This Week

Monday, 1/20 - No School for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Next Week

Thursday, 1/30 - American Heart Association Assembly for students in the afternoon

Upcoming Weeks

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

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).

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

As we strive to ensure a smooth and safe experience for all our students, I kindly ask that you call the office before 3:00 PM when communicating any transportation changes. This allows us to relay your message accurately to the teachers and make the necessary arrangements in a timely manner. Thank you for your understanding and for helping us keep our students on track!

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,

We are excited to announce our upcoming Career Day on Friday, March 28th, from 1:30 to 3:15 PM, right before Spring Break. We are looking for parent volunteers to present their jobs to our students in an interactive and engaging way. Each presentation will last 15 minutes and will be repeated multiple times for different groups of students in a particular grade level.

*Please note that if you are chosen you may be assigned to present to a classroom or grade other than your child's. This will help us ensure that all presentations are appropriate and engaging for each grade level.

If you are interested in participating, please fill out the attached survey HERE. We will review all submissions and select presentations that are most appropriate for each grade level within the amount of presenters we are able to accommodate. This will be due by Monday, January 27th. The committee will confirm if you're selected in February via email.

We appreciate your support and look forward to a fun and educational event!

Kinsner Operations Leadership Team

Dear Kinsner Elementary Families,

As we navigate the snowy weather, I want to extend my gratitude for your continued patience and support during our arrival and drop-off times. I understand that the snowy conditions can often lead us adults to seek convenient options, but your cooperation is greatly appreciated as we strive to ensure a safe environment for our students.

I want to remind families about our park and walk option in the large parking lot. This option allows parents to park in the larger lot and walk up to the front doors to meet their students. Utilizing this space not only alleviates congestion from the line but also promotes a safe experience for students walking out to larger parking lot.

Regardless of whether your child is designated as a walker or car rider, if you're using the car line, students must wait near the main entrance for their vehicle to pull around. This practice will help facilitate safer entry and exit from our facility. There are safety concerns when students walk down the sidewalk or enter their vehicles near Waterford. Your understanding and adherence to these guidelines will significantly contribute to the safety of all our students.

Thank you once again for your support.

Mr. Marconi

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!

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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.

You can also RSVP using the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdt7vrBZLipOR_IHpYcs4SO4CzIo24OE6jP0kHWcGvH3G-aLw/viewform

We need many volunteers to make this event successful. Volunteer to help with the event here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409084EA9AB2AA4FC1-54323902-sons#/

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

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