BASSETT ELEMENTARY
Main Phone:
440.835.6330
Attendance:
440.835.6331
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CALENDAR
TUESDAY DEC. 4:
Totally Awesome Tuesday
THURSDAY DEC. 6:
2:20-3:20 pm: Math Club
7:00 pm: Bassett PTA holiday social
[AJs Urban Grill]
THURSDAY DEC. 13
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2:20-3:20 pm: Math Club
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 19:
1:15 and 7:00 pm:
2nd grade Nutcracker
4th grade Service Day
1:15-2:00 pm: Winter class parties
LAST DAY before Winter Break
DEC. 22-JAN 6:
Winter Break
MONDAY JAN. 7:
School resumes
Last day to bring Coats for Kids donations
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QUICK LINKS
Attendance & Absence:
Counselor's Corner
IB Primary Years Programme
Lunch:
Westlake City Schools Calendars:
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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
We are beginning our busy month of December! Please
use our Blast as a resource so you know what's happening. Please note that your child may also have special activities coming up that are classroom-specific; be sure to read any communications from your child's teacher.
Totally Awesome Tuesday 
Tuesday, December 4 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
caring
and showing
appreciation
and
respect
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If your child is an award recipient, a notification was sent home last week.
Breakfast
Award recipients and their families are invited to the Totally Awesome Tuesday breakfast on
Tuesday, December 4 at 7:30 am in the cafeteria. Special thanks to First Watch for donating the muffins for the breakfast.
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Cold and Flu Information
Please be sure to read the
Cold and Flu letter from our school nurse, Mrs. Detwiler. This letter
provides information about when to keep children home from school, when to seek medical advice, and when to allow them to return to school.
The guidelines for returning to school are highlighted below.
Returning to School After an Illness
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FEVER
It is District policy that your child be "fever free" for 24 hours before returning to school. The child's temperature needs to be normal (less than 100°) without having administered medication to lower it.
STREP THROAT
Please keep students home for 24 hours from the time treatment begins. Students not visibly ill, but being tested, should remain home until results of the culture confirm or dismiss the presence of the disease.
Students having both rapid and overnight cultures should wait for both results before returning to school. This exclusion period is the only way of controlling the spread of the organism in the classroom!
VOMITING/DIARRHEA
Students must be 24 hours without vomiting and diarrhea before returning to school.
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You can download this information here and we
will keep it posted in every Blast in Quick Links.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students and families healthy.
Sharing Cultural Heritages: Winter Celebrations
No matter what our cultural history is, we all celebrate special occasions during the winter season! We invite you to
share with us what winter holidays your family participates in, and how you celebrate. Please submit your responses here.
Coats for Kids Service Project 
Help a child in need stay warm this winter! Through January
7, Bassett is collecting new and gently-used children's coats for Coats for Kids. There is a blue donation barrel near the main entrance. The flyer is
here
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This service project is coordinated by Student Council.
If you have questions, please contact Mrs. DeAnna at
deanna@wlake.org
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iOS Device Safety Program for Parents
Have you attended the
Apple iOS Device Safety via Parental Controls
program?
If not, there are two opportunities in December. This hands-on workshop is presented by Project Link, in partnership with the Westlake Police Department. Space is limited.
Please see the flyer for details.
Calendar for 2019-2020
The
2019-20 Westlake City Schools Calendar has been
approved by the Westlake Board of Education. We will keep this calendar posted in Quick Links each week, right under the 2018-19 Calendar.
Congratulations Mrs. DeCoste! 
Mrs. Barb DeCoste is the recipient of the Westlake City School District's Excellence in Teaching award! She was presented her award at the Westlake Board of Education meeting last week. Congratulations,
Mrs. DeCoste, from the entire Bassett community!
I encourage you to send in a card for Mrs. DeCoste. Please send cards to the office and we will deliver them to her. Let's show our appreciation for a very special teacher!
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FROM THE PTA PRESIDENT
Announcements from Jenn Richards
Bassett PTA Holiday Social
Our December PTA meeting is a holiday social out! Please join us
Thursday, December 6 at 7:00 pm at
AJs Urban Grill in Westlake. We hope you can attend!
4th Grade Service Day
Attention 4th grade parents! Watch for a special Blast later this week about 4th Grade Service Day on
Friday, December 21. Parent volunteers will be needed to assist with the service projects.
Winter Parties
Winter class parties are
Friday, December 21, 1:15-2:00 pm. Parent volunteers will be needed. Our Signup Genius link will be in the Blast starting December 9.
