November, 2013 - Lakewood City Schools

Ranger Roundup
Lakewood High School
Keith Ahearn , Principal
Katrina Holmes PTA President
From the Principal’s Desk
The partnership between home and school is critically important. This month we will be holding
parent/teacher conferences. This is a great opportunity to open lines of communication and set all
of our students up for success.
Parent / Teacher Conferences will be held November 21st from 4:30pm- 8:00pm and
November 25th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
November 2013
Please take a moment to schedule your conferences now via our Conference Scheduler at
http://www.ptcfast.com.schools/Lakewood_High_School or by using the Parent / Teacher Conference
link available on the Lakewood High School page of the Lakewood City Schools website at
http://lakewoodcityschools.org.schools.bz/school_home.aspx?schoolid=1.
Once you’ve registered, you will receive an email with a link to the Conference schedule where
you will be able to select your specific dates and times. If you do not have a valid email address and
wish to schedule Conferences, please call 216-529-4021 for assistance.
Regards,
Keith Ahearn
The Lakewood High School PTA would like to remind you to get out and vote.
14100 Franklin Boulevard, Lakewood, Ohio 44107
216.529.4028
SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE
District Message
On Nov. 5, Lakewood City Schools will have a 3.25 mill bond issue and a 0.5 permanent
improvement levy on the ballot as Issue 84. Issue 84 will help our district finish the final
construction phase of our Master Facilities Plan by rebuilding Grant, Lincoln and
Roosevelt Elementary Schools and rebuilding the east half of Lakewood High School.
If passed, the state will contribute $50 million - half of the cost of the project. Issue 84 will provide all our
students with some of the best buildings in the state and give them updated classroom spaces, instructional
technology and the tools needed to succeed in the 21st century.
WEATHER-RELATED SCHOOL CLOSINGS
Like it or not, winter is on its way and with that comes the possibility of school closings due to inclement
weather. If schools are closed, parents and guardians will be notified by phone call and email and texts via our
AlertNow notification system. Other ways to find out about the schools’ status are listening to the local TV
and radio stations, checking the district web site at www.lakewoodcityschools.org, Facebook page at
www.facebook/lakewoodcityschools.com and/or Twitter account at www.twitter.com/lkwdschools.
You can also call the district’s School Closing Hotline at 227-5708.
I know that parents sometimes disagree with the district’s decision to keep schools open during bad weather.
If this is the case, parents always have the option to keep their child home. That day will be regarded as an
excused absence for the student and students will be allowed to make up any work missed. Please call your
child’s school absence line to let the school know your child will not be attending due to the bad weather.
Jeffrey W. Patterson
Superintendent
Board of Education
Edward Favre, President
Linda Beebe, Vice President
Tom Einhouse
Emma Petrie Barcelona
Betsy Bergen Shaughnessy
All courses and programs are offered by Lakewood High School without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, creed, gender,
marital status, disability, or age in its education programs, activities, employment policies or admission policies and practices as
required under Title VI and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Lakewood High School
November 2013 Please come join us for our next PTA meeting on Wednesday, November 20th at 7:00 in room
A102. At this month’s meeting we will be choosing a nominating committee, which will be responsible for
proposing a slate of officers for next school year. We have to start the process early since we only meet four
times a year.
Reflections 2013-2014
This year’s Reflection theme is “Believe, Dream, Inspire”. So if your son or daughter is an artist, likes to compose music, take photographs, dance, write, or is into film production please encourage them to submit their original pieces of artwork this year. In the Ranger Round Up are a sheet that summarizes the criteria required and the entry form. Please bring your entries to the House 2 office. The deadline for submitting pieces is December 2, 2013. Parent-Teacher Conference Dinners
Many of our teachers cannot get away for a meal before their conferences start so the PTA feeds them.
We need your help, if you can volunteer your time, a side dish, or bake good for our teachers, please contact
Stacey Sponsler at [email protected]. The dates of the conferences are Thursday, November 21th and
Monday, November 25th.
CP R /A E D C lasses
We are also planning on having an adult, child, and infant CPR/AED class. This class will be offered
by our very own Kathleen Corrigan, district nurse. So keep your eye on this newsletter for dates and times.
