February 24, 2019

BASSETT ELEMENTARY

Main Phone:
440.835.6330

Attendance:
440.835.6331
CALENDAR

FRIDAY MAR. 1:
Young Authors' rough draft due

Last day of One School, One Book

Last day of Student Council service projects

MAR. 1 & 2: 
7:00 pm: Green & White Revue  (Westlake Schools PAC)

TUESDAY MAR. 5:
7:30 am: Totally Awesome Tuesday breakfast

6:00 pm: Hidden in Plain Sight (Westlake Schools PAC)

WEDNESDAY MAR. 6:
2:20-3:30 pm: Book Club 

THURSDAY MAR. 7:
7:00 pm: Bassett PTA meeting

FRIDAY MAR. 8:
6:00 pm: Dollars for Scholars (WHS)

QUICK LINKS

Arrival & Dismissal:
- Letter and  Map

Attendance & Absence:

 
BLASTS ARE POSTED ONLINE

Every week, the Bassett Blast is posted to Bassett PTA's  Bassett Blast page .  
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Mr. Sanfilippo's Announcements

Dear Bassett Families, 

A familiar face in the Bassett front office, Mrs. Linda Walczak, is retiring this week. Her last day is Thursday, February 28. 

We thank Mrs. Walczak for her dedicated service to the Westlake Schools during the past 25 years. She will be missed!

I encourage you to send in a note or card for Mrs. Walczak, in appreciation of her hard work and to wish her a happy retirement.

Miss Lauren Davis will fill Mrs. Walczak's position. Some of our students are already acquainted with Miss Davis, as she currently serves as a part-time teacher assistant and lunch aide, and has also worked for Bassett's Project Link. Welcome, Miss Davis!

Sincerely

Jim Sanfilippo


One School, One Book
We are beginning our final week of  One School, One Book.  It is wonderful to see the students' enthusiasm for Gooseberry Park  and we hope you are enjoying the book too!

Please note that Friday, March 1 is the last day to submit trivia answers and tickets for the drawings. 

QUICK LINKS
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! 

If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Neimeister at  neimeister@wlake.org.  You can follow One School, One Book on Twitter at  @OSOBWlake . If you share a photo, use the hashtag, #OSOBWlake. 


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. 



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
FINAL WEEK! Our Student Council service projects run through Friday, March 1. Thank you to everyone who has brought in donations! 

We have collected almost 50 items for each project and are hoping for more donations during this final week.

HARD CANDY FOR THE MILITARY
We are collecting  hard candy that  will be sent overseas to the military services. Details are on the flyer.
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. 

There are donation boxes by the office for both service projects. If you have questions, p lease contact Mrs. DeAnna at  deanna@wlake.org. 



Congratulations Jenn!
On behalf of the entire Bassett staff, congratulations to Jenn Richards on her PTA Achievement Award! Read more about Jenn below.
 
FOUNDERS' DAY

Congratulations Jenn Richards!
Congratulations to our PTA President, Jenn Richards, for winning the Ohio PTA Achievement Award for Bassett! Jenn was recognized at the Founders' Day Celebration on Thursday for her years of service to Bassett. 
 
Jenn is an incredible volunteer and advocate for the children and families of Bassett. She is a strong leader and a role model.  For over five years, Jenn has not only held multiple PTA executive and committee positions, but also consistently volunteers in the classroom, in the school library, and at almost every single school function. She selflessly gives countless hours of her time, ensuring that the students at Bassett receive an enriched educational experience. 
 
Jenn is always one of the first people to offer help and does so with a smile. She is warm, welcoming, patient, and kind. She is always on top of things and makes sure to sprinkle in fun along with the work. Jenn is a true asset to our community!

Congratulations to all winners!
Congratulations to all Founders' Day award winners! The complete list is here.

Mary Macias
Founders' Day Chair for Bassett PTA

 
FROM THE PTA PRESIDENT
Announcements from Jenn Richards

Book Club Update
The Book Club form has  not been sent home yet, but it is coming this week, or you can download it. Details are in the article below.



Elementary PTA Forums
Thank you to everyone who attended the Elementary PTA Forum on Wednesday. The next forum is Wednesday, March 27 at 7:00 at Parkside Auditorium. Please see the article below for more information. 


