BASSETT ELEMENTARY
Main Phone:
440.835.6330
Attendance:
440.835.6331
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CALENDAR
FEB. 4-15:
Rebates Contest
TUESDAY FEB. 5:
Totally Awesome Tuesday
FEB. 5, 6, 7:
2nd grade CogAT testing
THURSDAY FEB. 7:
Marco's Pizza Night
7:00 pm: Bassett PTA meeting
SUNDAY FEB. 10:
2:00 pm: Reflections Awards Ceremony
(PAC)
FEB. 11-15:
Jump Rope for Heart (i
n Physical Education classes)
MONDAY FEB. 11:
One School, One Book kickoff assembly
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 13:
Wacky Wednesday spirit day
THURSDAY FEB. 14:
1:15-2:00 pm: Valentine's Day class parties
FRIDAY FEB. 15:
4th Grade Demon Day: Rube Goldberg inventions
Last day to submit rebates for contest
Last day to submit Jump Rope for Heart donations
MONDAY FEB. 18:
NO SCHOOL (Presidents Day)
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QUICK LINKS
Attendance & Absence:
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STAY CONNECTED
Bassett Remind
Facebook
Twitter
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BLASTS ARE POSTED ONLINE
Every week, the Bassett Blast is posted to Bassett PTA's
Bassett Blast page
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FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Mr. Sanfilippo's Announcements
Drop Off/Start of School Day
Please make sure you have read my announcement from last week regarding drop off and the start of the school day. That announcement is
here.
Totally Awesome Tuesday 
Tuesday, February 5
is Totally Awesome Tuesday! Everyone is encouraged to wear the "Big 3" t-shirt, Bassett or Westlake spirit wear, or any green shirt.
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Congratulations Award Recipients!
Congratulations to our students who will be recognized for exemplary effort in being
inquirers and showing
curiosity and
commitment. If your child is an award recipient, a notification was sent home.
Breakfast
Award recipients and their families are invited to the Totally Awesome Tuesday breakfast on
Tuesday, February 5 at 7:30 am in the cafeteria.
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2nd grade students will take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) on February 5, 6 and 7 for 45-50 minutes each day. The letter is here. This testing was originally scheduled for last week, but was postponed.
Counseling Newsletter 
This week is
National School Counseling Week! Our Westlake elementary school Counselors, Mallorie Haworth and Kendra Fogarty want to take this time to say THANK YOU to everyone that supports them and to share what our students have to say about their counselors.
The Counseling Newsletter is here.
Perspective: Sharing Cultural Heritages
We are using the display case across from the office to showcase items from different cultures. During February, we are celebrating the cultures of
China.
If you have items or photos you would like to share, please drop them off at the office or give them to Mrs. Gedeon, our ESL teacher. Everything will be secured and returned to you. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Gedeon at
gedeons@wlake.org or 440.835.6330, ext. 2206. The flyer is
here.
Thank you to families who shared items from Poland during January!
One School, One Book
We are just
one week away from the kickoff of One School, One Book!
The title of the book we are going to read will
be revealed to students at an assembly on
Monday, February 11
. This week, students will watch short video clues about the book.
One School, One Book is a program designed to create a
shared reading experience within our elementary school community.
Each family will receive a copy of the book. There will also be special activities at school and in the community to enrich the shared reading experience. All four Westlake elementary schools participate in One School, One Book.
Jump Rope for Heart
Bassett's annual Jump Rope for Heart event is February 11-15 during Physical Education classes. A letter and envelope were sent home with students in grades 1-4. Please see the article below for details or download the information here.
Wacky Wednesday
Our Wacky Wednesday spirit day is rescheduled for
Wednesday, February 13.
Everyone is encouraged to dress wacky! Wacky Wednesday is sponsored by Student Council.
If you have questions, please contact Mrs. DeAnna at
deanna@wlake.org
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Kindergarten Information Night for 2019-20
Westlake City School District's Kindergarten Information Night for 2019-20 is
Wednesday, February 13 at 6:30 pm
at the Westlake Schools Performing Arts Center. Information about kindergarten and how to register will be presented. The flyer is here.
Valentine's Day Parties 
Our Valentine's Day class parties are
Thursday, February 14, 1:15-2:00 pm. Thank you to our PTA for coordinating the details.
