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From Our Principal
Good morning WHS families,
It is hard to believe that we have completed the first quarter of school. As a reminder, we do not send home first quarter report cards. We mail home report cards at the semester and end of the school year. Final quarter grades are available on-line.
As we move into November, we close the door on many of our Fall sports and start to prepare for the Winter Sports season. Tonight we are hosting a show choir festival that will include WHS/LBMS and 5 area schools. Admission is $5. We hope to see you there! I encourage everyone to attend our "Midnight Madness " event on November 4. The gates will open at 7:30 pm and the events will start at 8:00 pm. The first 300 people in get a free T-shirt! Finally, mark your calendars for our musical, "The Little Mermaid." The shows are at 7:00 pm on November 17 and 18, and 2:00 pm on November 19. Tickets cost $7.00 and can be purchased at the door.
Congratulations are in order for WHS Assistant Principal,
Mr. Ned Lauver. Mr. Lauver was recently recognized by OASSA, as the
Assistant Principal of The Year in Ohio. Congrats Mr. Lauver!
I encourage you to review the WHS announcements. They are a great source of information and can be found
here
. Have you had the opportunity to view our new Friday morning video announcements? These are prepared by WHBS, our local WHS TV channel.
Should you have any questions or concerns about any of the information above, please feel free to reach out to me.
Paul Wilson
Principal
-Westlake High School
Westlake City Schools
PHONE: 440-250-1003
TWITTER: @WHS_Westlake
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Counselor's Corner
IEP's AND 504's IN COLLEGE
Parents and students often have questions about options for college when a student
has an Intervention Evaluation Plan (IEP) or 504Plan. If you've wondered about the services your child can expect after high school graduation, consider attending the Special Education College Night on November 14
at 6:30p in the Bay High School library. Seven public and private colleges including University of Akron, Bowling Green State University, MercyHurst University and Ursuline College will discussing the opportunities and services students can receive after high school. For more information contact
Kristyn Webber
Did you know we have peer tutoring available every single period of every single day? It's available before and after school too! If you are interested in getting your student some extra assistance, we encourage you to look at this option. Students should check in with their study hall teacher prior to reporting to the peer tutoring lab in the English wing.
We will be offering an ONLINE administration of the ASVAB test this year on Wednesday, December 6
at 8:00a in our Media Center lab. The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is the most in depth Career Assessment we are able to offer our students! Taking the exam carries no obligation at all to the military; but rather, is provided by the military as a service to students. The online version, is a self-paced assessment that takes about 90 minutes. The test will be followed by instructions on how to interpret scores and how to explore careers that are matched to their interests and abilities. All students in grades 10, 11 and 12 are invited to register in the Counseling Office.
More Info on ASVAB
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Practice Tests
If you missed our Financial Aid Night last week, or if you attended but would like more help filling out the FAFSA, consider attending Tri-C's Friday Night FAFSA on Friday, Nov. 3 from 5:00 - 7:00 at the Western Campus in Parma for help filing out your FAFSA.
More Info
including what documents to bring.
The season of college visits is winding down but we still have a couple left! These visits allow juniors and seniors to hear directly from admissions representatives what their school is looking for and ask questions in a small group setting! Student must register in
Naviance
. This week's visits include:
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Thurs., Nov. 2
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Michigan State University
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Senior Yearbook Pictures
Seniors need to get their picture taken for the yearbook.
You have two options:
- Schedule an appointment at Prestige Portraits 26167 Detroit Road / 440-892-4615 (no purchase necessary)
- Get your picture taken on our Senior Only picture day on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017 from 7:50am - 2:30pm. Sign up in the Main Office.
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WCPTA Programming Survey
What do YOU want to know? Your kids may learn more outside the classroom than inside. Do YOU know what THEY know?
Westlake Council of PTAs is working to provide programs that will encourage discussion on relevant topics for families, answer challenging questions from parents, and give students the opportunity to voice concerns that affect them every day.
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Service Learning
*NEW* The WHS Athletic Department is seeking volunteer servers for their annual sports awards banquets. Students would need to arrive at 5:30 pm and stay until 7:15 pm. If you would like to stay and help with clean up, you may stay longer to earn more service hours. The dates of the banquets are listed below:
- Tuesday, November 7 - Cross Country, Golf, Volleyball
- Wednesday, November 8 -Soccer and Girls Tennis
- Tuesday, November 14 -Football and Cheerleading
Please stop by the Athletic Office at the high school if you are interested. Or, you may e-mail
Tony Cipollone, Athletic Director OR
Kathy Mackenzie
, Administrative Assistant.
Click here for a list of current service learning opportunities.
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Parent Volunteers Needed for "The Little Mermaid"
Parent Volunteers needed for WHS Center Stage Players production of The Little Mermaid on November 17, 18 & 19, 2017. Parents needed for ticket sales/collection, concessions & visits with The Little Mermaid in her grotto.
Please consider signing up here. Questions please contact Cris Kennedy.
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Demon Basketball Midnight Madness
DEMON BASKETBALL announces that In-Arena Host for the CAVS, Ahmad Crump,
will serve as MC of the 2017 MIDNIGHT MADNESS EVENT on
Saturday, November 4, at WHS. Midnight Madness is an annual college basketball event held on the first official day of practice and celebrates the opening of the season with fan-friendly activities. Westlake's Madness will be held on the first official day of Westlake basketball but just a little before midnight!
Doors open at 7:30pm and the MADNESS begins at 8pm! The fans will enjoy lots of unexpected fun, team intros, 3 point and dunk contests. WDAB will have Spirit Wear for sale and concessions will be open. The DRIBBLING DEMONS and WHS CHEER SQUAD will also perform! This event is FREE and open to the community. The FIRST 300 ATTENDEES get a FREE MIDNIGHT MADNESS TSHIRT!
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Election Guide
On State Issue 1 and 2, The League of Women Voters has nonpartisan information
found here.
Westlake Candidate Information - The League of Women Voters has nonpartisan information
found here. Input your address and get specific information for your ballot.
Judge Information
Judge4Yourself - The Judicial Candidates Rating Coalition works with the four bar associations to give ratings on all judges. Judge4Yourself is
found here.
Judicial Votes Count
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Learn about Ohio's judicial system, what judges do, why your vote is important and what the qualifications are of candidates running for judgeships in your community. Judicial Votes Count can be found here.
Make sure you are an informed voter!
LizPirnat, Westlake Council of PTAs Advocacy Chair.
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Starting November 5th! DEMON L
ACROSSE OPEN GYM
TRAINING SESSIONS
For 2nd grade to high school players; both boys and girls. If you are new to the game and want to give it a try, or if you have played for years and want to knock some rust off, please come join us.
Complete details.
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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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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
Wednesday, November 15th at 7pm in the WHS Library. But don't wait until then to get involved:
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Increase your ACT scores with strategies proven to succeed!
Students who receive higher scores on ACTs:
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Westlake Demons Athletic Boosters
SAVE THE DATES for our annual Holiday SPIRIT WEAR sale at WHS!
Saturday, December 9 from 9am - 12 pm
Tuesday, December 12 from 6 - 8 pm
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Important Dates:
October 30 - WHS Show Choir Invitational, 7pm @ PAC
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