This Week

Saturday, 2/8 - Sons' Night at NEO Extreme Games 6:00 PM.

Next Week

Tuesday, 2/11-2/13 - Marco's Pizza Night

Friday, 2/14 - Valentine's Day Party (volunteer sign-in will begin at 2:20 PM).

Coming Soon

2/17 - No School - Presidents' Day

On Friday, January 31st, some students participated in the Kinsner Elementary Marty Party. This event was not only a resounding success but also a delightful experience for our students who saved up 40 PRIDE tickets to purchase the experience, granting them the wonderful opportunity to celebrate with Marty the mascot.

The enthusiasm was palpable as the kids joyfully participated in a spirited conga line around the school, culminating in an energetic dance party in the atrium. It was a sight to behold!

A special acknowledgment goes to Sam Hovanic, Marty the Mustang and Monica Cooney for their dedication and exceptional effort in bringing this event to life. Your hard work truly made a difference. Congratulations to all the students who earned 40 tickets and joined in this unforgettable celebration!

Dear Kinsner​ Families,

I would like to take a moment to recognize our amazing school counselor, Meghan Medlock. Her dedication and hard work make a significant impact on our students every day. Counselors like Meghan provide vital support through individual counseling, classroom guidance lessons, and helping students navigate their social and emotional challenges. We are truly grateful for her commitment to our school community​!

Next week, we will celebrate National School Counseling Spirit Week from February 3-7, 2025. Here’s how we will show our appreciation:

• Monday: Kindness rocks! Wear your favorite band or celebrity shirt.
• Tuesday: Put yourself in someone else’s shoes! Students, dress like your teacher. Staff, dress like your students.
• Wednesday: Cheer for one another day! Wear your favorite sports team gear today.
• Thursday: Comfy for kindness day! Come to school in a hoodie or sweatshirt today.
• Friday: Mustangs are kind to each other! Wear your Strongsville spirit gear or green today.

Thank you for your support in celebrating ​a​ll Strongsville counselors and ​w​hat they do for kids.

Chinese New Year: A Festive Celebration of Renewal

Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is the most important traditional holiday in Chinese culture. This vibrant celebration typically falls between late January and mid-February, marking the beginning of a new year on the lunar calendar.

The festival lasts for 15 days and is filled with rich traditions and customs. Families gather for reunion dinners, homes are decorated with red lanterns and paper cuttings, and children receive red envelopes containing money for good luck. People thoroughly clean their houses to sweep away bad luck and make way for good fortune in the coming year.

Each year is associated with one of twelve zodiac animals, which rotate in a 12-year cycle. Fireworks and lion dances are common sights during the festivities, believed to ward off evil spirits and bring prosperity. Traditional foods like dumplings and sticky rice cakes are enjoyed, each with symbolic meanings of good luck and fortune.

Chinese New Year is not only celebrated in China but also in many other Asian countries and by Chinese communities worldwide, making it a truly global festival of renewal and hope.

The SHS Theatre Department is collaborating with Playhouse Square to sell a block of tickets for the upcoming tour of & Juliet on Sunday March 9, 2025 at 6:30pm. The jukebox musical stars SHS alum, Corey Mach, as Shakespeare.

Funds will go toward the mounting of SHS's spring musical (title to be announced at a later date).

Purchasing for these tickets are currently live and will remain open until 3/1/25, while tickets are available.

SHS FUNdraiser prices range from $32.50-$107.50

Regular prices range from $47.20-$145

SHS Theatre Dept. will receive $10 for every ticket sold. All patrons need to do is visit the following website:

Https://tickets.playhousesquare.org/g08

There are instructions explaining how to purchase tickets. You must enter the promo code SHSMUSICAL in the purple box on the top left. That will open up the ticket purchase below when the web page refreshes. Then, you may purchase any seat offered on the seating chart. Easy as that!

Girls Youth Golf Camp
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 $125 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.

Dear PTA Party Volunteers,

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to our incredible PTA volunteers for their outstanding efforts in organizing such imaginative and engaging games and events for our upcoming Valentine's Day party! Your creativity and dedication truly shine, and we eagerly anticipate the joy you will bring to our students.

Please be informed that this year's Valentine's Day volunteer sign-in will commence at 2:20 PM. This time differs from our Winter Party's arrival, as we have made this adjustment to ensure that all teachers and students have sufficient time for lessons and are well-prepared for the festivities ahead.

Thank you once again for your unwavering commitment and hard work. Together, we are creating wonderful memories for our students!

Warm regards,

Mr. Marconi

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We sincerely appreciate your ongoing support and active involvement in your child's educational journey. Your partnership is invaluable to us.

Conference Details:
• Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025
• Time: 4:45 PM - 7:45 PM
• Format: Teacher-requested conferences

Important Notes:

1. This round of conferences will be conducted by teacher request only.

2. Teachers will be reaching out at the end of January/ early February to schedule.

3. Not all families will be scheduled for meetings during this session.

4. If you have not been contacted by 2/7, but wish to request a conference, please reach out to your child's teacher.

If you experience any difficulties with the sign-up process, please contact our school office.

