April 3, 2016
BASSETT
ELEMENTARY
Main Phone:
440.835.6330
Attendance:
440.835.6331
CALENDAR
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Mr. Sanfilippo's Announcements
Welcome back from Spring Break! There is a lot going on from
now until the end of the school year. Please be sure to read
your Blast each week and check the Bassett calendar (updated
every week) for date information.
Cleveland Indians Spirit Day - April 4
Monday, April 4:
School resumes
On Monday, April 4 our student council is sponsoring a Cleveland
Indians spirit day in celebration of the Cleveland Indians Home
Opener. Bring out your Indians gear!
Cleveland Indians spirit
day
Report Cards - April 8
April 4-8:
Artist in Residence Week
(during P.E. classes)
April 4-20:
Spring Gifted Referral
Period
Tuesday, April 5:
2:30-3:30 pm: Garden
Club
Thursday, April 7:
7:00 pm: Bassett PTA
meeting
Friday, April 8:
1:00 pm: "Elephant &
Piggie" play at
Bassett (for K-2 classes)
Report Cards go home
Monday, April 11:
3rd grade testing
(English Language Arts)
3rd quarter report cards will be sent home with students on Friday,
April 8.
Artist in Residence - April 4-8
This week is our Artist in Residence program at Bassett! We are
excited to welcome Yoga by The Hive Embodiment Education to
our physical education classes! Melissa Lopez, owner and principal
instructor, will lead students through various poses, stretches and
breathing techniques for increased body awareness, flexibility and
stress relief.
If you have questions, please contact our physical education
teacher, Mr. O'Doherty at odohertys@wlake.org, Christine Brown
at brownienfd@hotmail.com or Fawn Carson
at carsonbrent@sbcglobal.net. Thank you to our PTA for
sponsoring the Artist in Residence program!
Spring Gifted Referral Period
April 4-20
Twice a year, in the fall and spring, school districts are responsible
for identifying gifted learners in grades K-12 using criteria set forth
by the Ohio Department of Education. The spring referral period is
April 4-20. More information is here.
Tuesday, April 12:
Totally Awesome
Tuesday
4th grade testing
(English Language Arts)
2:30-3:30 pm: Garden
Club
Wednesday, April 13:
3rd grade testing
(English Language Arts)
Thursday, April 14:
4th grade testing (English
Language Arts)
Friday, April 15:
Young Authors' Final
Copy due
Last day to submit
"Seussical" DVD orders
7:00 pm: Restore & Relax
Yoga Event (Bassett
gym)
Elephant & Piggie Play - April 8
Our kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade students will attend a
performance of Elephant & Piggie's "We are in a Play!" in the
Bassett Gymnasium on Friday, April 8 at 1:00 pm. "We are in a
Play!" is based on the Elephant & Piggie books by Mo Willems. The
play will be performed by Brecksville Theater on the Square. Thank
you to our PTA for sponsoring this special event!
3rd & 4th Grade Testing
State testing for 3rd and 4th grade students begins the week of
April 11. A letter providing information about testing was sent home
and you can download it here. If you have questions, please
contact your child's teacher.
Totally Awesome Tuesday - April 12
Our next Totally Awesome Tuesday is April 12. We will recognize
students for exceptional effort in being BALANCED and showing
COMMITMENT during March. Please remind your child to wear the
Totally Awesome Tuesday t-shirt, Bassett or Westlake spirit wear,
or anything green on Tuesday, April 12.
Counseling Connection Newsletter
QUICK LINKS
During April, students will be introduced to the learner profile
attribute: PRINCIPLED and the IB attitude: INTEGRITY. The April
issue of our Counseling Connection Newsletter provides
information on how you can help your child understand and
demonstrate PRINCIPLED and INTEGRITY. If you have questions,
please contact our Counseling Intern, Mrs. Franklin
at franklina@wlake.org.
Bassett Arrival/Dismissal
Procedures & Map
Student Council Service Project
Download the calendar to
see more dates
Bassett Calendar
Bassett Elementary
Homepage
If you are doing any spring cleaning, please hang onto gently used
toys or books for our service project in May! Bassett's student
council voted to collect items to donate to a PreK-8 school in need
in Cleveland. Set aside any donations you may have and watch for
more information to come. Thank you for supporting our students!
Communications
Counseling Connection
-March Newsletter
-April Newsletter
Garden Club
Gifted Referral Info
-Referral Letter
-Referral Forms
IB PYP
Mr. Sanfilippo
sanfilippo@wlake.org
Kindergarten Registration
(2016-17)
Lunch
-April Menu
-EZ Pay
Music Programs
-Seussical DVD
-3rd Grade Program
Planned Absence
Request Form
FROM THE PTA PRESIDENT
Diane Jordanger's Announcements
Welcome Back! I hope everyone enjoyed Spring Break!
PTA Yoga Event - April 15
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! - To celebrate spring, we are excited
to invite parents and staff to our upcoming Restore and Relax PTA
Yoga Event hosted by Jennifer Yuhas, Certified & Registered Yoga
Teacher & Development Director at Inner Bliss Yoga Studio.
Student Council Meetings
Testing: 3rd & 4th grade
Updating Your Contact
Information
Young Authors' Program
