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From the Principal’s Desk
We are heading into March and are continuing with
testing. There are still many parts of the PARCC
tests to complete and then we move right into the
OGT tests
2015 SPRING OGT - Daily Schedule
Monday – Reading
Tuesday – Mathematics
Wednesday – Writing
Thursday – Science
Friday – Social Studies
The Ohio Graduation Testing Week will be held
March 16-20, 2015. The following schedule will be
used for testing week:
8:00-8:10 Students report to testing sites
8:15 Testing begins
8:25 Students may still be admitted to
testing sites
10:45 Students released from testing
sites & sent to lunch
10:51-11:31 Lunch
BELL SCHEDULE
1st afternoon period 11:36 – 12: 12
2nd afternoon period 12:18 – 12:54
3rd afternoon period 1:00 – 1:36
4th afternoon period 1:42 – 2:18
5th afternoon period 2:24 – 3:00 Dismissal
*Every day will follow a Friday lab schedule
Time MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
11:36-12:12 pm 1st period 1st period 2nd period 1st period 3rd period
12:18-12:54 pm 2nd period 6th period 3rd period 2nd period 4th period
1:00 – 1:36 pm 3rd period 7th period 4th period 7th period 5th period
1:42 – 2:18 pm 4th period 8th period 5th period 8th period 6th period
2:24 – 3:00 pm 5th period 9th period 6th period 9th period 7th period
Lakewood High School - 14100 Franklin Boulevard, Lakewood, Ohio - 216.529.4028
In addition to testing, we still have lots of different activities and sports events occurring. The 13 th
Annual Physics Cardboard Boat Regatta is one of the best attended events. This year’s event will
take place in the pool on March 3rd after school at 3:15 p.m. Tickets sell out fast, so make sure to
get your tickets early. Tickets can be purchased in the LHS Bookroom for $1.00 each. This event
is sponsored by Tavens Packaging and Display Solutions.
There is SAT testing scheduled for Saturday, March 14, in the mods starting at 7:30 a.m.
The annual Community Leaders Breakfast will take place on March 19.
Night at the Races is March 7 at 6 p.m.
Keith Ahearn
LHS Important Phone Numbers
Security Hotline (216) 227-5311 Main Office (216) 529-4028 House 1 Absence Line (216) 227-5991 House 1 Attendance (216)529-4391 House 1 Office (216) 529-4045 House 2 Absence Line (216)227-5992 House 2 Attendance (216) 529-4392 House 2 Office (216) 529-4128 House 3 Absence Line (216) 227-5993 House 3 Attendance (216)529-4393 House 3 Office (216) 529-4144
MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
As of this writing, a proposal for next school year’s
academic calendar is being considered for approval
by our Board of Education. If the Board approves
the recommended calendar at its meeting on March
2, the 2015-2016 school year will begin on Aug. 17,
2015, for students and conclude on May 26, 2016.
While this may seem a lot earlier compared to this
school year’s start, please keep in mind that the
district pushed the start date back to the last week in
August this school year in order to give our staff
ample time to make the transition to our temporary
elementary buildings for Grant, Lincoln and
Roosevelt. If you compare to years previous to this,
our Aug. 17 start date is less than a week earlier
than usual.
A calendar committee made the proposed
recommendation for an earlier school year start
based on a number of factors.
Parents who responded to a survey regarding the
academic calendar indicated a preference for more
instructional time to occur prior to students taking
standardized tests. Beginning school on a Monday
should result in a more productive beginning week
for students and staff.
The new calendar will also result in the second-
quarter end coinciding with the start of Winter
Break. Input from our high school faculty indicated
that this would benefit our high school students as
they would no longer have midterm exams come
shortly after their return to school in January and
after a long academic break.
With the bulk of the construction work for our new
schools taking place over the summer, having
students wrap up the school year before Memorial
Day will also allow our construction team to
maximize its work time at the high school while
students are not there.
Thank you for your understanding during a
significant period of transition within the Lakewood
City Schools.
