BASSETT ELEMENTARY
Main Phone:
440.835.6330
Attendance:
440.835.6331
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CALENDAR
TUESDAY, AUG. 29:
8:00-9:30 am: Bassett PTA coffee gathering at Starbucks
(Crocker Park by Lululemon)
THURSDAY, AUG. 31:
Last day to submit payment for KidStuff coupon books
FRIDAY, SEPT. 1:
NO SCHOOL
(Staff work day)
MONDAY, SEPT. 4:
NO SCHOOL
(Labor Day)
TUESDAY, SEPT. 5:
Bassett Library opens
Totally Awesome Tuesday assembly
THURSDAY, SEPT. 7:
7:00 pm: Bassett PTA meeting
THURSDAY, SEPT. 21:
Picture Day
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QUICK LINKS
Arrival & Dismissal:
IB Primary Years P
rogramme:
Lunch:
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ABOUT THE BASSETT BLAST
If your Blast is getting
cut off or not loading correctly
, go to the very top of the Blast (above the header) and open the link that says,
If you are having trouble viewing this email
to make sure you are seeing ALL announcements. This link will take you to a webpage version of the Blast.
BLASTS ARE ONLINE
This Blast will be posted on Monday.
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FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Mr. Sanfilippo's Message
Dear Bassett Families,
We are off to a great start! It was a very exciting and busy first week of school.
Please note that there is a four-day weekend coming up:
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No School Sept. 1 and 4
There is no school for students on Friday, September 1 (staff work day)
and Monday, September 4 (Labor Day).
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Arrival & Dismissal Reminders
- You must enter from the back driveway on Woodmill Drive and join the car line. Please display your name placard in your window at pick-up.
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Do not enter from Bassett Road to drop off or pick up (except for half day kindergarten drop-off, 11:40-11:50 am).
- Do not drop off or pick up in the bus loop. The bus loop is for buses and day care vans only.
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Do
not park in the back parking lot and have your child cross in front of cars in the car line.
Thank you to parents who are respectfully following our procedures. You are helping arrival & dismissal run smoothly and safely.
As we begin week two of our school year, here is additional information I want to make sure you know:
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Attendance Line
If your child is going to be absent due to illness or be late, please be sure to call Bassett's attendance line at
440.835.6331 by 8:30 am. Our attendance line is automated, so it is necessary that you call this number and not the main Bassett phone number.
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Planned Absence Request
We realize there may be opportunities for your family to travel at a time when school is in session, but you must submit the
Planned Absence Request form at least 5 days in advance of the absence. We keep this form linked to the Blast each week in Quick Links.
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Birthdays
Students are
not permitted to bring in food for birthdays. Treat bags must
not contain food. This policy is for the safety of ALL students.
- It is not necessary to hand anything out for birthdays, but if you are looking for an alternative to food, suggestions are pencils, erasers, stickers or something for the classroom such as a book or game.
- You will also have the opportunity to purchase a Birthday Book for the Bassett Library in honor of your child's birthday. The Birthday Book form will be coming home soon.
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IB PYP at Bassett
Westlake Elementary Schools follow the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) curriculum model which:
- uses a combination of inquiry and instruction to help learners develop and apply academic knowledge and skills in new situations
- encourages learners to set goals related to these 10 learner profile attributes: balanced, caring, communicator, knowledgeable, inquirer, open-minded, principled, reflective, risk-taker, thinker.
IB PYP Newsletter
In our August IB PYP Newsletter you can learn how essential agreements play an important role at Bassett and
how Totally Awesome Tuesdays promote positive behaviors. If you have questions, please contact our IB Coordinator, Mrs. Wadden at waddend@wlake.org.
WHS Varsity Football Tickets
Student tickets for Westlake High School varsity football games (home & away games) may be purchased at the Bassett office for $4 each. (At the gate, student tickets are $6). Payment must be cash in the exact amount; the office cannot make change. This Friday, September 1 is a home game vs. Berea-Midpark. The season schedule is
here.
If you need assistance, please call the office at 440.835.6330 or email our secretary,
Mrs. McLoughlin, at
mcloughlinc@wlake.org
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Sincerely,
Jim Sanfilippo
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FROM THE PTA PRESIDENT
Liz Pirnat's Message
Dear Bassett Families,
I hope you had a good first week of school!
Join Bassett PTA!
Joining Bassett PTA as a member is a great way to support your children's education! PTA is a partnership between the staff at Bassett and parents. Additionally, we are part of Westlake Council of PTAs, Ohio PTA, and National PTA, working toward improving public education for all students.
