BASSETT ELEMENTARY
Main Phone:
440.835.6330
Attendance:
440.835.6331
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CALENDAR
MONDAY, DEC. 18:
9:15 am-2:10 pm:
4th grade Demon Day
(Rube Goldberg Machines)
TUESDAY, DEC. 19:
Pajama Day
Last day to submit Nutcracker DVD orders
9:15-11:30 am: 4th grade Service Day
12:30-1:15 pm: Rube Goldberg Museum for 4th grade parents
1:15-2:00 pm: Winter Class Parties
(grades K-3)
LAST DAY before Winter Break
DEC. 20-JAN. 2:
Winter Break
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 3:
School Resumes
THURSDAY, JAN. 4:
2:20-3:20 pm: Math Club
7:00 pm: Bassett PTA meeting
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FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Mr. Sanfilippo's Announcements
Winter Break is almost here!
Tuesday, December 19 is our last day of school before Winter Break. We are all looking forward to the break, but first we have a busy two days at Bassett!
Be sure to read through this Blast and refer to the
Bassett Calendar
and
Westlake City Schools Calendar for 2017-18
so you know what's happening this week and after the break.
Please note that your child may also have special activities going on this week that are
classroom-specific, so please review any communications from your child's teacher.
4th Grade Demon Day
Our 4th graders are building Rube Goldberg machines on
Monday, December 18, 9:15 am-2:10 pm. More information is
here.
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VOLUNTEERS
Thank you to everyone who has signed up to help!
The volunteer sign-up page is
here. A few more volunteers are needed. If you have questions, please contact Janet Spreen at jspreen@bakerlaw.com or 216.272.7656
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RUBE GOLDBERG MUSEUM
Parents of 4th graders are invited to come see the students' Rube Goldberg machines on Tuesday, December 19, 12:30-1:15 pm. A few volunteers are needed to help with clean-up after the museum.
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4th Grade Service Day
4th grade Service Day is
Tuesday, December 19, 9:15-11:30 am. Students will work on the following service projects:
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-Letters for Westlake police and firefighters
-Placemats for Westlake Meals on Wheels
-Dog and cat toys for Friendship APL
-Blankets for Rae-Ann Nursing Home
VOLUNTEERS
Thank you to everyone who has signed up to help!
The volunteer sign-up page is
here. A few more volunteers are needed. If you have questions, please contact Delicia Ostrowski (delicia.ostrowski@yahoo.com or 216.577.5250) or Mary Macias (maryomacias@gmail.com)
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More information about Service Day is
here. Please note that 4th grade has Service Day in place of a winter party.
Winter Class Parties 
Our winter classroom parties are
Tuesday, December 19, 1:15-2:00 pm
for grades K-3. Thank you to our PTA for coordinating the details.
VOLUNTEERS
Thank you to everyone who has signed up to help!
The volunteer sign-up page is here. It's
not too late to sign up.
PARKING
Often there is not enough parking available in the Bassett parking lot during large school events. We encourage you to carpool or park at St. Ladislas. Parking is not permitted in the bus loop or in the exit lane to Bassett Rd. Also, please do not park in the Holden's Arbor Circle cul-de-sac, as the "No Stopping or Standing" rule goes into effect at 2:00 pm.
OREOS AT LUNCH
PTA will provide Oreo cookies to students in all grades during lunch periods. An Oreo ingredient label is available here. Please send in a note if your child cannot have Oreos.
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Pajama Day 
Our student council is sponsoring a Pajama Day on Tuesday, December 19. Students are invited to wear their pajamas to school! Please make sure they are warm pajamas!
Coats for Kids Service Project 
Through January 8, Bassett is collecting new and gently-used coats for Coats for Kids. There is a blue donation bin by the main entrance. The flyer is
here.
This service project is coordinated by student council. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. DeAnna at
deanna@wlake.org. Thank you to everyone who has already brought in coat donations!
Lost & Found
Since it is almost Winter Break, please remind your child to check our Lost & Found for missing items. The Lost & Found is located in the cafeteria.