-Information & Timeline
-Final Copy Guidelines
Cold & Flu Letter
Restore and Relax PTA Yoga Event
Friday, April 15, 7:00 pm, Bassett Gymnasium
Join us for a restorative yoga experience that focuses on
slowing it down, softening the edges and calming the mind
through gentle movements, attention to breath and
moments of stillness and quiet. The fee is $15 at the door
(you may donate more if you wish).
I am looking forward to this event! The world is a hectic place. I
believe this will prove to be a peaceful, rejuvenating and inspiring
event to all who attend. I truly hope to see you all there!
Returning to School After
an Illness
PTA Meeting - April 7
Westlake City Schools'
Health Website
Our PTA meeting is this Thursday, April 7 at 7:00 pm in the Bassett
Library. I'm looking forward to seeing you there and catching up!
Westlake City Schools
There are many fun and exciting events ahead of us. Please be
sure to read through the entire Blast so you don't miss out on
anything! Only 48 school days until SUMMER BREAK!
Westlake City Schools
Calendars:
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
Westlake City Schools
Elementary
Parent/Student Handbook
Westlake City Schools
Flyer Connection
Westlake City Schools
Strategic Planning
Committee
Westlake City Schools
YouTube Channel
Best,
Diane Jordanger
djordanger@icloud.com
REMINDERS
Seussical DVD Orders
1st grade's performance of "Seussical the Musical Jr." was
recorded by Westlake High School's WHBS TV station. DVDs are
available for purchase for $10 each. The order form is here. Orders
are due by Friday, April 15. Please make checks payable to Bassett
PTA.
Young Authors' Program
Westlake Demons
Athletic Boosters
Westlake Music Boosters
Connecting for Kids
Westlake Porter Public
Library
Westlake Recreation
Department
-Summer Gazette
STAY
CONNECTED
Facebook
Bassett PTA
If your child is participating in Bassett's Young Authors' program,
the Final Copy is due by Friday, April 15. Final Copy guidelines
were sent home in your child's Young Authors' envelope and are
available here. The Young Authors' Celebration is Wednesday,
April 27 at 8:15 am. If you have questions, please contact Jessica
Kim at jessicastraka@aol.com.
3rd Grade Music Program
Our 3rd grade students will perform "Schoolhouse Rock Jr." on
Thursday, April 28 at 1:15 pm in the Bassett Gymnasium. If you are
unable to attend at 1:15 pm, you are welcome to come at 9:00 am
when students perform the program for the school. If you have any
questions, please contact our music teacher, Mrs. Schillinger
at schillinger@wlake.org.
GREEN & WHITE REVUE
April 8 & 9
Westlake Schools PAC
Westlake Council of PTAs
The 31st Annual Green & White Revue talent show
is Friday, April 8 & Saturday, April 9 at 7:00 pm at
the Westlake Schools Performing Arts
Center, 27830 Hilliard Blvd. The show features students from
throughout the district performing a variety of acts, showcasing
many talents!
Twitter
Admission for the show is $8 at the door; children six and under are
free. For more information, visit greenandwhiterevue.com. The
Green & White Revue is sponsored by the Westlake High School
PTSA.
Westlake City Schools
Follow Bassett PTA
@BassettPTA
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School District
@WestlakeSchools
WESTLAKE COUNCIL OF PTAs
ABOUT THE
BASSETT BLAST
Going on now!
Blast Questions
Blast Sign Up
Spring Flower Fundraiser
In partnership with Dean's Greenhouse and
Nursery, Westlake Council of PTAs' Spring
Flower & Plant Sale is going on now online. We
hope we can count on your support through your
purchase of hanging baskets, container gardens, and gift
certificates!
Place your order by midnight on April 22. Order pick-up
is Thursday, May 5, 4:30-6:00 pm at Parkside, 24525 Hilliard Blvd.
Click here for more information and to start shopping! Thank you
for your support!
PTA FUNDRAISER EVENTS
Vendor Fair - April 9
Dover Elementary PTA is hosting its 1st Annual Westlake Local
Business and Vendor Fair on Saturday, April 9, 9:00 am-1:00 pm at
Westlake High School. Come out and shop to support local
business and Dover Elementary. There will be many fantastic raffle
prizes! Admission is $5; children 10 and under are free. The flyer
is here. If you have questions, please contact Dawn Evans
at devansbk@gmail.com.
WECPTA Spring Fling - April 9
Westlake Early Childhood PTA's Spring Fling fundraising event is
Saturday, April 9, 6:30-10:00 pm at Rue 254, 32025 Detroit Road.
Tickets are $20 per person. More information is here.
FROM THE DISTRICT
Cleveland Museum of Art Community
Day - April 10
Westlake High School Museum Ambassadors present: "Celebration
Tres Matisse" at the Cleveland Museum of Art Community Day on
Sunday, April 10, 1:00-4:00 pm. Families are invited to become part
of the art! Travel back in time to a celebration of flowers in Nice!
The flyer is here.
The Museum Ambassadors are eight Westlake High School AP Art
History and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
students. They are involved in a two-year Museum Ambassador
program with the Cleveland Museum of Art. Read more here.
Flyer Connection
Here are links to flyers posted on the Westlake City Schools' Flyer
Connection:

