We want to take a minute to recognize the members of our Science Olympiad team here at Burneson. These students have worked hard all year and competed in numerous competitions across the state. Due to their success, they had the honor of competing in the Regional Competition and then the State Competition! The LBMS Science Olympiad team placed second in the Regional Competition! This team was comprised of students in 7th-9th grade. These students were: Abigail Dumm, Tanner Amy, Jack Finucane, Sean Finucane, J.P. Mogyordy, Ben Widowski, Leah Behra, Julia Biller, Michelle Xiao, Chelsea Liu, Alicia Ge, Sam Kieger, Cheryl Liang, Jason Yu, Evan Cowin, Joey Baker, Jacob Rintamaki, Yehyun Choi, Zach Baker, Rahul Jain, Gena Asi, Sarah Parchem, Arya Parikh, Drew Mather, Michael Sauer, Neil Thakkar.
Last Saturday, April 28th, 10 LBMS students competed in the State competition at The Ohio State University. These students were: Tanner Amy, Julia Biller , J.P. Mogyordy, Yehyun Choi, Sam Kieger, Jacob Rintamaki, Zachary Baker, Joey Baker, Michelle Xiao, and Shruthika Araselvan. They earned a spot in the top 15 in the state! Great job this year to all of our Science Olympiad members!
Final Exam Dates for High School level courses at LBMS (exams will take place during your child's regular class period):
- Spanish 1 & French 1 - May 22, May 23, May 24
- Honors Physical Science - May 24 and May 25
- Algebra 1/H Algebra 2/Geometry - May 29 and May 30
Future dates to keep in mind as we wrap up the school year!
- May 8: White team to Cleveland Natural History Museum
- May 9: Earth team to West Side Market
- May 12: Music a la Mode
- May 14: Sky & Sea teams to West Side Market
- May 18: A Civil Encounter
- May 23: 6:30pm - D.C. parent meeting - more info to come!
- May 30: Rock the Seatbelt Campaign - more info to come!
- May 31: 7th grade Science Fair presentations - more info to come!
- June 1: 8th grade recognition ceremonies - more info to come!
- June 4 - 6: 8th grade Washington, D.C.
Amanda K. Musselman
Principal
Lee Burneson Middle School
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LBMS will be celebrating staff appreciation week from May 7-11. During this week we have many fun things planned for the staff to show them how much we appreciate what they do. On Thursday, May 10 the staff will be treated to a luncheon put on by the LBMS parents and PTA. If you would like to help by donating an item to the luncheon, please click here.
Thank you in advance for participating in the luncheon and showing the staff how much we appreciate them!!
Sincerely,
Michelle Schultz
Molly Jones
Staff Appreciation Week co-chairs
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"A Civil Encounter" - Volunteers Needed
LBMS's A Civil Encounter is just a few weeks away and many volunteers are needed to make it a successful event for the students.
We are still in need of volunteers for dance monitors during the week, decorating on Thursday, and set up the afternoon of the event.
Please consider donating some of your time.
Thank you!
Carrie Rendziak and Jessica Townsend
A Civil Encounter Co-Chairs
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WHS and Westlake Council of PTAs Present Parent Programs
Wednesday, May 16, 7:00 p.m. Westlake BOE Auditorium
"Our Kids, Anxiety and Depression, how do we know the signs? How do we help?
Tuesday, May 29, WHS Performing Arts Center
Jesse Weinberger:
"Social Media - what we NEED to know and what our kids are saying."
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Westlake Music Boosters
63rd Annual Music A la Mode - May 12th
We are looking for volunteers!
We need volunteers throughout the day to help make this day a success. Please use
And don't forget to join us at our next meeting: Wednesday, May 2nd at 7pm in the WHS Library.
It is never too late to
join
online and pay via credit card or download
pdf form
(check)
The purpose of summer student grants is to strengthen the music program in Westlake City Schools through support of enhanced education opportunities. Summer grants are available to Westlake City Schools students currently enrolled in grades five through eleven who are participating in the district music program(s), and are registered to participate in the music program(s) next school year.
