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Click on your grade level newsletter below to hear updates and celebrations from your grade level principal and teams

• 6th
• 7th
• 8th

As many may be aware, we lost a fellow Mustang on July 27, 2023. This past Friday, the 8th grade class , close friends and staff surrounded the Eskander family on the football field wearing blue and red, Donaven's favorite colors. We all took a moment of silence for him and his family, supporting one another as a Mustang Family. Together we released balloons to celebrate his life. Thank you to PTA for their help in planning this with us, the teachers and staff, Dr. Ryba and Mrs. Pelko, and all who participated. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Eskander family during this time.

Students were also given chances to speak with counselors Friday as well. These supports are always available to our students for any issue. Please take time to talk to your student in the event they need additional support.

Thank you to all of the families that came to Open House this week. It was a pleasure meeting you and seeing you at SMS.

HERE are the slides that were presented at the parent meeting. Please review the expectations and procedures. Thank you.

LifeTouch

School Name: Strongsville Middle School

Picture Day Date: Friday, August 25

Picture Day ID: EVTX2XJMJ

SOLO students:

• Time: 9-1pm
• Report to the main office and then be sent to the stage in the auditorium for their photo
• Return to the office to check out.

It's time to join SMS PTA! Click the link or scan the QR code!

PTA works with SMS Staff to help provide funds and support for the following items: Mustang of the Month Rewards, Academic/Behavioral Incentives, Staff Appreciation Events, PTA Scholarships for Seniors, Grants for Students & Staff, Assemblies/Speakers, Kona Ice Truck, Team Outings, End of Year Incentives.

https://strongsvillems.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true

Thanks PTA for making our return to school special with a wonderful breakfast. We appreciated this special treat and your kindness.

ARRIVAL:

See the parking lot diagram below- It is imperative that ALL CAR RIDERS entering the school lot follow this diagram strictly. Cars only enter at the light, as busses will use the other entrance.

* PLEASE DO NOT PARK AND WAIT for entry until 7:40. The loop is meant for movement not standstill. Feel free to drop your student off at an entrance prior to 7:30 if you arrive prior to the doors opening. They will not have entry to the building, but can wait by the doors

Bus riders ONLY will enter the main entrance.

Car Riders- Enter Door Q and R

DISMISSAL-

Cars need to wrap the building, similar as drop off. You can notify your student where in the loop you are if they have a device to look at when they finish their day. Students will exit the back and side doors to find their cars. Bus riders will exit the front doors.

DO NOT PICK UP your STUDENT IN THE FRONT MAIN LOT- this will block special bussing that loops in the front of the building.

Please do not encourage your student to meet you in other nearby locations to get into your car- this creates a HUGE safety issue as cars are exiting and entering, and affects our Pearl Road traffic. If we efficiently use our system and are patient, we hope to get all out of the lot efficiently and timely. Following these rules models to your student your support to SCHOOL RULES and following them as requested. Thank you.

Breakfast is offered daily in our cafeteria for $2.25

Lunch is available for all students for $3.65

Payment: Cash or check in person, or you can put money on your student's account to purchase with their student ID at check-out. Your student can also bring money or check into the cafeteria to put money on the account as well.

• Free/Reduced forms are available on our website, and also includes translated versions in other languages on the Food Services Department website.

• PUBLIC RELEASE Regarding Policy for Free & Reduced-Price Meals for Students/Families

• FREE & REDUCED MEALS APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS (PaySchools Central)

• FREE & REDUCED MEALS ONLINE APPLICATION (PaySchools Central)

• FREE & REDUCED MEALS APPLICATION (Print at Home):

• Application + Frequently Asked Questions/Information Letter

• ARABIC

• CHINESE (SIMPLIFIED)

• PORTUGUESE

• RUSSIAN

• SPANISH

• UKRAINIAN

MUSTANGS TEAM SHOP - SHOP ONLINE NOW THROUGH SUN. 8/27
The “Back to School” online SCS Team Shop is now open through Sunday, August 27. Shop for lots of great Mustangs gear, including personalized items! Click HERE to access the complete selection of Mustangs clothing and accessories. A portion of sales will be donated back to Strongsville City Schools.

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 www.payschoolscentral.com. In addition to Pay Schools Central, school fees can be paid with your student's building secretary: hmalloy@scsmustangs.org.

Mr. Keppler, SMS Athletic Director: jkeppler@scsmustangs.org

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

Parents/students have access to our anonymous reporting system. CLICK HERE to access. The more information shared when reporting, the better chance we have to investigate and support.

Follow SMS on Instagram @STRONGSVILLEMIDDLESCHOOL

Email: jboytim@scsmustangs.org
Website: https://sms.strongnet.org/
Location: 13200 Pearl Road, Strongsville, OH, USA
Phone: 440-572-7090
Twitter: @mrsboytim