The Chapman Chatter

Chapman families,

This Week:

• Staff Appreciation Week - May 4th-May 8th
• 3rd Grade Field Trip - May 7th
• 5th Grade Math Ohio State Test - May 4th and 6th

Next Week:

• Kindergarten Zoo Field Trip - May 12th
• 5th Grade Visit to SMS - May 13th
• Chapman 5th Grade Band & Orchestra Concerts - May 15th
• Chapman PTA Family Block Party - May 15th
• 5th Grade Graduation Yard Signs - Please complete Google Form

New Information

• May Important Dates
• No School - May 25th
• Last Day of School Early Release Times
• Field Day Information
• End of Year Party Student Dismissal Sign Out
• Last Day of School Breakfast & Pizza Lunch Info
• Strongsville Early Learning Preschool Peer Models Needed - Apply today!
• Strongsville City Schools is Moving from Remind to Parentsquare
• Summer Band & Orchestra Opportunities

Repeated Reminders

• Staff Appreciation Week Donation Sign Up (Donations still needed!)
• 5th Grade Recognition Volunteer Sign Up (Volunteers still needed!)
• All library books due back by May 15th
• End of Year Medication Pick Up Reminder
• School Supply Kits for 26/26 - Ordering now open!
• SCS Foundation for the Future Facilities Plan
• Spring Ohio State Test Dates for grades 3-5
• 26/27 Requests/Placement Process
• 26/27 Student Withdrawals
• SMS Dates - Incoming 6th Graders
• Rising 6th Graders - 6th Grade Camp Dates
• Fliers

With warm appreciation,

Mrs. Harrell

We’re so grateful for our amazing Chapman staff, and all the our into helping our students bloom. We appreciate everything you do to help our school community grow and blossom. Happy Staff Appreciation Week!

Main Line: (440) 572-7140

Attendance Line: (440) 572-7140 *choose #2*

Bus Transportation: (440) 572-7060

Clinic: (440) 268-5677

The Chapman PTA is excited to celebrate our incredible teachers and staff with a special Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week! This year’s theme is all about growth and gratitude—because thanks to them, our children continue to grow and bloom every single day.

Here’s what we have planned:
🍽️ Monday: Appreciation Luncheon
🌼 Tuesday: Thanks a Bunch
☕ Wednesday: Bloom, Brew & Refresh
🌷 Thursday: Build-a-Bloom Bar
🍦 Friday: Freshly Picked Frozen Treats

We are so grateful for everything our teachers and staff do to support, guide, and inspire our kids. They truly make a difference every single day! To help make this week extra special, we’re asking for a BIG helping hand from our amazing Chapman families. Together, let’s create a beautiful week that shows just how appreciated our staff truly is!

Thank you for your continued support and generosity!

With gratitude,
Chapman PTA

🎓✨ Help Us Celebrate Our 5th Graders! ✨🎓

We’re getting ready to send our amazing 5th graders off to middle school, and we’d love your help making their last day truly special! 💚

We are looking for volunteers to support 5th Grade Recognition and last day activities to help everything run smoothly on this exciting and memorable day.

👉 We’re especially looking for Kindergarten–4th grade parents to lend a hand on the day of the event so our 5th grade families can fully enjoy this special milestone moment.

👉 Please take a moment to review the available sign-up slots and volunteer where you’re able.

Your time and support mean so much to us, we truly couldn’t do this without you! Thank you for helping us create a meaningful send-off for our 5th grade students! 🎉

🎓Fifth Grade Graduation Yard Signs🎓

Yard signs for our fifth grade graduates are in and will be delivered on Thursday, May 21! We can’t wait to help celebrate this special milestone and see them displayed around town.

Please be sure to fill out this Google Form so we can coordinate delivery and make sure each sign gets to the right home.

Thank you for supporting our amazing fifth graders as they get ready for their next chapter!

Strongsville City Schools has launched a webpage to provide families and community members with clear, factual information about our District’s long-range elementary facilities plan - the Foundation for the Future Facilities Plan - which is under consideration for the May 5, 2026 ballot.

This webpage (scsmustangs.org/f4f) offers an overview of the planning process, background information, and now includes drafts of the layouts of the buildings that will potentially be constructed at the Albion, Chapman, and Surrarrer properties. Also, you can find a PDF of our most Frequently Asked Questions at the bottom of the page.

If you have a question that is not on the list, just share it with us at feedback@scsmustangs.org.

As we approach our spring testing window, we want to emphasize the importance of student attendance on testing days. Please make every effort to have your child at school on their scheduled testing days and avoid scheduling appointments during these times if possible. Thank you for your help!

