Did You Know?
Did you know that Strongsville City Schools has a renewal levy (Issue 68) on the upcoming November ballot? This is a renewal levy, which means there are no new taxes. One of our District’s goals is “Financial Prudence.” We are proud of the national recognition our Treasurer’s Office has received for financial reporting, budget presentation, and overall fiscal transparency since 2016. Strongsville City Schools continues to appreciate and be good stewards of the financial support received from our community.
60 Seconds with the Superintendent
Art Teachers at Kinsner and Muraski Elementary Schools helped our students celebrate “International Dot Day” this past week. The event is tied to “The Dot” - a story by Peter H. Reynolds - about making your mark, and how small actions can make a great impact on those around you. Click HERE for this week’s ‘60 Seconds’ episode, to hear about how this art lesson also turned into more classroom lessons through collaboration of teachers in our elementary schools.
FEATURED “SCS JOB OF THE WEEK” + ADDITIONAL OPENINGS FOR STRONGSVILLE CITY SCHOOLS
Strongsville City Schools are hiring for a number of different positions in our District. We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic workers who are interested in being a part of the growth and development of Strongsville students. Our featured 'SCS Job of the Week' is Substitute Custodian. We are also currently accepting applications for the following: Substitute Teachers & Support Staff, Food Services, and Bus Drivers. All open positions currently available in our District can be viewed here. Start your SCS application here. Questions? Contact our Human Resources office at 440.572.7038 or 440.572.7037.
SHS “FOOD & CULINARY FUNDAMENTALS” CLASS MAKES SALSA
Mrs. Sweigart’s “Food & Culinary Fundamentals” class at SHS had a chance to harvest vegetables from the community garden and make salsa from the various tomatoes and peppers growing in this garden. The garden has been planted by Mr. Edmonds, Intervention Specialist at SHS, with the help of some of his students. The teachers are looking forward to continuing to collaborate on more projects and connecting their classes for additional learning opportunities.
MUSTANG SPOTLIGHT - MRS. SARA McKINLEY, M/I AIDE AT SURRARRER ELEMENTARY
Mrs. Sara McKinley started as a sub in our District in 2014 and was hired at Chapman Elementary for a full time position in 2017. Mrs. McKinley is now beginning her 2nd year as an M/I Aide at Surrarrer Elementary. She is a graduate of Strongsville High School and is back in the same building where she attended elementary school. Both of her children also attended Surrarrer Elementary..
“I love my job for many reasons. Every day I am able to help lay the social and academic foundation for children with unique and challenging disabilities. The children I work with make my day fulfilling and worthwhile, especially when I get to witness them reach a milestone that we only dreamt of meeting. At the end of the day, I know I make a positive impact on their lives and everything I do helps them grow into beautiful people. I couldn’t ask for a more rewarding career,” said Mrs. McKinley.
Thank you Mrs. McKinley for the care that you show our Surrarrer students and for being an important part of their growth and development! #WeAreStrongsville
TRIBE “HOT DOGS” VISIT SURRARRER ELEMENTARY
Surrarrer Elementary had some special visitors this week. The Cleveland Indians team of hot dogs - Ketchup, Mustard, and Onion - visited classrooms and even ran their famous “Hot Dog Derby” outside for Surrarrer’s first grade students. Special thanks to Ms. Bialosky, first grade teacher at Surrarrer, for helping to bring these famous dogs to meet our students!
STRONGSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA SETS SCHOOL LUNCH RECORD
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
Strongsville City Club - Breakfast on the Covered Bridge (Sun. 9/19)
Please join the Strongsville City Club for the 38TH ANNUAL “Breakfast on the Covered Bridge” event on Sunday, September 19 from 7:30am - 12:30pm. It has been a hit with all who attend and come back year after year! Additional details are available at the Strongsville City Club website
LOCATION: Walter F. Ehrnfelt Covered Bridge in the Cleveland Metroparks
ADMISSION: Adult Donation: $10.00 Advance / $11.00 Day of Breakfast; Kids 10 & Under: $5.00 Advance / $6.00 Day of Breakfast
ADVANCE TICKET SALES: Tickets are available at the Ehrnfelt Recreation Center or from Strongsville City Club Member Bill Ritchie (440) 238-5770
Strongsville Women’s League Candidates Night (Tues 9/21)
Want to learn more about the candidates running for Strongsville City Council and Strongsville Board of Education? Four candidates are running for three At-Large City Council seats and three residents are running to fill two Board of Education seats in November. The Strongsville Women's League is hosting a Candidates' Night on Tuesday, September 21 at 6pm at the Ehrnfelt Recreation Center (18100 Royalton Rd.) where you can hear each candidate respond to questions submitted by the audience during the event. To remain fair and unbiased, the event will be moderated by a member of the League of Women Voters.
Trike & Bike Event (Sun. 9/26)
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month. Join the fight by registering your child for Strongsville’s 3rd Trike and Bike on September 26th at 9am at Volunteer Park. Kids will be able to create a personal fundraising page, and 100% of dollars raised will support life-saving pediatric cancer research at Cleveland Clinic Children’s. All participants will receive a Trike and Bike shirt and mask at the event. Click HERE for additional information and to register. Click HERE for the event flyer.
Girl Scouts Dance Party (Thu. 10/7)
Students in grades K-3 are invited to join the Girl Scouts at an “Animal Dance Party” on Thursday, October 7 from 6-7pm at the Strongsville Library (18700 Westwood Dr.). Click HERE for your FREE ticket to this event!
