The Muraski Tribune: Issue 15

Good Morning Muraski Families,

I hope you all are enjoying your weekend, as the temperatures get a little cooler and then holiday season is in full swing. We have two days of school this week, with a break from Wednesday, November 22nd, through Sunday, November 26th. Take a look at the information below. Between the SEL Order Form and Information about the Holiday Shop, there are several things coming up in the next 5 weeks.

Let's have a great week!

Sincerely,

Mike Griffen

On Friday, December 15th, we will be hosting our first Social Emotional Learning Day of the school year. This is a day where we plan activities for students that promote their overall well-being. These activities are designed to help students understand that although academics are important, are goal is to create well rounded human beings who are ready for anything that they choose to pursue in their futures.

One activity we would like to do with our students is to show them that they are all a part of our community, a part of their grade level team. To solidify this, we would like to have all students Tie-Dye a shirt that they can wear on grade level color days. In order to make this happen, our PTA needs your support. We would like everyone to use this link to purchase a shirt that will have a Model Mustang logo, and be designed to connect each grade level with a color. Shirts are $7. Please use the link below to purchase. We want everyone to have a shirt, so if you are able there is an option to support another student, as well.

Polaris Explorer Club. Attention 4th, 5th and 6th graders! You’re invited to explore Polaris through a series of FUN, hands-on after-school classes starting this December. All activities will take place at Polaris and feature our AMAZING Polaris teachers! Classes include the following: Cleared for Takeoff; Crime Scene Investigators; Glamour Me; Holiday 3D Printing – CAD; Jewelry Junction; Sweet Holiday Kitchen; The Art of Cooking; Tiny House Workshop; Tool Time. Priority registration for Polaris partner school district students opens on October 23rd. Open registration starts November 1st. Note: Some sessions are ACE funding eligible. You can also visit our website landing page at Polaris Explorer Club | Polaris Career Center.

Winter Session:
December 5-6 and 12-13
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Optional early drop-off at 4:00 p.m. features BONUS career exploration activities!

$60 - fee includes 2 classes and materials

REGISTER HERE: https://explorerclub-2023.cheddarup.com/REGISTER HERE

Holiday Sale is Underway!

The official Muraski store has launched a Holiday Sale! Spirit wear makes for great holiday gifts for the entire family, including these customizable designs for Mom, Dad, Grandparents and more!

This sale features limited-time savings of 20% sitewide! Orders over $75 will receive free shipping, and those below that will ship for just $5! Shop Now!

MUSTANGS ONLINE TEAM SHOP - ORDER NOW THROUGH SUN. 11/19
Get a jump on your holiday shopping from the comfort of your own home. Visit the online Mustangs Team Shop (click HERE) and shop for the Strongsville fan on your holiday list. Choose from T-shirts, hoodies, jackets, and MORE! Many of the items can be personalized with name, number, and favorite sport. Delivery of items before the holidays! HURRY - the Mustangs Team Shop closes at 11:59pm on Sunday, November 19!

CLEVELAND CAVALIERS / STRONGSVILLE CITY SCHOOLS NIGHT - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22
Start Thanksgiving Break with a special Strongsville City Schools Night at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. The Cavs battle the Miami Heat on Wednesday, November 22 - Tip off is at 7:30pm. Click HERE to purchase tickets.

To determine eligibility for free / reduced lunch, as well as various additional state and federal program benefits inclusive of possible district student fees being waived, an application must be completed online at PaySchoolsCentral.com. HERE is a link with directions to apply.

It is important to note the following for those that qualify for Reduced Lunches in the 23-24 school year: The recently passed Ohio biennial budget includes a provision for the State to pay the meal charges for Reduced students ($0.30 for Breakfast and $0.40 for Lunch) effectively allowing them to eat for free. This will be in effect for the 23-24 and the 24-25 school years.

As a reminder, all school fees that have not been paid are now considered past due. To check the balance and pay outstanding school fees, go to Pay Schools Central by clicking HERE. In addition to Pay Schools Central, school fees can be paid by cash/check to your student’s building secretary or with the Treasurer's Office. If you have questions related to this, please contact the building secretary or Dawn Evangelista (devangelista@scsmustangs.org) within the Treasurer's Department. As we are approaching a new school year, as well as the start of fall sports, per Board of Education policy, the consequences for outstanding prior year school fees will prohibit students from participating in any school extracurricular activities (i.e., athletics, student council, school clubs, etc.), field trips, and school sanctioned dances / events that require a purchased ticket. For additional information on District Fee Collection Procedures and Consequences CLICK HERE.

Over the summer, the district expanded our partnership with Blocksi to include student content filtering and alerts. We no longer utilize SecURLy for these services. CLICK HERE to view an informational flier about joining the Blocksi Parent Portal to gain insights on your student’s online behavior with their scsmustangs account and set parental controls beyond the school school. If you have any questions, contact Dave Binkley, Director of Instructional Technology at dbinkley@scsmustangs.org.

Email: mgriffen@scsmustangs.org
Website: https://muraski.strongnet.org/
Location: Muraski Elementary School, Royalton Road, Strongsville, OH, USA
Phone: 440-572-7160
Twitter: @MuraskiPrin