Testing sessions begin promptly at 9:30 am on the dates listed below.

Field Day is coming up!

Students should come dressed in tennis shoes and comfortable athletic clothing so they’re ready to run, play, and have fun. Please also make sure your child brings a water bottle labeled with their name and comes prepared for the sun with a hat and sunscreen already applied.

We’re looking forward to a fun filled day!

On the last day of school, the cafeteria will serve breakfast as usual; however, school lunch will not be available for purchase. All students will be provided pizza for lunch, generously provided by our PTA.

If your child prefers not to have pizza, they are welcome to bring a packed lunch from home or bring additional food if they’d like.

Please send your child with a drink.

Strongsville City Schools is launching ParentSquare, a new districtwide communication platform that will replace Remind. ParentSquare will bring school, classroom, athletics, clubs, and other activity group communication together in one convenient place. Families will be able to receive updates by email, text, app notification, or web browser based on their personal preferences.

What families need to know:

• Remind will continue to be used through the end of the school year and will sunset at the end of May.

• Beginning Monday, June 1, ParentSquare will become the district’s communication platform.

• Families will receive activation information soon, including directions for downloading the app, signing in, and customizing notification preferences.

• Some athletic teams, clubs, and extracurricular groups may begin using ParentSquare earlier.

We are excited about this move as ParentSquare will provide families with a more consistent, streamlined, and accessible way to stay connected.

📦✏️ Get Ahead for the 2026–2027 School Year! ✏️📦

Skip the stress and order your school supply boxes NOW! Our teachers have partnered directly with 1st Day School Supplies to create customized lists for next year.

That means:
✅ Exactly what your child’s teacher requested
✅ No substitutions
✅ No second-guessing

It’s a simple, organized way to start the school year feeling confident and prepared! 🎒 Order today and check one more thing off your list early! 🙌

As we begin planning for next school year, we understand that some families may wish to share input regarding their child’s classroom placement, including specific learning needs, peer considerations, or requests for student separation.

All requests will be carefully reviewed and considered as part of our placement process. However, please note that we are not able to guarantee specific teacher requests or placements.

Creating balanced and supportive classrooms requires us to consider many important factors, including (but not limited to):

• Academic needs and abilities
• Social and emotional development
• Student personalities and peer dynamics
• Gifted services and special education supports
• Overall classroom composition

Our goal is always to create the best possible learning environment for every student. We appreciate your trust in our team and your understanding of this complex process.

To ensure a consistent and thoughtful process, we ask that families do not send placement requests directly to teachers/counselor. Instead, please direct all requests to Mrs. Harrell by completing the form below no later than June 4, 2026.

Yours in partnership,

Kaylee Harrell

Hello 5th Grade Parents,

Below is the QR code and link to the Sixth Grade Camp website where you can find out information about Camp Fitch and attending camp in the fall. Camp is open to all SCSD registered 6th graders as of Fall 2026.

Registration links for campers and chaperones are on the website. Registration ends on June 20, 2026!

If you have any questions, please email sixthgradecamp@gmail.com.

Thank you,

Sixth Grade Camp Planning Committee

Summer Orchestra 2026 registration is open! This is a great opportunity for students to:

• Play their instruments in the summer
• Make new friends before coming to SMS
• Have fun making music, playing games, and spirit days
• Learn from Mr. Hire, Mrs. Rogers, and High School student volunteers!
• Camp runs June 15-17 (18th virtual), and June 22-25
• Perform a final concert on Thursday, June 25th at SMS!

To register, students need to:

There is a really exciting opportunity for any incoming 6th, 7th and 8th grade student to take part in the 2026 edition of the Strongsville Summer Band. It is Monday through Thursday the week of July 13th and July 20th. The concert is on July 23rd at 2:30. Each day is 10am - 11:30am, where students will practice the music, work in small groups, and play some fun camp games. It is a lot of fun to meet other students who play instruments, work through brand new music and perform a concert right before getting back into the school year. There will be popsicles, pizza, and other food provided for them before the concert. All the information will be on the google classroom ( pbdw2dmy ). It is a super fun time and the kids always enjoy it. The theme for this summer band concert will be announced shortly!! If you have any questions please contact Mr. Tyson (btyson@scsmustangs.org). We hope to see you all part of this amazing experience!

Connecting for Kids (CFK) provides resources, support and community to families in Northeast Ohio who have concerns about their child. We serve all families, including those children with and without diagnoses. Click on the link below to learn more about the FREE programs for kids and families:

Learn more about our free programs:

Speaker Series
Workshops
Share & Support Groups
Music Therapy & More
Playgroups
Adapted Library Programs