BASSETT ELEMENTARY
Main Phone:
440.835.6330
Attendance:
440.835.6331
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CALENDAR
MONDAY, APRIL 9:
School resumes
APRIL 9-13:
Testing spirit week
TUESDAY, APRIL 10:
7:30 am: Totally Awesome Tuesday breakfast
Totally Awesome Tuesday assembly
THURSDAY, APRIL 12:
8:30 am: 4th grade state testing
(English Language Arts)
7:00 pm: Bassett PTA meeting
FRIDAY, APRIL 13:
8:30 am: 4th grade state testing
(English Language Arts)
TUESDAY, APRIL 17:
8:30 am: 3rd grade testing
(English Language Arts)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18:
8:30 am: 3rd grade testing
(English Language Arts)
FRIDAY, APRIL 20:
Young Authors' final copy due
Mitchell's gift card fundraiser begins
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QUICK LINKS
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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 so you know what's going on.
Please note that we will continue to add dates to our
extended calendar
as they are finalized.
Lunch Menu/EZ Pay
The April lunch menu is
here and EZ Pay is
here. (We keep these links posted in Quick Links each week.)
Report Cards
Report cards were sent home with students right before break. Please keep the report card but
sign and return the white envelope to school this week. If you have questions about the report card, please email your child's teacher.
Testing Spirit Week
This week we are having our first-ever Testing Spirit Week
to support our 3rd and 4th grade students and teachers in preparation for state testing!
There are special activities throughout the week that include all students in grades K-4.
Our goal is to promote student motivation on the state assessment and to engage the whole school in supporting those taking the assessments.
More information is
here
. If you have questions, please contact our counselor, Mrs. Haworth, at
haworthm@wlake.org
. More information about testing is below.
Totally Awesome Tuesday
Totally Awesome Tuesday is
Tuesday, April 10. Everyone is encouraged to wear the Totally A
wesome Tuesday t-shirt, Bassett or Westlake spirit wear, or anything green!
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Congratulations Award Recipients!
Congratulations to our students who will be recognized for exemplary effort in being thinkers and showing creativity! If your child is an award recipient, a notification was sent via email.
Breakfast
Award recipients and their families are invited to the Totally Awesome Tuesday breakfast on
Tuesday, April 10 at 7:30 am in the cafeteria. Special thanks to First Watch for donating the muffins for the breakfast.
Assembly
Our Totally Awesome Tuesday assembly will feature
a video
created by our 3rd Grade Caring Club that will introduce Principled and Integrity.
Mrs. Haworth and Mrs. Pace will kick off Testing Spirit Week.
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3rd & 4th Grade Testing
During April, students in 3rd and 4th grade will be taking State of Ohio Tests (AIR tests) in English
Language Arts (ELA) and Math.
A letter was sent home before break. The 3rd grade letter is here; the 4th grade letter is here.
Testing dates are shown below. Please note that testing begins at 8:30 am.
4TH GRADE:
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Thursday,
April 12:
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English Language Arts
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Friday,
April 13:
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English Language Arts
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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.
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.
Young Authors' Final Copy
If your child is participating in our Young Authors' program, the final copy is due by
Friday, April 20.
Rough drafts were returned to students before spring break in their envelope. A final copy checklist was included in the envelope and is available
here
. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Larcey at
larcey@wlake.org.
Congratulations Mrs. House!
Congratulations to Karleigh House and her husband on the birth of their son! Finley Nicholas House was born on March 22. Mrs. House is one of our kindergarten teachers.
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FROM THE PTA PRESIDENT
Liz Pirnat's Announcements
April PTA Meeting
The April Bassett PTA meeting is Thursday, April 12 at 7:00 pm in the Bassett library. I hope to see you there!
Food Services Survey
The Food Services staff of the Westlake elementary schools wants your input! Please take a moment to complete the short survey
here.
Bassett PTA Shout Out
Thank you to our Health & Safety chair, Janet Spreen, for coordinating the bike helmet sale during March. Helmets will arrive in a few weeks.
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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.
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!
Hermes Westlake Spring Fever - April 15
Get outside and enjoy spring by participating in the Spring Fever run on
Sunday, April 15.
There is a 4 Miler, 2 Miler, and Kids Dash! Be sure to sure to check off the PTA box when you register! Register online
here
. The annual Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast will also be going on!
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. The concert schedule is
here. Information about the Instrument Petting Zoo is
here.
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.
The next Westlake Music Boosters meeting is
Wednesday, April 11 at 7:00 pm in the Westlake High School library.
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