Reminders
• If you haven’t done so already please join the LHS PTA. The form is located on the district’s website under the “for parents” tab. • Sign up for the many rewards programs in the area that donate a portion of what you spend to Lakewood High School. o Heinen’s -­‐ www.heinensrewards.com o Target -­‐ https://www-­‐secure.target.com/redcard/tcoe/home o GFS -­‐ http://www.gfs.com/en/gfs-­‐marketplace-­‐stores/fun-­‐funds.page? Hope to see you soon,
Katrina Holmes
LHS PTA President
Our LHS PTA Board Members
President, Katrina Holmes, [email protected] • 2nd VP, Keith Ahearn,
[email protected] • Recording Secretary, Haylee Schwenk, [email protected] •
Corresponding Secretary, Kathy Burkett, [email protected] • Treasurer, Dawn Stanaitis,
[email protected] • Council Delegate, [email protected] •
Council Alternate, Martha Neff, [email protected]
Lakewood High School PTA
General Meeting September 24, 2013
Room A102 in Lakewood High School
Katrina Holmes, PTA president, called the meeting to order at 7:03, and attendees recited the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Guest Speakers:
 Katie Corrigan, Health, Safety, and Welfare officer from the Lakewood Council of PTAs and district
nurse, presented information on CPR training.
o Katie offered to provide education for PTA members and families on CPR, AED, and choking
relief using the American Heart Association curriculum she is certified to teach.
o This class would last approximately 1 and ½ hours and would not lead to certification, but
she could accommodate 24-30 people.
o She has already trained district staff and most of last year’s 10th graders (in conjunction with
their health class).
o Cost would be $5 per person.
o She is asking PTA to promote and work with her to schedule.
 Mrs. Schukert from the guidance office offered information on the guidance office’s role.
o Counselors work with freshmen on organization and acclimating to the high school, with
sophomores on OGT preparation, with juniors on beginning career and college planning, and
with seniors on filling out college applications.
o The guidance department has counselors available every Tuesday all day in room A229 to
assist students with completing college application, including essays. Seniors are welcome
to drop in during free periods.
o A senior parent night is planned for October 9, to offer information to parents on the college
application process.
o On http://lakewoodcityschools.org/, on the Schools -> Lakewood High School -> Guidance
tabs, students and parents can find information on College Now Greater Cleveland, a
schedule of college visits to the high school, and much more.
 Colleen Clark-Sutton from the bond committee (also the parent of a high school student) explained
the upcoming bond levy proposal.
o Voters will be asked to approve a 3.75 mil levy on November 5, 2013.
o The levy will support phase III of the Lakewood City Schools Long Range Master Facilities
Plan.
o Of the requested amount, 3.25 mil will go directly to support construction of three
replacement elementary schools and completing the high school renovation. The state will
match with $50 million to cover those costs. The other 0.50 mil is for permanent
improvement and maintenance of the new and renovated buildings.
o Lawn signs are available.
 Joanne Schwark from the Lakewood Council of PTAs (also the parent of a high school student)
presented information on the upcoming Northeast Ohio PTA conference, which will be hosted by
Lakewood at Garfield Middle School on October 10.
o Cost to attend is $15 per person; event is from 4:15 to 9:00 pm and is catered.
o Lakewood and three other districts will be attending.
o Workshops will be offered for PTA leaders and members, including sessions on running a
successful Reflections program, communications, third-grade reading guarantee, and
financial best practices
Officer and Chair reports:
 Haylee Schwenk, recording secretary, explained the volunteer hours sheet.
 Dawn Stanaitis, treasurer, reviewed the proposed 2013-2014 budget.
o No active fundraising is planned, but the painless project is in place again. This program asks
members to add a little bit to their membership dues to increase the PTA income.
o Please remember to review your Giant Eagle and Heinen’s school designation. They must be
renewed every year for the school to receive donations from these grocery stores.
o Kathy Burkett moved to accept the 2013-2014 budget as proposed. Colleen Clark-Sutton
seconded the motion, and the motion passed by voice vote.
o A Paypal account was discussed. Dawn Bilski did some preliminary research and found that
Paypal charges 2.9%. Members proposed that we build that additional charge into the
membership fee—charge $7.50 or $8.00 for the convenience of online payment so that the
PTA is still paid at least $7.00 per member.
o The Paypal discussion was tabled until the November meeting.
 Dawn Bilski, council representative, provided the most recent Lakewood Council of PTAs report.
o Of note, the Infosnap information about bike licenses was corrected—licenses are free from
the Lakewood police department.
o In addition, Lakewood Senior Services are looking for volunteers to deliver Meals on Wheels,
and the bond levy committee is also looking for volunteers.
o Unit treasurers must register with the Ohio Attorney General by November 15.
o Volunteer hours from each unit are due to the council by the first of the following month,
and a volunteer of the month program is being started. LHS PTA will submit hours after each
meeting instead of monthly.