Jeffrey W. Patterson
Superintendent
Board of Education
Emma Petrie Barcelona, President
Tom Einhouse, Vice President
Linda Beebe
Edward Favre
Betsy Bergen Shaughnessy
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President’s Message
The Lakewood Council of PTAs Educator of the Year and Helping Hands Award Committee has selected the
2014-2015 award winners. Each winner has received an e-mail to letting them know of their selection, and
asking them to save the date for this year’s Installation Ceremony on May 6th, where they will be recognized
and receive their awards.
Lakewood Council of PTAs Outstanding District Educator Award Winners
Merritt Waters, Horace Mann Elementary School
John Blasko, Harding Middle School
David Hille, Lakewood High School
David Hille has been selected as the overall Educator of the Year. His nomination has been forwarded to the district level competition.
Lakewood Council of PTAs Helping Hands Award Winner
Allison Kirkwood, Roosevelt Elementary School
Joanne Schwark, Garfield Middle School
Kathy Murphy, Lakewood High School
Allison Kirkwood has been selected as the overall winner of the Helping Hands Award.
Her nomination has been forwarded to the district level competition.
Seniors are encouraged to apply for our local PTA scholarships and Ohio PTA scholarships. See the next
page for the local application or download an editable form here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1TCFM1GJPtrUWpPUEdMZGw5bFk/view?usp=sharing .
State scholarship Informational brochure: http://www.ohiopta.org/Portals/0/PDF/Scholar%20brochure.pdf
Academic http://www.ohiopta.org/Portals/0/PDF/Academic%20Application%20fillable.pdf
Technical http://www.ohiopta.org/Portals/0/PDF/Technical%20Application%20fillable.pdf
Special Needs http://www.ohiopta.org/Portals/0/PDF/Special%20Ed%20Application%20fillable.pdf
Next LHS PTA meeting: March 24, 2015, 7 pm
Karen Zingale, LHS PTA President
Guidance News
Freshman – Sophomores – Juniors
Counselors should be wrapping up individual appointments with students to talk about course selections for next year. After all courses are entered into the computer, we will be sending home verifications for parents to review. Please remember that these are course requests, and that counselors will try their best to accommodate fitting them all into your child’s schedule. Thinking about taking a Dual Enrollment Course for next year? We will be holding a College Credit Plus parent & student meeting to explain how this process works March 6 at 6 p.m. in the Civic.
Seniors
PLEASE look at our scholarship bulletin and stop by the scholarship table. We have been adding many new scholarships, especially local ones that our students have a very good chance of winning.
The SCHOLARSHIP BULLETINS have been added under the Scholarships link on the Guidance page. Deadlines are approaching – Apply now!
Please see Mrs. Sandoval if you have any questions about the applications. Also if you have not done the FAFSA yet the deadlines are here now for most colleges. Scholarships may ask for you to have completed the FAFSA or may need the EFC number from the FAFSA. Mrs. Sandoval is in A208 every T/W/TH to help families with this form as well. SAT REASONING TEST www.collegeboard.org SAT Reasoning Test: $52.50
Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline (+ $28.00 fee) March 14, 2015 February 13, 2015 March 3, 2015
May 2, 2015 April 6, 2015 April 21, 2015
June 6, 2015 May 8, 2015 May 27, 2015
ACT TEST www.actstudent.org ACT Test: $38.00 / ACT PLUS Writing Test: $54.50
Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline (+$24 fee)
April 18, 2015 March 13, 2015 March 14-27, 2015
June 13, 2015 May 8, 2015 May 9-22, 2015
Registration materials are available in the Guidance Center and at the above websites
LHS Code: 362-865 Sincerely,
The LHS Guidance Staff For more information visit the
Guidance Department home page
LHS Guidance Department
Mrs. Emily Adkins, Dept. Facilitator
(216) 529-4141
Mr. Jim Daley, Counselor
(216) 529-4124
Ms. Nina DeChant, Counselor
(216) 529-4040
Mr. Mike Francu, Counselor
(216) 529-4170
Mrs. Lyndie Schuckert, Counselor
(216) 529-4272
Mrs. Debra Diamond, Secretary
(216) 529-4032
WORK ETHIC RECOGNIZED BY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Congratulations to West Shore’s Work Ethic Award recipients who were recognized by the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce and the Lakewood/ Rocky River Sunrise Rotary for being “dependable, hard-working, and committed to doing a good job” in the classroom and in the workplace. One student from each career-technical program was selected to receive the Outstanding Work Ethic Award. Chamber members, Rotarians, family, work supervisors, and school administrators braved to cold weather to celebrate the students’ success on Friday, February 20th during an award breakfast at Brennan’s Banquet and Catering Center.
