Strong Vincent Middle School
Andrea Gloystein, Executive Principal | 8:40am-3:10pm | (814) 874-6500
Hi Parents! Please mark your calendars for our annual PARENT CONFERENCES. You don't need to make an appointment or have a scheduled time. All you have to do is SHOW UP and we'll be so happy to see you. If you attend, your child will receive a VIP WRISTBAND for our upcoming WINTER DANCE. This will get them access to our VIP LOUNGE and VIP ENTRANCE for the event.
🎉🎟️ WE HAVE WINNERS, COLONEL FAMILIES! 🎟️🎉
Hello Colonel Families! ❤️🖤
🥳 The moment you've been waiting for is HERE! Our Attendance Excellence Parent Celebration winning raffle numbers have been drawn!
🏆 ATTENDANCE EXCELLENCE PARENT CELEBRATION WINNERS! 🏆
🎟️ Here Are Our 15 Lucky Winning Numbers!
🎉 🎉 🎉
784070-17 784070-28 784070-43
784070-19 784070-30 784070-44
784070-21 784070-35 784070-59
784070-23 784070-39 784070-60
784070-24 784070-41 784070-66
🎟️ Do You Have a WINNING Ticket?
If your ticket is a WINNER, simply email me at kbyrd@eriesd.org with:
📸 A photo of your winning raffle ticket
❤️ Your student's name
🍽️ Your restaurant of choice
🎁 I will then email you an electronic restaurant gift card (e-gift card) valued at $43.00 per family so you can enjoy your special dinner out!
📸❤️ Just One Small Favor!
Please send me a picture or two of you enjoying your special dinner out! I would absolutely LOVE to see our SV families making wonderful memories and enjoying this well-deserved treat!
🌟🎟️ DIDN'T WIN THIS TIME? NO WORRIES! ❤️🖤
There's always another chance! Encourage your student to make PERFECT ATTENDANCE their goal for Quarter 2! Every school day counts, and another exciting opportunity to WIN is just around the corner! 🏆🎉
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 15 WINNERS! Thank you, Colonel Families, for all you do to support your students!
#communityschoolsinaction
Introducing Our NEW Attendance Excellence Parent Celebration! 🏆🎟️🍽️
Hello SV Families!
We are SO EXCITED to announce a fun new way to celebrate not only our amazing students but also the wonderful parents and guardians who help them succeed! ❤️🖤
This school year, we’re celebrating PERFECT ATTENDANCE every quarter with a special treat just for YOU!
🍽️ What's the Prize?
15 lucky students will each win a special dinner out for TWO parents/guardians at a local restaurant of YOUR CHOICE, valued at $43 per winner! That's right — dinner is on us! 🎉
🏆 Who Qualifies for Perfect Attendance?
To qualify, students must have:
✅ ZERO absences — excused or unexcused
✅ ZERO tardies — arrive at school on time every day
✅ ZERO early dismissals — remain in school for the entire school day
🎟️ How Does It Work?
Every student who achieves perfect attendance for the quarter will receive ONE raffle ticket.
Students will bring home their raffle tickets TODAY! Be sure to ask your child for their ticket and keep it in a safe place!
15 winning tickets will be randomly drawn.
Winning ticket numbers will be announced on ParentSquare, Facebook, and our official District website.
If your ticket is a WINNER, simply email me at kbyrd@eriesd.org with a photo of your winning raffle ticket, your student's name, and your restaurant of choice!
🍽️ I will then email you an electronic restaurant gift card (e-gift card) so you can enjoy your special dinner out!
📸❤️ Just One Small Favor!
I ask just one small favor — please send me a picture or two of you having a wonderful time enjoying your special dinner out! I would absolutely LOVE to see our SV families making happy memories and enjoying this well-deserved treat!
📣 WHEN DOES THE FUN BEGIN?
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH! 🎊🎊
We know that getting your child to school every day takes dedication, commitment, and teamwork. This is our special way of saying THANK YOU for making attendance a priority!
❤️🖤 At Strong Vincent, when our students succeed, our families deserve to be celebrated, too! ❤️🖤
Good luck, SV Families! Let the celebration begin! 🎉
Ms. Byrd
Community School Director
#communityschoolsinaction
Hello SV Families!
We are SO EXCITED to announce a fun new way to celebrate not only our amazing students but also the wonderful parents and guardians who help them succeed! ❤️🖤
This school year, we’re celebrating PERFECT ATTENDANCE every quarter with a special treat just for YOU!
🍽️ What's the Prize?
