Can you believe there's only 4 full weeks of school left? I can't believe how fast this year is going! It's going to a jam-packed these last 6 weeks of school here at LBMS. Testing will wrap up this week with 8th grade Math Part 2 today and 8th grade Science on Wednesday. Please remind your student to bring their headphones/earbuds if they would like the test read aloud.
- 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!
- AIR testing will conclude on Wednesday, May 2 at LBMS.
- May 2: Sky team to Cleveland Aquarium
- 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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Donut Sale - Friday May 4th
Builder's Club is having a donut sale to benefit W.A.G.S. 4 Kids on Friday May 4. We are selling donuts for $1 at the front and back doors from 8 am until 8:20.
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"A Civil Encounter" - Costume Information
Preparations are underway for "A Civil Encounter" being held on Friday, May 18 at the school.
Costumes for both boys and girls are being provided by Enchanted Evenings Gallery of Costumes. The costume rental process is below:
- Rentals are appointment only See contact information below. Most appointments will be on Saturdays, with some Wednesday evening appointments as needed.
- Appointments are about 1 hour to ensure that each student receives the personalized attention that he/she needs to select their costume. Enchanted Evenings can accommodate two students for each 1 hour appointment. All students must be accompanied by a parent or an adult for their appointment.
- The Costume Rental for the Ball is $65.00. The rental includes:
· Girls: Dress, Hoop/Petticoat, Gloves, Hair Accessory and Choker/ Necklace
· Boys: Uniform (Union or Confederate), Gloves, Sash and Hat
- Students will take costumes home with them at the time of the appointment. Costumes are returned after the ball.
- To schedule an appointment call 440-835-3080. If you receive a recording, please leave a message. Diana or Heather will promptly return all messages and arrange a dedicated time for your student.
- Enchanted Evenings Gallery of Costumes is located at the home of Diana Novak, 26665 Brahms Drive, Westlake, Ohio 44145
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Internet Safety Survey
In conjunction with the Westlake Police Department, we are considering expanding internet safety training for parents. We have heard informally that parents would benefit from understanding options they have to restrict internet usage for their children. To gather information about what types of training you may find useful,
please respond to this anonymous survey.
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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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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)
Help Support Music Boosters as you beautify your yard this spring!
Music Boosters Summer Student Grants
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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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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Free Sports
Physicals - Friday, June 8th
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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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The Westlake Soccer Association presents its
Challenge Summer Camp
, June 25-29. Deadline to register is June 15.
Hilliard Elementary PTA will host a Craft & Vendor Show on May 5 at the school. Free admission, 50+ vendors.
NASA, Hyland and Great Lakes Science Center present Girls in ICT Day, April 28, at Hyland Software in Westlake. Recommended for girls in grades 7-12.
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:
AIR testing will conclude on Wednesday, May 2 at LBMS.
May 2: Sky team to Cleveland Aquarium
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 Washington, D.C. parent meeting - more info to come!
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: 8grade Washington, D.C.
AIR Testing:
8th Grade Science - Tuesday, May 1st
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