October, 2013 - Lakewood City Schools

Ranger Roundup
Lakewood High School
Keith Ahearn , Principal
Katrina Holmes PTA President
From the Principal’s Desk
LHS and the New Report Card:
Just as Lakewood High School sends home a report card to tell you how well your child is learning, our
school also gets a Local Report Card each August from the Ohio Department of Education. This report
tells our school and parents if we are doing a good job of educating our students. You can see our
most recent report card at reportcard.education.ohio.gov.
If you have seen these reports in past years, you may have noticed something different. The old report
card that used terms such as “Excellent” and “Continuous Improvement” to rate schools has been
discontinued. Our school now gets letter grades of A-F on nine ways of measuring school success.
October 2013
Over the next two years, the department of education will add new ways of measuring how well we are
serving our students. Starting in August 2015, our school and others will get grades on 18 items in six
categories. We also will get an overall letter grade.
We do not know yet what our overall grade will be in two years. But please know that the teachers and
support staff at our school are always working to improve our teaching and your child’s learning.
You can learn more about Local Report Card grades and how they are determined at the website link
above. If you have questions or concerns about our school’s performance in any of the areas listed on
the report card, please contact me at 216-529-4028.
Here are some important dates coming up in October to be aware of:
October 3rd- Early Release Schedule for Students
October 9th, 2013 at 7pm in the Civic Auditorium- Senior Parent Night
October 17th- Early Release Schedule for Students
October 19th- PSAT Offered at LHS- contact the guidance office for more information about registration.
Regards,
Keith Ahearn
14100 Franklin Boulevard, Lakewood, Ohio 44107
216.529.4028
District Message
SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE
After months of community engagement and gathering feedback from Lakewood residents over
the last year, the Lakewood School Board placed a 3.25 mill bond issue, plus a 0.5 mill
permanent improvement levy – set aside to maintain buildings - on the November ballot.
This bond issue will result in replacing Grant, Lincoln, and Roosevelt Elementary Schools and
finish renovations at the high school by rebuilding the east end.
This bond issue finishes rebuilding Lakewood City Schools and the State will pay half! If this bond issue passes, the
State of Ohio will contribute $50 million to construction costs –meaning the project costs much less for our residents.
This issue finishes the Master Facilities Plan. The Plan includes environmentally friendly, energy efficient, safe
and secure school facilities that will:
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Lower operating costs.
Ensure up-to-date classroom space.
Improve instructional technology and digital applications.
Modernize safety systems.
New buildings will reduce waste and provide a better learning environment. New buildings will lower operating
and maintenance costs of our school buildings, which average 80 years old. All students throughout the District will
have the opportunity to learn in quality facilities. This plan also eliminates all modular units across the street from
Lakewood High School.
All buildings, to date, have been completed on time and on budget. For less than $11 per month on a $100,000
property, the construction process will be complete and Lakewood will have new school buildings throughout the
community, which will be an asset for all of Lakewood.
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
October 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 is a sheet that summarizes
the criteria required. 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
Our LHS PTA Board Members
President
Katrina Holmes
[email protected]
Second Vice President
Keith Ahearn
[email protected].
us
Recording Secretary
Haylee Schwenk
[email protected]
Corresponding Secretary
Kathy Burkett
[email protected]
Treasurer
Dawn Stanaitis
[email protected]
Council Delegate
Dawn Bilski
[email protected]
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.
Council Alternate
Martha Neff
[email protected]
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.
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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
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
QUICK START
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PTA INITIAL DUES
MUST BE PAID TO
OHIO PTA BY
NOVEMBER 30. 2013
Originol Composition
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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Animotion
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Not to exceed 5 minutes
Credit music used
FORMAT
Video: AVl, MOV, MPG, MPEG,
WMV, FLV
Maximum Upload File Size: 1GB
(one gigabyte)
SUGGESTIONS FOR JUNIORS:
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]
*Time to start researching colleges.
(www.collegeboard.com has several links)
*Get ready to sign up to take the PSAT –
Oct. 19th at LHS.
*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.
PSAT
WHO: 10th and 11th graders
WHEN: Saturday, OCTOBER 19, 2013
WHERE: LHS
WHY: *Prepare for the SAT.
*Enter Scholarship and Recognition Programs.
*Plan for College and Careers.
*Receive information from colleges.
*Improve your skills.
*****Sign up in the bookroom. The cost is $25.00.*****
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!!
FALL 2013 OGT
OCT 28 – READING
OCT 29 – MATH
OCT. 30 – WRITING
OCT. 31 – SCIENCE
NOV. 1 – SOCIAL STUDIES
*Make ups = Nov.4-8
SENIOR PARENT INFO. NIGHT
*Learn about senior activities, caps and gowns, and the college
process.
