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Mustangs In The Middle: October 1, 2023
MUSTANGS of the MONTH
SMS is proud of the academic success of our students, and the dedication and effort they put into their classroom learning and experiences.
See your grade level newsletters to see your grade level Top 10 Students for this month. Congratulations! Great job to these students for their continued dedication to academic success.
Each month, the top 10% of students of each class will be celebrated and awarded Mustang of the Month for their high achievement in academics.
Grade Level Newsletters
Parent Teacher Conferences
- Each team sent out communications on their set up for conference nights.
- All Voyager teachers will be available for open conferences in the cafeteria
- If you did not hear from your team, please reach out to your team leader to set up a time to meet or for additional information.
- We look forward to seeing our families next week. Quarter 1 ends: October 13th.
Looking For Business Leaders
Looking For Business Leaders
We are planning an upcoming Leadership Breakfast for our students. The event will take place at SMS on Friday, December 1st from 8:30am - 10:00am. We are looking for business leaders to participate and share their stories about leadership, career paths, and examples of our Model Mustang competencies (Innovative, Resilient, Collaborative, Global, Empowered). Leaders will have the opportunity to meet with SMS students in small groups (6-8 students at a time) and answer questions they have about these topics. Click HERE to fill out a brief Google Form if you are interested in participating. If you are unable to attend this event, but interested in future opportunities to connect with students, there is a way to also indicate that on the Google Form.
LifeTouch School Pictures
Picture Retake Day will be the morning of October 10th.
Physical Education
Exploring MakerSpace
PTA
Join SMS PTA!
Scholastics Book Fair
The book fair will run October 2-6, and students will come in with the ELA classes. Students can pay with cash, card, or e-wallet. See information below.
●VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
Please consider volunteering to make our book fair a success:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20F0C49ACA82FA1F49-2022
●Information on the Book Fair AND EWallet Sign-up:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/strongsvillemiddle
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ITEMS sold this year!
●Vinyl Stickers - .50 each OR 3/$1.00
●Waterproof Adjustable Bracelets - $2.00 each
●Jibbitz for Crocs - .50 each
••EVERYONE AT SMS CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE Gift Certificate Raffle - $1.00 each ticket!
*ALL proceeds will benefit the Library and PTA.
Reminders
Chromebook Update
Using your Chromebook as a charger for your phone can result in severe consequences
1. Potential Damage: Charging your phone through your Chromebook can cause damage to both devices, leading to costly repairs or replacements.
2. Warranty Void: This action voids the manufacturer's warranty for your Chromebook, leaving you without its protection against unforeseen issues.
3. Optional District Insurance Void: It also voids the district insurance coverage for your Chromebook, which means you'll be responsible for any future damages or losses.
This cautionary notice comes in response to an increase in the number of student devices being turned in due to these issues. We want to ensure the longevity and functionality of your Chromebooks and, by extension, your learning experience.
Veterans Day Parade: Nov 13
LOOKING FOR OUR VETERAN FAMILIES AT SMS
Mrs. Peck (media assistant) will be putting together a slideshow using pictures sent to her of SMS students' family members who are veterans of our military. Here is the procedure for your child to submit pictures:
For all SMS students and staff who have veterans in their family and would like them included in this year’s Veterans Day slide presentation, we need the following information e-mailed to jpeck@scsmustangs.org by October 27th.
- Student name
- Student team
- Veteran’s name
- Veteran’s relationship to student
- Branch of the military (example: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard)
- Where/when served (example: Afghanistan, Desert Storm, WW 2)
- Picture of veteran (or student and vet) in .jpeg format (included as an attachment)
- ****If a picture was sent in last year, you don't need to resend, just let us know you want us to use it.
Note:
- Deadline will be Friday, October 27,2023
- Information must be E-MAILED TO: jpeck@scsmustangs.org
- Pictures MUST be in .jpeg format
Community Events
Strongsville City Schools Annual “Greet & Treat” Event - Monday, October 23
The Strongsville City Schools annual “Greet & Treat” event will be held at Strongsville High School’s Pat Catan Stadium on Monday, October 23 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 peanut butter and jelly, pasta, and pasta sauces, 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 23!
STRONGSVILLE EDUCATION FOUNDATION - CASINO NIGHT FUNDRAISER - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11
DARE Halloween Dance
DARE Halloween Dance links below!
SCS Anonymous Reporting System
School Information
Main Office: 440-572-7090
Building Secretary: Mrs. Hallie Malloy, hmalloy@scsmustangs.org
6th Grade Principal: Mrs. Justina Peters jpeters@scsmustangs.org
7th Grade Principal: Mr. Chris Howell chowell@scsmustangs.org
8th Grade Principal: Mr. Bryan Szczepanski bszczepanski@scsmustangs.org
Strongsville Middle School Principal: Mrs. Jessica Boytim, jboytim@scsmustangs.org
Strongsville Middle School
Email: jboytim@scsmustangs.org
Website: https://sms.strongnet.org/
Location: 13200 Pearl Road, Strongsville, OH, USA
Phone: 440-572-7090
Twitter: @mrsboytim