First and foremost, I want to extend my most sincere thanks to Mr. Bregar and Mr. Barre for doing such a phenomenal job while I was out on maternity leave. I also want to thank each one of you who reached out to extend your congratulations to me while I was on leave. I was so touched at how many parents sent me a note of congratulations after the birth of my son. Westlake is such a family-friendly community and I couldn't be happier to be raising my own son in this city.
It seems like I blinked and we already more than half way through the school year! Third quarter started last week and students and staff jumped right in after the long weekend! This quarter will be full of information for our parents with regards to AIR testing, Washington, D.C., and scheduling your student for next year. I will be sending frequent School Messengers to parents to keep you informed on all of these very important topics as we go throughout this quarter.
A few reminders for this week:
- Students and staff will be participating in a School Safety Lockdown Drill on Tuesday, January 30th. A School Messenger will be sent to all parents with more details today.
- LBMS is proud to have 24 students competing in the National Scripps School Spelling Bee this Friday, February 2nd here at LBMS. Our school winner will be moving on to the county wide Bee on Saturday, March 10th.
- On Tuesday, January 30th, the WHS counselors will be speaking to our 8th graders during AA about scheduling for 9th grade. Scheduling for incoming 9th graders will take place from February 5-9. The WHS Counselors will be providing more information to our 8th grade students and parents about that process.
- Your student's first semester report card is on the way! If you do not receive it by the end of the week, please contact the LBMS guidance office.
Again, thank you for all of your support and help during my maternity leave. I'm excited to be back and ready to jump in to all of the planning that occurs at this point in the year! As always, do not hesitate to contact me with any questions, comments, or concerns.
Amanda Musselman
Principal, LBMS
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ATTENTION 8TH GRADE PARENTS AND GUARDIANS
It is time to start thinking about scheduling for Westlake High School. Below are some important dates for you to know. Please contact the Westlake High School Counseling Department with any questions.
- January 30th - WHS counselors will meet with the entire 8th grade during Academic Assist
- January 30th through February 2nd - Teachers will complete WHS recommendations via PowerSchool
- February 5th through 9th - Students will be scheduling online via PowerSchool
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THIS FRIDAY! WDAB Spaghetti Dinner and Grand Opening of The W Shop
Athletic Booster's Annual Spaghetti Dinner
Join us for the long-standing tradition! Tickets are available online or at the door for just $8 which includes tossed salad, spaghetti, garlic bread, dessert and drinks... a GREAT DEAL!
- Grab Dinner BEFORE THE OPENING NIGHT of "Faith County" in the Performing Arts Center at 7:00pm!
- Grab Dinner BEFORE or AFTER BOYS BASKETBALL HOME GAMES. Frosh 4:30pm, JV 6:00 pm, Varsity 7:15pm!
- Grab Dinner BEFORE or AFTER THE GRAND OPENING of "The W Shop"
Volunteers Needed!
Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening of The W Shop!
It's finally here and we are so excited! Please join us at 5:45 pm for the Ribbon-Cutting and Grand Opening of The W Shop, the first permanent Spirit Wear Store at Westlake High School.
The W Shop is located just off the WHS Rotunda, adjacent to the main office. Just look for the balloons!
CONCESSION SIGN UP: Funds realized through the sale of concessions at home sporting events will go to fund ALL sports at WHS and LBMS. We are asking that ALL Winter 2017-2018 athlete families work at least two, 2 hour shifts, at any of the games listed
on this calendar. Your help is the cornerstone to the success of our efforts and we truly appreciate your willingness to help! Go Demons!!
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Coaches Vs.Cancer 2018
The Coaches vs. Cancer program is a nationwide collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) that empowers basketball coaches, their teams, and the local communities to make a difference in the fight against cancer.
Our goal is to blanket the district and the community with Coaches vs. Cancer Tee shirts the week of February 4th and promote attendance at one or both of the basketball games. (Girls, Wed. February 7th vs. Avon; Boys, February 9th vs. Midview). The Dribbling Demons and the Dream'n Demons will be performing at halftime and it is a perfect opportunity to enjoy some great Demon basketball.
PLEASE consider joining and supporting this effort. Together we CAN make a difference.
Sincerely,
Shawn Hood
WHS Boys' Basketball |
Art Daniels
WHS Girls' Basketball |
Nancy English
WHS Cheerleading |
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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.
Volunteer Opportunity: OMEA District Contest- March 2 & 3- we will need lots of volunteers. Find out more at our next meeting: Wednesday, February 7th at 7pm in the WHS Library.
It is never too late to
join
online and pay via credit card or download
pdf form
(check)
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PTA Reflections Award Ceremony - Sunday, Feb. 11
The Westlake PTA Reflections Award Ceremony will be held on Sunday, February
11th at 2:00 pm at the PAC at Westlake High School. We will be honoring students from all 7 of the schools in the district with entries in Visual Arts, Photography, Literature and Music Composition. All are welcome to attend!
