March 6, 2016
BASSETT
ELEMENTARY
Main Phone:
440.835.6330
Attendance:
440.835.6331
CALENDAR
Tuesday, Mar. 8:
2:30-3:30 pm: Garden
Club
Wednesday, Mar. 9:
2:30-3:30 pm: Book Club
Thursday, Mar. 10:
9:15 am: 1st grade field
trip to Cleveland Museum
of Art
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Mr. Sanfilippo's Announcements
Congratulations Mrs. Lozada!
Congratulations to Mrs. Lozada and her family on the arrival
of Elyssia Grace who was born on March 1! Mrs. Lozada is one of
our 2nd grade teachers.
Congratulations Mrs. Pace!
Congratulations to Mrs. Pace and her family on the arrival
of Cassidy Lynn who was born on February 22! Mrs. Pace is our
school psychologist.
Upcoming Music Programs
We have music programs coming up for 1st grade and 3rd grade:
1st grade:
Friday, Mar. 11:
Young Authors' rough
draft due
Mar. 14-16:
2nd grade testing: CogAT
Monday, Mar. 14:
Final deadline to order
Bassett Yearbook
Tuesday, Mar. 15:
2:30-3:30 pm: Garden
Club
Wednesday, Mar. 16:
2:30-3:45 pm: Book Club
(last day)
Friday, Mar. 18:
8:30 am: 2nd grade Wax
Museum
3rd grade:
"Seussical the Musical Jr."
Wednesday, March 23, 1:15 pm
(The performance for the school is at 9 am.)
"Schoolhouse Rock Jr."
Thursday, April 28, 1:15 pm
(The performance for the school is at 9 am.)
PLEASE NOTE: This date has changed from
what you were told previously - April 28 is the
new date!
If you have questions, please contact our music teacher, Mrs.
Schillinger at schillinger@wlake.org.
2016-17 Kindergarten Registration
If you have a child going to kindergarten in 2016-17, registration
appointments begin this week at the Parkside Building, 24525
Hilliard Blvd. If you don't know your appointment time, or you have
not yet scheduled your appointment, please contact the registrar's
office at 440.250.1270. More information about the kindergarten
registration process is
at wlake.org/RegistrationOnline/Pages/default.aspx.
6:00 pm: Dollars for
Scholars (WHS)
Tuesday, Mar. 22:
2:30-3:30 pm: Garden
Club
Wednesday, Mar. 23:
1:15 pm: 1st grade music
program (Seussical the
Musical Jr.)
End of 3rd quarter
Thursday, Mar. 24:
NO SCHOOL (staff work
day)
Mar. 25-April 3:
NO SCHOOL (spring
break)
Monday, April 4:
School resumes
Download the calendar to
see more dates
Yearbook Orders
If you did not already order a Bassett yearbook, Monday, March 14
is the final order deadline. To place an order, go
to ripchostudio.com/YB_Order1.htm. Use the password: bassett21.
If you are not sure if you already ordered a yearbook, please
contact Ripcho Studio at 216.631.0664.
Lost & Found
Our Lost & Found is getting full again! The Lost & Found table is
set up in the front hallway through Wednesday, March 23. If you
are missing items, please remind your child to check the Lost &
Found. After March 23, unclaimed items will be donated.
Totally Awesome Tuesday Update
Congratulations to students who were recognized at our March 1
Totally Awesome Tuesday breakfast for exceptional effort in being
open-minded, being risk-takers, and showing tolerance. The list of
students is here. Great job!
During March, we are focusing on the learner profile
attribute: BALANCED and the IB attitude: COMMITMENT.

Balanced: Students will understand the importance of intellectual,
physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for
themselves and others.

