October 22, 2017
Want to volunteer? Sign up here!
Questions? Contact Ingrid Adkins
DIS 6th Grade Fall Event
The Class of 2024 - come and help your community

Oct 28, 9 am - 11 am
 
We will meet at Clague Cabin at 9 am and break into groups to clean up the trails and grounds.   Westlake grounds crew will be on hand with cans and bags.
 
PTA will provide gloves, doughnuts, water and cider.   Families are welcome to attend with siblings to help our park look its best.
 
Click here:  Sign up for parents & Students
 
Any questions contact julie.jacono@gmail.com
DISC is off to a fantastic start!  After only 2 meetings, the students in the newest school club have made a huge difference in the community already!
DISC Students decorate a Kindness Banner to be displayed in the school.
DISC Students partnered with Westlake Community Services to decorate bags to be used on a special day for city employees!
DISC collected diaper donations for Hurricane Harvey relief.  With their partnership with Westlake Porter Public Library, Westlake Recreation Center, and PartnerShip, LLC, over 
900 pounds  of non-perishable items were shipped directly to Texas where the need continues.
WCPTA Programming Survey

What do YOU want to know?  Your kids may learn more outside the classroom than inside.  Do YOU know what THEY know?

Westlake Council of PTAs is working to provide programs that will encourage discussion on relevant topics for families, answer challenging questions from parents, and give students the opportunity to voice concerns that affect them every day.

Please take 2 minutes to take this short survey to let us know what YOU want to know!
Election Guide

On State Issue 1 and 2, The League of Women Voters has nonpartisan information
found here.  
 
Westlake Candidate Information - The League of Women Voters has nonpartisan information found here.  Input your address and get specific information for your ballot.
 
Judge Information
Judge4Yourself - The Judicial Candidates Rating Coalition works with the four bar associations to give ratings on all judges.  Judge4Yourself is found here.
 
Judicial Votes Count  -  Learn about Ohio's judicial system, what judges do, why your vote is important and what the qualifications are of candidates running for judgeships in your community. Judicial Votes Count can be found here.
 
Not sure where your polling place is?   Find your polling place here.
 
Make sure you are an informed voter!
LizPirnat, Westlake Council of PTAs Advocacy Chair.
Box Tops Deadline: Friday, October 27

The Box Tops deadline is quickly approaching, and we need your help! Each Box Top is worth 10 cents and proceeds will benefit DIS students. Please turn in any Box Tops to the main office on or before Friday, October 27.

You can use this collection sheet or a sandwich bag with your name and homeroom on it. Every 25 Box Tops = one entry toward winning the grand prize. 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?!

Winners will be announced in early November.  Thanks for your support!
Westlake Demons Athletic Boosters

SAVE THE DATES for our annual Holiday SPIRIT WEAR sale at WHS!
Saturday, December 9 from 9am - 12 pm
Tuesday, December 12 from 6 - 8 pm
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:

Dean's Greenhouse: Now - October 31  
 Bring this flyer or mention that you are with Westlake Council of PTAs when you check-out. 25% of your purchase comes back to Westlake Council of PTAs.  

Jewelry by Crystal Moon Designs: Now - December 1    Purchase unique silver bracelets and necklaces with Westlake charms (map; "W"; or the Westlake Demon mascot). Details can be found here .

Thank you for your continued support! Please contact our Council Fundraising chair, Jessica Kim (jessicastraka@aol.com or 216.548.0948 ), with questions.
Reflections 2017
  
Calling all artists!  The theme for this year's National PTA Reflections program is
"Within Reach".  Entries are accepted in the following categories:  Visual Arts, Photography, Literature, Dance Choreography, Film Production and Musical Composition.  Please turn in the entries and entry form  to your school office by Monday November 6th.  Rules for submissions are available here .  If you have any questions, please email Maureen Spring or Julie Meno.
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, November 15th at 7pm in the WHS Library.  But don't wait until then to get involved:

Volunteer Now - We still have a few slots to fill.  If you are a parent of middle school student, we could really use you for a few short hours.  Feel free to recruit a friend or neighbor to join you!

Join Now online and pay via credit card or download pdf form (check)
Connecting for Kids
  
Speaker Series
Modify Your Child's Behavior Using Proven Kazdin SM Method
Thursday, November 30, 6:00 pm
West River Branch of the Elyria Public Library System, 1194 West River Rd. N.
 
Elementary Experiences
Social Series: Assessing and Reacting to Problems
Saturday, November 11, Session begins at 2:30 pm
Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake

All November Programming can be found here.
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.
Flyer Connection

Eat at the Crocker Park Chipotle on Monday, October 23 between 4 pm and 8pm and raise money for the PTA. Bring in the flyer, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you're supporting the Dover PTA and 50% of the proceeds will be donated to the Dover Elementary PTA.

Support United Way by jumping at Sky Zone Westlake on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 4-8pm.

Check out the  Fall Performing Arts Series  at the Westlake Schools Performing Arts Center.

Trunk or Treat  at Westlake United Methodist Church on Oct. 29. Fun for the whole family.

Westlake Recreation Department hosts  youth basketball leagues. Register by Oct. 22 for kindergarten and youth basketball leagues, and Nov. 19 for high school league.

Westlake Volleyball Academy for girls in grades 2-6. Try-out information Oct. 30. Registration is due Oct. 26.

Westlake Youth Wrestling sign-up/information night is Nov. 2.

Hope & Healing Beyond Heroin , a forum on the local opioid crisis, will be held Nov. 5 at St. Ladislas.

Connecting for Kids offers  speaker series  on attention issues and ADHD & Hands-On elementary experiences in September.  Fall 2017 Events.

*DATE CHANGE* -  Fall Respite Night  Friday November 3rd - Open to special needs kids and their siblings. Volunteers earn service hours.
Important Dates:
October 25th - Art Show
October 26th - Picture Day
October 27 - Teacher Work Day, No School

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