Kinsner Newsletter

This Week

• Monday, March 9th - Thursday, March 12th - Spirit Week (see below)
• Friday, March 13th - No School - Professional Development

Next Week

• Wednesday, March 18th - PTA Meeting 10:00 AM
• Thursday, March 19th - Art Show 5:30 PM (see below)
• Friday, March 20th - World Down Syndrome Day (see below)

Following Week

• Monday, March 23rd - Building Tour 5:00 PM (see below)
• Wednesday, March 25th - All City Band Concert (see below)
• Friday, March 27th - Picture Day Opt Outs Form Due (see below)

K-5 Spring Picture Day will be held on Monday, March 30. The Kinsner Family Calendar incorrectly shows the original date of Monday, April 13 — that was the date scheduled earlier, but because it fell on the first day back from spring break, the event was moved to the week prior and the calendar wasn’t updated. However, the 5th Graders Panoramic Photo will take place on Monday, April 13th in the afternoon. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused and appreciate your understanding. Paper information will be sent home soon!

Dear Parents:

As you may recall from a prior parent update (see below), we are aware of concerns raised regarding Lifetouch and understand some families still have questions. As previously shared, we will continue to monitor this situation and review information as it becomes available. At this time, we will not be making a change to our photography vendor for the remainder of the current school year. During the spring and summer, I will make a final decision regarding student photography services for the 2026–27 school year.

You are receiving this message because your child’s school participates in spring pictures, which will again be taken by Lifetouch. Please note that spring pictures are optional. Please click HERE if you'd like to opt your child out of spring pictures. The opt outs are due by Friday, March 27th.

Fall photos are what are used for the yearbook, so choosing not to participate in spring pictures will not impact the yearbook.

Sincerely,

Dr. Cameron M. Ryba

Superintendent

Student Photography Vendor Update

Many of you may have seen recent national news coverage regarding the release of the Epstein files and references to the CEO of Apollo Global Management. Apollo is the parent company of Shutterfly, which in turn owns Lifetouch - the photography company we currently contract with for student pictures. While Lifetouch’s day-to-day operations serving schools are separate from the broader corporate ownership structure, we recognize that headlines like these can raise understandable questions and concerns for families. HERE is a message from the Lifetouch CEO addressing the recent reporting. As with any partnership, we will continue to monitor developments, review information carefully, and conduct our due diligence to ensure our vendor relationships align with the values and expectations of our community. Thank you for your continued engagement and for trusting us to navigate matters like this.

Hello Soccer Families

We hope you and your family are doing well! We’re excited to share that registration is now open for this summer’s Boys Youth Soccer Camp.

• July 13-16 / 9:00-11:30am
• 1st - 5th grade (entering grade level for 26/27 school year)
• Foltz Fields 1-3
• $80 ($10 discount for more than 1 child in same family)

Registration is easier than ever, just click the link from the QR Code on the flyer to register by June 19th. You can find all information for this summer's camp in the flyer. In the meantime if you have any questions, feel free to reach out via email. We hope to see your child back on the field with us this summer!

Save the date for the Kinsner PTA Daughters’ Dance! All Kinsner girls are invited to attend with a special guest. More details to come.

Art Show Volunteer Opportunity!

The Kinsner Art Team needs help with face painting, game monitors and ticket and scavenger hunt coordinators. There are plenty of opportunities to help and have fun, so please sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4CA8A92EA5FE3-62645103-kinsner

We are just opening registration for our Spring session which is set to start on April 15th at Kinsner Elementary. Please view the attached flyer or link here to sign up!

Have you been scanning your Box Tops this year to support Kinsner PTA? If not, now is the time to start! The app makes it incredibly easy to scan your grocery receipts and earn cash for our school. Our school is listed as Bessie M Kinsner Elementary School. It is quick and easy. Get the app here, or scan the QR code on the flyer below and use Referral Code YEIF637L when you sign up to help us earn bonus Box Tops!

Kinsner PTA congratulates Principal Lou Marconi on being the 2026 Kinsner recipient of the Ohio PTA Achievement Award! Founders' Day was celebrated on February 17th at Strongsville Middle School at a lovely event organized by Strongsville Council PTA. Congratulations to all of the award winners!

Our school’s lost and found area currently has many unclaimed items such as jackets, water bottles, and lunch boxes. Please have your child check the lost and found or feel free to stop by and look for any missing items.

All unclaimed items will be donated after March 31.

DON’T MISS THE MODEL MUSTANG EXPERIENCE (TUESDAY, MARCH 31ST)
Don't miss the "Model Mustang Experience" on Tuesday, March 31 from 6pm-8pm at Strongsville Middle School. This FREE community event will highlight our ‘State of the Schools’ and show how education is evolving to prepare today’s learners to be tomorrow’s leaders and thrive in their future. Participate in hands-on activities with our SCS students, teachers, and staff, as they share their learning and work, showcasing interactive experiences that demonstrate the extraordinary ways our District is building "Model Mustangs!" Let's celebrate together the great work happening in our schools on Tuesday, March 31!

Guidelines for When to Keep your Child Home From School

Many parents find themselves struggling with sick children and when to send them back to school. You do not want your children to miss school, but at the same time, you do not want them returning if they are too sick or could infect others.The following guidelines are based upon the Ohio Department of Health’s guidelines and recommendations.

You should keep your children home if they are experiencing:

• Fever over 100° F

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

• Frequent cough

• Eggs(nits) or head lice-until cleared by nursing staff(see lice policy)

• Persistent pain (ear, stomach etc.)

• Widespread rash

• Signs of conjunctivitis such as red, crusty or swollen eyes

CONDITION: WHEN TO RETURN TO SCHOOL:

• Conjunctivitis 24 hours after treatment starts
• Cough cough is no longer persistent
• Diarrhea 24 hours after last episode of diarrhea
• Fever 24 hours after fever-free (without medication)
• Head Lice hair is treated and nit-free
• Impetigo 24 hours after treatment starts (sores covered)
• Ring Worm 24 hours after treatment starts (sores covered)
• Strep Throat 24 hours after treatment starts and fever-free
• Vomiting 24 hours after last episode of vomiting

Remember:

If your child’s absence requires a doctor’s visit, please turn in the medical excuse to your child’s school upon returning.

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