May 9, 2021
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From Our PTA President

Dear Families,

We had a great week celebrating our amazing DIS teachers and staff! Thanks again to everyone who helped make this special week possible! We'd also like to give a big shout out to our PTA co-chairs, Amy Brediger and Anne Purdy, for their hard work and creativity in putting together such an exciting week!

Have a great week!
Ginny
DIS PTA NEEDS YOU!

Looking for a way to be involved in the DIS PTA? Have talents that you would like to share? There are several open DIS PTA positions for the 2021-2022 school year:
Executive Board
  • President
  • 2nd VP - Fundraising
Standing Committees
  • 2022 Nominating Committee
  • Advocacy/Parliamentarian
  • Book Club
  • Field Day
  • Fundraising
  • Garden Club
  • Halloween Party
  • Student Activities 6th Grade
  • Web Site Coordinator/Newsletter
If you have questions about a particular position or want to volunteer, please contact Mary Dillinger at funwithedx2@gmail.com. We would love to have you on our team!
WES PTA is once again partnering with Westlake Learning Express to provide Summer Bridge Books for grades PreK through 8th grade. These books will be available for a discounted rate of $10 / book. We are also offering the opportunity to donate workbooks for families with a financial hardship. If you are unable to afford a workbook(s) for your student, please contact your child’s teacher. Books will be distributed via school before the end of the year. If the student is virtual, you will be contacted to arrange pick-up times. The sale will run April 18 - May 4. To place your order, visit the store here. Please contact Jessica Kim at jessicastraka@aol.com with questions.
Summer Band Is Back!

Summer Band, directed by Ms. Zunic and Mr. Fudale, returns to LBMS the week of June 21-25 for students entering grades 6-9 in 2021-2022. Click below for more information on times, sessions, registration and fees.
Demon Derby Online Raffle & Fundraiser!

The Westlake Demons Athletic Boosters (WDAB) is pleased to present Demon Derby Online! That's right - despite having to cancel our annual in-person Demon Derby fundraising event in both 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the WDAB fundraising committee rallied together to create some tempting offers that you won't want to miss out on!

From an incredible ultimate tailgate party package to youth sports camp tuition and swag, there are many prizes you'll want to bid on for a chance to win. Minimum bids start as low as $5! If you'd like to contribute without entering the raffle, a donate button can be found on the site for a direct donation.

100% of the money raised helps to fund the Westlake High School and LBMS sports programs including (but not limited to) field maintenance, awards and trophies, upgrades to uniforms and equipment, and much, much, more. This year more than ever, your support is needed. Click here (or on the logo) to access both the raffle and fundraiser website.  

Questions, please contact Dana Wolfe at danaolden@yahoo.com or Jane Peer at peerja71@gmail.com.
Our Mission: "To support and promote the arts through musical education and performance in our schools, for all students, in all grades, and in all forms."
Attend our next meeting – May 12 - 7pm – via Zoom. Membership will be emailed the meeting invite/link. Please email melissa615@gmail.com if you are interested in attending. Additional meeting on May 17 at 7pm – this is for the 21/22 Budget and Executive Board slate for voting/approval.

Apply for a Student Summer Grant: Summer grants are available to Westlake City Schools students currently enrolled in Grades 5 through 11 who are participating in the district music program(s) and are registered to participate in the music program(s) next school year. Be sure you are a member of Music Boosters for your child to be eligible for grant opportunities. Click here for the application. Deadline is May 21.

Open Positions for 2021-2022 - We have multiple open positions for next school year, as many parents are "graduating" out with their senior students. Volunteering is a great way to get involved and support music in Westlake City Schools. Please contact Gail Ditz at ditzg72@gmail.com if you are interested.
Become a Member - Please consider a membership with Music Boosters! It is super quick and easy to do! Click on the "Become a Member" button to get started. 

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

Check out our - YouTube Channel You can see all the concerts/performances including the most recent ones this past week.
Garden Club Committees - Sponsorship Opportunities

We have many talented students, staff, residents and resources within our community. Let’s connect them… and watch the goodness grow! The goal of the Garden CLub Committees at each our schools is to create a space which invites our schools and community to learn, share and grow with one another in the greatest place…our gardens.

There are several sponsorship levels available. See our flyer here. By becoming a garden sponsor, you help to ensure that we have the necessary means to create, grow, sustain and harvest healthy produce to share within our community, while encouraging our students, staff and residents of all ages to share their stories, history and knowledge of gardening and grow closer together as a community… in the garden. Donate here
ATTENTION 6th Grade Parents – Important Vaccine Update

It is time to send in an updated vaccine record for your student. Two (2) vaccines (Tdap and MCV4) are required before they begin the 7th grade. These are scheduled at age 11 or 12 years with a well check-up, so start checking to see if your child has had the required vaccines. Please send the record to school or make an appointment to get them done. Click HERE for more detailed information. Questions? Contact Betsy Kaiser, RN at Kaiser@wlake.org.
The W Shop will be open every Wednesday from 12:00-2:00 for the remainder of the school year. Shop anytime online and we will deliver it to you!

Support DIS PTA with Rebates and Rewards
Box Tops for Education (download the new app and continue to clip and send in)
Log into Heinen's Tasteful Rewards/Teaming Up for Education and follow the directions to choose DIS. Registration is required every year.
Go to smile.amazon.com: navigate to Your Account, Your Amazon Smile, select PTA Ohio Congress - Dover Intermediate School PTA as your charity. Then each time you shop, make sure you start at smile.amazon.com NOTE: if you use the Amazon app, be sure to "turn on AmazonSmile" by following these simple steps.
Westlake Sports Information
Community Information and Flyers
Milestones Autism Resources 2021 Virtual National Conference
Being held June 16-17, as a completely virtual experience, with on-demand access for all registrants through August 15. Click here for more information. Registration is now open for the annual conference targeted toward autism professionals, individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their family members.
Connecting for Kids - see this flyer for various programs in March. Contact Lorilynn Wolf for more information.

Flyer Connection is now available. If you are a non-profit, local organization and wish to post on the district website, complete these items and send to flyerconnection@wlake.org
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