PTA Transition Committee
The PTA Transition Committee is busy at work preparing for the new elementary school PTA.
What questions do YOU have about the new PTA? You can
submit your questions by c
ompleting the quick form
here.
Shout Out 
Thank you to Bassett custodian
Rich Skvarek for c
learing the ice and snow from the sidewalks last week during the burst of winter weather.
We appreciate Rich's hard work in keeping our sidewalks clear and safe!
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2ND GRADE NUTCRACKER
The Bassett 2nd grade classes will present a musical adaptation of Peter I. Tchaikovsky's ballet, "The Nutcracker Suite" on
Wednesday, December 19 in the gymnasium.
- The daytime performance for the school is at 1:15 pm.
- The evening performance is at 7:00 pm. (Please bring your child to school at 6:30 pm.)
All children have a significant role in the musical performance and are involved in a dance! Costume information is
here.
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed 30 minutes prior to the daytime and evening performances to help with costumes and makeup. If you can help with either or both performances, please contact Mrs. Schillinger at
schillinger@wlake.org.
Questions
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Schillinger at
schillinger@wlake.org or 440.899.3075 ext. 2458. Thank you for your support!
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WESTLAKE COUNCIL OF PTAS
Holiday Shopping
Poinsettia & Wreath Sale
Westlake Council of PTAs is partnering with Dean's Greenhouse to offer you high quality holiday poinsettias and wreaths!
View the selection and place your order here.
- Order by Wednesday, December 5.
- Pick-up is Saturday, December 8, 9:00-11:00 am in the Westlake High School Rotunda.
Shopping Days at Dean's
Through December 15, you can shop at Dean's Greenhouse
in support of Westlake Council of PTAs! When you check out, simply let them know that you are shopping for
Westlake Council of PTAs and we will receive a portion of the sale.
Westlake Bracelets & Necklaces
Show your Westlake spirit with custom-made bracelets & necklaces by Crystal Moon Designs!
View the selection and place your order here.
- Order by Wednesday, December 5 and items will be available for pick-up on Saturday, December 8, 9:00-11:00 am in the Westlake High School Rotunda.
- Order by December 15 to get your items in time for the holidays. Pick-up date and time TBA.
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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FOUNDERS' DAY 
Time for nominations!
Founders' Day is the opportunity to recognize and thank individual PTA members who have made a difference in our children's lives. You are encouraged to nominate someone who deserves to be recognized.
The online nomination form is here.
The Founders' Day awards are:
- Ohio PTA Achievement Award
(one award given by each Westlake PTA unit: Bassett, Dover, Hilliard, Holly Lane, DIS, LBMS, WHS, Early Childhood, Council)
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Nominations are due by
Wednesday, January 16. Nominees and nominators must be current PTA members.
The Founders' Day dinner is Thursday, February 21. Details are coming soon.
If you have questions, please contact Mary Macias at
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WESTLAKE DEMONS ATHLETIC
 BOOSTERS
Spirit Wear Sale
Westlake Demons Athletic Boosters invites you to its annual Spirit Wear Sale!
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Saturday, Dec. 8:
Wednesday, Dec. 12:
6:00-8:00 pm
The sale is in The W Shop at Westlake High School.
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Great new merchandise! Great holiday gifts! Gift certificates available!
The flyer is here.
More information about Westlake Demons Athletic Boosters is
here
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WESTLAKE MUSIC BOOSTERS
Westlake Music Boosters supports Westlake Schools music programs and teachers from pre-K through 12th grade.
Visit the
Music Boosters website
for more information.
Become a member!
Upcoming Concerts 
Here are the upcoming holiday concerts at the Westlake Schools Performing Arts Center:
5th & 6th grade choral concert:
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Dec. 4, 7:00 pm
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8th grade band/choral/orchestra concert:
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Dec. 5, 7:00 pm
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WHS strings concert:
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Dec. 6, 7:00 pm
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WHS choral concert:
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Dec. 10, 7:00 pm
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6th grade band/orchestra concert:
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Dec. 11, 7:00 pm
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7th grade band/choral/orchestra concert:
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Dec. 12, 7:00 pm
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WHS band concert:
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Dec. 13, 7:00 pm
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There will be a Music Boosters membership table in the PAC lobby at all concerts.
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Project Link Enrichment Activities:
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BASSETT ELEMENTARY PTA COMMUNICATIONS
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