January 7, 2017
ATTENTION 5 th  GRADE PARENTS!

It's time to put on your nominating hats! We're looking for awesome people to take on roles with DIS PTA for next school year. A description of the roles, as well as a nomination form, can be found here . ALL nominations will be taken into consideration.
 
Being part of the PTA is an excellent way to be involved at DIS.  We'd love for you to share your talents with us! 
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 .
Connecting For Kids Winter Programming   
  
Find attached the 2018 Winter flier which details all of the Connecting for Kids January, February and March programs.
 
Some of our upcoming Speaker Series programs include:

  • Sleep Solutions
  • Struggling to Learn
  • Strategies for Controlling Emotions and Resisting Impulsive Behaviors
  • Emotional Intensity in Gifted Children
  • Help Me Talk! Strategies to Improve Communication
Coaches Vs.Cancer 2018

The Coaches vs. Cancer program is a nationwide collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) that empowers basketball coaches, their teams, and the local communities to make a difference in the fight against cancer.

Our goal is to blanket the district and the community with Coaches vs. Cancer Tee shirts the week of February 4th and promote attendance at one or both of the basketball games. (Girls, Wed. February 7th vs. Avon; Boys, February 9th vs. Midview). The Dribbling Demons and the Dream'n Demons will be performing at halftime and it is a perfect opportunity to enjoy some great Demon basketball.

PLEASE consider joining and supporting this effort. Together we CAN make a difference.

T-Shirts are just $12 or $10.    See order form here.

Sincerely,

Shawn Hood
WHS Boys' Basketball		 Art Daniels
WHS Girls' Basketball		 Nancy English 
WHS Cheerleading
Cleveland Clinic Heroin Program at Porter Library

Next week on Thursday, January 11, Cleveland Clinic will be presenting their signature heroin panel program, Triple Threat, at the Westlake Library.
 
Our panelists include Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner, Dr. Thomas Gilson; Captain Jerry Vogel, Westlake Police Department; Dr. Judy Welsh, Medical Director Cleveland Clinic Lakewood ED; and other experts for an informative community conversation about heroin, fentanyl and carfentanil.
 
Registration is required.
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.
 
Our dinner will be held on Thursday, February 15th at  Wagner's of Westlake
 
6:00PM - Social Hour
7:00PM - Dinner
8:00PM - Award Presentation
 
Please RSVP with our online form today !  RSVPs for dinner and payment are due by Monday, February 5.   Please contact  Marie Novak  with any comments or questions.  
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.  

Join Now  online and pay via credit card or download  pdf form  (check)
WDAB Plans Night of Demon Festivities - Fri. Feb. 2, 2018

Athletic Booster's Annual Spaghetti Dinner

Join us for the long-standing tradition!  Tickets are available online or at the door for just $8 which includes tossed salad, spaghetti, garlic bread, dessert and drinks... a GREAT DEAL!  

  • Grab Dinner BEFORE THE OPENING NIGHT of "Faith County" in the Performing Arts Center at 7:00pm!
  • Grab Dinner BEFORE or AFTER BOYS BASKETBALL HOME GAMES.  Frosh 4:30pm, JV 6:00 pm, Varsity 7:15pm!
  • Grab Dinner BEFORE or AFTER THE GRAND OPENING of "The W Shop"

Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening of The W Shop!  
It's finally here and we are so excited!  Please join us at 5:45 pm for the Ribbon-Cutting and Grand Opening of The W Shop, the first permanent Spirit Wear Store at Westlake High School.  

The W Shop is located just off the WHS Rotunda, adjacent to the main office.  Just look for the balloons!  

 

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!!
Flyer Connection


On Tuesday, January 9th there will be a Chipotle fundraiser for the Westlake High sophomore class of 2020. Make sure to mention the sophomore class or  show them this flyer  when you order. 50% of your sale will go toward the sophomore class! Visit the Westlake Chipotle at Crocker Park for school spirit that tastes great! 

UH St. John Medical Center and The City of Westlake host the annual  Community Safety and Wellness Fair  on May 19 at the Westlake Recreation Center.

WHS Center Stage Players present  Faith County , Feb. 1-3

Preschool Parent Night  is Jan. 31.


Winter Respite Night - Friday January 12th.   A night for parents to drop off their special needs child and their sibling and enjoy a night out. There will be a variety of fun activities for the children such as moon bouncer, face paint, karaoke, games, ext.   


Progress with Chess  Winter Break Chess Camp.

Westlake Wellness Yoga for Kids  begins Jan. 9 and Feb. 21.


Link Ink  expands to DIS & LBMS for the 2017-2018 school year, beginning in January and April.

2018 LBMS & DIS Afterschool Drama Club  meets in February and March.

TEA TIME  event hosted by the Westlake Historical Society,  January 20, 2018 from 2-4p.

Oberlin Choristers  offers choir options for grades K-12.

Rocky River Recreation learn to skate registration is open. Classes run through March 2018.

Important Dates:
January 15th    MLK Day - no school for students/staff
January 17th    PTA council, 9:00 AM, Parkside/BOE library
January 19th    Staff Records Day - no school for students
Feb 2:  WDAB Spaghetti Dinner, 4-7p @WHS

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