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Westlake Demons Athletic Boosters
Concession Sign Up:
Parents of student-athletes are required to work (2) shifts volunteering at
the
WDAB concession stand. It is a fun, social task that can be done at a time that you will not miss your player in action.
Please sign up today!
We cannot do it without our awesome volunteers!
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Election day is Tuesday, May 8.
Make sure you are an informed voter!
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!
Liz Pirnat, Westlake Council of PTAs Advocacy Chair.
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Westlake Council of PTAs Spring Fundraisers
Saturday, June 9 - Westlake Day at the Crushers!
Come and join us for an exciting night at the Crushers! Everyone purchasing tickets by May 25th will be entered into a drawing for a chance to be the "Play Ball" kid, guest announcer, guest manager, and other exciting opportunities.
Funds go towards the Westlake Council of PTAs for event programming such as Dr. Lisa Damour, Dr. Casen DeMaria, and Screenagers.
For questions, contact Jessica Kim at 216.548.0948 or
jessicastraka@aol.com
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Citizens Advisory Committee
Do you have a desire to enhance all aspects of education for the students of Westlake City Schools?
Would you like to be a visible and proactive link between the Westlake community, the Westlake City Schools and the Board of Education?
The Citizens Advisory Committee is looking for civic-minded individuals to join our efforts.
The Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) was established over 40 years ago as a voluntary advisory committee to the Westlake Board of Education (BOE), and is comprised of a diverse group of Westlake residents and community representatives. The CAC communicates, researches, evaluates and recommends action plans for consideration by the BOE.
If you would like to be part of a team working toward the ultimate enhancement of education provided to Westlake's children, then consider joining the CAC!
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Free Sports
Physicals - Friday, June 8th
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Friends of Westlake Porter Public Library Ice Cream Social
Looking for some summer fun? The Friends of Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road, will be hosting the annual Ice Cream Social on Monday, July 30, 2018 from 6-8 PM! In addition to delicious $1 sundaes from Mitchell's, there will also be music from the Big Daddies band, a cake walk and face painting. There will be a half price book sale at the Book Nook Used Book Room and a sidewalk sale at Portables Gift Shop in the lobby. Mark your calendar!
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Connecting For Kids Spring & Summer Programming
includes information on upcoming programs to Discuss Setting Appropriate Limits for your Child and other programs that explore Music, Art and Friendship.
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Support LBMS PTA with these easy Rewards Programs!
Box Tops for Education
Heinen's Teaming Up For Education Giant Eagle "Apples for the Students" Program
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Porter's Supporters TGIF Fundraiser - May 9
Please join us Wednesday, May 9th at TGIFriday's in Westlake to support Porter Chatterton, Dover Intermediate 6th grader in his fight to cure Cystic Fibrosis! Bring this flyer for dine in or take out and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will receive 20%. Or make a direct donation to
http://fightcf.cff.org/goto/porterssupporters
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The Westlake Soccer Association presents its
Challenge Summer Camp
, June 25-29. Deadline to register is June 15.
Kids learn what they love in a Classroom Antics Tech Camp by developing video games, creating stop-motion animation movies, producing videos, coding computer programs, modding with Minecraft or engineering LEGO robots. Register kids ages 7-14.
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Important Dates:
May 8:
White team to Cleveland Natural History Museum
May 9: Earth team to West Side Market
May 12: Music a la Mode
May 14: Sky & Sea teams to West Side Market
May 16: 7p: Our Kids, Anxiety and Depression, how do we know the signs?
How do we help?
May 18: A Civil Encounter
May 23: 6:30pm Washington, D.C. parent meeting - more info to come!
May 29: 7p - PAC: Jesse Weinberger: Social Media- what we NEED to know and what our kids are saying.
May 30: Rock the Seatbelt Campaign - more info to come!
May 31: 7 grade Science Fair presentations - more info to come!
June 1: 8 grade recognition ceremonies - more info to come!
June 4 - 6: 8th grade Washington, D.C.
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