BASSETT ELEMENTARY
Main Phone:
440.835.6330
Attendance:
440.835.6331
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CALENDAR
MONDAY FEB. 18:
NO SCHOOL (Presidents Day)
TUESDAY FEB. 19:
7:20 am: Student Council meeting
6:00 pm:
Screenagers film & discussion
(W
estlake Schools PAC)
WEDNESDAY FEB. 20:
7:00 pm: Elementary PTA Forum
(Westlake Schools PAC)
THURSDAY FEB. 21:
6:00 pm: Founders' Day Dinner
(Wagner's of Westlake)
SATURDAY FEB. 23:
10:30 am:
Gooseberry Park
read aloud event
(Westlake Library)
FRIDAY MAR. 1:
Young Authors' rough draft due
Last day of One School, One Book
Last day of Student Council service projects
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QUICK LINKS
Attendance & Absence:
Lunch:
Young Authors
Westlake City Schools Calendars:
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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
One School, One Book 
We are beginning week 2 of One School, One Book! Our book is Gooseberry Park, by Cynthia Rylant.
We realize the One School, One Book experience is different for every family, but we hope you are
finding ways to enjoy
Gooseberry Park
together!
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QUICK LINKS
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READ ALOUD EVENT
Westlake Porter Public Library invites you to a read aloud of chapters 13 and 14 of
Gooseberry Park on
Saturday, February 23 at 10:30 am
in the Dover Room.
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PRIZE DRAWINGS
- Trivia Questions: Students who submit answers to the trivia questions found in the packet will be entered into daily prize drawings!
- Business Clues: Students who submit business tickets will be entered into weekly prize drawings!
- Read Aloud Event: Students who submit tickets from the Read Aloud event at Westlake Library will be entered into a prize drawing!
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If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Neimeister at
neimeister@wlake.org. The One School, One Book Blast we sent last week is
here.
You can follow One School, One Book on Twitter at
@OSOBWlake
. If you share a photo, use the hashtag, #OSOBWlake.
One School, One Book runs through Friday, March 1.
Student Council Meeting
If your child is a Student Council officer or representative, there is a meeting on Tuesday, February 19 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.
Young Authors' Rough Draft 
If your child is participating in our Young Authors' program, the rough draft is due by
Friday, March 1. Please note that it's fine to turn the rough draft in early if it's completed before March 1.
The Rough Draft Checklist is
here. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Larcey at
larcey@wlake.org.
2019-20 Kindergarten Registration
Thank you to everyone who came to the 2019-20 Kindergarten Information Night at the PAC. If you were not able to attend, all kindergarten registration information is posted on the Westlake City School District's
Registration website.
Sharing Cultural Heritages 
We use the display case across from the office to showcase items from different cultures. Thank you to families who are sharing items from China for our February display!
In March, we will celebrate the cultures of
Ireland.
If you have items you would like to share, please drop them off at the office or give them to Mrs. Gedeon. 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.
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 to everyone who has already brought in donations!
Jim Sanfilippo
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FROM THE PTA PRESIDENT
Announcements from Jenn Richards
Book Club is coming soon!
Watch for a flyer coming home this week about Bassett's Book Club! Students in grades 1-4 are invited to participate. Book Club will meet on Wednesdays, 2:20-3:30 pm for five weeks: March 6, 13, 20, 27, and April 3.
Elementary PTA Forum
I encourage you to attend the Elementary PTA Forum on
Wednesday, February 20
at 7:00 pm at the Westlake Schools Performing Arts Center. Come learn about plans for the new elementary school PTA and hear updates about the new school from our Superintendent, Dr. Goggin, and other administrators. Please see the article below for more information.
Founders' Day Dinner
The Founders' Day Dinner is
Thursday, February 21
at 6:00 pm at Wagner's of Westlake. At this special event presented by Westlake Council of PTAs, 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.
Reflections 
Congratulations to all students who participated in the Reflections creative arts contest! These students were recognized at
the Reflections Awards Ceremony on February 10.