 Katrina reported for Stacey Sponsler, hospitality chair, that volunteers are needed to help with the
teacher dinners during parent-teacher conferences on November 21 and 25.
o A sign-up sheet was passed around.
 Janet Gerity, membership chair, reported that LHS PTA currently has 69 members.
o Membership is down from last year.
o Breakdown of membership income: $483 membership dues and $790 painless project
o Mr. Ahearn will add the PTA membership form to the parent-teacher conference notification
mailing.
 Katrina indicated that October 15 is the deadline for the November Ranger Roundup (high school
newsletter, available online through the http://www.lakewoodcityschools.org website on the
Lakewood High School page).
 Katrina reported for Mona Atfield and Tanya Nanni, Reflections co-chairs, that this year’s theme is
“Believe, Dream, Inspire.”
o In last year’s competition, Lakewood student Gregory Watson received a state-level award
for his music entry.
New Business:
 Katrina read a statement proposing support of the bond levy, Issue 84.
o Judy Szentkiralyi moved that Lakewood High School support the bond levy. Kathy Burkett
seconded the motion, and the motion carried in a voice vote.
o Lakewood Council of PTAs has suggested a donation of 2% of net proceeds to support the
levy effort. Dawn Stanaitis indicated that would be less than $100.
o Jean Shurtleff moved that the Lakewood High School PTA donate $125 to the bond
committee. Dawn Stanaitis seconded the motion, and the motion was passed by voice vote.
 Katrina listed the open positions and asked for volunteers to fill them:
o 1st Vice President
o Volunteer Coordinator
o Health, Safety, and Welfare chair
Principals’ Report:
 Mr. Ahearn thanked everyone for their part in a great start to the school year.
o He reviewed the state high school report card.
o Interim reports and online conference scheduling information will be sent to parents over
the next week.
o Upcoming are homecoming assembly, parade, and dance; sophomore ring orders; and
senior parent night on October 9.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55.
Get involved at LHS! Join PTA today!
The support of parents, teachers, staff, and community is very important to the
success of Lakewood High School. Joining the PTA is a great way to get
involved and show your support. Everyone is welcome. Your $7 dues, along with Painless Project donations,
help us sponsor and support a variety of activities for the LHS community including Fresh Start freshman orientation,
Staff Appreciation events, After Prom, the Senior Reception, and other student projects.
And because we know you have a busy schedule, we have only four meetings planned for the year:
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
All meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. in Room A102 (across from the bookroom)
Return the completed form below with your dues and Painless Project donation to:
Lakewood High School
Attn: PTA Membership
14100 Franklin Blvd.
Lakewood, OH 44107
Please make checks payable to Lakewood High School PTA.
For more information, call Janet Gerity, Membership Chair, at 216.544.5577 or email at [email protected]
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YES! I/We would like to become a member(s) of the Lakewood High School PTA.
*Name(s)
Student Name(s)/Grade(s):
*Street Address:
*City:
Phone:
*Zip:
*Email:
*Please note: To apply for the PTA scholarship in the spring a parent must be a member.
*Required fields. (Staff does not need to include address.)
q Check if you are an LHS teacher or staff member.
q Check if you would like a PTA Membership Card.
q Check if you are interested in being on the PTA Board or a Committee.
Dues:
@ $7.00 per member:
Painless Project Donation:
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:
□ CASH
□ CHECK #
FILE DATE:
Total Enclosed:
I’d like to volunteer! Please contact me about helping with food donations, set-up or clean-up for the following events:
q Staff Appreciation Dinners
during Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 21 & 25
q Staff Appreciation Breakfast
Mid March 2014
q Senior Reception
Early June 2014
Your PTA dues and Painless Project dollars at work:
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Fresh Start Ice Cream Social – we purchase and serve ice cream to incoming freshmen and their
families at this orientation event in August.
Staff Appreciation Breakfast – a great breakfast to show our great staff how much we appreciate them
Student Conferences – a hearty dinner, before conferences (so the staff has time to eat and keep their
strength up to answer all our questions).
Educator of the Year – thank-you gifts and appreciation award to the best of our best. One teacher is
chosen each year in addition to one “Helping Hands” recipient, recognizing our wonderful
administrative staff. Which is then sent to our PTA Council and are recognized at that level.