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VALENTINE CARDS
If your child is bringing in Valentine cards to distribute, please make sure there is
no food or candy attached.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Party volunteers are needed for each classroom.
Sign up to help here
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OREOS DURING LUNCH
PTA will provide Oreo cookies to students during lunch periods on February 14. An Oreo ingredient label is
here. Please send in a note if your child cannot have Oreos.
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4th Grade Demon Day
Our 4th grade students will be building Rube Goldberg inventions on
Friday, February 15. A special Blast will be sent to 4th grade families on Monday that provides more information.
Service Projects
Through March 1, our Student Council invites you to participate in two service projects!
HARD CANDY FOR THE MILITARY
We are collecting
hard candy
that will be sent overseas to the military services. Details are on the flyer.
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ART & MUSIC SUPPLIES
We are collecting
new
art and music supplies for the Cleveland Clinic Children's Art Therapy program. Details are on the
flyer
, including suggested supplies.
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There are donation boxes by the office for both service projects. If you have questions, p
lease contact Mrs. DeAnna at
deanna@wlake.org.
Thank you for your support!
Congratulations Mrs. Trunzo!
Congratulations to our School Psychologist, Mrs. Alicia Trunzo, on the birth of her son! Giovanni Anthony Trunzo was born on January 31.
Jim Sanfilippo
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FROM THE PTA PRESIDENT
Announcements from Jenn Richards
PASSPORT Program 
Bassett is one of 150 schools across the country to receive a grant from
Action for Healthy Kids
to provide student wellness programs!
Thanks to the great work by our Physical Education teacher, Mr. O'Doherty, and the support of our PTA volunteers, we have developed the PASSPORT Program, which runs February 1-May 3.
The PASSPORT booklet was sent home with each student last week.
This program is designed to encourage students to engage in physical activity in a variety of ways!
Marco's Pizza Night
Our next Marco's Pizza Night is
Thursday, February 7
. Take a break from cooking and show your support for Bassett PTA! A Marco's Pizza Night flyer will be sent home and details are in the article below.
I hope to see you at the February Bassett PTA meeting on
Thursday, February 7 at 7:00 pm in the Bassett library. Come learn more about what's happening at Bassett during the next few months!
Rebates Contest
It's time to submit your
Box Tops for Education and
Tyson A+ labels! Our winter Rebates Contest runs
February 4-15.
Please see the article below for details.
Reflections Awards Ceremony 
All are welcome to attend the Reflections Awards Ceremony on
Sunday, February 10 at 2:00 pm at the Westlake Schools Performing Arts Center. Reflections is a PTA-sponsored creative arts contest. Congratulations to all our students who participated!
Shout Outs 
Thank you to all of our Math Club chairs for organizing and running our Math Club this year:
Mrs. Kowalski,
Elaine Alramahi,
Marti Callahan and
Sherry Sanfilippo.
Thank you to all of our weekly volunteers for your help running Math Club. We couldn't do it without you! Thank you to
Zeinab Charafeddine,
Andrea Delrue,
Jen and Trevor Jones,
Mary Lashutka,
Mary Macias,
Kelly McCann,
Janet Spreen, and
Chelsea Treboniak.
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MARCO'S PIZZA NIGHT 
Feb. 7
Bassett's next Marco's Pizza Night is
Thursday, February
7
. It's easy to participate! Just place an order with Marco's Pizza anytime on February 7 and Marco's will donate 15% of all phone orders, and 20% of all online orders back to Bassett.
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To Place Your Order
Call
440.316.8000
or go to
marcos.com
on February 7 to place your order.
Please refer to our
Marco's Pizza Night flyer
for special instructions on how to order
and
coupons. You can order for delivery or carry-out.
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If you have questions, please contact Ali Chapin at
alichapin@gmail.com or 201.213.8357. This is a great way to help support Bassett and a local business!
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REBATES CONTEST
Feb. 4-15
STARTS THIS WEEK! Bassett's winter Rebates Contest runs February 4-15. We are collecting Box Tops for Education and Tyson A+ labels. The collection sheet is
here
; you can also submit rebates in bags or envelopes.
- The top two students who turn in the most rebate labels will be awarded a prize.
- The top classroom to collect the most rebate labels will be awarded a classroom prize.
- Students who turn in at least one collection sheet of ten labels will have their name entered in a prize drawing!
