Mrs. Dlouhy used shaving cream on classroom tables during her FriYAY phonics lesson! A fun, and messy way, to practice our letters.

Next week is The Great Kindness Challenge! This month our classroom lessons have centered around kindness and empathy, so this is a great way to close out the last full week of January! Our theme days are as follows:

Monday: BE KIND TO YOURSELF -

Eat a healthy snack, drink water, right a wrong

Tuesday: BE KIND TO ADULTS AT HOME -

Tell them you love them

Make them a card

Complete a chore without being asked

Wednesday: BE KIND TO YOUR TEACHERS

Let them know how special they are

Wish them a wonderful day

Offer to help

Thursday: BE KIND TO YOUR FRIENDS

Reach out to a friend

Play with someone you don't know well and make a new friend

Friday: BE KIND TO YOUR CLASSMATES

Give a classmate a thumbs up during a lesson

Compliment them

Thank them for being kind this week and showing PRIDE!

For the past few years now, we have been providing our students at Kinsner Elementary with a wonderful, learning opportunity with an outside organization - World Champion Taekwondo Academy (WCTA). Master Geiss comes to our building for four days and introduces the discipline of taekwondo; all along with teaching about respect to family/friends, school and self (which follows suit with our Mustang Pride). The final day of the program is referred to as their graduation day. This is not open to the public. They will go through the skills taught and even have an opportunity to break a board, all while demonstrating teamwork, focus, control and discipline. Mr. Diedrick will be videotaping this and will provide you with a means to watch it at your leisure. We are definitely proud of how our students have come together to demonstrate mastery of the skills taught via this program. Hope you will take time to watch the video and share in their experience.

-Mrs. Hagerich/Mrs. Weir

Calling all volunteers!!! Son's Night is on Friday, February 3 and we need your help!! This is a great opportunity for Dads to get involved while Moms enjoy a fun night with their Kinsner boys. Help is needed to check in, man the games and booths, help with tattoos and body paint, and snacks and candy booth. You'll also get to Glow Crazy with us!!! You can sign up here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090545ABAC2AAAFC1-sons

Hope to see you there!

Any questions, contact Christina at christinampeters@yahoo.com

The Strongsville Kiwanis Club Speaker Series kicks off with Jake and Tony D’Orazio, co-founders of Jacob’s Ladder. Join us for this free event on Thursday, January 26 at 6:30 pm at the Strongsville Middle School Auditorium (13200 Pearl Rd.). Jacob’s Ladder is a non-profit that serves those with special needs by providing regular exercise, fitness, fellowship, and healthy lifestyle education. Jake is 22 years old and graduated from Strongsville High School. He is a certified group fitness instructor, certified boxing instructor for people with Down Syndrome, and CPR certified. He is also a young man with Down Syndrome who is a board member of the Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio (DSANEO). In 2022, Jake was one of only a few people in the entire state of Ohio to earn the “Disability Warrior” Award by the Liner Legal Group. To learn more about Jacob’s Ladder visit their website at https://jacobsladderfitness.com/

Come be a part of America’s fastest growing sport. Strongsville Youth Lacrosse has been growing since 2008 and registration for the 2023 spring season is now open for boys and girls in 2nd-8th grades! Indoor practices begin mid-February and the outdoor season runs from late March through May. All experience levels welcome. Specific registration information can be found at https://www.strongsvillelacrosse.com/.

Join Strongsville High School Golf Team coaches and varsity golf players at the Girls Youth Strongsville Golf Camp! The camp is open to girls in 4th - 8th grades and focuses on developing the proper techniques in the golf swing, as well as improving skills for the short game and putting. The camp fee is $100 and will be held once a week in April and May from 6pm - 7pm at Valleaire Golf Club (6969 Boston Rd. / Hinckley). The Girls Youth Strongsville Golf Camp is open to golfers at any skill level. Click HERE for additional information and click HERE to register.

-The Junior Browns Flag Football League is run by Strongsville High School Football coaches.

-JBFF is for girls and boys in Kindergarten-6th grade.

-The grade breakdown is Kindergarten Program, 1st and 2nd grade, 3rd and 4th grade, 5th and 6th grade.

-You can choose who is on your team by making a "coach or friend request."

-Sign up at www.strongsvillefootballbackers.com.

-Please email juniorbrownsflagfootball@gmail.com with any questions.

