BASSETT ELEMENTARY
Main Phone:
440.835.6330
Attendance:
440.835.6331
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CALENDAR
TUESDAY, JAN. 23:
8:00-9:30 am: Bassett PTA Coffee Meet-Up
(Starbucks by Lululemon)
THURSDAY, JAN. 25:
2:20-3:20 pm: Math Club (last day)
FRIDAY, JAN. 26:
Cleveland spirit day
Report cards go home
7:00 pm: Parents Night Out fundraiser at Time Warp Bar
THURSDAY, FEB. 1:
7:00 pm: Bassett PTA meeting
TUESDAY, FEB. 6:
Totally Awesome Tuesday
THURSDAY, FEB. 8:
6:30 pm: 2018-19 Kindergarten Information Night
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QUICK LINKS
Arrival & Dismissal:
IB Primary Years P
rogramme:
Lunch:
Westlake City Schools Calendars:
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FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Mr. Sanfilippo's Announcements
Bassett's annual Young Authors' Program is kicking off soon! Watch for the information letter and timeline coming home this week. If your child has an interest in writing and illustrating an original book and you are able to provide the necessary support, please encourage participation in this program!
Report Cards
Report cards will be sent home with students on
Friday, January 26. Please keep the report card, but sign the white envelope and return it to school next week.
Cleveland Spirit Day
Our student council is sponsoring a Cleveland spirit day on
Friday, January 26.
Everyone is encouraged to wear Cleveland gear and/or colors: Cavs, Indians, Browns, etc. Bassett or Westlake spirit wear is fine too.
If you have questions, please contact Mrs. DeAnna at
deanna@wlake.org
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Last day of Math Club
The last day of Math Club is Thursday, January 25, 2:20-3:20 pm. Thank you to Mrs. Kowalski and Liz Pirnat, and to all our staff and parent volunteers who have helped make Math Club a success!
Outdoor Recess in Winter
Please send your child to school prepared for outdoor recess: warm coat, hat, gloves, etc. When there is snow, boots and snow pants are required in order to play on the playground equipment.
Jim Sanfilippo
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FROM THE PTA PRESIDENT
Liz Pirnat's Announcements
Thank you Jarrett J. Krosoczka!
Last Thursday, Bassett PTA sponsored a video conference for our 3rd grade students with best-selling author Jarrett J. Krosoczka! Mr. Krosoczka spoke with students, gave them a tour of his office, discussed upcoming projects, and answered questions. Learn more about Mr. Krosoczka here.
Please join me and other Bassett PTA members for coffee on
Tuesday, January 23, anytime from 8:00 am (after drop-off) to 9:30 am at the Starbucks at Crocker Park (the one near Lululemon).
PTA Positions for 2018-19
If you are interested in a Bassett PTA position for next year or you know someone who would be good for a position, please submit our online nomination survey by Monday, January 22. If you have questions, please contact Jenn Richards at jenn.richards79@gmail.com or 630.846.1722. Position descriptions are here.
PTA Star Players
Congratulations to our Bassett PTA star players for January: our custodial staff of Rich Skvarek, Dennis Mone, and Paul Brusk. They have
done a fantastic job all school year! From summer preparations for school opening, through shoveling, snow blowing, plowing, and salting with the winter weather. Their hard work is so appreciated by the Bassett community!
Bassett PTA Shout Outs
Thank you to
Mrs. DeAnna, Mrs. Sammon, Mrs. Nara, Mrs. Lozada, and Mrs. Wadden, as well as to Ron Stephenson from the Westlake Schools Technology Department, for coordinating preparations for the video conference with Mr. Krosoczka.
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PARENTS NIGHT OUT
Jan. 26, 7:00 pm
Time Warp Bar
THIS FRIDAY! Get your sitter now and join us for Bassett PTA's
Parents Night Out fundraiser at Time Warp Bar on Friday, January 26th at 7:00 PM! Time Warp Bar is located at 26261 Center Ridge Rd in Westlake. This event is for
adults age 21 and over. Bring your family, friends and neighbors!
