BASSETT ELEMENTARY
Main Phone:
440.835.6330
Attendance:
440.835.6331
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CALENDAR
MONDAY, SEPT. 11:
Fall Fundraiser kick-off assembly
THURSDAY, SEPT. 14
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2:20-3:30
pm: Garden Club
FRIDAY, SEPT. 15
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Last day to submit student council applications
MONDAY, SEPT. 18:
Last day to submit Totally Awesome Tuesday t-shirt orders
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20:
Last day to submit Gifted Referral forms
THURSDAY, SEPT. 21
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7:20 am: meeting for student council
officer candidates
Picture Day
2:20-3:30
pm: Garden Club
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QUICK LINKS
Arrival & Dismissal:
IB Primary Years P
rogramme:
Lunch:
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STAY CONNECTED
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Remind
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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
This link will take you to a webpage version of the Blast.
BLASTS ARE ONLINE
You can access Bassett Blasts from the
Bassett PTA website.
This Blast will be posted on Monday.
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FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Mr. Sanfilippo's Announcements
Student Council
Bassett's student council elections are coming up soon! If your child is interested in student council, please be sure to read the Student Council Parent Flyer for important guidelines and date information.
Here are the student council applications:
Applications are due by Friday, September 15. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. DeAnna at deanna@wlake.org.
Gifted Referral Period
Twice a year, in the fall and spring, school districts have the responsibility of identifying gifted learners in grades K-12 using criteria set forth by the Ohio Department of Education.
The Gifted Referral information letter and forms are here. Completed f
orms are due at the Bassett office by Wednesday, September 20.
Picture Day is
Thursday, September 21. The Ripcho Studio
order form will be sent home this week. You also have the option to
order online. Bassett's password is F7X369D2. You can order online before Picture Day and up until 48 hours after Picture Day.
Parent Technology Night
Save the date for our Parent Technology Night on
Wednesday, September 27, 7:00-8:30 pm. Parents
will have the opportunity to access and learn more about the digital tools and applications that students use in the classroom and at home. The program will be presented by Bassett teachers. Additional details are coming soon.
Totally Awesome Tuesday Update
At our Totally Awesome Tuesday assembly last week, students were introduced to the learner profile attribute, Knowledgeable and the IB attitude, Enthusiasm. Thank you to our 1st grade teachers who presented the assembly and to
the Westlake High School
Pep Band who gave a short performance!
You can view a video clip
here
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During September, Bassett staff will nominate students who exemplify Knowledgeable and Enthusiasm, and these students will be recognized at our October 3 Totally Awesome Tuesday breakfast.
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T-Shirt Orders
If you would like to order a
Totally Awesome Tuesday t-shirt, please submit the
T-Shirt order form
with payment by Monday, September 18. Please make checks payable to Westlake Board of Education.
T-Shirt Donations
If you have a gently used Totally Awesome Tuesday t-shirt that your child has outgrown, please consider donating it back to the school.
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IB PYP Newsletter
Check out our September IB PYP Newsletter for information about Totally Awesome Tuesday and IB approaches to teaching and learning.
If you have questions, please contact our IB Coordinator, Mrs. Wadden at
waddend@wlake.org
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Birthday Books for Bassett Library
If you would like to purchase a book for the Bassett library in honor of your child's birthday (or other special event), please submit the
Birthday Book form with payment
by Friday, September 29. Please make checks payable to Westlake Board of Education.
Your form will be kept on file and your child will be contacted to select a book for the library in the month of the birthday or special event. If you have questions, please contact Ms. Craven at
cravenk@wlake.org.
Arrival/Dismissal Reminders
Enter from the back driveway on Woodmill Drive and
USE THE CAR LINE.
- 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 park in the back parking lot and have your child cross in front of cars in the car line.
- Do NOT drop off or pick up in the bus loop.
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Previous Announcements
If you are looking for my announcements from previous weeks, they are posted in
Principal's Announcements, which is
in the Quick Links area of the Blast each week.
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FROM THE PTA PRESIDENT
Liz Pirnat's Message
Dear Bassett Families,
Bassett PTA is always looking for volunteers. From new parents, to those parents who have been at Bassett for many years, we always need assistance.
In the Bassett Blast you will often see SignUpGenius links to volunteer for activities such as class parties, Demon Days, and Field Day.
If you are looking for even more ways to volunteer, please contact me;
I would be happy to help you find ways to get involved!
Have you joined Bassett PTA?
Joining Bassett PTA is a great way to support your children's education!
