According to Scholastic, students lose nearly "20% of their school-year gains in reading" and elementary-aged students are the most at risk because they are at a pivotal point in their reading development. However, there are easy things you can do over the summer to help keep your child's skills sharp and decrease the likelihood of a "summer slide!"

• Have your child read what they want.
• Make time for smart play, including puzzles.
• Get out of the house. (You could visit the library, zoo, park, etc.)
• Promote imagination use by your child.
• Encourage your child to complete Lexia Summer Reading Bingo Boards.

Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade

Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade

• Summer Writing Calendars

Kindergarten-Second Grade Third-Fifth Grade

Mother’s Day flowers from the Student Council fundraiser will be sent home with students on Friday May 12th. If your child ordered flowers and they are not at school Friday, please make arrangements to pick up the flowers after school between 3:30-4pm. After 4pm any remaining flowers will be in the front breezeway with your child’s name on them. We cannot guarantee they will last through the weekend without being watered.

Attention all incoming Strongsville Middle School sixth graders! Join us at Camp Y-Noah in Green, Ohio for Sixth Grade Camp. Cost is $200 per camper and covers all weekend expenses. Deadline to register and pay is May 31. Click HERE to visit the website for detailed information, registration and payment instructions and chaperone opportunities. Please email sixthgradecamp@gmail.com with any questions!

Students in grades 3-12 will be keeping their Chromebooks over the summer break. Students will be responsible for keeping the Chromebooks and their cases in working order for use next year. If your student does experience any issues with their Chromebook over the summer, please click HERE or visit bit.ly/scssummertechticket to submit a Tech Ticket. A Tech Department member will contact you within two business days to assist. If your student is leaving the district over the summer, they will need to turn in their Chromebook on the last day of school. Please click HERE or visit bit.ly/scscbl to submit your student’s name to inform our department to collect the Chromebook. If you have any questions, please contact Dave Binkley at dbinkley@scsmustangs.org.

Strongsville High School Cheer will be hosting a cheer camp on Tuesday, June 20th from 9am to noon for students in K-8th grade. Come learn cheers, chants and make a craft with Strongsville cheerleaders. To register, scan the QR code or register here.

• If you are planning on moving out of district or to a different part of Strongsville over the summer, please reach out to Mrs. Marconi so she can assist in your smooth transition!
• Our lost and found is overflowing! Please stop by the office (or have your child stop by) to check for missing items. We will be donating all leftover items to the local Goodwill in May.

Looking for a way to support Kinsner from home???

The End of Year Party Snack Amazon List is RRREEAADDY!!! https://tinyurl.com/EndofYear2023Kinsner

(WITH THE ATTACHED PIZZA FLYER!!!!!)

Also,

EXCITING FUN RUN NEWS!!!

We are having a ‘FLASH’ T-SHIRT SALE to help outfit everyone in their assigned Grade Colors for May 17th Fun Run & May 23rd Field Day!!

https://tinyurl.com/ColorfulMustangSHIRTS

*** See ATTACHED RAINBOW Flyer ***

We Have PASSED the $6500 MARK for DONATIONS!!!! OMG!!! KEEP IT UP!!

HUGE THANKS TO OUR FIRST ROUND OF FUN RUN SPONSORS!!

-Hooley House Strongsville

-Basset Insurance Agency

-Gupko Painting

-Elite Dance Academy

-Sgt. Clean Car Wash

-W.E.S.T. Forwarding Services

-Mancuso Homes

-Chidsey’s Towing & Service

-P.S. III Remodeling and Concrete

-Rich's Mini Mart Parma

-Salon Ethos

-Stella Luna Counseling & Wellness

(Add image from front doors if you’d like)

Get Donations in by 5/12 for those Swag Bag Kid PRIZES!!!

https://tinyurl.com/KinsnerBubbleRun

Let’s Get the Word Out & Ensure Funding for PTA 2023-24 Programs and Playground Completion!!