The following Bassett students received awards for their original works depicting the theme, Heroes Around Me:
- 1st place Visual Arts Primary Division--Priya Vaidya
- 2nd Place Visual Arts Primary Division--Max Setala
- Honorable Mention Visual Arts Primary Division--Oliver Setala
- Honorable Mention Visual Arts Intermediate Division--Jaden Jang
Bassett PTA Star Player
Congratulations to our Star Player for February,
Mary Macias! Mary has been an active Bassett PTA member for over six years and has held several different PTA positions including First Day Folders, Summer Math and Reading, Spirit Wear, Council Delegate and President.
This year, Mary is our 1st VP, Transition Team member, and Founders' Day chair, which means this past month has been a very busy one for her as she is working to build the PTA slate for next year. On top of her committee chair positions, Mary is quick to volunteer for classroom centers, library, garden club and math club too. We are very fortunate to have Mary's help and talents! Thank you, Mary!
Mary will be recognized at the Westlake Council of PTAs meeting this Wednesday along with the star players from the other Westlake PTA units.
Shout Outs 
Thank you to Elaine Alramahi and Kajal Herman, our Reflections chairs, for assisting with the creative arts contest this year.
Thank you to Mary Macias for representing Bassett at the PTA presidents meeting when I was home with a sick kiddo.
Thank you to all of our Valentine's Day party volunteers and wonderful room parents for planning and running our last class party at Bassett! The students had a great time! Thank you to
Sarah Tabeling
for covering volunteer sign-in for me as well.
Thank you to Kate Bir and Gwen Sanchez for making and distributing our Valentine's day Oreo treats. The students and teachers were appreciative!
Thank you to our Demon Day chairs,
Mrs. Kowalski, Mrs. Wadden, Janet Spreen and Elaine Alramahi
for organizing our 4th grade Rube Goldberg day. Thank you to all of the parent volunteers who were able to assist in this fun day!
Thank you to all families who submitted Box Tops and Tyson labels for our winter Rebates Contest. We appreciate your support!
Thank you to
Rebecca Warren
, our Rebates chair, for organizing another successful rebates collection!
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PASSPORT PROGRAM 
Runs through May 3
Bassett's PASSPORT
program encourages students to engage in physical activity in a variety of ways!
All students have received a PASSPORT booklet.
Please make sure to read the PARENTS page at the front of the booklet; there is also more information
here
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Prize Drawings
In order to be eligible for the prize drawings, your child's PASSPORT must have been stamped in Physical Education class during the previous week.
- Please remind your child that the 15 minutes plus of physical activity should be in separate time blocks (i.e. spending 1 hr 15 min at the playground during one visit would earn only 1 initial).
- The goal should be to visit the playground five different times. The 15 minutes of activity time is the minimum requirement.
- Dates of prize drawings: February 19, February 25, March 4, March 11, March 18, March 25, April 1, April 8, April 15, and May 6.
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ELEMENTARY PTA FORUMS
First forum is Feb. 20
The Elementary PTA Transition Team invites you to attend the Elementary PTA Forums on February 20, March 27, and April 16.
Come
learn about plans for the new elementary PTA, ask questions, and provide input! Additionally, s
chool administrators will be there to provide updates.
Please
submit your questions
here
in advance of each forum.
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Wednesday
Feb. 20, 7:00 pm
Westlake Schools Performing Arts Center
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Learn about plans for the new elementary PTA. Plus, Dr. Scott Goggin (Superintendent of Westlake City Schools), Alex Fleming (Director
of Academic Services for PreK- Grade 6), and Kim Tucker (Principal at Hilliard Elementary) will provide updates on the new school.
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Wednesday
March 27, 7:00 pm
Parkside Auditorium
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The bylaws and standing rules for the new elementary PTA will be presented; the names of those who are
slated in positions on the PTA board will be announced.
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Tuesday
April 16, 7:00 pm
Westlake Schools Performing Arts Center
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Current elementary and early childhood PTA members will be
invited to vote on the bylaws, standing rules, and PTA board slate.