Membership is only $10 per person.
On our
Membership form
, you can sign up for PTA membership, make a Direct Donation, and indicate your volunteer interests.
Please see our
Bassett PTA Does That?
flyer to learn more about what PTA provides at Bassett.
Bassett PTA Shout Outs 
Thank you so much to:
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Everyone who attended our PTA meeting on Thursday!
Our Audit Committee: Lauren Backus and Kelly McCann. Thank you for making sure our financial books are in order!
Our Budget Committee: Ali Chapin, Vanessa Wilhelm, Jen Jones, Jenn Richards, Mary Macias, and Mr. Sanfilippo. Thank you for creating the budget for this year.
Mary Macias for hosting the audit and budget meeting!
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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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FALL FUNDRAISER
Starts this week!
Gift Wrap, Holiday Gifts & Treats, Kitchen Items, Cookie Dough, and More!
Bassett PTA is excited to kick off its fall fundraiser to raise money for programs, events, equipment, and more that enrich the educational experience of our children at Bassett!
- Students will attend an informational assembly on Monday, September 11. Each student will bring home a sales packet.
- If you want to participate in this fundraiser, use the order forms in the sales packet to take orders for items in the brochures. The kids get excited about selling, so we encourage you to talk to friends and family! Out of town family and friends can place orders online. We do not promote door to door sales.
- As always, we have great prizes! Please refer to the prize page in the packet for more information.
- If you would prefer to make a Direct Donation to Bassett PTA, please send in a check payable to Bassett PTA in an envelope labeled Direct Donation.
KidStuff Reminder 
We have completed our KidStuff coupon book fundraiser, but there are still some books that have
not been sent back or paid for.
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If you took home a KidStuff book but decided
not to purchase it, please send it back to school as soon as possible.
If you decided to purchase a KidStuff book but did
not submit payment, please submit your $25 payment (check payable to Bassett PTA in envelope labeled KidStuff) as soon as possible.
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Thank you!
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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! Harvest Day is one of the PTA's largest annual fundraisers.
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Books needed for Book Walk!
We are collecting donations of new or gently used books for our Book Walk game! Please drop off donations in the box outside the Bassett office. Thank you!
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More Harvest Day details are coming soon!
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Elaine Alramahi
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Michelle Shapiro
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SUMMER READING, MATH,
 AND
Congratulations to all our students who completed Bassett's Summer Reading, Math, and Typing programs! We are so proud of all their hard work during summer.
88 students completed the Summer Reading program; 71 students completed the Summer Math program; 31 students completed the Summer Typing program. 67 students completed Reading and Math. 28 students completed Reading, Math, and Typing. Great job!
On Friday September 8, students were recognized by Mr. Sanfilippo and rewarded with a small prize and popsicle treat. In November students who completed the Summer Reading program will receive a voucher for the purchase of one book at the Book Fair.
Thank you to everyone who helped to make the Bassett Summer Reading, Math, and Typing programs happen! Thank you parents for encouraging your children to participate!
Jennifer Jones & Vanessa Wilhelm
Bassett PTA's Summer Reading, Math, and Typing Coordinators
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HAVE YOU SIGNED UP
FOR REMIND?
NEW THIS YEAR! You can get reminders from Bassett PTA as text messages on your phone!
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There are two ways to join!
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Text the message @bassettpta to the number 81010.
(If you are having trouble with 81010, try texting @bassettpta to 313.528.0806.)
- Download the Remind app and join the class, @bassettpta.
*Standard text message rates apply.
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Please note that Remind texts are sent periodically to provide a reminder
about deadlines and events.
We will
not
bombard you with texts.
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SKATING PARTY FOR
STUDENTS IN GRADES K-6
Westlake Council of PTAs invites grades K-6 students at Bassett, Dover, Hilliard, Holly Lane, an
d Dover Intermediate to an ice skating party on Thursday, October 12, 9:45-11:45 am, at Rocky River Hamilton Ice Rink, 21018 Hilliard Blvd (*There is no school on October 12.)
Admission is $5 (cash only) and skate rental is $3.50 (or may bring own skates). This is not
a drop-off event - adult supervision is required.
If you have questions, please contact Molly Jones at mollydjones@rocketmail.com or Heather Hargett at heatherhargett4565@gmail.com.
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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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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.
The first meeting of the year is Tuesday, September 12 in the WHS Library.
- Volunteer! Volunteers are needed to help in the concession stand during football season. Sign up 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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