Please make sure your child's name and homeroom teacher are clearly marked on the collection sheet, bag, or envelope.
Submitting rebates is a great way to support our school! If you have questions, please contact Rebecca Warren at
rebecca.warren2016@gmail.com.
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JUMP ROPE FOR HEART 
Feb. 11-15
Bassett's annual Jump Rope for Heart event is February 11-15 during Physical Education classes!
The
American Heart Association
sponsors this event, and Bassett students have raised tens of thousands of dollars over the years to fund cardiovascular research and educational programs in Ohio and across the Nation.
Donation Information
Each family with students in grades 1-4 received a Jump Rope for Heart letter and donation envelope.
The donation form is on the front of the envelope; thank-you gifts are shown on the back of the envelope. Donations are due by
Friday, February 15.
- ENVELOPE: Donations may be made using the donation envelope. Please make checks payable to the American Heart Association.
- ONLINE: Donations may also be made online at american.heart.org/kidsheartchallenge/. Follow the parent directions to register your child on the Bassett school team page. [Please note that Jump Rope for Heart is now called KIDS HEART CHALLENGE on the website.]
Donations are optional and all students will get to participate in this fun event during Physical Education classes regardless of whether they make a donation.
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Please contact Bassett's Physical Education teacher, Mr. O'Doherty, at
odohertys@wlake.org if you have questions or would like an additional donation envelope. Thank you for your continued support of Jump Rope for Heart!
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FOUNDERS' DAY 
Dinner is Feb. 21
All parents and staff
are cordially invited to the
Founders' Day Dinner on
Thursday, February 21
at
Wagner's of Westlake
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Social Hour: 6:00 pm; Dinner: 7:00 pm; Awards Pres
entation: 8:00 pm. We would love to see you there!
Please submit your RSVP
here
and remit payment by Monday, February 11.
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At this special evening presented by Westlake Council of PTA
s, this year's Founders' Day awards will be presented, including the Ohio PTA Achievement Awards (a recipient for each Westlake PTA unit), the Helping Hands Award, and the Outstanding District Educator Award.
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DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS 
March 8, 6:00 pm, WHS
SAVE THE DATE for Dollars for Scholars on
Friday, March 8 at 6:00 pm at Westlake High School! Dollars for Scholars is a fun event for all ages featuring a basketball game between Westlake High School seniors and Westlake City Schools staff!
There will also be silent auctions and raffles (including one with a $1,000 cash prize!), children's activities, concessions and more!
Presented by Westlake Council of PTAs, Dollars for Scholars raises funds to provide scholarships for Westlake High School graduating seniors.
Watch for more details coming soon!
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ELEMENTARY PTA FORUMS
Join the Elementary PTA Transition Team to learn about plans for the new elementary PTA, ask questions, and provide input. School administration will join to provide updates on the new school too!
Please
submit your questions
here
in advance of each meeting.
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Westlake Schools Performing Arts Center (PAC)
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Parkside Auditorium |
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Westlake Schools Performing Arts Center (PAC)
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In April, current elementary and early childhood PTA members will be invited to vote on next year's bylaws, standing rules and officer slate. Looking forward to seeing you each month!
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BIG KID RESALE
Vendor registration is open!
Westlake's Big Kid Resale is
Saturday, April 13,
8:00 am-noon at Westlake High School.
This sale features
gently used kids' clothing (5T to juniors), toys, games, books, sports equipment, furniture, and more. Vendors price and sell their own items and keep all the profits.
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Reserve your space now!
If you are interested in being a vendor at the Big Kid Resale,
register here
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PTA members may purchase a spot for $20; for non-PTA members it is $25.
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GREEN & WHITE REVUE
Talent Show for PreK-Grade 12
Westlake High School PTSA proudly presents the 34th Annual Green & White Revue talent show on March 1 and 2 at 7:00 pm at the Westlake Schools Performing Arts Center.
The Green & White Revue provides an opportunity for students throughout the Westlake City School District to showcase their many talents for the community!
Sign up for auditions!
Auditions will be held
February 5, 6, and 7 from 6:00-9:00 pm in the multipurpose room at the PAC. Request an audition via the
website.
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- Rain & Garden Show presented by the City of Westlake and the Westlake Watershed Group: April 6
Project Link Enrichment Activities:
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BASSETT ELEMENTARY PTA COMMUNICATIONS
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