BASSETT ELEMENTARY
Main Phone:
440.835.6330
Attendance:
440.835.6331
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CALENDAR
MONDAY, NOV. 13:
8:00 am-3:00 pm: Book Fair open
TUESDAY, NOV. 14:
7:20 am: Student Council meeting
8:00 am-3:00 pm: Book Fair open
Neal's Yard Remedies Fundraising Party (9:00-11:00 am or 7:00-9:00 pm)
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 15:
8:00 am-3:00 pm: Book Fair open
THURSDAY, NOV. 16:
8:00 am-3:00 pm: Book Fair open
Evening conferences
5:00-8:00 pm: Book Fair open
FRIDAY, NOV. 17:
8:00 am-3:00 pm: Book Fair open
Last day to submit Book Fair "wish lists"
MONDAY, NOV. 20:
8:00 am-3:00 pm: Book Fair open
Evening conferences
5:00-8:00 pm: Book Fair open
TUESDAY, NOV. 21:
NO SCHOOL for students
Daytime conferences
8:00-11:00 am: Book Fair open
NOV. 22-24:
NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Break)
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QUICK LINKS
Arrival & Dismissal:
IB Primary Years P
rogramme:
Lunch:
Nutcracker (2nd grade)
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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
Dear Bassett families,
I want to thank the entire Bassett community for an incredible Veterans Day assembly. Special thanks to Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Schillinger, and all the staff involved in planning this assembly. The students showed so much respect to our Veterans through their letters they read and their participation in such a patriotic day. The songs were touching and meant a lot to all the veterans in attendance. Thank you also to our honored guest, Mr. Mitchell, and to the scouts and their leaders.
The Bassett Birthday bash was a real hit. Thanks to the teachers and PTA for such a family friendly event. It's was fun reminiscing with old and new friends that have graced the halls of Bassett over the past 50 years. I hope everyone had fun! It was a true team effort to make this happen. It was nice to see so many smiles and hear so much laughter on Friday night. Happy Birthday Bassett!
Jim Sanfilippo
Book Fair
Our
Scholastic Book Fair runs
November 13-21 in the Bassett library. Please see the article below for details!
Student Council Meeting
If your child is a student council officer or representative, there is a meeting on
Tuesday, November 14 at 7:20 am in the Bassett library. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. DeAnna at
deanna@wlake.org. The list of all student council meetings for the year is
here.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-teacher conferences are Thursday, November 16 in the evening, Monday, November 20 in the evening, and Tuesday, November 21 during the day.
If you are not sure of your conference time or you need to schedule a conference, please contact your child's teacher.
Days Off in November
Please note that there is
no school for students on the following four dates:
- Tuesday, November 21 (K-8 conference day)
- Wednesday, November 22, Thursday, November 23, and Friday, November 24 (Thanksgiving Break)
For more date information, please refer to the
Westlake City Schools Calendar for 2017-18 and the
Bassett Calendar (updated every week).
Planned Absence Request
We realize there may be opportunities for your family to travel at a time when school is in session, but you must submit the
Planned Absence Request form at least 5 days in advance of the absence.
This form is always linked to the Bassett Blast in "Quick Links".
If you have questions, please contact our Bassett secretary, Mrs. McLoughlin, at 440.835.6330.
No Math Club until Nov. 30
If your child is in Math Club, please note that Math Club will not meet on November 16 or 23 due to conferences and Thanksgiving Break. Math Club will resume on Thursday, November 30.
Counselor's Newsletter
The first newsletter from our school counselor, Mrs. Haworth, is available
here. Learn more about her role as counselor and the kind of lessons and activities she is doing with our students!
IB Newsletter
Check out our November IB Newsletter for information
about encouraging students to take action!
Once students have experienced and learned new things, what do we expect them to DO with that knowledge? We want them to take their ideas and make a difference!
The newsletter also includes information about the learner profile attribute and IB attitudes on which we are focusing during November (CARING, APPRECIATION, RESPECT), including activities you can do at home.
If you have questions, please contact our IB Coordinator, Mrs. Wadden at
waddend@wlake.org
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Lost and Found
Students and parents are encouraged to check our Lost and Found for lost items. The Lost and Found box is in the cafeteria. During parent-teacher conferences (November 16-21), items will be set out on tables in the main hallway.
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FROM THE PTA PRESIDENT
Liz Pirnat's Announcements
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Help with Conference Dinners
Bassett PTA coordinates the dinner for staff on both conference evenings: Thursday, November 16 and Monday, November 20.
Food/beverage donations and volunteers are needed. Please sign up here.
Thank you!
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December Gathering
Our December PTA meeting will be a social gathering at
Sibling Revelry Brewing on Thursday, December 7 at 7:00 pm. Come for a fun night out! More information and the RSVP are
here.
Bassett PTA Shout Outs 
Thank you to everyone who helped make the events of last week such a success!
