Bassett Blast - September 2, 2018

We are getting ready to kick-off another year of Totally Awesome Tuesdays at Bassett! Totally Awesome Tuesdays are intended to promote positive behaviors.

We encourage students to follow the Big 3: Be Safe, Be Responsible, Be Respectful by focusing on specific IB attitudes and learner profile attributes each month. During September we will focus on Knowledgeable and Enthusiasm .

Assembly on FRIDAY

Students will attend our first Totally Awesome Tuesday assembly of the year on Friday, September 7 . Yes, that's right, on Friday, so that we may welcome some very special guests to Bassett to demonstrate Enthusiasm.

Everyone is encouraged to wear the Totally Awesome Tuesday t-shirt, Bassett or Westlake spirit wear, or any green shirt on Friday, September 7 .

More information is in our IB Newsletter. If you have questions, please contact our IB coordinator, Mrs. Wadden, at [email protected].

MAP (Measures of Academic Progress)

Beginning this week, students in all grades will be taking MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) assessments. MAP measures where your child's learning is at this point in the school year, and will be used to track progress throughout the year.

We will do MAP assessments three times during the 2018-19 school year: fall, winter, and spring. If you have questions, please contact your child's teacher.

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.

Your form will be kept on file and your child will be contacted to select a book for the library in the month of the birthday or special event. If you have questions, please contact our media specialist, Ms. Craven, at [email protected].

International Dot Day

We will celebrate International Dot Day on Friday, September 14. International Dot Day is intended to help students explore creativity, commitment, reflection, perspective, open-mindedness, goal-setting, risk-taking, and confidence. Learn more here. Information about the book, The Dot, by Peter H. Reynolds is here.

Everyone is encouraged to wear dot attire on Friday, September 14, such as polka dot shirts, shorts, socks, or hats.

If you are interested in ordering a Dot Day t-shirt, click here.

Read more here about how we will celebrate International Dot Day at Bassett. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Laurenty at

[email protected].

Message from our School Counselor

It is my sincere honor to introduce to you to the

Jones family. Many of our Bassett students and parents already know the Jones family and have a special place in their hearts for Trevor, Jen, and their children.

I'd like to take this opportunity to highlight them and allow you to learn more about this special family. Read more here.

Mrs. Haworth

[email protected]

Announcements from Last Week

If you need to refer to my announcements about attendance policy, the 24-hour attendance line, planned absence request, and birthdays, they are here and posted in the Quick Links area of the Blast in Principal's Announcements .

Jim Sanfilippo

[email protected]

FROM THE PTA PRESIDENT

Announcements from Jenn Richards

Dear Bassett Families,

We had a great turnout at our Coffee Meet-Up on Friday. It was great talking to everyone and meeting new families. If you weren't able to make it, we will be doing it again! Our next Coffee Meet-Up will be Tuesday, September 25, 8:00-9:30 am.

PTA Meeting is Sept. 6

Our first PTA meeting of the year is Thursday, September 6 at 7:00 pm in the Bassett library. Come learn more about upcoming PTA and school events and meet other parents!

Why do we have Direct Donation?

Bassett PTA raises funds to enrich the educational experience of our children at Bassett Elementary. While we do have various fundraising opportunities throughout the year, with Direct Donation, 100% of the funds stay at Bassett.

If you are interested in making a Direct Donation, please send in a check payable to Bassett PTA in an envelope labeled Direct Donation (or fill out the Direct Donation portion of the Membership form when you join PTA).

Have you joined Bassett PTA?

Joining Bassett PTA is a great way to support your children's education! Membership is only $10 per person!

On our Membership form and Cheddar Up website, you can join Bassett PTA, make a Direct Donation (see above), and indicate your volunteer interests.

Library Volunteers

We have a few classes that are still in need of 1-2 parent volunteers during library:

DeCoste:	Mondays, 1:35-2:05 pm
Neimeister:	Thursdays, 12:00-12:30 pm
Obral:	Thursdays, 1:05-1:35 pm
House:	Fridays, 8:50-9:20 am
Diso/Morris:	Fridays, 1:05-1:35 pm

If you would like to volunteer, please contact our library volunteer coordinator, Michelle Shapiro, at

[email protected] as soon as possible.

Bassett PTA Shout Outs

Each week I will end my message with Shout Outs. Thank you so much to:

Everyone who attended the Coffee Meet-Up

Kate Bir for purchasing Goldfish and water so the kindergartners could practice using the lunch line at Kindergarten Orientation.

Jennifer Orley and Marie Robbins for coordinating our Summer Reading, Math, and Typing program and celebration.

Michelle Shapiro for organizing the Library Volunteers.

Marti Callahan and Amanda Miller for their amazing work on Facebook, the Bassett Blast, and Remind.

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

Jenn Richards

[email protected]

SUMMER READING, MATH AND TYPING UPDATE

Congratulations to all our students who completed Bassett's Summer Reading, Math and Typing programs! We are so proud of all their hard work during summer.

98 students completed the Summer Reading program; 89 students completed the Summer Math program; 33 students completed the Summer Typing program. 86 students completed Reading and Math; 30 students completed Reading, Math, and Typing. Great job!

On Friday, August 31, students were recognized by Mr. Sanfilippo and rewarded with a small prize and popsicle treat. In November students who completed the Summer Reading program will receive a voucher for the purchase of one book at the Book Fair.

Thank you for everyone who helped to make the Bassett Summer Reading, Math, and Typing programs happen! Thank you, parents, for encouraging your children to participate!

Jennifer Orley & Marie Robbins

Bassett PTA's Summer Reading, Math, and Typing Coordinators

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!

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 [email protected] .

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.

If you have questions, please contact Maureen Spring at [email protected] or Julie Meno at [email protected]. Additional details can be found on Ohio PTAs' Reflections website.

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.

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.

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 flyer is here.
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.