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From Our Principal
It's hard to believe that it is already homecoming week! Homecoming week here at LBMS means SPIRIT WEEK! Below is the schedule for this week.
As you'll see below, Thursday the 28th is also School Picture Day! The online ordering link was sent to you via School Messenger at the beginning of last week and will be sent to you again tomorrow. Students will also come home with a paper copy of the ordering form tomorrow!
8th grade parents:
Your student should've brought home a Washington, D.C. parent letter this past Friday detailing the itinerary and price of the trip. As the letter stated, there will be an informational meeting about this trip on Tuesday, October 17th at 6:30pm here at LBMS. We hope to see you there!
We're looking forward to a fun week here at LBMS as we celebrate spirit week and gear up for the homecoming game on Friday!
Have a great week!
Amanda K. Musselman
Principal
Lee Burneson Middle School
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From Our PTA President
Dear LBMS families and staff,
Our first PTA meeting was enjoyable - we got a lot of business taken care of, met new people, and had interesting discussions. Please consider attending our next meeting on
Tuesday, October 10 at 7 pm in the media center at LBMS. Upcoming initiatives include the Food and Toiletries Drive the week of October 16-20. More to come on that!
Check out the Rewards Programs section below - these are easy and almost effortless ways to support LBMS PTA!
Have a great week!
Kim Mather
LBMS PTA President
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Mrs. Romeo and Mrs. Horne would like to thank those of you who have participated in completing our needs assessment. Over the next few weeks we will be going through all the data received from the parent/guardian, staff and student surveys. Once the data has been compiled we will share some of the concerns presented and our prospective plan for addressing these areas.
Mrs. Romeo and Mrs. Horne have already started classroom guidance for this year! By next week all teams will have seen their counselor in the classroom. Both counselors have administered a needs assessment to the students so that we can gain their perspective, since we are here for them! Mrs. Romeo has been introducing herself to her 7th graders and Mrs. Horne did some introspection questions and team building activities. The counselors do try to get into the classrooms at least once a month and the needs assessments will help influence some of our topics.
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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 will be raffling off 3 $10 gift cards to Panera for anybody that joins the PTA before October 2nd. Hurry and join now!
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Attention all LBMS students interested in Math Club!
Math Madness will begin on Tuesday, October 3rd in the Lee Burneson Computer Lab C112 after school. The timed competition will begin at 3:40 and lasts 30 minutes.
Team members can join at any time! The Math Club Pay to Participate fee of $35 can now be paid online using the EZ Pay system.
Participation in math contests can sharpen students' skills, and give them an activity to pursue goals for themselves and their team!
To sign up or if you have any questions, please e-mail math club advisor
Lisa Zollos.
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Do you like science? Are you a builder? If so, then come to one of the Sign-Up/Info
nights and join Science Olympiad! The Westlake Science Olympiad program is for 7-12 grade students.
Everyone interested in joining Science Olympiad should attend one of the sign-up/info night sessions at the WHS Field House. The Field House is the stand-alone building on the WHS campus between the high school and the football stadium.
These sign-up and info nights will be an open house format:
9/26 Tue 6:30 - 8:00 pm
9/27 Wed 6:30 - 8:00 pm
9/28 Thu 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Please email
Laura Lathem, Science Olympiad Coach, with any questions.
For more information, check out the I
nfo Sheet.
23 Events
6 Science/Technology Disciplines
1 Westlake
Are you in?
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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.
Our next meeting is
Tuesday, October 10th at 7pm in the WHS Library. But don't wait until then to get involved:
Volunteer Now
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We still have a few slots to fill for homecoming weekend. Saturday is especially challenging as we are committed to running the stand until 5:30. If you are a parent of middle school student, we could really use you for a few short hours. Feel free to recruit a friend or neighbor to join you!
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As the new Career Shadow Facilitator at Westlake High School, I would like to extend an invite to all parents to be a part of the career exploration experience for Westlake High School students.
There are three opportunities for parents and the community to get involved:
- Career Shadowing offers the students an experience at your place of employment. This can be a half or full day experience. The student would shadow you and/or your colleagues and become aware of the daily activities of a specific career.
- As a Career Speaker, you would come to Westlake High School and speak with a group of students that have an interest in your career field.
- Lastly, you may allow a group of students to come to your place of employment for a Field Trip to tour and speak with various employees.
Exploring careers allows students to make better, informed decisions about their future. If you would like to be involved, please contact me at kronzb@wlake.org with your name, career field, company name, address and phone number. My goal is to establish a comprehensive database that I can use for our students. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Career Development Specialist
Westlake High School
440-250-1028
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Support LBMS PTA with these easy Rewards Programs!
- LBMS collects Box Tops - those $.10 little labels really add up!! Clip and send them in with your name and homeroom. A drawing will be held in November for those who turn in Box Tops by the end of October.
Heinen's Teaming Up For Education
- Each school year, register your Heinen's Shopping Card in the "Teaming Up for Education" program. Select LBMS when you register your card and the PTA will earn a percentage of your purchases.
