BASSETT ELEMENTARY
Main Phone:
440.835.6330
Attendance:
440.835.6331
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CALENDAR
MONDAY, OCT. 30:
Items for Veterans Day are due
(home connection activity, photos for Wall of Honor, RSVP for ceremony)
12:00 pm: half day kindergarten field trip to Giant Eagle
TUESDAY, OCT. 31:
8:15-10:15 am: 3rd grade Demon Day
1:15-2:00 pm: Halloween parade & class parties
THURSDAY, NOV. 2:
2:20-3:20 pm: Math Club
7:00 pm: Bassett PTA meeting
FRIDAY, NOV. 3:
10:05 am: full day kindergarten field trip to Giant Eagle
Report Cards go home
MONDAY, NOV. 6:
Reflections entries due
TUESDAY, NOV. 7:
7:30 am: Totally Awesome Tuesday breakfast
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 8:
8:45 am-12:15 pm: 4th grade field trip to Severance Hall
2:20-3:00 pm: Rehearsal for Veterans Day ceremony
THURSDAY, NOV. 9:
Picture Day retakes
2:20-3:20 pm: Math Club
FRIDAY, NOV. 10:
8:45 am: Veterans Day recognition ceremony
6:00-7:30 pm: Bassett's 50th Birthday Bash
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QUICK LINKS
Arrival & Dismissal:
IB Primary Years P
rogramme:
Lunch:
Nutcracker (2nd grade)
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STAY CONNECTED
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Follow Bassett PTA
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Bassett Remind
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ABOUT THE BASSETT BLAST
If your Blast is getting
cut off or not loading correctly, go the
click here
link at the very top of the Blast (above the header) to access a webpage version of the Blast.
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FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Mr. Sanfilippo's Announcements
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Halloween at Bassett
Our Halloween celebration is
Tuesday, October 31, 1:15-2:00 pm
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Stu
dents will be part of a school-wide costume parade, then enjoy special activities in their classrooms!
- Please make sure you have read the detailed Halloween information that was in the Blast we sent Thursday regarding not sending in food or candy, costume guidelines, Oreos at lunch, parents at the parade, volunteer parking, and student sign-outs.
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Thanks to our PTA for coordinating the details and to everyone who is helping!
The Signup Genius page is here
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3rd Grade Demon Day 
On
Tuesday, October 31, 8:15-10:15 am, our 3rd graders will participate in several exploratory learning activities about pumpkins.
Thank you to our PTA for sponsoring Demon Day and coordinating the volunteers.
Thank you to everyone who has signed up to help! The Signup Genius page is here. More volunteers are needed for Mrs. Nara/Mrs. Lozada's class. If you have questions, please contact Janet Spreen at jspreen@bakerlaw.com or
216.272.7656.
Veterans Day items are due
The home connection activity ("Thank you Heroes" heart), photos for the "Wall of Honor", and ceremony RSVP are due on Monday, October 30. Details are in the Veterans Day packet.
Veterans Day Ceremony
Bassett will host its 7th annual Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony on Friday, November 10 at 8:45 am. This year's theme is "Veterans: Real American Heroes". Families are welcome to attend.
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The Bassett staff is participating in a fundraiser for the GI Go Fund called
"Jeans for Troops".
- Staff will donate $5 to the GI Go fund to wear jeans on Thursday, November 9.
- If you are interested in making a donation, go to Bassett's GI Go Fund donation page. If students would like to participate, they can do chores around the house or for others and donate their earnings to the fund.
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Bassett's 50th Birthday
Bassett's Birthday Bash will celebrate 50 years of learning! Come enjoy party games and birthday cake on
Friday, November 10, 6:00-7:30 pm. An
open house for former students and staff will be held from 5:30-6:00 pm.
If you plan to attend, please submit the RSVP that is on the
invitation
by
Friday, November 3
. Thank you!
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Kindergarten Field Trip
- Half Day Kindergarten is going to Giant Eagle on Monday, October 30 at 12:00 pm.
- Full Day Kindergarten is going to Giant Eagle on Friday, November 3 at 10:05 am.
Report Cards
Your child's report card will be coming home on Friday, November 3 in a large white envelope. Please keep the report card, but sign the envelope and return it to school next week.
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FROM THE PTA PRESIDENT
Liz Pirnat's Announcements
Have you signed up for Remind?
We have a LOT going on at Bassett over the next few weeks. Sign up for
Bassett Remind
so you can receive short text message reminders for school and PTA programs, events, and deadlines.
PTA Meeting is Thursday
The November Bassett PTA meeting is
Thursday, November 2 at 7:00 pm in the Bassett library. Come learn more about upcoming school and PTA events!
