BASSETT ELEMENTARY
Main Phone:
440.835.6330
Attendance:
440.835.6331
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CALENDAR
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
6:30 pm: Kindergarten Information Night for 2019-20 (Westlake Schools PAC)
THURSDAY FEB. 14:
1:15-2:00 pm: Valentine's Day class parties
FRIDAY FEB. 15:
9:15 am: 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)
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)
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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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2019-20 KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION NIGHT
Feb. 13, 6:30 pm, PAC
 Westlake City School District's Kindergarten Information Night 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
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FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Mr. Sanfilippo's Announcements
February 11-15 is a very busy week! Please use the Blast as a resource so you know what's happening!
One School, One Book
It's time to kick off One School, One Book! At our assembly on
Monday, February 11
, we will reveal the title of the book we are reading, and let students know about special One School, One Book activities at Bassett and in our community!
PACKET: Each student will receive a One School One Book packet that includes an introductory letter, reading calendar, trivia questions, business clues (scavenger hunt), and activities for each chapter.
BOOK:
Each family
will receive a copy of the book. Your youngest child at Bassett will bring home the book in an envelope. That child's packet will also be in the envelope.
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One School, One Book is designed to be a
shared reading experience within our elementary school community. Students, parents, and staff at all four Westlake City Schools elementary schools are participating! One School, One Book runs February 11-March 1.
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
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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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.
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.
PARTY VOLUNTEERS
Thank you to everyone who has signed up to help! More volunteers are needed.
Sign up here
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Reminders about parking and student dismissal are here. Please make sure to review this information.
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4th Grade Demon Day
Our 4th graders are building Rube Goldberg inventions on
Friday, February 15. More information is in the
Rube Goldberg Blast we sent last week. Thank you to parents who have signed up to help.
No School Feb. 18
There is no school on
Monday, February 18 in observance of Presidents Day.
IB Newsletter
Our
February IB Newsletter highlights
journaling.
Did you know that journaling can build skills, creativity, open-mindedness, and confidence?
Learn more about
how you can encourage your child to journal at home and check out the links to great journaling resources.
Open-minded, Risk Taker, and Confidence are
the learner profile attributes and IB attitude on which we are focusing during February. Page 2 of the Newsletter includes ideas for helping your child
develop these characteristics.
If you have questions, please contact our IB Coordinator, Mrs. Wadden, at
waddend@wlake.org
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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
Rebates Contest
Don't forget to submit your Box Tops for Education and
Tyson A+ labels by
Friday, February 15 for our Rebates Contest! Details are in the article below.
RSVP for Founders' Day
Parents and staff are invited to attend the Founders' Day Dinner on Thursday, February 21. Please
submit your RSVP
by Monday, February 11. More information is in the article below.
Are you signed up for Remind? 
Bassett PTA uses Remind to send text message notifications about programs, events, and deadlines. AND, something new we are doing is sending a direct link to the Bassett Blast via Remind. It's easy to sign up! Instructions are here.
Shout Outs 
Thank you to all who attended our February PTA meeting!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Marco's Pizza Night! We appreciate your support. Thank you to
Ali Chapin for organizing Marco's Pizza Night!
Thank you to all of our PTA members who are representing Bassett at all of the different Transition Committee meetings. Thank you to
Ali Chapin, Jen Jones, and
Mary Macias for your dedication!
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PASSPORT PROGRAM 
Runs through May 3
Bassett's PASSPORT
program is designed to encourage students to engage in physical activity in a variety of ways!
All students have received their 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 stamp).
- The goal should be to visit the playground five different times. The 15 minutes of activity time is the minimum requirement.
- The dates of the prize drawings are: 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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REBATES CONTEST
Ends Feb. 15
FINAL WEEK! Bassett's winter Rebates Contest runs through Friday, February 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
THIS WEEK! 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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ELEMENTARY PTA FORUMS
Learn about the new elementary school PTA!
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!
School administrators will be there to provide updates on the new school.
Please
submit your questions
here
in advance of each forum.
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Wednesday
Feb. 20, 7:00 pm:
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Westlake Schools Performing Arts
Center (PAC)
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Wednesday
March 27, 7:00 pm: |
Parkside Auditorium
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 (PAC)
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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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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SCREENAGERS 
New date is Feb. 19
Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age is
rescheduled for 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
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Screenagers
is presented by Westlake Council of PTAs.
Information about other upcoming Westlake Council of PTAs programs is here.
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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 an exciting 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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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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- 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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