Full info video!

https://tinyurl.com/ALLtheINFOkinsnerFunRun2023

Business Contribution Info:

https://tinyurl.com/BusinessSupportKinsner2023

’Day of’ Fun Run Volunteer link is live NOW: https://tinyurl.com/May17FunRunHelp

At the April 19th meeting, the following were elected to be the Executive Officers of Kinsner PTA for 2023-24, term beginning July 1st. Congratulations and THANK YOU!

Co-President: Kelly Lange

Co-President: Susan Thomas

1st Vice President: Jennifer Watrob

2nd Vice President: Kinsner Principal

Treasurer: Christa Heckman

Recording Secretary: Lillian Longley

Corresponding Secretary: Lori Hobrath

Council Delegate: Heidi Eichenberger

Council Delegate Alternate: Eva Hoelter

Our PTA Board consists of both the Executive Officers AND the Committee Chairpersons.

It takes a village to keep Kinsner PTA's wonderful events and services up and running so, we have many opportunities to get involved next year! https://tinyurl.com/PTAkinsnerChairsandSupport

Link will be accepting responses & open until Mothers Day, May 14th @ 5pm

Here are the Ohio State Test dates for the Spring:

***Please note the following May 2023 events presented by the Strongsville Branch Library. Please call (440) 238-5530 to register or for more information. Customers may also visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org to register and to see more library event information.

*The Administration Building and all Library Branches will be closed on Sunday, May 28th and Monday, May 29th in honor of the Memorial Day Holiday. We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, May 30th at 9:00 a.m.

All Together Now – 2023 Summer Reading Challenge – June 3rd through August 13th.
Sign-up for our reading challenge beginning May 1st. To learn more, visit https://cuyahogalibrary.org/srp to register or check out our YouTube video for more information! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErqUzDPnN7s

Seed Library!
To spread knowledge of local food systems, cultivate skills required for sustainable food production, and to help make seeds more accessible to those in the community, the Strongsville Branch Library has partnered with the Cleveland Seed Bank to offer a selection of different varieties of organic, open-pollinated, non-GMO vegetable, herb, & edible flower seeds. Please stop by the Strongsville Branch to pick-up your free seeds! Customers will be able to “check-out” 5 seed packets per month. Please call (440) 238-5530 for more information. This program sponsored by the Friends of Strongsville Branch Library. While supplies last.

Arranging Evan Hansen. Monday, May 1st / 7:00 p.m.
Join us to learn about the hidden role of Broadway’s arrangers/orchestrators by examining the score of Dear Evan Hansen. Though composed by super team Pasek and Paul, Dear Evan Hansen was arranged by Alex Lacamoire, whose credits also include Hamilton, In the Heights, Bring It On: The Musical, 9 to 5, and the 2012 revival of Annie. Lacamoire’s signature sound permeates Dear Evan Hansen and directs the drama in subtle but important ways. “Arranging Evan Hansen” allows audiences to recognize Lacamoire’s contribution while enjoying the musical’s score at an even deeper level.

Young at Heart. Tuesday, May 2nd / 7:00 p.m.
A book club for adults who love Children's and Teen books. The title for our next discussion is Welcome to Dweeb Club by Betsy Uhrig. No registration. Everyone Welcome!

Cinco de Mayo Celebration! Ages 3 – 5 Years Old. Friday, May 5th / 11:00 a.m. – Noon.
Join us as we introduce your young one to a festive Mexican holiday with snacks, lively activities, and Spanish words.

Saturday Crafternoon. Ages 3 and up. Saturday, May 6th / 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
If you’re not sure what to do on the first Saturday afternoon of the month, look no further! Create a one-of-a-kind craft in our storytime room. While supplies last.

Blood Drive. Friday, May 12th / 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
In just an hour of your time you can help save up to three lives. Make sure hospital patients get the treatment they need. Donate blood today. For more information or to make an appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org or call the American Red Cross at 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767).

