Westlake Elementary School PTA
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Reflections Art Contest Deadline is Monday 11/18
Calling all creative students! It’s time for the annual PTA Reflections contest! The theme of this year’s contest is
Look Within
. Acceptable work can be a dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, or visual art. Learn more about the Reflections program
here
.
Deadline for entries is Monday, November 18th. Please turn in submissions, along with the
attached completed entry form
, to the WES main office. If students have larger visual art projects, we are offering two turn-in dates: Monday, November 4 and Monday, November 18, so that larger projects can be promptly collected by a Reflections chair to ensure their safe keeping.
All artwork will be displayed in an Art Show at Porter Library on Wednesday, December 4th from 3:30 PM to 7 PM. All participants are also invited to the Reflections Awards Ceremony on Sunday, February 9th, 1 PM at the WHS PAC.
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Founders' Day Celebration
The PTA was founded in 1897 as the National Congress of Mothers by Alice McLellan Birney and Phoebe Apperson Hearst, they represented women of imagination and courage. They had a simple idea—to improve the lives and future of all children. They understood the power of individual action, worked beyond the accepted barriers of their day, and took action to change the world for all children.
On February 20, 2020 at 6 PM at La Centre, we will honor those who champion the goals of the PTA founders at our Founders’ Day Celebration. They join an exemplary list of our
past winners
. Please contact
[email protected]
with any comments or questions.
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Join the Westlake Elementary PTA for two holiday shopping nights:
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Monday, Nov 18th at Main Street Toys Crocker Park from 10am-9pm
Receive a 10% discount and they give a 10% donation back to PTA
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Main Street Toys is a locally owned and operated toy store that focuses on specialty and educational toys designed to facilitate the growth and development of children as well as provide an alternative to technology such as cell phones, video games and tablets.
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Friday, Dec 6th at Learning Express Toys located in the Promenade at Crocker Park from 9am-8pm
Receive a10% discount and they give a 10% donation back to PTA
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No forms are needed, but please tell the associates that you are with the Westlake PTA
prior to check-out!
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Coming Soon ... Online sign up for Winter Party in-classroom volunteers!!
Bundle up your polar bears and penguins … the Winter Party schedule is here!
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Thursday, December 19
AM Preschool: 10:00-10:45 AM
PM Preschool: 1:45-2:30 PM
Grades 3/4: 2:00-3:00 PM
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riday, December 20
AM Kindergarten: 10:00-10:45 AM
Full Day Kindergarten: 12:00-1:00 PM
PM Kindergarten: 1:45-2:30 PM
Grades 1/2: 2:00-3:00 PM
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Are you interested in collaborating with your student's classroom PTA Head Room Parent to plan and to volunteer during the Winter Party? A school-wide online sign up will be utilized to secure in-class volunteers for the PTA sponsored Winter Party. Look for this sign up to go LIVE on Wednesday, November 20 at 7 PM on all WES communication platforms (eblast, Remind, Facebook).
To be inclusive of as many families as possible, the PTA asks that only one adult family member sign up for only one “Party Volunteer” role per child for the year. If you were an in-class volunteer for the Halloween party and you have an interest in volunteering for more parties, please sign up as a “Party Volunteer ALTERNATE
.”
Alternate(s) will be notified, in the event of a cancellation or open space. Signing up as a Party Volunteer in the same classroom for multiple parties which results in other families inability to sign up to participate will result in your sign up being moved to the alternate list.
PTA classroom parties are just one of the volunteer opportunities at WES. Families are also encouraged to stay informed of volunteer opportunities by signing up for the PTA eblast and/or attending PTA meetings. Our next meeting is December 5 at 7 PM in the cafeteria.
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The Hospitality committee is going to be providing a taco dinner for the teachers on Monday 11/25 during conferences. We need donations to make the dinner a success. Sign up
here
if you would like to donate.
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Coats for Kids
Help a child in need stay warm this winter! WES is collecting new and gently-used children's coats for Coats for Kids.The collection site is located in the WES entryway. Check out the flyer
here
for more information
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The WES PTA “Adult Social Committee” is a group committed to creating opportunities for parents from all 4 of our neighborhood schools to mix and mingle in a fun environment. Our mission is to create quarterly opportunities to engage our community members in “Parents Only” activities designed to create new friendships and fun!
Our 1st event will be at Board and Brush in Westlake. If you are unfamiliar, B&B is a creative studio where you can make personalized signs and decor. The best news is that you don’t need to be creative at all because they teach each step! With Holidays around the corner perhaps you’d make a personalized gift for someone? Bring in your own snacks & studio sells soft drinks, wine and beer for your enjoyment.
Please join us for a fun afternoon of creativity, camaraderie and a cocktail, if you like.
Where: Board & Brush Creative Studio in Westlake
Cost: The WES “adult social committee” has negotiated a discounted rate for our event.
The cost is $50 p/p. It’s payable upon registration. Click
here
for the link to sign up! Don’t wait! We have limited space (only 40 spots) so get in early to guarantee your spot.
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Box Tops Update!
Boxtops are going digital. Please download the Boxtops App, choose Westlake Elementary School, scan your shopping receipts, and WES gets paid! Keep sending in your clipped Boxtops because they count too. Get family, friends, neighbors to help too!
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Click here
for Box Tops and other rebate information to support our new elementary schools.
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THE WESPTA Boosterthon Committee would like to thank the following local business sponsors for their generous donations to support The Inaugural Westlake Elementary School All For One Fun Run:
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North Coast Jaw and Implant Center Vantage Financial
Seeley, Salvadge, Elbert and Gourash
Tri-C
Garland Homes
Nordson
Westlake Lazerwash
AquaTots
Fitmind Cleveland
Tom Locker, Realtor
Paramount Tennis
Hail Mary’s
Jacob and Abigail Basen
Hyland
Touhey Family Dental
Horizon ATA Martial Arts
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1/2 House Updates
- Marco's pizza night, November 19th
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3/4 House Updates
- Marco's pizza night, November 26th
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Westlake High School Demon Drama Club Proudly Presents
Roger & Hammerstein's
Oklahoma!
November 21-23, 7:00pm
November 24, 2:00pm
Westlake Performing Arts Center
Tickets are $7.00 at the door
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Music Boosters
Do you want to get more involved? There are lots of ways you can help support the Westlake Music Program Pre-K thru High School.
Attend our upcoming holiday concerts:
- Dec 4th- DIS 5th/6th Choral concert
- Dec 5th- WHS Orchestra concert
- Dec 10th- DIS 6th Band/Orchestra/Choir
- Dec 11th- LBMS 8th Band/Orchestra/Choir concert
- Dec 12th- WHS Band concert
- Dec 16th- WHS Choral concert
- Dec 17th- LBMS 8th Band/Orchestra/Choir concert
Stay tuned for information on some great new spirit wear coming soon!
Attend our next meeting- Wednesday, January 8th- 7pm- WHS Library
Find out more about Westlake Music Boosters and how we support all music from Pre-K through 12th grade in our District –
www.westlakemusicboosters.org
We want to thank
EVERYONE
who volunteered during football season. We could not have done it without you all!
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Are You Willing To Be…
Shadowed or be a Guest Speaker?
Consider sharing your knowledge and experience by volunteering to be a Career Shadow Sponsor or Guest Speaker. If you are in a career that you are willing to share with a student please contact me or
Click Here
to fill out an online form. Thank you!
Bernadette Kronz
Career Development Specialist
Westlake High School
440/250-1028 phone
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Submitting an Article
- Send submissions to Chalon Patterson at [email protected]
- Strict deadline is 5pm each Friday, 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. please 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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Westlake Elementary School PTA
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