Westlake Early Childhood PTA News

Kalahari NEOEA Day

Mon, 27 Jul 2015 02:46:22 GMT

Great Fun! Great Rates!

Room Information:
Wednesday & Thursday; October 14-15, 2015 – No School Thursday & Friday for Westlake
Rate: $119 per room Each room includes 4 wristbands for the water park
Hotel room occupancy is for 4 people Up to 2 guests may be added for $25
Rooms are limited at this rate, Recommended to book before September 14, 2015

Call Kalahari at 1-877-525-2427 and ask for the “Westlake PTA” rate
Proceeds benefit Westlake Early Childhood PTA, Thank You!

Its time to PARTY!

Sat, 03 Jan 2015 18:32:06 GMT

January 31st is our annual fundraiser. The party is at Time Warp and starts at 6:30pm. Get ready for great food, drinks, an amazing silent auction and dancing with the band SHOUT!

Buy your tickets now! ($20/person) You can purchase tickets at the Jan. 13th meeting or by contacting Mary Macias at maryomacias@gmail.com or Kristen Rice at jkrice06@yahoo.com.

Breakfast with Santa tickets are on sale!

Mon, 24 Nov 2014 03:44:03 GMT

WECPTA Breakfast with Santa

Saturday, December 13, 2014

8:00 – 11:30 am

Rocky River Memorial Hall

21016 Hilliard Blvd., Rocky River

$15 per person (children under 2 free)

Please join us for a morning of fun with Santa!

Additional festivities include:

Pictures with Santa! – Photo packages as low as $5
Santa’s Secret Shop! – Children can shop with the help of an “elf”
Balloon Bender Dave! – Choose a special holiday-themed balloon

TICKETS ARE LIMITED!

Email: BWSwecpta@gmail.com or visit www.wecpta.org for more information

This activity is not sponsored by the Westlake City School District

Westlake NEOEA Day at Kalahari

Mon, 08 Sep 2014 17:36:01 GMT

Great Fun! Great Rates!! Thursday Oct 16, No school for Westlake Friday Oct 17. Thursday rate for $119 for 4 wristbands for the waterpark. Hotel occupancy is for four people. Up to 2 additional guests may be added for $25. There are a limited number of rooms available at this rate. Call Kalahari at 1-877-525-2427 and ask for the Westlake family night.

Room Information:

Thursday, October 16, 2014 – No School Friday for Westlake

Thursday Rate: $119 per room

Each room includes 4 wristbands for the water park

Hotel room occupancy is for 4 people

Up to 2 guests may be added for $25

There are a limited number of rooms available at this rate

Cutoff is September 16th

Call Kalahari at 1-877-525-2427

and ask for the Westlake Family Night

Room Information:

Thursday, October 16, 2014 – No School Friday for Westlake

Thursday Rate: $119 per room

Each room includes 4 wristbands for the water park

Hotel room occupancy is for 4 people

Up to 2 guests may be added for $25

There are a limited number of rooms available at this rate

Cutoff is September 16th

Call Kalahari at 1-877-525-2427

and ask for the Westlake Family Night

Room Information:

Thursday, October 16, 2014 – No School Friday for Westlake

Thursday Rate: $119 per room

Each room includes 4 wristbands for the water park

Hotel room occupancy is for 4 people

Up to 2 guests may be added for $25

There are a limited number of rooms available at this rate

Cutoff is September 16th

Call Kalahari at 1-877-525-2427

and ask for the Westlake Family Night

Welcome Reception for New Superintendent

Fri, 22 Aug 2014 02:55:58 GMT

Please join the Westlake Board of Education in formally welcoming Geoff Palmer to the district as the 2014-2015 superintendent.

An informal reception for Mr. Palmer and open house will be held Monday, Aug. 25, beginning at 5pm at Dover Intermediate School, 2240 Dover Center Road. The community, staff, parents and students are invited to meet Mr. Palmer and then self-tour the intermediate school. Board President Carol Winter will give a brief introduction of Mr. Palmer at 5:45pm in the school library.

Everyone is invited to stay for the regular Board of Education meeting, which will begin at 6pm in the Dover Intermediate School library.

Ice Cream Social at Porter Public Library

Mon, 28 Jul 2014 10:00:00 GMT

Friends of Westlake Porter Public Library invites you to their Annual Ice Cream Social, to be held on Monday, July 28, 2014 from 6-8 PM at the library, 27333 Center Ridge Road.

Mitchell’s Ice Cream Sundaes will be sold for $1 and plenty of entertainment will be on hand!

Come see The Big Daddies Band, Balloon Dave, and take your turn on a hole of our mini golf. Try your luck at the Dave & Buster’s table and the Bruegger’s Bagel table.

Check out the Silent Auction which closes that day at 7:45 PM. Items include a Nancy Larsen Dance Studio Basket, a Wilton Baking Basket donated by Baskets by Jen, and 4 Walt Disney World Park Hopper passes. Bidding is now available in the library lobby.

SHOP ALL DAY at the Portables Gift Shop at the library…they will be having a Sidewalk Sale. The gift shop is run by Friends and can be visited online at www.portablesgifts.com. All proceeds go to the library and the shop is staffed by volunteers.

SHOP ALL DAY at the Book Nook – there will be THOUSANDS of HALF PRICED books, movies, and more both inside and outside of the library for sale. The Book Nook is a used book room run by Friends that sells the library discard books, and sells books that the public donates. This is a great time to stock up on summer reading and to get a deal on used library books and media.