Congratulations 2015 Work Ethic Award Winners
Automotive Technology Kevin Gettens
Biotechnology Devon Chodzin
Business Management Michael Fasko
Community Based Training: Bonne Bell Jamie Whitford
Community Based Training: Rae Ann Brady Stevens
Construction Trades Colin Teets
Culinary Arts / ProStart D’Nautica Davis
Early Childhood Education / Senior Services Lauren Murphy
Electronic Technology Viktor Koromyslichenko
Health Careers Technology Aidan O’Donnell
Interactive Media Madeline Listkowski
Medical Office Management Karamella McCoy
Networking / Cisco Christian Ulsenheimer-Welke
Project Lead the Way Matthew Bango
Service Occupations Training Kaitlyn Box
LHS Athletic Boosters
Visit our site at http://lakewoodathleticboosters.org/ to join.
Email us at [email protected] to volunteer for Basketball Concessions.
Thank you for your support.
LHS Sports fans can follow LHS Athletics via http://www.beafanatic.com/newsWS14.php
and find Ranger Athletics schedules at http://lakewoodcityschools.org/athletics.aspx?ishome=1
LHS Music Boosters
We are pleased to announce that now you can become a member of Lakewood Music Boosters via PayPal on
our website www.LakewoodMusicBoosters.com. It's quicker and easier than ever to join and you can support
our student musicians in the classroom and in the community. Thank you!
Lakewood Music Boosters’
Doorstep Direct Fruit Sale
Good news fruit lovers: through the Doorstep Direct program, you can
still order fresh fruit for a spring delivery! This program allows you to
support Lakewood Music Boosters by ordering fruit online and having
it shipped either directly to you or to someone else you think would enjoy this refreshing citrus. Ordering
deadline for March delivery is March 5th. Be sure to use our Group ID at checkout: OH27237.
Follow the instructions below to support our cause:
Go to www.doorstepdirect.org
Choose the Spring Delivery category.
Select as many items as you would like
For each item, you will need to select if you are sending it to yourself or to another recipient and
the quantity you want to send
There is a one-time $3.00 processing fee for each complete order, regardless of the number of
items purchased
Once you are done shopping, click the checkout button at the bottom right side of your shopping cart
screen
Shipping Information
The shipping information will cycle through each recipient’s address information screen
No PO Boxes please, as UPS is used for delivery
The last line to be filled out is the personal message. Please fill this out so the recipient knows
who sent the item
Complete the Credit Card Information section
Billing Information
The first line, Group ID, is going to require you to enter OH27237 so that we receive the credit
of your purchase
If you would like to recognize your favorite music student, you may put that name in the Group
Salesperson slot; you may also leave it blank.
Please verify all names and addresses on the order summary screen, as we are not responsible for
any incorrect addresses
You will receive an email as your receipt for the purchase. Please email Laura VanDale at
[email protected] with any questions. We greatly appreciate your supporting Lakewood Music
Boosters. Have a great day!
Parents of Seniors - Lakewood High School Class of 2015 Prom will be on May 30, 2015! A committee is hard at work planning an
After Prom party to provide a safe option for our seniors and their guests after the actual dance. The fun starts
at 11:30 pm and ends at 2:30am.
This party is a 36 year old tradition for Lakewood High School and is funded from donations and fundraisers!
Please support fund-raising efforts to make this a fun and affordable event for our seniors. You can download
flyers, make Painless Project donations, and see upcoming events at lakewoodafterprom.org.
Download the senior calendar from the school’s website: http://www.lakewoodcityschools.org/userfiles/2312/SENIOR%20CALENDAR%202015.pdf
www.lakewoodafterprom.org
Save the date – Saturday, May 30
After Prom will need many parent
volunteers on the day of the event to
make it fun and safe!
Upcoming March & April PTA Events
Human Trafficking 101 Who is trafficked, where trafficking takes place, and both how and
why it occurs. What is being done in terms of anti-trafficking efforts?
