The Muraski Tribune: Issue 7

I hope you had a wonderful week! The weather was absolutely spectacular and I hope it continues for the weekend! The fall season is rolling in, and it truly is one of the best times to be in Northeast Ohio.

Please take a look at all of the information shared below. There is information about extra-curriculars and sign-ups, an update about parent-teacher conferences, and other pertinent information from our fabulous PTA!

Take a look and stay in know at Muraski!

Have a great weekend!

Mike Griffen

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU UPDATE ALL OF YOUR FORMS IN POWERSCHOOL. WE ARE AT A POINT WHERE THESE MUST BE ON FILE FOR YOUR CHILD TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES AT OUR SCHOOL

The Muraski Spirit Squad, with the incredible support of Mrs. Moon and members of the PTA, showed up and showed out again, with, in my opinion, the BEST FLOAT in the HOMECOMING PARADE! Students worked so hard on their Lilo & Stitch, Hawaiian themed float for the parade. Many students participated, passed out candy, and enjoyed seeing so many Muraski families for an awesome tradition in the Strongsville community!

If you are in 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade, the skating unit is fast approaching. Please make sure you fill out and return the PERMISSION SLIP that has been sent home with your child. They will not be able to skate if they do not have the slip on file.

Over the past few weeks, we have had a few instances in which the two spots designated for Handicapped parking are taken by vehicles that aren't displaying a handicapped placard or license plate. In some instances this has been individuals who are dropping things off or quickly picking up their students. PLEASE, ONLY USE THESE SPACES IF YOU HAVE HANDICAP PARKING. We need to keep these spaces available for students and families that require additional space and support because of wheelchair access and/or other needs.

Dear parents,

School pictures are ready!

To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's student ID number.

All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card.

More about the Smilesafe program here.

Thank you!

Below, you will find information related to everything you need to know about Food Services, Breakfast & Lunch at Muraski and links that you will need to access.

Breakfast Prices: $2.00

Lunch Prices: $3.00

IMPORTANT: If you are a family that could utilize assistance for free or reduced lunch, please see that link below and fill out the necessary forms.

Policy for Free & Reduced Lunch

Free & Reduced Lunch Application Instructions

Free & Reduced Lunch Application

Pay Schools Parent Guide

Pay Schools Link

Shared Food Guidelines

Fax Line

Attendance Line

Bus Transportation

Counseling Office

Clinic

CCPL Program Guide

The Cuyahoga County Public Library program guide is now digital! Want to find out about all the amazing library programs and resources happening around the system? You can view our Program information by going to cuyahogalibrary.org and click on Research & Discover to use the Press Reader resource here:

https://cuyahogalibrary.org/research-discover/resources-a-z/pressreader

English as a Second Language Classes by Aspire Greater Cleveland.

If you need to learn English or improve your language skills, we can help. Aspire Greater Cleveland offers FREE beginner, intermediate and advanced-level English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes. Strongsville Branch will be hosting morning classes on Thursdays and Fridays. Please call 833.ASPIRE2 (1.833.277.4732) to register or visit https://cuyahogalibrary.org/services/adult-education/aspire-greater-cleveland for more information.

Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services
Schedule an individual career coaching session at the Strongsville Branch with one of our Career Services Coaches. Career Services Coaches are available by appointment on Tuesdays to help you discover your occupational interests, create an effective job search strategy, and prepare for job interviews. They can also provide tips that will help you develop top-notch resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles. Career Coaching is available by appointment ONLY! To schedule a FREE appointment at our branch, please call Cuyahoga Works Job & Career Services at (216) 475-2225 or email the team at Careers@cuyahogalibrary.org

Storytimes:
IN-PERSON Storytimes.
Storytimes are for Birth to Age 5 not yet in Kindergarten. No registration needed!
Baby & Me (Birth to 18 months with a Caregiver) - Mondays / 10:00 - 10:20 a.m. OR Thursdays / 10:00 - 10:20 a.m.
Preschool (Ages 3 - 5 not yet in Kindergarten with a Caregiver) - Mondays / 11:30 a.m. - Noon OR Tuesdays / 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. OR 11:30 a.m. - Noon

Toddler (Ages 19 - 35 months with a Caregiver) - Wednesdays / 10:00 - 10:25 a.m. OR 11:30 - 11:55 a.m.
Family - Thursdays / 7:00 p.m.

Blood Drives. Wednesday, October 1st / 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. AND Friday, October 17th / 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).

Kindergarten Countdown: Sorting and Patterns. For Children entering Kindergarten next Fall & a Caregiver. Friday, October 3rd / 11:00 a.m. - Noon.

Join us as we help your child build kindergarten readiness skills in a program aligned to Ohio’s Early Childhood Standards. This session, we will focus on sorting and patterns.

Digital Navigator at Strongsville Branch. Monday, October 6th AND Tuesday, October 7th from 12:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.