Strongsville Recreation Youth Programs
Don’t miss your chance to participate in two great youth programs at the Strongsville Ehrnfelt Recreation Center. “Mad Science Sensational Senses” explores the wonderful world of science and runs from September 29 - November 3. Crayola’s “Imagine Arts Academy Artblazers” gives students a chance to unleash their creativity with a number of different art techniques. Two upcoming sessions are available. Click HERE for the flyer with additional information on both programs.
Mustangs Lacrosse - FREE Skills Clinics
It’s that time of year again! Time for free lacrosse Fall skills clinics. These are for current players as well as kids who want to try out lacrosse as a new sport. We are also looking for donations of old equipment for new players to try the sport. Please contact us if you have some to borrow or spare. Please click HERE for more information.
School Crossing Guards Wanted
The Strongsville Police Department is now hiring school crossing guards. Interested individuals must be at least 18 years of age, of good moral character, and have the ability to remain outdoors in all types of weather conditions for up to one (1) hour. Starting pay is $12.75 per hour. For more information, please contact Lt. Michael Campbell at 440.580.3224 or click HERE for additional information.
Strongsville Community Theatre - “A Tribute to Broadway” (Oct. 29-30)
Join the Strongsville Community Theatre’s performance of “A Tribute to Broadway” on Friday, October 29 & Saturday, October 30 at the Strongsville Recreation and Senior Center (18100 Royalton Rd.). Seating is limited and tickets are available by reservation ONLY. Visit strongsvillecommunitytheatre.com to purchase tickets. This show is a fundraiser to benefit the scholarship program for high school students.
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 to see additional details.
October Business BREAKFAST
“State of the Schools” Presentation with Dr. Cameron Ryba
Ehrnfelt Senior/Rec Event Center
Tuesday, October 19, 2021 7:15am* – 9:00am (Breakfast Buffet begins at 7:30am)
*Please note time adjustments
*Doors open at 7:15am
2021 Strongsville Business Expo
Ehrnfelt Senior/Rec Event Center
Thursday, November 4, 2021
5:00pm - 7:00pm
See what more than 100 local businesses have to offer at the Strongsville Community Business Expo on November 4th at the Ehrnfelt Rec Center (18100 Royalton Rd.). This free event is open to the public and includes giveaways, free food samples, product demonstrations, and door prizes.
Strongsville Library
***Please note the following September 2021 events being held on ZOOM virtually and presented by the Strongsville Branch Library. Registration and an email address are required for all events in order for us to send you the Zoom invitation. 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.
***All branches of Cuyahoga County Public Library and the Administration Building will be closed on Sunday, September 5th and Monday, September 6th for the Labor Day Holiday. We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, September 7th.
Cuyahoga Works – Need help with your resume or interview skills? A Cuyahoga Works Career Counselor will be at the Strongsville Branch on Thursdays from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. to meet with individuals in need of job search assistance. For more information, visit https://cuyahogalibrary.org/Services/Cuyahoga-Works.aspx To schedule an appointment, please call (216) 475-2225.
English as a Second Language. IN PERSON Thursdays & Fridays from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Aspire Greater Cleveland is once again teaching IN-PERSON classes to help non-native speakers learn English and validate their skills. Students must attend an ESOL/Citizenship orientation session before beginning ESOL or citizenship classes. If you are interested in attending these ESOL classes, please call Aspire at 833.277.4732 to register.
Computer Classes
Cuyahoga County Public Library offers computer classes for beginners to advanced. Classes are currently being held VIRTUALLY using the program Screenleap 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/Virtual-Classes.aspx
Take & Make At Home Crafts!
Stop into the Strongsville Branch to see what the current take it and make it craft of the month is for All Ages. Each month the Youth, Teen, and Adult Departments are offering free craft kits to take home while supplies last.
Fall Into Health. Tuesday, September 21st, and 28th / 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. CSU nursing students along with licensed RN will provide health screenings, one-on-one chronic disease education and general health education with the focus being overall health and wellness.
Zoom Virtual Preschool Storytime. Tuesdays, September 21st, and 28th from 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories. You must register online to receive the Zoom link.
Zoom Virtual Toddler Storytime. Wednesday, September 22nd and 29th from 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories. You must register online to receive the Zoom link.
Zoom Virtual Storytime Baby & Me. Wednesday, September 22nd, and 29th from 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories. You must register online to receive the Zoom link.
Zoom Virtual Family Storytime. Thursdays, September 23rd, and 30th from 7:00 – 7:30 p.m. Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories. You must register online to receive the Zoom link.
First Page Book Club. Teens in Grades 6 – 12. Monday, September 20th / 7:00 – 7:45 p.m. The Strongsville Teen librarian will read the first page of a few teen books of various genres. We will then discuss other books we have read and enjoyed. Register online to receive the Zoom link.
Southwest General Health Talk: You May Be Losing More Sleep. Tuesday, September 21st / 10:00 a.m. Everyone has an occasional restless night, but if sleepless nights are persistent, it can affect your health! A Southwest General Pharmacist will discuss ways to improve your sleep hygiene! Learn about medications that may cause insomnia and medications that may help. Register online to receive the Zoom link.
Six Wives of Henry VIII. Thursday, September 23rd / 7:00 p.m. Divorced, Beheaded, Died, Divorced, Beheaded, Survived. These were the fates of the six wives of Henry the VIII. Susan Cannavino will talk about each woman's personality, personal life and circumstances, as well as Henry the VIII's. You will be transported back to 16th century British court life. Register online to receive the Zoom link.
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