The Kinsner Weekly
10/13/23
No School Today
Scholastic Book Fair Follow-Up
Kinsner’s 2023 Scholastic Book Fair was The Most Successful to Date!! PTA Earnings = $2,773.80. We also had $2,074.85 worth of books donated to Kinsner by the PTA!!! The Book Fair Committee & Day of PTA Volunteers efforts totaled 503 volunteer hours to run this year’s Book Fair. BIG Thanks to ALL who participated in any way!
Kinsner Parents' Club
Flyers!
Spiritwear final days flyer (with extended deadline)
https://kinsner2023.itemorder.com/shop/home/
The Fundraiser is Coming!! ‘Let’s Remember Our ‘Why’! Handout
** The ‘Snack Captains’ Donation Page/Link for All School Party Snacks :-)
(See attached & include link)
Halloween Party & Parade
Friday, October 27th
We'll have a Halloween Party and Parade on Friday, October 27th. All families are welcome to join the outdoor parade, which will start around 2:00 PM. Please see the PDF guidance below for details on the parade. Afterwards, PTA party volunteers will be permitted building entry to assist with parties.
Costume Guidance: Students may bring their costume (or part of it) to school if they wish. They will have only a few minutes to dress at the start of the party. The costume needs to be something that your child can quickly slip on over his/her clothes. (Students will not be going to the restroom to change). No masks, hair color, face paint, makeup, or weapons are allowed at school.
Donatao's Pizza Night
Tuesday, October 17th
Donatos Night for Kinsner!
Join us for a "Dough-Nations" fundraiser night by placing a PICK UP or DELIVERY order from Donatos Pizza in Strongsville (14694 Pearl Rd.) on Tuesday, October 17th from 4-8pm. 20% of sales will be donated back to Kinsner Elementary! Order online at donatos.com or call 440.638.5919. Be sure to mention Kinsner Elementary/Code 536 when you place your order. This is a district wide fundraiser not affiliated with Kinsner Parents' Club.
Socktober
October 9th - October 27th
For the month of October, Student Council will be organizing "Socktober" for the whole school to participate in. Our goal is to collect enough socks to fill the display case! Socks can be dropped off in a box in the atrium (right as students walk into the school). If we're able to fill the whole display case, Mr. Marconi and Mr. Lawrence will have to stay off their feet and get from place to place by riding a tricycle. At the end of the month, we will donate all the socks to a homeless shelter in Cleveland.
All Pro Dads
Greet and Treat
Monday, October 23rd 5:30 PM at SHS
The Strongsville City Schools annual “Greet & Treat” event will be held at Strongsville High School’s Pat Catan Stadium on Monday, October 23 from 5:30pm - 7:00pm. Dress up in your best Halloween costume and collect candy and treats in an outdoor, family-friendly atmosphere. We will also be accepting donations of non-perishable items, especially peanut butter and jelly, pasta, and pasta sauces, for the Strongsville Food Bank and other local food pantries that evening. We hope to see lots of families at this year’s “Greet & Treat” on October 23!
Crooked River Family Event
Roller Skating at Kinsner!
Third Grade State Testing
Week of October 16th
Third graders will take the Ohio State Test (OST) on the week of October 16th. Specific testing days and information will be shared by your homeroom teacher soon.
At this time, all TGRG requirements are still in place as well as RIMP requirements. Promotion score of the grade 3 Ohio’s State Test in English Language Arts is at 690 for the 2023-2024 school year; reading subscore alternative promotion score for the grade 3 English language arts test is at 48 for the 2023-2024 school year.
While the retention component can be overridden this year by the parent and school, we still need to encourage students to do their best, as RIMPs are written for any student who does not achieve a 700 on the test. This equates to mandated targeted interventions for three days per week, at least 50 hours over 36 weeks. Any intervention or remediation services required by the Third Grade Reading Guarantee must include intensive, explicit and systematic instruction.
Chromebooks
Using your Chromebook as a charger for your phone can result in severe consequences
1. Potential Damage: Charging your phone through your Chromebook can cause damage to both devices, leading to costly repairs or replacements.
2. Warranty Void: This action voids the manufacturer's warranty for your Chromebook, leaving you without its protection against unforeseen issues.
3. Optional District Insurance Void: It also voids the district insurance coverage for your Chromebook, which means you'll be responsible for any future damages or losses.
This cautionary notice comes in response to an increase in the number of student devices being turned in due to these issues. We want to ensure the longevity and functionality of your Chromebooks and, by extension, your learning experience.