BASSETT ELEMENTARY
Main Phone:
440.835.6330
Attendance:
440.835.6331
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CALENDAR
SEPT. 10-14:
International Dot Week
MONDAY SEPT. 10:
Bassett PTA Fall Fundraiser kick-off
THURSDAY SEPT. 13:
2:20-3:30 pm: Garden Club
Last day to submit Student Council applications
TUESDAY SEPT. 18:
7:20 am: Meeting for Student Council
officer candidates
THURSDAY SEPT. 20:
Picture Day
2:20-3:30 pm: Garden Club
TUESDAY SEPT. 25:
Last day to submit orders for Bassett PTA Fall Fundraiser
8;00-9:30 am: Bassett PTA Coffee Meet-Up
THURSDAY SEPT. 27:
9:15 am: Student Council
officer speeches
2:20-3:30 pm: Garden Club
Last day to submit Birthday Book form
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QUICK LINKS
Attendance & Absence:
Bassett PTA Flyers:
Counselor's Corner
IB Primary Years Programme
Lunch:
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STAY CONNECTED
Bassett Remind
Facebook
Twitter
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ABOUT THE BASSETT BLAST
Our Bassett Blast reference sheet is
here.
Every week, the Bassett Blast is posted to Bassett PTA's
Bassett Blast web page
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FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Mr. Sanfilippo's Announcements
It's International Dot WEEK!
In last week's Blast, we told you about International Dot Day, but then we decided to make it a week-long celebration! International Dot Week is this week,
September 10-14. Each day there will be a special activity.
Here are the themes for each day:
MONDAY
Sept. 10:
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Dress to Impress with Dots
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TUESDAY
Sept. 11:
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Socks with Dots
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WEDNESDAY
Sept. 12:
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Girls - Accessorize with Dots
Boys - Hats with Dots |
THURSDAY
Sept. 13:
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Wear your Favorite Dot T-Shirt
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FRIDAY
Sept. 14:
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Wear 15 Dots to Celebrate the Dot's birthday
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You can download the schedule
here.
More information about International Dot Day is
here.
Information about the book,
The Dot
, by Peter H. Reynolds is
here.
If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Laurenty at
laurentys@wlake.org
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Student Council
Bassett's Student Council elections are coming up soon! If your child is interested in Student Council, please be sure to read the
Student Council Parent Flyer for important guidelines and date information.
Here are the Student
Council applications:
Applications are due by
Friday, September 14. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. DeAnna at
deanna@wlake.org.
Picture Day
Picture Day is
Thursday, September 20. The Ripcho Studio order form will be sent home this week. You will also have the option to order online. Online orders may be placed before Picture Day and up until 48 hours after Picture Day.
Message from Mrs. Haworth
Last week I had the honor of introducing you to the
Jones family
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If you haven't yet had a chance to read about this very special Bassett family, the article is
here
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Counselors' Newsletter
I am the school counselor at Bassett and Dover Elementary; Mrs. Fogarty is the school counselor at Hilliard and Holly Lane. Our Fall Newsletter is
here.
In the
Newsletter, we provide information about what the elementary school counseling program provides
and how school counselors can help. I encourage you to contact me if you have questions or concerns.
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Assembly Recap
At our assembly on Friday, students were introduced to the learner profile attribute,
Knowledgeable
and the IB attitude,
Enthusiasm.
Thank you to our first grade teache
rs who presented the assembly, and to the Westlake High School Pep Band who gave a short performance!
You can view a video clip of the WHS Pep Band's performance here.
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Totally Awesome Tuesday
During September, Bassett staff will nominate students who exemplify Knowledgeable and Enthusiasm, and these students will be recognized at our October 2 Totally Awesome Tuesday breakfast.
IB Newsletter
In our
IB Newsletter, you can learn more about Totally Awesome Tuesday. There is also information about
Knowledgeable and Enthusiasm, including activities you can do at home.
Additionally, the IB Newsletter highlights portfolios.
Did you know that
t
hroughout your child's time at Bassett, portfolios of work examples are kept? Maintaining portfolios helps students reflect on their learning and helps them see their progress over time.
If you have questions, please contact our IB coordinator, Mrs. Wadden, at waddend@wlake.org.
Birthday Books
If you would like to purchase a book for the Bassett library in honor of your child's birthday (or other special event), please submit the
Birthday Book form with payment by
Friday, September 28. Please make checks payable to Westlake Board of Education.
If you have questions, please contact our media specialist, Ms. Craven, at
cravenk@wlake.org
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Previous Announcements
Many of my Bassett Blast announcements are relevant throughout the school year.
If you are looking for my announcements from previous weeks, they are
here
and posted in the Quick Links area of the Blast in Principal's Announcements.
