March 4, 2018

BASSETT ELEMENTARY

Main Phone:
440.835.6330

Attendance:
440.835.6331
CALENDAR

MONDAY, MARCH 5:
1:15 pm: One School, One Book kickoff assembly

TUESDAY, MARCH 6:
7:30 am: Totally Awesome Tuesday breakfast

MARCH 6-8:
2nd grade testing (CogAT)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7:
Last day to submit payment for chocolate fundraiser

9:00 am-10:00 pm: Book Fair at Barnes & Noble in support of One School, One Book

THURSDAY, MARCH 8:
2:20-3:30 pm: Book Club

SATURDAY, MARCH 10:
1:00 pm: One School, One Book Read Aloud
[Westlake Porter Public Library]

MARCH 12-16
Artist in Residence program during art classes

THURSDAY, MARCH 15:
2:20-3:30 pm: Book Club

FRIDAY, MARCH 16:
Young Authors' rough draft is due 

Last day of One School, One Book

6:00 pm: Dollars for Scholars [WHS]

QUICK LINKS

Absence & Attendance:

Arrival & Dismissal:
- Summary 
- Letter &  Map


 
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Mr. Sanfilippo's Announcements  

One School, One Book
It is time to kick off One School, One Book! At our assembly on Monday, March 5, we will reveal what book we are reading and let students know about activities that are part of the One School One Book program at Bassett and in our community!
  • On Monday, every student will bring home a One School, One Book envelope.
    Envelopes will include a reading calendar as well as a packet of activities and daily trivia questions about the book. There will also be information about the scavenger hunt in which families look for book-related clues at partnering businesses in Westlake! 
  • Your youngest child at Bassett will bring home the book. (Each family receives one copy of the book.) Families are encouraged to read and discuss a chapter of the book each night together
One School, One Book is designed to be a  shared reading experience within our elementary school communities. Students, parents, and staff at all four Westlake City Schools elementary schools will be participating! 


  
2nd Grade CogAT
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.



Totally Awesome Tuesday
March 6 is Totally Awesome Tuesday! Everyone is encouraged to wear the Totally Awesome Tuesday t-shirt, Bassett or Westlake spirit wear, or anything green on Tuesday, March 6.  
Congratulations Award Recipients!
Congratulations to our students who will be recognized for exemplary effort in being  risk takers, being open-minded, and showing confidenceIf your child is an award recipient, a notification was sent last week.

Breakfast 
Award recipients and their families are invited to the Totally Awesome Tuesday breakfast on Tuesday, March 6 at 7:30 am in the cafeteria. Special thanks to First Watch for donating the muffins for the breakfast.
If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Wadden at   waddend@wlake.org .



Chocolate Fundraiser
Final days! Our fundraiser featuring Harry Lo nd on chocolate bars runs through Wednesday, March 7. Proceeds will go toward technology at Bassett  and  Make a Wish .

Payment due by Wednesday!
If your child is participating, payment is due by Wednesday, March 7. Please make checks payable to Bassett Elementary School. 

Please refer to the fundraiser flyer for additional details.  If you have questions, please contact me at  sanfilippo@wlake.org . Thank you for your support! 



Program for 2nd graders
On Friday March 9, Ruth Pangrace, an educator and historical actress, will be speaking to 2nd graders. She will be portraying Eleanor Roosevelt. This connects to their unit of inquiry into ways individuals' contributions can cause changes to the world. Thanks to our PTA for sponsoring this presentation.

Program for 1st graders
On Friday, March 9, Cathy Wilton-Bransch will be speaking with 1st graders about her travels to Antarctica. This is part of their research about penguins  during their unit of inquiry into ways workers can benefit from organization and effort.



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 . If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Larcey at  larcey@wlake.org .



No School March 23
There is no school for students on Friday, March 23. It is a staff work day. For more date information, please refer to the Bassett Calendar and the Westlake City Schools Calendar for 2017-18.

Jim Sanfilippo
 
FROM THE PTA PRESIDENT
Liz Pirnat's Announcements

At Thursday's PTA meeting we approved funds to be used for staff grants, varying from new books, chair pockets, guest speakers, document cameras, and headphones. We also approved the purchase of additional Chromebooks. 

