BASSETT ELEMENTARY
Main Phone:
440.835.6330
Attendance:
440.835.6331
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CALENDAR
NO SCHOOL
(Presidents Day)
7:20 am: Student council meeting
FEB. 20-23:
Jump Rope for Heart
(during
physical education classes)
FRIDAY, FEB. 23
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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 participate in Sockentines service project
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
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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
Jump Rope for Heart
THIS WEEK! Jump Rope for Heart is
February 20-23 during physical education classes.
Please see the article below for details or download the information here.
If your child is a student council officer or representative, there is a meeting on
Tuesday, February 20 at 7:20 am in the Bassett library. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. DeAnna at
deanna@wlake.org. The list of all student council meetings for the year is
here
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Young Authors' Program
If your child is participating in our Young Authors' program, the Participation & Planning form was returned to students last week in a Young Authors' envelope.
Also in the envelope is the Rough Draft Checklist.
The rough draft is due by Friday, March 16.
If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Larcey at
larcey@wlake.org
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Staff Fundraiser
On Wednesday, February 21, we are kicking off our annual staff fundraiser in
which we raise money for technology at Bassett and a charity. Our charity will be Make a Wish. We will be selling Harry London chocolate bars. Students will attend a brief assembly and bring home information on Wednesday.
Sockentines 
Our student council service project, Sockentines, runs through February 28. Please see the article below for details or download the information
here.
One School, One Book
We are just 2 weeks away from the start of One School, One Book! The book title will be revealed to students at an assembly on
Monday, March 5.
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.
Jim Sanfilippo
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FOUNDERS' DAY
Congratulations Liz Pirnat! 
Congratulations to our PTA President, Liz Pirnat, for winning the Ohio PTA Achievement Award for Bassett! Liz was recognized Thursday night at Founders' Day for her years of incredible service to Bassett. Liz
gives so much of her time and works diligently for our children and school.
Thank you, Liz for continuing to advocate for our children, for working to improve our great school and for always stepping up to help whenever needed!
Congrats and thank you from all of us!
Congratulations to all winners!
The complete list of Founders' Day award winners is here.
Mary Macias
Founders' Day Chair
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FROM THE PTA PRESIDENT
Liz Pirnat's Message
Candlelight Vigil
Bassett PTA is joining
Florida PTA on Monday, February 19 at 7:00 pm EST for a nationwide candlelight vigil to remember and honor the victims of the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. We encourage PTA members to join us in an online vigil by changing your profile pictures to an image of a candle. Visit
Florida PTA's Facebook page to learn more.
Founders' Day Award Thank You
Thank you everyone for the lovely comments over the past few days. And thank you to Jen Jones, Jenny Clark, Mary Macias, and Jenn Richards for a HYSTERICAL Star Wars filled speech.
Truly, I could only do everything because of the amazing team of people supporting me at Bassett PTA, Westlake Council of PTAs, and For Westlake Schools. And I can't forget my "home team" that cheers me on. Thank you Mike Pirnat, Claire, and the rest of my family.
Bassett PTA Shout Outs
Thank you to the head room parents who planned the fun Valentine's Day parties and everyone who helped at the parties. The parties are always a great time because of you.
Thank you to Gwen Sanchez and Caterina DiSalvo for passing out Oreos from the PTA on Valentine's Day.
Thank you to Mary Macias for serving as the Bassett PTA Founders' Day Chair, along with being co-chair for the Founders' Day event. It was a beautiful evening.
Thank you to Rebecca Warren for coordinating our Rebates Contest for the past 2 weeks!
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BOOK CLUB
Sign up this week!
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.
This year our theme is FANTASY.
Dragons will take us to a fantasy world and help us throughout our adventures. The books are:
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1st grade:
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Dragon Gets By
By Dav Pilkey
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My Father's Dragon
By Ruth Stiles Gannett |
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Dragon in the Sock Drawer
By Kate Klimo
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| 4th grade: |
Wings of Fire-The Dragonet Prophecy
By Tui T. Sutherland
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Book Club Registration
The Book Club form will be sent home this week or you can download it
here.
- 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" by Friday, February 23.
If you have questions, please contact Elaine Alramahi at 216.255.4522 or
loulou_rdms@yahoo.com. Book Club is sponsored by Bassett PTA.
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JUMP ROPE FOR HEART
This week!
Bassett's annual Jump Rope for Heart event is
February 20-23 during Physical Education classes!
The
American Heart Association sponsors this event, and Bassett students have raised tens of thousands of dollars over the ye
ars to fund cardiovascular research and educational programs in Ohio and across the Nation.
Donation Information
Each family with students in grades 1-4 received a Jump Rope for Heart letter and donation envelope.
The donation form is on the front of the envelope; thank-you gifts are shown on the back of the envelope. Donations are due by
Friday, February 23.
- Donations may be made using the donation envelope. Please make checks payable to the American Heart Association.
- Donations may also be made online at heart.org/jump. Simply access the website and follow the parent directions to register your child on the Bassett school team webpage.
Donations are optional and all students will participate in this fun event during Physical Education classes regardless of whether they make a donation.
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Please contact Bassett's Physical Education teacher, Mr. O'Doherty at
odohertys@wlake.org if you have questions or would like an additional donation envelope. Thank you for your continued support of Jump Rope for Heart!
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SOCKENTINES
Student Council Service Project
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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Details for Ordering
Place your order for funky socks on Madysen's
We Help Two website. (Please note that the website is called Sockmas.)
The cost is $12 for a package of 3 pairs of socks which you keep! Your order will be shipped directly to you with no shipping cost.
Be sure to place your order by
February 28.
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Our 4th grade student council members have worked hard to promote Sockentines throughout Bassett! They have given presentations in the classrooms and even made a video! You can view the video
here.
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!
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 Coming Soon!
Admission wristbands are $5.00. $1,000 Cash Prize Raffle tickets are $5.00.
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