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From Our Principal
Good morning WHS families,
I would like to thank the families that participated in the May Duggan Food Drive this past week. Overall, it is a great event that benefits many people in the greater Cleveland area. Our instrumental music program had a tremendous concert last Thursday. I am always amazed at the talent level of our musicians. Congratulations to our athletes including Emma Peeler, Demi Jhaveri, and Ashley Michelich for advancing to the State Tennis tournament. In addition, I would like to congratulate Erica Francesconi, Teagan Walsh, and Emma Jaros for their top five finishes at the SWC championships. Erica finished first overall. Finally, a big congratulations to the Lady Demon Soccer Team for winning the SWC crown as well as their first round playoff game. Our football, volleyball, and boys soccer teams were also in action this past weekend. Overall, we have had a strong fall season.
Please keep the following dates in mind for the remainder of October. The fall choral concert is Monday, October 23 at 7 pm in the PAC, the end of the first quarter is Thursday, October 26. I encourage you to review your child's grades and reach out to the teachers if there are any questions. We also have a staff work day on October 27. There will be no school for students.
I encourage you to review the WHS announcements. They are a great source of information and can be found
here
. Have you had the opportunity to view our new Friday morning video announcements? These are prepared by WHBS, our local WHS TV channel.
Should you have any questions or concerns about any of the information above, please feel free to reach out to me.
Paul Wilson
Principal
-Westlake High School
Westlake City Schools
PHONE: 440-250-1003
TWITTER: @WHS_Westlake
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Counselor's Corner
If your child is applying to a university with a November 1ST
deadline, they should
have already turned in a transcript release form to their counselor. The yellow transcript release form also tells counselors if a letter of recommendation is required so it's important we receive requests as soon as possible if it's not yet turned in. Blank forms are available in the counseling office on the senior bulletin board. (There are many deadlines after Nov. 1 so if your student is not working to meet that particular deadline, don't worry! There is still plenty of time to apply to schools - this is simply the first common deadline for students submitting early action to a college.)
We will be offering an ONLINE administration of the ASVAB test this year on Wednesday, December 6
at 8:00a in our Media Center lab. The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is the most in depth Career Assessment we are able to offer our students! Taking the exam carries no obligation at all to the military; but rather, is provided by the military as a service to students. The online version, is a self-paced assessment that takes about 90 minutes. The test will be followed by instructions on how to interpret scores and how to explore careers that are matched to their interests and abilities. All students in grades 10, 11 and 12 are invited to register in the Counseling Office.
More Info on ASVAB
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Practice Tests
If you missed our Financial Aid Night last week, or if you attended but would like more help filling out the FAFSA, consider attending Tri-C's Friday Night FAFSA on Friday, Nov. 3 from 5:00 - 7:00 at the Western Campus in Parma for help filing out your FAFSA.
More Info
including what documents to bring.
Colleges visits allow juniors and seniors to hear directly from admissions representatives what their school is looking for and ask questions in a small group setting! Often the college reps will be one of the readers for the applications from WHS so it's a great opportunity to put a face to the name! Student must register in
This week's visits include:
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Monday, Oct. 23
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Canisius College, Hiram College
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Tuesday, Oct. 24
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University of Chicago, Baldwin Wallace University
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Thurs., Oct. 26
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Ohio Northern University, Michigan State University
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Senior Yearbook Pictures
Seniors need to get their picture taken for the yearbook.
You have two options:
- Schedule an appointment at Prestige Portraits 26167 Detroit Road / 440-892-4615 (no purchase necessary)
- Get your picture taken on our Senior Only picture day on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017 from 7:50am - 2:30pm. Sign up in the Main Office.
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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.
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Service Learning
*NEW* The WHS Athletic Department is seeking volunteer servers for their annual sports awards banquets. Students would need to arrive at 5:30 pm and stay until 7:15 pm. If you would like to stay and help with clean up, you may stay longer to earn more service hours. The dates of the banquets are listed below:
- Tuesday, November 7 - Cross Country, Golf, Volleyball
- Wednesday, November 8 -Soccer and Girls Tennis
- Tuesday, November 14 -Football and Cheerleading
Please stop by the Athletic Office at the high school if you are interested. Or, you may e-mail
Tony Cipollone, Athletic Director OR
Kathy Mackenzie
, Administrative Assistant.
Click here for a list of current service learning opportunities.
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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
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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.
Make sure you are an informed voter!
LizPirnat, Westlake Council of PTAs Advocacy Chair.
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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:
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
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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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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
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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, 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!
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Increase your ACT scores with strategies proven to succeed!
Students who receive higher scores on ACTs:
---Create greater college admissions opportunities
---Qualify for and can maximize scholarship offerings
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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.
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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.
Trunk or Treat at Westlake United Methodist Church on Oct. 29. Fun for the whole family.
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Important Dates:
October 23 - WHS Fall Choral Concert, 7pm
October 24 - PTA Meeting, 7p
October 30 - WHS Show Choir Invitational, 7pm @ PAC
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