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Green & White Revue 2018 - Important Dates
Feb 6 - 8: Multi purpose room - Act auditions
Feb 21: Info night
Mar 6 - 8: Rehearsals
Mar 9 - 10: 2018 Green & White Revue, 7p @WHS PAC
Auditions will be held February 6th-8th from 6-9 pm in the Multi Purpose Room at Westlake High School at the PAC.
Please
complete the online form and submit no later than Wednesday, January 31, 2018. You are choosing your tryout day and time when you signup. You will need to bring any music (either on a cd or usb) INCLUDING LYRICS TYPED OUT and any props you will need. There will be a piano available as well as a few music stands.
Need inspiration? Acts from previous years include, singing, dancing, improve, comedy skits, karate... be creative and show us what you got!
The Green & White Revue is open to any Westlake resident ages 3 to WHS Senior. Acts may include members outside of Westlake, but at least one member must be a Westlake resident.
If you have any questions, please contact the Green & White Revue committee via email: greenandwhiterevue@gmail.com
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WCPTA Programming Event - Dr. Casen DeMaria, Feb 16
Westlake Council of PTAs is excited to welcome Dr. Casen DeMaria! Dr. Casen will speak on staying healthy, for our kids and as parents, inside and out.
Dr. Casen will join us at the Board of Education building (the old Parkside) in the media room, Friday, February 16, from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Refreshments will be served.
Are you looking to stay healthy and keep your family healthy?
Join Dr. Casen DeMaria from The Drugless Doctors for this short and dynamic workshop on how our body works and what you can do to keep your body physically, chemically, and emotionally strong! Most people today are confused on what to do and are on information over-load, come uncover the missing puzzle pieces!
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Founders' Day 2018
Founders' Day is Coming! RSVP for our Celebration Today!
Founder's Day is the opportunity to recognize and thank individual PTA members who have really made a difference in our kids' lives.
Our dinner will be held on Thursday, February 15th at Wagner's of Westlake
6:00PM - Social Hour
7:00PM - Dinner
8:00PM - Award Presentation
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Connecting For Kids Winter Programming
Find attached the
2018 Winter flier which details all of the Connecting for Kids January, February and March programs.
Some of our upcoming Speaker Series programs include:
- Sleep Solutions
- Struggling to Learn
- Strategies for Controlling Emotions and Resisting Impulsive Behaviors
- Emotional Intensity in Gifted Children
- Help Me Talk! Strategies to Improve Communication
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Support LBMS PTA with these easy Rewards Programs!
Box Tops for Education
Heinen's Teaming Up For Education Giant Eagle "Apples for the Students" Program
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Westlake Baseball League - Registration & Pre-Season Camp
Registration is open for the 2018 Westlake Baseball League season for grades K-12. Registration ends March 31. Register BEFORE the March 31st dead line and save $20.
Westlake Baseball League Pre-Season Camp - March 14th, 19th & 21st
WBL Pre-Season Player Camp. This camp is free and ONLY for our PRE-REGISTERED Rookie, Minor, Major and Pony League players (grades 1-9 this year). Player Camp will be held at the Rocky River and Westlake Force complexes. You will be able to purchase optional baseball pants, belts and WBL apparel at this event. Discounted pricing at the pre-season camp only.
Westlake Youth Baseball Night with the Cleveland Monsters! March 24th
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Is your student interested in Science? Technology? Engineering? Math? Come spend an afternoon at the Engineering Challenges Carnival at Case Western Reserve University! This event is open for students Pre-K through 8th grade along with their families.
See attached flyer for more details.
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Supporting Families Affected by Parental Incarceration
Great opportunity presented by P.A.L.S. for families affected by parental incarceration. P.A.L.S is a non-profit trauma informed counseling resource (Paper, Art Therapy, Letting go, Self-Actualization).
See flier for complete details.
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Friends of Westlake Porter Public Library Annual Book Sale
The Friends of Westlake Porter Public Library Annual Book Sale will be held February 1-4 at the library, 27333 Center Ridge Road. Thousands of books, DVDs, and other items will be for sale. All proceeds benefit the library. There is an ongoing silent auction book sale now through February 4 in the library lobby. For more information, visit www.westlakelibrary.org.
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Flyer Connection
Link Ink
expands to DIS & LBMS for the 2017-2018 school year, beginning in January and April.
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Important Dates:
January 30: Students and staff will be participating in a School Safety Lockdown Drill
January 30: Counselors meeting with 8th graders re: scheduling
February 2: National Scripps School Spelling Bee, LBMS
February 2: WDAB Spaghetti Dinner and W Shop Opening
February 2-5: WHS Scheduling for 8th graders
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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 Monday 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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