December 2020

Lakewood High School

14100 Franklin Blvd

Lakewood, OH

44107

Lakewood High School

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From the Principal’s Desk

“Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other’s eyes for an instant?”

Henry David Thoreau

I use this quote on empathy to start this month’s Principal's Message not only for others but as a reminder for myself. I share it because it is a facet of the Vision of a Lakewood Graduate but also as a reminder to all of us how important empathy is needed right now. Empathy is a medicine we all need to administer in a year that has been filled with fears over COVID-19, political divisiveness, social unrest, economic hardships and students learning remotely.

At the beginning of last school year, we showed a video to staff and students entitled, “Under The Surface” from The Knowledge Center. The life stories depicted in this video could be from any high school in America. I encourage you to view the video link as a reminder that we all face challenges, even more so now, that may go unseen. It is a reminder that how we react to others' frustrations, anger, fear, and challenges may be the deciding factor if they rise above or sink deeper.

As we approach the holiday season and a new calendar year, I ask that you reflect on the stress that this year has brought and the impact on everyone’s emotional well-being. I encourage you to show empathy towards others and try to view life from each other’s eyes. I challenge you to brighten someone’s day with caring empathy.

Wishing you all happy holidays and a safe new year with a hope that brighter days will soon be here.

Sincerely,

Mr. Walter

LHS Main Office (216) 529-4028

House 1: 529-4045

House 2: 529-4128

House 3: 529-4144

Book Room: 529-4047

West Shore: 529-4163

Attendance

(216) 227-5991

Lakewood City Schools

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**Winter Break- No School Dec 18th – Jan 3rd**

Congratulations to the following students, earning recognition from their teachers and the

School Counseling Department!

Willow Rosser - Art

Anne Bartos - Music

Enia Brahaj - Math

Eliza Dreger - Science

Noor Imtiaz - Science

Sophia Stringer - School Counseling + West Shore

Alexis Stringer - West Shore

Andre Hallenburg - West Shore

Olivia Pedley - Health

Robert Miller - Social Studies

Antwan Johnson - English

www.lakewoodcityschools.org/schoolcounseling

LHS School Counseling Department

FAFSA Seniors, please remember to complete your FAFSA if you plan on attending

College next year! 85% of students who complete the FAFSA receive some kind of financial aid. What do you have to lose? Remember to complete your FAFSA and know that Mrs. Sandoval, our College Now advisor can help!

Seniors Applying to College and Transcript Requests Seniors! This is an exciting, yet busy time of the year for you. We are looking forward to assisting you in the college and career process. Please begin adding colleges to Naviance that you have applied to or plan on applying to, along with requesting transcripts and letters of recommendation in your account.

As a reminder, we also ask that you give your teachers and counselor at least a 2-week notice when requesting to write a letter of recommendation. Please also remember to share your resume.

We have included a handout with step by step directions on how to request a transcript this year as the process has changed from previous years.

Upcoming Virtual College Visits

As a reminder, please check Naviance to find upcoming virtual College Visits!

We have also included a list in this month's Ranger Roundup.

Join our Google Classroom!

Our department has created grade level google classrooms to help communicate important information to students and families. Please join our classrooms:

9th grade: sye6bwe

10th: piutxr7

11th: wclyykp

12th: xxaxvda

To All Parents and Guardians Just a reminder that although we are still in remote learning, students can have individual counseling or check in sessions with their assigned school counselor. Once we return to school, students can meet with their counselor in person. It can often be helpful for students to have someone at the school that they can talk to when feeling overwhelmed or dealing with personal struggles. If your child would like a meeting please email or call your school counselor to schedule a time during remote learning.

College Now Updates Please be sure to review the College Now flyers included in this month's Ranger Roundup outlining upcoming key events.

Happy Holidays! On behalf of our department, we would like to with you a happy holiday and a wonderful

winter break!