Westlake Community Night at the Lake Erie Crushers May 17

Registration is going on now for Westlake Girls Softball
(grades K-12)

Westlake Volleyball Camp for grades 4-8

Healthy Kids Running Series at Westlake Recreation
Center: April 10, 17, 24 and May 1 & 8

Westlake Early Childhood PTA's Kiddie Kloset - April 23,
8:00 am-noon at WHS

LBMS & WHS Science Olympiad teams and Easter Seals
are collecting clothing, blankets, towels, shoes, purses, and
stuffed animals - April 16 at LBMS

Westlake High School's Leadership Challenge is
sponsoring a plastic bag recycling program

Family Safety & Wellness Fair at Westlake Recreation
Center - May 21. Sponsored by St. John Medical Center.

'Strike it Big for Milestones' bowling extravaganza in
support of Milestones Autism Resources - April 10

Milestones Autism Resources information flyer

True North Cultural Arts summer camps

Fit by Five Preschool summer camp

Dover Elementary's Family Getaway & Fundraiser at
Kalahari - June 9
Project Link Programs:

Community Education Brochure for spring and summer

Camp Link Summer Camp

Adapted Jazzercise - spring session 1 starts April 5

Spring Adapted Jazzercise promotions

Creative Artisans Art Enrichment - spring sessions start
April 5 & 7

Creative Artisans Art Enrichment - summer sessions

Yoga for Kids in K-4 - starts April 6

Parkside Planetarium program for children ages 4-5 and
their parents: April 13

Progress with Chess - starts April 14

Lifetime Karate: Ages 7-adult - spring session 2 starts week
of April 25

French Adventures for grades K-4 - starts April 28

KidzArt - spring session starts May 3
WESTLAKE PORTER PUBLIC
LIBRARY
Westlake Porter Public Library offers
many programs for children. The Youth
Services Calendar for April is here.
CONNECTING FOR KIDS
Connecting for Kids offers education and support
for families with questions or concerns about their
child, with a focus on children birth through age
12. A formal diagnosis, such as an autism
spectrum disorder or ADHD, is not required to
receive information or participate in Connecting for
Kids' programs. Find out more at connectingforkids.org.
April Programs
Meet and Greet
Thursday April 14, 6:30-8:30 pm
Don Umerley Civic Center
21016 Hilliard Blvd.
More information
Fine Motor & Sensory
Consult
Saturday, April 16, 10:00 am-12pm
Westlake Porter Public Library
More information
How Visual Skills Impact
Learning and Attention
Tuesday, April 26, 7:00 pm
Westlake Porter Public Library
More information
To register for programs, go to connectingforkids.org/register, call
440-250-5563, or email info@connectingforkids.org.
BASSETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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