ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 
4TH GRADE FAMILIES

4th grade has lots of exciting activities coming up to help prepare students for the transition to Dover Intermediate School (DIS) and celebrate the end of 4th grade!
 
Photo & T-Shirt Permission Form
At the end of the school year, Bassett 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 will be sent home and it is here. The form is due by Friday, April 27.

4th Grade Important Dates
Since there are so many dates specific to 4th grade for the end of the school year, we have created a calendar for 4th grade students and parents. 
  • Some events take place during the school day and parents are not involved, but the events are listed so you are aware they are occurring. We have listed the meeting for 4th grade parents at DIS, and have notated the other events parents are encouraged to attend.
  • DIS will soon be sending out an email with more specific transition information. 
Please take the time to add these events, especially those involving parents, to y our calendar:

DATE
TIME
ACTIVITY
TUESDAY, 
MAY 8
During the school day
 4th grade visits DIS
MONDAY, 
May 14
During the school day
DIS music teachers visit 4th grade
Students will have the opportunity to 'try on" band & orchestra instruments.
WEDNESDAY,
MAY 16
 6:00-7:00 pm 
 4th grade parent meeting at DIS
THURSDAY, 
MAY 17
During the school day
 DIS counselor visits 4th grade classes
TUESDAY,
MAY 29
 12:30-2:00 pm
 4th grade Exhibition Celebration 
*Parents are encouraged to attend.
TUESDAY, 
JUNE 5
During the school day
10:30-1:00 pm
4th Grade Bowling Party at Bay Lanes
*Parent volunteers will be needed. Watch for a signup.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6
 12:15 pm
 4th Grade Recognition Ceremony & Clap Out
*Parents are encouraged to attend.
 
MESSAGE FROM THE BASSETT PTA PRESIDENT
Dr. Lisa Damour's program is April 23

Dear Parents of 4th Graders, 

I encourage you to attend Dr. Lisa Damour's presentation on Monday, April 23 at 7:00 pm a t the Westlake Schools Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm. More information about Dr. Damour is here.

I heard Dr. Damour speak in February based on a friend's recommendation. I went expecting to find out information on what my future would hold with a teenager. I was astonished how relevant her talk was with a 4th grader! 

Her research starts with 10-year-old children. Parents of girls and boys find her information relevant. Even though I have already heard Dr. Damour speak and read her book, I will be attending this program, along with my husband. 

 
Please pre-register for this program here .
 
Westlake Council of PTAs is proud to provide this program free of charge, thanks to your support of the fundraising efforts of Westlake Council of PTAs this year.

I cannot tell parents enough to attend this program! Please contact me if you have any questions at liz@pirnat.com .

Sincerely,

Liz Pirnat
BASSETT ELEMENTARY PTA COMMUNICATIONS