Senior Recognition Day – reception for seniors to sign yearbooks and say farewells to their high school
friends.
After Prom – financial support to keep our prom goers safe and happy
Reflections – Reflections is a National PTA sponsored Art Contest that covers art, photography and
literature. Each year, hundreds of Lakewood student from all grades participate to showcase their
artistic talents. LHS PTA supplies our school winners with a reception or a small token of recognition.
The Lakewood High School PTA contributes to the H2O Camp Fund, the PTA Council Scholarship
Fund (each year PTA awards four $1000 scholarships to LHS seniors), Pumpkin Palooza and the
Speed Awareness Campaign (those Brake for Kids signs). This past year we also contributed to H2O’s
big fund raiser, The Tributary Bash.
Ranger Roundup – the PTA puts this newsletter together and ensures that the newsletter is complete
and on time.
Special Projects – this past school year, the PTA donated money to the high school math department to
purchase calculators.
And this list doesn't even begin to address the National and State PTA organizations' child advocacy programs
and available information, resources and training.
What is a Painless Project??
IT’S A BAKE SALE…..without the baking
IT’S A CARNIVAL…..without the planning
IT’S A BOOK OR T-SHIRT OR MAGAZINE SALE…..
WITHOUT THE TIME AND ENERGY INVOLVED IN MAKING THE SALE
IT’S A WAYS AND MEANS PROJECT to support PTA activities…without the work
IT IS THE WAY AND THE MEANS by which all parents
can support PTA activities benefiting their students
So please take a minute to donate the cost of a cake and frosting or the price of a paperback book. Include your
Painless Project donation in with your PTA dues and return to Lakewood High School with your student or mail
it to Lakewood High School PTA at 14100 Franklin Blvd.
Then….
sit back, put your feet up, have a cup of coffee and forget the muss and fuss of a Ways and Means project
because
IT’S PAINLESS.
VISUAT ARTS
Drawing, painting, collage,
photographic collage, metal etching or
punch work, fiber work, or computergenerated artwork
No lorger thon 24" X 30"
including motting
Moy nof exceed 3/E" thickness
Convos fromes qre too thick
No frqmes or No 3-D
Mount ortwork on o sturdy bocking
MUS|CAT COMPOSITTON
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NOVEMBER 30. 2013
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Voice, instrument/s, or a
combination of voice and
instrument/s
Not lo exceed 5 minutes
FORMAT
Audio Recording of Music
Performance: MP3, MP4, WMA,
WAV
Music Scores and Lyrics
(Middle And High School
required)
Lyrics
(without music score included)
PHOTOGRAPHY
Color
Block qnd White
Photomontage, multiple exposure,
negative sandwiches, and
photograms
REFLEGTIONS
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GLANCE
No lorger thon I 1" X 14"
lncluding motting
3/8"
No fromes
Fiction or non-fiction
Prose, poetry, dromo, song ond
lyrics
Do not exceed 2000 words
AGE CATEGORIES
No thicker thon
TITERATURE
Primory:
Preschool- Grode 2
No 3-D entries
No slides or tronsporencies
lnlermediole:
Grqdes 3 - 5
Grode oppropriote grommor,
punctuotion ond spelling
Moy be illustroted
Hondwritten or typed
Middle/Junior:
Grodes 6
-8
Senior:
Grodes 9 - 12
DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY
Originol work of one student
Not to exceed 5 minutes
Credit music used
FORMAT
Video: AVl, MOV, MPG, MPEG, WMV,
FLV
Maximum Upload File Size: 1GB
(one gigabyte)
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WMV, FLV
Maximum Upload File Size: 1GB
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GUIDANCE
DEPARTMENT
NEWS
LHS COUNSELORS
Mrs. Schuckert-Facilitator/Counselor
(216)529-4272
[email protected]
Mrs. Diamond-Secretary
(216)529-4032
[email protected]
Mr. Daley, Jr.-Counselor
(216)529-4124
[email protected]
Mr. Francu-Counselor
(216)529-4170
[email protected]
Ms. DeChant-Counselor
(216)529-4040
[email protected]
Mrs. Adkins-Counselor
(216)529-4141
[email protected]
SUGGESTIONS FOR JUNIORS:
*Time to start researching colleges.
(www.collegeboard.com has several links)
*Schedule a college visit. Go online to the
individual college websites to do this.