Of course, Mitchell’s Ice Cream will be serving sundaes from a tent in the parking lot from 6-8. Popular flavors include Vanilla, Chocolate, Cookie Dough, and, special to the library, Porter Peppermint Patty! Friends of WPPL subsidizes the cost of the sundaes so the public pays only $1.

Make sure the kids take a turn at the Cakewalk –a 50-cent round might win you one of our 60+ cookie and cake choices!

Friends of WPPL looks forward to your attendance at this fun, annual community event! Parking is available at the library and across the street at the post office. Happy Summer!

For more information, contact Friends President Jennifer Cirincione at jenmatlak@yahoo.com.

Green & White Review Auditions are almost here!

Mon, 06 Jan 2014 04:05:04 GMT

Westlake's One & Only Talent Show

It's coming soon, so get your act together!

This year's show will be held on

Saturday, March 15th at 7:00 PM & Sunday, March 16th at 2:00 PM.

All students grades pre-k through grade 12 are invited to audition.

Previous acts have included comedy, puppeteering, Irish dancing, rock bands and much, much more.

Audition sign ups are Jan 13th - Jan 23rd.

All sign ups will be handled on line.

Visit the website for all the additional information you will need:

www.greenandwhiterevue.com

Dan Keenan Named Ohio's 2014 Superintendent of the Year!

Wed, 11 Dec 2013 00:22:39 GMT

The Westlake Council of PTAs

Please join us at a reception honoring

Dr. Daniel Keenan
2014 Ohio Superintendent of the Year

Monday, January 13, 2014 at 7:00 PM

Westlake High School

27830 Hilliard Blvd., Westlake

Dan Keenan, Superintendent of Westlake Schools, has been named the 2014 Ohio Superintendent of the Year by the Buckeye Association of School Administrators

For more information, please contact
Ann Beyer 440-835-5623 or ann.beyer@sbcglobal.net

Issue 88

Tue, 12 Nov 2013 02:58:27 GMT

The Westlake City Schools Operating Levy Issue 88 did not pass on Election Day Tuesday, November 5th. The district will now begin the process of addressing cuts while doing their best to protect the interests of the students. Parents and community members are encouraged to attend Board of Education meetings to be informed of changes in our schools. The next Board of Education meeting will be held on Monday, November 18th at 7:00 pm at the WHS Performing Arts Center.

Westlake Superintendent Dan Keenan named Superintendent of the Year

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 01:51:28 GMT

Westlake Superintendent Dan Keenan named Superintendent of the Year

We’re pleased to be able to share the news that Westlake City Schools Superintendent Dan Keenan has been named Superintendent of the Year by the Buckeye Association of School Administrators! In a press release dated October 22, 2013, Westlake City Schools announced that Keenan received the honor having been nominated by school board President Thomas Mays and Vice President Carol Winter. Keenan’s response is as follows: “Thank you to BASA and our Board of Education. This is a credit to what’s taking place here in Westlake due to our mission and due to the intense focus of many people who are so involved in seeing our students are at the center of what we do. I am proud and fortunate to work in a place that understands our schools exist for our students and embraces a continuous improvement mindset.”

Having been named Superintendent of the Year in Ohio, Keenan will now compete in December for the American Association of School Administrators’ title of National Superintendent of the Year. Please join us in extending a hearty congratulations to Superintendent Keenan!

WESTLAKE CITY SCHOOL LEVY INFORMATION NIGHTS SCHEDULED

Fri, 20 Sep 2013 13:05:42 GMT

The Citizens for Westlake Schools will host two Levy Information Nights to inform the community about facts regarding the Westlake City Schools’ 5.4-mill operating levy – Issue 88 – on the Nov. 5 ballot.

Levy Information Nights will be held at Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road, from 7 to 8 p.m. on:
Monday, Sept. 23, in the Porter Room
Thursday, Oct. 3, in the Porter Room

The presentation will be given by Dr. Daniel J. Keenan Jr., Westlake City Schools Superintendent, and Cris Kennedy, Chairperson for Citizens for Westlake Schools. There will be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions after the presentation.

For additional information please visit www.Westlakelevy.com.

A Bloomin' Affair Fall Flower Sale is now open!

Thu, 12 Sep 2013 01:14:07 GMT

A Bloomin' Affair Fall Flower Sale is now open!

We have a large selection of decorative instant fall flower gardens for sale (colorful mums, pansies, kale and greenery), as well as "drop in" pots...just drop them into your decorative planter or directly into your garden! Take the stress out of cleaning up (and out) your summer arrangements and beds by supporting our 2nd annual fall flower sale! Plants and flowers are from Dean's Nursery and Greenhouse of Westlake; prices are the same or LESS than at the nursery!

All orders are due to any Westlake City School by Friday, September 27.

Pick up your order on Thursday, October 10 at Parkside Intermediate School front bus loop. See the attached order form for details!

Click here for the order form.

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL LEVY ISSUE #16

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:03:51 GMT

Show your support for our schools & our community by participating at a

Support Our Schools Walk

Saturday, May 4, 2013

1:00-3:00

Select your start site:

Westlake High School - East to Dover Center Road and return to WHS (WHS & LBMS students)
Parkside Intermediate School – West to Columbia Rd., east to Clague Rd. and return to Parkside (Parkside, Holly Lane & Hilliard Students)
Crocker Park/Promenade – Start at the grassy area west of Trader Joes, walk along Crocker Road through Promenade/Crocker Park and return to grassy area (Bassett, Dover and WECPTA)

All walks run concurrently. Poster making, stickers and balloons for participants available at all sites from 1:00 – 1:30 pm.