SAT & ACT TESTING DATES

Lakewood High School Code: 362-865

Scholastic Aptitude Test & SAT Subject Testing

www.collegeboard.org

SAT Test Date

Registration Deadline

Late Registration Deadline (+ $30)

Mail Phone/Online

March 13, 2021 February 12, 2021 February 23, 2021 March 2, 2021

May 8, 2021 April 8, 2021 April 20, 2021 April 27, 2021

June 5, 2021 May 6, 2021 May 18, 2021 May 26, 2021

American College Testing

www.actstudent.org

ACT Test Date

Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline

(+ $35)

December 12, 2020 November 6, 2020 November 7-20, 2020

February 6, 2021 January 8, 2021 January 9-15, 2021

April 17, 2021 March 12, 2021 March 13-26, 2021

June 12, 2021 May 7, 2021 May 8-21, 2021

July 17, 2021 June 18, 2021 June 19-25, 2021

Registration materials and practice tests are available in the LHS School Counseling Center, ACT website, and SAT website. ★ Make sure to list colleges you are planning on applying to as well.

★ Colleges count the best scores, no matter how many times you take the test.

Seniors: Class of 2021, this is your year – but you should also be thinking about those years after high school. Let College Now help you figure out what your future can be after graduation. Contact your College Now advisor to start talking about your options.

Mrs. Pam Sandoval{psandoval@collegenowgc.org and 216-232-2278} is available Tuesdays-Thursdays. There is a Google classroom you need to sign up for with your own personal google email. Here is the invite: https://classroom.google.com/c/MTMxMzEwMjIzMzU4?cjc=frahzsr

To get help with College Information or Financial Aid Process book an appointment with me: https://tinyurl.com/y6mzmbv2 Make sure to be signed in with Naviance right away and we will be going over it soon thru zoom sessions in the classes. Ask if you need HELP!

Message from PTA President

I would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to LHS PTA officers for their hard work and dedication to our students this year. We are happy in our continuing support of LHS teachers and students in Covid times. Thank you to all members who have donated to our Painless Projects. It is also not too late to join PTA and or make a contribution to our Painless Projects. tinyurl.com/lhsptamember.

I also wanted to make aware that Ohio PTA has made some unique resources available to us. Notes from the Backpack, are podcasts that deliver useful content on a variety of topics. Hope you can take time to explore this site.

Enjoy the holidays. Happy New Year! Sincerely, Regina S. Westlake, PTA President

The support of parents, teachers, staff, and the community is very important to the success of Lakewood High School. Joining the PTA is a great way to be involved and show your support. Everyone is welcome!

Your $12 dues, and your Painless Project donation help support a variety of activities and programs for the

LHS community including: Staff Appreciation events, After Prom, Senior Reception, Reflections, Educator

of the Year, Teacher Grants and many other student projects.

The next PTA meeting is Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 7:00pm

Join Zoom Meeting

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Free money for LHS PTA:

You can donate to LHS PTA just by doing what you do every week! You Shop. We Give.

When you use your Heinen’s Tasteful Rewards Card throughout the school year, Heinen’s will donate up to 1% of your purchase to a school of your choice! HOW TO SELECT YOUR SCHOOL:

• COMPLETE the Teaming Up For Education survey here. • ENTER your Tasteful Rewards card number or email address associated with your account and select your school. • BE SURE TO RESELECT your school every year!

Thank you for joining the LHS PTA! The support of parents, teachers, staff, and the community is very

important to the success of Lakewood High School. You are helping support a variety of activities and

programs for the LHS community.

To become a member of the PTA, please use our online form at tinyurl.com/lhsptamember. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Lisa Horton, Membership Chair,

at lhsptamembership@gmail.com.

2020/2021 LHS PTA Members as of December 2, 2020:

Abboushi, Hoda and Ammar Abuan Guajardo, Alice Pasquali, Federica and Leonardo Garman

Alanen, Cassandra Heckler, Todd and Sydney; Brittany O'Connor

Patton, Lynn

Alten, Karen Henrikson, Megan Payne, Kelly

Anne Cudnik; Chris and Jill King Heslep, Matt Pesta, Ann

Arth, Laura and Tim Hildebrant, Codi Peterson, Lisa and Harvey

Barley, Patricia Hille, Dave Potoczak, Katie and Kevin

Beisel, Megan Holland, Jessie, Rob and Jamie Rinehart, Tim

Beno, Jenny and Joe Horton, Lisa, Alex and Ed Ross, Stacie; Doug and Cameron Crouch