*Keep up with your studies and work on
raising your GPA.
*See your guidance counselor if you have
any questions.
TO ACCESS THE GUIDANCE WEBPAGE…
1. Go to the Lakewood City School’s Home
Page at www.lakewoodcityschools.org
2. Under Schools, select Lakewood High
3. Select Guidance
ON THIS PAGE YOU CAN FIND:
 Counselors contact information
 Scholarship information
 Links for testing information (SAT, PSAT,
& ACT)
 Financial Aid information
ATTENTION SENIORS:
*Finalize your college list and start applying.
*Contact your guidance counselor to schedule a
senior interview.
*Schedule ACT/SAT if you haven’t already.
*Start asking teachers for letters of recommendation.
(Forms for this can be found in the guidance office.)
*Keep that GPA up.
ACT PREP CLASSES
Five evening classes:
2 1/2 hours per session
Total cost $162
Includes textbook and materials
***Need-based scholarships are available***
GO TO- www.acttestprep.info for more information.
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HELPSESSIONS
COLLEGE APPLICATION
Who: Seniors
When: Every TUESDAY starting SEPT. 24th
Where: ROOM A229
What: Counselors will be there every period.
*NO SIGN UP – just stop in!!
CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY will be at LHS on November 14th
for ON-SITE REGISTRATION at 11am!!!
$30 application fee will be waived
PE waivers are available in the guidance office.
Please make sure to start this process as soon as you
complete two sports seasons!!! Any questions-see
your counselor.
www.ocis.org
A free, on-line tool which helps students learn more about
themselves and their interests, explore careers and
industries, identify post-secondary education options, and
create tools for employment.
Parents and/or Students can log on using:
Username: LakewoodHS
Password: ohiocis03
then create your own portfolio
With OCIS, you can:
 Learn more about yourself and create a career plan
 Manage your career development
 Map your high school classes
 Answer questions about yourself and connect to occupations that may
interest you
 Explore occupation descriptions to learn about what people do at work
 Learn about industries
 Find out if self-employment is a good fit
 Identify programs of study that interest you and schools that offer
them
 Learn about apprenticeships
 Explore options for paying for school
 Create a resume
 Learn how to apply and interview for jobs
 Find ways to succeed on your job
Ranger Café Opening for Lunch
The Ranger Café @ West Shore is now open for business. Make plans to have a lunch meeting with a
friend or co-worker in the student operated restaurant. The Ranger Café, located at Lakewood High
School, is open from 12:00 to 1:30 pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. All items are made fresh daily.
Select from an array of delicious soups, salads, sandwiches, entrees, and desserts.
Reservations are required: 216-529-4165 (press 1 for reservations).
The Ranger Café is operated by the Chef Instructors and students in the Culinary Arts/ProStart program
at the West Shore Career-Technical District. Established in 1993, this hands-on, industry based program
in restaurant management and food service prepares students for professional culinary programs,
immediate employment, and/or future education. This program is open to 11th and 12th grade students
in West Shore Career-Technical District (Bay Village, Lakewood, Rocky River, and Westlake).
For a full menu selection and Culinary program information, go to: www.lakewoodcityschools.org, click
on West Shore Career-Tech District under “Schools”.
Lakewood Music Boosters
N E W S
NOVEMBER 2013
Meeting Updates
We were happy to welcome some new parents to our October
Join us!
When you join Lakewood Music
meeting of the Music Boosters. A lively discussion of our
missions and goals was followed by some interesting ideas for
an expansion of the Music Boosters ability to promote concerts
and fundraisers through social media. If you are interested in
helping maintain a Facebook Page or have experience with
PayPal and would like to help out, please join us at our next
meeting in the LHS Band Room at 7:30 on Tuesday,
November 5.The opportunities are endless, but we need your
time and enthusiasm to make it happen!
Boosters you become part of an
organization of parents, teachers
alumni and community members
who support the 59+ music groups
enriching the education of
Lakewood’s children. Last year LMB
contributed over $15,000 to the
district music department and
awarded over $7,000 in
scholarships for private lessons and
music camps directly to the
students!
All meeting minutes are available on the Music Boosters Page
here.
Fruit & Flowers
for the Holidays!
Beginning in November, Lakewood Music Boosters will be
offering fresh Indian River Citrus Fruits from Langdon Barber
Groves - delivered right to your door! No forms
to fill out; no truck to unload; no fruit to pick up.
