BASSETT ELEMENTARY
Main Phone:
440.835.6330
Attendance:
440.835.6331
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CALENDAR
MONDAY NOV. 19:
8:00 am-3:00 pm: Book Fair open
5:00-8:00 pm: Book Fair open
Marco's Pizza Night
Evening conferences
TUESDAY NOV. 20:
NO SCHOOL for students
8:00-10:00 am: Book Fair open
Daytime conferences
NO SCHOOL
(Thanksgiving Break)
MONDAY NOV. 26:
Reflections entries due
THURSDAY NOV. 29:
2:20-3:20: Math Club
3:30-7:00 pm: Reflections Art Show
[Westlake Library]
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QUICK LINKS
Attendance & Absence:
Counselor's Corner
IB Primary Years Programme
Lunch:
Nutcracker (2nd grade)
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STAY CONNECTED
Bassett Remind
Facebook
Twitter
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ABOUT THE BASSETT BLAST
Our Bassett Blast reference sheet is
here.
Every week, the Bassett Blast is posted to Bassett PTA's
Bassett Blast web page
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FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Mr. Sanfilippo's Announcements
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No School Tuesday-Friday
There is
no school for students
on these four dates:
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Conferences
Parent-teacher conferences continue on Monday, November 19 in the evening and Tuesday, November 20 during the day.
Book Fair
Our
Scholastic Book Fair continues on Monday, November 19 and Tuesday, November 20 in the Bassett library.
Please note that on November 19, the book fair is open during evening conferences, in addition to daytime hours.
Please see the article below for details or download the information
here
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Lost and Found
Students and parents are encouraged to check our Lost and Found for lost items. Items are set out in the main hallway through November 20.
Coats for Kids Service Project 
Help a child in need stay warm this winter! From now through January 7, Bassett is collecting new and gently-used children's coats for Coats for Kids. There is a blue donation barrel near the main entrance. The flyer is here.
This service project is coordinated by Student Council.
If you have questions, please contact Mrs. DeAnna at
deanna@wlake.org
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Games & Balls for Link
Project Link is collecting gently-used games, balls, and more to add to its program. These items will be used at morning Link and afternoon Link, especially during winter months, when the kids are indoors more often. More information is on the
flyer.
We are thankful for the opportunity to work with all the wonderful Bassett families. Enjoy a happy, safe, and restful break!
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FROM THE PTA PRESIDENT
Announcements from Jenn Richards
Happy Thanksgiving to you all! This Thanksgiving, I am thankful for all of the helping hands in our Bassett community. From teachers and staff to parents and students, Bassett is full of hard-working individuals!
I hope you and your family have a wonderful and relaxing Thanksgiving break.
Marco's Pizza Night
MONDAY! Our first Marco's Pizza Night was a big success, so we are having another one on
Monday, November 19
. Take a break from cooking and show your support for Bassett PTA! A Marco's Pizza Night flyer was sent home and details are in the article below.
PTA Transition Committee 
The PTA Transition Committee is busy at work preparing for the new elementary school PTA.
What questions do YOU have about the new PTA? You can
submit your questions by c
ompleting the quick form
here.
Reflections deadline extended!
The Reflections deadline is now Monday, November 26. Students are able to submit a piece of writing or artwork that they have completed
this past year
that ties to the theme, "Heroes Around Me."
For example, if your student wrote an essay or completed an art project for Veterans Day, that piece of work could be submitted. Your student doesn't necessarily have to create a new piece of work.
More information is in the Reflections article below.
Shout Outs 
Thank you to
all of our parent volunteers who helped with the Bassett Book Fair - from helping students create their wish lists and for helping to fill orders, your help was wonderful!
Thank you to Ms. Craven for coordinating the Book Fair. Thank you to our
Book Fair co-chairs,
Kathrine Eagle
,
Rachael Pisanelli
, and
Monica Trivisonno
for all of your time and work!
Thank you to
Kelly McCann and
Sarah Tabeling, our Hospitality co-chairs, for organizing the conference dinner for our teachers and staff. Thank you to the many parents who donated soup, salad, bread, drinks and dessert!
Thank you to
Ali Chapin for organizing our Monday Marco's Pizza Night!
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BOOK FAIR
Still time to shop!
There is still time to shop at Bassett's Scholastic Book Fair on Monday, November 19 and Tuesday, November 20.
