May 31, 2021
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THIS IS THE LAST BLAST OF THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR!
Blasts will resume sometime in August 2021.

Hope everyone has a fun, safe, and healthy summer!
From our PTA President

Dear Families,

What a long strange trip it’s been! A HUGE THANKS to all of our helpers!! Because of you, DIS PTA was able to sponsor the following activities this year:

  • Virtual Open House Scavenger Hunt
  • Virtual Halloween Party
  • Camp DIS (Read-A-Thon)
  • Directory
  • Book Club
  • Dover Intermediate Service Club (DISC)
  • Virtual DIS Talent Show
  • Reflections Art Program
  • Staff Appreciation Week and Hospitality
  • Staff Grants and Chrome books
  • 6th Grade T-shirts and Kona Ice
  • Field Day
  • Summer Reading Program

We have the best PTA community!! Thank you for making the year a little brighter for our children!

Have a great summer!
Ginny Krouse
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!
LAST CHANCE SALE!

Did you still want a Dover Elementary School memorial brick?
  • Only 14 bricks remain!!
  • $20 each on a first come, first serve basis.
  • Bricks must be purchased and picked up NO LATER THAN June 7.
  • Please e-mail Molly Jones (mollydjones@rocketmail.com) or Jessica Kim (jessicastraka@aol.com) if interested.

SALE! The W Shop is open every Wednesday 12:00-2:00. We are having an END OF SCHOOL YEAR SALE May 31 - June 5. Everything will be 15% off! Use code 15%OFF when shopping on-line at our website. We will be open June 2 from 12:00-2:00 & June 3 from 3:00-5:00 to shop the sale in person. The store and website will close for summer on June 5!
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.
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."

It has been an amazing year; we could not have done it without all your help and support – Thank you to everyone who has contributed!
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 watch all the concerts/performances including all of Music a la Mode from May 8.
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.
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
  • Little Demons Soccer Camp - See this flyer and application for more information.
  • The Westlake Youth Football Association - wlakeyouthfootball.com or follow us on Facebook at Westlake Youth Football Association.
  • Westlake Boys Summer Basketball Camp - Westlake boys basketball coach Jeff Huber and the high school staff are hosting 2 camps at WHS this summer. A skills camp will be held June 21-24 (8:30-11, grades 3-6, 11:30-2, grades 7-9) and a shooting camp for boys entering grades 3-9 will be July 12-13 from 9-11. These camps are a great opportunity to improve over the summer! Please see this flyer for more information and registration information. If you have questions, contact Coach Huber at huberj@wlake.org.
Community Information and Flyers
Join Westlake Ecumenical VBS for a Family Night - For families with children in grades pre-K through 6th. See this flyer for information on vacation bible school. Registration ends May 27!
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.
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Pass Offer: $10 off Cavs Academy! Use this link to save $10 on a Cavs Academy registration.

Northeast Ohio Youth Entrepreneur Marketplace (NEOYEM) (formerly the Avon Lake Children's Business Fair) is July 24. See this flyer or video 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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