15 lucky students will each win a special dinner out for TWO parents/guardians at a local restaurant of YOUR CHOICE, valued at $43 per winner! That's right — dinner is on us! 🎉
🏆 Who Qualifies for Perfect Attendance?
To qualify, students must have:
✅ ZERO absences — excused or unexcused
✅ ZERO tardies — arrive at school on time every day
✅ ZERO early dismissals — remain in school for the entire school day
🎟️ How Does It Work?
Every student who achieves perfect attendance for the quarter will receive ONE raffle ticket.
Students will bring home their raffle tickets TODAY! Be sure to ask your child for their ticket and keep it in a safe place!
15 winning tickets will be randomly drawn.
Winning ticket numbers will be announced on ParentSquare, Facebook, and our official District website.
If your ticket is a WINNER, simply email me at kbyrd@eriesd.org with a photo of your winning raffle ticket, your student's name, and your restaurant of choice!
🍽️ I will then email you an electronic restaurant gift card (e-gift card) so you can enjoy your special dinner out!
📸❤️ Just One Small Favor!
I ask just one small favor — please send me a picture or two of you having a wonderful time enjoying your special dinner out! I would absolutely LOVE to see our SV families making happy memories and enjoying this well-deserved treat!
📣 WHEN DOES THE FUN BEGIN?
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH! 🎊🎊
We know that getting your child to school every day takes dedication, commitment, and teamwork. This is our special way of saying THANK YOU for making attendance a priority!
❤️🖤 At Strong Vincent, when our students succeed, our families deserve to be celebrated, too! ❤️🖤
Good luck, SV Families! Let the celebration begin! 🎉
Ms. Byrd
Community School Director
#communityschoolsinaction
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Hello Colonel Families! 🍂🧡
November is here, and we have a month full of fun, celebrations, and exciting activities at Strong Vincent! 🎉
From Fall Fest and Perfect Attendance Bingo to our Student Council Movie Day, Gannon University adventures, and Thanksgiving break, there’s plenty happening this month!
📅 Check out our November Family Calendar for all the important dates and events!
Wishing our Colonel families a wonderful November filled with fun, gratitude, and special memories! 🦃🍁
Responsible • Ready • Respectful
#CommunitySchoolsInAction ❤️
Best,
Katrina
November is here, and we have a month full of fun, celebrations, and exciting activities at Strong Vincent! 🎉
From Fall Fest and Perfect Attendance Bingo to our Student Council Movie Day, Gannon University adventures, and Thanksgiving break, there’s plenty happening this month!
📅 Check out our November Family Calendar for all the important dates and events!
Wishing our Colonel families a wonderful November filled with fun, gratitude, and special memories! 🦃🍁
Responsible • Ready • Respectful
#CommunitySchoolsInAction ❤️
Best,
Katrina
Hello 8th Grade Colonel Families!
We are excited that our entire 8th grade has been invited to attend Gannon University's Education Day on Friday, November 13th! Students will enjoy a fun and exciting day of college basketball, educational activities, and school spirit!
Permission forms were sent home last Thursday. Although the forms indicate a November 6th due date, the deadline has been moved up to Friday, October 30th.
All students must have a signed parent permission form to participate in this field trip.
Thank you for your cooperation! We are looking forward to a wonderful experience for our 8th grade Colonels! ❤️🏀
Best,
Katrina
We are excited that our entire 8th grade has been invited to attend Gannon University's Education Day on Friday, November 13th! Students will enjoy a fun and exciting day of college basketball, educational activities, and school spirit!
Permission forms were sent home last Thursday. Although the forms indicate a November 6th due date, the deadline has been moved up to Friday, October 30th.
All students must have a signed parent permission form to participate in this field trip.
Thank you for your cooperation! We are looking forward to a wonderful experience for our 8th grade Colonels! ❤️🏀
Best,
Katrina
Our future engineers, architects, and community planners put their creative minds to work, sharing exciting ideas about how to make their neighborhoods better places to live, learn, and play! 🏡💡
It was a fun, interactive experience where student voices were heard, creativity was encouraged, and BIG dreams took center stage!
🎁🎉 And the surprises didn't stop there! As a special thank-you for their participation, each student received a $20 video game gift card from Our West Bayfront! Strong Vincent added to the excitement by gifting students their choice of a mini portable Bluetooth speaker with LED lights or a 2026 New Cordless 16-Color Northern Lights Projector with remote control, along with healthy snacks and glow sticks! Talk about a fun way to celebrate our young visionaries! 🎶🌌✨
👏 A huge THANK YOU to Our West Bayfront for empowering our young leaders, encouraging their creativity, and reminding them that their voices and ideas matter!