- You can register online or stop at the Customer Service Desk the next time you shop, or call the Customer Relations department at 1-855-475-2300 ext. 2337.
Giant Eagle "Apples for the Students" Program
Register your Giant Eagle Advantage card - each purchase at Giant Eagle, Market District and GetGo earns points that turn into cash for LBMS.
- Visit www.gianteagle.com/AFTS and sign in or a create a new account to register your Giant Eagle Advantage card number.
- Enter the LBMS School ID - 2468
- Encourage your family and friends to register!
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Calling all artists! The theme for this year's National PTA Reflections program is
"Within Reach". Entries are accepted in the following categories: Visual Arts, Photography, Literature, Dance Choreography, Film Production and Musical Composition. Please turn in the entries and entry form
to your school office by Monday November 6th. Rules for submissions are available here
. If you have any questions, please email Maureen Spring or Julie Meno.
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Homecoming Week Festivities! The Westlake Demons Athletic Boosters
The 2017 Homecoming Parade kicks off at 5:30pm this Friday, September 29, from LBMS and travels to WHS. At the conclusion of the parade join your friends at the
WDAB Homecoming Tailgate, which takes place directly in front of the stadium. Please join us for food and fun as we celebrate Westlake's Homecoming! Plus, enjoy Cider & Donuts compliments of the Westlake Alumni Association.
Be sure to follow WDAB on
Facebook and
Twitter for updates and information.
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Westlake Council of PTAs
News
Fall Fundraisers
Westlake Council of PTAs' fundraisers make it possible for us to provide programming for students and parents on current topics of interest. Here is information on our fall fundraisers:
Dean's Greenhouse: Now - October 31
Bring this flyer or mention that you are with Westlake Council of PTAs when you check-out. 25% of your purchase comes back to Westlake Council of PTAs.
Jewelry by Crystal Moon Designs: Now - December 1
Purchase unique silver bracelets and necklaces with Westlake charms (map; "W"; or the Westlake Demon mascot).
Details can be found here
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Thank you for your continued support! Please contact our Council Fundraising chair, Jessica Kim (jessicastraka@aol.com or 216.548.0948 ), with questions.
Programming Survey & Update
Westlake Council of PTAs' programming
has included a variety of topics in recent years, such as Love and Logic parenting seminars, Operation Medicine Cabinet, Hidden in Plain Sight, Screenagers screening and discussion, and How to Talk to Your Children about substance abuse.
It is the goal of the programming committee to bring events, discussions, and topics that are relevant, research based, and effective to our parents and students. We hope you will take a very
brief survey to let us know what topics you would like to be presented this year. Please contact the Council Programming chair,
Dawn Evans with questions.
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Understanding Your Child's Behavior, Friday, October 6 at 11:00 am, Middleburg Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library
Is it Really Bullying?, Tuesday, October 17 at 6:30 pm, Roosevelt Elementary School, Lakewood
Yoga Elementary Experiences, Saturday, October 7, Sessions at 1:00 and 2:30 pm, Lakewood Public Library, 15425 Detroit. Ave.
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National PTA seeks a theme for the 2019-20 Reflections program year
Please review the past themes included in the
attachment. Repeat themes will not be considered. Use the form to submit your theme ideas. Students may submit multiple entries; however, for each new entry, a form will have to be completed. Scan and email completed forms by October 27 to either
Maureen Spring or
Julie Meno.
The student who submits the winning entry at the National PTA level of judging will receive $100, and his or her theme will be presented at the Annual National PTA Convention.
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Are you ready for DEMON Lacrosse?
Westlake Youth Lacrosse will begin open registration on October 1st for all boys and girls in grades 2 - 8 who are interested in playing lacrosse this season! No previous playing experience necessary....just have a good attitude and be prepared to have some fun!
To learn more about our program and to download all registration information, visit our website. Look out for more DEMON events between now and the start of the season! Any questions contact Kevin Walz.
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Party at Porter
Westlake Porter Public Library is hosting an
after-hours adult event on Saturday, September 30, 2017 from 7-10 PM at the library. There will be music, food, drinks, entertainment, and basket raffles. Sponsors include Sibling Revelry, Sweet Basil, John Christ Winery, Si Senor and more. All proceeds benefit the library. Tickets are $30 -
buy here,
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Flyer Connection
Looking for something to do on NEOEA day? Bring the kids to
Kalahari. Enjoy perks of a discounted room plus extra waterpark play time. Stay one night or both. Rooms include waterpark admission for 4 for two days,
plus waived resort fee.
The Westlake Police Department has several slots open for Substitute School Crossing Guards to help children walking or riding their bikes to school safely and efficiently cross at marked intersections. We are searching for adults who can fill in either 1.5 hours prior to the start of school or 1.5 hours at dismissal time.
Learn more here
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Fall Respite Night
Friday October 6th Open to special needs kids and their siblings. Volunteers earn service hours.
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Important Dates:
Sept 28 - LBMS Picture Day
Sept 29 - Homecoming Parade and Football Game
Oct 10 - PTA Meeting, 7p
Oct 17 - DC Parent Meeting, 6:30p
Oct 20 - LBMS Dance
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