Simply log onto www.doorstepdirect.org, enter
the Music Boosters group ID during checkout,
and charge your order directly to your credit
card. You can order for yourself and order gifts
to be shipped to friends and family members.
Everyone can enjoy a bit of Florida sunshine in
the middle of Ohio winter.
The Group ID is OH27237 and must be entered
when placing an order; group salesperson is Laura VanDale.
Delivery options are in December and January. Order by
December 9th for delivery by Christmas. Order by January 4th
for a mid-January delivery. Stay tuned for additional information
about a March delivery, too. *LBG will not ship to certain
locations: check the website for details.
Coming in December: Holiday Poinsettias! Check back here
next month for details on how you can take home one of the
lovely poinsettias decorating the Civic stage for the Holiday
concerts. No pre-ordering necessary!
LMB will keep you informed of
meetings, volunteer opportunities
and fundraisers by emailing you
directly and posting information on
our web page.
And, of course, right here in your
Ranger Roundup!
Your help and participation are
critical as our district continues to
provide outstanding music programs
in our Lakewood schools.
And remember, Music Boosters
scholarships are available only to
members. AND, members who
volunteer are are eligible for higher
scholarship levels.
Please print out the membership
form here and mail to:
Lakewood Music Boosters, PO Box
770782, Lakewood, OH 44107.
For more information, please visit
our Music Boosters’ Web Page on
the Lakewood City Schools’ website
under the For Parents tab or click
on the link below:
http://www.lakewoodcityschools.org/
content_page.aspx?cid=826
Band, Choir & Orchestra news
The LHS Marching Band will entertain us with a concert on November 7th at 7:30pm in the
Lakewood Civic. Join us for an evening of music sure to get your toes tapping! And the Orchestra
Marathon Concert is on Nov. 9th at 5pm, also in the Civic. Lots more in Dec.... stay tuned!!
Please enjoy reading the following letter sent from a Rocky River parent to Mr. Harris and the Music
Boosters after the Lakewood vs. Rocky River football game in October. We are so proud of you!
Go Rangers!
Oct. 4, 2013
Mr. Harris,
We’ve just arrived home from the Rocky River / Lakewood game, and had to send you a note. (Sorry about the game, but we loved your show.)
We’re writing because we noticed that one of your band members is visually impaired. Transfixed by the musician and his helper, we were thrilled to see them nail a complex and
demanding show. They were Awesome! Brilliant! Outstanding!
You didn’t merely “accommodate” him. You didn’t hide this kid off in a corner beyond the 35
yard line and the back hash. You put him front and center, and let him show the world what he
could do if given half a chance.
You and your band showed us what very best spirit that must animate Lakewood High School
looks like. Things like tenacity, courage, and optimism. Your band should be proud, as should
you, your colleagues, the band’s parents & boosters, and Lakewood Schools.
Clearly y’all are doing important, meaningful, things that won’t show up on a state report card. While that’s not fair, it’ll be fine in the end. The Lord knows when you’re doing those things. The parents of your students affected know, even if the kid might be an ungrateful little so-andso at times. And, sometimes even people from the other school notice too. God bless you all.
Most sincerely yours,
Kathleen & Michael Russell
Rocky River, OH
LAKEWOOD MUSIC DEPT. SCHEDULE
2013-2014
9/6
9/18
9/21
9/27
9/28
Instruments on Parade – 1:30 – Civic
5th Grade Instrumental Parent Mtg. – 7:00, Civic
LHS Marching Band Festival 9 Stadium – 7:00
LHS Spirit Parade—5:45 pm
OMEA Regional Orchestra Auditions –All DayRehearsals 11/2
10/8
LHS Orchestra & 8th Grade Orchestras
Pops Concert
10/22 Fall Choral Symposium
11/23, 24 OMEA Regional Orchestra Rehearsal & Concert
11/7
LHS Marching Band Concert
11/9
LHS Orchestra Marathon-Concert at 5:00 p.m.
