April 2008 Newsletter - Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools

W I L L O W I C K M I D D L E S C H O O LApril 7, 2008Volume 1, Issue 8LANCER NEWSA NOTE FROM MS. RODMANDear Parents/Guardians,We hope that you and your families had arestful and relaxing spring break. Springtimebrings the start of the fourth quarter, whichlets us know the end of the year is quicklyapproaching. More importantly, we areworking diligently helping students to preparefor the Ohio Achievement Test which will begiven the week of April 21—May 2. WillowickMiddle School will be responsible for 10indicators on the state report card (9academic and 1 attendance). Just as areminder, we currently have 3 OAT tutorsassisting students who need some review. Ifyou have any questions or concerns aboutyour child’s readiness for testing, please callme at 440-943-2950.Lori RodmanTips for taking the Ohio Achievement TestBEFORE THE TEST:• Get a good night’s rest.• Eat a healthy breakfast.• Bring materials you will need.• Sharpen pencils prior to the test.APPROACHING THE TEST WITH CONFIDENCE:• View the test as an opportunity to show howmuch you know.• Don’t let yourself become anxious.• Take a deep breath & relax.WHEN YOU BEGIN YOUR TEST:• Pace yourself.• Mark the answer sheet very carefully. Straypencil marks can be picked up by thecomputer causing errors in grading.Give your child some positive encouragement!OAT ScheduleApril 21 Grades 6,7,8 ReadingApril 23 Grades 6,7,8 MathApril 25 Grade 7 Writing; ; Grade 8 ScienceApril 29 Grade 8 Social Studies

PAGE 2Thursday, April 10Important Music DatesSolo and Ensemble Recital @ Willoughby MiddleSaturday, April 12Solo and Ensemble Contest @ Memorial Junior High(Lyndhurst)Wednesday, May 7Friday, May 9May 12Student Dress CodeI would like to thank the Willowick Middle School parentsfor their continued support with the middle school dresscode this year. The students, with your guidance, havedone a fine job of stepping up to the behavioralexpectations we set for them this year. As we approachwarmer weather, I felt it important to reemphasize thedress code that was outlined at the start of the year. Thefollowing are a few of the prohibited items:• Jeans with holes or tears• Tank tops• Short skirts or shorts (mid-thigh or longer isacceptable)• Sagging pants (must be at the waist)• Pajama pants• Hats and bandanas• Clothing with inappropriate/distracting messages• Bare midriffs and low cut shirts• Spike items or chains• Cell phones and MP3 players must be powered off andin student lockers during the school dayThank you again for your support in helping to makeWillowick Middle School a safe and orderly environmentwhere the focus of each day is learning and achieving.All Bands Spring Concert @ Willowick Middle7th and 8th Grade Band Competition @ ShakerHeights Middle School.Spring Choir Concert @ Willowick Middle SchoolHelp Support Willowick Middle SchoolWhen: Wednesday, April 16, 200811:00 AM to 11:00 PMV O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 8Outstanding StudentsStudents recognized as LancerLeaders: Juan Asenjo, Shaun Bird,Sarah Bruce, Joe Caspio, DanielCunningham, Gia Delnostro, Taylor Duy,Troy Dworning, Danny Evans, BrandonFavors, Paul Featsent, Alicia Gilles, AllieGuy, Mackenzie Harris, Will Hill, BrandonHufnagel, James Klanduch, Ravenne Lang,Wes Lucas, Stephanie Luzar, SeanMcClain, Anna Mijatovic, Jay Milo, ZachMorelli, Stephanie Mueller, Alexis Nauth,John O’Neil, Casey Rice, Kyle Ritz, JimmySmart, Ashley Smith, Danny Turk, KristenWhetzel, Kelly Wogenstahl, Billy Woodside,Jacob Ziegler, and Farrahn Zukowski,Students recognized for demonstratingresponsibility: Mikey Case, DanCunningham, Dip Patel, Russ Perry,Rhiannon Resor, Bailey Snyder, NickStrnisa, and Jacob ZieglerBox-tops for Education Drawing Winners:Nick Pollino and Jacquelyn Schaffer eachwon $25.00 gift certificates.Where: Beef O’Brady’s (Vine Street andSOM)What: Have lunch or dinner at BeefO’Brady’s and 20% of your check willgo to Willowick Middle SchoolHow: Just tell your server that youwant to support Willowick MiddleSchoolTHANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 8Willowick Mulch MadnessP A G E 3100% of the proceeds support technology at Willowick Middle SchoolOrder Black or Hardwood (bulk) or Hardwood mulch by the Yard or by the Bag!Order deadline is Friday, May 9 th . Pick up date at Willoughby Coal and Garden Center,3872 Erie Street, Willoughby on Saturday, May 17 th from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM.See enclosed order form for details!Willowick Middle School—Cleveland Indians Family NightWillowick Middle is sponsoring Cleveland Indians Night for our families. Tickets will cost$10.00 each. With the purchase of 2 tickets, your child will get one free ticket. Thesetickets will be in the upper section, but will be in the lower seats. Willowick will berecognized on the scoreboard and we will sit in a lower reserved section for Willowickfamilies.It will be a fun night with fireworks after the game. Mark your calendar for Friday, May2, 2008. The Indians will host the Kansas City Royals. Bring your family and friends toProgressive Field to support the Indians and your school!An order form is included with this mailing. Please return the form and money to yourchild’s homeroom teacher prior to April 8. No orders can be accepted after that date.Fall Academic EligibilityIn order for students to be eligible for fall sports either atWillowick Middle School or North or South High Schools, theymust meet academic eligibility rules. Students must have anoverall Grade Point Average for the 4 th Grading Period of at least2.0. Students below 2.0 will be on probation until grades areimproved. In addition, students who fail two subjects areineligible even if their overall grades are high enough. Pleasenote that final grades are not considered…only 4 th quartergrades determine eligibility!Track ScheduleDate Time Location Opponent4/7 4:15 North Shore4/10 4:15 North University4/15 4:15 Chardon Chardon4/22 4:15 North Lakeside4/24 4:15 North Eastlake4/29 4:15 North Ridge5/1 4:15 North Madison5/6 4:15 LaMuth LaMuth5/8 4:15 North Memorial5/13 4:15 Willoughby WilloughbyTennis ScheduleDate Time Location Opponent4/15 4:15 Osborne Park Willoughby4/21 4:15 Osborne Park Eastlake4/22 4:15 Osborne Park Euclid4/24 4:15 Mayfield Mayfield4/28 4:15 Perry Perry4/29 4:15 Wickliffe Wickliffe5/1 4:15 Willoughby Willoughby5/6 4:15 Eastlake Eastlake5/8 4:15 Euclid Euclid5/10 TBA *South High* Tournament5/12 4:15 Osborne Park Mayfield5/13 4:15 Osborne Park Perry5/15 4:15 Osborne Park WickliffeAll home tennis matches are played atOsborne Park on Lakeshore Boulevard,east of Route 306 in Eastlake.

