Student Spotlight:
Congratulations to Christian Harrison and Helen Willmer for winning the DIS yearbook design contest! Christian and Helen will have their designs featured on the front and back of the yearbook for the 2017-2018 school year. Thank you to all students who submitted their amazing designs, making the selection process a difficult one!
DIS Virtues:
On Monday, March 5th we will have an assembly to recognize students that have exemplified the virtue of integrity over the past month. Our teachers have been encouraging students to "do the right thing, even when no one is looking" and our students responded with outstanding behavior. This week, we will also introduce our next virtue, responsibility.
Internet Safety:
Over the past several weeks the Westlake Police Department has offered our students an internet safety course after school. On Thursday, March 1st our students graduated from the course. We are very excited to collaborate with the city to support our students on this valuable topic. A huge thank you to the following Westlake Police Officers:
Scott Fortkamp
Keenan Cook
Kendra Yurgionas
Dawn Eagleeye
Tyler Doerr
Anthony LaVolopa
Dennis Funari (and his Belgian Shepherd "Cash")
Amanda Hamilton
3/6
- LBMS Curriculum Night for incoming 7th grade students (6:30; LBMS Cafeteria)
3/9 - 3/10
- Green & White Revue
3/16
- Dollar for Scholars (WHS)
3/21
- Art Show (during school day)
3/22
- End of Q3
Nicholas Miller
Principal, Dover Intermediate
440-835-5494
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The goal of the Westlake City Schools is to provide an inclusive and safe environment for everyone on our campuses.
We want to assure our school families and the Westlake community that our district Safety Committee, which includes staff, administration and parents, continually meets with first responders to review policies and procedures. In light of recent events in our area and around the country, we are revisiting conversations. In addition to future plans, we've identified actions we can take immediately.
One immediate addition to our routine are daily visits by Westlake Police Department officers to our elementary buildings. While we have School Resource Officers assigned to our high school, middle school and intermediate school, we do not have a daily presence at our elementary schools. Working in partnership with the Westlake Police, officers are stopping at elementary buildings during their daily patrols and walking the halls. The goal is to provide a more visible police presence at our buildings, while giving staff and students a more personal interaction with the people behind the badge.
There is no single solution to school safety. Through the combined efforts of our families, staff and first responders, we will continue to review and improve our practices. We want to remind our school families that we are all part of the solution, and if you see something, say something.
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Westlake Council of PTAs is excited to welcome Dr. Lisa Damour to our community!
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Dr. Damour, New York Times bestselling author of
"Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls through the Seven Transitions Into Adulthood",
provides realistic balanced expertise and advice on children, both
girls and boys
,
and the journey in raising them.
Lisa Damour, Ph.D. is a psychologist, author, teacher, speaker, and consultant who directs Laurel School's Center for Research on Girls, writes the monthly Adolescence column for the Well Family section of the New York Times, is a regular contributor at CBS News, and serves as a Senior Advisor to the Schubert Center for Child Studies at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Damour draws on years of clinical experience and the latest research to provide sound, practical guidance to parents, teachers, and advocates.
We are proud to provide this valuable program free of charge, thanks to your support of the fundraising efforts of Westlake Council of PTAs this year.
Mark your calendars to join us for this phenomenal presentation Monday, April 23 at the Westlake
High School Performing Arts Center
. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Presentation begins at 7:00 p.m.
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Westlake Music Boosters Thanks You!
We would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to all the parent and student volunteers who helped out this past weekend at the District OMEA band competition. We could not have done it without you.
Congratulations to all our bands and choirs on their great success at OMEAs!
Please join us at our next meeting: Wednesday, March 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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DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS -
Dodgeball game, Basketball game and more!
Friday, March 16, 6:00 pm, WHS
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Dollars for Scholars is a fun evening for all ages! First, enjoy a NEW Local Heroes Dodgeball Game featuring Westlake Police, Fire, and Westlake City Schools Staff! Next, watch Westlake High School Seniors challenge Westlake City Schools Staff in the annual Dollars for Scholars basketball game!
Presented by Westlake Council of PTAs, Dollars for Scholars raises funds to provide scholarships for Westlake High School graduating seniors. Last year, ten $1,000 scholarships were given by Westlake Council of PTAs.
Doors open at 6:00 pm. The dodgeball game starts at 6:30 pm; the basketball game starts at 7:30 pm. Additionally, there are raffle drawings (including one for a $1,000 cash prize), children's activities, concessions and more.
Are you a Local Hero?
We are looking for Local Heros to join our Dodgeball Game. We are looking for all Police, Fire, FBI, Military, Coast Guard, and many more who are in Westlake to join us! Contact Delicia to join the game, delicia.ostrowski@yahoo.com
Donations Needed!
Donations of raffle baskets or single items are needed. Donation ideas include gift cards, sports items, cosmetics/skin care products, jewelry, candy, and wine. Please contact Liz Pirnat (liz@pirnat.com or 216-374-8945) with donations. All donations are due by Thursday, March 1st.
Ticket are on Sale!
Game wristbands are $5.00. Raffle tickets for $1,000 Cash Prize Raffle are $5.00. Contact your PTA unit Council Representatives. Checks are payable to Westlake Council of PTAs.
