BASSETT ELEMENTARY
Main Phone:
440.835.6330
Attendance:
440.835.6331
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CALENDAR
MONDAY, FEB. 26:
Last day to sign up for Book Club
TUESDAY, FEB. 27:
8:00-9:30 am: Bassett PTA coffee meet-up (Starbucks by Lululemon)
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28:
Last day to purchase socks in support of Sockentines service project
Crazy Sock Day
THURSDAY, MARCH 1:
2:20-3:30 pm: First day of Book Club
7:00 Bassett PTA meeting
MONDAY, MARCH 5:
1:15 pm: One School, One Book kickoff assembly
TUESDAY, MARCH 6:
7:30 am: Totally Awesome Tuesday breakfast
2nd grade testing (CogAT)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7:
Last day to submit payment for chocolate fundraiser
THURSDAY, MARCH 8:
2:20-3:30 pm: Book Club
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QUICK LINKS
Arrival & Dismissal:
Gifted Education
IB Primary Years P
rogramme:
Lunch:
Young Authors
Westlake City Schools Calendars:
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FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Mr. Sanfilippo's Announcements
One School, One Book
We are just one week away from the kickoff of One School, One Book! The book title will be revealed to students at an assembly on
Monday, March 5. This week students will watch three short videos that will provide clues about what book we will be reading!
One School, One Book is a program designed to create a
shared reading experience within our elementary school communities!
Each family will receive a copy of the book.
There will also be special activities at school and in the community that enrich the shared reading experience.
All four Westlake City Schools elementary schools are p
articipating in One School, One Book.
Sockentines
Final Days! Our student council service project, Sockentines, runs through Wednesday, February 28.
Socks may be purchased at school, 7:45-8:00 am by the office; y
ou can also order online. A package of 3 pairs of socks is $12.
Please see the article below for details or download the information
here
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We will celebrate the end of Sockentines with a Crazy Sock Day on Wednesday, February 28!
Chocolate Fundraiser
Our annual staff fundraiser is going on now! This year we are selling Harry London chocolate bars. Proceeds will go toward technology
at Bassett
and
Make a Wish
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Students brought home a fundraiser flyer/permission slip last week and it is
here. If you want to participate, please submit the permission slip as soon as possible.
- Payment is due by Wednesday, March 7. Please make checks payable to Bassett Elementary School.
Thank you for your support!
2nd grade students will take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) on March 6-8 for 45-55 minutes each day. A letter providing additional details was sent home and is available
here.
Young Authors' Rough Draft
If your child is participating in our Young Authors' program, the rough draft is due by Friday, March 16. Please note that i
t's fine to turn the rough draft in early if it's completed before March 16.
The rough draft checklist is
here
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If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Larcey at
larcey@wlake.org
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Jim Sanfilippo
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FROM THE PTA PRESIDENT
Liz Pirnat's Announcements
Book Club
The Book Club signup deadline is extended to
Monday, February 26
. Please see the article below for details!
Coffee Meet-Up
Please join me and other Bassett PTA members for coffee on
Tuesday, February 27, anytime from 8:00 am (after drop-off) to 9:30 am at the Starbucks at Crocker Park (the one near Lululemon).
PTA Meeting
Our next PTA meeting is
Thursday, March 1 at 7:00 pm in the Bassett library. I hope to see you there!
Star Player
Congratulations to our Bassett PTA star player for February, Marie Robbins! Marie has been doing a fantastic job as recording secretary this year and helped lead the 1st grade Math Club. Marie and the star players for the other PTA units were recognized at last week's Westlake Council of PTAs meeting.
Rebates Update
Thank you to everyone who submitted Box Top$ for Education and Tyson A+ labels for our rebates contest! Submitting rebates is a great (and easy!) way to support our school! Our classroom winner is Mrs. Sammon's class, who brought in 586 rebates.
A huge thank you goes out to our Rebates chair, Rebecca Warren, who has already counted and submitted the rebates!
Bassett PTA Shout Out
Thank you to Mary Macias and Tracy Ziminski for providing a lovely breakfast at the Westlake Council of PTA's meeting!
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BOOK CLUB
Starts Thursday!
Students in grades 1-4 are invited to participate in Bassett's Book Club! Book Club will meet 2:20-3:30 pm every Thursday in March: March 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29.
Sign up by Monday!
Monday, February 26 is the last day to sign up!
The Book Club form was sent home or you can download it
here
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The fee is $10 ($5 if you already have the book). Please make checks payable to Bassett PTA.
Please submit the form with payment in an envelope labeled Book Club.
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1st grade:
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Dragon Gets By
Room 107 (Mrs. Morris/Diso's classroom)
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| 2nd grade: |
My Father's Dragon
Room 106 (Ms. Obral's classroom)
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| 3rd grade: |
Dragon in the Sock Drawer
Room 104 (Ms. English's classroom)
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| 4th grade: |
Wings of Fire-The Dragonet Prophecy
Room 108 (Mrs. Lozada/Mrs. Nara's classroom)
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Send in a note on Book Club days
Please be sure to send in a note to your child's teacher on all Book Club days letting her know that your child is staying for Book Club.