Bischof-Bockbrader, Ann Hubbard, Alice Rumsey, Rebeca

Black, Nora and Layla Humphreys, Kristen Sacha, Laura and Doug

Brady, Nathan and Rosemary Hutchison, Emmie and Jonas Evans Schleicher, Anne; Sofia and Michael Bianco

Britt, Bethany Jablonowski, Kelly and David Schwark, Joanne

Browning, Sarah Jarecke, Susan Shaffer-Gill, Lisa

Bunevich, Laura, Bob and Lexa Kalinowski, Kristen Shinn, Maria

Burgess, John Kama-Star, Heather; Griffin Star Siftar, Brian

Butterfield, Laura Kapsalis, Leah Silo, Sandy and Craig Dorn

Cisco, Ana Kavc, Laurie Sorge, Dana

Clawson, Regan; Peter and Cicely Campen

Kelly, Suzanne and Thomas Stallbaum, Katie and Sean

Coleman, Michelle, David and Katherine

Kerpics, Tanya and Phillip Martin Steinbrick, Cindy and Scott Stephenson, Emily

Cook, Karen Kress, Melisa Stois, Elise, John and Sullivan

Cooney, Margaret Krystosik, Angelique Stone, Amy and Mark

Cooper, Gray Levitsky, Hilary Sweany, Julie

Craciun, Kirstin Majeski, Lisa and Matthew Auck Szittai, Michael

Daso, Amy, Michael and Joseph Manning, Jennifer Toms, Missy and Darren

Dejesus, Miguelita and Carolina Markling, Katie, Matt, Declan and Nevan

Toole, Kevin and James

Detmar, Jennifer Martin, Delores Trnavsky, Kimberly

Dineen, Bridget Marvin, Emily Udovic, Deborah

Dreger, Amy, Jeff and Eliza Miller, Mary Jane Walter, Mark

Dunne, Mary and Martin Miller, Shannon, Michael and Evan Warren, Jeremiah Wereb, Erin

Eardley, Mollie Moore, Mary Beth Westlake, Regina

Farinelli, Domenic Morrisey, Carey Ann Whitkofski, Laura

Favre, Edward Najarian, Sandy Wilhelmy, Amy

Favre-Krogman, Leslie Nochta, Shelly, Rich, Oliver and Gus Winters, Sarah, Matthew, Meg and Max

Ferry, Carmela and Joshua Dylan O’Boyle, Stacey Worthington, Colleen and Symon

Firstenberger, Bridget O’Brien, Elizabeth Wright, Judy, Walter and Lila

Flynn, Laura O’Donnell, Tessa, John and James Zombek, Joseph

Garcia, Valerie and John Olear, Arline

Support Lakewood City Schools

Performing Arts

more info: lakewoodmusicboosters.com

Celebrate the Gift of Music by reaching out to any Lakewood music student in grades 6-12 and ask to be included in their virtual holiday concert audience.

Learn more about this event and the Lakewood Music Boosters by visiting our

website

With the help of our dedicated music

teachers and LakewoodAlive, our music

students will virtually Light Up Lakewood for

our families, friends, and community of

support. Stay tuned to Light Up

Lakewood: Reimagined on

LakewoodAIive's website and RSVP on

Facebook for a special holiday

presentation from our middle and high

school musicians.

Support our 70+ Music Groups Choose your membership level, fill out your contact information, enclose with your

check made out to Lakewood Music Boosters and mail to: Lakewood Music Boosters

PO Box 770782 Lakewood, OH 44107

Or visit www.lakewoodmusicboosters.com to join using PayPal

Member's Name: _______________________________________________________________ Name to Appear in the Concert Programs:____________________________________________ Address:______________________________________________________________________ Phone 1:___________________ Email 1:___________________________________________

Phone 2:___________________ Email 2:___________________________________________ By supplying your email address you give consent for the Lakewood Music Boosters to contact you via

email to provide information on news, events, fundraisers or membership Your Student(s): Grade/School _____________________ ________________________________

_____________________ ________________________________

_____________________ ________________________________

$500 Corporate Level $100 Gold Level $40 Ensemble Level

$200 Fortissimo Level $60 Purple Level $20 Solo Level Date of Membership:_____________ Choose your membership level: $ ____________

Ask your employer if they offer a Matching Donor Program.