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Westlake Council of PTAs Spring Fundraisers
Announcing Spirit Day at SkyZone - Friday March 23
Please show the
attached flyer
or bring it with you to SkyZone on Friday, March 23 from 12pm - 4pm.
Funds raised go towards programming sponsored by Westlake Council of PTAs.
The event is open to anyone. Suggested time are PreK-4th grade from 12pm-2pm; 5th - 12th grade from 2pm - 4pm.
No advanced purchase.
Announcing Westlake's Spring Fever Run!
Get out and enjoy a return to spring on Saturday, April 15th by participating in the Spring Fever run. The Westlake Kiwanis will also be hosting their annual Pancake Breakfast.
Fill out the attached form and mail it in or visit here
to register. Make sure you check off the PTA and earn funds for some amazing new programming.
Questions on either event? Contact Jessica Kim at 216.548.0948
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Connecting For Kids Winter Programming
Please
click this link
to find our
March flier
which includes the following programs:
- Help Me Talk! Strategies to Improve Communication, Wednesday, March 7, 6:30 pm, Lakewood Public Library, 15425 Detroit Ave.
- Elementary Experiences: Ballet, Saturday, March 10, Sessions begin at 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm, Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd.
Click here to access the Autism: Your Questions Answered panel event flier featuring Thomas Frazier, PhD, Chief Science Officer of Autism Speaks; Beth Mishkind Roth, MSSA, LISW-S, Autism Patient Navigator, University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital; and Joseph P. Stram, Grandparent of a young adult with autism and Milestones Board Member.
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Calling at girls who will be 4
th
, 5
th
, 6
th
, 7
th
or 8
th
graders during NEXT year's school year!
Interested in having some fun while playing and learning the game of Volleyball? We are excited to announce that the Westlake Rec Center has teamed with a few DIS and LBMS moms to bring a league to Westlake. Games will be held at the rec center on Saturdays beginning in June. Practices will be held once-a-week on Monday evenings. Volunteer coaches are needed. For more information on how to sign up, call the Westlake Rec Center or visit the Spring Rec Gazette.
Signups begin March 12! Practices start mid-May.
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Westlake Girls Softball - 2018!
Registration is Now Open!
Join us this summer for Girls Softball - Register online at westlakegirlssoftball.org at the discounted rate! Registration price increases after 3/18/18 - so register today!
COACH-PITCH * KID-PITCH * FASTPITCH
The Westlake Girls Softball Association is designed to promote an exciting, friendly, and competitive environment for all girls to enjoy the game of softball. Our goal is to inspire the girls by promoting their softball talents, teaching and developing the fundamentals and teamwork, and providing an environment that is fun for all.
Our WGSA recreation league is intended to provide a safe and friendly sporting environment and is a great way for your child to be a part of a team atmosphere and develop new and long lasting friendships. It is an introduction to the sport of softball and offers a relaxed environment. We offer divisions from Grades K-12.
Thank you! And we'll see you all out on the softball fields this summer!
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Westlake Baseball League - Registration & Pre-Season Camp
Registration is open for the 2018 Westlake Baseball League season for grades PreK-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.
*EVERYONE INVITED!* Westlake Youth Baseball Night with the Cleveland Monsters! March 24th
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Westlake Historical Society upcoming events
March 8 - Membership Meeting at Westlake Rec Center at 7:00PM. William Krause will be speaking on the Lilly Weston House, the c. 1844 Sandstone house on Center Ridge Road in Westlake.
April 21 - Saturday from 9:00 to 4:00 annual spring yard sale at the Clague Museum.
Save the dates: "This Place Matters" Photo Shoot at Lilly Weston house, 27946 Center Ridge Road, Wednesday May 23, 7:00 pm;
"Digging Dover: Hidden History of Westlake" tours. Three tours are planned for Saturday June 23, and a sunrise tour on Sunday June 24;
Clague Museum - first open house of the spring season Sunday 4/8 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.check website for additional dates.
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Flyer Connection
Westlake Recreation Department provides After Hours Bash for grades 5-6 on March 9.
Westlake Recreation March Madness for grades 3-8. Registration deadline is March 18.
Kids learn what they love in a Classroom Antics Tech Camp by developing video games, creating stop-motion animation movies, producing videos, coding computer programs, modding with Minecraft or engineering LEGO robots. Register kids ages 7-14.
Berea PTA Council is hosting a
Family Resource Fair
March 10 for children of all abilities and ages.
Link Ink
expands to DIS & LBMS for the 2017-2018 school year, beginning in April.
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Important Dates:
Mar 6
- LBMS Curriculum Night for incoming 7th grade students (6:30; LBMS Cafeteria)
Mar 8 - PTA Meeting, 8p
Mar 9 & 10
- Green & White Revue
Mar 16 - Dollars for Scholars
Mar 21
- Art Show (during school day)
Mar 22
- End of Q3
Mar 23 - SkyZone Fundraiser
Apr 15 - Spring Fever Run
Apr 23 - Dr. Lisa Damour, 7p - WHS PAC
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