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From Our Principal
I hope all of our students enjoyed a nice long weekend! I can't believe it but this is the last full week of 1
st
quarter! First quarter ends on October 26
th
which is just a week from Thursday! Students and teachers are working hard to make sure the quarter wraps up successfully! As you check your student's grades on PowerSchool, please do not hesitate to be in touch with teachers, guidance counselors or administrators if you have any questions or would like input as to your student's progress as we finish this quarter! The more we all work together, the better!
I seem to have more reminders for all of you each week! Some of these you saw last week and some are new. Here we go:
- Girls Basketball Tryouts are scheduled for today, October 16, and tomorrow, October 17, here at LBMS. 7th grade tryouts are from 4:00pm-5:30pm and 8th grade tryouts are from 5:30pm-7:00pm.
- The Westlake Council of PTA's Food & Toiletry Drive is THIS WEEK! LBMS is collecting Peanut Butter & Jelly. Please have your student turn their donation in to their homeroom teacher!
- Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for November 16 and November 20. Teams will be in touch to sign up for these conferences!
- Is your student interested in Academic Challenge? The first Academic Challenge meeting will take place on Friday, October 20from 3:30pm-4:30pm in the LBMS Library!
- Our first school dance is this Friday, October 20from 7:00pm-9:00pm! Tickets will be on sale during lunches this week. This dance is being put on by our student council. Any questions? Please contact our student council, Mrs. Latkowski, at latkowski@wlake.org.
- Attention any student interested in ski and snowboard club this year...There is a mandatory meeting on Sunday, Oct. 22nd at 2:30 at the BOE in the Parkside Auditorium. Interested students AND a parent MUST attend. See the school website under "clubs" for the ski and snowboard club page for additional information.
- There is a Washington, D.C. parent information meeting TOMORROW, Tuesday, October 17, at 6:30pm here in the LBMS cafeteria. At this meeting, you will be given the finalized itinerary, cost, payment schedule, and important information regarding the trip. Our tour guides from Nowak Tours will be here to answer any questions as well. Please plan on attending!
Lastly,
On September 5, the entire student body heard a presentation entitled "Start with Hello" from the Sandy Hook Promise Foundation courtesy of the LBMS Student Council. Today, students will have team assemblies for the second part of this series. This presentation is entitled "Say Something".
We will be discussing how to recognize warning signs, signals and threats of potential violence and the importance of taking action by telling a trusted adult. As a parent/caregiver, we know it can be hard to know how your child is feeling. Today, many teens and adolescents turn to print, video and online channels to express themselves, their thoughts and hopes, and their anxieties and personal feelings. Some even go as far as hinting at hurting them self or someone else. Their friends and peers are the eyes and ears of a school and community, and may see and hear these communications, but may not always understand or know what to do with that information. Say Something teaches all of this. We encourage you to talk to your child about Say Something and share what they have learned. Not only will this conversation help you learn to recognize any signs in your own child's expressions, but it demonstrates to them that you also take this subject seriously and can be one of the trusted adults your child turns to if they suspect someone may need help. For more information on Say Something, please visit:
http://www.sandyhookpromise.org
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I hope everyone has a great week! As always, please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions, comments, or concerns!
Amanda K. Musselman
Principal
Lee Burneson Middle School
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LBMS Fall Dance - Friday, October 20th
We will have our LBMS fall dance on Friday, October 20th 7:00-9:00 p.m.! The theme is Night in Neon, so if students choose, they can wear black or neon clothing, but that's not required! There's a lot of dancing, so I would recommend leaving jackets and warm clothing at home. Tickets will be $5 in advance (sold during lunch periods Mon. 9/16- Fri. 9/20) or $7 at the door. Pizza, candy, and pop will be sold at the dance for $1-$2, so come hungry. Drop off and pick up will be at the back entrance. Students need to be picked up promptly at 9:00 p.m. Note: For security reasons, this dance is for LBMS students only.
