Kinsner Newsletter

This Week

• Monday, November 3rd: No School (Professional Development)
• Tuesday, November 4th: No School (Professional Development)
• Friday, November 7th: Paper RSVPs due for Veterans Day

Next Week

• Monday, November 10th: Kinsner Food Drive Starts
• Tuesday, November 11th: Veterans Day Ceremony
• Friday, November 14th: Trimester Ends

Following Week

• Tuesday, November 18th: PTA World Kindness Day
• Wednesday, November 19th: PTA Meeting in Media Center @ 10:00 AM

RSVP Due Friday, November 1st

Veterans Day Assembly

Tuesday, November 11th @ 10:00 AM । Kinsner Elementary

This event will be live streamed on the Strongsville website. Due to the size of the gym along with the number of families in attendance we aren’t able to have all grades in the gym at once. Historically, this means that 4th and 5th graders will attend the event assembly portion, while K-3 will watch that part within the classroom.

Kinsner Elementary School invites parents to connect with their child's art classroom activities through Artsonia, an online platform. By scanning the provided QR code or visiting www.artsonia.com/parents and entering the Parent Code DD5HZT6R, parents can receive important updates and stay connected with their child's art progress and projects. This is a great way to stay involved and support your child’s creativity!

We are excited to announce the Kinsner Food Drive taking place from November 10th through November 25th, 2025. Donations can be dropped off at the Kinsner Media Center during this time.

This year, we are supporting the Strongsville Food Bank, and they have shared a list of their most needed items: all sizes of pasta, tomato-based pasta sauce, all cereals, peanut butter and jelly (all sizes), tuna (5 oz cans), snacks like popcorn and Pop-Tarts, and baked boxed goods such as brownie and cake mixes.

Additionally, they welcome personal care and household items like shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, laundry detergent, and dish soap. Your generous contributions make a big difference in our community, and we thank you for your support!

This document summarizes important information about type 1 diabetes, prepared by the Ohio Department of Health as required by Ohio Revised Code 3707.61 and 3313.7118. The first law mandates the creation of informational materials on type 1 diabetes for parents, guardians, educators, and others responsible for children’s care.

The shared material explains that type 1 diabetes is a chronic autoimmune disease usually starting in childhood or adolescence, requiring daily insulin management. It highlights key facts such as risk factors (family history, possible environmental triggers), symptoms (increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, blurry vision, etc.), and the importance of screening, especially for those with family history or autoimmune conditions. It also describes the three stages of type 1 diabetes progression and stresses that while there is no cure, the disease can be managed successfully with a care plan developed with healthcare providers.

This information is shared to ensure that parents, guardians, and educators are informed about type 1 diabetes, its signs, risk factors, and management, supporting early detection and proper care for students.

We are excited to announce the Strongsville Mustangs Ski Club, a fun and engaging 5-week program starting January 9th at Brandywine Ski Resort! This program is open to Strongsville Elementary students and their siblings ages 7 to 18. For $350 per student, the fee includes ski lessons, lift tickets, and equipment rentals. Arrival is scheduled between 5 and 6 PM, with lessons beginning on the hour. Please note that families are responsible for their own transportation to and from the resort. Enrollment closes on December 10th, so be sure to sign up soon! If you have any questions, feel free to email Amanda Malinowski at amandalynn8709@gmail.com. We look forward to a wonderful ski season with your children!

We’re excited to invite you to the Strongsville High School Cheer Craft Fair on Saturday, November 8, from 9 AM to 2 PM at Strongsville High School. You’ll find over 50 tables filled with local vendors offering a wonderful variety of crafts, gifts, and seasonal items. All proceeds will support our Strongsville High School Cheerleaders.

We are thrilled to celebrate a wonderful accomplishment by one of our own—third grade teacher Meredith Wise! Meredith, an experienced SCS educator with over 20 years of dedication, is debuting her middle-grade book, Wild Wonders: Yellowstone, this weekend. This magical adventure story, along with a companion Yellowstone coloring book, invites young readers to explore and appreciate the beauty of nature. Meredith’s passion for inspiring children to love reading and the world around them shines through her work. Please join us in congratulating her on this exciting milestone, a true testament to the amazing talent within our Kinsner community!

Join us for the Strongsville D.A.R.E. Program's Ice Skating Party for 5th to 8th graders on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at the Brunswick Auto Mart Arena, 15381 Royalton Road. Admission is $7 and must be purchased pre-sale online—no walk-ins allowed. Skate rentals are available for $3. Don’t forget to bring a box of cereal for the Strongsville Food Bank to enter a raffle for door prizes! Snacks will be available at the snack bar. Get your tickets now at https://buytickets.at/bamarena/1910460 and enjoy a fun evening on the ice!

The SHS Dance Team presents the 8th Annual Junior Dance Team Camp on Saturday, November 22 from 3pm-5pm at Strongsville High School! The camp is open to dancers in grades PK-8 with unique camp experiences for various ages/levels including: a “Princess Dance Party” for grades PK-K, a Beginner “Mini Mustangs” level for grades 1-3, an Intermediate “Junior Mustangs” level for grades 4 & 5, and an Advanced “Elite Mustangs” level for grades 6-8. The camp includes: learning dance skills and a performance dance from the SHS Dance Team, a T-shirt, a special gift, and a Showcase for friends & family beginning at 5pm that day. Click HERE to register for the Junior Dance Team Camp and HERE for additional information. Students must register prior to the event (register by 11/14 to guarantee a T-shirt).

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All are invited to our next PTA meeting:

• Wednesday, November 19th
• 10:00-11:15 AM
• Kinsner Elementary Media Center

Join us for a delightful evening at Kinsner's Ornament Painting Night, hosted by the Kinsner PTA!

• When: Tuesday, November 18
• Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
• Where: Strongsville Middle School Cafeteria
• Price Per Ornament: $14 + $2 processing fee if paying by card

Our special hosts, Maggie and Ellie's Pottery Studio, will provide a variety of fun, festive, and easy-to-paint ornaments. All supplies, including kid-friendly ceramic paint, will be provided, and every ornament will be glazed, kiln-fired, and returned to the school before Winter Break. Plus, for every ornament sold, $1 will be donated back to the Kinsner PTA!

This is a wonderful opportunity to create holiday memories with your children while supporting our school and PTA. We hope to see you there!

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