August 26, 2018

BASSETT ELEMENTARY

Main Phone:
440.835.6330

Attendance:
440.835.6331
CALENDAR

MONDAY, AUG. 27:
Kindergarten orientation

Bassett library opens

TUESDAY, AUG. 28:
First day of school for kindergarten

AUG. 28-SEPT. 28:
Gifted referral period

FRIDAY, AUG. 31:
8 :00-9:30 am: Bassett PTA coffee meet-up

MONDAY, SEPT. 3:
NO SCHOOL
(Labor Day)

THURSDAY, SEPT. 6:
7:00 pm: Bassett PTA meeting

THURSDAY, SEPT. 20:
Picture Day

THE BASSETT BLAST IS POSTED ONLINE

Every week, the Bassett Blast is posted to Bassett PTA's Bassett Blast web page.  
ABOUT THE BASSETT BLAST

Our Bassett Blast reference sheet is here.
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Mr. Sanfilippo's Announcements    

Dear Bassett Families, 

We are off to a great start! It was an exciting and busy first few days of school for grades 1-4. This week we will welcome our kindergartners! 
  • Kindergarten: Orientation is Monday, August 27. The first day of school is Tuesday, August 28. 
    • If your kindergartner completed the summer reading and math programs, please make sure to submit the forms by Tuesday. 
If you need to refer to my back-to-school announcements from last week, they are here  and posted in the Quick Links area of the Blast in Principal's Announcements.

Shown below is additional information I want to make sure you know.



Updated Lunch Menu Links
Lunch menus are accessible each week in Quick Links, but please note that the links have been updated since last week:





Attendance Announcements
Attendance Policy Letter:
The attendance letter I sent via email on Friday is available here. This letter outlines the Westlake City School District's attendance policy. Please make sure to read this letter; we will keep it posted in Quick Links. 
Attendance Phone Line:
If your child is going to be absent due to illness or be late, please be sure to call Bassett's 24-hour attendance line at  440.835.6331 by 8:30 am. Our attendance line  is automated, so it is necessary that you call this number and not the main Bassett phone number.
Planned Absence Request:
We realize there may be opportunities for your family to travel when school is in session, but you must submit the  Planned Absence Request form   at least 5 days in advance of the absence. We will keep this form posted in Quick Links.



Birthdays
Students are  not permitted to bring in food for birthdays. Treat bags must  not contain food. This policy is for the safety of all students.
  • It is not necessary to hand out anything for birthdays, but if you are looking for an alternative to food, suggestions are pencils, erasers, stickers, or something for the classroom such as a book or game.
  • You will have the opportunity to purchase a Birthday Book for the Bassett library in honor of your child's birthday. The Birthday Book form will be coming home soon.

Arrival & Dismissal Reminders
If you are dropping off/picking up your child by car, please make sure you are following our Arrival & Dismissal procedures. The map is here. 

You must enter from the  back driveway on Woodmill Drive and join the car line. Please display your name placard in your window at pick up. 
  • Do not enter from Bassett Road to drop off or pick up. 
  • Do not drop off or pick up in the bus loop. The bus loop is for buses and day care vans only.
  • Do not park in the back parking lot and have your child cross in front of cars in the car line, even if a parent accompanies the child. 

Please Note: With kindergarten starting, there will be more cars in the drop off/pick up line starting Tuesday. Please be patient.

Thank you for helping arrival and dismissal run smoothly and safely. 



No School Sept. 3
There is no school on Monday, September 3 in observance of Labor Day.

For more date information, please refer to the Bassett Calendar (updated every week) and the Westlake City Schools Calendar for 2018-19. We keep these calendars posted in Quick Links each week. 

Have a great week!

Jim Sanfilippo
 
FROM THE PTA PRESIDENT
Announcements from Jenn Richards

Dear Bassett Families, 

I hope everyone had a great first week of school! Good luck to you all as we continue the transition from summer to school.

Join Bassett PTA!
Have you joined Bassett PTA yet? The PTA provides many programs, clubs, staff grants and technology purchases for the students and staff of Bassett.  It is also a great way to volunteer, meet other families, and co ntribute to our Bassett community!

You can join the PTA, donate to the direct donation fundraiser and tell us your interest in volunteering on our Cheddar Up website. Join and donate today! Your support is greatly appreciated!

TO JOIN BASSETT PTA:
submit the  membership form with payment. 

To learn more about Bassett PTA, please see our Bassett PTA Does THAT? flyer which is shown below, after the shout outs. 

 
Coffee Meet-Up
I invite you to join me and other Bassett PTA members for coffee on  Friday, August 31, from 8:00 am (after drop off) to 9:30 am at the Crocker Park Starbucks (near American Greetings) for a chance to connect with other Bassett parents. 
 


Bassett PTA Shout Outs
Back to school is a busy time for the PTA and we have so many wonderful people to thank! Thank you to:
  • Rich Skvarek, Dennis Mone, and the rest of our hard-working custodial staff for making the school look amazing!
  • Tracy Ziminski for planting a memorial garden flower bed.
  • Katie Colacarro, Marie Robbins, and Erin Westley for completing our Bassett PTA Audit this summer.
  • Jen Jones and Sherry Sanfilippo for planning fun kindergarten summer play dates on our Bassett playground.
  • Kelly McCann and Sarah Tabeling for organizing a fantastic Barrio back-to-school lunch for the staff.
  • Jessica Kim and Erin Westley for decorating the PTA membership board and table, and everyone who helped at the table for Open House.
  • Kelly McCann, Amanda Miller, Michelle Shapiro, Monica Trivisonno, Sarah Tabeling, and Erin Westley for stuffing the First Day Folders, and all committee chairs who wrote flyers for the folders.
  • Tracy Ziminski, Adrienne Cook and other Garden Club families for taking care of the garden over the summer.

Have a good week!  Please feel free to contact me if you have questions or concerns.  

Jenn Richards
 
LEARN MORE ABOUT BASSETT PTA

Our PTA Does THAT? flyer shows how Bassett PTA works to provide educational enrichment, support Bassett, strengthen community, and coordinate communication. 

 
STAY CONNECTED  


Bassett Blast
If you need to update the email address at which you receive your Bassett Blast, please send an email to  [email protected].

If you know someone at Bassett who does  not yet receive the Bassett Blast, sign up information is  here.

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  [email protected] .
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WESTLAKE MUSIC BOOSTERS

Westlake Music Boosters supports Westlake Schools music programs and teachers from pre-K through 12th grade.
  • Become a member! You are invited to join Westlake Music Boosters.  
  • There are great opportunities to get involved! Sign up here.

  • Music Boosters' dining fundraiser at Chipotle (Crocker Park location) is Tuesday, September 4, 4:00-8:00 pm.

  • The first Music Boosters meeting of 2018-19 is Tuesday, September 11 at 7:00 pm in WHS Library.
  • Music Boosters' fundraiser with Landmark Lawn and Garden Supply runs through December 31. 
Visit the Music Boosters website for more information. 
 
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