Wear your Westlake spirit wear, bring a sign and join in the fun to SUPPORT OUR SCHOOLS!

Living Green Education Series

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:16:57 GMT

North Ridgeville Green Team is coordinating a Living Green Education Series at the North Ridgeville library during the month of April

The series will consist of 3 sessions, each on a specific topic, and will be conducted by local businesses and organizations.

The following sessions are open to attend, each beginning at 6:30pm:

· April 15: “Green Basics” - Information on recycling and eating healthy local produce. Presented by Lorain County Solid Waste and Fresh Fork Market.

· April 22: “Green Yards and Gardens” – Maintain a yard or raise a garden in an environmentally friendly manner with organic lawn options, composting and rain barrels. Presented by Good Nature Lawn Care and Rain Barrels N’ More.

· April 29: “Green Baby and Kids” – Information on cloth diapers, homemade baby food, and general tips for reducing your carbon footprint while raising a family. Presented by Westside Green Baby and Lil Steps.

Please attend these free presentations to educate yourself and start living green! Visit our website at www.NRGreenTeam.org to learn more.

DOVER PTA WALKING CLUB

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 02:43:34 GMT

DOVER PTA WALKING CLUB

Thursdays, March through May

8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Walkers have less incidence of cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and other killer diseases. They live longer and get mental health and spiritual benefits.

Join us on our next walk. We'd love to see you there! Questions? Contact Bernadette Kronz atp.kronz@sbcglobal.net

MEETING POINTS:

4/11 - Rec center parking near gazebo/pond
4/18 - St. ladislas parking lot (2345 Bassett Road)
4/25 - Holly Lane school Parking Lot
5/2 - Westlake Porter public library parking lot

A Bloomin' Affair Plant Sale

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:09:43 GMT

A Bloomin' Affair Plant Sale

Westlake Council of PTAs Annual Flower and Plant Sale is now in Progress!

Partnering with Dean’s Greenhouse and Nursery, Westlake Council of PTAs is offering beautiful flats of blooming annuals, individual specialty annuals, herbs and greenery, hanging plants, and porch and patio baskets for your spring and summer garden needs.

NEW THIS YEAR: tomatoes and peppers!

There are 2 pickup dates for your convenience:

Thursday, May 9 for all hanging plants, Westlake Spirit Pots, 6” combos and Container Gardens (this is in time for MOTHER’s DAY!)
Thursday, May 16 for all flats, herbs, greenery, vegetables and individual specialty annuals

We have many new items this year! Among them are…

Flats:

Torenia (pink, blue or mix)
Browallia (blue, white)
Zinnia (short; mixed colors)

Hanging Baskets:

New Guinea Imaptiens (for shade; pink, purple, red, salmon)
Specialty Annual Combo now comes in 5 different color combos!
10” Container Garden in 5 different color combinations
6” Annual Combo Pot in 5 different color combos for grouping

CLICK HERE FOR AN ORDER FORM

Orders are due to any Westlake City School building by Friday, April 12. Plant pick-up will be at Parkside Intermediate School front bus loop from 5:00-6:30 p.m. on both delivery dates. Contact Barbara Hall, Chairperson, at 440.899.0742 for more information. Proceeds benefit Westlake Council of PTAs and the many parent and student programs that it provides.

Downey Mildew has been identified in Ohio and 31 other states, affecting only bedding Impatiens and Double Impatiens (NOT New Guinea Impatiens). Spores travel on the breeze and can travel up to 300 miles in one day. Once a plant is infected, there is no cure. It does not affect any other blooming annual. The disease can be controlled with a fungicide, but it is only available to persons with a pesticide license. For this reason, Dean’s and most retailers will not be selling these two varities of impatiens until proper development of a mildew-resistent impatien stock can be bred. Dean’s recommends planting alyssum, begonias, browallia (NEW), coleus, lobelia, torenia (NEW), New Guinea impatiens, and tuberous begonias instead…all these flowers will do very well in your shady spots!

Important Legislation--Please take a minute to read

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:03:06 GMT

This is VERY IMPORTANT and concerns HB 59 which favors a voucher system. WE HAVE TO MAKE OUR VOICE HEARD!!! It just takes a moment to log on to the Ohio PTA website (click on link) to send a message to Rep. Nan Baker. The message is already composed (but editable). You just have to add your name and address. It takes 30 secs (really)!

Richard Ross was just announced this afternoon as the new State Superintendent of Schools. He was previously Governor Kasich's "Education Czar" and is the former superintendent of Reynoldsburg Schools. Ross has been a big proponent of Kasich's education plan, and he is one of the primary architects of the current education budget bill embodied in House Bill (HB) 59.

Hearings continue as Ohio House Education Committee members consider the Governor's budget bill (HB 59). The Ohio PTA testified at the beginning the month and has since reiterated their strong opposition to the voucher and "parent trigger" provisions in the bill. In the testimony, Gloria Cazan (Ohio PTA President) stated:

Ohio PTA supports legislation that empowers parents to be engaged in their child's education, is reflective of community interests, prioritizes student achievement and builds systemic and sustainable family-school partnerships. We feel HB 59 falls short of this.

In addition, throughout HB 59, there are troublesome indications that some students will benefit to improvements in funding while others will not. Increasing private funding with public monies negates why representatives have been elected to oversee our coffers. Public education must remain under the control and accountability of elected officials.
While it may be attractive to parents to have a choice and the ability to empower parents to change schools, the for-profit management and private tuition that erodes public education is NOT the answer for parents trying to change failing schools.

