BASSETT ELEMENTARY
Main Phone:
440.835.6330
Attendance:
440.835.6331
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CALENDAR
MONDAY, MAY 14:
4th grade Instrument Try On
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16:
6:00-7:00 pm: Meeting for 4th grade parents at Dover Intermediate School (DIS)
THURSDAY, MAY 17:
DIS counselor visits 4th grade classes
"Company D" show choir performance
2:20-3:30 pm: Garden Club
FRIDAY, MAY 18:
Walk to School Day
Library books are due
"How I Became a Pirate" performance for grades K-2
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FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Mr. Sanfilippo's Announcements
We are already heading into mid-May! Please continue use our Blast as a resource and refer to the
Bassett Calendar
for date information so you know what's happening.
4th Grade Transition Activities
It's a big week for 4th grade transition activities! These activities are intended
to help 4th grade students and parents with the transition to Dover Intermediate School (DIS).
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For Parents:
PARENT MEETING: The meeting for 4th grade parents is
Wednesday, May 16, 6:00-7:00 pm at Dover Intermediate School (DIS), 2240 Dover Center Rd, in the gymnasium.
For Students:
INSTRUMENT TRY ON
: DIS music teachers (Mrs. Smith & Mr. Allan) are coming to Bassett on
Monday, May 14
for instrument try on. 4th grade students will have the opportunity to try a variety of band and orchestra instruments to see what might be a good fit for next year.
COUNSELOR VISIT
: The DIS counselor (Ms. Brickman) will visit 4th grade classes on Thursday, May 17
to talk with students about 5th grade.
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The full list of 4th grade dates is here.
WHS Show Choir Performance
"Company D" show choir from Westlake High School will perform for our students on
Thursday, May 17.
Our spring Walk to School Day is
Friday, May 18. I hope you can participate! Please see the article below for details.
Please remind your child to return Bassett library books by
Friday, May 18. If you have questions, please contact Ms. Craven at
cravenk@wlake.org.
"How I Became a Pirate" play
Brecksville Theater on the Square will be at Bassett on
Friday, May 18 to perform "How I Became I Pirate" for
grades K-2. Thank you to our PTA for funding this program.
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FROM THE PTA PRESIDENT
Liz Pirnat's Announcements
Field Day
Field Day is
Friday, June 1. Our volunteer signup is now available
here. Please see the Field Day 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 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
Playgroups for Incoming Kindergartners
If you will have a kindergartner at Bassett in 2018-19, there are playgroups scheduled in August at the Bassett playground! Details are
here.
Flyer Connection
Be sure to check out our Flyer Connection at the end of the Blast. Flyers for many upcoming activities in the district and in the community are posted in the Flyer Connection.
Bassett PTA Shout Outs
Thank you to our Staff Appreciation Week committee for planning a fantastic week for the staff: Mary Macias, Rachael Pisanelli, and Michelle Shapiro.
Thank you to Sarah Tabeling and Kelly McCann for coordinating all the food for Staff Appreciation Week. Thank you to everyone who donated items.
Thank you to the students who wrote beautiful notes to the staff.
Thank you to Jen Jones for coordinating the Mitchell's gift card fundraiser.
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WALK TO SCHOOL DAY
May 18
THIS FRIDAY! Bassett's spring Walk to School Day is Friday, May 18. Walk to School Day is a fun way for your child to start the day with some fresh air and extra time with friends! Parents are encouraged to participate too!
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Here is how you can participate:
Walk with your child to school. -OR-
Meet at the south end of the parking lot at St. Ladislas Church (2345 Bassett Rd) starting at 7:35 am and walk as a group with Bassett's Physical Education teacher, Mr. O'Doherty.
- Parents are encouraged to walk with your child, but drop-off is permitted.
- The group will leave the parking lot promptly at 7:50 am and arrive at Bassett at 8:00 am.
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If you have questions, please contact Bassett PTA's Health & Safety chair, Janet Spreen at jspreen@bakerlaw.com or 216.272.7656.
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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!
Volunteers
Sign up to help here. Volunteer shifts are as follows:
| 9:00 am-10:45 am: |
-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 |
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-All day volunteers |
PLEASE NOTE: If you are unable to volunteer on June 1, there are also volunteer slots for donating dixie cups and baby wipes.
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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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BASSETT PTA INSTALLATION DINNER
May 24, 7:00 pm
Please join us as we thank our current PTA board members and extend a warm welcome to the new PTA board members for the 2018-19 school year!
Our Installation Dinner will be held at Rosewood Grill on
Thursday, May 24 at 7:00 pm
. Dinner will be $20, with the Bassett PTA subsidizing a portion of the dinner as well.
The Installation Dinner Evite is
here. Please RSVP and submit payment (cash or check payable to Bassett PTA) to Jenn Richards by Friday, May 18. If you have questions, please contact Jenn at
jenn.richards79@gmail.com.
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MITCHELL'S GIFT CARD
 FUNDRAISER UPDATE
Thank you for your support!
Many thanks to all who supported the Mitchell's fundraiser! Gift cards were sent home with students in sealed envelopes last week.
The fundraiser was a huge success! All of the hard work of our students and parents generated
$1,563.75 for our school. This money is so important! It allows Bassett PTA to support special programs and events, provide useful classroom resources, and so much more.
Jen Jones & Vanessa Wilhelm
Bassett PTA Fundraising Co-chairs
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WESTLAKE COUNCIL OF PTAs PROGRAM FOR PARENTS
Our Kids: Anxiety and Depression
May 16, 7:00 pm 
Parkside Auditorium
Westlake Council of PTAs presents "Our Kids: Anxiety and Depression" on
Wednesday, May 16 at 7:00 pm
in the Parkside Auditorium, 24525 Hilliard Blvd (Board of Education Building).
This free program is an interactive presentation and discussion with experts in the field of youth anxiety and depression.
Dr. Meghan Barlow of Meghan Barlow and Associates, Lisa Ruman from Child and Family Counseling Center of Westlake, Penny Frese from Red Flags National, and two Westlake City Schools counselors will lead the panel discussion.
If you have questions, please contact Dawn Evans at devansbk@gmail.com.
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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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Music Boosters Thanks You! 
What a fantastic day we had at the 63rd Annual Music a la Mode! We could not have done it without all of you!
Thank you to all the students, parents, volunteers, family, friends and sponsors!
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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