Preparing for the Conference:

• Review your child's recent assignments and grades
• Note any questions or concerns you'd like to discuss
• Encourage your child to share their thoughts about their progress with you

We look forward to continuing our collaboration to ensure your child's academic success and overall well-being. These conferences provide an excellent opportunity to discuss your child's progress, strengths, and areas for growth.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Warm regards,

Mr. Marconi

Dear Kinsner Families,

Thank you for taking time to fill out the Career Day form! We had a number of families sign up and we're looking forward to reviewing all the options. The committee meets on Friday, February 7th and will be reaching out to anybody who signed up shortly after that date.

Kinsner Operations Leadership Team

Dear Kinsner Elementary School Families,

Quack, Quack! The Heart Heroes are coming back! Our school is participating in Kids Heart Challenge, kicking off on 1/30/2025 and it’s time for you to sign up your student to become an official Heart Hero.

Sign up TODAY

• Download the FREE AHA Schools App for Apple or Android and click on “Register Now” then scroll down to join your school's team.
• OR click HERE. and choose “Sign Up” to get started.

Thank you for your support, together we are building a Nation of Lifesavers!

Click Here to hear Ivan's Story

"Ivan was born with a heart defect and had to have emergency heart surgery the day he was born. He is a 3rd generation heart defect patient, but the first to survive. His aunt died at 4 months old and his great uncle died at age 3. Our family is so thankful for science and the medical advances that made his life-saving surgery possible.

Ivan's condition is called total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return and doctors said it was the luckiest heart defect he could have, as it was one of the “easiest” to fix. We didn’t feel “lucky” at the time, but we certainly do now as we look at our strong, happy, healthy and active 9-year-old boy.

Ivan sees his cardiologist just once a year to make sure his repair is growing well with him. He plays basketball and volleyball to stay active and loves to play with his brother, his twin sister and his friends. He knows how important it is to stay heart-healthy and is proud to help the American Heart Association spread that message!"

Dear Kinsner Families,

Our school is committed to fostering a positive and supportive learning environment for all students. To better understand our school climate and identify areas for improvement, we plan to conduct a School Climate Survey with students in grades three (3), four (4), and five (5).

The survey will gather anonymous feedback on topics such as safety, behavior expectations, engagement, and overall school culture. The data collected from the survey will be used to identify student perceptions of school climate issues within our school. Our school’s PBIS team will review the responses for enhancement and sustainment of positive behavior supports.

If you do not want your child to participate in this survey, please complete and return the form below to the school by Friday, January 31st. If we do not receive this form, we will assume you consent to your child's participation.

If you have any questions, please contact our assistant principal, Mrs. Monica Cooney, at (440) 572-7120 ext. 5974 and/or mcooney@scsmustangs.org.

Thank you for your attention and support,

Mrs. Cooney, Assistant Principal

We would like to hear about how you feel about your student's school(s). We will use your answers to find ways we can improve our school(s). You do not have to answer all of the questions. The survey is anonymous - nobody will know that your answers came from you. Click HERE to take the survey!

Tickets: $17

Early Bird Special: $12 (save $5 if you purchase by 1/20)

Ticket sales are ONLINE ONLY!

5th & 6th Grade Dance

Friday, January 31st, 7-9pm, SMS

https://app.givebacks.gives/smsrocks-winter2025-jan31

7th & 8th Grade Dance

Friday, February 7th, 7-9pm, SMS

https://app.givebacks.gives/smsrocks-winter2025-feb7

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

We only have small windows of time to set-up/decorate before each dance (4-6:30pm) and clean up after (9-10pm). Any help would be greatly appreciated! We also invite parents to sign-up to help chaperone during the dance itself. Please arrive by 6:30pm and plan to stay until 9:15pm.

Click here to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A094DA4A82AA7FA7-54229966-smsrocks

Thank you for supporting Strongsville Council PTA.

Marco's Pizza Box Nights

February 11th - 13th

Each year students use their artistic skills and creativity to decorate pizza boxes in school, and then families and friends can order pizza on those dates to take home using their student's box. A portion of the funds from those pizza sales is donated to Kinsner PTA. Watch for flyers with details to come home soon.

Girls Youth Golf Camp
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 $125 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.

Girls Youth Golf Camp
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 $125 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.

Kindergarten registration will open Jan 14th. This will be the same process for all incoming SCS KG students (full day, half day, coming from preschool).

Winter weather is here!

Please make sure students of all grade levels have a complete change of clothes in their backpacks ( shirt, pants, socks and underwear).

This will help avoid a mid-day phone call home for students who get wet or muddy during recess.

Thank you in advance.

Kinsner Son's Night

Son's Night is scheduled for February 8th, and the Planning Committee would like your suggestions on how to make the evening memorable.

Please take a few moments to take the following survey:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNS0MWnk3bO2ChdMkHsJq6S4kwln0Z_g8htIARqRL0enBLyg/viewform

Are you looking for before and after care services? Contact Right at School for our in school service options.