* (501(c)(3)Employer Identification No. 23-7163428)

Become a SCHOLARSHIP BENEFACTOR

Gilmore Fund (Summer Lessons/camps) $______________

Additional Donation $_______________

Total donation of membership level and scholarship: $_______________

(How the membership was paid: Cash/Check/Paypal)

Membership Runs 7/1/20-6/30/21 Children of active members (need to volunteer) in good standing by 1/31/21 are eligible for the

Gilmore Scholarship

A New Challenge for Lakewood Sports

We were grateful to be on our courts at all, our coaches, players, parents and officials needed to navigate a new reality that required more discipline and vigilance if we wanted to keep playing.

The costs of operating athletics has increased consistently every year, but the 2020-21 season includes additional expenses (PPE, signage, etc.) necessary to fulfill COVID protocols. And despite these increased expenses, with limited spectators we aren’t able to bring in the revenue from tickets and concessions to offset them through regular means.

The Lakewood School District fee to participate in sports has been only $75 per player for over 25 years thanks to the Lakewood Athletic Boosters annual contributions of $60,000, along with an additional $100,00 per year of

Team Fundraising. We must develop more diverse and sustainable sources of funding to provide our

athletic programs the financial support they need. The Lakewood Athletic Boosters is rising to this challenge but we need our community of parents to contribute in any way they can.

● Become a Member - Annual dues go directly to support Ranger Athletics and members get discounts

while Senior Students can apply for a Booster Scholarship.

● Attend Booster Meetings - Jump on our monthly Zoom Meetings to hear what’s in store and to share

our ideas and feedback.

● Volunteer for Concessions - We’ve upgraded concessions! With our new touchscreen point of sale,

we can now take credit cards and all inventory is tallied in real time. This means setting up and closing is

MUCH FASTER than it used to be. Concessions is a fun and easy way to directly generate funds for the

school. We have also limited our food/drink options and allow only 1 or 2 people to operate a stand

while masked.

● Donate - Your tax deductible donation can be made directly to a team or sport or towards our quarterly

contribution to the Athletic Department.

● Sponsor - Our local businesses and partner organizations are featured in the LHS Stadium and LHS

Gymnasium. Promote your business or organization and show your support for our community.

Take the next step and go to www.GoLakewood.org to get involved.

Thank you from the Lakewood Athletic Boosters Board and Go Rangers!

Vince Frantz Bethany Britt Steve LaDue Carmen Bowen Suzie Hirsch

President Executive VP Treasurer 1st VP 2nd VP

Jim Harmon Laura Bunevich Katie Potoczak Mary Dunne Kristen Humphreys

3rd VP Marketing Membership Corresponding Sec’y Secretary Bookkeeper

www.golakewood.org

Lakewood High School Transcript Request Process

Directions: Please follow the steps to request your transcript to be sent to the Colleges and Universities you are applying to. You will need to go through the process of requesting a transcript through Naviance for each individual school you are applying to.

Step 1: Once you log into Naviance, click on the colleges I’m applying to under “My Favorites.”

Step 2: Your screen should look like this once you are in the colleges I’m applying to section. If you have the colleges

you are applying to already added and listed in this section, please click on + request transcripts to ensure that you

have requested your transcript to be sent to each individual college you are applying to. If you do not have any

colleges listed under this section, please follow Step 3.

Step 3: If you still need to match your Common App account with Naviance, you will have a red banner at the top of

the page with a button that says match account. Please click on match account and follow the directions. Once your

accounts link, the colleges will appear in your list. Once they do, please ensure that you click on the + request

transcripts to request for your transcripts to be sent to each school. If you are not using Common App, please follow

Step 4.

Step 4: If you are not using Common App, please individually add the colleges you are applying to by clicking on the red addition sign in the right-hand corner to add the colleges and request transcripts. Once you click on the red addition sign, it will take you through a series of steps. Please ensure that you complete all steps.