The Ohio PTA is urging all members to contact their state legislators to urge them to vote NO for HB 59. From their email:
Please take a few moments to use CAPWIZ to send a message to your state Representative, asking him/her to vote against HB 59. The bill favors two voucher systems. Ohio PTA does not support voucher systems that continue to divert public tax dollars away from the dollars available for public education funding - with no accountability for how the money will be spent or whether or not the student will have a quality "choice."

You can log on to the Ohio PTA website to send a quick message to your Representative or contact Rep. Nan Baker 614-466-0961 and Senator Tom Patton 614-466-8056 directly.

Connecting for Kids April Parent Discussion Groups

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:52:23 GMT

Connecting for Kids April Parent Discussion Groups

All events are free and open to the public. Free childcare is available, but you must RSVP.

Connecting the Dots: How to Discuss Your Child’s Diagnosis
Saturday, April 6, 2013, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Westlake Porter Public Library, Dover Room

A diagnosis can be a confusing thing for many families. After getting the news, many parents struggle with sharing the results -- when, how, and who should share this information? Also, how do you discuss the diagnosis with the child? Michelle Matzke, Psy.D., and Jennifer Klepner, M.A., of Daily Behavioral Health, will discuss the basic aspects of sharing a diagnosis with family, friends, grandparents, and siblings.

Connecting for Kids and the Westlake Porter Public Library are co-sponsoring this event. Childcare is provided but space is limited. To reserve a spot for your child, visit www.connectingforkids.org or email sarahrintamaki@connectingforkids.org.

Big Problem/Little Problem: Helping Your Preschooler Manage Emotions
Friday, April 26, 2013, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Westlake Porter Public Library, Dover Room

“You are being unreasonable!” Have you ever been tempted to just scream that at your toddler or preschooler as they are rolling on the floor having a tantrum? This presentation will look at helping young children identify and manage their emotions from a developmental perspective. Presented by Kristen Bergmann, MSSA, LISW-S, this parent discuss group will tackle ways to handle the intense emotions of toddlers and preschoolers.

Connecting for Kids and the Westlake Porter Public Library are co-sponsoring this event. Childcare is provided but space is limited. To reserve a spot for your child, visit www.connectingforkids.org or email sarahrintamaki@connectingforkids.org.

Connecting for Kids
Connecting for Kids is a nonprofit, networking organization that connects parents to resources in the community and supports parents as they help their child grow and develop. Whether a child has a formal diagnosis or if parents are just questioning if their child’s development is typical compared to same-aged peers, the group serves families concerned about physical, emotional, social/language, adaptive or cognitive development.

For more details on Connecting for Kids or its events, visit www.connectingforkids.org or contact Sarah Rintamaki 440-250-5563 or sarahrintamaki@connectingforkids.org. Connecting for Kids: “For families with questions and concerns about childhood development.”

Presenting our 2013-2014 Board

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 02:01:06 GMT

Thanks to all who are stepping up to help keep our organization running smoothly!

Position (# of people needed)	2013-2014 Board
President	Sarah Camden
1st VP	Rachel Jewell
2nd VP (Fundraising)	Holly Taylor
3rd VP (Kiddie Kloset)	Marie Novak
Secretary	Molly Gamiere
Treasurer	Bonnie Cybulko
Council Delegate (2)	Hind Simonetti & Julie Huck
Adult Activities (2)	Amy Fedor & Gwen Sanchez
Audit	RaeAnne Stock
Babysitting Co-op	Kristen Pugh
Children's Crafts (2)	Molly Gamiere & Andrea Navratil
Children's Parties (2)	Erin Baesel & Missy Laux
Community Service (2)	Mary Macias & Leila Daiuto
Field Trips (2)	Megan Navratil & Julie Jacono
Fundraising - Kalahari	Andrea Navratil
Fundraising - Breakfast With Santa	Jenn Hill & Jenn Richards
Fundraising - Spring Fundraiser	Marti Callahan & Jennifer Zimmer
Health and Safety	Vicki Barone
Hospitality	Connie Shaver
Advocacy	Delicia Ostrowski
Membership	Elizabeth Szabo
Membership Database	Gwen Sanchez
Newsletter Editor	Betsy King
Playgroups (2)	Sheila Kohuth
Preschool Fair (2)	Michelle Baker & Kristen Pugh
Preschool Vision Screening (2)	Sarah Raousch & Paula Kneisley
Publicity	Christine Jurik
Refreshments (2)	Patti Cervenka & Carla Regener
Social Media	Athena Bedell
Sunshine	Megan Tomsik
Website	Jen Grimes
Kiddie Kloset (2)	Niki Arkwright & RaeAnne Stock

FREE Love and Logic Institute Class

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 01:57:39 GMT

To: Westlake School Parents,

The Love and Logic Institute has updated their parenting program with new videos and it is now called "Parenting the Love and Logic Way" instead of "Becoming a Love and Logic Parent". Ron Chidsey would like to "test drive" this new program with some parents who have taken the previous class along with some parents that have not taken the class before. Ron will be teaching one module of this program (two hours in length), free of charge at the Westlake High School Lecture Room 109 on:

Monday, April 15, 2013 from 7:00-9:00 P.M.
Class title: Putting an End to Arguing, Back Talk and Begging

Ron is now opening registration to the general population of Wesstlake Schools until April 5 at which time he will put the following link on his Website and open it to the general public. At the end of the class, he will be asking for some feedback by way of an evaluation form to help him evaluate this new curriculum.