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Ticket Information
Tickets are $10 at the door. Please make checks payable to Bassett PTA.
Event Details
This will be an evening full of fun!
From 7:00-9:00 PM, there will be food, a 50-50 raffle, and a wine pull.
There will also be a silent auction for some amazing packages, including an exclusive VIP Browns package, a helmet signed by Urban Meyer, a Lake Erie Monsters package, a custom built raised garden bed, a "Painter for a Day" voucher from Patton Painting, spa and massage vouchers, gift cards to local eateries and much, much more!
Enjoy live music beginning at 9:30 PM!
50/50 Raffle
Tickets are available to purchase at 5 for $5, 12 for $10, or 25 for $20.
You may purchase 50/50 raffle tickets through presale by submitting the form here by January 26. You do not need to be present to win!
Be sure to include your contact information. Please make checks payable to Bassett PTA.
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JUMP ROPE FOR HEART
Feb. 20-23
Bassett's annual Jump Rope for Heart event will be 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 years to fund cardiovascular research and educational programs in Ohio and across the Nation.
Families with children in grades 1-4 recently received a Jump Rope for Heart letter and
donation envelope.
More information about donations is here
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If you have questions, please contact Bassett's Physical Education teacher, Mr. O'Doherty at
odohertys@wlake.org.
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FOUNDERS' DAY
Dinner is Feb. 15
We hope you will attend the Founders' Day Dinner on Thursday, February 15 at 6:00 pm at
Wagner's of Westlake
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Social Hour: 6:00 pm; Dinner: 7:00 pm; Awards Presentation: 8:00 pm.
Please submit your RSVP
here
and remit payment by Monday, February 5.
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At this special evening presented by Westlake Council of PTAs, this year's Founders' Day awards will be presented, including the Ohio PTA Achievement Awards (a recipient for each Westlake PTA unit), the Helping Hands Award, and the Outstanding District Educator Award.
If you have questions, please contact Mary Macias at
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GREEN & WHITE REVUE 
Talent Show for PreK-Grade 12
Westlake High School PTSA proudly presents the 33rd Annual Green & White Revue talent show on
March 9 and 10 at 7:00 pm at the Westlake Schools Performing Arts Center.
The Green & White Revue provides an opportunity for students throughout the Westlake City School District to showcase their many talents for the community!
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Sign Up Now for Auditions!
Auditions are
February 6-8
in the
multipurpose room at the Westlake Schools PAC.
More information and the audition sign-up form are here
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Sign up by Wednesday, January 31.
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BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Jan. 22, 6:00 pm
The Westlake Board of Education will meet on Monday, January 22 at 6:00 pm at Westlake High School.
The meeting is open to the public. The agenda is here.
PROGRAM FOR PRESCHOOL PARENTS
Jan. 31, 6:30 pm
Parents of preschools are invited to attend Behavior Management 101 on Wednesday, January 31 at 6:30 pm at Hilliard Elementary School,
24365 Hilliard Blvd
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The program will be presented
by Dr. Meghan Barlow of Dr. Meghan Barlow and Associates. The flyer is here.
KINDERGARTEN
INFORMATION NIGHT FOR 2018-19
Feb. 8, 6:30 pm
Westlake Kindergarten Information Night is Thursday, February 8 at 6:30 pm at each elementary school. Kindergarten Information Night is for parents of children eligible to attend kindergarten in 2018-19. Information about kindergarten and how to register will be presented. The flyer is here.
COACHES VS. CANCER 
Feb. 7 & 9
Coaches vs. Cancer is a collaboration with the American Cancer Society that empowers Westlake basketball coaches, their teams, and our community to make a difference in the fight against cancer.
The goal is to blanket the district and the community with Coaches vs. Cancer tee shirts during the week of February 4 and promote attendance at the WHS girls basketball game on February 7 and the WHS boys basketball game on February 9. Dribbling Demons and Dreamin' Demons will perform at these games during halftime! More information is
here.
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FLYER CONNECTION
Project Link Enrichment Activities:
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BASSETT ELEMENTARY PTA COMMUNICATIONS
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