12/3
LHS Freshman Winter Concert
12/10
6th Grade Winter Music Concert
12/9
7th Grade Winter Music Concert
12/4
8th Grade Winter Music Concert
12/11 LHS Choral Winter Concert
12/12 Camerata Orchestra & Symphonic Band Winter Concert
12/18 & 19 LHS Winter Concert, featuring: Chamber & Symphony
Orchestras, Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Mixed Choir
1/25
Lakewood Project Winter Concert
2/1
OMEA District IV High School Solo & Ensemble
2/4
LHS Orchestra Contest Concert
2/5
LHS Band Contest Concert
2/76-8 OMEA Convention
2/11
LHS Big Band Festival
2/21
OMEA State Orchestra AE– 3:00 p.m. – All facilities
2/22
OMEA State Orchestra AE– 7:30 a.m. – All facilities
3/7 & 8 OMEA District Band & Choir Contest
3/11
Lakewood Jazz Festival
3/19
Elementary Choral Festival – 7:00 p.m.
3/20
8th Grade Band
4/25 & 26 High School State Band & Choir Contest
5/1-3 LHS Barnstormers/Music Department
Musical – Civic – 8:00 p.m.
5/6
8th Grade Spring Band Concert
5/13
LHS Band Spring Concert – 7:00 pm
5/14
5th Grade Instrumental Concert, 7:00 p.m.
5/16
LHS Orchestras Spring Concert – 7:00 p.m.
5/17
Lakewood Project Spring Concert
5/19
7th grade Spring Music Concert
5/20
LHS Choral Spring – 7:00 p.m.
5/21
6th Grade Spring Music Concert
5/23
LHS Jazz Band Spring Concert
6/8
Commencement – Orchestra
6/23-27 ROCK ON and Classical Academy Camp
Concerts begin at 7:30 in Civic unless otherwise stated.
CLASS OF 2014 - SENIOR CALENDAR
*October 9
Senior Parent Night, 7:00 p.m. in Civic Auditorium.
November 4
Senior Panoramic picture taken in E. Gym
November 8
Senior Assembly for graduation announcements and cap and gowns.
*November 15 & 22
Senior orders taken for announcements and cap and gowns during lunch periods in
L-Room Lobby.
November 18-22
Seniors sign up to be elves and collect for Toys for Tots.
November 12
After Prom Committee – organizational meeting, 6:30-7:30, L-Room
December 4
Toys for Tots elf meeting after school in L-Room
December 4 & 5
Trim the Tree Set-up
December 6
Trim the Trees Judging
December 9-13
Toys for Tots Week
February 8
Snowball Dance.
*March
Order senior items: Class flower, T-shirt, Cedar Point Ticket. Orders must be turned
in to Bookroom before 3/14 at 3:00. (Delivery in May)
Newsletter to explain Prom/After-Prom and Commencement will be mailed to senior
homes. Seniors may also pick up a copy in Student Activities.
March
Interested seniors can sign up to audition for Commencement Speaker in
Student Activities.
*April 1-11
Turn in Prom and After Prom fee forms. Forms must be submitted before 3:00 4/11/13
April 23
Senior Assembly to hear Commencement Speaker candidates & Vote.
May 5, 6 & 16
Seniors pick up graduation announcements and cap and gowns in L-Room lobby during
lunch periods
*May 1
Request for extra commencement ticket begins
*May 10
Prom, House of Blues, 7:00 – 11:00 p.m.
*May 10
After Prom, LHS, 11:30 p.m. – 2:30 a.m.
May 27
Senior T-Shirt Day.
May 29-June 2
Senior exams
June 3
Senior Flower Day
June 5
Senior Cedar Point Day
*June 6
Commencement Rehearsal, 8:30 a.m. in Civic – MANDATORY
*June 8
Commencement, 3:00 in Civic
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Senior Reception
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Senior Last Day
Please note all deadlines. Deadlines are strictly enforced.
Jostens – 440-934-0482
Student Activities – 529-4454
Guidance – 529-4032
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Thanksgiving Holiday
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Thanksgiving Holiday
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A service
of
Edward Favre, President
Linda G. Beebe, Vice President
Tom Einhouse
Emma Petrie Barcelona
Betsy Bergen Shaughnessy
Ranger Roundup
Lakewood High School
Keith Ahearn, Principal
November 2013
November
4 - 15
Katrina Holmes PTA President
Time
Place
Hope for the Holidays. Students collect change to help purchase food for families in need
4th
Senior Panoramic taken during announcements
7th period
E-Gym
7th
Marching Band Concert
7:30 pm
Civic
8th
Senior assembly to get info on Caps, Gowns and Graduation Announcements
2nd period
Civic
9th
Orchestra Marathon
All Day
Civic
After-Prom Committee meeting
6:30 pm
L-Room
12th
15th & 22nd
Senior Order day for Caps, Gowns and Announcements