Principal’s Message
Hello, and welcome to another busy October. Please keep note of the following dates of interest:
Oct. 1 PTA Council Meeting; 7 p.m.; Board Auditorium
Oct. 3 Spirit Parade; kicks off from Lakewood Park at 5:45 and ends in the Stadium
Oct. 3 Homecoming Game; 7 p.m.; Lakewood Stadium
Oct. 4 Homecoming Dance; 7-10 p.m.; Harding Middle School
Oct. 9 8th Grade LHS Pops Concert; 7:30 p.m.; Civic Auditorium
Oct. 11 SAT Testing; 7:30 a.m.; Mods
Oct. 16 & 24 Buddy Day; all day, but specific schedule to be announced at a later time
Oct. 17 NEOEA Day – no school for all students
Oct. 23 -25 LHS Fall Play, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, 7:30 p.m.; Tryout Theater
Oct. 25 ACT Testing; 7:30 a.m.; Mods
Oct. 25 Ohio Fair Trade Expo; 9:00 a.m.; John Carroll University
Oct. 27 -30 OGT Testing Week for any juniors and seniors who still need to pass one or
more sections
Oct. 29 LHS Choral Festival; 7:30 p.m.; Civic Auditorium
As you can see from the list above, there is a wide variety of activities for everyone to enjoy.
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held Nov. 20 and Nov. 24. Please schedule your conferences now
via our Conference Scheduler at http://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Lakewood_High_School Please make
sure that you get into the program as soon as possible so you can see as many of your student’s
teachers as possible.
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
Lakewood High School - 14100 Franklin Boulevard, Lakewood, Ohio - 216.529.4028
SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE
The school year has gotten off to a great start, and I
want to thank everyone – students, parents, staff and
administrators – for your efforts and preparation to
ensure a smooth first month. I especially want to
thank parents and staff at our transition schools for
your great cooperation in making sure our students
felt right at home in their new buildings.
Speaking of new buildings, our construction project
is moving forward, although much of the work is
not visible to you as a lot of the work includes
bidding and contract negotiations to prepare our
buildings for demolition. A second round of
architect meetings was held with the Grant, Lincoln
and Roosevelt communities. Those in attendance
were able to see the proposed footprints and interior
layouts of the new buildings as well as some
preliminary design drawings.
The architect meeting for Lakewood High School
will be held Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 6:30 pm in the L
Room.
I know many of you are interested in when the old
buildings will be coming down. That depends on
how long the abatement process takes at each
school, and it will vary at each building. Our best
guess is that demolition will not happen until
December at the earliest.
As always, we appreciate the support and
cooperation of our community as we look to provide
the best learning environment possible for our
students once our project is complete.
Jeffrey W. Patterson
Superintendent
Board of Education
Linda Beebe, President
Emma Petrie Barcelona, Vice President
Tom Einhouse
Edward Favre
Betsy Bergen Shaughnessy
At the last round of elementary architect meetings the Grant, Lincoln and Roosevelt communities were
presented with preliminary design plans, some further along than others. Architect Rodwell King of
GPD Group will continue to revise plans taking the community’s input into consideration. Plans can be
viewed on our School Construction page.
Ranger Roundup is a newsletter about Lakewood High School distributed via email to LHS notifications subscribers
For breaking news visit us on the web:
LakewoodCitySchools.org Lakewood High School
Lakewood City Schools Lakewood Music Boosters
@LHSRangers @lkwdathletics
Look for pages and feeds for organizations, teams, and staff
A new bell schedule has been designed that will split the LHS Update into two time slots. One
will be at the end of third period and the other at the end of ninth period. Each update will be six
minutes long. School starting and ending time will not be changed. This will eliminate the 12
extra-long minutes at the end of seventh period.
Period Start End
1 8:00 8:40
2 8:46 9:26
3 9:32 10:12
LHS Update 10:12 10:18
4 10:24 11:04
5 11:10 11:50
6 11:56 12:36
7 12:42 1:22
8 1:28 2:08
9 2:14 2:54
LHS Update 2:54 3:00
High School Parent Coffee Drop Ins
WHY: To discuss trending “HOT TOPICS”
WHEN: One time per month from 8:15-9:15 am
WHERE: Civic Catering Room
WHO: Hosted by Lyndie Schuckert – LHS School Counselor
***FIRST MEETING = October 2nd***
HOT TOPIC = “The media and recent violent relationship disclosures”
Please RSVP to Lyndie at 216-529-4272 by Oct. 1st if you would like to attend!!
