November 12, 2017
From our Principal

DIS Parents,
 
We have two important events coming up. DIS Book Fair begins next week on Monday. Students can shop Monday, November 13th through Monday, November 20th during the school day. Parents may shop during the school day, or during evening conferences Thursday, November 16th and Monday, November 20th. The Book Fair is not open during conferences on Tuesday, November 21st. Stop in and take a look around! There will be lots of great books, trinkets, and fun stuff for all ages. Cash, checks, and credit cards are accepted.
 
Conferences are also quickly approaching. Dates and sign up details are below!
 
Thursday, November 16th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm.
Monday, November 20th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm.
Tuesday, November 21st from 8:00 - 3:30 pm.
 
 
NOTE: 
  • DO NOT try and Google search the site; type the address in directly, or copy and paste.
  • Put a check next to the teacher you would like to have a conference with. (If you have multiple students in the building, you can select teachers for all of your students at once.)
  • Follow the prompts.
  • Check your email-You will receive an email with the "Click here to select conference time" link
  • Times each teacher is available will be displayed
  • Choose your times and confirm your schedule
  • Your time and date confirmation will be emailed to you
We hope to see you there!

Nicholas Miller
Principal, Dover Intermediate
440-835-5494
From our PTA President

Hi Everyone,

Short and sweet message this week.
  • The Book Fair starts MONDAY, Nov 13th-20th.
  • Teacher conferences are November 16th-21st.
PTA will be hosting dinners for DIS Staff on Thursday, November 16th &  Monday, November 20th.  PLEASE click here to see where talents are needed.

Thank you and have a fantastic week,
Diane
 
Diane Jordanger
DIS PTA President 2017-18
DIS Student Council News

***Pop tab collection - donations of pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. Pop tabs collection containers in Ms. Dawson & Mr. Short rooms. This is a yearlong collection.


 ***Crayola ColorCycle program - recycling old markers, highlighters and dry erase markers (any brand) for Crayola ColorCycle program.  Markers will be sent to a facility where they will be converted into clean fuel. Marker collection containers in Ms. Dawson & Mr. Short rooms.  This is a year-long collection.

 

***Paper Recycling - green/yellow bins for paper recycling in the Dover parking lot.  This is open to the public for recycling as well.  Please use the "DIS" bin on the left so our school gets the credit.  
DIS Staff Conference Dinner Sign ups

The DIS PTA will be providing two dinners for the staff during evening conferences. On Thursday, November 16th a chili/soup dinner will be provided and then on Monday, November 20th we will be providing a Taco Bar for the staff.  We are looking for volunteers to bring in soup/chili, Taco Bar essentials, salads (and dressing), drinks, fruit kabobs, desserts and rolls.  Please see complete details and signup here!
DIS Book Fair

DIS Book Fair begins on Monday! Students can shop Monday, November 13 through Monday, November 20 during the school day. Parents may shop during the school day or during evening conferences Thursday, November 16 and Monday, November 20. Please note: we are not open during conferences Tuesday, November 21. Stop in and take a look around! There will be lots of great books, trinkets, and fun stuff for all ages. Cash, checks, and credit cards (for parents only) are accepted. Complete Details.

 
Click here to sign up to volunteer!   Come in on Friday November 10 to help set up or sign up throughout the week to help students preview and purchase books and other Book Fair items.   Contact IngridAdkins@yahoo.com with questions.
Service Club Meeting: November 15 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the DIS Library

Our next Service Club Meeting will be on Wednesday, November 15 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the DIS Library. Lydia Gadd and Madeline Crandall from Westlake's Community Services Department will be our guest speakers for the meeting. They will talk about the service needs in our community and how DISC students can help. If you have any further questions about DISC, please contact Ginny Krouse or Dawn Evans.
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:

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.
Reflections  Art Show "Within Reach"

Pleas e join us on Thursday November 30th from 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Westlake Porter Public Library for our annual Reflections Art Show.  This year's theme is "Within Reach".  Entries have been accepted in the following categories:  Visual Arts, Photography, Literature, Dance Choreography, Music Composition, and Film Production from grades PreK through 12th grade.  All are welcome!
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.  

Join Now  online and pay via credit card or download  pdf form  (check)
Congratulations and Thanks to Our Box Tops Clippers!

Congratulations to Mia  W., 6th grader, for collecting t he  most Box Tops  during the  Box Tops  Challenge! Mia collected approximately  400  Box Tops  and  won a  $10  Barnes & Noble  gift card,  fidget spinner and Top Clipper Certificate. Way  to go, Mia!
 
Congratulations to  Caroline  L., 5th grader, for  winning our Box  Tops  raffle! Caroline  submitted a  sheet  full of Box Tops and  entered to win a $10 Barnes & Noble gift card and  fidget  spinner. SWEET,  Caroline!
 
Sincerest  thanks   everyone who  contributed to our  Fall Box  Tops  collection.  We earned  approximately  $453.40  for  DIS. Our goal is to earn $1,000  by March 1(the last submission  date of the  year).We are almost halfway there! Please  continue to clip  those  Box  Tops  and stay tuned for  our next  Box  Tops  Challenge!
Connecting for Kids
  
Speaker Series
Modify Your Child's Behavior Using Proven Kazdin SM Method
Thursday, November 30, 6:00 pm
West River Branch of the Elyria Public Library System, 1194 West River Rd. N.
 
All November Programming can be found here .
Westlake Demons Athletic Boosters
DEMON 
L ACROSSE OPEN GYM TRAINING SESSIONS

For 2nd grade to high school players; both boys and girls.   If you are new to the gameand 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.
Flyer Connection

Westlake Recreation  After Hours Bash for grades 5-6 on Nov. 17.

Check out the  Fall Performing Arts Series  at the Westlake Schools Performing Arts Center.

Connecting for Kids offers  speaker series  on attention issues and ADHD & Hands-On elementary experiences in September.  Fall 2017 Events.
Important Dates:
Nov 16, 20, 21: Parent Teacher Conferences

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