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Thank you to Sarah Tabeling for coordinating the lunch for 4th grade students after the Severance Hall field trip, and to Mary Macias, Jenn Richards, Gehan Fazio, Aimee Stanton, and Katie Colacarro for helping serve the lunch.
Thank you to Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Schillinger, Mrs. DeAnna, Michelle Shapiro, and the rest of the staff who helped coordinate the Veterans Day program.
Thank you to
Mr. Mitchell for an inspirational speech, to the Cub Scout and Girl Scout leaders and scouts for the beautiful processional, and to Kelly McCann, Sarah Tabeling, Jenn Richards, and Mary Macias for helping with the reception.
Thank you to Ms. Craven, Mrs. Gedeon, Monica Trivisonno, Kathy Eagle, Amanda Miller, Gehan Fazio, and Andi Whitaker for setting up the book fair.
Celebrating Bassett's 50th on Friday night was a special occasion! Thank you to Jenn Richards, Sarah Tabeling, Elaine Alramahi, Ashoo Khanuja, and Erin Westley for helping at the Bassett PTA table during the Birthday Party. And to ALL of the Bassett staff, thank you for your hard work to plan and execute a lovely evening to celebrate Bassett's 50th Birthday!
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liz@pirnat.com;
216-374-8945
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BOOK FAIR
Nov. 13-21
It is time for Bassett's annual Scholastic Book Fair! The book fair brings to school a wonderful selection of fun, engaging, and affordable books kids want to read!
Volunteers
Thank you to everyone who has signed up to help! More volunteers are needed, especially on Monday, November 13.
Sign up to help here.
Wish Lists
Students will come to the book fair on Monday, November 13 and Tuesday, November 14 during the school day to make "wish lists" with titles and prices. They will bring the "wish lists" home so you can discuss their choices, and if you like, help them select their purchases.
Book Fair Hours
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Monday, Nov. 13:
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8:00 am-3:00 pm
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Tuesday, Nov. 14:
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8:00 am-3:00 pm
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Wednesday, Nov. 15:
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8:00 am-3:00 pm
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Thursday, Nov. 16:
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8:00 am-3:00 pm AND
5:00 pm-8:00 pm
(evening conferences)
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Friday, Nov. 17:
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8:00 am-3:00 pm
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Monday, Nov. 20:
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8:00 am-3:00 pm AND
5:00 pm-8:00 pm
(evening conferences)
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Tuesday, Nov. 21:
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8:00 am-11:00 am (conference day)
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More Details
- Parents are welcome to come to the book fair during any of the hours shown above to browse the book fair or purchase items from your child's "wish list". Payment may be made with cash, check, or credit card.
- Please note that in addition to daytime hours, the book fair is open during both evening conference nights: Thursday, November 16 and Monday, November 20, 5:00-8:00 pm.
- If you prefer, you may send a check or cash to school with your child's "wish list" and we will be happy to fill your order and send it home with your child. Please return the "wish list" with payment (check payable to Westlake Board of Education) in an envelope labeled "Book Fair" by Friday, November 17.
- If you want to shop online, our online book fair is available through November 25 at scholastic.com/bf/bassett. All orders ship to school for free.
Book fair proceeds benefit Bassett! Thank you for your support!
If you have questions, please contact Ms. Craven at cravenk@wlake.org. This information is available for download here.
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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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WESTLAKE ELEMENTARY PTA TRANSITION COMMITTEE
The Westlake Elementary PTA Transition Committee wants to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to complete the survey below to better give us an idea of things that are currently happening within the Bassett PTA that you'd like to see continued within the PTA at the new elementary school.
You can also give feedback on current happenings that you'd be in favor of changing or stopping. We hope to share this information at our next Transition Committee meeting in mid-November.
Thank you in advance for your time and feedback!
Mary Macias and Jenn Richards
Bassett PTA's Westlake Elementary PTA Transition Committee Representatives
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WHS MUSICAL 
The Little Mermaid
Nov. 17-19
The Westlake High School Center Stage Players proudly present
The Little Mermaid
on November 17-19 at the Westlake Schools Performing Arts Center, 27830 Hilliard Blvd.
SHOWTIMES
-Friday, November 17 at 7:00 pm
-Saturday, November 18 at 7:00 pm
-Sunday, November 19 at 2:00 pm
TICKETS
Tickets are $7 and may be purchased at the door (no presale tickets). The box office opens 30 minutes prior to showtimes. It is general admission seating.
MEET ARIEL
Children attending the show can have a special meeting with Ariel, complete with an individual photo opportunity, in her grotto! The fee is $3 per family.
-November 17 & 18: 6:00-6:45 pm
-November 19: 1:00-1:45 pm
The flyer is
here. Information is also posted on Facebook
here.
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Westlake Council of PTAs' fundraisers make it possible to provide programming for students and parents on current topics of interest.
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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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FLYER CONNECTION
Project Link Enrichment Activities:
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Bassett Elementary PTA Communications
bassettblast@yahoo.com
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