Lakewood High School
PTA
everychild.onevoice October 2014
Please come join us for our next PTA meeting on Tuesday, November 18th 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 2014-2015
This year’s Reflections theme is “The World Would Be A
Better Place If”. 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. This Ranger Roundup has an entry form and
the criteria required. Please bring your entries to Mrs. Atfield in
the House 2 office or to the Main Office. The deadline for
submitting pieces is November 14, 2014.
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 baked goods for our
teachers, please contact Alicia Richardson at
[email protected]. The dates of the conferences are
Thursday, November 20th and Monday, November 24th.
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 and in this newsletter.
Please sign up for the many rewards programs in the area that
donate a portion of what you spend to Lakewood High School.
Heinen’s - www.heinensrewards.com
Target - https://www-secure.target.com/redcard/tcoe/home
GFS - http://www.gfs.com/en/gfs-marketplace-stores/fun-
funds.page?
Hope to see you soon,
Karen Zingale
LHS PTA President
LHS PTA Board Members
President
Karen Zingale
1st Vice President
Mona Atfield
2nd Vice President
Keith Ahearn
Recording Secretary
Haylee Schwenk
Corresponding Secretary
Martha Neff
Treasurer
Karen Lee
Council Delegate
Dawn Bilski
Council Alternate
Open
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,
and/or your Painless Project donations, help us sponsor and support a variety of activities & programs for the LHS
community including Fresh Start freshman orientation, Staff Appreciation events, After Prom, Senior Reception,
Reflections, Educator of the Year, and many other student projects.
We have only four meetings planned for the year:
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
All meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. in Room A102 Please return the completed form below with your dues and/or 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______________________*Zip:_____________
Phone: *Email: _________________________________________
* Please note: To apply for a PTA Scholarship in the spring, a parent must be a member.
*Required fields. (Staff does not need to include address.)
Check if you are an LHS teacher or staff member.
Check if you would like a PTA Membership Card.
Check if you are interested in being on the PTA Board or a Committee
I’d like to volunteer! Please contact me about helping with food donations, set-up or clean-up for the following events:
Staff Appreciation Dinners Staff Appreciation Breakfast Senior Reception
for Parent/Teacher Conferences Mid March 2015 Early June 2015
November 20 & 24
SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR MORE INFORMATION!!!
Your PTA dues and Painless Project dollars at work…
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 & 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 & ensures that the newsletter is complete & 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, T-SHIRT, OR MAGAZINE SALE…..without the selling!
IT’S A WAYS AND MEANS PROJECT to support PTA activities…without the work!
And 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, and send in
your Painless Project donation today, along with your PTA dues to LHS, 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!
FOR PTA OFFICE USE ONLY:
□ CASH □ CHECK #_____________
FILE DATE: ______________________
Dues_______@ $7.00 per member =
Painless Project Donation:
Total Enclosed:
$_____________________
$_____________________
$_____________________
0 0 0 1 1 8 5 8
Mona Atfield Lakewood HS PTA Lakewood High School
[email protected] 44107 OH Lakewood
216 571-0776
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Lakewood Music Boosters’
Doorstep Direct Fruit Sale
Good news fruit lovers: we are again offering The Doorstep Direct Fruit Fundraiser to our music fans! 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. You can order anytime from
now until March, but please note delivery dates below. Be sure to use our Group ID at checkout: OH27237.
Follow the instructions below to support our cause:
Go to www.doorstepdirect.org
Choose which delivery category you would like to order from in the upper left side of the home page
Holiday Deliveries – arrive before Christmas
January Deliveries – arrive before the end of January
Spring Deliveries – arrive before the end of March
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 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
for 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!
LHS Athletic Boosters
LHS Fall Athletics have gotten off to a great start. Thanks to those who have joined the LHS Athletic Boosters so far and have been volunteering in the concession stands! We hope that many more of you will join and help support the LHS Athletic Program.