Bassett PTA Shout Outs
Thank you to Vanessa Wilhelm, Jen Jones, and Adrienne Stark for coordinating the distribution of our Fall Fundraiser orders.
Thank you to Jenn Richards for making sure all the Bassett PTA events are on the District Calendar.
Thank you to Rebecca Warren for coordinating the collection of Box Top$ and Tyson A+ labels.
Thank you to Rachael Pisanelli for assisting with a PTA mailing.
Liz Pirnat
liz@pirnat.com;
216-374-8945
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HUNGRY PUMPKIN
Service Project
Nov. 1-3
After Halloween, you can sweeten another child's day by donating some of your candy to the Hungry Pumpkin! Bassett is collecting wrapped Halloween candy (individual pieces or leftover bags) to donate to St. Malachi Center. St. Malachi Center serves youth, adults, and families on the west side of Cleveland.
Students may bring candy donations from November 1-3. There will be bins in the Bassett lobby. If you have questions, please contact Sasha Goodman at sgoodman1980@yahoo.com.
Thank you for your generosity!
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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. The "Reflections at a Glance" flyer is here.
REFLECTIONS DATES:
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ENTRIES DUE AT BASSETT OFFICE
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By Monday, November 6
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ART SHOW & JUDGING
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Thursday, November 30
3:30-7:00 pm
Westlake Porter Public Library
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AWARDS CEREMONY & RECEPTION
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Sunday, February 11
2:00 pm
Westlake Schools Performing Arts Center (PAC)
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BOOK FAIR
Nov. 13-21
Volunteers Needed!
Bassett's annual Scholastic Book Fair is November 13-21 in the Bassett library!
Volunteers are needed to help set up the book fair, help students make wish lists, fill wish lists, and help take down the book fair.
Thank you for your help in making our book fair a success! If you have questions about volunteering, please contact Monica Trivisonno at
trivs3@gmail.com
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FUNDRAISING PARTY
Neal's Yard Remedies
Nov. 14
Bassett PTA invites you to a Neal's Yard Remedies Fundraising Party on Tuesday, November 14!
ALL proceeds from this event will be donated to Bassett PTA!
Come relax and mingle with other parents! Sample the award winning, cutting edge and certified organic health and beauty products for any age! Be entered to win in fun drawings throughout the event. Feel free to bring a guest or two!
It's an Open House so come anytime and mingle, eat, have a drink, and show Bassett PTA your support!
Details on times and location are here.
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If you have questions, please contact Vanessa Wilhelm at
vanessawilhelm@yahoo.com or 619.384.3849.
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ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY NOV. 7
- On State Issue 1 and 2, the League of Women Voters has nonpartisan information here.
- Westlake Candidate Information - The League of Women Voters has nonpartisan information here. Input your address and get specific information for your ballot.
- Judge Information
- Judge4Yourself - The Judicial Candidates Rating Coalition works with the four bar associations to give ratings on all judges. Judge4Yourself is found here.
- Judicial Votes Count - Learn about Ohio's judicial system, what judges do, why your vote is important and what the qualifications are of candidates running for judgeships in your community. Judicial Votes Count is found here.
- Not sure where your polling place is? Find your polling place here.
Make sure you are an informed voter.
Liz Pirnat, Westlake Council of PTAs Advocacy Chair
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Westlake Council of PTAs' fundraisers make it possible to provide programming for students and parents on current topics of interest. There are two fundraisers going on now!
 Dean's Greenhouse: through Oct. 31
FINAL DAYS! Head to Dean's Greenhouse for your outdoor fall decor needs!
Bring this
flyer
to Dean's Greenhouse or mention that you are with Westlake Council of PTAs at check-out. 25% of your purchase comes back to Westlake Council of PTAs.
 Jewelry by Crystal Moon Designs: through
Dec. 1
Show your Westlake spirit with custom-made silver bracelets & necklaces by Crystal Moon Designs!
Purchase bracelets and necklaces with Westlake charms: map, "W", or the Westlake Demon mascot.
See the selection and place your order
here
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Thank you for your support! If you have questions, please contact Jessica Kim at
jessicastraka@aol.com or 216.548.0948.
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WECPTA KIDDIE KLOSET 
Nov. 4, Westlake High School
Westlake Early Childhood PTA will host its fall Kiddie Kloset kids resale on
Saturday, November 4, 8:00 am-noon at Westlake High School, 27830 Hilliard Blvd
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Admission is $5 from 8:00-9:00 and $1 from 9:00-noon.
The sale features gently used kids clothing, toys, games, baby gear & furniture, maternity clothes and more! The flyer is
here and more information is at
wecpta.org/kiddiekloset.
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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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