To register, simply click on the link below, and provide your name(s), phone number, email address, and city/Zip.

Class size will be limited to the first 40 participants and there are already over 20 registered. The link will be deactivated as soon as that limit has been reached so that no more registrations will be accepted.

Thanks,
Ron Chidsey
http://chidseyseminars.wufoo.com/forms/putting-an-end-to-arguing-westlake/

Dollars for Scholars

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:03:31 GMT

Dollars for Scholars

Friday, March 22nd
Westalke High School
Doors open: 6:00 p.m.
Game Time: 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $5 Pre-Game $6 at the door

Come see Westlake staffers take on WHS seniors at at the annual Seniors vs. Staff Basketball Game benefiting Westalke Council of PTAs scholarships for graduating WHS students! Along with the game, take a chance at the $1,000 Grand Prize raffle drawing, bid on some of the amazing Silent Auction items, have fun with the kiddos with the children's activities and more!

Some of the Auction and Raffle items as of today include:

Cookies by CrisPicturetakers
WHS Parking Space
Prom and After Prom Tickets
Principals and Porter Librarian for a Day
Tailgate Package that includes Cornhole Boards with bags!
One of a kind WHS memorabilia
and many more!

To purchase tickets or for more information contact Marie Novak at novakmarie@hotmail.com .

Raffle tickets are also on sale for $5 a ticket for a chance to win $1000. People can contact Marie or any of the WECPTA executive board to purchase raffle tickets.

Event and raffle tickets will also be available at the General Meeting, Tuesday, March 12, 2013.

Did you know it is time to sign your almost 3 year old up for Preschool?

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 04:49:24 GMT

Consider sending your child to Rocky River United Methodist Nursery School for the Fall 2013 school year. We are currently accepting registrations for the 2013-2014 school year. We still have openings in both our 3 and 4 year old programs. Registration information and forms can be found online at rrumc.org.

Please call Becky Satayathum, Registrar or Karen Freeh, Director with any questions or for a tour at (440) 331-7676 (ext. 230), or e-mail us at rrumns@gmail.com. Thank you!

Demon Green Bash!

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 04:46:49 GMT

Co-OP Carnival

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 04:42:35 GMT

The Cooperative Preschool of Bay Village invites children of all ages & and their families to the annual

Co-OP Carnival

Tuesday, March 5th, 2013
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.Bay Village Middle School Cafeteria

Featuring:

Carnival Games
Cupcake Walk
Photo Booth
Entertainment
Bake Sale
Raffles & More!

Children of all ages and their families are welcome to attend. Carnival games, cupcake walk, photo booth and raffle require tickets. All proceeds go to the Cooperative Preschool of Bay Village, a 501c(3) organization.

The Cooperative Preschool of Bay Village
440-899-7240 • www.baycoopschool.org

Lee Burneson’s DRAMA CLUB presents… Seusical The Musical Jr.

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 18:11:21 GMT

Just imagine a world where anything is possible: an elephant up in a tree, a person too tiny to see, a heroic child and dreams running wild! Come to a place where helping a friend, never giving up, and keeping a promise come alive in this wonderful tale that delights anyone young at heart!

Two performances:

Friday, February 8th 7:00 p.m. &

Saturday, February 9th 1:00 p.m.

Doors open one hour prior to the show. Arrive early for the best seating

Admission:$5.00/person Children 2and under FREE

You can purchase ticketsat the door the day of the performance or at Lee Burneson MiddleSchool.

Westlake Performing Arts Center

Westlake High School

27830 Hilliard Blvd.

Donating and Organizing Fundraisers for Sandy Hook Elementary School

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 03:32:38 GMT

December 17, 2012

It is with heavy hearts and the deepest sympathy that we express our condolences to the families and communities affected by the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. We have watched with profound sadness, pained that school violence has again claimed so many beloved students and educators. As you read these words, the families in Newtown, Connecticut are enduring unspeakable heartache and loss. Together let us pray that they will receive the comfort they so desperately need.

National PTA and the Connecticut PTSA pledge our unwavering support to the Newtown community. In the past few days, we have met with PTA leaders of all of the schools in Newtown, including the Sandy Hook PTA, and community leaders who have requested our help in supporting the families. For those of us who are looking to be of assistance in the aftermath, we share the following projects in need of your support:

Welcome Students to a Winter Wonderland
When school resumes for Sandy Hook, it will be in a new building. Parent-volunteers are working to ensure that the students are welcomed back by a winter wonderland with the entire school decorated with as many unique snowflakes as possible. We encourage senders to be as creative as possible, remembering that no two snowflakes are alike. Please make and send snowflakes by January 12, 2013 to the Connecticut PTSA address at the end of this email.

Donating and Organizing Fundraisers for Sandy Hook Elementary School
Donations will be accepted indefinitely to the Connecticut PTSA “Sandy Hook Fund” to provide ongoing support to the community. Please send checks to the Connecticut PTSA address listed at the end of this email. Group fundraising projects may include walk-a-thons, spirits days, pajama days, etc., which may be scheduled at your convenience.

For student-run coin drives, please submit all donations by February 14, 2012.

The Newtown community has requested only monetary donations at this time. For service or product donation inquiries, please contact newtownboe@gmail.com. To contact Sandy Hook PTA, please email sandyhook@ctpta.org.