Membership is only $10 per person; anyone in your family can join, Moms, Dads, Grandparents!
The membership form and other forms from the First Day Folder are here.
Coffee Gathering on Aug. 29
I invite you to join me and other Bassett PTA members for coffee on Tuesday, August 29, from 8:00 am (after drop-off) to 9:30 am at the Starbucks at Crocker Park (the one near Lululemon) for a chance to meet other Bassett parents.
Bassett PTA Shout Outs 
With so much going on at Bassett, there are many people to thank! I would like to extend a huge thank you to:
Tracy Ziminski
and
Adrienne Cook
for planting flowers in front of the school.
Rich Skvarek
,
Dennis Mone
, and the rest of our hard-working custodial staff for making the school look amazing!
Jenn Richards for organizing the First Day Folders;
Gwen Sanchez for bringing food to the folder stuffing event,
everyone who helped stuff the folders, and all the
committee chairs who wrote flyers for the folders.
Adrienne Stark and Kate Bir for planning fun kindergarten summer play dates on the playground.
Sarah Tabeling, Kelly McCann, and Jessica Kim for a fantastic back-to-school lunch for the staff.
Tracy Ziminski, Adrienne Cook and other Garden Club families for taking care of the garden over the summer.
Christine Brown and Delicia Ostrowski for helping with the distribution of school supply kits.
Erin Westley and Jenn Richards for decorating the PTA membership board and table, and
everyone who helped at the table during Open House.
Vanessa Wilhelm and Jen Jones for their hard work on the KidsStuff coupon book fundraiser.
Gwen Sanchez for getting snacks to help full day kindergartners practice going through the lunch line at Orientation.
Michelle Shapiro, Katie Colacarro, Andrea Deasy, Sasha Goodman, and other families for loaning fans to Bassett to keep the school cool.
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Please feel free to contact me at
liz@pirnat.com
or
216-374-8945 if you have questions or concerns.
Liz
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KIDSTUFF COUPON BOOKS
Payment due by Aug. 31
Bassett PTA's KidStuff fundraiser is in its final days! KidStuff Coupon Books are filled with valuable coupons for Dick's Sporting Goods, Sur la Table, Bed Bath & Beyond, Pat Catan's, Famous Footwear, Learning Express, and so much more!
Check out what's inside here.
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KidStuff Coupon Books are $25.
Please make checks payable to
Bassett PTA
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Payment is due by
Thursday, August 31
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- If you attended Open House or Kindergarten Orientation and decided to purchase the KidStuff book, please be sure to submit your $25 payment by Thursday, August 31, if you haven't already.
- If you would like to purchase a KidStuff book but did not take it home from Open House or Kindergarten Orientation, please send in a check for $25 payable to Bassett PTA in an envelope labeled "KidStuff" by Thursday, August 31. Your book will be sent home.
Thank you for your support! Bassett PTA fundraisers raise money for programs, events, resources, equipment, and more that enrich the educational experience of our children.
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HARVEST DAY
Save the date!
Harvest Day is Wednesday, October 11, 6:00-8:00 pm (there is no school October 12 & 13).
Harvest Day is a PTA-sponsored family fun night at Bassett featuring games & activities, food trucks, silent auction & raffles, and more! Stay tuned for details!
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REFLECTIONS
Reflections is a PTA-sponsored creative arts program open to students in all grades. This year's theme is,
Within Reach
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Categories include: visual arts, literature, photography, music composition, dance choreography, and film production.
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STAY CONNECTED
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Remind
NEW! Get reminders
from Bassett PTA as text messages on your phone!
Sign-up instructions are here.
If you have questions, contact Liz Pirnat at liz@pirnat.com.
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Facebook
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Twitter
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WESTLAKE MUSIC BOOSTERS
Westlake Music Boosters supports Westlake Schools music programs and teachers from pre-K through 12th grade. Music Boosters recently gave donations to the music departments of each Westlake school.
- Volunteer! Volunteers are needed to help in the concession stand during football season. Sign up here.
- Chipotle Fundraiser: Music Boosters has teamed with Chipotle (Crocker Park Location) for a dining fundraiser on Monday, August 28, 5:00-9:00 pm. Music Boosters will receive 50% of the proceeds. The flyer is here.
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BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Westlake Board of Education will meet on
Monday, August 28 at 6:00 pm at Hilliard Elementary School,
24365 Hilliard Blvd.
The meeting is open to the public. The agenda is
here
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More information about the Westlake Board of Education is here.
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FLYER CONNECTION
Project Link Enrichment Activities:
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Bassett Elementary PTA Communications
bassettblast@yahoo.com
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