Keith Ahearn Pete & Kathy Bonacuse Mark & Brenda Budzar Judy & Steve Fesko Janet & Robert Gerity Ed & Andrea Graham Dave & Elaine Gregory Christopher Kessler David & Susan Krebs Tish & Bill Marshall Jeff & Susan Moore Carey & Denis Morrissey Beverly Rudin Laura & David Sangree Hilary Schickler Ann & Joe Schleckman Scott & Dawn Stanaitis Cindy Stockman Rachel Alley Kim Antz Michele & Mike Amato Tabitha Booth Stephanie Boyd Bethany Britt Alison Bryant Ann Byczek Tina Carleton Rose Costo Michael & Amy Daso Alexis & Dennis DeBaltzo Kathy Duna Donna Fife Lynn & Jay Foran Tiffany Fox Bruce Giberson Mike & Melissa Harper Dave Hille Etoi Shaquila Hodge Naomi & Charles Hokky Sean Jackson Kathleen Jouriles Amy Kimes Jaqueline Kowalski Ray & Joy Krankowski David Leenhouts Karen Levis Cathy Livingston Martin Lowell Kelsey Machock Lisa Majeski & Matthew Auck Jim & Margaret Marek Danielle & Bobby McFarlin Kathleen Meany Cheryl Moran Pat & Mary Mullen Carol & Thomas Mulready Martha Mueller Neff Pete & Laura Nelson Toni Northrop Don & Julie Reis Debbie Riddle Chuck & Kathy Rigdon Ellen Roberts Kevin Roberts Kara Goeller & Corey Rossen Katherine Sala Maureen Scheel Kathy Shay Lian & Terry Showers Valerie Swartz Ann & Holger Schwarz Anonymous Willisa Welch Hill Barry & Cecilia Wemyss Chris & Amy Kemp Kit & Steve Hoffert
Parents of Seniors ~ please remember you must be a member of the Athletic Boosters Club by Jan 1, 2015 and volunteer at least 15 hours by the end of March in order for your child to be able to apply for a LHS Athletic Boosters Scholarship.
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
Visit the Athletic Boosters webpage for more information and online membership or print this page and mail it in.
Guidance News
Thank you to all of the students and families who
attended our College & Career Night on Open
House. We hope that it was a benefit to you in the
college preparation process. On Tuesday, September
16th, guidance counselors presented to English classes
more specific information on how to apply to
college. Please have your son or daughter follow up
with their counselor if they were not able to attend.
College Planning Information
The Lakewood High School Guidance Website
(lakewoodcityschools.org > Lakewood High School >
Guidance) provides parents and students with the most
up-to-date information regarding the college application
process, website links, and colleges that are visiting us
for the week.
Here is recommended reading for the month: Getting
In: Inside the College Admissions Process by Bill Paul
Sophomores and Juniors –
Plan to take the PSAT Saturday, October 18 at 7:45 am.
Register and get practice materials in the bookroom 8 am
– 3 pm. Bring $25 cash/check/MC/Visa to the bookroom
by Oct. 10. Click here for more information.
Reminders for Seniors
When requesting a transcript for a college electronically, remember that students still need to come in
to the guidance office to fill out a goldenrod transcript form and pay $4.00.
Counselors cannot send the transcript electronically until this is done.
The LHS Guidance Office requires that all college application/transcript processing requests be
submitted to the office two weeks before the application deadline.
Please remember that the Guidance Office is closed during Thanksgiving Break and Winter Break.
TRANSCRIPT/APPLICATION PROCESSING REQUESTS FOR CLASS OF 2015
Submit to Guidance by: To be sent by:
October 20th for November 1st deadline
November 17th for December 1st deadline
December 15th for January 1st deadline
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
(216) 529-4272
Mrs. Debra Diamond, Secretary
(216) 529-4032
The Greater Cleveland West Suburban College Fair
Monday, October 6, 2014
6:30-8:00pm
Lou Higgins Center
Baldwin Wallace University
136 E. Bagley Road
Berea, OH 44107
Another resource for career and college readiness
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
LEARN ABOUT YOURSELF
EXPLORE CAREERS
PLAN YOUR FUTURE
This assessment tool 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 an individual’s interests and abilities
To determine a college major with confidence in an individual’s ability to reach the desired goal
To find an individual’s strengths—whether it be in Mathematics, Science, Mechanical principles, English, Automotive Knowledge or Electronics Information
How do you sign up?
Sign-ups begin Oct 13th
in the West Shore Career-Tech office.
When and where is ASVAB?
Friday Nov 14th
, 2014 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. It is not a recruitment tool.
How do students take this assessment?
Students sign up in the Career-Tech Office
Prior to test day, registered students are told where to report for test. Students are excused for the 4 periods during the test.
In December, a workshop will be held to review each student’s results
If you have any questions please contact Nancy Ralls at 529-4154 or email
Go to www.asvabprogram.com for more information
Check out OhioMeansJobs.com
It is a free, all-encompassing, on-line career exploration, post-secondary, and employment center for Ohio
residents of all ages.
Please note: This is available to EVERYONE, not just students.
If you are unemployed, underemployed or looking for a better job, use ohiomeansjobs.com
K-12 Students –
Find careers that interest you and schools that offer education and/or training in those careers, see in-demand
careers (good pay and promising future), manage job seeking documents (resumes, cover letters, transcripts &
certificates), and practice for college readiness tests.