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Announcements from Jenn Richards
Dear Bassett Families,
Bassett PTA is always looking for volunteers. Whether you are a parent who is new to Bassett, a parent who has been
at Bassett for many years, or anything in-between, there are many different ways to volunteer and your help is so appreciated!
 For our large activities, volunteer signups are typically done
online via SignUp Genius. A SignUp Genius link will be provided in the Bassett Blast so you can volunteer for activities such as
class parties, Book Fair, Demon Days, Art Show/Ice Cream Social, and Field Day.
If you are looking for even more ways to volunteer, please contact me;
I would be happy to help you find ways to get involved!
Have you joined Bassett PTA?
Joining Bassett PTA is a great way to support your children's education! Membership is only $10 per person!
Bassett PTA Shout Outs
Thank you so much to:
- Everyone who attended our PTA meeting on Thursday.
- Gwen Sanchez and Kate Bir for hosting an informative Room Parent meeting.
- All the volunteers who have signed up to be Room Parents and Library volunteers!
Have a good week!
Please feel free to contact me if you have questions or concerns.
Jenn Richards
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Gift Wrap, Holiday Gifts & Treats, Kitchen Items, Cookie Dough, and More!
Bassett PTA is excited to kick off its fall fundraiser to raise money for programs, events, equipment, and more that enrich the educational experience of our children at Bassett!
- Students will attend an informational assembly on Monday, September 10. Each student will bring home a sales packet.
- If you want to participate in this fundraiser, use the order forms in the sales packet to take orders for items in the brochures. The kids get excited about selling, so we encourage you to talk to friends and family!
- Out of town family and friends can place orders online.
- We do not promote door to door sales.
- The deadline to submit orders is Tuesday, September 25.
- As always, we have great prizes! Please refer to the prize page in the packet for more information.
- If you would prefer to make a Direct Donation to Bassett PTA, please send in a check payable to Bassett PTA in an envelope labeled Direct Donation.
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HARVEST DAY 
Bassett Family Fun Night
SAVE THE DATE!
Harvest Day is Thursday, October 11, 6:00-8:00 pm (there is no school October 12).
Harvest Day is a PTA-sponsored family fun night at Bassett featuring games & activities, food trucks, silent auction & raffles, and more! More information is coming soon!
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HAVE YOU SIGNED UP 
FOR REMIND?
Bassett PTA uses Remind to send
text message reminders about school and PTA programs, events, and deadlines.
There are two ways to sign up:
- Text the message @bassettpta to the number 81010 OR
- Download the Remind app and join the class @bassettpta.
Remind texts are limited to 140 characters, so messages will always be brief and concise. Standard text message rates apply.
If you have questions, please contact Jenn Richards at
jenn.richards79@gmail.com
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REFLECTIONS
Creative Arts Contest
Students in all grades are invited to participate in Reflections! Reflections is an annual PTA-sponsored creative arts contest. This year's theme is,
Heroes Around Me.
- Categories include: visual arts, literature, photography, music composition, dance choreography, and film production.
- Grade divisions are: Primary (preschool-grade 2); Intermediate (grades 3-5); Middle/Junior (grades 6-8); Senior (grades 9-12)
- The Reflections Quick Start flyer is here. This flyer provides guidelines for each category. The Reflections entry form is here.
- Entries are due at the Bassett office by Monday, November 12.
Artwork will be displayed at the Reflections Art Show on Thursday, November 29, 3:30-7:00 pm at Westlake Porter Public Library. There will be a Reflections awards ceremony in February.
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WESTLAKE COUNCIL OF PTAS'
FALL FLOWER SALE 
Westlake Council of PTAs' fall flower sale in partnership with Dean's Greenhouse is going on now!
The sale features mums in several colors and sizes, as well as many other fall items. You can also purchase gift certificates.
View the selection and place your order
here.
The order deadline is Saturday, September 22.
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Order pick up will be Tuesday, September 25, 3:00-5:00 pm at the Parkside Building, 24525 Hilliard Blvd.
*Do you want your mums sooner than September 25? Details will be shared soon about the opportunity to go into Dean's Greenhouse and shop. Stay tuned!
Thank you for your support! Westlake Council of PTAs' fundraisers make it possible to provide programming on current topics of interest for our students, parents, and community.
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WESTLAKE MUSIC BOOSTERS
Westlake Music Boosters supports Westlake Schools music programs and teachers from pre-K through 12th grade.
- Music Boosters' fundraiser with Landmark Lawn and Garden Supply runs through December 31.
- The first home game for Westlake High School Varsity Football is Friday, September 14 at 7:00 pm. The WHS Marching Band, "The Pride of Westlake" will perform. Let's fill the stands and show our support!
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