BASSETT ELEMENTARY
Main Phone:
440.835.6330
Attendance:
440.835.6331
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CALENDAR
TUESDAY, MAY 22:
7:20 am: Student council meeting
WEDNESDAY, MAY 23:
D.A.R.E. instruction in 3rd grade
11:00 am-1:00 pm: Volunteer luncheon
THURSDAY, MAY 24:
9:10 am: Mrs. DeCoste's class goes to Cleveland Museum of Natural History
D.A.R.E. instruction in 3rd grade
2:20-3:30 pm: Garden Club
(last day)
7:00 pm: Bassett PTA Installation Dinner (Rosewood Grill)
FRIDAY, MAY 25:
9:10 am: Mrs. Spieth's & Mrs. Essman's classes go to Cleveland Museum of Natural History
D.A.R.E. instruction in 3rd grade
12:40 pm: Half day kindergarten eats lunch at school
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QUICK LINKS
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FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Mr. Sanfilippo's Announcements
May is passing quickly, but we still have many activities, events, and programs coming up! Please use our Blast as a resource and refer to the
Bassett Calendar
for date information.
If your child is a student council officer or representative, there is a meeting on
Tuesday, May 22 at 7:20 am
in the Bassett library. This is the final student council meeting of the year. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. DeAnna at deanna@wlake.org.
Thank you to all our parents who have volunteered this year! Our Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon is
Wednesday, May 23, 11:00 am-1:00 pm
in the Bassett library. Please feel free to come anytime during this time frame. If you have questions, please contact Miss Stephenson at
Starting Wednesday, May 23, our 3rd grade students will have D.A.R.E. instruction with Officer Keenan Cook from the Westlake Police Department. D.A.R.E. is an education program that teaches decision making for safe and healthy living.
Each 3rd grade class will meet with Officer Cook for 30 minutes on May 23, 24, 25, 30, and 31. If you have questions, please contact Officer Cook at
cookk@wlake.org
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Our 2nd grade classes are going to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History
to examine fossils and learn about adaptations that allowed animals and plants to survive in a specific environment.
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Mrs. D
eCoste's class:
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Thursday, May 24
at 9:10 am
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Mrs. Spieth's and Mrs. Essman's classes:
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Friday, May 25
at 9:10 am |
Students should bring a packed lunch and drink in a disposable bag.
Please make sure the bag is labeled with your child's name
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Half Day Kindergarten Lunch
Our half day kindergarten students will have the opportunity to buy lunch and eat in the cafeteria on Friday, May 25 at 12:40 pm. Please make sure your child's permission slip and money are turned in prior to May 25. If you have questions, please contact Miss Obral at
obral@wlake.org
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4th Grade Transition Activities
The full list of 4th grade dates is
here
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- Information from Parent Meeting: The slide presentation from last week's parent meeting at Dover Intermediate School (DIS) is here. There is information about academics, activities, behavioral expectations, and more. If you have questions, please contact DIS at 440.835.5494.
- Exhibition Celebration: Parents of 4th graders are invited to the Exhibition Celebration on Tuesday, May 29, 12:30-2:00 pm. Read about 4th grade Exhibition in the IB Newsletter below.
Our
May IB Newsletter highlights
4th grade Exhibition,
a culminating project in which
4th graders celebrate their learning by applying their skills and knowledge in the process of research into a topic of their choice.
The
Newsletter
also provides information about the learner profile attribute and IB attitude on which we are focusing during May: balanced and cooperation. Learn more about how parents can help develop students who are balanced and show cooperation.
If you have questions, please contact our IB coordinator, Mrs. Wadden, at
waddend@wlake.org
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Yearbook Update
Bassett yearbooks will be distributed at the end of the school year.
If you did
not
order a yearbook, there are a
limited number of extras
available for purchase for $15 beginning May 21.
Payment should be made in cash (must be exact amount).
If you have questions, please contact Mrs. McLoughlin at 440.835.6330.
There is no school on
Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day.
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Liz Pirnat's Announcements
Field Day
Field Day is
Friday, June 1. Thank you to everyone who has already signed up to help!
More volunteers are needed. The more volunteers we have, the more Field Day activities there can be!
Our volunteer signup page is here. Please see the article below for details.
