BASSETT ELEMENTARY
Main Phone:
440.835.6330
Attendance:
440.835.6331
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CALENDAR
OCT. 1-19:
Rebates Contest
TUESDAY OCT. 2:
Totally Awesome Tuesday
WEDNESDAY OCT. 3:
7:00 pm: Bassett PTA Meeting
THURSDAY OCT 4:
2:20-3:30 pm: Garden Club
FRIDAY, OCT. 5:
Walk to School Day
Harvest Day form due
(for wristbands & 50/50 tickets)
Kindergarten field trip to Hillcrest Orchards
SUNDAY, OCT. 7:
Last day to order "Big 3" t-shirts (order online)
MONDAY, OCT. 8:
Cleveland Indians spirit day
Bring pumpkins for Harvest Day contest
TUESDAY OCT. 9:
7:20 am: Student Council meeting
WEDNESDAY OCT. 10:
Last day of fall Gifted Referral period
THURSDAY OCT 11:
6:00-8:00 pm: Harvest Day
FRIDAY OCT. 12:
NO SCHOOL
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QUICK LINKS
Attendance & Absence:
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
Totally Awesome Tuesday
Tuesday, October 2 is Totally Awesome Tuesday!
Everyone is encouraged to wear the "Big 3" t-shirt, Bassett or Westlake spirit wear, or any green shirt.
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Congratulations Award Recipients!
Congratulations to our students who will be recognized for exemplary effort in being knowledgeable and showing enthusiasm! If your child is an award recipient, a notification was sent last week.
Award recipients and their families are invited to the Totally Awesome Tuesday breakfast at 7:30 am on October 2 in the cafeteria. Special thanks to First Watch for donating muffins for the breakfast.
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Assembly
At our Totally Awesome Tuesday assembly, students will be introduced to the learner profile attribute, COMMUNICATOR, and the IB attitudes, EMPATHY and TOLERANCE.
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T-Shirt Orders
If you are interested in purchasing a "Big 3" t-shirt,
our online ordering site is here
. Orders may be placed through Sunday, October 7.
Each month, students are encouraged to wear this shirt on Totally Awesome Tuesday.
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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.
Change to Your Child's Dismissal Plan
If you need to make a change to your child's plan at dismissal time and you did
not send in a note, please make sure to call the Bassett office at 440.835.6330
no later than 1:45 pm. Thank you.
iOS Device Safety Program
I want to let you know about a program for parents coming up in November:
Apple iOS Device Safety via Parental Controls
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This hands-on workshop is presented by Project Link in partnership with the Westlake Police Department. Please see the flyer for details,
including how to register. Space is limited. We will keep this flyer posted in our Flyer Connection.
The City of Westlake and Westlake Police Department are collecting donations for the victims of Hurricane Florence. Items needed are: bottled water, non-perishable food items, gently used or new clothing, pet supplies & food, toiletries, and household items.
Bring donations to the Westlake Police Garage 27700 Hilliard Blvd. The flyer is here.
Days Off in October
Please note that there is
no school for students
on these dates:
- Friday, October 12 and
- Friday, October 26
Jim Sanfilippo
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FROM THE PTA PRESIDENT
Announcements from Jenn Richards
PTA Meeting
The October Bassett PTA meeting is
Wednesday, October 3 at 7:00 pm in the Bassett library. Come learn more about upcoming school and PTA events and meet other parents!
Walk to School Day
Walk to School Day is
Friday, October 5. This event is such a fun way to start the day! Details are in the article below.
Harvest Day
Harvest Day is
Thursday, October 11. The article below is packed with important information! *
Please note that the order form for wristbands and 50/50 tickets is due with payment by Friday, October 5.
Rebates Contest
Our fall Rebates Contest runs
October 1-19. We are collecting Box Tops for Education and Tyson A+ labels. Please see the article below for more information.
Math Club
Are you interested in helping with Math Club? Math Club will meet on Thursdays from 2:20-3:20 pm and is for students in K-4. It will begin later in October and run through January.
If you would like to help, please reach out to Mrs. Kowalski at
kowalski@wlake.org
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Shout Outs 
Thank you to all the families who supported our PTA Fall Fundraiser!
Thank you to
Ali Chapin and
Alice McIntyre for coordinating the Fall Fundraiser.
Thank you to all who attended our morning coffee meet-up on Tuesday.
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WALK TO SCHOOL DAY
Friday, Oct. 5
Bassett's 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!
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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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HARVEST DAY
Thursday, 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! Harvest Day is one of Bassett PTA's largest annual fundraisers.
Food will be available for purchase from food trucks: Marco's Pizza, Barrio Taco, and DonutLab. The f
ood trucks will donate a portion of their proceeds to Bassett.
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Form is due by Oct. 5
Please submit your Harvest Day order form with payment by
Friday, October 5
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(On the order form, an incorrect submission date is listed. We apologize for this confusion.)
- 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.
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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.
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 Pumpkin Carving Contest
Let us see your creativity! 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!
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Books needed for Book Walk! 
We are collecting donations of new and gently used kids books for our book walk game! Please drop off donations in the box across from the Bassett office. Thank you!
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Thank you for your support!
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Elaine Alramahi
216.255.4522
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Michelle Shapiro
216.212.4123
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REBATES CONTEST
Starts this week!
Bassett's fall Rebates Contest runs
October 1-19. We are collecting Box Tops for Education and Tyson A+ labels. The collection sheet is
here; you can also submit rebates in bags or envelopes.
- The top two students who turn in the most rebate labels will be awarded a prize.
- The top classroom to collect the most rebate labels will be awarded a classroom prize.
- Students who turn in at least one collection sheet of ten labels will have their name entered in a prize drawing!
Please make sure your child's name and homeroom teacher are clearly marked on the collection sheet, bag, or envelope.
Submitting rebates is a great way to support our school!
If you have questions, please contact Rebecca Warren at
rebecca.warren2016@gmail.com
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INK CARTRIDGE RECYCLING PROGRAM
Westlake Council of PTAs is kicking off a new ink cartridge recycling program!
Simply bring you
r used cartridges to the bin at your school.
| Where is the cartridge bin at Bassett?
At Bassett, there is a blue bin in the front hallway, near the cafeteria. |
Rewards earned will support programs offered
to Westlake City School District families through
Westlake Council of PTAs.
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SHOPPING DAYS AT DEAN'S GREENHOUSE
You can shop in support of Westlake Council of PTAs at Dean's Greenhouse through October 15! At check out, simply let them know you are shopping for Westlake Council of PTAs, and we will receive a percentage of each sale. Dean's Greenhouse is located at 3984 Porter Road in Westlake.
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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SKATING PARTY FOR 
STUDENTS IN GRADES K-6
Friday, Oct. 26
Westlake Council of PTAs invites grades K-6 students at Bassett, Dover, Hilliard, Holly Lane, and Dover Intermediate to an ice skating party on
Friday, October 26, 11:30 am-1:30 pm, at Rocky River Hamilton Ice Rink, 21018 Hilliard Blvd.
(There is no school on October 26.)
Admission is $5 (cash only) and skate rental is $3.50 (or may bring own skates). This is
not a drop-off event - adult supervision is required.
If you have questions, please contact Molly Jones at
mollydjones@rocketmail.com
or Heather Hargett at
heatherhargett4565@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.
- 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 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.
- The next Music Boosters meeting is Tuesday, October 9 at 7:00 pm in the WHS media center.
- Music Boosters' fundraiser with Landmark Lawn and Garden Supply runs through December 31.
- Westlake High School's homecoming football game is Friday, October 5 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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