*Oct. 9th 7-8:30pm
*In the Civic Auditorium
Baldwin Wallace University
Welcome You
What: The Greater Cleveland West
Suburban College Fair
When: Monday, October 7, 2013
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Baldwin Wallace University
Lou Higgins Recreation Center
136 E. Bagley Rd.
Berea, OH 44017-2088
Yearbook Information:
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Deadline for scheduling an appointment for senior portraits at Woodard Photographic is October 15th. Their
phone number is (440) 892-4615. Only Woodard photos can be used in the yearbook. However, you are free
to purchase senior pictures anywhere. If you choose not to schedule a photography session at Woodard, they
will be here at LHS sometime in late October to take free portraits of anyone who needs that service.
Details will be posted at www.lakewoodtimes.net as soon as they are available.
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Also, the 2014 yearbooks can be ordered in the LHS Bookroom and online at www.jostens.com.
The “Early Bird” price is $55.00. After January 1, the price will go up to $60, so order early!
Attention Parents
During school hours, from 8am-3pm, students should only be called off for
appointments through the House Offices. This allows us to mark attendance
appropriately and to make sure that students are called down at the appropriate
time. Please do not text or call your child to leave school property without
informing the House Office. Thank you all for your continued cooperation.
Parent Volunteers Needed!
Ms. Boyd needs guest speakers to come in and address students in “Spanish For
Success” classes on a variety of topics under the umbrella of what success means
and what it takes to be successful. No Spanish knowledge is necessary and the
class meets 1st and 3rd periods (that’s 8-8:40 and 9:32-10:12 for you civilians). Of
particular interest are those of you who have perhaps had a rough road to
success. Please contact her at [email protected].
English Language Leaners
The Lakewood City Schools' English Language Learner's after school program is
well underway, and we are looking for volunteers! Through this program, 2-12th
grade students who have low English proficiency levels are assisted with their
homework as well as learning the English language.
If you are interested in volunteering for this program, or would like more
information, please contact Felicia Bode at [email protected].
Lakewood Music Boosters
N E W S
Please Join us!
Lakewood Music Boosters is looking forward to a fantastic year of concerts as we plan
several new fundraisers to help support our music departments and inspire our young
musicians. 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.
(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 check 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
Meeting Updates
At our September meeting the Music Boosters Board discussed the 2013-14 budget
and some exciting new fundraising ideas, including Fruit & Flowers for the Holidays!
Beginning in November, Lakewood families will have the opportunity to order holiday
poinsettias, which will first decorate the Civic stage during holiday concerts,
and then decorate your home!
This year we are also offering fresh citrus fruit from Florida, delivered directly to your
door! Delivery times will be available in December, January and March.
More information on both of these fundraisers will be available in early November.
We are proud to announce that last year we distributed over $27,000 to the Lakewood
Schools’ Music Departments, including over $7,000 directly back to our students
through scholarships for music lessons and camps. Many thanks to our members for
donating their time and dollars to make this contribution possible.
Please join us at our next meeting in the LHS Band Room at 7:30 on October 1.
Band, Choir & Orchestra news
Congratulations to the Chamber Orchestra, the Chamber Choir, the Wind
Ensemble, The Lakewood Project and the Marching Band on their amazing
Instruments On Parade performance on September 6th. The 375 fifth graders that
attended the concert were filled with excitement about joining the Lakewood City
Schools’ music program!
The 8th grade orchestras from Harding and Garfield will join all of the Lakewood
High School orchestras on Tuesday, October 8th for an evening of pops music.
Selections include music from Fiddling as well as selections from the Harry Potter
soundtracks.
The Fall Choral Symposium is Tuesday, October 22 at 7:30pm in the Civic
Auditorium. It will feature performances by Vive L’Four and the Chamber Choir, as
well as the Symphonic Mixed Choir performing well known solos and choruses from
Handel’s Messiah, accompanied by a string quartet. You won’t want to miss this night of
beautiful music.
Look for the complete schedule of music events and concerts for the year in future
Ranger Roundup editions!
Did you know...
there are over
59
bands, orchestras and choral groups in
Lakewood’s schools?
JOIN!
Lakewood Music Boosters
When you join Lakewood Music 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!
To become a member simply fill out this form and return with your check, payable to
Lakewood Music Boosters, and mail to:
Lakewood Music Boosters, PO Box 770782, Lakewood, OH 44107
or submit to your music teacher.