Students: you will need to set up a username and password under “K-12 STUDENTS”
K-12 STUDENTS
Parents – If you want to explore opportunities for yourself, set up a username and password under the
“Individuals” option.
Click HERE for more information
Lakewood Council of PTAs- Representing all PTA/PTSA schools within the Lakewood City Schools district
Support PTA at Amazon! Link to AmazonSmile & choose Lakewood Council of PTAs as your charitable organization when you shop at
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AmazonSmile Foundation. In turn, the AmazonSmile Foundation donates those amounts to the charitable
organizations selected by our customers. Amazon pays all expenses of the AmazonSmile Foundation; they are
not deducted from the donation amounts generated by purchases on AmazonSmile.
PTA Wellness Series
October 22, 2014: Relax, Rejuvenate, Reduce Stress
Massage, Meditation and Wellness Market
7-8:30pm at Garfield Middle School
PTA Members Free, $5 Non-Members
(Join PTA & the series is free)
January 2015: Managing Your Day to Live Your Best Life
February 2015: Yoga
April 2015: Plant-Based Cooking
You’re invited to join the Lakewood Council of PTAs and
Players on Madison for a Fall Harvest Dinner: A Celebration
of Food & the Season to benefit Lakewood PTAs.
Fall Harvest Dinner
Players on Madison
14523 Madison Ave
Monday, October 6, 2014
Dinner Reservations between 5:00pm and 9:00 p.m.
Menu Soup/Salad Course
Butternut Squash Soup, Mista Salad or Caesar Salad
Entrée
Penne alla Vodka with Shrimp, with a Sun-dried Tomato Vodka Cream Sauce
Stuffed Banana Pepper Pasta, Arrabiata cream sauce, tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella
Lemongrass and Mirin Glazed Salmon, Jasmine rice, spicy Napa slaw and coriander pesto
Chicken Francais, pea risotto, lemon beurre sauce
Bistro Medallions with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus
Dessert
Choose from one of Players own specialty desserts
Beverage
Coffee, tea, and soft drinks are included.
$35 per person – excludes alcoholic beverages, taxes, and gratuity –
20% of all sales go directly to Lakewood Council of PTAs to benefit the Lakewood PTA community. All are
welcome!
Please make your reservation by calling Players on Madison at 226-5200.
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PTA Book Club Join PTA as we organize a Lakewood PTA Book Club on October 9th at 6:30
pm in the Garfield Middle School LRC. Future dates, place, and focus will be
determined.
Window painted by Cesar Vargas, art teacher at LHS,
for the West End Halloween Window Walk
Upcoming Dates
Wed, 10/1, 7 pm PTA Council Meeting Board Auditorium
Thu, 10/2 LHS Parent Coffee Drop In Civic Catering Room
Fri, 10/3, 5:45 pm Spirit Parade kick off in Lakewood Park
Fri, 10/3, 7 pm Homecoming Game Lakewood Stadium
Sat, 10/4, 7:00-10:00 Homecoming Dance Harding Middle School
Mon, 10/6, 6:30-8:00pm Greater Cleveland West Suburban College Fair Baldwin Wallace University
Tue, 10/7, 6:30 pm LHS Architect Meeting LHS L Room
Thu, 10/9, 7:30 pm 8th Grade / LHS Pops Concert Civic Auditorium
Sat, 10/11, 7:30 am SAT Testing LHS Mods
Mon, 10/13, 6:30pm LHS Athletic Boosters Meeting LHS Room A102
Thu, 10/16 Buddy Day
Fri, 10/17 NEOEA Day – No School
Sat, 10/18 PSAT Testing LHS Mods
Fri, 10/24 Buddy Day
Thu, 10/23-Sat, 10/25 LHS Fall Play, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Tryout Theater
Sat, 10/25, 7:30 am ACT Testing LHS Mods
Sat, 10/25, 9:00 am Ohio Fair Trade Expo John Carroll University
Oct. 27 -30 OGT Testing Week
Wed, 10/29, 7:30 pm LHS Choral Festival Civic Auditorium
Sat, 11/8 SAT Testing LHS Mods
Mon, 11/10, 6:30 pm LHS Athletic Boosters Meeting LHS Room A102
Tues, 11/11, 7 pm LHS Music Boosters Meeting Civic Lobby/Catering Room
Tues, 11/18, 7 pm PTA Meeting LHS Room A102
Thu, 11/20; Mon, 11/24 LHS Parent Conferences LHS
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