January 13, 2019

BASSETT ELEMENTARY

Main Phone:
440.835.6330

Attendance:
440.835.6331
CALENDAR

MONDAY JAN. 14:
Staff-sponsored fundraiser begins

TUESDAY JAN. 15 :
7:20 am: Student Council meeting

WEDNESDAY JAN. 16:
Last day to submit Founders' Day award nominations

THURSDAY JAN. 17:
End of second quarter

2:20-3:20 pm: Math Club

FRIDAY JAN. 18:
NO SCHOOL (staff work day)

MONDAY JAN. 21:
NO SCHOOL (MLK Jr. Day)

TUESDAY JAN. 22:
Last day to submit Young Authors' participation form

THURSDAY JAN. 24:
2:20-3:20 pm: Math Club

FRIDAY JAN. 25:
Report cards go home

QUICK LINKS

Arrival & Dismissal:
- Letter and  Map

Attendance & Absence:

 
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 .  
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Mr. Sanfilippo's Announcements    

NO SCHOOL JAN. 18 & 21
There is no school for students on  Friday, January 18  (staff work day) and  Monday, January 21  (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

For more date information, please refer to the  Bassett Calendar and the  Westlake City Schools Calendar for 2018-19.



Young Authors' Program
Bassett's Young Authors' program is kicking off! If you didn't yet receive the packet, it will be coming home this week. The packet includes an  information letter and  participation & planning form

If your child has an interest in writing and illustrating an original book and you are able to provide the necessary support, please encourage participation in this program!  The participation & planning form is due by Tuesday, January 22.

If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Larcey at larcey@wlake.org. Thank you to our PTA for sponsoring and providing support for the Young Authors' program.



Staff-Sponsored Fundraiser
Our annual Bassett staff-sponsored fundraiser starts Monday, January 14. This fundraiser will benefit   Make a Wish and Bassett's One School, One Book program.  This year we are selling magazine subscriptions and renewals. Students will attend a brief assembly and bring home information on Monday.



Student Council Meeting
If your child is a Student Council officer or representative, there is a meeting on Tuesday, January 15 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.



End of Second Quarter
Thursday, January 17 is the last day of the second quarter. Report cards will be sent home on Friday, January 25.



Yearbook Photos Needed
If you would like to submit photos for possible inclusion in the Bassett yearbook, please send them to Mrs. Morris at morris@wlake.org. Photos must be received no later than Thursday, January 17. Thank you for helping make Bassett's last yearbook great!



IB Newsletter
Our  January IB Newsletter highlights the learner profile attribute and IB attitudes we are focusing on during January:  Inquirer, Curiosity, and Commitment, including links to a book and short film. Don't miss the photos demonstrating different ways in which our students are engaged in activities that build life skills.

If you have questions, please contact our IB Coordinator, Mrs. Wadden, at  waddend@wlake.org.



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.

Jim Sanfilippo
 
FROM THE PTA PRESIDENT
Announcements from Jenn Richards  
 
January Star Player
Congratulations to  Jen Jones for being our Bassett PTA Star Player for January!  Jen has been an active Bassett PTA member for many years and has held many different PTA positions, including Recording Secretary, Summer Math and Reading, Book Fair, and VP for Fundraising. 

This year, Jen is our Treasurer and is hard at work communicating with every committee. It is a busy behind the scenes job and we are very appreciative of her hard work. Thank you, Jen!

Jen will be recognized at the Westlake Council of PTAs meeting on Wednesday along with the star players from the other Westlake PTA units. 



Nutcracker DVDs
2nd grade parents - If you ordered the Nutcracker DVD, it will be sent home with your child this week. 



Founders' Day Nominations
Our Founders' Day celebration is a chance to thank and honor our volunteers and staff members. Nominations for Founders' Day awards are due by Wednesday, January 16. Please see the article below for details or download the information here.



PTA Positions for 2019-20
Although it is only January, our Nominating Committees are beginning their work to fill the PTA slates for the 2019-2020 school year. 

Additional information is below for the new elementary school PTA as well as for Dover Intermediate School PTA. Participating in PTA is a great way to be involved in our district and schools and also a great way to meet other parents. 



Shout Out
Thank you to everyone who attended our January PTA meeting. It was great to catch up with you all!

 
 
PTA POSITIONS FOR 2019-20
Westlake Elementary School PTA

The Nominating Committee is looking for volunteers for next year's elementary PTA!  Please let us know which positions or committees you are interested in.
  • PTA Volunteer form - Please submit this form letting us know your interests by January 19.  

Questions
If you have questions, please contact Jessica Kim, 1st VP of Westlake Council of PTAs, who is chairing the Nominating Committee at jessicastraka@aol.com

You can also reach out to Mary Macias, who is Bassett PTA's 1st VP and one of our Transition Team chairs, at  maryomacias@gmail.com.
 
ELEMENTARY PTA FORUMS
Save the dates!

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!

January 30, 7:00 pm: Westlake Schools Performing Arts Center (PAC)
February 20, 7:00 pm: Westlake Schools Performing Arts Center (PAC)
March 27, 7:00 pm: Parkside Auditorium 
April 16, 7:00 pm: Westlake Schools Performing Arts Center (PAC)

Please mark your calendars and  submit your questions here  in advance of each meeting. 

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!

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).
 
ATTENTION 4TH GRADE PARENTS 
DIS PTA Positions for 2019-20

Can you believe that next school year you will have a child at Dover Intermediate School?! It is time to find awesome people to take on roles with DIS PTA for 2019-2020. 
Being part of the PTA is an excellent way to be involved at DIS. We'd love for you to share your talents with us!  If you have questions, please contact  Ginny Krouse,  1st VP of DIS PTA at  ginnykrouse@gmail.com .
 
FOUNDERS' DAY
Nominations due by Jan. 16

Founders' Day is the opportunity to recognize and thank individual PTA members who have made a difference in our children's lives. You are encouraged to nominate someone who deserves to be recognized. The online nomination form is here.

The Founders' Day awards are:
  • Ohio PTA Achievement Award 
    (One award is given by each Westlake PTA unit: Bassett, Dover, Hilliard, Holly Lane, DIS, LBMS, WHS, Early Childhood, Council.)
  • Helping Hands Award
    (One award is given by Westlake Council of PTAs, representing all Westlake PTA units. Nominees may include anyone working on behalf of children and youth, excluding certified educators.)
  • Outstanding District Educator Award
    (One award is given by Westlake Council of PTAs, representing all Westlake PTA units. Nominees may include principals, teachers, counselors and other certified educators.)  
Nominations are due by  Wednesday, January 16. Nominees and nominators must be current PTA members. 

The list of Founders' Day award recipients from previous years is  here.

Founders' Day Dinner
The Founders' Day dinner is Thursday, February 21 at 6:00 pm at Wagner's of Westlake. Please submit your RSVP here and remit payment by Monday, February 11.

If you have questions, please contact Mary Macias at  maryomacias@gmail.com . This information is available for download here.
 
SCREENAGERS 
Jan. 31, 6:00 pm

Westlake Council of PTAs is proud to present Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age  on Thursday, January 31 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 r esources to help them do it.  After the film, there will be a question & answer session facilitated by counselors.

Register for this event here
Tickets are $3. 

This event is open to all parents in our community. Students ages 10 and up are encouraged to attend with their parents.  

The flyer is here. If you have questions, please contact Dawn Evans at  devansbk@gmail.com.
 
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!

Go to westlakegreenandwhiterevue.us/ for more information.

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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