WALK TO SCHOOL DAY
Oct. 5

Our fall Walk to School Day is  FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 . 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!

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.

If you have questions, please contact Bassett PTA's Health & Safety chair, Janet Spreen, at  jspreen@bakerlaw.com or 216.272.7656.   
 
HARVEST DAY
Oct. 11

Harvest Day is Thursday, October 11, 6:00-8:00 pm. Join us for a family fun night featuring games, crafts, pumpkins, haunted house, 50/50 drawing, silent auction & raffle, and more!  Food will be available for purchase from Marco's Pizza and Barrio Taco food trucks.

Form is due by Oct. 5
Please submit your Harvest Day order form with payment by  Friday, October 5 .  The order form is the last page of the  Harvest Day packet . 
  • On this form, you place your order for wristbands and 50/50 tickets. Please make checks payable to Bassett PTA.
  • 50/50 tickets will only be sold prior to Harvest Day. They will not be sold at the event.
Silent Auction and Raffle
The Harvest Day silent auction and raffle is always fabulous! 
  • The raffle will include a variety of fun prize packages for all ages! Raffle tickets will be for sale in the gym at Harvest Day.
  • The silent auction will feature many favorites, including a front parking spot at Bassett, Principal for a Day, first in line for pizza, Face of the Book Fair, and more!  
If you would like to donate an item, gift card, service, or experience to the silent auction and raffle, please contact Michelle Shapiro at  michelledshapiro@yahoo.com  by Monday, October 8.
Pumpkin Carving Contest
Families are invited to carve a pumpkin at home, then bring it to school on Monday, October 8. Pumpkins will be on display for students and staff to vote for their favorites. Winners will be announced at Harvest Day!
 
Thank you for your support! 
 
Elaine Alramahi 
216.255.4522 
Michelle Shapiro 
216.212.4123
 
MORE REMINDERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Kindergarten Field Trip
Our kindergarten classes are going to Hillcrest Orchards on  Friday, October 5 at 10:20 am as part of their unit on apples and pumpkins. Students should bring a packed lunch & drink in a disposable bag and dress for the weather. 



WHS Homecoming
The Westlake High School Homecoming football game is  Friday, October 5. The parade begins at 5:30 pm and goes from Lee Burneson Middle School to Westlake High School. Westlake Demons Athletic Boosters is hosting a tailgate at 6:00 pm in front of the stadium. Game kickoff is at 7:00 pm. The flyer is here.
 
Student tickets for the game may be purchased at  The W Shop at Westlake High School for $4. (At the gate, student tickets are $6.) This week The W Shop is open Thursday, 6:00-8:00 pm and Friday, 11:00 am-1:00 pm. Student tickets may also be purchased at the DIS and LBMS main offices.


Big 3 T-Shirt Orders
If you would like to purchase a "Big 3" t-shirt, be sure to place your order on our online ordering site by Sunday, October 7.  If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Wadden at  waddend@wlake.org .


Cleveland Indians Spirit Day
Our Student Council is sponsoring a Cleveland Indians spirit day on  Monday, October 8 .  Bring out your Cleveland Indians gear! The Indians are facing the Houston Astros in the American League Division Series! 


Rebates Contest
Our fall Rebates Contest is going on now! We are collecting Box Tops for Education and Tyson A+ labels until October 19. More information is here.  If you have questions, please contact Rebecca Warren at  rebecca.warren2016@gmail.com . 
 

What makes a culture important? Here at Bassett we have many wonderful different cultures and it's time to celebrate them! 

Each month this year, we will be sharing a new perspective of a culture represented by our families.  What are some of the traditions a culture holds as important and dear?  How unique is this cultural dress?  How different is the housing in this culture's native land? Have you ever tried other culture's foods?

Do you have some insight into your own family culture outside of the United States? 
  • We will be looking for our community of families to share their culture to help us learn a new perspective of our world. As a school community, we will be displaying artifacts from different cultures. 
  • We could use your help in obtaining items for display. All items will be in our locked display case outside the office and will be returned to you.
  • During October, we will be displaying items and pictures from Mexico! In November, we will be sharing the culture of India. 

Feel free to stop by to take a look! If you would like to share, please email Mrs. Gedeon, our ESL teacher, at gedeons@wlake.org, call her at 440.835.6330 (ext. 2206), or stop by the office!
 
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