Willowick Middle School31500 Royalview DriveWillowick, Ohio 44095Phone: 440-943-2950Fax: 440-943-9964Attendance Line: 440-943-23356th Gr. Homework: 440-943-50097th/8th Gr. Homework: 440-943-4004North High Football NewsParent Meeting on Monday, May 5 from 3:45 until 5:00 atNorth High. Pizza and pop will be served! Learn about theNorth High football program including plans for a summer camp atOhio Northern University!Ranger T-shirts are available for sale until April 17 to support thefootball program. Information is available in the Willowick Middleoffice as well as from North. Cost is only $10.00.Contact Coach George Burich at 269-3036 or 975-3688.National Junior Honor SocietyCongratulations to the followingstudents who have beenrecognized for excellence byselection to the National JuniorHonor Society:Jacklyn Pringle, Molly MauserAutumn Carter-Fishlin, , SamanthaGolden, Joey Galloway, AlexisGeoffrion, Anthony Car, AdamSellers, Sarah Bruce, AshleyBalder, Adrea Ayres, Alexis Hoth,Meghan Floran, Kelly Brumley,Kyle Denihan, Ashley Frimel,Kristen Bandy, Emily Koudela andTroy Dworning.8 th Grade NotesOur eighth graders will celebrate the conclusion ofmiddle school with a party at Manry Park on Friday,May 30, with pizza, snacks, Popsicles and watermelonand fun!Volunteers are needed to assist with the party. Ifyou can participate in this special event for our 8 thgrade students, please call Mrs. Voss at 440-944-4854.There will be a Parent Forum on Wednesday, May 14at 3:00 to make final preparations for the 8 th GradeParty.8 th Graders may order special T-shirts with the namesof all eighth graders as a memento of their years atWillowick Middle School. Shirts go on sale April 7 thand all orders are due by April 25 th . The cost is$8.00 per shirt for students. Thanks to Student Councilfor funding the remaining expense of the shirts!Calendar of Upcoming EventsApril 18 No ClassesApril 21 OAT Reading Test (6-8th Grades)April 23 OAT Math Test (6-8th Grades)April 25 OAT Writing Test (7th Grade)OAT Science Test (8th Grade)April 29 OAT Social Studies Test (6-8th Grades)May 7 Spring Band ConcertMay 9 Red Cross Blood DriveMay 12 Spring Choir Concert @ 7:00May 15 NHS Northern Lights Concert(3rd & 4th periods)Willoughby-Eastlake Schools Security Help LineThe school district now has a toll-free messageline for students, parents, school personnel andother members of the school community to re-port anonymously any activities that could causeharm to our students, staff or facilities. Threats ofviolence, theft, instances of alcohol or drugabuse, the presence of weapons or other securityconcerns can be reported by dialing 975-3773 or1-888888-843843-1630 if out of the area.www.weschools.orgPlease note our new Web Address and remodeled web site!