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From Our Principal
This past week at DIS we finished up our MAP testing for reading. This assessment will provide teachers with a baseline and allow us to monitor progress throughout the school year. Students will be tested again with MAP in the winter and spring.
Our first DISC (Dover Intermediate Service Club) meeting last week was a hit! It will be really exciting to see students get involved with service projects. They have already done an amazing job of collecting over 1,400 diapers for families affected by the hurricane in Texas!
This past Thursday we kicked off the annual magazine fundraiser with an assembly for students. You should have received a fundraising packet. If not, we have extras in the main office.
For fifth grade parents, if you plan to send your child on our annual outdoor education trip (Nuhop) next year, the money students raise this year will be taken off their total trip cost when they are in sixth grade.
Bus evacuation drills were completed this past week, and we are currently having new bleachers installed. So far, they look great! Also, student council applications have been submitted, so homeroom reps will be voted on very soon!
I also wanted to bring your attention to the fact that Leah Burke, a fourth grade teacher at Bassett Elementary, was recently nominated for the Life Changer of the Year award, sponsored by National Life Group. Since some of our students may have had Ms. Burke at the elementary level, I was hoping we could show our support by commenting, posting and retweeting. Here is the link, and the information has been shared on district social media. Congratulations to Ms. Burke!
Nicholas Miller
Principal, Dover Intermediate
440-835-5494
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From Our PTA President
Hi Everyone,
HAPPY OCTOBER! I'm so grateful for the cooler weather! The apple picking, fire pits,
& football! Get out that crock-pot
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The Beautification committee has been working in the vivarium (next to the library) and
it looks wonderful. Succulents, ferns, and herbs have been planted. Fall decorations
including pumpkins have been added as well. Be sure to check it out the next time you are
in the building.
Our Fall Magazine Fundraiser has kicked off! Please be sure to read the information below on how to participate.
The upcoming PTA meeting is a MORNING MEETING on October, 11th at 8:30AM. Hope
we see you there!
Have a fantastic week!
Best,
Diane
Diane Jordanger
DIS PTA President 2017-18
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The DIS PTA Magazine Fundraiser is Underway!
Students can sell print and digital magazines with several chances to win prizes by visiting
www.APmags.com/campaign. Follow the prompts to setup an online storefront (school code is DOVERINT). Send emails to family and friends to shop the online catalog. Back by popular demand, the top 3 homerooms in each grade with the most emails will receive a pig and be entered in the 20
th Annual Great Pig Race!
Every student with at least two orders by Tuesday, October 3rd will receive a mustache and entry into a drawing for 2 Kalahari passes. Turn in at least 4 orders by Friday, October 6th to win cash. Final turn in day is Tuesday, October 10th.
This is a great way to support the PTA and a chance for students to win fun prizes!
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Our next Service Club Meeting will be on Wednesday, October 11 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the DIS Library. If your child plans to attend the meeting, please sign up
here, so we can ensure a smooth dismissal process.
If your child missed the last meeting, s/he can still participate. Please contact
Ginny Krouse for handouts/details.
Sarah Rintamaki, Executive Director of
Connecting for Kids, will be at the meeting. She will talk about
Connecting for Kids, how it started and why. She will also discuss their kindness initiative for the month of October. We hope your child can make it.
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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
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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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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
- 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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"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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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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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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Travel Softball Tryouts
Date: Saturday, October 7, 2017
Sunday, October 8, 2017
Time: 10u - 9:00 am-10:30 am
12u - 10:30 am-12:00 pm
14u - 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Arrive 30 minutes prior to tryout time (girls only need to attend one tryout date)
Place: WHS Varsity Softball Field Complete Details.
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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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First Lego League
Is your daughter interested in
Engineering and Programming? First Lego League is looking to add 3-4 girls to our team (first come basis). Guided by two Coaches, FIRST LEGO League teams research a real-world problem such as food safety, recycling, energy, etc., and are challenged to develop a solution. They also must design, build, program a robot using LEGO MINDSTORMS®, then compete on a table-top playing field. Practices are held Sunday evenings and once a week before or after school, with the regional competition being held in December. Find out more here, or contact Brad Hall at 440-487-3748.
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Westlake Historical Society Heritage Home Program
On October 12, 2017, join us at 7:00 PM, at the Westlake Recreation Center Community Meeting Room to hear joint presentations about some of Westlake's century homes and about the Heritage Home Program of the Cleveland Restoration Society (CRS).
Will Krause, Westlake's Assistant Planning Director and Westlake Historical Society Historian will discuss the history of some of the city's century homes, many of which are for sale right now.
Margaret Lann, Programt Manager of the Heritage Home Programsm of the Cleveland Restoration Society (CRS) will inform Westlake residents of the wonderful services that are available to them due to the City of Westlake's continued participation in the Heritage Home Program. All you need to do is own a home in Westlake (or one of the neighboring communities that participate in the program) that is at least 50 years old. If you purchase or currently own a home 100 years old you double qualify!
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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:
October 11 - PTA Meeting, 8:30a
October 11 - DISC Meeting, 3:30p
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