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DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS 
March 8, 6:00 pm
Dollars for Scholars is a fun evening for all ages on
Friday, March 8 at Westlake High School! Doors open at 6:00 pm.
- At 6:30 pm, enjoy the Local Heroes Dodgeball Game featuring Westlake police officers & firefighters and Westlake City Schools staff.
- At 7:30 pm, watch Westlake High School seniors challenge Westlake City Schools staff in the annual Dollars for Scholars Basketball Game.
- There will also be silent auctions and raffle drawings (including one with a $1,000 cash prize!), children's activities, concessions and more!
Dollars for Scholars is presented by Westlake Council of PTAs to raise funds for scholarships for Westlake High School graduating seniors. Thank you for your support!
Raffle donations needed!
If you would like to donate an item, service, experience, or themed basket to the raffle, please contact Dawn Doran at
doranda99@gmail.com
or
216-832-0800.
Donation ideas include gift cards, event tickets, sports items, cosmetics/skin care products, jewelry, candy, and wine.
Tickets
Ticket sales start soon!
Admission wristbands are $5. Tickets for the $1,000 Cash Prize Raffle are $5. Watch for additional details next week!
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SCREENAGERS 
Feb. 19, 6:00 pm
Westlake Council of PTAs is proud to present
Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age on
Tuesday, February 19 at 6:00 pm at the Westlake Schools Performing Arts Center.
Screenagers is a documentary film by Delaney Ruston that addresses struggles over social media, video games, and internet addiction. The film empowers kids to best navigate the digital world and provides parental resources to help them do it. After the film, there will be a question & answer session facilitated by counselors.
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TICKETS
If you registered for the original event date, you do
not
need to register again.
Tickets are still available if you haven't yet registered.
Register here
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Tickets are $3.
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This event is open to all parents in our community. Students ages 10 and up are encouraged to attend with a parent.
If you have questions, please contact Dawn Evans at
devansbk@gmail.com
. The Westlake Council of PTAs programming flyer is here.
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HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT
March 5, 6:00 pm
Westlake Council of PTAs invites you to HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT on
Tuesday, March 5 at 6:00 pm at the Westlake Schools Performing Arts Center. This program is for adults only.
HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT constructs what appears to be the bedroom of the average teenager. But items that are taken for granted as usual accessories may actually be signals that the teenager could be involved in risky and even illegal activity, including substance abuse, underage drinking, eating disorders, sexual activity and more.
Exploration and interaction with the exhibit is encouraged. Get an up-close look at the items in the room and be shown how they can be used. Participants will be enlightened, educated, and astonished.
After participants explore the exhibit, there will be a discussion facilitated by police personnel and school resource officers.
If you have questions, please contact Dawn Evans at devansbk@gmail.com. The Westlake Council of PTAs programming flyer is here.
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GREEN & WHITE REVUE
March 1 & 2, 7:00 pm
Westlake High School PTSA proudly presents the 34th Annual Green & White Revue talent show on
Friday March 1 and Saturday March 2 at 7:00 pm at the Westlake Schools Performing Arts Center.
Come see students from throughout the Westlake City School District showcase their many talents for the community!
Tickets are $10; children under 5 are free.
Go to
westlakegreenandwhiterevue.us for more information.
Proceeds from the Green & White Revue benefit WHS PTSA-sponsored programs and activities at Westlake High School. Thank you for your support!
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Westlake
Music Boosters supports Westlake Schools music programs and teachers from pre-K through 12th grade.
Visit the
Music Boosters website
for more information.
The next meeting is Wednesday, March 6 at 7:00 pm in the Westlake High School library.
Become a member
Concerts on YouTube Channel
District OMEA Competition
Westlake High School is hosting the district OMEA band competition on
March 15 and 16. Many volunteers are needed to ensure a smooth and successful event for the bands, directors and judges. Sign up to help
here. Thank you for your support!
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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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