Book Club Dismissal
Book Club dismissal is at 3:30 pm.
- We will bring students out to the car line; it is not necessary for you to enter the building.
- Please follow regular dismissal line procedures - enter from the back driveway on Woodmill Drive and form a car line. Please display your child's name in the window.
- Children going to Link will be escorted to Link.
- If there is a change in your child's Book Club dismissal plan from what you indicated on your permission slip, please send in a note.
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SOCKENTINES
Student Council Service Project
FINAL DAYS! Student council's Sockentines service project runs through Wednesday, February 28.
Bassett student council has teamed up with Westlake High School IB student, Madysen LeComte for a very special service project! Madysen started her Sockmas campaign in December; during February, Bassett is excited to support her efforts through our Sockentines project!
With Sockentines, your purchase of funky socks will help provide artificial legs to amputees around the world AND provide warm socks to a charity in our community!
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Purchase Socks at school or online!
A package of 3 pairs of socks is $12
- Socks may be purchased at school, 7:45-8:00 am by the office.
- To order online, go to Madysen's We Help Two website. (Please note that the website is called Sockmas.) Your order will be shipped directly to you with no shipping cost.
Wednesday, February 28 is the last day for purchases at school and online orders.
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Our 4th grade student council members have worked hard to promote Sockentines throughout Bassett! They gave presentations in the classrooms and even made a video! You can view the video
here.
We will celebrate the end of Sockentines with a Crazy Sock Day on Wednesday, February 28!
Thank you for your support! The flyer is
here. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Jennings at
jennings@wlake.org.
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Dodgeball game, Basketball game & more!
Dollars for Scholars is a fun evening for all ages! First, enjoy a NEW Local Heroes Dodgeball Game featuring Westlake Police, Fire, and Westlake City Schools Staff! Next, watch Westlake High School Seniors challenge Westlake City Schools Staff in the annual Dollars for Scholars Basketball Game! The flyer is
here.
- Presented by Westlake Council of PTAs, Dollars for Scholars raises funds to provide scholarships for Westlake High School graduating seniors. Last year, ten $1,000 scholarships were given by Westlake Council of PTAs.
- Dollars for Scholars is Friday, March 16 at Westlake High School. Doors open at 6:00 pm. The dodgeball game starts at 6:30 pm; the basketball game starts at 7:30 pm. Additionally, there are raffle drawings (including one for a $1,000 cash prize), children's activities, concessions and more!
Are you a Local Hero?
We are looking for Local Heroes to join our dodgeball game (Police, Fire, FBI, Military, Coast Guard, etc.) Please contact Delicia Ostrowski at
delicia.ostrowski@yahoo.com if you are interested in participating!
Donations Needed!
Donations of raffle baskets or single items are needed. Donation ideas include gift cards, sports items, cosmetics/skin care products, jewelry, candy, and wine. Please contact Liz Pirnat (
liz@pirnat.com or 216-374-8945) with donations. All donations are due by
Thursday, March 1.
Ticket Sales
Admission wristbands are $5. $1,000 Cash Prize Raffle tickets are $5.
Tickets are now available for purchase from PTA unit council delegates. (Bassett's council delegates are Mary Macias and Tracy Ziminski.)
You can also purchase tickets at the door.
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Dr. Lisa Damour is speaking in Westlake!
April 23, 7:00 pm, PAC
Westlake Council of PTAs is excited to welcome Dr. Lisa Damour to our community on Monday, April 23 at 7:00 pm at the Westlake Schools Performing Arts Center.
Dr. Damour draws on years of clinical experience and the latest research to provide practical guidance on children and the journey in raising them.
She is the New York Times bestselling author of
Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls through the Seven Transitions Into Adulthood. Learn more about Dr. Damour here.
Please pre-register for this program
here.
We are proud to provide this program free of charge, thanks to your support of the fundraising efforts of Westlake Council of PTAs this year.
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BIG KID RESALE 
Westlake's Big Kid ReSale is
Saturday, April 21, 8 am-noon at Westlake High School.
This sale features gently used kids clothing (size 5T - Juniors), toys, games, books,
sports equipment, music equipment, furniture, and more! Vendors
price and sell their own items and keep all the profits.
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Reserve your space now!
The cost is $25/space ($5 discount for Westlake PTA members). Early Bird PTA registration runs through February 26; open registration begins February 27.
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This Big Kid ReSale is sponsored by Holly Lane Elementary School PTA. If you have questions, email
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GREEN & WHITE REVUE 
Westlake Schools PAC
The 33rd Annual Green & White Revue talent show is Friday, March 9 and Saturday, March 10 at 7:00 pm at the Westlake Schools Performing Arts Center. The show features PreK-12th grade students from throughout the district performing a variety of acts, showcasing many talents!
Admission is $8 at the door; children 6 and under are free. The Green & White Revue is sponsored by Westlake High School PTSA.
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