Open PTA Positions for 2018-19
Participating in PTA is a great way to get to know other parents
and a wonderful chance to give back to Bassett School. We still have a few open Bassett PTA positions for the 2018-19 school year and would love your help!
Open positions are listed here
. If you are interested in a position or have questions, please contact Jenn Richards at
Summer Activities in the District
Did you know that flyers for summer activities offered by Westlake City Schools and Project Link are posted in the
Flyer Connection
at the end of the Blast?
Bassett PTA Shout Outs
Thank you to Janet Spreen and Mr. O'Doherty for coordinating Walk to School Day. It was a beautiful morning for walking and everyone had fun!
Thank you to Brecksville Theater on the Square for performing "How I Became I Pirate" for our K-2 students last week. Thank you to Michelle Shapiro for coordinating the details.
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FIELD DAY 
June 1
Bassett's annual Field Day is
Friday, June 1. Field Day is a fun, outdoor event for our kids and we need lots of parent volunteers!
Thank you to everyone who has signed up to help!
More volunteers are needed.
We have 25 different activities planned for the kids; each of those stations needs 1-2 volunteers.
Volunteers
Sign up to help here. Volunteer shifts are as follows:
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-3rd & 4th grade
-Mrs. House's class |
| 12:00 pm-1:45 pm: |
-1st & 2nd grade
-Mrs. Diso/Mrs. Morris's class
-Miss Obral's class |
| 9:00 am-1:45 pm: |
-All day volunteers |
Field Day Supplies
If you are unable to volunteer on June 1, there are also
slots on our
signup page
for donating dixie cups, baby wipes, bubbles, and bubble wands.
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Our school supply kit sale for 2018-19 is going on now! This year we are
partnering with Cleveland-based company, 1st Day School Supplies, for our sale.
Ordering through 1st Day School Supplies is convenient, easy, and hassle-free. Plus, the prices are competitive! You
can get the exact supplies needed for the school year without the hassle and aggravation of running around.
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Ordering Information
- Kits for students who will be in Kindergarten-4th grade in 2018-19 are here.
- Kits for students who will be in 5th grade in 2018-19 are here.
- Kits will be distributed at Bassett in August, date to be announced.
Be sure to select the kit for the grade your child will be entering in the fall. The deadline to order is Friday, June 15.
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The school supply kit sale is coordinated by Bassett PTA and Dover Intermediate School PTA. If you have questions, please contact Liz Pirnat at liz@pirnat.com or 216-374-8945.
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BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
May 21, 6:00 pm
The Westlake Board of Education will meet on
Monday, May 21 at 6:00 pm in the Red Brick Room at Westlake High School. The meeting is open to the public. The agenda is
here.
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WESTLAKE COUNCIL OF PTAs FUNDRAISER
Westlake Council of PTAs' fundraisers make it possible to provide programming on current topics of interest for our students, parents, and community!
Westlake Night at the Crushers 
Bring your family for an exciting night at the Lake Erie Crushers game on
Saturday, June 9.
Purchase tickets here
and use the password WestlakeSchools.
Everyone purchasing tickets by May 25 will be entered into a drawing for a chance to be the "Play Ball" kid, guest announcer, guest manager, and other exciting opportunities.
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WESTLAKE MUSIC BOOSTERS 
View Music a la Mode performances!
Videos of all performances at the 63rd Annual Music a la Mode are posted on the Westlake Music Boosters' YouTube Channel
here.
Fundraiser at Landmark 
Help support Westlake Music Boosters as you beautify your yard!
Details about the Landmark fundraiser are here.
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CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Do you have a desire to enhance all aspects of education for the students of Westlake City Schools?
Would you like to be a visible and proactive link between the Westlake community, the Westlake City Schools and the Board of Education?
The Citizens Advisory Committee is looking for civic-minded individuals to join our efforts.
The Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) was established over 40 years ago as a voluntary advisory committee to the Westlake Board of Education (BOE) and is comprised of a diverse group of Westlake residents and community representatives. The CAC communicates, researches, evaluates and recommends action plans for consideration by the BOE.
If y
ou would like to be part of a team working toward the ultimate enhancement of education provided to Westlake's children, then consider joining the CAC!
Interested community members are encouraged to
submit an application for membership
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FLYER CONNECTION
Project Link Enrichment and Camp Link:
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BASSETT ELEMENTARY PTA COMMUNICATIONS
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