August 14, 2017
From Our Principal

Welcome back!  I hope everyone had a fantastic summer vacation!  We've been working hard throughout the summer to make sure everything is in place for your students to have a fantastic year here at LBMS! 

First, let me take a moment to introduce myself.  My name is Amanda Musselman and I am the new principal here at LBMS.  I am a Westlake resident myself and can't tell you how excited I am to work with the kids and families in my own community!  

We are also welcoming a new assistant principal, Kevin Barre, and a new 7th grade guidance counselor, Saskia Romeo.  Our team is ready to go for this school year!  

Just a reminder, schedule pickup is Monday, August 14th.  Eighth graders can pick up their schedules at LBMS from 9:00am-11:00am and seventh graders can pick up their schedules at LBMS from 1:00pm-3:00pm.  Orientation/Open House will take place from 5:00pm-6:30pm on Thursday, August 17th for 8th graders and from 5:00pm-6:30pm on Friday, August 18th for 7th graders.  Feel free to bring your school supplies with you to open house!  

I am looking forward to getting to know all of you and I hope to see you all throughout this coming week as we prepare for the big first day on August 21st!

Amanda K. Musselman
Principal
Lee Burneson Middle School
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.  

We also support the staff, community and school with education items and much more!  JOIN and DONATE today!
Back to School Staff Cookout - Food Items Needed

The DIS and LBMS PTAs along with the administration are hosting a Staff Back to School Cookout on August 18th.  We need many food items donated to make this day a success!  Items can be dropped off in the DIS office from 9:00 - 2:00 on August 17th or 9:00 - 11:00 on August 18th. 



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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.


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.
Important Dates:
Aug 14 - 8th Graders schedule pick-up, 9:00-11:00
Aug 14 - 7th Graders schedule pick-up, 1:00-3:00
Aug 16 - Demon Nation Spirit Rally, 6-8p WHS Stadium
Aug 17 - 8th Graders Orientation/Open House, 5:00pm-6:30pm 
Aug 18 - 7th Graders Orientation/Open House, 5:00pm-6:30pm
Sept 1 - Staff work day - No school
Sept 4 -  Labor Day- No school
Sept 12 - PTA Meeting, 7 pm - LBMS Media Center

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