What about human trafficking laws and safe harbor in Ohio? What
can you do to help combat human trafficking?
Speakers are from The Collaborative Initiative to End Human
Trafficking will be presenting to the Lakewood Council of PTAs on March 4th, 7:30pm at the
Lakewood Board of Education. Learn how this horrific practice is affecting the Lakewood
community and the potential danger for kids and families.
All are welcome to attend. For more information contact [email protected]. *PTA
Council Meeting 7pm-7:30pm followed by the presentation.
Spring Fling! Lakewood Council of PTAs and VOSH Lakewood are proud to announce our Spring Fling! Mark
your calendars for Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015 @ 6:00 p.m.
$25 advance tickets include heavy appetizers, a cash bar, and live music by Fireside Lakewood.
Bring your friends, neighbors, and fellow PTA members and join us in this exciting event!
Tickets can be purchased by:
*mail to 1470 Warren Road, Lakewood OH 44107
* via PayPal @ http://www.lakewoodcityschs.beta.schools.bz/Content/springfling
* Discount Drug Mart at 15412 Detroit Ave.
Ranger Café March 11th at 12:30pm
Ranger Café is located at Lakewood High School Reserve your space at [email protected]
Flower & Veggie Sale with
Dean’s Greenhouse
The Lakewood Council of PTAs will be kicking off the
Spring Flower & Veggie Sale on the first day of spring,
March 20th. Dean’s Greenhouse offers high quality
flowers, veggies and herbs just in time for planting your
spring garden.
Orders will be taken online at the Lakewood PTAs Spring Flower & Veggie Sale website,
http://www.myteamworks.org/lakewood-council-of-pta, starting on March 20th and ending on
April 20th. All orders will be delivered on Saturday, May 9th—just in time for Mother’s Day!
Lakewood Residents only may arrange for delivery to their home/office by
[email protected]. A $10 delivery charge will be applied to the order.
Payment methods accepted online are by check/credit card. Anyone unable to place an order
online may contact the Lakewood Council of PTAs at [email protected] or by calling,
216-767-5545 to place a paper order.
All proceeds from the sale supports the Lakewood Council of PTAs to provide programs, training
and advocacy, grants, and other opportunities to support all Lakewood PTAs and the families
they serve.
PTA Wellness Series: It’s All About You
The Lakewood Council of PTAs is hosting a wellness series focused on taking
care of yourself first. The series will feature workshops specifically designed
for busy people looking to create balance and wellness in their lives.
Participants will leave each workshop with the know-how to incorporate
techniques into their day to day routine to help reduce stress and better
manage a hectic schedule.
“Healthy Eating through Plant-Based Nutrition” April 23, 7pm-8:00pm
Ranger Café at Lakewood High School Learn about the significant health benefits of eating a whole-foods, plant-based diet. We’ll discuss how many common diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes can be prevented and reversed by eating more plants. Participants will sample a prepared sample dish while the instructor demonstrates how eating in this fashion can be delicious and nutritious. Everyone will receive the recipe and talk about how to transition to eating more plants in a low-stress and manageable way.
Darlene Kelbach teaches about healthy eating through a whole0foods, plant-based diet. In June 2014, she received her Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies at Cornell University. Darlene offers education programs as well as cooking demonstrations. She showcases the significant health benefits of eating plants while demonstrating how to create plant-based dishes that are delicious as well as nutritious.
Registration is required. To register email [email protected]. Include which workshop (s) you want to attend, name, email, phone, and local PTA.
Free to PTA members and $5.00 per session for non-members. New members can join anytime
during the series. For more information on PTA membership visit the Council Page. All attendees will receive an entry at a chance to win a free massage.
Ohio PTA is collecting your old shoes!
How You Can Help?
Collect all unwanted shoes from your home, family, and friends.
Keep the pairs together by either tying together laces, pairing them with rubber bands, or
connecting the straps.
We take all shoes as shown on the YES list below. They can be dirty, but not wet or mildewed.
More shoes gathered = more funds for Ohio PTA.
Bring your gently used shoes to LHS. There will be a collection box just inside the main
doors. Lakewood Council of PTAs will make sure your donations get to the convention.