Choose your membership level
All members in good standing are listed in our 20+ concert programs throughout the year.
___ $10 Solo Member (individual)
___ $40 Purple Member
___ $100 Fortissimo Member
___ $20 Ensemble Member (family)
___ $60 Gold Member
___ $100 Corporate Member
(your business listed in every program)
Additional contribution opportunities
Matching Contributions
$______ Gilmore Scholarship Fund*
Ask your employer if they offer a
Matching Donor Program. Your company may be
willing to match your donation to our 501c3
organization. Details on our webpage at:
(summer music lessons and camps)
$______ Niko Scholarship Fund
(lowering pay to play fees for 5th graders)
http://www.lakewoodcityschools.org/
content_page.aspx?cid=826
Name __________________________________________________________________________________
*as you wish it to appear in the concert program
ex. John and Mary Smith, Smith Family, Smith Landscaping, Inc.
Address ________________________________________________________________________________
Phone _______________________
Student Name(s)
Email address _________________________________________
Grade
School
Musical Group(s)
____________________________ _______
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______________________________
____________________________ _______
___________________
______________________________
____________________________ _______
___________________
______________________________
____________________________ _______
___________________
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*Membership runs from 7/1/13 – 6/30/14. Members must be in good standing by 3/31/14 for student(s) to be
eligible for the Gilmore Scholarship for summer music lessons/camps.
GIRLS RUGBY NEWS:
Over summer break a few members of the girls rugby squad qualified for elite play and represented not
just Lakewood, but also Ohio, making the all Ohio Elite side was Brittany Kapsalis, Liz Spelacy, Kelly
White and Shaila Anderson.
Shaila Anderson went on to make the All-Americans and flew to California to participate in tournament
play.
The Lakewood H.S girls rugby club should be starting up again real soon this month, so keep your eye
and ears open for meeting times and dates. It’s a great sport (the newest Olympic sport) and the only
real full contact sport for girls. So if you want to get in shape, meet new friends and have the time of
your life while playing a sport, this is definitely a club you want to check out.
There is also talk of starting a girls middle school league to compete against other middle schools in the
greater Cleveland area, so if you aspire to greatness as an athlete, keep a look out for more news on this
exciting new program soon.
The Lakewood High Ski & Snowboard Club had its first meeting on Wednesday, September 11th.
Students interested in joining the club this year should turn in their forms to Ms. Flynn in MOD 17, and
pay the $35.00 deposit to the Bookroom as soon as possible. Membership is first come, first served.
Once the bus fills up, we will have a waiting list. If we have at least 30 additional students sign up, we
will order a second bus.
This year we are requiring all students to sell five raffle tickets to help offset transportation costs.
Tickets are $10.00 each. The winners will announced at the last home football game on November 1st.
First prize is $600.00, second prize is $250.00, and 3rd prize is $150.00. We are also selling purple and
gold spirit wear at all home football games. Students who sell more than the required 5 raffle tickets or
who help sell spirit wear can earn money to use toward Ski Club fees.
The club hopes to take a trip over Spring Break to Colorado. We will visit some of the best resorts in the
country. Any student who needs information about the trip, Ski Club in general, or the fundraisers
should see Ms. Flynn in MOD 17. Parents and guardians can email: [email protected]
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DISTRICT 7,11,12,17 FALL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM
October 10, 2013 - Garfield Middle School (Lakewood)
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Registration fee is $15 (includes dinner)
Registration Deadline is October 3
Make checks payable to: Ohio PTA District 11
Mail registration form and payment to:
Marge Zach
4456 West 213 St.
Fairview Park, OH 44126
District 7, 11, 12, 17
(circle one)
Unit Name
Council
Name of person making reservations
Phone number
Email
Attendees' Name, Title, and Email:
NAME
TITLE
Number of registrations @ $15 each
EMAIL A D D R E S S
Total Amount Enclosed
No refunds available.
SCHOOL IN THE CINEMA:
Presented by the Lakewood
Council of PTAs
The Friends of Lakewood Public Library and the Lakewood
Council of PTAs are pleased to present School in the Cinema, a
film series about education in the United States and around the
world. These documentary films examine education from several
points of view. We hope the series is thought-provoking and
generates conversations about education in Lakewood and the
world beyond. Come share your thoughts.
Visit www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/film for more films.