The future is bright, and our Colonels are ready to build it! 🏗️🌟
#CommunitySchoolsInAction
Your Voice Matters!
Every family brings a unique perspective on what school life is really like. The School Climate Survey is your chance to share how welcome, supported, and connected you feel as a partner in your child’s education. The survey is completely anonymous, so please share openly and honestly.
Your feedback directly shapes our work to strengthen school-family partnerships and advance Priority 3 of our District Strategic Plan: Well-Being & Safety, with a focus on well-being, safety, belonging, and learning.
Together, we can build school communities where every student and family feels welcomed, valued, and supported. Thank you for helping us grow!
Please complete the Families School Climate Survey through ParentSquare by Friday, October 23.
#buildingexcellencetogether2
Every family brings a unique perspective on what school life is really like. The School Climate Survey is your chance to share how welcome, supported, and connected you feel as a partner in your child’s education. The survey is completely anonymous, so please share openly and honestly.
Your feedback directly shapes our work to strengthen school-family partnerships and advance Priority 3 of our District Strategic Plan: Well-Being & Safety, with a focus on well-being, safety, belonging, and learning.
Together, we can build school communities where every student and family feels welcomed, valued, and supported. Thank you for helping us grow!
Please complete the Families School Climate Survey through ParentSquare by Friday, October 23.
#buildingexcellencetogether2
Well, the second breakfast celebrating awesome September attendance is in the books! How fantastic we needed to schedule TWO WHOLE MORNINGS to recognize the 400+ students who are rocking attendance? We love our kids! #middleschoolmatters #Colonelsforever
Who's ROCKING ATTENDANCE the first quarter? THE COLONELS! We had our first of two hot breakfasts this morning for the 200+ students who had OUTSTANDING attendance during the month of September. Coming up Tuesday....the NEXT TWO HUNDRED amazing middle schoolers. We're so proud of our kids! Thanks, SV!
Join Erie's Public Schools for a fun-filled community celebration of connection, fun, and empowerment of the young girls in our district on Sunday, October 11, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Biletnikoff Field!🎉
This event is part of our district’s Building Excellence Together Weekend, held in partnership with the Jefferson Educational Society's Global Summit XVIII. While our students are busy with service projects on Saturday and a select group attends a conversation with Michelle Obama on Monday, Sunday is all about bringing our families together!
Event Details:
Date: Sunday, October 11
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Empowerment Walk begins at 3:15 PM)
Location: Biletnikoff Field (finishing at the EPS Admin Building, 1910 Sassafras St., via an accessible route)
Admission & Activities: 100% Free for all EPS families!
What’s in Store:
- Fun family photo booth & bounce house
- Balloon headbands and wristlets provided by The Brown Clowns
- Music, refreshments, and community resource tables
- Inspiring remarks from local female leaders
An Empowerment Walk celebrating girl power, health, and wellness at 3:15 PM
Bring the whole family out to show support for our girls and the bright future we are building together. We can't wait to see you there! 💜
Hello Colonel Families! ❤️🖤
October is here, and we’re challenging our Colonels to SHOW UP, STAY ON TRACK & EARN SOME FUN! 🙌🏽🎉
From October 1st–30th, students can earn the opportunity to participate in our Attendance BINGO on Wednesday, November 4th! 🎯
To qualify, students must have:
🍎 1 or fewer EXCUSED absences
✅ NO UNEXCUSED absences
⏰ NO UNEXCUSED tardies
📚 NO CLASS CUTS
🎉 AND THERE’S SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR OUR AWESOME PARENTS, TOO!
If your child meets the requirements to earn Attendance BINGO, their name will also be entered into a raffle! 🎟️
15 students will be randomly selected, and two adults per selected student will be invited to attend our newly created Academic/Attendance Excellence Parent Dinner Celebration! 🍽️🏆❤️🖤
This special evening is our way of saying THANK YOU to our AWESOME parents and guardians for supporting their student’s attendance and academic success! 🌟
Our Academic/Attendance Excellence Parent Dinner Celebration will take place every quarter, in the evening at a local restaurant.
❤️ Please note: This is an ADULT-ONLY celebration. Each selected student may have two adults attend the dinner in their honor.
Colonel Families—we appreciate YOU!
Let’s make October an AWESOME attendance month! 🎃📚🙌🏽
Regards,
Katrina
#BuildingExcellenceTogether2.0
#CommunitySchoolsInAction
Strong Vincent Middle School Families,
We recently shared that the district is working to strengthen collaboration among schools, families, and community partners to better support student success. As part of this effort, we are reviewing how extended day programs are planned, coordinated, and supported across the district.
