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From Our PTA President
Hi Everyone,
Are you enjoying these last HOT days? 90 and sunny isn't what we expect for the first
weekend of fall in Ohio. I'll take it!
DISC had an amazing start last week with attendance at 80!!!! Thank you to our guest speaker,
Westlake City Councilwoman, Lynda Appel and our community service chairs, Ginny Krouse and Dawn Evans. The students had a blast!
There is still time to help the hurricane victims as the deadline for collections has been extended. Please be sure to read the DISC section below .
Thank you to everyone who came Thursday, September 14th to the first PTA meeting. Many of us are new to our roles this year and just finding our ground. The discussions were insightful. Two questions brought up were:
Q. Where can we get calendar information?
A. Calendar Information:
DIS office staff is in the process of uploading the DIS calendar to the
District Website
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Q. How do we download the school calendar to devices?
A. Website Instructions:
The District is preparing instructions for downloading school calendar(s) to your device(s).
We will post them once received.
If anyone has questions, please email us at
DISPTA@wlake.org
. If we don't have the answer for you, we can certainly help you find it!
Have a fantastic week!
Best,
Diane
Diane Jordanger
DIS PTA President 2017-18
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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.
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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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DISC Invites You to Take the Box Tops Challenge
Help us help DIS by taking the Box Tops Challenge! Each Box Top is worth 10 cents.
Our goal is to collect 10,000 Box Tops for DIS this year. Students who complete the challenge will be entered to win a grand prize (value dependent on the number of students who participate). The student who collects the most Box Tops will receive a certificate and prize that's equivalent in value to the grand prize.
Are you ready?!
1. Look in your pantry/cabinets for Box Tops. Clip them.
2. Check out
this list
and purchase the products you like. Clip the Box Tops.
3. Fill in
this sheet
with Box Tops. Print more sheets if necessary. Each sheet = one entry toward winning the grand prize!
4. Turn your sheets in to the Main Office by Friday, October 27.
5. Invite your DIS friends to take the challenge. The more participants we get, the bigger the grand prize!
Winners will be announced in early November.
Thanks for your support!
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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
.
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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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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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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WCPTA Skating Party - October 12
Calling all K-6 students
at Bassett, Dover, Hilliard, Holly Lane & Dover Intermediate Schools!
Please join us October 12, 2017 from 9:45 am - 11:45 am
Rocky River Hamilton Rink,
21018 Hilliard Blvd
$5.00 Admission (cash only)
Skate rental $3.50 (optional)
**This is not a dropoff event* Adult supervision required!
Questions? Contact Heather Hargett or
Molly Jones
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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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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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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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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:
September 29 - Homecoming Parade (5:30p) and Football Game (7p)
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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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