BASSETT ELEMENTARY
Main Phone:
440.835.6330
Attendance:
440.835.6331
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CALENDAR
TUESDAY, APRIL 17
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8:30 am: 3rd grade state testing
(English Language Arts)
8:00-9:30 am: Bassett PTA coffee meet-up
(Starbucks by Lululemon)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18:
8:30 am: 3rd grade state testing
(English Language Arts)
FRIDAY, APRIL 20:
Young Authors' final copy due
1st grade fairy tale festival
Mitchell's gift card fundraiser begins
MONDAY, APRIL 23:
5:30 pm: Board of Education meeting at Bassett
7:00 pm: Dr. Lisa Damour's program
(Westlake Schools PAC)
TUESDAY, APRIL 24
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8:30 am: 3rd grade state testing
(Math)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25:
8:30 am: 3rd grade state testing
(Math)
FRIDAY, APRIL 26:
8:30 am: 4th grade state testing
(Math)
FRIDAY, APRIL 27:
8:30 am: 4th grade state testing
(Math)
9:40 am: 2nd grade field trip to Lake Erie Nature & Science Center
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QUICK LINKS
Arrival & Dismissal:
IB Primary Years P
rogramme:
Lunch:
Westlake City Schools Calendars:
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STAY CONNECTED
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FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Mr. Sanfilippo's Announcements
Calendar Updates
Many dates for May and June have been added to the
Bassett Calendar. This calendar is linked to every Bassett Blast. *Please note that there are still more dates that will be added once they are finalized.
Enrollment Form
In order for us to structure our classrooms for the 2018-19 school year, we need to know which students will
not be returning in the fall.
The
enrollment form
only needs to be submitted if your child is not
returning to Bassett or going to Dover Intermediate School the fall. If you have questions, please contact our secretary, Mrs. McLoughlin, at
mcloughlinc@wlake.org
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3rd & 4th Grade Testing
State testing is underway. Last week 4th graders completed the English Language Arts test; this week 3rd graders will take the English Language Arts test.
Please make sure you have read the testing letter that was sent home: t
he 3rd grade letter is
here; t
he 4th grade letter is
here
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Testing dates are shown below. Please note that testing begins at 8:30 am.
3RD GRADE:
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Tuesday,
April 17:
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English Language Arts
Part 1
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Wednesday,
April 18:
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English Language Arts
Part 2
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Tuesday,
April 24:
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Math Part 1
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Wednesday,
April 25:
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Math Part 2
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*3rd grade will swap lunch/recess times with 1st grade on testing days.
4TH GRADE:
Thursday,
April 26:
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Math Part 1 |
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Friday,
April 27:
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Math Part 2 |
*4th grade will swap lunch/recess times with 2nd grade on testing days.
Thank you for your patience with testing. If you have questions, please contact our counselor, Mrs. Haworth at
haworthm@wlake.org.
Young Authors' Final Copy
If your child is participating in our Young Authors' program, the final copy is due by
Friday, April 20. The final copy checklist is
here
. Please make sure your child includes an "About the Author" page in the final copy.
If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Larcey at
larcey@wlake.org
. Mrs. Larcey would also like to let you know about a highly recommended book for aspiring young writers.
The book is,
Writing Radar
, by Jack Gantos. More information is
here
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4th Grade Permission Form
At the end of the school year, our PTA would like to provide each 4th grader with a class photo and a t-shirt listing each student's name, at no cost.
In order for your child to be part of the photo and have his/her name on the t-shirt, written permission is needed from a parent/guardian. The permission form was sent home and is
here. The form is due by
Friday, April 27
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4th Grade Dates
4th grade has activities coming up to help prepare students for the transition to Dover Intermediate School (DIS) and celebrate the end of 4th grade! The dates are listed
here.
IB Newsletter
Our
April IB Newsletter
highlights how Bassett students are using and expanding their skills and knowledge in learning experiences that are engaging, interactive, and authentic.
The
Newsletter also provides information about the
learner profile attribute and IB attitude on which we are focusing during April:
principled
and
integrity. Learn more about how parents can help de
velop students who are principled and show integrity.
If you have questions, please contact our IB coordinator, Mrs. Wadden, at
waddend@wlake.org
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FROM THE PTA PRESIDENT
Liz Pirnat's Announcements
Coffee Meet-Up is Tuesday!
Please join me and other Bassett PTA members for coffee on
Tuesday, April 17, anytime from 8:00 am (after drop-off) to 9:30 am at the Starbucks at Crocker Park (the one near Lululemon).
Volunteers Needed! 
During the week of
April 23-27, volunteers are needed to help 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders mount artwork during art classes in preparation for the Art Show.
Sign up to help here and please see the article below for additional details.
