by the Community Nurses. Whether you are in your 20s or have already gone through menopause, it helps to learn what's normal and what's not. Amanda Vitek, MSN, APRN-CNP, will speak on breast health, cancer prevention, detection, and treatment. Amanda is a certified nurse practitioner with Southwest General Medical Group who cares for patients in the University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center at Southwest General. Learn what changes to make to your daily routine to help protect your breast health throughout your lifetime.

What's the Deal with Dead Man's Curve & Other Really Good Questions about Cleveland. Thursday, October 10th / 7:00 p.m. Learn the answers to the questions native Clevelanders and newcomers have about the city, questions like: Why is Dead Man’s Curve so badly designed? Why is Burke Lakefront Airport still open? What makes Shaker Heights so great? There is a story behind everything in Cleveland and this program delivers them all. Join for an exploration for what makes Cleveland “Cleveland” with author Jim Sweeney.

Toddler Art & Sensory Play. Ages 1 - 3 with a Caregiver. Friday, October 11th / 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.

Teen Craft Night. Teens in Grades 6 - 12. Tuesday, October 15th / 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Come join other teens for a fun and easy craft! 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. The Release & Hold Harmless Form must be completed and returned one week prior to the start of the program. The completed form must be returned to the program location.

Blow off some S.T.E.A.M. After School. Grades 1 - 4. Wednesday, October 16th / 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.

Wednesday Evening Book Discussion. Wednesday, October 16th / 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 First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk of the Strongsville Branch Library.

School Age Craft. Ages 9 - 11. Thursday, October 17th / 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Shake off the school day by getting artsy at the library! Registration is required. This program may include activities that could be considered harmful. In order for your child to participate you must sign the Release and Hold Harmless form and return to program location at least one week prior to the program start date.

Blood Drive. Monday, October 18th / 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).

National Chemistry Week Program. Grades 2 - 6. Saturday, October 19th / 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Come join us for fun, hands on activities that let you get close to the action! Be prepared to get in and get messy. Led by volunteers from the American Chemical Society. Registration is required. This program may include activities that could be considered harmful. In order for your child to participate you must sign the Release and Hold Harmless form and return to the program location at least one week prior to the program start date.

Utilize the Power of Psychology for Sustainable Leadership. Monday, October 21st / 7:00 p.m. Join us for this presentation on the book The Sixth Level: Capitalize on the power of women’s psychology for sustainable leadership written by Dr. Kathy Overbeke, Executive Coach, Family Business Consultant, Entrepreneur, Researcher, Author, and Speaker and Dr. Stacy Feiner, High Performance Psychologist, Family Business Consultant, Entrepreneur, Investor, Author, and Speaker. Book sales and signing will follow the event.

Strongsville Historical Society Presentation. Tuesday, October 22nd / 7:00 p.m. Join us for this special local history presentation presented by the Strongsville Historical Society.

Garage Band Basics. Wednesday, October 23rd / 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Learn about the basics of GarageBand, available in our Recording Studios. We'll review the software and answer questions you may have. We will also review Studio Orientation materials so all participants will be free to use the Recording Studio after the program.

Monday Afternoon Book Discussion. Monday, October 28th / 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 are always welcome. We welcome all adults interested in reading and discussing great books! Our next discussion title will be The Women: a Novel by Kristin Hannah. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk.

Spooky Storytime. Ages 4 - 6 with a Caregiver. Tuesday, October 29th / 7:00 -7:45 p.m. Join us for spooky stories, a snack, a craft, and songs. Costumes welcome!

Strongsville High School * Muraski Elementary *

Strongsville Middle School * Surrarrer Elementary *

Chapman Elementary * Whitney Elementary *

Kinsner Elementary * Early Learning Preschool

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