As this review moves forward, some programs funded or coordinated through United Way of Erie County will be paused, while district-coordinated programming will continue.
The following programs will continue at Strong Vincent:
• Student Council
• Newspaper
• Bell Choir
• Model UN
• Garden Club
• Band Club
Information about any additional extended day programs will be shared as they become available.
If you have questions, please reach out to me at agloystein@eriesd.org.
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and flexibility as EPS works to build stronger systems and partnerships that will better support students, families, schools, and community organizations in the future.
Sincerely,
Andrea Gloystein
Executive Principal
We recently shared that the district is working to strengthen collaboration among schools, families, and community partners to better support student success. As part of this effort, we are reviewing how extended day programs are planned, coordinated, and supported across the district.
As this review moves forward, some programs funded or coordinated through United Way of Erie County will be paused, while district-coordinated programming will continue.
The following programs will continue at Strong Vincent:
• Student Council
• Newspaper
• Bell Choir
• Model UN
• Garden Club
• Band Club
Information about any additional extended day programs will be shared as they become available.
If you have questions, please reach out to me at agloystein@eriesd.org.
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and flexibility as EPS works to build stronger systems and partnerships that will better support students, families, schools, and community organizations in the future.
Sincerely,
Andrea Gloystein
Executive Principal
Want to see what the Colonels were up to today? Check these out! #middleschoolmatters
We're gearing up for our OCTOBER ATTENDANCE INCENTIVE!
Will you be able to join us for BINGO?
-One or less excused absence
-No unexcused absences
-No unexcused tardies
-No class cuts
Hey, Colonel Families! 🎉 Our October Colonel Family Calendar is here and packed with important dates, school events, and family fun!
👀 Check out the Colonel Family Calendar, save the dates, and join us for the fun!
❤️🖤 Building Excellence Together — #BET2.0
🏫✨ #CommunitySchoolsInAction
👀 Check out the Colonel Family Calendar, save the dates, and join us for the fun!
❤️🖤 Building Excellence Together — #BET2.0
🏫✨ #CommunitySchoolsInAction
Proud SV moment coming your way! While our seventh graders toured Erie High's Career and Tech Program yesterday, we ran into a TON of our FORMER COLONELS who are ROCKING HIGH SCHOOL. Thanks to the Erie High faculty administration for giving us such a warm welcome. #futureroyals #onceacolonelalwaysacolonel
Hello Colonel Families! ❤️🖤
Get ready for a fun night with the family! 🎉 Join us for Colonel Family Movie Night on Friday, October 9th!
🎉 THIS IS A FREE FAMILY EVENT! 🎉
⭐ Featuring: Toy Story 5
🍕 FREE Dinner – 5:30 PM
🎬 Movie Starts – 6:00 PM
🍿 Snacks sold at the concession stand
Bring your chair or favorite blanket, get comfy, and enjoy the movie with your Colonel Family! 😊
🎟️ Once you sign up, wristbands and food tickets will be sent home with your student on Monday, October 5th.
👇 See the link below to sign up!
https://forms.gle/CvtJ64z17cwH3YQq9
⚠️ Parent/Guardian Required: A parent/guardian must attend the event with their student.
We can’t wait to see you there! ❤️🖤🍿
Best,
Katrina
#BET2.0 #CommunitySchoolsInAction
Get ready for a fun night with the family! 🎉 Join us for Colonel Family Movie Night on Friday, October 9th!
🎉 THIS IS A FREE FAMILY EVENT! 🎉
⭐ Featuring: Toy Story 5
🍕 FREE Dinner – 5:30 PM
🎬 Movie Starts – 6:00 PM
🍿 Snacks sold at the concession stand
Bring your chair or favorite blanket, get comfy, and enjoy the movie with your Colonel Family! 😊
🎟️ Once you sign up, wristbands and food tickets will be sent home with your student on Monday, October 5th.
👇 See the link below to sign up!
https://forms.gle/CvtJ64z17cwH3YQq9
⚠️ Parent/Guardian Required: A parent/guardian must attend the event with their student.
We can’t wait to see you there! ❤️🖤🍿
Best,
Katrina
#BET2.0 #CommunitySchoolsInAction
How lucky we are to spend our days with such amazing people at SV! We love our SV fam!
A little construction won't stop the COLONELS! Here's to another great week at SV. Thanks to the amazing construction crew who is renovating our "6A" wing. We're getting closer and closer every single day!