Brooklyn Castle (2012) Directed/Produced by Katie Dellamaggiore
Brooklyn Castle tells the stories of five members of the chess team at a below-the-poverty-line
inner city junior high school that has won more national championships than any other in the
country. The film follows the challenges these kids face in their personal lives as well as on the
chessboard, and is as much about the sting of their losses as it is about the anticipation of their
victories. Ironically, the biggest obstacle thrust upon them arises not from other competitors but
from recessionary budget cuts to all the extracurricular activities at their school. BROOKLYN
CASTLE shows how these kids' dedication to chess magnifies their belief in what is possible for
their lives. After all, if they can master the world's most difficult game, what can't they do?
Thursday, October 24th at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
American Promise (2013) Directed by Joe Brewster and Michele Stephenson
American Promise spans 13 years as Joe Brewster and Michèle Stephenson, middle-class African-American
parents in Brooklyn, N.Y., turn their cameras on their son, Idris, and his best friend, Seun, who make their way
through one of the most prestigious private schools in the country. Chronicling the boys' divergent paths from
kindergarten through high school graduation at Manhattan's Dalton School, this provocative, intimate
documentary presents complicated truths about America's struggle to come of age on issues of race, class and
opportunity.
TO BE ANNOUNCED.
Hold Me Tight, Let Me Go (2007) Directed by Kim Longinotto
Variety describes it as a film "mixing ferocity with tenderness, delicacy with tenacity" — exactly like the
unusual school it explores. In Hold Me Tight, Let Me Go, one of Britain's leading documentary filmmakers
takes a vérité look at Oxford's Mulberry Bush School for emotionally disturbed children. Mulberry's heroically
forbearing staff greets extreme, sometimes violent behavior with only consolation and gentle restraint. Kim
Longinotto's unblinking camera captures an arduous process and a nearly unhinged environment, but it also
records the daily dramas of troubled kids trying to survive and the moments of hope they achieve with
Mulberry's clear-eyed staff.
Thursday, November 21st at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
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CALLING ALL ARTISTS … or anyone who just enjoys painting really big pictures!!!
It’s that time of year again! Help the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce and Beck Center for the Arts
decorate the West End of Lakewood and paint a store front window for the
9th Annual West End Halloween Window Walk!
This Halloween window painting contest is open to all students, grades K-12.
• AND — the window painting contest is open to Adults! (ages 18+)
• Artists will be assigned one store front window to paint along the West End of Detroit Ave.
• Artists will paint their assigned window from October 20th-24th.
• Judging will take place on Friday, October 25th.
• The Awards Ceremony will take place at The Beck Center for the Arts at 2:00pm on Saturday, October 26.
• Prizes will be awarded in different categories for Best of Show and Honorable Mention.
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To participate, please complete the bottom portion of this form. Location of your window, a paint recipe, and
further instructions will be mailed to you the week of October 14th.
All forms must be returned to the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce by October 7th.
16017 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107; fax: 216-226-1340
Any questions call the Chamber at 216-226-2900 or email: [email protected]
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West End Halloween Window Walk Registration Form
Artist Name(s): __________________________________________ Phone: _________________
Home Address: __________________________________________________________________
Email address: __________________________________________________________________
For students: Grade: _____
School Name: __________________________________________
Painting Categories (check one): Grade K-2_____ 3-5_____ 6-8_____ 9-12_____ Adult (18+) _____
Family* _____ Group*_____
*If painting as a Family or Group, please provide a name for the Family or Group:_____________
REQUIRED SIGNATURES:
Parent/Guardian Signature ______________________________________ Date: _____________
(if Artist is under 18)
Artist Signature _______________________________________________ Date: _____________
For extra forms visit www.lakewoodchamber.org or call 216-226-2900.
LEARN ABOUT YOURSELF
EXPLORE CAREERS
PLAN YOUR FUTURE
This free program provides a student with career exploration scores which can help
determine readiness for further education and training in different career areas.
What is ASVAB?
 A FREE Career Exploration Program for 10th, 11th and 12th grade students
offered by the United States Army.
 ASVAB stands for Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery.
Why ASVAB?
 To learn what professions/occupations in today’s workforce are compatible with
your interests and abilities
 To determine a college major with confidence in your ability to reach your goal
 To find your strengths—whether it be in Mathematics, Science, Mechanical
principles, English, Automotive Knowledge or Electronics Information
How do you sign up?
 Stop in to the Career-Technical Office. Sign ups begin Oct 1.
When and Where is ASVAB?
 Friday Nov 15th, 2013 at 8:00am (Periods 1-4) at Lakewood High School
Why does the army do this? Is it a recruitment tool?
 This is a service project conducted by the U.S. Army for the general public.
Your results are not shared with any of the Armed Forces.
How do I take this assessment?
 You are excused for 4 periods to participate in the assessment.