You are welcome to come to the book fair during any of the hours shown below. The book fair accepts payment in cash, check, or credit card.
| Monday, Nov. 19: |
8:00 am-3:00 pm AND
5:00 pm-8:00 pm
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| Tuesday, Nov. 20: |
8:00 am-10:00 am |
Shop Online
If you prefer to shop online, our online book fair is available through November 29 at
scholastic.com/bf/bassett
. Orders ship to school for free.
Volunteers
Thank you to everyone who has helped at the book fair! There are still a few slots available for Monday and Tuesday.
Sign up to help he
re.
Thank you!
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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MARCO'S PIZZA NIGHT 
Bassett's second Marco's Pizza Night is
Monday, November 19. It's easy to participate! Just place an order with Marco's Pizza anytime on November 19 and Marco's will donate 15% of all phone orders, and 20% of all online orders back to Bassett.
To Place Your Order
Call
440.316.8000 or go to
marcos.com on November 19 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.
Pizza Boxes from Harvest Day
To order the box your student decorated at Harvest Day, you must order from the Marco's in Bay Village. All other orders can be placed at any Marco's location.
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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REFLECTIONS
Deadline extended to Nov. 26
Students now have until
Monday, November 26 to submit entries for the Reflections creative arts contest!
The theme is,
Heroes Around Me
. Students in all grades are encouraged to participate!
- Categories include: visual arts, literature, photography, music composition, dance choreography, and film production.
- Grade divisions are: Primary (preschool-grade 2); Intermediate (grades 3-5); Middle/Junior (grades 6-8); Senior (grades 9-12).
- The Reflections Quick Start flyer is here. This flyer provides guidelines for each category.
- The Reflections entry form is here.
- Reflections entries are due with the form on Monday, November 26 at the Bassett office.
Reflections Art Show
Artwork will be displayed at the Reflections Art Show on Thursday, November 29, 3:30-7:00 pm at Westlake Porter Public Library. All are welcome to attend!
This information is available for download
here.
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WESTLAKE COUNCIL OF PTAS
Holiday Shopping
Westlake Bracelets & Necklaces
Show your Westlake spirit with custom-made bracelets & necklaces by Crystal Moon Designs!
The selection includes Bassett, Dover, Hilliard, Holly Lane, and Westlake bracelets and necklaces!
These limited-edition pieces are the perfect way to remember your time in our Westlake neighborhood elementary schools.
View the selection and place your order here.
- Order by December 5 and items will be available for pick-up on Saturday, December 8, 9:00-11:00 am in the Westlake High School Rotunda (during the WDAB Holiday Spirit Wear Sale).
- Order by December 15 to get your items in time for the holidays. Pick-up date and time TBA.
Wreath & Poinsettia Sale
Westlake Council of PTAs is partnering with Dean's Greenhouse to offer you high quality holiday poinsettias and wreaths!
Place your order here
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Pick-up will be Saturday, December 8, 9:00-11:00 am in the Westlake High School Rotunda.
Shopping at Dean's
During the month of December, you can shop at Dean's Greenhouse
in support of Westlake Council of PTAs! When you check out, simply let them know that you are shopping for
Westlake Council of PTAs and we will receive a portion of the sale.
Thank you for your support! Westlake Council of PTAs' fundraisers make it possible to provide programming on current topics of interest for our students, parents, and community.
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WESTLAKE MUSIC BOOSTERS
Westlake Music Boosters supports Westlake Schools music programs and teachers from pre-K through 12th grade.
Visit the
Music Boosters website
for more information.
Become a member!
Upcoming Concerts
Here are the upcoming holiday concerts at the Westlake Schools Performing Arts Center:
5th & 6th grade choral concert:
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Dec. 4, 7:00 pm
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8th grade band/choral/orchestra concert:
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Dec. 5, 7:00 pm
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WHS strings concert:
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Dec. 6, 7:00 pm
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WHS choral concert:
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Dec. 10, 7:00 pm
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6th grade band/orchestra concert:
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Dec. 11, 7:00 pm
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7th grade band/choral/orchestra concert:
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Dec. 12, 7:00 pm
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WHS band concert:
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Dec. 13, 7:00 pm
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There will be a Music Boosters membership table in the PAC lobby at all concerts.
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Project Link Enrichment Activities:
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BASSETT ELEMENTARY PTA COMMUNICATIONS
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