National PTA Advocacy
Toward the end of the week, we will be prepared to share with you how best to advocate for school safety at the state and federal levels in response to this tragedy. As we said on Friday, National PTA prioritizes the protection of children in all schools and believes it is fundamental to learning. We have several position statements and resolutions related to school violence and child safety, which we will package and share widely very soon. Rest assured, we fully plan to engage our powerful network of nearly 5 million dedicated members to make a difference on this issue.

Resources
Many parents may feel at a loss about how to approach the subject of school violence with their children. For information on helping your child cope, discussing issues of violence and hate, and keeping your school safe, please visit our website at PTA.org/schoolviolence.

Thank you for your generous support and dedication to the children and families of Newtown, Connecticut.

Warm regards,
Betsy Landers
National PTA President

Jim Accomando
Connecticut PTSA President

Please send all snowflakes and donations to:
Connecticut PTSA
60 Connolly Parkway
Building 12, Suite 103
Hamden, CT 06514

A message from WESTLAKE CSD

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 03:31:29 GMT

To Our Westlake Schools Parents,

The events in Newtown, Connecticut, on Friday were tragic, incomprehensible and extremely saddening. Circumstances like these hit close to home and emotionally wear on us all. First and foremost, we want you to let you know again that we understand the importance of continuing to put forth our very best effort to ensure our schools are as safe and secure as possible. We realize some of our safety precautions and processes can be inconveniences, but know that those procedures were thoughtfully created with our local safety forces to ensure a safe and secure environment for our staff and students.

This has been and continues to be a top priority for the Westlake City Schools. We will remain vigilant in following safety and security protocols. We regularly revisit those protocols with Westlake Police and our safety committee quarterly and immediately after an event like the one that took place Friday. Should any adjustments to our procedures be made we will communicate those to you. As always, if you have input you believe will contribute to improving our efforts you are encouraged to share that with your child's principal.

There is a high likelihood your child has approached you about the Newtown tragedy. We have provided a resource from the National Association of School Psychologists on our website - www.wlake.org - for our families who are looking for support for these types of conversations. You can let your child know the district works very hard and thoughtfully to ensure our schools are safe. We have a comprehensive safety plan developed with the Westlake Police and Fire Departments and continually evaluate and update the plan to be prepared for all emergencies.

It takes much more than a deep knowledge of standards and teaching strategies to see we Educate for Excellence every day. Thank you for entrusting us with your child, we know what a privilege that is and will continue to work in partnership with you to provide the right care for them to learn in a safe environment.

The Westlake City Schools

Revolutionary Child Safety Technology – Free to PTA Parents!

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:11:47 GMT

eTrak Powered by Verizon Powered by Verizon helps parents Always Know children are safe with its revolutionary new location-tracking device. This lightweight, domino-sized device uses highly accurate, patented GPS+ technology to show a child’s location on any smartphone or computer. Other features ensure that if the device goes outside a prescribed area or a child pushes the “panic button,” messages are sent to multiple recipients with the device’s location and directions on how to get there.

For a limited time, PTA parents can order the device free of charge, (regularly $99), paying only the one-time activation fee ($39) and monthly subscription fee of $15. Plus, for every PTA parent’s subscription order, eTrak is donating $6 to their local unit and $2 each to their State PTA and National PTA. Click here to learn more and take advantage of this limited time offer.

Safety Day with the Cat in the Hat!

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:00:15 GMT

"A Bloomin' Affair" Autumn Sale

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 20:09:01 GMT

A Bloomin' Affair is pleased to announce our new Autumn sale!

Partnering with Dean’s Greenhouse and Nursery, Westlake Council of PTAs is offering beautiful Autumn patio and porch baskets for your seasonal decorations!

Each {plastic} oval terra cotta pot contains one 8” hardy flowering mum in your choice of yellow, burgundy or orange, one 5” pansy and one 5” ornamental kale in coordinating colors, and one 5” hardy ivy, and is only $25! See the attached order form and photos and order yours today!

Proceeds benefit Westlake Council of PTAs and the many parent and

student programs that it provides. Orders are due to any Westlake City School building by Friday, September 14. Plant pick-up will be on Thursday, October 4 at Parkside Intermediate School front bus loop from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Contact Barbara Hall, Chairperson, at 440.899.0742 for more information.

Westshore Mothers of Twins Welcome Back Social

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 04:31:13 GMT

Join the Westshore Mothers of Twins Club for a Welcome Back Social on Sunday Aug.19th 4-6pm at South Central Park in North Ridgeville (pavilion 1, off Rt.83), 7565 Avon Belden Road, North Ridgeville.

This family-friendly event is open to pregnant and parenting moms of multiples (and their kids) who are interested in learning more about our club. For more information visit http://www.wmotc.org. To rsvp please email membership@wmotc.org.

Westlake 2012 Safety Town

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 13:40:04 GMT

Classes begin June 11th.

For more information and student registration form click on the link below:
Safety Town Registration Flyer-1.pdf

Westlake/Dover High School All Class Reunion

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:48:31 GMT

Westlake Schools Alumni, parents, staff and supporters! Don't miss the

Westlake/Dover High School All Class Reunion

Homecoming Weekend, September 28 & 29, 2012

Friday, September 28

4:00 to 7:00 pm: Westlake Demons Club Spaghetti Dinner

5:30 pm: Homecoming Parade - Alumni are encouraged to walk with a banner, create a float or just sit and watch. If you're interested in participating, email Info@WestlakeAllAlumni.com

6:15 pm: March of the Alumni and photos

7:00 pm: Homecoming Football Game against Olmsted Falls 8:00 pm to 1:00 am: All Class Reunion at La Centre Tickets are $60 if purchased before Aug. 15 and $70 if purchased Aug. 16 to Sept. 20. Enjoy tailgate food, cash bar and a live band. Casual attire. 18+ over event please.