Jim Sanfilippo
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FROM THE PTA PRESIDENT
Liz Pirnat's Announcements
Dear Bassett Families,
It is hard to believe winter break is almost here. Thank you to everyone for your help and support this year.
Founders' Day Nominations
So many people do so many great things at Bassett! A way to recognize volunteers and staff is to nominate them for a Founders' Day award. The nomination form is
here. For more information, please see the Founders' Day article below.
Bassett PTA Shout Outs 
As we head into our last days before Winter Break, there are many people to thank!
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Thank you to Mrs. Schillinger and the entire 2nd grade team for a fantastic Nutcracker! The students did an amazing job!
Thank you to Jen Jones for arranging the video recording of the Nutcracker with WHBS.
Thank you to our custodians, Mr. Rich Skvarek, Mr. Dennis Mone, and Mr. Paul Brusk, for having all the sidewalks and driveways cleared and salted. It is greatly appreciated by everyone in our Bassett community.
Thank you to Janet Spreen and Mrs. Kowalski for your hard work in preparing for 4th grade Demon Day.
Thank you to Delicia Ostrowski, Mary Macias, Christine Brown, and Kelly McCann for your hard work in preparing for 4th grade Service Day.
Thank you to the head room parents who are planning the winter parties. Thank you for all the creative and fun games you do! The parties are always a great time because of you.
Thank you to all the volunteers who are helping at Demon Day, Service Day, and class parties! We cannot accomplish these activities without your support.
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Have a safe and enjoyable winter break!
liz@pirnat.com;
216-374-8945
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NUTCRACKER DVD 
Orders due by Dec. 19
2nd grade's performance of "The Nutcracker Suite" was recorded by Westlake High School's WHBS TV Station. A DVD is available for purchase through Bassett PTA.
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DVDs are $10 each. Please make checks payable to Bassett PTA. Orders are due by Tuesday, December 19.
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PARENTS NIGHT OUT 
Jan. 26, 7:00 pm
Time Warp Bar
Save the date! Bassett PTA is excited to host its 2nd annual Parents Night Out fundraiser at Time Warp Bar on
Friday, January 26 at 7:00 pm.
Get your sitter booked now for this evening of fun featuring live music, a wine pull raffle, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and much more! Stay tuned for more details!
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ATTENTION 4TH GRADE
PARENTS
A Message from DIS PTA
Can you believe that next school year you will have a child at Dover Intermediate School?!
It is time to find awesome people to take on roles with DIS PTA for NEXT SCHOOL YEAR (2018-19). A description of the roles, as well as a nomination form, can be found
here. All nominations will be taken into consideration.
Being part of the PTA is an excellent way to be involved at DIS. We'd love for you to share your talents with us!
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KINDERGARTEN
INFORMATION NIGHT FOR 2018-19
Feb. 8, 6:30 pm
Save the date!
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.
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FOUNDERS' DAY
Nominations due by Jan 10!
Founders' Day is the opportunity to recognize and thank individual PTA members who have made a difference in our children's lives. You are encouraged to nominate someone who deserves to be recognized.
Our online nomination form is here.
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Ohio PTA Achievement Award
(one award given by each Westlake PTA Unit)
Helping Hands Award
(anyone working on behalf of children and youth, excluding certified educators)
Outstanding District Educator Award
(nominees may include principals, teachers, counselors and other certified educators)
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Nominations are due by
Wednesday, January 10. Nominees and nominators must be current Westlake PTA members.
The Founders' Day dinner is Thursday, February 15 at 6:00 pm at
Wagner's of Westlake. Please submit your RVSP
here and remit payment by Monday, February 5.
If you have questions, please contact Mary Macias at
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Westlake Council of PTAs' fundraisers make it possible to provide programming on current topics of interest for our students, parents, and community.
Thank you for your support!
Wreaths & Seasonal Decorations
Now through December 31: Westlake Council of PTAs is happy to partner with
Dean's Greenhouse to offer you a wonderful selection of seasonal greenery and decorations!
When you go to Dean's, bring this
flyer or let the cashier know you are with Westlake Council of PTAs. 25% of your purchase will come back to Westlake Council of PTAs.
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