October 23, 2017
From Our Principal

Welcome to the last week of 1st   quarter!  First quarter ends this Thursday, October 26.  Just a reminder - there is no school for students this Friday, October 27 .

Here are my weekly reminders for you:
  • Boys Basketball Tryouts!
    • 7th Grade:  Tues, 10/24 & Weds, 10/25 - 5:15p @WHS
    • 8th Grade:  Tues, 10/24 & Weds, 10/25 - 6:45p @WHS
  • Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for November 16, November 20 and November 21. Teams, if they haven't already, will be reaching out to you this week to get signed up for conferences!
  • Any 8th grade student planning on attending Washington, D.C. needs to register by November 10th.  Our website contains all of the information you need! 
  • The LBMS Fall Play is this weekend!  "All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Being a Zombie" will take place this Friday, October 27 at 7:00pm and this Saturday, October 28 at 2:00pm in the Westlake High School PAC.
  • Picture retake day is scheduled for November 14.  More information will be sent out via School Messenger.
Last week, our students were all fortunate enough to welcome The Sandy Hook Promise Foundation back for our 2 nd  presentation of this school year entitled "Say Something".  In this presentation, students were given 3 steps to follow:  
  1. Know the warning signs of alarming behavior;
  2. Act immediately; take it seriously.
  3. Tell a trusted adult.
"Alarming" behavior could be anything from a threat of violence to being concerned about a classmate.  All willing staff (which was all of us!) then put a sign on our door that state: "I would be honored to be your TRUSTED ADULT."   Students are always more than welcome to go to any adult in our building with any concerns and we promise to listen and to respond.  Please encourage this message at home as well with your student.
 
As we end the first quarter of the school year, please know that it has already been my privilege to work with you and your student here at LBMS.  I am so thankful to be a part of this district, the LBMS staff, and be fortunate enough to work with your children every day! It has been a fantastic start to the year! I hope everyone has a great week!  As always, please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions, comments, or concerns!

Amanda K. Musselman
Principal
Lee Burneson Middle School
Counselor's Corner

Mrs. Romeo and Mrs. Horne would again like to thank those of you who have
participated in completing our needs assessment. We reviewed the data that we collected from parents, teachers, and students. The following were identified as being the most important:
  • Improving Self-Esteem
  • Stress Management
  • Managing Feelings & Developing Self-Control
  • Improving communication skills & ability to express thoughts and feelings
  • Developing effective time management & study skills
  • Planning/options for high school and beyond
We are using the information to plan our classroom guidance curriculum and our small group interventions, for not only this year, but next year as well.
 
Next month, both Mrs. Horne and Mrs. Romeo will be addressing time management and study skills/learning styles. This will be a timely issue, as we are rounding the end of the first quarter, so students are aware of where they need to improve academically.   
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.
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)
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
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 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.
Support LBMS PTA with these easy Rewards Programs!   
  
Box Tops for Education

LBMS collects Box Tops - those $.10 little labels really add up!!  Clip and send them in with your name and homeroom.  A drawing will be held in November for those who turn in Box Tops by the end of October.


 
Heinen's Teaming Up For Education
  • Each school year, register your Heinen's Shopping Card in the "Teaming Up for Education" program.  Select LBMS when you register your card and the PTA will earn a percentage of your purchases.  
  • You can register online or stop at the Customer Service Desk the next time you shop, or call the Customer Relations department at 1-855-475-2300 ext. 2337.
Giant Eagle "Apples for the Students" Program
 
Register your Giant Eagle Advantage card - each purchase at Giant Eagle, Market District and GetGo earns points that turn into cash for LBMS.
  • Visit www.gianteagle.com/AFTS and sign in or a create a new account to register your Giant Eagle Advantage card number.
  • Enter the LBMS School ID - 2468
  • Encourage your family and friends to register!
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.
 
Hope & Healing Beyond Heroin, a forum on the local opioid crisis, will be held Nov. 5 at St. Ladislas.

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

*DATE CHANGE* - Fall Respite Night Friday November 3rd - Open to special needs kids and their siblings. Volunteers earn service hours.
Important Dates:
Oct 27 & 28 - LBMS Fall Play @ PAC

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