 After the test, a workshop will be set to review the results
If you have any questions please contact Nancy Ralls at 529-4154 or email
[email protected]
Go to www.asvabprogram.com for more information
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
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Pumpkin pick-up
3:00-4:30pm
Permission Form
28
Pumpkin Palooza
game return
Permission Form
27
Pumpkin Fun Run
7:30-10:30am
H2O Meeting at
Harding 2:45-4:30
H2O Meeting at
Lakewood Catholic
3:00-4:30
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15
14
13
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H2O Meeting at
Garfield 2:45-4:30
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H2O Meeting at
Garfield 2:45-4:30
8
H2O Meeting at
Harding 2:45-4:30
1
Tue
7
Leadership meeting—
all are welcome!
3:00-4:30pm
Mon
30
23
Pumpkin Palooza
Game Pick-Up 34:30pm
Permission Form
16
Roneld McDonald
House 3-7:30pm
Permission Form
9
Harrison PTA 6:157:30pm
2
Cleveland Foodbank
3:00-6:30pm
Permission Form
Wed
31
24
17
10
3
Cuyahoga Valley
National Park 2:155:30pm
Permission Form
Thu
Fri
25
Haunted Hallway setup 3-4:30pm
18
Grocery Delivery at
the Westerly 3-5pm
11
4
My Best Friend’s
Bowl 3:15-4:30pm
[email protected]
October 2013
6
Sun
H2O Program Calendar
H2O is sponsored by the City of Lakewood
in partnership with Lakewood City Schools
H2O Coordinators: Emmie Hutchison – 529-6045
Vanessa Lange – 529-4173
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Pumpkin
Palooza!
10-5pm
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Beck Center
Fundraiser
Set-up 10am-2pm
Event 5-8pm
12
Lincoln Fall Carnival
11:30-2, 2-4:30pm
5
Sat
THE GREAT...
Pumpkin Palooza
COME CELEBRATE “MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY” WITH US
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1:00 - 4
:00 pm
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Gym
Please bring a non-perishable food item that will be donated to the Lakewood Community
Services Center & Lakewood Charitable Assistance Corporation. All Palooza proceeds to
benefit the Lakewood Community Services Center, the Lakewood Charitable Assistance Corporation and H20.
The Great Pumpkin Patch
Autumn Adventureland
Pumpki
umpkinn Raffle
Raffle!!
Choose from an awesome array of artistic
pumpkins to decorate your home for
Halloween. Specialty pumpkins donated by
local artists, celebrities, businesses,
and organizations.
A L L P UM PK INS FO R S A L E !
Raffle ends at 2:30 (Tickets 25 cents each!)
Harvest Moon Cafe
Food & Live Entertainment!
Grand
ma’
s P
antry Baked Goods
randma’
ma’s
Pantry
The Pizza Pit Stop - samples from our best pizzerias!
Carnival Games & Crafts...
Special feature Co
stume P
arade
Costume
Parade
Registration - 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Parade - 2:00 pm (no masks, please!)
Sleepy Hollow
Featuri
ng storytel
eaturing
storytellling in the
mysterious quiet place
for scary and not so scary tales!
Pumpkin Palooza is brought to you by the City of Lakewood, Lakewood City Schools, Lakewood Hospital,
Lakewood Public Library, Lakewood Non-Profit & Civic Organizations, LHS Student Organizations, Lakewood Early
Childhood Professionals, and The Great Pumpkin!
Questions?
Contact H2O “H
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“Hel
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Others”
October
2013
SUNDAY
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6
13
20
27
OGT Testing
MONDAY
OGT Testing
8
1
29
22
15
TUESDAY
OGT Testing
30
23
16
Senior Parent Night
9
2
WEDNESDAY
OGT Testing
3
24
17
10
31
LHS Senior Photos
Early Release
Early Release
THURSDAY
OGT Testing
4
1
25
18
11
End of 1st Quarter
NEOEA
No School
FRIDAY
ACT Testing
PSAT
SAT Testing
5
26
19
12
SATURDAY
Lakewood City Schools
1470 Warren Road
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
Non-Profit Organization
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
CLEVELAND, OHIO 44107
Permit No. 2512
DATED INFORMATION
Board of Education
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
October 2013
October
Katrina Holmes PTA President
Time
Place
4th
Class ring orders taken
Lunch
8th
Pops Concert with Orchestras from LHS and 8th grades
from both middle schools
7:30 pm
Civic
9th
Senior Parent Night
7:00 pm
Civic
22th
Fall Choral Symposium
7:30 pm
Civic
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11/4 - 15
Hope for the Holidays
East Café