Bulldogs Newsletter October 2, 2023
For the week of November 27, 2023
Issue #13
Reminder: No School on Friday, December 1
Note from the Principal
Hello Basswood families,
When we return to school on November 27th, the forecast is calling for 20's in the morning and afternoon highs in the 30's. It looks like winter is on the way. At Basswood and all district schools, students will go outside for recess unless the temperature is -5 degrees or colder. Please help your child develop a pattern of bringing warm clothing to school daily.
To reduce lost winter clothing, I encourage you to help your children create a system of storing their hat and gloves in a sleeve of their coat. Writing names on winter clothing also helps with identifying lost items too. I hope we can work together to keep our students comfortable outside this winter.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Steven Schwartz
Basswood Principal
PTO Basswood Bash - Save the Date!
Join Basswood Elementary Community parents as they have a fun filled night at Pints & Paddles in Maple Grove on Friday, January 26, from 6pm to 10pm. You will be able to:
- bid on silent auction items from local businesses and BW student projects
- show off your pickleball skills
- indulge on a tasty taco bar
- show off your dance moves with music starting at 8pm
Tickets can be purchased for $40 starting December 1.
Mark your calendar!
Volunteering at Basswood
We love our volunteers at Basswood. If you would like to join the team, please complete the volunteer application to get started.
Are you interested in serving on an advisory group for the Osseo Area Schools. We are seeking a few Basswood community members to serve on the District Planning Advisory Council (DPAC). This advisory group meets one evening a month to help influence the future of the Osseo Area Schools. Additional information can be found on the DPAC webpage.
This week at Basswood...
- December 1: No School
Coming Up at Basswood...
- December 4: First day of Trimester II
- December 13: Report Cards available in ParentVUE
Good to Know...
Will your student be absent from school for vacation?
If you are planning a family vacation or just time away from school, please remember to call your student's absence into the attendance line. You can call 763-494-3858 and press 1 to leave a message with your student's name, student's teacher, reason for absence, and dates that your student will be gone. We really appreciate your assistance!
Do you know what time you can drop your student off in the morning ?
First bell rings at 8:40am letting students into the school. Second bell rings at 8:50am letting students know they should be in their classroom ready to start the day! At 8:50am, the front doors are shut and student will need to come through the office to get a late pass.
Did you know Basswood has afternoon preschool for 4 year olds?
Early Childhood Family Education is offering a preschool class on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons at 12:50pm to 3:20pm at Basswood. Call ECFE at 763-391-8777 for more information!
phone: 763-494-3858