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FROM MR. MILLER
We are excited to begin another quarter here at DIS! With the second quarter recently coming to an end you should have received your child's report card on Friday. If you did not receive a report card please contact the main office (440.835.5494).
Students Demonstrate Empathy:
DIS staff have been working with students on the virtue of empathy. Each homeroom teacher identified a student who has exemplified this quality. These students received a certificate and were recognized in front of the entire grade level. I'd like to congratulate the following students for standing out as leading examples of this virtue!
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Cara Carson
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Avery Douglas
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Vinne Boccardi
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Allison Granzier
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Savannah Hindi
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Mairin Kilroy
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Emily Monachino
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Jenna Spieth
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Sarah Peer
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Grace Sugaski
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Larissa Krantz
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Connor Tobin
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Rocco DeVito
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Adam Abdeljalil
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Jayden Hess
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Gabby Cutter
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Josh Turk
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Michael Labenz
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Ireland Shea
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Maddy Berry
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Halle Stephens
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Exciting Art News:
Due to her incredible work in art class, DIS student Melaina Zupan has been selected to have her work on display at the Young People's Art Exhibition sponsored by the Ohio Art Education Association in Columbus, Ohio. Melaina was one of 130 students chosen from across the state of Ohio. We are incredibly proud of her accomplishment!
Read-A-Thon:
Remember that our PTA Read-A-Thon fundraiser continues through February 2nd! Please assist your son/daughter to find sponsors and encourage them to read! At the time of this write-up (1/25) we have raised over $5,000. Please CLICK HERE
to get started!
Nicholas Miller
Principal, Dover Intermediate
440-835-5494
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FROM DIANE JORDANGER, OUR PTA PRESIDENT
If you are having trouble signing into the READ-A-THON website to donate, please use this corrected link below.
https://www.read-a-thon.com/school/Dover-Intermediate-School_19058
Hi Everyone,
READ-A-THON FUNDRAISER UPDATE!
- WAY TO GO!! We have reached 25% of our goal - $5, 000! The students have earned their donuts! Our goal is to raise $20,000 by having the students get sponsors for them to read.
- YOU NEED TO HAVE SPONSORS TO EARN MONEY. Have you sponsored a DIS Student? We are requesting that each student try to raise $40 in sponsors.
- WHAT WILL THE MONEY RAISED GO TO? Funds raised with READ-A-THON will be used to better the technology resources at DIS, as well as be distributed amongst PTA committees.
- The fundraiser runs thru February 2nd.
- If you know of a business that would like to support the READ-A-THON they may click here. Their business advertisement/logo could be seen over 25,000 times! SPREAD THE WORD!
- PLEASE ASSIST your student in getting sponsors and ENCOURAGE your students to articipate. Raising money is difficult, when you can do it by getting kids to read, everyone wins!
- Should you have any questions please contact Lori Negron at lmn4@wowway.com.
Our Star Players for the months of December & January are Joe McGrevey, Jill Minerd, Patrick Mahoney, Tyler Yarian and Rebecca Baker. Joe, Jill, Patrick and Tyler are the custodial staff at DIS and they do an amazing job of helping PTA out with so many things that go above and beyond the call of duty. Rebecca Baker, the brave assistant that help to clean out the PTA storage area! THANK YOU ALL!
The vivarium (left) is being used by students working with their science teachers experimenting with soil. If you are in the building visiting, check it out!
DIS's February PTA Meeting will be held Thursday, February 8th at DIS at 8:30AM.
Although it will be a morning meeting we will be going out in the evening. Venue/Time to be announced. We will keep you posted.
Stay warm & have a great week, Diane
Diane Jordanger
DIS PTA President 2017-18
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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"
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!
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Cookies and Cocoa
The Dover Intermediate PTA will provide cookies and cocoa to all students during their lunch period on February 14th. We are looking for parents to provide Oreo cookies and to help serve the cookies and cocoa. Please drop off cookies (OREO COOKIES ONLY) to the Dover Intermediate office by the end of day on February 13th. Thank you for your help!
Sign up here!
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ATTENTION 5
th
GRADE PARENTS!
It's time to put on your nominating hats! We're looking for awesome people to take on roles with DIS PTA for next school year. A description of the roles, as well as a nomination form, can be found
here
. ALL nominations will be taken into consideration.
Being part of the PTA is an excellent way to be involved at DIS. We'd love for you to share your talents with us!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 Jan. and Apr.
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Important Dates:
Tuesday, 1/30
: Favorite Athlete Day (think Olympics)
Wednesday, 1/31: Hero vs. Villain Day (again, no masks or weapons please)
Friday, 2/2: Scrabble Day (Wear a shirt with a giant letter to make words with your friends throughout the day.)
Friday, 2/2: WDAB Spaghetti Dinner, 4-7p @WHS
Thurs, 2/8: PTA Meeting, 8:30a
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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 Sunday 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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