Commitment: Students should be encouraged to show
commitment to their own learning, to persevere and show selfdiscipline and responsibility. Commitment to school-work, chores,
sports, and other responsibilities should be acknowledged.
QUICK LINKS
Bassett Arrival/Dismissal
Procedures & Map
Bassett Calendar
Bassett Elementary
Homepage
Book Club
Communications
Counseling Connection
-March Newsletter
Dollars for Scholars
If you have questions, please contact our IB coordinator, Mrs.
Wadden at waddend@wlake.org. Our next Totally Awesome
Tuesday is April 12.
Counseling Connection Newsletter
The March issue of our Counseling Connection Newsletter provides
information on how you can encourage your child to understand,
develop, and demonstrate BALANCED and COMMITMENT. If you
have questions, please contact our Counseling Intern, Mrs. Franklin
at franklina@wlake.org.
Garden Club
In Honor of Isaac
IB PYP
Kindergarten Registration
(2016-17)
Mr. Sanfilippo
sanfilippo@wlake.org
Lunch
-March Menu
-EZ Pay
Music Programs (1st &
3rd grade concerts)
Planned Absence
Request Form
Student Council Meetings
Testing
-CogAT (2nd grade)
Updating Your Contact
Information
Young Authors' Program
-Information & Timeline
-Rough Draft Checklist
FROM THE PTA PRESIDENT
Diane Jordanger's Announcements
Dear Bassett Families,
Thank you to all who came to our PTA meeting Thursday
evening. It is always helpful and informative to gather and discuss
all that is going on at Bassett and within the district.
PTA Star Player
Our star player this month is Elaine Alramahi. Elaine has taken
Book Club to an exciting level this year by introducing all new
books for each grade level with magic as the theme. It has been
well received by all. Thank you Elaine for all you do for our
students, and for introducing them to a magical new world!
Please be sure to take time to read through the blast thoroughly so
you don't miss anything!
Cold & Flu Letter
Returning to School After
an Illness
Diane Jordanger
djordanger@icloud.com
Westlake City Schools'
Health Website
YOUNG AUTHORS' PROGRAM
Westlake City Schools
Rough Draft due by March 11
Westlake City Schools
Calendars:
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
If your child is participating in Bassett's Young Authors' Program,
the rough draft is due by Friday, March 11. The rough draft
checklist is here; the information letter & timeline is here.
If you have questions, please contact Jessica Kim
at jessicastraka@aol.com.
Westlake City Schools
Elementary
Parent/Student Handbook
Westlake City Schools
Flyer Connection
Westlake City Schools
Strategic Planning
Committee
Westlake City Schools
YouTube Channel
DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS
March 18, 6:00 pm, WHS
It's the Westlake High School Seniors vs.
Westlake Staff in this very special basketball
game presented by Westlake Council of PTAs.
Doors open at 6:00 pm; game time is 7:00 pm.
Bring the whole family for this fun-filled event! In addition to the
game, there will be raffle drawings (including one for a $1000 cash
Westlake Demons
Athletic Boosters
Westlake Music Boosters
Connecting for Kids
Westlake Porter Public
Library
Westlake Recreation
Department
Community Events
STAY
CONNECTED
prize), children's activities, concessions and more! Dollars for
Scholars provides a Scholarship Fund for Westlake Graduating
Seniors.
Raffle Donations due by March 11
Donations for our raffle baskets are needed! Any items you are able
to donate such as gift cards, candy, sports items, cosmetic/skin
care products, etc. are great. We will put together gift baskets such
as Sports Fan, Movie Night, Sweet Tooth, etc. Please contact
Cheryl McBride at cherylmcbride815@yahoo.com with donations.
All donations are due by Friday, March 11.
Volunteers
Parent volunteers are needed! If you are able to volunteer for a shift
to help the day run smoothly, click here to sign up.
Get Your Tickets!
To purchase pre-sale tickets, please contact Christine Brown
at brownienfd@hotmail.com or Delicia Ostrowski
at delicia.ostrowski@yahoo.com. Game tickets are $5.00 pre-sale
($6.00 at the door). Cash prize raffle tickets are $5.00.
Facebook
Bassett PTA
Westlake City Schools
BIG KID RESALE
Westlake Council of PTAs
March 12, 8:00 am-Noon
Westlake High School
Twitter
Follow Bassett PTA
@BassettPTA
Follow Westlake City
School District
@WestlakeSchools
ABOUT THE
BASSETT BLAST
Blast Questions
Blast Sign Up
Come to the Big Kid Resale to shop for
gently used clothing (sizes 5T-juniors),
shoes, toys, games books, sports
equipment, music equipment, furniture and more! Admission is $5
from 8:00-9:00 am and $1 from 9:00 am-Noon. The flyer is here.
This event is sponsored by Holly Lane Elementary PTA.
BOOK FAIR AT BARNES & NOBLE
To benefit Lee Burneson Middle School
March 23, 9:00 am-9:00 pm
Shop at Barnes and Noble at Crocker Park on Wednesday, March
23, 9:00 am-9:00 pm to help Lee Burneson Middle School obtain
new resources for its library! Present this voucher at time of
purchase; a portion of your purchase will benefit Lee Burneson
Middle School's library.
If you cannot shop in-person on March 23, you can shop online at
bn.com/bookfairs March 23-27. Enter book fair ID 11766144 at
checkout. Thank you for your support! The flyer is here.
WESTLAKE LOCAL BUSINESS &
VENDOR FAIR
April 9, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Westlake High School
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
the Westlake High School Rotunda. Shop local! Support Westlake!
The flyer is here.
If you are a local brick and mortar business owner or a home-based
business vendor and would like to meet the community and
introduce your business, please contact Dawn Evans
at devansbk@gmail.com for more information and to reserve a
space.
FROM THE DISTRICT
State of the City/State of the Schools:
March 16
Please join us for a Combined Community Update on Wednesday,
March 16 at 6:30 pm at the Westlake Schools Performing Arts
Center. Westlake Mayor, Dennis Clough will present a State of the
City address and Superintendent, Geoff Palmer and
CFO/Treasurer, Mark Pepera will present a State of the Schools
address.
Flyer Connection
Here are links to flyers posted on the Westlake City Schools' Flyer
Connection:

