BASSETT ELEMENTARY
Main Phone:
440.835.6330
Attendance:
440.835.6331
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CALENDAR
MON. APRIL 29:
School resumes
APRIL 29-MAY 3:
7:30 am: Talent Show auditions
Art mounting during art classes
WED. MAY 1:
3rd grade AIR testing (Math)
THURS. MAY 2:
3rd grade AIR testing (Math)
6:00 pm: 4th grade parent meeting
at DIS
7:00 pm: Bassett PTA meeting
FRI. MAY 3:
Star Wars Spirit Day
Completed PASSPORT booklets are due
Author visits 3rd grade: Tricia Springstubb
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QUICK LINKS
Art Show & Ice Cream Social:
Attendance & Absence:
Lunch:
School Supply Kits:
Testing (AIR Test):
Westlake City Schools Calendars:
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STAY CONNECTED
Bassett Remind
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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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FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Mr. Sanfilippo's Announcements
Welcome back from Spring Break!
Between now and the end of the school year, our calendar is full!
Please use our Blast as a resource and refer to the Bassett Calendar for date information so you know what's happening!
3rd & 4th Grade Testing
Our 3rd and 4th graders will be taking the State of Ohio Tests (AIR tests) in Math:
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Wednesday, May 1 and
Thursday, May 2 |
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Monday, May 6 and
Tuesday, May 7 |
Additional information is in the testing letter: the 3rd grade letter is here; the 4th grade letter is here
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Talent Show Auditions
If your child submitted the talent show form, auditions are this week at 7:30 am. Please refer to the email/note Mrs.
Schillinger sent before Spring Break for information about which day your child should come to audition.
If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Essman at essman@wlake.org or Mrs. Schillinger at schillinger@wlake.org.
4th Grade Events
4th grade has events coming up to help with the transition to Dover Intermediate School (DIS) and to celebrate the end of 4th grade. The list of events is here.
There is a meeting for
4th grade parents
on
Thursday, May 2
at 6:00 pm at Dover Intermediate School, 2240 Dover Center Rd.
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Star Wars Spirit Day
We are having a Star Wars Spirit Day on
Friday, May 3 in honor of Isaac Jones. Everyone is encouraged to wear Star Wars apparel!
Author Visit in 3rd Grade
On
Friday, May 3, local author,
Tricia Springstubb will visit our 3rd grade classes.
She is the author of the Cody series and What Happened on
Fox Street
, which takes place in Cleveland.
Ms. Springstubb will talk with students about how she became an author, how she collaborates with other authors, and how she brainstorms her ideas, taking them through the writing process.
Young Authors' Celebration 
Young Authors' participants and their families are invited to our Young Authors' Celebration on
Wednesday, May 8
, 8:15-9:15 am
in the cafeteria.
We are excited to celebrate the completion of our students' Young Authors' books! If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Larcey at
larcey@wlake.org.
Crayon and Marker Recycling 
Through the end of the school year, Bassett is collecting broken crayons
and used up markers for recycling through the
Crayon Initiative and the
Crayola ColorCycle program. View
a short video about the Crayola ColorCycle program
here
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Please place broken crayons and used up markers (any brand) in the bins in the front hallway. Thank you to the Bassett staff for coordinating these projects and to Student Council for the bins.
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LIBRARY REMINDERS
Message from Ms. Craven
Library classes will continue through the end of the school year, but circulation of books will end earlier
so there
is time to complete an inventory and begin to pack the books for the new school.
- April 29-May 3: students can check out one book as long as they have returned all other books.
- All books are due by Friday, May 10. Overdue notices and bills will go home beginning May 13.
Thank you for your understanding. Westlake Porter Public Library
has a fantastic selection of materials if you would like to supplement your child's reading selection. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Craven at
cravenk@wlake.org
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FROM THE PTA PRESIDENT
Announcements from Jenn Richards
Welcome back! I hope you all had a wonderful and safe spring break! We have several exciting events and volunteer opportunities coming up. I hope to see you soon!
PTA Meeting
Please join us for the Bassett PTA meeting on Thursday, May 2 at 7:00 pm in the Bassett library. Come learn more about what's coming up at Bassett during May and June!
This is our last regular meeting, but we are also having an end-of-year dinner on Thursday, May 30. Watch for details coming soon!
Art Show & Ice Cream Social
Our annual Art Show & Ice Cream Social is
Wednesday, May 15, 6:00-7:30 pm.
Come see displays of art students have created throughout the year, enjoy a complimentary ice cream sundae, and more! The flyer is here.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED THIS WEEK!
Volunteers are needed April 29-May 3 to help 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders mount artwork during their art classes. Sign up here.
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Staff Appreciation Week
During the week of May 6-10,
we will recognize our groovy Bassett staff in a variety of fun and creative ways!
This year we have a
60's theme, "Peace, Love and Bassett!", to pay tribute to when Bassett first opened its doors in 1967.
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HOME PROJECT
: If your child hasn't yet turned in the Staff Appreciation Week home project, please turn it in by
Wednesday, May 1
in the brown envelope
. Details about the home project are
here
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TIE DYE SPIRIT DAY
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In celebration of our
"Peace, Love and Bassett!" theme, everyone is invited to wear tie dye shirts on Friday, May 10.
School Supply Kit Sale
Our school supply kit sale for the 2019-2020 school year is starting! You can purchase kits for Westlake Elementary School and Dover Intermediate School. Please see the article below for details.
