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From Our PTA President
Hi Everyone,
Lockers are decorated, tours
have been completed and the ice cream has been eaten. Ready or not, (and I am clearly NOT), HERE WE GO!
A BIG SHOUT OUT to our 6th grade volunteers for helping with the Locker setup and tours: RahmaAbdulwahab,
Ryan Eddy,
Kaylee Johnson Kaitlyn Jordanger Samantha Jordanger Olivia Mogyordy Bennett Wilkinson
...and to our parent volunteers: Barbara Eddy and Bev Wilkinson.
Thank you ALL for your assistance in making the afternoon a successful (and yummy) one!
Important dates ahead!
August 23 5th Grade Open House - 5-6:30 p.m.
August 24 6th Grade Open House - 5-6:30 p.m
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REMINDER TO
UPDATE YOUR REWARDS CARDS TO DOVER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL:
- Heinens
- Giant Eagle: DIS ID = 2653
- Office Max -ID 70081000 (use this # and ask the cashier to apply your purchase to Dover Intermediate).
Should you want to reach out for any reason you may contact us at DISPTA@wlake.org.
Good luck and I hope to see you in the halls!
Best, Diane
Diane Jordanger
DIS PTA President 2017-18
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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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Have your children been reading this summer? Turn their hard work into an ice cream treat and/or money towards a new book at the book fair. The Dover Intermediate PTA Summer Reading Program is in full swing.
Just fill out this form and return it to school by Friday, August 25th!
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Solar Eclipse Information
Tomorrow, all of North America will be treated to an eclipse of the sun. Anyone within the path of totality can see one of nature's most awe-inspiring sights - a total solar eclipse. Here in Westlake, we will see a partial solar eclipse where the moon covers part of the sun.
The eclipse is expected to begin at approximately 1:06 p.m. and will be at its peak at approximately 2:30 p.m.
The eclipse will be near its peak at dismissal of our elementary schools. All of our principals are aware of this and have been proactive in planning their dismissal procedures with staff.
The Westlake City Schools have also been proactive in planning for this event. Last year, Dr. Jeanne Bishop, who leads our Planetarium at Parkside, applied for and received a grant from NASA for a large quantity of viewing glasses. Some classes do plan on completing eclipse activities. There has been concern about viewing glasses being distributed or purchased online that do not meet specifications for viewing. The glasses acquired by Dr. Bishop are certified by NASA.
Many classes, especially in the younger grades, will not be viewing the eclipse due to the timing of the event. However, we do have some concerns we would like to share.
- Dismissal - the peak time aligns with the dismissal of our elementary schools. We do have plans in place in case outside light is an issue. Our exterior lighting will be on and flashlights available if necessary.
- Inadvertent viewing - Students should not look up at the sun during this event without protective and approved eyewear. Teachers will be communicating this to students, but we ask that parents review the seriousness with your child as well.
- Students who walk to and from school - If parents are concerned about their child walking home from school, they are welcome to contact their child's school to arrange for them to be picked up or to attend LINK that day.
If you have any questions or concerns about the eclipse, please contact your child's school building principal or teacher. Thank you.
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Westlake Music Boosters Needs You!
It's that time of year again! 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 first meeting is
Tuesday, September 12th at 7pm in the WHS Library. But don't wait until then to get involved:
- Join Now online and pay via credit card or download pdf form (check)
- 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!
- Order your Spirit Wear - check out the great new spirit wear we have available! You can now pay via check or credit card. All orders due by 9/18
- 8/28 - Chipotle Fundraiser - Bring in this flyer, show it on your smart phone or tell the cashier you're supporting the cause to make sure that 50% of the proceeds will be donated to Westlake Schools' Music Boosters.
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The Westlake Demons Athletic Boosters Membership Drive is open for the 2017-18 school year!
Membership represents a large portion of the Athletic Booster's revenue. With your support, WDAB can continue to
furnish our interscholastic teams at LBMS & WHS with funds, equipment and tools they need to succeed. In
addition, Head Coaches are able to approach WDAB with financial requests for their individual programs.
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Important Dates:
Aug 23 - 5th Grade Open House, 5-6:30p
Aug 24 - 6th Grade Open House, 5-6:30p
Sept 1 - Staff work day - No school
Sept 4 - Labor Day- No school
Sept 14 - PTA Meeting, 7p - DIS Library
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NEWSLETTER SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Send submissions to jljlj.jolliffe@gmail.com; preferred format is in the body of an email or a Microsoft Word document.
- Strict deadline is 5p each Thursday, prior to Sunday publication
- Limit text to @150 words; include hyperlinks or pdf attachments that can be uploaded for interested readers to obtain more information
- Items should be copy and paste ready; i.e. do not send a note saying "please add information about..."
- Event items will remain until the event has passed; you do not need to resend each week unless your message has changed.
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