Westlake Baseball League (co-ed T-ball & boys baseball)
registration is going on now. Register by March 31.

Let's Hit It Out of the Park - an event to raise funds for the
installation of outdoor batting cages for Westlake - March
11, St. Demetrios

Westlake Soccer Association registration for spring is going
on now

Northeast Ohio Food Allergy Network presents, "Living
Your Best Life With Food Allergies" - March 8, St. John's
Medical Center, 7pm

Westlake Jazz Festival - March 17, Westlake Schools PAC

Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by Westlake Town Criers March 19

Olmsted Performing Arts presents "Beauty and the Beast
Jr." at Parma Snow Library - March 18-20

31st Annual Green & White Revue talent show is April 8 &
9 at the Westlake Schools Performing Arts Center

'Strike it Big for Milestones' bowling extravaganza in
support of Milestones Autism Resources - April 10

Milestones Autism Resources information flyer

Dover Elementary's Schwan's Frozen Foods Fundraiser order by April 15

Dover Elementary's Family Getaway & Fundraiser at
Kalahari - June 9

HER Ideas in Motion STEM Workshops at Cuyahoga
Valley Career Center

Cuyahoga Valley Career Center Summer Camps
Project Link Enrichment Programs:

Progress with Chess - starts April 14

Creative Artisans Art Enrichment - spring sessions start
April 5 & 7

Yoga for Kids in K-4 - starts April 5

Lifetime Karate: Ages 7-adult - spring session 1 starts week
of March 7; spring session 2 starts week of April 25

KidzArt - winter session 2 starts March 8; spring session
starts May 3
WESTLAKE RECREATION CENTER
March Madness 3 on 3 Youth
Tournament
For Boys & Girls in grades 3-8:
March 15 (girls)
March 19 (boys)
Westlake Recreation Center's annual March Madness 3 on 3 Youth
Basketball Tournament is Tuesday, March 15 for girls and
Saturday, March 19 for boys. This tournament is open to any boys
and girls in grades 3 thru 8. The teams will compete in the
following age divisions: 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, & 7th/8th.
Click here for more information. Deadline to register is March 10. If
you have questions please contact Jim Dispirito at 440-617-4420.
WESTLAKE PORTER PUBLIC
LIBRARY
Westlake Porter Public Library offers many programs for
children. The Youth Services Calendar for March 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.
March Programs
Executive Function 101:
Why it is Important and How
you Can Help your Child
Tuesday, March 8 at 7:00 pm
Emerson Elementary School,
13439 Clifton Blvd, Lakewood
More information is here.
Ohio's New Assessments:
What is Required and What
Accommodations will be
Available?
Saturday, March 12, 2:00 pm
Westlake Porter Public Library,
Porter Room
More information is here.
Click here for the flyer that includes all programs through March. To
register for programs, go to connectingforkids.org/register, call 440250-5563, or email info@connectingforkids.org.
BASSETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
An IB World School
A Community of 21st Century Learners
Caring ♦ Open-minded ♦ Principled
Communicator ♦ Risk-taker ♦ Inquirer ♦ Thinker
Reflective ♦ Balanced ♦ Knowledgeable