April 18, 2021
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From Our PTA President

Dear Families, 

We are looking for the next DIS PTA president! No prior PTA experience is necessary. We have a lot of returning officers next year, including me, who can help bring the new person up to speed. If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to call/text 216-233-8035 or email me.

Have a great week!
Ginny Krouse
From Our Principal

Welcome back! We certainly hope you enjoyed the nice weather over spring break. Of course, as is the case in Ohio, it didn’t last! Next week we resume state testing with 5th grade science and 6th grade math. Over the last 8 weeks of school, we still have quite a few important events remaining before we close out the school year.

Ohio State Testing: During the months of March and April, all 5th and 6th grade students will be taking the State of Ohio AIR tests (including virtual students). These tests are required by the state of Ohio. Please click below for important information, as well as testing dates/times. DIS AIR Test Information

Westlake Youth Volleyball Camp: Westlake Volleyball staff will be offering a youth camp on June 21st, June 22nd and June 23rd from 8 am - 11 am for students in 2nd through 8th grade. If you’re interested in signing up, or for more details please click HERE.

Arrival Procedure Reminder: Just a reminder that we have made adjustments to the arrival procedure in the morning. To help alleviate traffic concerns, car riders can enter the LBMS and DIS buildings beginning at 7:15 am. Students will be held in the cafeteria, supervised by staff members, until 7:35 am when students will be released to their homerooms. Expect a little more traffic on testing days (due to the addition of virtual students on campus). As a reminder, all car drop-offs and pick-ups are to occur in the back of the campus at the Bassett Road entrance. Thank you for your cooperation!

Dates & Reminders:
4/19 - Drama Club 6A/Eagles (3:00 pm)
4/20 - AIR Test (5th Grade Science Part 1)
4/20 - Drama Club 6A/Eagles (3:00 pm)
4/21 - AIR TEST (5th Grade Science Part 2)
4/21 - Drama Club 6A/Eagles (3:00 pm)
4/22 - AIR Test (6th Grade Math Part 1)
4/22 - Drama Club 6A/Eagles (3:00 pm)
4/23 - AIR Test (6th Grade Math Part 2)
4/23 - Drama Club 6A/Eagles (3:00 pm)
4/26 - AIR Test (5th Grade Math Part 1)
4/27 - AIR Test (5th Grade Math Part 2)
4/29 - Drama Club 6B/Stars Parent Informational Meeting (6:00 pm)
 
Nicholas Miller
Principal
Dover Intermediate School
Teacher/Staff Appreciation - Donations Wanted

Hello DIS Parents,
What a year our Teachers and Staff have been through. We are looking forward to providing them with a great Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week in May. We are unable to go into school to plan these events so there is not a way to donate food, plates, etc. We are asking in kind for monetary donations to provide things like a food truck, gift certificates and other fun and meaningful items to say THANK YOU to these amazing teachers for getting our kids through this unbelievable year. If you have any questions or IDEAS, please feel free to reach out to us. Use this link DIS Staff Appreciation Donations to donate. Deadline to donate is Tuesday, April 20.
 
Amy Brediger 440-666-0662
Anne Purdy 216-577-9223
It's Never Too Early to Think About Flowers -
A Bloomin' Affair Annual Sale Now Open!

WCPTA is excited to partner with Dean's Greenhouse for our Spring Fundraiser. There is a great selection of hanging baskets, annuals, vegetables, herbs, and more - all locally grown at Dean's Greenhouse. Please consider purchasing all of your spring plants and veggies through this site. Westlake Council of PTAs will receive a portion of every sale. You can also help by sharing the link with your local friends. Great Mother's Day gifts!

Click Here To Order Online. Order by Tuesday, April 20. Pick up will be Saturday, May 1 from 12:00-2:00 at Parkside Intermediate School.  

Questions? E-mail Jessica Kim (jessicastraka@aol.com) or Molly Jones (mollydjones@rocketmail.com)
Welcome to Westlake Council of PTAs Dollars for Scholars 2021 Raffle!
 
Dollars for Scholars is a yearly Westlake Council of PTAs’ fundraiser. The event usually provides Westlake families with a fun night of entertainment with a dodgeball game and basketball game with seniors against the Westlake City School Staff and a raffle. With COVID, we weren’t able to have the event in person last year or this year, but we will be helping the seniors by having the raffle and a direct donation option.
 
Please help us come together and help support our Senior Class of 2021. Click here to purchase raffle tickets. There are baskets items and school related items - from DIS (principal for a day, SRO for a day and pick your own locker), LBMS (pick your own locker), WHS (pick your own locker, parking space, and yearbook) – as well as sports camps, librarian for a day at Porter Library, and lunch with Dr.Goggin. The raffle runs from April 11 – April 30, with winners announced on May 1. All proceeds go towards PTA scholarships for Westlake High School graduating seniors.
 
Thank You,
WCPTA Dollars For Scholars Co-Chairs 2020-21
Dawn Doran - doranda99@gmail.com
Lisa Miller - lmaldrete@yahoo.com
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.
GREEN & WHITE REVUE - WATCH and SUPPORT THE FUNDRAISER

WATCH IT.  View here via YouTube on and after Saturday, April 10 at 7 p.m. Be sure to print off the program that will be posted underneath the video and follow along.

SUPPORT THE FUNDRAISER - All purchases can be made here via Cheddar Up.
  1. Purchase 50/50 raffle tickets through 4/26/21. Winner announced Live! at the WHS PTSA meeting 4/27/21. Winner need not be present.
  2. Make a donation before or during the performance. Any amount is appreciated. Donations accepted through 4/26/21.

SUPPORT OUR BUSINESSES. Support the businesses that sponsored our event!
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.
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." There are many ways you can help!
Support our Fundraiser - April 21 - 5 to 9pm - Romeo’s Pizza Westlake

Save the Date for Music a la Mode - Saturday May 8 - You can find the updated schedule here.

Sign up to Help at Music a la Mode: Please sign up to help – many adult volunteers are still needed: Sign up here.

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.

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.
The W Shop will be open every Wednesday from 12:00-2:00 for the remainder of the school year. Shop anytime online at www.wdabonline.square.site 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
Connecting for Kids - see this flyer for various programs in March. Contact Lorilynn Wolf for more information.
  • Cuyahoga County Grab & Go Resource Box - see this flyer for details
  • Lorain County Resource Fair with Grab & Go Pick Up Option - see this flyer for details
  • Lorain County Resource Fair on Saturday, April 24 (rain date: May 8) offers an outdoor, in-person option OR grab & go pack pick-up option
  • Tantrum Tamer Toolbox: Stop the Meltdown Before It Starts! Program on Tuesday, April 20 to explore emotion regulation tools for families of children 18 months – 6 years

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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