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From Our Principal
The last several weeks have been a busy time at DIS! Last week we began our Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) testing for Mathematics. Next week we will begin MAP testing for Language Arts. We use this assessment to get a baseline for student achievement, and to track student progress throughout the year, as well as make instructional decisions to better serve our students.
Currently, our 6th grade students are enjoying their week at our annual outdoor education overnight trip. We are attending Camp Nuhop for the first time after attending a similar camp for over 30 years. The students are having a blast learning science-related content, problem solving skills, teamwork and facing new challenges with activities like the high ropes course and the zipline. Students are also building stronger relationships with students and staff that will last throughout the school year.
Next week on Wednesday, September 20th we will have our first DISC meeting (Dover Intermediate Service Club) after school. This club is open to all students who are interested in getting involved in community and school service projects. More details are below.
Mr. Nick Miller
Principal
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Join the PTA and Donate to the Direct Donation Fundraiser
The PTA has gone on-line!
You can now join the PTA, donate to the Direct Donation Fundraiser and tell us your interest in volunteering
on our new website.
You can pay with credit card, e-check or can still turn in cash and checks to the office. The PTA provides many activities and rewards for students.
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DISC (Dover Intermediate Service Club)
We are very excited for our first Dover Intermediate Service Club (DISC) meeting on
Thursday, September 20 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the DIS Library! If your child plans to attend the meeting,
please sign up here , so we can ensure a smooth dismissal process. For more information about DISC,
click here .
DISC is also collecting the following items to help with hurricane relief efforts:
* Infant diapers of all sizes
* Toddler pull ups of all sizes
* Adult incontinence supplies (*there is high demand for these items at this time)
* Disposable hygienic wipes
Please consider contributing to this collection by placing items in the marked box inside the school's main entrance. We are collecting donations in the mornings before class through September 20 (DISC's first meeting date). If you have any questions about these efforts, please contact
Dawn Evans or
Ginny Krouse. Thank you!
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The Dover Intermediate Summer Reading Program was a big success! We had a total of 92 students participating this year reading a grand total of 872 books! Certificates will be sent home early next week. In addition, all students who read 3 or more books over the summer will receive an ice cream treat during lunch on Thursday, September 21st. Students who read 5 or more books will also receive a $5 credit at the book fair. Our top 5th grade winner was Riley Minear who read 70 books. Our top 6th grade winner was Ava Jelepis who read 46 books. These top readers will receive a $10 credit at the book fair. Thank you to all of the students who participated and keep reading!
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DISC Invites You to Take the Box Tops Challenge
Help us help DIS by taking the Box Tops Challenge! Each Box Top is worth 10 cents.
Our goal is to collect 10,000 Box Tops for DIS this year. Students who complete the challenge will be entered to win a grand prize (value dependent on the number of students who participate). The student who collects the most Box Tops will receive a certificate and prize that's equivalent in value to the grand prize.
Are you ready?!
1. Look in your pantry/cabinets for Box Tops. Clip them.
2. Check out
this list
and purchase the products you like. Clip the Box Tops.
3. Fill in
this sheet
with Box Tops. Print more sheets if necessary. Each sheet = one entry toward winning the grand prize!
4. Turn your sheets in to the Main Office by Friday, October 27.
5. Invite your DIS friends to take the challenge. The more participants we get, the bigger the grand prize!
Winners will be announced in early November.
Thanks for your support!
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National PTA seeks a theme for the 2019-20 Reflections program year
Please review the past themes included in the
attachment. Repeat themes will not be considered. Use the form to submit your theme ideas. Students may submit multiple entries; however, for each new entry, a form will have to be completed. Scan and email completed forms by October 27 to either
Maureen Spring or
Julie Meno.
The student who submits the winning entry at the National PTA level of judging will receive $100, and his or her theme will be presented at the Annual National PTA Convention.
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WCPTA Skating Party - October 12
Calling all K-6 students
at Bassett, Dover, Hilliard, Holly Lane & Dover Intermediate Schools!
Please join us October 12, 2017 from 9:45 am - 11:45 am
Rocky River Hamilton Rink,
21018 Hilliard Blvd
$5.00 Admission (cash only)
Skate rental $3.50 (optional)
**This is not a dropoff event* Adult supervision required!
Questions? Contact Heather Hargett or
Molly Jones
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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
Tuesday, October 10th at 7pm in the WHS Library. But don't wait until then to get involved:
Volunteer Now - We are in need of volunteers to help in the concession stand for the fall football season. Our greatest need is for Friday night football games. LBMS and DIS parents - this is a great way to get involved. Proceeds from sales benefit all students in music programs across the district pre-k through high school. Thanks for your help!
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Westlake Demons Athletic Boosters
WDAB provides financial support to all athletic teams at LBMS and WHS. Everyone is encouraged to attend to learn more about Athletic Boosters and Westlake athletics. Meetings typically last 1 hour.
The 2017 WDAB Membership is in full swing! If you have have not joined yet,
click here for the membership details and benefits!
Be sure to follow WDAB on
Facebook and
Twitter for updates and information.
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Party at Porter
Westlake Porter Public Library is hosting an
after-hours adult event on Saturday, September 30, 2017 from 7-10 PM at the library. There will be music, food, drinks, entertainment, and basket raffles. Sponsors include Sibling Revelry, Sweet Basil, John Christ Winery, Si Senor and more. All proceeds benefit the library. Tickets are $30 -
buy here,
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Flyer Connection
Fall Respite Night Friday October 6th Open to special needs kids and their siblings. Volunteers earn service hours.
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Important Dates:
Sept 20- DISC Meeting, 3:30p, DIS Library
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