Ms. Adkins and Mr. DiMascio are the LHS advisors for this group
and can answer any questions you have about this event.
TO: PARENTS
RE: WESTSHORE YOUNG LEADERS, 4th ANNUAL LOCK-IN
WHEN: FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2015
TIME: 8:45 PM - 3:00 AM
WHERE: WESTLAKE RECREATION CENTER
28955 Hilliard Blvd., Westlake, OH 44145
PHONE: (440) 808-5700 (will be on during this event)
COST: $10.00
IMPORTANT: RETAIN THIS PAGE FOR YOUR RECORDS IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
IMPORTANT NOTES TO PARENTS AND TEENS:
Forms and money must be returned to school by February 27, 2015 EXTENDED to 3/2/2015!
Entrance: The entrance to the Lock In will be through the Community Room which is to the right of the main
entrance. Please note that teens are to arrive between 8:45-9:00 p.m.
If your teen needs to arrive later due to a previous commitment, please advise us so that we can expect them
for a pre-authorized late admission.
Parents of teens who are registered to attend this event and do not arrive will be notified by phone. There
will be absolutely NO ADMITTANCE without pre-registration!
Teens will be leaving the Lock In though the Community Room doors at 3:00 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2015.
Teens will be unable to leave the premises unless there is an emergency. Parents may contact the Westlake
Recreation Center staff by calling the main phone line listed above. Noreen Kyle, School Prevention Specialist
may be reached by cell phone at 440- 336-2371 or Jeff Capretto, S.A.I.C. 440-336-2535.
ACTIVITIES: SWIMMING, BASKETBALL, CORN HOLE, VOLLEYBALL, MOVIE, MUSIC, BOARD GAMES, FOOD
Thank you for supporting your teen’s participation in the Westshore Young Leaders Network Lock In. The
Westshore Enforcement Bureau (WEB) staff appreciates your confidence in us by placing your child in our care
for this event. We look forward to your son or daughter’s continued involvement in Young Leader’s events and
activities.
It is WEB’s mission to provide opportunities for the teens in Westshore communities to choose alcohol and drug
free activities and to develop their unique potential for leadership through participation in the Westshore Young
Leaders Network.
High School Parent Coffee Drop Ins
***MARCH 5th*** HOT TOPIC = “TEENS and DRUGS”
WHY: To discuss trending “HOT TOPICS”
WHEN: One time per month from 8:15-9:15 am
WHERE: Civic Catering Room-enter under the Johnny
Appleseed mural
WHO: Hosted by Lyndie Schuckert – LHS School Counselor
Please RSVP to Lyndie at 216-529-4272 by March. 3rd if you would like to attend!!
Upcoming Dates
Mon, 3/2, 7 pm Board of Education Meeting LHS Art Atrium
Wed, 3/4, 7 pm PTA Council Meeting followed by Human Trafficking 101 presentation
Board Auditorium
Thu, 3/5, 8:15 am LHS Parent Coffee Drop In Civic Catering Room
Fri, 3/6, 6 pm College Credit Plus Parent/Student Mtg Civic
Fri, 3/6, 8:45 pm Westshore Young Leaders Lock-in Westlake Rec Center
Sat, 3/7, 6 pm Athletic Boosters Night at the Races St. Mary’s
Mon, 3/9, 6:30 pm LHS Athletic Boosters Meeting A227
Wed, 3/11, 12:30 PTA Lunch open to all Ranger Cafe
Fri, 3/13 Registration deadline for April ACT
Sat, 3/14 SAT Testing LHS Mods
Thu, 3/19, 7:30 a.m. Community Leaders Breakfast Harding MS
Tue, 3/24 7 pm LHS PTA Meeting LHS TBD
Sat, 3/28 7 pm Tap House Party / After Prom Fundraiser Tap House
Wed, 4/1, 7 pm PTA Council Meeting Board Auditorium
Mon, 4/6 Registration deadline for May SAT
Sat, 4/18 ACT Testing LHS Mods
Wed, 4/22, 6 pm PTA Council Spring Fling Vosh
Thu, 4/23, 7 pm PTA Wellness – Healthy Eating Ranger Cafe