The Kinsner Weekly

Kinsner Elementary Field Day will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. On the next Kinsner Weekly (Friday, April 26th at 8 AM) we'll be asking for field day volunteers! Please mark your calendars as this will be first come, first serve.

This year we are looking for about 75 volunteers to help us throughout the day. We are in need of 13 all day station leaders, 30 AM only volunteers, and 30 PM only volunteers. Volunteers will be selected on a first come first serve sign up basis and contacted via email by Mrs. Weir.

Students will participate in fun activities for 2.5 hours during the school day. Grades 3, 4, & 5 will have field day in the morning from 9:15 - 11:45 AM. Grades K, 1, & 2 will have field day in the afternoon from 12:35 - 3:05 PM.

Field day will take place rain or shine. Inclement weather will move Field Day indoors with an adjusted schedule.

While we love family involvement, we do ask that younger siblings are not in attendance while you volunteer so that we can support a safe and fun environment for all!

Your input is invaluable as we finalize potential experiences to enhance our school climate. Based on our initial surveys and discussions, we've identified areas for improvement. Now, we're seeking your perspectives on Parent Volunteer/ Engagement and Student Acknowledgement/ Recognition. Your feedback will help us tailor these initiatives to meet the needs and interests of our school community. Please take a moment to share your thoughts in the survey by clicking here. For your reference, below is a recap of what has already been discussed:

FAIRLY TREATED (RECOGNITION)

From this we recognized themes of what each of those could refer to and how we could support those situations. For the first topic regarding fair treatment, themes were:

• Some students are not recognized for academic achievement until the end of the school year
• Some recognitions are recognized class wise.
• Sending communication about how recognition is occurring.

We reviewed how students are acknowledged and recognized throughout the school. Here are some common recognitions:

• PRIDE Tickets
• Individual Grade PRIDE Recognition
• Lexia Certificates
• Xtra Math Certificates
• Positive Message Home (note, email, remind, phone call)

PARENT VOLUNTEER/ INVOLVEMENT

For the second topic regarding volunteering, themes were:

• Would love an opportunity to assist in class: reading, a project, or activity at school
• Willing to help with learning centers/stations, stem activities, a craft, etc
• Fine with organizational support: copies, bulletin boards, projects
• Feel there is no opportunity to engage with building outside of class parties.
• Enjoy the idea of mystery reader or daily helper
• Want to be invited for special class or grade based programs: 100 day of school, student presentations, occupation day
  

We then reviewed with our staff teacher feedback on what that support could look like. Here were some possible themes or interests:

School: cutting materials, laminating

K- mystery reader

1- mystery reader

2- mystery reader

3- Career Talk

4- College Career/ Culture talk- discuss how to get into their roles or their jobs. then get feedback from parents about how many would be interested in presented so we can schedule out for the year.

5- Career Talk- Connection of academics to the real world videos. (this is why this skill is important (Real World Application Video) 10 min once a month.

Encore: Skills performance (music/ art)

Thank you for your collaboration,

Mr. Lawrence

See the flyer below!

The Extra Mile Award is given to a student who goes above and beyond to create a healthy, positive and memorable environment. This year, 1st grader Lucas Y. was selected as the recipient! A staff member writes, "Lucas is kind, patient and inclusive with all students. There is a peer in his grade who is often eager to help and Lucas will stand with him, model how to complete the task and allow him to try. He is patient and never tries to take over and he models in a way that is not punitive. I am so proud of him and love having him at lunch, recess and Kids on the Run!" Congratulations Lucas!!

The Extra Mile Award is given to a staff member who goes above and beyond to create a healthy, positive and memorable environment. This year, Mary Marconi was selected as the recipient! A staff member writes, "Mary Marconi is one the busiest people at Kinsner, yet always greets everyone with a hello and smile. She is often seen doing numerous tasks at once, yet will take the time to answer your question immediately or follow up and get back to you. Mary's willingness to help makes our jobs easier. Her positive interactions with students, parents and staff are apparent and refreshing! Mary goes above and beyond and helps our large school run smoothly each day."

4th graders getting ready to take the Ohio State Test - Let's go Mustangs! Please contact your teacher for grades 3rd-5th testing dates and times.

The Fun Run is Coming…

The FUN RUN IS COMING…

- ALL STUDENTS NEED T-SHIRT SIZES SUBMITTED ASAP.

- Deadline: THIS SUNDAY (April 14th) End of Day.

- Complete the QUICK FORM BELOW. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwjaKXGaPhRUVVDNHCOqq4F-_YgkHzJOmoCpqt2il-lRefNw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&pli=1

- Students without a submitted size will be given our best guess.

- All students will receive a commemorative shirt to wear on RUN DAY: Friday, May 10th

* Questions? KinsnerMustangsPTA@Gmail.com

* Looking Forward to An AWESOME EVENT!!

* Donation & Incentive Fliers Coming Home Next Week -

SECPTA reunion event

May 9th at 7:00 PM at Brew Garden in Strongsville.

Event details can be found on Facebook: https://fb.me/e/4ssjPcuUz

Registration Link: https://secpta-eras-tour.cheddarup.com

Calling all swimmers!

Time for summer swim team signups!

If your child enjoys swimming and wants to be apart of a fun team this summer check out your development or rec center pool for swim team information.

Strongsville is one of the few communities that has summer swim league.Kids get to enjoy a fun and laid back competitive experience.

Practices start 5/28. And the first swim meet is 6/13. Each team will have 7 swim meets that are on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s. There will be no meets the week of 4th of July. Season ends with a city wide meet at the rec center on July 20th.

Kids 5-18 are welcome to join. Kids must be able to swim across a pool unassisted.

The Strongsville Swim League is restricted to Strongsville residents only.

Sea Monkey Registration is open now and must be completed at the Rec Center.

Other team registration varies by development follow this link for more information. It will be updated soon!

http://www.strongsvilleswimleague.com

Please see the flyer below.

SHS Cheer will be hosting their annual Mustangs Cheer Camp for students in grades 1st-8th. Join our high school cheerleaders for a day of learning new chants, cheers, jumps. Cheer camp attendees will get to cheer with SHS cheerleaders on August 31st. Registration and payment due by May 1st. Scan the QR code on the flyer for more camp details. If you have questions please email Coach Orlosky at jorlosky@scsmustangs.org