Bassett PTA Meeting
The next Bassett PTA meeting is  Thursday, March 7 at 7:00 pm in the Bassett library. I hope to see you there! Attending PTA meetings is a great way to learn more about upcoming school and PTA events, and an opportunity to ask questions.



Dollars for Scholars
Dollars for Scholars is Friday, March 8 at 6:00 pm at Westlake High School! Dollars for Scholars is a fun family event presented by Westlake Council of PTAs that raises funds for scholarships for Westlake High School graduating seniors. Details are in the article below. 


Shout Outs
Thank you to Erin Westley for providing breakfast at the Westlake Council of PTAs meeting.

Thank you to everyone who attended the Screenagers film and discussion.

Thank you to Mary Macias for serving as the Founders' Day chair for Bassett PTA. 

Thank you to all the Bassett staff and volunteers who attended the Founders' Day Celebration.

Special shout out to Mr. Sanfilippo, Jen Jones, Mary Macias, and Sarah Tabeling for your wonderful presentation at Founders' Day. I appreciate all your time prepping the skit and loved your performance too! Thank you for your kind words! 

 
BOOK CLUB
Sign up this week!

Students in grades 1-4 are invited to participate in Bassett's Book Club! Book Club will meet on Wednesdays, 2:20-3:30 pm for five weeks: March 6, 13, 20, 27, and April 3.

The books are:

1st Grade: High-Rise Private Eyes #1: The Case of the Missing Monkey
By Cynthia Rylant
2nd Grade: Arthur's Mystery Envelope
By Marc Brown
3rd Grade: Frindle
By Andrew Clements
4th Grade:
Chasing Vermeer
By Blue Balliett

The Book Club form will be sent home this week or you can download it here.
  • The fee is $10 ($5 if you already have the book). Please make checks payable to Bassett PTA. 
  • Please submit the form with payment in an envelope labeled BOOK CLUB by Friday, March 1.
If you have questions, please contact Elaine Alramahi at 216.255.4522 or  Elaine_3118@yahoo.com.

Book Club is sponsored by Bassett PTA.
 
PASSPORT PROGRAM
Runs through May 3

Bassett's PASSPORT  program encourages students to engage in physical activity in a variety of ways!  All students received a PASSPORT booklet.  Please make sure to read the PARENTS page at the front of the booklet; there is also more information   here .

Prize Drawings

Dates for prize drawings are: February 25, March 4, March 11, March 18, March 25, April 1, April 8, April 15, and May 6. 

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.
  • 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).
  If you have questions, please contact Janet Spreen ( jspreen@bakerlaw.com ) or Andi Whitaker ( andimw@gmail.com ). 
 
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
Admission wristbands are $5. Tickets for the $1,000 Cash Prize Raffle are $5. 

Admission wristbands and tickets for the Cash Prize Raffle are  now available for purchase from council delegates for each PTA unit.  Bassett's council delegates are Sarah Tabeling (sarahjo19@yahoo.com) and Erin Westley (erinwestley@gmail.com). 

You can also purchase admission wristbands and tickets for the Cash Prize Raffle at the event. 
 
GREEN & WHITE REVUE
March 1 & 2, 7:00 pm

THIS WEEKEND! 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. 

The Green & White Revue features PreK-12th grade students from throughout the Westlake City School District performing a variety of acts, showcasing many talents! 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! 
 
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.
 
ELEMENTARY PTA FORUMS

Thank you to everyone who attended the February 20 forum! 

There are two more forums:  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. 

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.
Tuesday
April 16, 7:00 pm
Westlake Schools Performing Arts Center
Current elementary and early childhood PTA members will be  invited to vote on the bylaws, standing rules, and PTA board slate.

If you have questions about the forums, please contact Sarah Camden, PTA Council Elementary Transition Chair at sarah.camden@yahoo.com,  or Bassett PTA's Transition Chairs: Mary Macias (maryomacias@gmail.com) and Ali Chapin (alichapin@gmail.com). 
 

Project Link Enrichment Activities: 
BASSETT ELEMENTARY PTA COMMUNICATIONS