FOR ALL DETAILS AND UPDATES...

GO TO: WestlakeAllAlumni.com

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: Westlake OH Alumni

EMAIL US: Info@WestlakeAllAlumni.com

REUNION HOTLINE: 440-250-1112

Saturday, September 29

8:00 to 11:00 am: Westlake Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast in the high school cafeteria

9:00 am to Noon: Tours of Westlake High School and a musical reception by Westlake students and an opportunity to preview the new high school

Evening: Alumni Night Out - meet up with friends at area establishments that support Westlake City Schools

Visit www.WestlakeAllAlumni.com for all the details today!

Citizen’s Advisory Committee

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:29:55 GMT

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR

Westlake City School’s

Citizen’s Advisory Committee (CAC)*

Join us for the CAC final report presentations:

Connecting WHS Students with Service Learning Projects

Best Practices in High School Alumni Programs

Monday, May 21 5:30 p.m.

Followed by CAC meeting @7:30pm

Board of Education Building

Come learn more about the CAC does and provide input to next year’s research topics!

2011 Study Topics: Health Eating & High School Start Times

2010 Study Topics: Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Building Design

2009 Study Topics: Service Learning & Going Green

* CAC brochure and previous study reports can be found at:

http://beta.westlake.k12.oh.us/parents/CAC

Consider these reasons why joining the CAC makes a lot of sense:

· You have heard of all the wonderful projects the CAC has done in the past and you would like to get involved.

· You have never heard of the CAC and would like to learn more about the committee and its mission.

· You have an idea or concern that you would like addressed by the CAC in a future project.

· You would like to get involved in more high-level discussions about best practices of running the district.

· You are interested in hearing monthly reports from the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools.

· You are eager to engage in volunteer efforts that have strategic importance to the Westlake City Schools.

For more info contact CAC co-chairs

Cecilia Steinman (ceciliaSteinman@yahoo.com) or Laura Steinbrink (laurasteinbrink@mac.com

SUMMER FIT WORKBOOK SALE

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:17:14 GMT

Bassett is excited to partner with Educator's Market and Toy in offering the Summer Fit series of workbooks for purchase. Books are offered at retail price of $12.95 with a portion of the proceeds from each book going to the Bassett PTA.

Summer Fit is a fantastic resource based on national standards that helps to prepare kids for the upcoming year. There are books for those entering kindergarten all the way through 5th grade.

The order form can be download here. Please return your order form and payment to Delicia O. by Tuesday, May 1. Please make checks payable to Bassett PTA.

WECPTA Bookfair on Friday, March 16th

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:34:10 GMT

New Fundraising Event for WECPTA: Bookfair on Friday, March 16th

Friday, March 16, 2012
9 AM – 11 PM
Barnes & Noble Booksellers – Crocker Park

Simply present THIS FLYER (click to download) at Barnes & Nobel on Friday, March 16th and WECPTA will get a percentage of the sales on most purchases*. Can't attend our book fair at Barnes & Nobel? Visit bn.com/bookfairs to support us online from 03/16/12 to 03/20/12 by entering Bookfair ID# 10687457 at checkout.

Be sure to shop (think Easter baskets!) at Barnes & Noble all day Friday, or online with your book fair flier, and WECPTA gets 10% of the sales. Be sure to spread the word and the fliers to family and friends... including those outside of the ECPTA!!

Join us for our own special story time with Biscuit the Dog... times two! Free during the day? Join us for the noon story time! Want to make it an event for the whole family? Join us for story time at 7 PM! Don't forget your camera for pictures with the costume character!

* Some exceptions apply

Voter Guide for Board of Education

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:11:10 GMT

Below you will find a voter guide and candidate profiles for those running for a position on the Board of Education. Please read, share with friends and neighbors and be an informed voter.

Candidates will be speaking at the meeting on October 11.

Election day is November 8th.

BOE 2011 VoterGuide.pdf

WestlakeCouncilPTACandidateProfile.pdf

Nominations for the 2011-2012 WECPTA Board

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 01:27:28 GMT

WECPTA Nominations for 2011-2012

President Delicia Ostrowski

1st VP Lora Hebda

2nd VP (auction) Athena Bedell

3rd Vp (kiddie kloset) Karen Krantz

Secretary Megan Navratil

Treasurer Nicole Rupe

Council Delegate Andrea Navratil Co-Chair- Open

Adult Activites Amy Fedor Co-Chair- Nicole Sauer

Babysitting Coop Gwen Sanchez

Children's Crafts Halle Kraus

Children's Parties Kim Durbin

Community Service Missy Laux Co-Chair- Sarah Camden

Field Trips Megan Tomsik Co-Chair- Open

Fundraising Michelle Baker Co-Chair- Cathy Schultz

Health and Safety Jessica Kim

Hospitality Jenn Richards

Advocacy Amy Fedor

Membership Holly Taylor

Membership Database Carrie Rendziak

Newsletter Editor Jennifer Grimes

Playgroups Robin Pelles

Preschool Fair Carrie Rendziak Co-Chair- Jenn Richards

Preschool Vision Screening Bev Wilkinson Co-Chair- Carrie Klessle

Publicity Molly Johnson

Refreshments Dawn Evans Co-Chair- Teri Gannon

Social Media Danielle Soltis

Sunshine Danielle Soltis

Website Liz Pirnat

Kiddie Kloset Trina Poremsky Co-Chair- Lorilynn Wolf

Please note the two open positions and think about if you would be willing to co-chair. Many hands make less work. Thanks to everyone that has volunteered so far.

