REMINDERS

100th Day of School
The 100th Day of School is Thursday, February 8.  To celebrate this milestone in our school year, we are having a spirit day in which students are invited to dress like they are 100 years old or wear something with 100 objects. The flyer is  here .  
*Some 100th Day activities are grade-level-specific (particularly 1st grade), so please review any communications from your child's teacher. 


2018-19 Kindergarten Information Night
Westlake City Schools Kindergarten Information Night is Thursday, February 8 at 6:30 pm at each elementary school.  Information about kindergarten and how to register will be presented.  Bassett's Kindergarten Information Night will be held in the cafeteria. The flyer is here.  



Young Authors' form is due!
If your child is interested in participating in the Young Authors' program, and you are able to provide the necessary support, the Participation & Planning Form is due by Friday, February 9. Please refer to the  Young Authors' Information Letter for details.  If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Larcey at  larcey@wlake.org .



Valentine's Day Parties
Valentine's Day class parties are  Wednesday, February 14, 1:15-2:00 pm . Sign up to help here . More information is here .



Rebates Contest
Our Rebates Contest runs through Friday February 16. We are collecting Box Top$ for Education and Tyson A+ Labels.  More information is here. The collection sheet is here.
 

SOCKENTINES     
Student Council Service Project

Bassett student council has teamed up with Westlake High School IB student,  Madysen LeComte for a very special service project! Madysen started her Sockmas campaign in December; during February, Bassett is excited to support her efforts through our Sockentines project! 

With Sockentines, your purchase of funky socks will h elp provide artificial legs to amputees around the world AND p rovide warm socks to a charity in o ur community!

DETAILS FOR ORDERING
Place your order for funky socks on Madysen's We Help Two website .  (Please note that the website is called Sockmas.) 

The cost is $12 for a package of 3 pairs of socks which you keep! Your order will be shipped directly to you with no shipping cost.  

Be sure to place your order  by February 28 . 

Our 4th grade student council members have been working hard to promote Sockentines throughout Bassett! They have given presentations in the classrooms and even made a video! You can view the video here. 

Thank you for your support! The flyer is here. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Jennings at jennings@wlake.org.
 
THE GREAT KINDNESS CHALLENGE
Feb. 12-16

During the week of February 12-16, Bassett will be participating in The Great Kindness Challenge. There is a theme for each day:

MONDAY
Feb. 12:		 Kick it into gear and help somebody near.
Wear different colored socks or shoes!
TUESDAY
Feb. 13:		 Be a Kind and Caring Hero to someone. 
Wear a superhero shirt and share a kind action!
WEDNESDAY
Feb. 14:
Score points with someone by helping them out. Wear your favorite sport team shirt! Write a note of appreciation to someone!
THURSDAY 
Feb. 15:		 Challenge your kind side and sit with someone different at lunch, talk to someone new, or play a new game with other people at recess. 
FRIDAY
Feb. 16:		 Westlake kids are kind kids! Wear a green shirt!

If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Haworth at haworthm@wlake.org. 
 
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