As winter is arriving, please be mindful of our indoor recess policy. Please send your child with appropriate clothing to go outside for recess. It also would be greatly appreciated if caregivers would practice putting on coats, snow pants, and boots on at home to help students enjoy their full recess time. Students will be going outside unless the temperature is below 20 degrees and/or the wind chill is below 10 degree.

***Please note the following February 2023 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.
** The Library branches and administrative offices will be open normal hours on Monday, February 20th, President’s Day.

Storytimes:
IN-PERSON Storytimes.
Strongsville Branch Library storytimes in-person are in full swing! Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories. No registration needed!
Baby & Me. Birth to 18 months with Caregiver. Mondays / 10:00 – 10:20 a.m.; Thursdays / 10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.
Preschool. Ages 3-5 not yet in Kindergarten with Caregiver. Mondays / 11:30 a.m. – Noon.; Tuesdays / 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.; Tuesdays / 11:30 a.m. – Noon.
Toddler. 19 – 35 months with Caregiver. Wednesdays / 10:00 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.; Wednesdays / 11:30 a.m. – 11:55 a.m.
Family. All Ages with Caregiver. Thursdays / 7:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Young at Heart. Tuesday, February 7th / 7:00 p.m.
A book club for adults who love Children's and Teen books. The title for our next discussion is Breda's Island by Jessie Ann Foley, 2022. No registration. Everyone Welcome!

Kulture Kids: Pushing Up the Sky. Ages 3-10 with Families. Saturday, February 11th / 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Come in for an afternoon in which Kulture Kids will present this Native American legend. The birds, animals and Native people boast, brag and call each other names. Can they learn to work together to solve a problem of a sky that is too low to the ground? Join in the telling of this Native American legend by becoming these creatures, singing and speaking the Mohawk language.

Computer Classes IN PERSON.
Cuyahoga County Public Library offers computer classes for beginners to advanced. Classes are currently being held in-person as well as some VIRTUALLY 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/2021-Virtual-and-In-Person-classes.aspx
Monday, February 13th / 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Excel 4.
Wednesday, February 22nd / 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Word 1.

Love and Friendship Tea Time. Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Tuesday, February 14th / 2:30 – 3:15 p.m.
Let's celebrate love and friendship with stories, songs, a snack and a craft.

Southwest General Health Talk: Important Steps to Maintain a Healthy Heart. Wednesday, February 15th / 6:00 p.m.
Join us for this special Southwest General Hospital Community Nurse sponsored Health Talk. Dr. Michael Deucher, from Cardiovascular Medicine Associates, Inc., will discuss what each person should know about their health to maintain good heart health. Topics will include: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, exercise and eating healthy.

Wednesday Evening Book Discussion. Wednesday, February 15th / 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 Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk of the Strongsville Branch Library

Blood Drive. Friday, February 17th / 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, February 18th / 10:00 a.m. VIRTUAL OR Monday, February 27th / 7 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 or in-person sessions.

Introduction to Crystals: Rocks or Magic? Thursday, February 23rd / 7:00 p.m.
Is there really something special about crystals? Other than some are just stunning to the eye and look beautiful in jewelry? Some people believe they have powers or special properties. Come see for yourself if there is any science to this mystery. Go more in depth on their uniqueness and gain insight on their uses.

Kiwanis Read Around the World. All Ages. Saturday, February 25th / 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
The Strongsville Kiwanis Club sponsors this annual event for all ages. Each child attending can choose a new book to take home. No registration needed for this free event. Members of Kiwanis will be available to read books to the children. The St. Joseph and John’s Builder's Club members will perform puppet shows throughout the event. There will also be face painting, storytelling, and light refreshments.

Monday Afternoon Book Discussion. Monday, February 27th / 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 always welcome. We welcome all adults interested in reading and discussing great books! Our next discussion title will be Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk.

If you have questions please feel free to reach out!

Important Phone Numbers to Note:

• Attendance Line 440- 572-7003 choose Option 1 for Elementary Schools and then Option 2 for Kinsner
• Mr. Steve Diedrick, Principal 440-572-7120
• Mr. Sam Lawrence, Assistant Principal 440-572-7120
• Ms. Meghan Medlock, Guidance 440-268-5445
• Mrs. Mary Marconi, Secretary 440-268-5400
• Kinsner Clinic 440-268-5916
• Transportation 440-572-7060

Email: sdiedrick@scsmustangs.org
Website: https://kinsner.strongnet.org/
Location: 19091 Waterford Parkway, Strongsville, OH, USA
Phone: (440)-572-7120
Twitter: @MrDiedrick