Food Services Survey 
The Food Services staff of the Westlake elementary schools wants your input about school lunches! Please take a moment to complete the
short survey.
Bassett PTA Shout Out
Thank you to everyone who came to the PTA meeting on Thursday!
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GARDEN CLUB 
Sign up now!
Sign up now for Bassett's Garden Club! Garden Club is open to students in grades K-4 and will meet on Thursdays, 2:20-3:30 pm, on May 3, 10, 17, and 24.
Gard
en Club is a PTA-sponsored activity run by parent volunteers.
Space is limited
, depending on volunteer availability.
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TO SIGN UP FOR GARDEN CLUB:
- Submit the permission slip with payment. (Please download the permission slip; it will not be sent home.)
There is limited space available, so if your child is interested, be sure to sign up
as soon as possible
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Volunteers are needed! If you can help, please indicate on the
e-form which date(s) you are available. Thank you!
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ART SHOW & ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Save the Date! 
Bassett's annual Art Show & Ice Cream Social is Wednesday, May 2, 6:00-7:30 pm. Enjoy a complimentary sundae while exploring art that students have created throughout the year! Stop by the gymnasium to view a display of the collaborative piece created by students during this year's Artist in Residence Program. The flyer is here.
Volunteers Needed: April 23-27
Volunteers are needed the week of April 23 to help students in grades 2-4 each mount 2 pieces of their artwork for the Art Show.
Sign up to help here.
Artwork mounting will take place during regularly scheduled art class
es. Regularly scheduled art classes will follow a modified schedule the week of April 23 due to testing.
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COMING SOON! 
Mitchell's Gift Card Fundraiser
Bassett PTA will once again be teaming up with Mitchell's Ice Cream to offer gift cards with 25% of the proceeds going to Bassett PTA. The gift cards never expire and are valid at any Mitchell's location!
The order form will be sent home with students on Friday April 20. Order forms and payment will be due by Wednesday, May 2. If you have questions, please contact Jen Jones at
jenjones713@gmail.com
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April 23, 7:00 pm, PAC
Westlake Council of PTAs is excited to welcome Dr. Lisa Damour to our community on
Monday, April 23 at 7:00 pm at the Westlake Schools Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
Dr. Damour is a psychologist,
author, monthly New York Times columnist, and regular contributor to CBS News. She
draws on years of clinical experience and the latest research to provide practical guidance about children and the journey in raising them.
Her book,
Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls through the Seven Transitions Into Adulthood,
is a New York Times best-seller.
Learn more about Dr. Damour
here. You can view her articles
here.
Please pre-register for this program
here.
We are proud to provide this program free of charge, thanks to your support of the fundraising efforts of Westlake Council of PTAs this year.
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WESTLAKE COUNCIL OF PTAs FUNDRAISERS
Westlake Council of PTAs' fundraisers make it possible to provide programming on current topics of interest for our students, parents, and community!
Plant & Flower Sale
Westlake Council of PTAs annual spring fundraiser, A Bloomin' Affair, is going on now! We hope we can count on your support through your purchase of plants, flowers, and gift certificates!
View the selection and place your order here. The order deadline is
Friday, April 20.
All items will be available for pickup on Friday, May 4, 4:30 - 6:00 pm at the Parkside Building, 24525 Hilliard Blvd.
NEW THIS YEAR - If you don't have time to stop and pick up your order, you can have it delivered to your home for a delivery fee of $15. More information about delivery is here.
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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BIG KID RESALE
April 21, WHS
8:00 am-noon
Westlake's Big Kid Resale is
Saturday, April 21, 8:00 am-noon at Westlake High School. This sale features gently used kids clothing (size 5T - Juniors), toys, games, books, sports equipment, music equipment, furniture, and more!
Admission is $5 fr
om 8:00-9:00 am, and $1 from 9:00 am-noon. Cash sales only.
Please, no bills larger than $20. Small bills appreciated at the do
or.
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Reserve your space now!
If you are interested in being a vendor at the Big Kid Resale, register online
here. The cost is $25/space ($20 for Westlake PTA members).
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Information is posted on Facebook here. If you have questions, email
bigkidresalewestlake@gmail.com
. The Big Kid Resale is sponsored by Holly Lane Elementary School PTA.
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MUSIC A LA MODE 
May 12,
Westlake Schools PAC
Music a la Mode is
Saturday, May 12 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.
More information is
here
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The concert schedule is
here
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Information about the Instrument Petting Zoo is
here
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Music a la
Mode is the largest fundraiser for
Westlake Music Boosters
. Westlake Music Boosters supports Westlake City Schools music programs from preK-12th grade!
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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It's never too late to join Westlake Music Boosters! Membership information is
here.
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FLYER CONNECTION
Spring/Summer Westlake Sports Leagues:
Project Link Enrichment and Camp Link:
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