One key reason we have Bassett PTA fundraisers is so we can provide support to the school, by funding grants and purchases such as these. 

Thank you to everyone who has supported Bassett PTA fundraisers and made donations to Bassett PTA. 


 
Bassett PTA Shout Outs
Thank you to those who stopped in at our coffee meet-up at Starbucks. It was great seeing you!
 
Thank you to everyone who came to the PTA meeting on Thursday night. I know the weather was horrible, but we accomplished  some important business.

Liz Pirnat
liz@pirnat.com216-374-8945
 
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
We Are All Part Of The Puzzle
March 12-16

We are pleased to announce that Bassett's Artist in Residence program this year will be: " We Are All Part Of The Puzzle." This engaging program will run during regularly scheduled art classes March 12-16. 

Four students from the Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) will be working with Bassett students to design a collaborative piece of art under the supervision of adjunct CIA faculty member, Kristin Thompson Smith. CIA is an accredited art and design school and places a strong emphasis on making sure its students get practical experience outside of the studio.

If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Laurenty at  LaurentyS@westlake.k12.oh.us Janet Spreen at  jspreen@bakerlaw.com , Jennifer Jones at  jenjones713@gmail.com , or Andi Whitaker at andimw@gmail.com The Artist in Residence program is sponsored by Bassett PTA.
 
ELEMENTARY TRANSITION SURVEY
Request for Feedback

Delegates from all four elementary PTA units and Early Childhood PTA are working together to begin designing a new PTA for our new elementary school. Our goal is to enable a strong and seamless transition, and your feedback is important to this process. 

Please complete this short survey by March 10 to help us understand traditions that are important to you and your recommendations for the new PTA. We'll use this feedback to help inform decisions related to the new PTA unit. 
 
Please contact the Transition Team chairs for Bassett PTA  with additional questions or feedback: Jenn Richards ( jenn.richards79@gmail.com) or Mary Macias (maryomacias@gmail.com). 
 
DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS
March 16, 6:00 pm, WHS

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!  
  • Additionally, there are raffle drawings (including one for a $1,000 cash prize), children's activities, concessions and more!
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. 

WHEN:
Friday, March 16
-Doors open at 6:00 pm
-Dodgeball game: 6:30 pm
-Basketball game: 7:30 pm
WHERE:
Westlake High School
TICKETS:
-Admission wristbands are $5.
-$1,000 Cash Prize Raffle tickets are $5.

Tickets are now available for purchase from your PTA unit council delegates. (Bassett's council delegates are Mary Macias & Tracy Ziminski). You may also purchase tickets at the door.


Raffle Donations
Please submit donations of raffle baskets or single items to Liz Pirnat ( liz@pirnat.com or 216-374-8945)  by Monday, March 5. Donation ideas include gift cards, sports items, cosmetics/skin care products, jewelry, candy, and wine. 

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!

Thank you for your support of Dollars for Scholars. The flyer is  here .
 
WESTLAKE COUNCIL OF PTAs FUNDRAISERS

Westlake Council of PTAs' fundraisers make it possible to provide programming on current topics of interest for our students, parents, and community!

Spirit Day at Sky Zone - March 23
There is no school on Friday, March 23. This event runs 12-4 pm. Suggested jump times are PreK-4th grade: 12-2 pm and 5th-12th grade: 2-4 pm. $17 per hour of jump time.  Bring this flyer or show it on your phone. Not limited to Westlake students.

Hermes Westlake Spring Fever - April 15
There is a 4 Miler, 2 Miler, and Kids Dash! Be sure to sure to check off the PTA box when you register! Register online  here or send in the  form. The annual Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast will also be going on! 
  
Thank you for your continued support! If you have questions, please contact Jessica Kim at  jessicastraka@aol.com.
 
SAVE THE DATE!
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.  

If you have questions, please contact Liz Pirnat at liz@pirnat.com.
 
GREEN & WHITE REVUE Green & White Revue
March 9 & 10, 7:00 pm
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.
 
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. 

Reserve your space now!
If you are interested in being a vendor at the Big Kid ReSale, register online or submit the  registration formThe cost is $25/space ($5 discount for Westlake PTA members). 

This Big Kid ReSale is sponsored by Holly Lane Elementary School PTA. If you have questions, please email  bigkidresalewestlake@gmail.com .
 
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