Full steam ahead into the holidays...doors are being decorated, coats are being collected, holiday concerts are being prepared...
Despite special holiday activities, we are focusing on maintaining our emphasis on academics and the routines that support them. As always, we appreciate parental support regarding attendance and effort.
Am currently reading a book entitled Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, written by Angela Duckworth. The premise of this book, based on lots of research, is that the most powerful predictor of success in school, work and life is effort (rather than talent). Repeated practice turns talent into skills; repeated effort turns skills into success. We see the virtuoso performance and think "this person is a prodigy/genius", though what we have not seen are the hours and hours of dedicated practice that led to that great performance. This phenomenon holds true for athletics, the arts, school & career performance. Our job as family members, friends and educators is to help kids find their passion, and then learn the perseverance needed to develop their talent in this area over an extended period of time. (The book is not a difficult read, and could be an appropriate gift for someone in your life. More info.)
Here are some weekly reminders for all families of LBMS:
- Girls' home basketball games: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday (12/5, 6, 7): first game begins at 4:30.
- 8th grade music concert: On Wednesday, December 6, 8th grade Band, Choir and Orchestra perform at 7:00 PM at the Westlake High School Performing Arts Center.
- 7th grade music concert: On Wednesday, December 13, 7th grade Band, Choir and Orchestra perform at 7:00 PM at the Westlake High School Performing Arts Center.
- Washington, D.C. Trip: Any 8th grade student who is still planning on attending Washington, D.C. may still register with Nowak Tours by going to our website link. It is our hope that all willing 8th grade students join on the curricular trip to close out their time at LBMS. Payments can be made day or night, in full or in part, at the Nowak Tours website, even if you did not make a payment by the 10th. Please register your student ASAP if they plan to attend. Our website contains all of the information you need for all things DC!
- Academic Study Tables: Each Wednesday, each team may select two students who are in need of a little more time to complete assignments. It is not a punishment, but instead a time available to these selected students to catch up on missed work due to absences, illness, etc. These will take place on Wednesdays from 3:30pm-5:30pm. Please know that if you receive an email from your student's team, this is a very short list and hopefully he or she will take advantage of the time.
Mark Bregar
Interim Principal
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Get Ready for Coffee House!
Coffee house is an annual celebration and fundraiser held during the school day. This year's Coffee house is scheduled for Tuesday, December 19th. During this event, LBMS is transformed into a "Coffee house" with snacks and beverages available for purchase. We also offer karaoke, games and raffle prizes. In order to make Coffee House successful - we need your help! Between now and December 12th, we will be collecting items for the raffle prizes. Examples include gift cards, sports items, games, make up, soaps and lotions, candy and food items. Once all the items are collected, we put together themed gift bags (I.e. Sports Fan, Movie Night, Sweet Tooth, etc)
Please send donations to the Main Office labeled "Coffee house" by Tuesday, December 12th. Please contact
Jane Peer or
Delicia Ostrowski with any questions.
Thanks in advance for your help in making this a fun and successful event!
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Westlake Ski & Snowboard Club Subway Orders
It is finally available! For those members interested in purchasing the Subway meal package for the Ski & Snowboard Club, please click here. If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Kim at
216.548.0948
or via email at
jessicastraka@aol.com
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Winter Athlete Families: WDAB Notes
CONCESSION SIGN UP: Funds realized through the sale of concessions at home sporting events will go to fund ALL sports at WHS and LBMS. We are asking that ALL Winter 2017-2018 athlete families work at least two, 2 hour shifts, at any of the games listed
on this calendar. Your help is the cornerstone to the success of our efforts and we truly appreciate your willingness to help! Go Demons!!
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Westlake Music Boosters Needs You!
We invite you to join Westlake Music Boosters and get involved and be a part of all the fun! We support all Pre-K through 12 music programs and teachers in our district.
Our next meeting is
Wednesday, January 10th at 7pm in the WHS Library.
12/5 - 5th & 6th grade choral
12/6 - 8th grade
12/7 - WHS Strings
12/11 - WHS Choral
12/12 - 6th grade
12/13 - 7th grade
12/14 - WHS Bands
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Westlake Demons Athletic Boosters
WE WEAR GREEN ON GAME DAY!
The WHS Boys Basketball SWC Home Opener on Friday, December 8, with conference foe Berea-Midpark will be a
GREEN OUT!
The OFFICIAL 2017 DEMON GREEN-OUT FAN SHIRT will be on sale at LBMS & WHS on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during lunch periods for students, teachers and staff.
The long-sleeve shirts are just $10! Get yours before they are gone and be ready for all GREEN OUT games and meets during the WINTER SPORTS SEASON!
The Westlake Demons Athletic Boosters thank North Coast Jaw & Implant Center, for their generous support as sponsor of the 2017 GREEN OUT FAN SHIRT!
GO DEMONS!
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Founders' Day 2018
Founders' Day is Coming! RSVP for our Celebration Today!
Founder's Day is the opportunity to recognize and thank individual PTA members who have really made a difference in our kids' lives.
Please take a moment to
nominate someone
who deserves to be recognized as an Ohio Achievement Award Winner (one award given by each of our Westlake PTA Units), Helping Hands (anyone working on behalf of children and youth excluding certified educators) or Outstanding District Educator (nominees may include principals, teachers, counselors and other certified educators.) Nominees and Nominators need to be current Westlake PTA members. Nominations are due Wednesday, January 10th.
6:00PM - Social Hour
7:00PM - Dinner
8:00PM - Award Presentation
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Westlake Council of PTAs
News
Westlake Council of PTAs' fundraisers make it possible for us to
provide programming
for students and parents on current topics of interest. Here is information on our fall fundraisers:
Wreaths & Seasonal Decoration Sale
The Westlake Council of PTAs is happy to partner with Dean's Greenhouse to offer you a wonderful selection of seasonal greenery and decorations. Upon checkout, just let the cashier know that you are with WCPTAs and 25% of your purchase will come back to the PTA to assist with providing great programming for our students, parents, and our community.
Thank you for your continued support! Please contact our Council Fundraising chair, Jessica Kim (
jessicastraka@aol.com or 216.548.0948
)
, with questions.
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Support LBMS PTA with these easy Rewards Programs!
Box Tops for Education
Heinen's Teaming Up For Education Giant Eagle "Apples for the Students" Program
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Flyer Connection
TEA TIME event hosted by the Westlake Historical Society, January 20, 2018 from 2-4p.
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Important Dates:
12/6: 8th Grade Band, Choir, Orchestra - 7p @WHS PAC
12/8: Green Out at Varsity Basketball Game
12/9: WDAB Holiday Sale, 9a-12p in WHS Rotunda
12/12: WDAB Holiday Sale, 6-8p in WHS Rotunda
12/13: 7th Grade Band, Choir, Orchestra - 7p @WHS PAC
12/19: LBMS CoffeeHouse
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