We are just 2 weeks away from the end of 3rd quarter and 3 weeks away from spring break! Please review your child's grades on PowerSchool and do not hesitate to be in touch with me, your child's counselor, or your child's teacher(s) as we strive to end 3rd quarter successfully for each student!
Six students from LBMS advanced to state qualifier of You Be the Chemist. 1,650 qualifying exams were graded from 6 local middle schools. Of that, 28 students were asked to participate in the state qualifier. 3 of our students have now qualified for the state challenge! Neige DeAngelis was the champion of the qualifier competition, Anusha Bangalore came in 3rd place in the qualifier competition and Alexa Higgs came in 6th place in the qualifier competition and is an alternate for the state challenge. The state challenge will be held on Saturday, April 14 that 12:00 pm in Toledo, OH. Congratulations!!!
Here is a list of important dates and reminders:
- 8th Grade Curriculum Night -The parents of incoming 8th graders are invited to attend an 8th grade curriculum night on Thursday, March 15 at 6:30pm in the LBMS Cafeteria. We will go over your student's course selection sheet for next year and really focus on placement in to our advanced and accelerated courses. A separate school messenger will be sent to remind you of this night. All information for scheduling of courses for next year, including the process of placement in to advanced courses, can be found here. 7th grade students will be coming home with their course selection sheet this Friday, March 16th.
- State of the Schools - The annual State of the Schools meeting will be held on March 19 at 6:00pm in the WHS PAC.
- Open Forum - There will be an open forum regarding the possibility of a new 7-12 Drug Testing Policy for students participating in extracurricular activities on Tuesday, March 20 at 6:30pm in the LBMS Cafeteria. Superintendent, Mr.Goggin, and Athletic Director, Mr.Cipollone, will be leading this forum. More information will be sent out via School Messenger.
- Washington, D.C. - Just a reminder that the remaining balance of $174.00 is due on March 29, 2018. The Emergency Data Sheet (p. 9-10), and Authorization to Consent to Treatment of a Minor (p. 11) sheets are also due on March 29. A separate school messenger will be sent out by Mr. Barre to remind you of this closer to the date. All forms are available on the LBMS website and we will send additional forms home with the students.
- A Civil Encounter- The 8th grade end of unit enrichment activity, A Civil Encounter, previously known as "The Cotillion", is scheduled for Friday, May 18. A separate school messenger will be sent to parents the week of March 19 with detailed information.
- AIR Dates - It's hard to believe that testing is right around the corner! I will send this information out again after spring break via School Messenger but did want to make you aware that AIR testing dates have been set. They are as follows:
7th Grade ELA- Thursday, April 12 & Tuesday, April 17
8th Grade ELA- Friday, April 13 & Wednesday, April 18
7th Grade Math - Tuesday, April 24 and Thursday, April 26
8th Grade Math - Monday, April 23 and Wednesday, April 25
8th Grade Science - Tuesday, May 1st
Amanda Musselman
Principal, LBMS
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DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS
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! LBMS Staff players include Taylor Ratliff and
Chris Milano!
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.
Purchase tickets during lunch!
Dollars for Scholars tickets will be available for purchase during lunch at DIS, LBMS, or WHS on Thursday March 15 and Friday March 16.
A PTA representative will be at lunch times to handle transactions.
- Admission wristbands are $5. (kids age 2 and under are free.)
- Tickets for the $1,000 Cash Prize Raffle are $5.
- Bead necklaces are $1.
Please make checks payable to Westlake Council of PTAs.
Donations Needed for Silent Auctions and Raffles!
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 Wednesday, March 15th.
Volunteers Needed!
We need volunteers to make this a great event!
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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
Westlake Music Boosters is looking forward to Music a la Mode which will be held on Saturday, May 12th this year! For many years, we have offered a raffle that raises significant funds to support ALL music programs in the Westlake City Schools from grades K-12.
Right now, we are working to gather items and we hope you will help! Themed gift baskets are welcome! We know it's not always possible to put together a whole gift basket, so perhaps you can contribute by donating a gift card to an area business or an individual item that kids or an adult would enjoy such as a game, toy, craft, or jewelry. Sport items or tickets are always a big hit as well. Previous year's basket themes include Cleveland Sports, movie night, craft kits, yoga, games, picnic basket, grilling items, summer fun, and more. Maybe you have unopened Christmas gifts in your closets that would make great donations for the raffle! If you have a basket, gift card or item to donate, please contact Amy Mogyordy at
216-402-7318. Items will be collected through the end of April.
And don't forget to join us at our next meeting:
Wednesday, April 11 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 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:
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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Girls Softball Umpires Needed!
The Westlake Recreation Center is looking for people interested in umpiring girls softball games this summer. Pay rate is $18 a person per game and scheduling is flexible. You must be 14 years or older by June 3rd, 2018 to participate. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Amanda Petrasek at apetrasek17@sjastudents.org by April 14th, 2018.
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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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Calling at girls who will be 4
th
, 5
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, 6
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, 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 is Invited!* Westlake Youth Baseball Night with the Cleveland Monsters! March 24th
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Westlake Historical Society upcoming events
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
Tech Corps spring break app development workshop for grades 6-8 on April 7.
Westlake Recreation
March Madness for grades 3-8. Registration deadline is March 18.
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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.
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Link Ink
expands to DIS & LBMS for the 2017-2018 school year, beginning in April.
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Important Dates:
Mar 16 - Dollars for Scholars
Mar 23 - SkyZone Fundraiser
Apr 15 - Spring Fever Run
Apr 23 - Dr. Lisa Damour, 7p - WHS PAC
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