Kinsner Newsletter

We also have before and after care through a program called Right at School. All their information will be shared soon.

We can’t wait for an amazing year filled with learning, friendship, and growth. If you need anything, please reach out:

• Secretary Mary Marconi: mmarconi@scsmustangs.org
• Principal Lou Marconi: lmarconi@scsmustangs.org
• Assistant Principal Monica Cooney: mcooney@scsmustangs.org
• Counselor Meghan Medlock: mmedlock@scsmustangs.org

Next Week

• Monday, August 11th - New Student Orientation (1st-5th only) @ 10:00 AM
• Monday, August 11th - Popsicle on the Playground @ 11:00 AM
• Monday, August 11th - Class list on PowerSchools (entered by Mary throughout the day).
• Wednesday, August 13th - 1st-5th Open House & Supply Drop Off 5:00 or 6:00 PM (see below).
• Friday, August 15th - Issue 2 of Family Newsletter Released

Following Week

• Monday, August 18th - First Day of School for 1st-5th Grade
• Monday, August 18th - Kindergarten Orientation (see below) - No School for K
• Tuesday, August 19th - First Day for Kindergarten
• Thursday, August 21st - Student Assembly in PM

Please see the following link HERE for a list of our school supplies for the upcoming year. If you ordered boxes through our PTA, they will likely be available for pickup on the week of August 11th. Specific dates and times will be shared via email once the order has been received.

• 1st-5th Grade - Please bring your child's supplies to the Open House on August 13th.
• Full Day Kindergarten - Please bring your child’s supplies to the Open House on August 25th. They do not need supplies the first week of Kindergarten Connections. The only thing they should bring to orientation is your child's extra set of clothes LABELED with their name in a gallon bag.
• Half Day Kindergarten - Please bring your child's supplies on Kindergarten Orientation on August 18th.

Our secretary, Mary Marconi, will be manually entering the class lists into PowerSchool on Monday, August 11th. She will complete this process grade by grade, starting with one grade level and progressing through each in order. Please note that Full Day Kindergarten students will not be assigned a homeroom teacher, as they will participate in our Connections Program.

This process is detailed and can take the entire day to ensure every student is accurately entered into the system. Class lists are final. We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. Thank you for your cooperation!

If you have a student who is new in grades 1st-5th we invite you to attend our New Student Orientation on Monday, August 11th at 10:00 AM. This event is a wonderful opportunity for you and your children to learn more about our school. During the orientation, we will cover essential information about our school and provide an opportunity for a self tour of the building. There will also be student mentors who will be there to assist you and your child around the building if needed! After the orientation, our PTA will host a social hour on the playground, serving popsicles so you can mingle and connect with other families.

Please join us for our Annual Popsicle Playdate on Monday, August 11th from 11am-1pm!

New this year is our Kinsner T-shirt Swap. Bring your clean, grade level color shirt from last year for the opportunity to swap. Grade level shirts will also be available for purchase during the school year as part of our spirit wear sale.

As a reminder, grade level colors are as follows:

• Kindergarten- Purple
• 1st grade- Yellow
• 2nd grade- Orange
• 3rd grade- Blue
• 4th grade- Red
• 5th grade- Green

Open House & Supply Drop Off - Grades 1st-5th

• Wednesday, 8/13
• The Open House is only for students in grades 1st-5th (see K Open House below).
• Students and families are encouraged to bring in supplies on this date.
• Last Names A-L @ 5:00-6:00 PM
• Last Names M-Z @ 6:00-7:00 PM

Kindergarten Orientation

The first day for our incoming kindergarteners will be orientation on August 18th. This is an opportunity for families meet the team of kindergarten teachers and allows for your child to learn the school environment and practice boarding a school bus. Families will come with your child to the building at the following times. Please note transportation is not provided this day. At orientation, you’ll receive a special yard sign to proudly welcome your Little Mustang into the district if you choose to do so.

Full Day K

• Full-day kindergarten students with last names A-L will attend from 9:30 -11:30 AM.

• Last names M-Z will attend from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM.

Half Day K

• Half-day kindergarten students attend orientation and bring their supplies.
• PM Orientation Session: 1:00 – 3:00 PM

11:25-11:55 AM - 1st Grade

11:40-12:10 PM- Kindergarten (start date is 8/19)

11:55-12:25 PM - 3rd Grade

12:10-12:40 PM - 2nd Grade

12:25-12:55 PM - 5th Grade

12:55-1:25 PM- 4th Grade

Recess

11:10-11:40 AM - Kindergarten (start date is 8/19)

11:40-12:10 PM - 2nd Grade

11:55-12:25 PM - 1st Grade

12:25-12:55 PM - 3rd Grade

12:55-1:25 PM - 5th Grade

1:25-1:55 PM - 4th Grade

Dismissal (no changes from last year)

3:25 PM - Walkers leave out front or back door.

3:30 PM - Car rides leave out the front door.

3:35 PM - Bus riders start leaving.

4:00 PM - Dismissal concludes.

See the "Building Schedule" link below for more details!

First Day of School for All Kindergarten

• Tuesday, 8/19
• Full Day Kindergarten - Participates in the Connection Program where they will rotate teachers the first week of school. We do this to meet the kids and their learning needs. The intention is to create equitable class lists. They'll have a homeroom teacher assigned for the start of Monday, 8/25. They'll spend the day with them followed by an Open House for families to meet the teachers and formally drop off supplies.
• Half Day Kindergarten - Does not participate in Connections Program, as they have an assigned teacher (we only have one HDK option). They'll be with their homeroom teacher starting the first day of school.

Full Day Kindergarten ONLY - We understand the importance of helping your child feel comfortable and connected. During the first week, your child will experience different groupings and activities that help build friendships and ease anxiety. We carefully design these “connections” to support social growth and a smooth transition into school life. Teachers and staff will be attentive to your child’s needs, and we’ll share updates on placement after the initial days. By August 25th, your child will be assigned to his or her classroom teacher. Please read the attachment to learn more about this exciting program we have created to assist families and staff in this first year of school.

Kindergarten Open House

On Monday, August 25th, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, we'll have an Open House for K students and families. This event is primarily so give our full day families have the opportunity to meet their child's teacher after lists have been created.

Full Day K

• last names A-L are invited from 5:00 to 6:00 PM
• last names M-Z from 6:00 to 7:00 PM

Half Day K (optional)

• All Half Day K families at 6:00 PM (optional, as families will meet their teacher at Orientation)

PTA meetings will be held the third Wednesday of each month at 10am at Kinsner.

Strongsville Baseball Youth Camp
Don't miss the Strongsville Baseball Youth Camp for ages 10 & up! Camp will be held from Tuesday, September 2 - Saturday, September 6 at the Strongsville High School Baseball & Softball Fields. Participants will receive baseball training from SHS players and staff and some great SHS Baseball gear. Click HERE to register. Questions? Contact Coach Pecoraro (440.539.4849 / cpecoraro@scsmustangs.org)

Paper copies of picture day information will also be sent home to families!