7th Grade News, April 28

We are coming upon the last month of the year. My how fast the time has passed. Testing season is upon us. ELA is complete. On May 5th and 6th, we will be taking the Math state tests. Please have your students ready and in school on time those days. Testing begins first period.

Quick Announcements

• Yearbook deadlines have been extended. When we sell out, there will be no more available. Don't forget to buy yours today. There is information below.
• Our boys' restrooms have been a problem with students "slap boxing" one another and destroying our faucets. Can you please speak to your students and let them know if they see something to say something?
• Several squirt guns—some altered with permanent marker and all used to spray other students—have been confiscated at school. Please remember that no type of toy weapon, including squirt guns, is permitted on school grounds. This policy is in place to ensure a safe and respectful learning environment for all students. We kindly ask that you remind your student to leave squirt guns and similar items at home. Thank you for your support in keeping our school community safe and focused on learning.

• We kindly request that you refrain from using the staff parking lot during arrival and dismissal times for dropping off or picking up your students. Utilizing this area can impede access for buses and staff entering the parking lot, and it raises safety concerns for all students.

Thank you everyone. Have a wonderful week.

Here is the direct link to ordering the yearbook. Below there is also a QR code.

Strongsville Middle School - Last Chance to Order 24/25 Yearbook!

Polaris - Camp Discovery
Each summer, Camp Discovery gives students entering the 6th, 7th and 8th grades a chance to experience what Polaris is all about in a fun, hands-on environment. This year, classes will run June 9-12 from 9:00 to 2:30 p.m. at a cost of $150 per student, including all supplies AND lunch each day. Plus, every camper gets a FREE t-shirt! Popular classes fill up FAST so interested students are encouraged to enroll ASAP.

Find additional information and registration HERE.

Generative AI Summer 2025 Initiative by Stanford Mentors (non-SCS program)
Inspirit AI is a 25-hour summer program mentored by Ivy League graduates that introduces students in grades 6 to 12 to fundamental AI tools to create impactful projects such as AI-powered mental health assistants, intelligent disaster-monitoring systems, among others.You can find more information here.

The Cleveland Clinic's Center for Nursing Career Exploration is proud to present the Launchpad to Nursing Boot Camp!

Do you know a student interested in becoming a nurse?

The Launchpad to Nursing Boot Camp offers students an opportunity to explore nursing through informative, immersive learning experiences. The boot camp includes hands-on nursing simulation, interactive skills sessions, engaging group activities, and collaborative learning opportunities!

The next three boot camps are:

March 21 grades 6-8 @ Medina Hospital

June 12 grades 6-8 @ Euclid Hospital

June 24 grades 9-12 @ Main Campus

REQUIREMENTS

» Be in 6th grade (or a higher grade) by the start of the upcoming academic school year

» Be interested in a nursing career

Check out our boot camp offerings by visiting our website:

Launchpad to Nursing Boot Camp Website

At the beginning of this quarter, Strongsville Middle School has retired our PBIS PRIDE montra and have adopted STRONG. While the most of the elementary schools are still using PRIDE, we decided to join the high school with STRONG.

S - Safe

• Make the right choice.

• Use materials properly.

• Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.

• Be aware of your surroundings.

T - Trustworthy

• Do the right thing, especially when it’s hard.

• Act with integrity and be honest.

R - Respectful

• Listen more, judge less, and embrace what is different.

• Follow classroom expectations and procedures.

• Use positive and appropriate language.

• Use electronics as a resource when permitted and practice user etiquette

O - Own It

• Accept responsibility for your actions.

• Take initiative to ask for and accept help.

• Attend all classes on time and bring your materials.

N - Never Settle

• Support the success of others.

• Be resilient and practice a growth mindset.

G - Get Engaged

• Be present physically and mentally.

• Collaborate actively and appropriately.

Let’s all strive to embody these values everyday at SMS. Remember, it’s not just about what we do, but how we do it!

Mr. Telloni message

Each week, we will be featuring one student from each team that exemplifies positive behavior at SMS. We continue to support students focusing on the pillars of our Model Mustang.

INNOVATIVE

RESILIENT

COLLABORATIVE

GLOBAL

EMPOWERED

These students are well on their way to becoming Model Mustangs and are making a difference at SMS.

Globetrotter Homework Calendar

Seekers Homework Calendar

A couple points to remember:

Detentions

• Morning, before school
• Will be served at 7:00 am and students need to report at that time to the main office
• If a detention is not served, they will be give a Saturday detention
• Saturday detentions will be held at the high school for 2 hours

Progressive Discipline for minor behaviors

• Students can receive 3 detentions then they will be issued a Saturday Detention
• Then students can receive 3 Saturday Detentions then they will be issued In-School Suspension
• Then students can receive 3 In-School Suspensions before out of school suspensions will be issued

**This does not include major behaviors according to the hand book.

Please access our handbook HERE . It is also available on the website. Students and parents should review this together. Students will also review this with staff as well the first week of school.

Email: chowell@scsmustangs.org
Phone: 440-470-7077