MR. SANFILIPPO'S MESSAGE

Dear Bassett Families, 

Happy New Year to you all! I hope you've enjoyed your Winter Break. It is hard to believe we go back to school on Wednesday.  

Back to School
School resumes on Wednesday, January 3. 
ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL: If you need to review our arrival & dismissal information, it is  here ; the map is  here.
*Please remember that if you are dropping off or picking up your child by car, you must enter from Woodmill Drive and join the car line. Thank you for your cooperation.

LUNCH: The January lunch menu is  here. EZ Pay is  here.

PHONE NUMBERS: Bassett's main line is 440.835.6330. The attendance line is 440.835.6331.

School Closure Information
Winter weather has arrived! Please refer to the Westlake City School District's  School Closure Flyer for information about  when  and how school closure information is communicated. 

Math Club
Math Club resumes on Thursday, January 4, 2:20-3:20 pm for those who are signed up. Math Club is scheduled to meet each Thursday in January: 4, 11, 18 and 25. Please continue to send in a note each week indicating your child is staying for Math Club. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Kowalski at kowalski@wlake.org.

PTA Meeting
The January Bassett PTA meeting is Thursday, January 4 at 7:00 pm in the Bassett library. All are welcome to attend. If you have questions, please contact Liz Pirnat at liz@pirnat.com.

Coats for Kids Service Project
Our Coats for Kids service project runs through Monday, January 8. We are collecting new and gently used coats in the Coats for Kids bin by the main entrance. The flyer is here. Thank you to our student council for coordinating this service project and to everyone who has already brought in donations! If you have questions, please contact Mrs. DeAnna at deanna@wlake.org.

Date Information
For additional date information, please refer to the Bassett Calendar (updated every week) and the Westlake City Schools Calendar for 2017-18.  

Sincerely, 

Jim Sanfilippo
 
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! The online nomination form is  here .

Ohio PTA Achievement Award  (one award given by each Westlake PTA unit: Bassett, Dover, Hilliard, Holly Lane, DIS, LBMS, WHS, Early Childhood, Council)

Helping Hands Award  (nominees may include 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.)  

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 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  maryomacias@gmail.com.
 
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!
 


ATTENTION 4TH GRADE PARENTS
Announcements from DIS PTA

Can you believe that next school year you will have a child at Dover Intermediate School?!

DIS PTA "Night Out" Meeting: Jan. 11
You're invited to our annual "night out" meeting!
When: Thursday, January 11 at 7pm
Where: Time Warp: 26261 Center Rd, Westlake
  • Learn about DIS PTA and the exiting opportunities we have to offer.
  • Meet 4th-6th grade parents from across the district.
  • Eat, drink and be merry! Sweet Basil Pizza and a wide variety of beverages will be available for purchase.
Help spread the word by sharing this invite with other 4th-6th grade parents in the district:  http://evite.me/3F6n6wnzgk .  The more the merrier! We hope you can join us!

DIS PTA Roles for 2018-19
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!
 
2012 Westlake City Schools



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. 

2018-19 CALENDAR
The Westlake City Schools Calendar for the 2018-19 school year is now available  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 t he WHS boys basketball game on February 9.  The tee shirt order form is here.
 
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