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Mrs. Romeo and Mrs. Horne would again like to thank those of you who have
participated in completing our needs assessment. We reviewed the data that we collected from parents, teachers, and students. The following were identified as being the most important:
- Improving Self-Esteem
- Stress Management
- Managing Feelings & Developing Self-Control
- Improving communication skills & ability to express thoughts and feelings
- Developing effective time management & study skills
- Planning/options for high school and beyond
We are using the information to plan our classroom guidance curriculum and our small group interventions, for not only this year, but next year as well.
Next month, both Mrs. Horne and Mrs. Romeo will be addressing time management and study skills/learning styles. This will be a timely issue, as we are rounding the end of the first quarter, so students are aware of where they need to improve academically.
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LBMS Academic Challenge begins
Friday, October 20th
from 3:30-4:30
In the Media Center.
Do you like trivia?
We compete in quiz tournaments about history, science, literature, and general knowledge!
For more information, email packis@wlake.org
or visit
the LBMS Website - under Clubs & Activities - Academic Challenge
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LBMS Volleyball Championship Season
The 8th grade Volleyball team, under the leadership of Coach Mick Mental, won the SWC Championship last weekend to bring to a close an amazing season. After finishing the regular season with a winning 13-3 record, they dominated Amherst, Olmsted Falls and Avon in the tournament to bring home the Championship!
The 7th grade Volleyball team, led by first year Coach Jacki Bodnar, finished the regular season undefeated at home, with a record of 14-2 and earning the 2nd seed in the SWC tournament. They defeated several strong contenders to face Olmsted Falls in the Championship match, but ultimately fell short.
8th Grade Team: Sia Bavishi, Emily Bednar, Sophia Devito, Maddie Gentzel, ME Hargett, Marie Hirz, Lexi Hlavin, Heidi Pirnat, Morgan Rogers, Cadence Shea, Cami Whitesell, Katie Whitesell, Lucia Zupan
7th Grade Team: Macy Brennan, Kaitlyn Campbell, Alyssa Carman, Allie Chang, Ally DeSapri, Abbey Flannery, Natasha Garlauskas, McKenzie Heil, Greta Kronz, Anika Norris, Sam Wohleber, Alex Youshak
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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, November 15th at 7pm in the WHS Library. But don't wait until then to get involved:
Join us this Thursday, October 19th at 7pm in the PAC for our Fall Instrumental Concert
Volunteer Now
- We still have a few slots to fill. 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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Westlake Demons Athletic Boosters
Winter Concession Sign Up
Funds realized through the sale of concessions at home sporting events will go to fund ALL sports at WHS and LBMS. We are asking that ALL Winter 2017-2018 athlete families work at least two, 2 hour shifts, at any of the
games listed on this calendar
. Your help is the cornerstone to the success of our efforts and we truly appreciate your willingness to help! Go Demons!!
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Any student interested in ski and snowboard club this year, there is a mandatory meeting on Sunday, Oct. 22nd at 2:30 at the BOE in the Parkside Auditorium. Interested students AND a parent MUST attend.
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"Locked House, Unlocked Home" Internet Safety Program
The Westlake Police Department is offering a free internet safety seminar for parents on Thursday Oct. 19th at the Westlake Rec Center.
The presentation will be an introduction into internet safety for parents of children of all ages. The internet is an amazing tool when used correctly. The presentation will provide parents tools they can use to keep their children safe while online.
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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 Council of PTAs
News
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.
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Is it Really Bullying?, Tuesday, October 17 at 6:30 pm, Roosevelt Elementary School, Lakewood
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Support LBMS PTA with these easy Rewards Programs!
Box Tops for Education
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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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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Flyer Connection
Trunk or Treat at Westlake United Methodist Church on Oct. 29. Fun for the whole family.
Westlake Recreation Department hosts youth basketball leagues. Register by Oct. 22 for kindergarten and youth basketball leagues, and Nov. 19 for high school league.
University of Akron Women In Engineering Program - October 21.
Complete Details.
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Important Dates:
Oct 17 - DC Parent Meeting, 6:30p
Oct 20 - LBMS Dance
Oct 27 & 28 - LBMS Fall Play @ PAC
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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 Monday 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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