PASSPORT Program
Our PASSPORT program is in its final days! Students should turn in completed PASSPORT booklets
by
Friday, May 3
and the grand prize drawing is Monday, May 6. Please see Mr. O'Doherty's article below for more information.
Mitchell's Gift Cards
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Mitchell's Gift Card fundraiser! Together, Bassett
families raised $1,267 to benefit Bassett and Westlake Elementary PTAs.
Gift cards will be sent home this week in a sealed envelope, unless you requested a different delivery method. If you have questions, please contact Ali Chapin at
alichapin@gmail.com or Alice McIntyre at
alicegmcintyre@gmail.com.
Shout Outs
Thank you again to everyone who participated in our Mitchell's gift card sale and to Ali Chapin and Alice McIntrye for chairing the sale!
Thank you to all who completed the Staff Appreciation home project!
Shout out to all of our PASSPORT program participants! A huge thank you to
Mr. O'Doherty,
Janet Spreen,
Andi Whitaker,
Mary Macias,
Jen Jones,
Chelsea Treboniak and
Rebecca Warren for developing this program!
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PASSPORT PROGRAM 
Message from Mr. O'Doherty
Thank you to all students who have participated in our PASSPORT Activity Challenge. It has been a roaring success! We have been amazed at the many different creative ideas our kids have come up with to stay active over the past few months.
Our hope is that the kids will continue to engage in daily physical activity throughout the summer season and beyond. A special thanks to
Janet Spreen and
Andi Whitaker for coordinating this unique health initiative.
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GRAND PRIZE DRAWING
Students should turn in their
completed PASSPORT booklet (all ten stamps) to Mr. O'Doherty by the end of the day on Friday, May 3
so they can be included in our grand prize drawing for a $50 Dick's Sporting Goods gift card.
The drawing will take place during
announcements on Monday, May 6.
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SCHOOL SUPPLY KITS
It's time to kick off the school supply kit sale for 2019-202
0! Once again, we are partnering with Cleveland-based company,
1st Day School Supplies
, for our sale.
Ordering through 1st Day School Supplies is convenient and easy! Kits contain all general classroom supplies requested by the teachers from each grade.
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Ordering Information
- Kits for students who will be in Kindergarten-4th grade at Westlake Elementary School in 2019-20 are here.
- Kits for students who will be in 5th grade at Dover Intermediate School in 2019-20 are here.
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Be sure to select the kit for the grade your child will be entering in the fall.
The deadline to order is
June 30
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SPRING FLOWER SALE
Final Days!
You have until Wednesday, May 1 to order from Westlake
Council of PTAs' Spring Flower Sale fundraiser.
Choose from a great selection of flowers, vegetables, herbs, hanging baskets, and more! You can also purchase gift certificates.
- View the selection and place your order here. The deadline to order is Wednesday, May 1.
- Order pick-up is Thursday, May 9 at the Parkside Building, 24525 Hilliard Blvd.
If you have questions, please contact Lori Jolliffe at jljlj.jolliffe@gmail.com or 440-465-3303 (call or text).
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DR. LISA DAMOUR 
May 7, PAC
Back by popular demand! Westlake Council of PTAs is thrilled to welcome Dr. Lisa Damour to our community on Tuesday, May 7 at 7:00 pm at the Westlake Schools Performing Arts Center. Admission is free.
Dr. Damour is a psychologist, author, monthly New York Times columnist, and regular contributor to CBS News.
Her books include New York Times bestsellers,
Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls
(published this year) and
Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood
. Under Pressure will be available for purchase and signing after the presentation.
If you have questions, please contact Dawn Evans, Westlake Council of PTAs Programming Chair at devansbk@gmail.com.
Westlake Council of PTAs is able to provide this program free of charge because of your generous support of our fundraising efforts. Thank you!
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A TASTE OF WESTLAKE
May 16,
Doubletree by Hilton
You are invited to A Taste of Westlake
on
Thursday, May 16
, 6:30-9:30 pm at the Doubletree by Hilton in Westlake.
Come enjoy a sampling of specialties from over 30 local restaurants, cash bar, music, and more! Check out our list of
participating restaurants
here
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This event will benefit Citizens for Westlake Schools.
Get Your Tickets!
Purchase tickets here. Tickets are $50 per person.
Questions/Volunteers
If you have questions or would like to help with A Taste of Westlake, please contact Liz Pirnat at 216-374-8945 or
liz@pirnat.com.
Citizens for Westlake Schools is an all-volunteer organization comprised of people who are passionate about education, dedicated to providing Westlake students with the resources to be successful in school and life, and committed to maintaining excellence in our schools.
Funds raised by Citizens for Westlake Schools help support ballot initiatives for Westlake City Schools.
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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.
Music a la Mode
Music a la Mode is Saturday, May 11 at the Westlake Schools Performing Arts Center. Music a la Mode is a day of concerts showcasing all Westlake City Schools music groups from grades 5-12. Sign up to help
here.
The concert schedule is
here.
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Donations Needed for Raffle!
Music a la Mode is the largest fundraiser for Westlake Music Boosters. If you would like to donate a gift basket, gift card, item, or service to the Music a la Mode raffle, please contact Amy Mogyordy at 216-402-7318 or
amy@madisoneyecare.com
. Donations will be collected through the end of April. Thank you for your support of music in our schools!
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