SHORT video recap of Dr. Keenan's talk at the Feb. Meeting

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:58:54 GMT

Superintendent Keenan joined the WECPTA February 2011 general meeting to talk to members about next year's full day kindergarten.

Great turnout for WECPTA Vendor Night - See the photos!

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 01:33:49 GMT

We had a great turnout for our vendor night! Thanks to everyone who hung around after the meeting learn more about what some of our members do for a living.

If you couldn't make the meeting, here's a glimpse into what you missed:

Laurie Clovesko showcases Abbey Thomas kids clothing and accessories.

Athena Bedell shows Premier Designs Jewelry.

Marci Smith gives Nicole Sauer a Beauty Control hand treatment.

Haley Krause shows Trish Needham her children's photography packages.

Loni O'Neil talks with Lola Perez Wenham about 31 Gifts.

Members head to Champps after the meeting for some much needed R&R.

Karen Krantz unwinds after a brutal night of Kiddie Kloset sign-ups with a gravity defying slice of Mile High Chocolate Pie. Thanks for sharing, Karen!

Spring Kiddie Kloset tables are SOLD OUT!

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 03:45:15 GMT

Members made a run on Kiddie Kloset table reservations at the January meeting and sold out the tables in 2 hours! Sellers will receive their Seller Information Package by the beginning of April which will include sale details and Bake Sale donation information.

Awesome Night at the Races!!! (Video)

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 19:12:40 GMT

And I'm not just saying that because my mother-in-law won the 42" T.V. and then gave it to my husband!!! We'll, maybe I am somewhat biased...

Thanks again to everyone who helped make this event a great success!

Missed the October 2010 General Meeting?

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:13:47 GMT

Dr. Keenan, Superintendent of Westlake Schools, discussed next year’s FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN. He is joined by Pam Griebel, Director of Academic Services, and Mike Laub, Director of Human Resources.

If you are interested in viewing the video recording of this presentation, please email news@wecpta.org and I'll send you a link to download the file.

Westlake Early Childhood PTA News

Kalahari NEOEA Day

Its time to PARTY!

Breakfast with Santa tickets are on sale!

Westlake NEOEA Day at Kalahari

Welcome Reception for New Superintendent

Ice Cream Social at Porter Public Library

Green & White Review Auditions are almost here!

Westlake's One & Only Talent Show

It's coming soon, so get your act together!

Dan Keenan Named Ohio's 2014 Superintendent of the Year!

Issue 88

Westlake Superintendent Dan Keenan named Superintendent of the Year

Westlake Superintendent Dan Keenan named Superintendent of the Year

WESTLAKE CITY SCHOOL LEVY INFORMATION NIGHTS SCHEDULED

A Bloomin' Affair Fall Flower Sale is now open!

A Bloomin' Affair Fall Flower Sale is now open!

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL LEVY ISSUE #16

Show your support for our schools & our community by participating at a

Support Our Schools Walk

Saturday, May 4, 2013

1:00-3:00

Living Green Education Series

North Ridgeville Green Team is coordinating a Living Green Education Series at the North Ridgeville library during the month of April

DOVER PTA WALKING CLUB

DOVER PTA WALKING CLUB

A Bloomin' Affair Plant Sale

A Bloomin' Affair Plant Sale

Westlake Council of PTAs Annual Flower and Plant Sale is now in Progress!

There are 2 pickup dates for your convenience:

We have many new items this year! Among them are…

Important Legislation--Please take a minute to read

Connecting for Kids April Parent Discussion Groups

Presenting our 2013-2014 Board

Thanks to all who are stepping up to help keep our organization running smoothly!

FREE Love and Logic Institute Class

Dollars for Scholars

Dollars for Scholars

Did you know it is time to sign your almost 3 year old up for Preschool?

Demon Green Bash!

Co-OP Carnival

The Cooperative Preschool of Bay Village invites children of all ages & and their families to the annual

Co-OP Carnival

Tuesday, March 5th, 2013 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.Bay Village Middle School Cafeteria

Lee Burneson’s DRAMA CLUB presents… Seusical The Musical Jr.

Two performances:

Donating and Organizing Fundraisers for Sandy Hook Elementary School

A message from WESTLAKE CSD

Revolutionary Child Safety Technology – Free to PTA Parents!

Safety Day with the Cat in the Hat!

"A Bloomin' Affair" Autumn Sale

A Bloomin' Affair is pleased to announce our new Autumn sale!

Westshore Mothers of Twins Welcome Back Social

Westlake 2012 Safety Town

Westlake/Dover High School All Class Reunion

Citizen’s Advisory Committee

SUMMER FIT WORKBOOK SALE

WECPTA Bookfair on Friday, March 16th

New Fundraising Event for WECPTA: Bookfair on Friday, March 16th

Voter Guide for Board of Education

Nominations for the 2011-2012 WECPTA Board

WECPTA Nominations for 2011-2012

SHORT video recap of Dr. Keenan's talk at the Feb. Meeting

Great turnout for WECPTA Vendor Night - See the photos!

Spring Kiddie Kloset tables are SOLD OUT!

Awesome Night at the Races!!! (Video)

Missed the October 2010 General Meeting?

Tuesday, March 5th, 2013
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.Bay Village Middle School Cafeteria