Audio & Video Studio Orientation. Ages 11 & up. Saturday, May 13th / 10:00 a.m. VIRTUAL OR Monday, May 22nd / 7 p.m. IN PERSON.
Have you ever thought about recording your own music, making a video, digitizing memories and more? The Strongsville Branch Library is home to both Audio and Video Recording studios that can help you do just that! You must go through an orientation to use the spaces. Patrons 11 & up can participate in the orientation and must turn in the User Agreement form at the branch for the orientation to count. Register online to attend the virtual or in-person sessions.

Mom and Teen: Make Your Own Jewelry Set. Monday, May 15th / 7:00 p.m.
Bring your mom and join us to make a matching wire wrapped ring and pendant set to celebrate Mother's Day. No experience required!

Computer Classes IN PERSON.
Cuyahoga County Public Library offers computer classes for beginners to advanced. Classes are currently being held in-person as well as some VIRTUALLY which requires a web browser and an internet connection. There is no additional software to download. Google Chrome is the recommended browser. A valid email address is required for registration. Registrants will receive an email with a link to join the class at least an hour before the start time. Registration opens 30 days before the start of the class and closes prior to the start of the class. To see a full class list, descriptions, and to register, please visit
https://www.cuyahogalibrary.org/Events/Computer-Classes/2021-Virtual-and-In-Person-classes.aspx
Wednesday, May 17th / 10:00 a.m. - Noon. Photoshop 2: Photo Retouching

Wednesday Evening Book Discussion. Wednesday, May 17th / 7:00 p.m.
Our Wednesday Evening Book Discussion meets at 7p.m. on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. We welcome all adults interested in reading and discussing great books! Our next discussion title will be Whisper Network: a Novel by Chandler Baker. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk of the Strongsville Branch Library

Grooving with Pete the Cat. Ages 3 – 8. Wednesday, May 17th / 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Children and their families are invited to an evening of fun stories, music and crafts inspired by Eric Litwin’s Pete the Cat. Get your groove on with Pete! It’s all good!

Monday Afternoon Book Discussion. Monday, May 22nd / 2:30 p.m.
The Monday Afternoon Book Discussion meets at 2:30 p.m. in the Library on the 4th Monday of each month. No registration is required. New members always welcome. We welcome all adults interested in reading and discussing great books! Our next discussion title will be Dimestore: A Writer's Life by Lee Smith. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk.

Southwest Health Talk: Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Diabetes. Tuesday, May 23rd / 10:00 a.m.
Monica L. Kravetz MSN-Ed, RN, Diabetes Nurse Educator from Southwest General Health Center, will share simple tips to help you prevent Diabetes and take control of your health.

Down by the Old Mill Stream Run. Tuesday, May 23rd / 7:00 p.m.
Cleveland Metroparks Historian, Judy MacKeigan, will share this presentation on the history of the Mill Stream Run Reservation. Among the many features of Mill Stream Run Reservation are the first refrigerated toboggan chutes in the United States, old quarry lands turned into lakes, and Camp Cheerful, where people of all abilities can experience the joy of summer camp. Learn about this reservation and its long and interesting history. Program presented by the Strongsville Historical Society in partnership with the Strongsville Branch Library.

Calling All Pokemon Trainers! All Ages. Wednesday, May 31st / 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Bring your family, bring your friends, and explore more than 15 PokeStops and Gyms between the library and the Strongsville Rec Center. Drop a few lures, join in a raid, and catch ‘em all.

If you have questions please feel free to reach out!

Important Phone Numbers to Note:

• Attendance Line 440- 572-7003 choose Option 1 for Elementary Schools and then Option 2 for Kinsner
• Mr. Steve Diedrick, Principal 440-572-7120
• Mr. Sam Lawrence, Assistant Principal 440-572-7120
• Ms. Meghan Medlock, Guidance 440-268-5445
• Mrs. Mary Marconi, Secretary 440-268-5400
• Kinsner Clinic 440-268-5916
• Transportation 440-572-7060

Email: sdiedrick@scsmustangs.org
Website: https://kinsner.strongnet.org/
Location: 19091 Waterford Parkway, Strongsville, OH, USA
Phone: (440)-572-7120
Twitter: @MrDiedrick