Teen Knit & Crochet Club. Grades 6 - 12. Monday, October 6th / 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Do you like to craft? Do you know how to knit, crochet, or hand sew? Join us in the TEEN SPACE and bring your own project to hang out with other teens who also love to make things! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

Technology Training Class:
Google Sheets. Monday, October 6th / 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Learn how to enter, modify and organize data using Google’s free web-based spreadsheet application. (Please note, a Google account is needed to participate in the class).

Internet Basics. Wednesday, October 22nd / 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Learn how to use web browsers and search engines to navigate the internet. Also learn how to stay secure while being online. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or experience using a mouse.

Southwest Health Talk: HIPPA Privacy & Practice. Tuesday, October 7th / 1:00 p.m.

Yvonne Wolters, Chief Compliance Officer for Southwest General Health Center, will review the reality of how your health information is shared, such as through a health information exchange, and help you understand your rights to better control the actual use and disclosure of your private health information.

Young at Heart. Tuesday, October 7th / 7:00 p.m.

A book club for adults who love Children's and Teen books. The title for our next discussion is The Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury. Please call the branch to register.

Yoga Nidra with Sound Bath. Tuesday, October 14th / 11:00 a.m.
An hour of deep relaxation. No yoga experience is necessary. You will lie on the floor and need a yoga mat or large towel; a blanket is suggested to stay warm.

Wednesday Evening Book Discussion. Wednesday, October 15th / 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 Three Days in June by Anne Tyler. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk of the Strongsville Branch Library.

Toddler Sensory & Art Play. Ages 1 - 3 with a Caregiver. Friday, October 17th / 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Engage your little one's senses, develop skills, and build brain connections through open-ended art using a variety of tactile materials.

Family Chess Program. Saturday, October 18th / 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Join National Chess Expert, Damon Rucker, to learn about the ins and outs of chess, chess strategy, and tactics! Please register the family as a group not individual family members.

Audio & Video Studio Orientation. Ages 11 & up. Monday, October 20th / 7:00 p.m.
IN PERSON Or

Saturday, October 25th / 10 a.m. VIRTUAL

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 session.

Southwest Health Talk: Is Lymphedema Just Swelling? Tuesday, October 21st / 10:00 a.m.
Lymphedema is a chronic condition that affects millions worldwide, but it’s often misunderstood. Join Joni Paris MSN, Wound Program Coordinator at Southwest General Health Center as she helps us better understand this condition. She will discuss the causes, symptoms, prevention strategies, and the latest treatment and management options available. This session is for anyone living with lymphedema, caregivers, or those simply looking to learn more.

Teen Craft Night: Meet the Heat Press. Grades 6 - 12. Tuesday, October 21st / 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Come in and make a fun project with our heat press. Learn how it works and have a chance to try it out! In order to participate in youth programs that could be considered harmful,
Cuyahoga County Public Library requires parents to complete a Release & Hold Harmless
Form.

What's "Cooking" After School. Grades 1 - 4. Wednesday, October 22nd / 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

This month’s culinary creation will be- Haunted Gingerbread House. Registration required. Spaces are limited. This program may include activities that could be considered harmful. In order for your child to participate you must sign the Release and Hold Harmless form.

Spooky Little Strollers. Ages 2 & under with Family. Friday, October 24th / 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Join us for a not-so-spooky gathering with stories, songs, and a simple craft. There will also be a stroller parade through the branch. Costumes are encouraged!

National Chemistry Week Program. Grades 2- 6. Saturday, October 25th / 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Come join us for fun, hands on activities that let you get close to the action! Be prepared to get in and get messy. Led by volunteers from the American Chemical Society. Registration required. This program may include activities that could be considered harmful. In order for your child to participate you must sign the Release and Hold Harmless form.

Monday Afternoon Book Discussion. Monday, October 27th / 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 are always welcome. We welcome all adults interested in reading and discussing great books! Our next discussion title will be West with Giraffes by Linda Rutledge Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk.

Heroes & Spies with Julie Koenig. Wednesday, October 29th / 7:00 p.m.
British enthusiast and expert, Julie Koenig, will return to share more history in a special presentation on heroes and spies. We will talk about Churchill’s favorite spy, Christine Granville’s intelligence gathering and aiding the rescue of 3 soldiers from the Gestapo. Learn about the unassuming opera loving Cook sisters who helped the Jewish community from persecution in the 1930’s. We will also discuss the contribution to the war efforts as part of the resistance movement in WWII known as the SOE (Special Operations Executive: a British organization formed to conduct espionage, sabotage and reconnaissance in occupied Europe.)

School Age Craft: Printmaking. Ages 9 - 11. Thursday, October 30th / 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Create your own printmaking masterpiece to hang in your room or locker by using a plate to transfer your design on to paper.