Bulldogs Newsletter October 2, 2023
For the week of February 26, 2024
Issue #24
Note from the Principal
Dear Basswood Families,
There is a lot of information in this issue. In addition to what is below, I want to highlight two things for our community:
ELECTION DAY: On March 5th Basswood will be serving as a polling place. Please note that there will be increased traffic and more visitors at the front of the building. Voting will take place in the gyms. Visitors will be supervised and will be kept separate from our student body.
LOST & FOUND: The lost and found will be donated March 1st at the end of the day. Please be sure to stop in an check for any lost items next week.
Thank you,
Steven Schwartz
Basswood Principal
Basswood Read-A-Thon 2024
We are in our last week of the Read-A-Thon! We need everyone's minutes to help reach our goal of 500,000 minutes. Signed reading envelopes are due at school on Monday, March 4. A flyer went home this past Wednesday with all the details.
Basswood's Trail Tales
Hike the snowy trail behind Basswood Elementary while you read this wintry story. All Basswood families and neighbors are invited to enjoy this outdoor experience. Follow the path near the blue playground. The trail does not have lights so please plan accordingly. Trail Tales runs through Thursday, February 29, starting at 3:30pm to dusk on school days and morning to dusk on weekends.
Basswood PTO - Math & Science Night
You are invited to attend Math & Science Night at Basswood Elementary on Tuesday, March 12, starting at 6pm until 8pm. Hands-on math and science activities for students and families. Fun for all ages!
Volunteers are needed to make this event successful. Please sign up if you are able to help:
Basswood Yearbooks for the 2023-24 School Year
Kemmetmueller Photography is the district's new vendor for school pictures and for the Basswood yearbook. New this year: The 2023-2024 Basswood yearbook will now be available to purchase. The yearbook is $10 and on sale now. Follow the link to order your 2023-24 yearbook by March 31, 2024: Yearbook Market
If you would like to donate a yearbook, select "Donate" at the top of the website page. Yearbooks will be delivered to Basswood and sent home the last weeks of school.
Please note: Each student will receive a complimentary Grade Year-End Memory Booklet which will include photos of your students class and their grade level, staff photos, and an autograph page. It will not include other grade level photos or candid pictures.
Please reach out to the Basswood office with questions at 763-494-3858.
This Week at Basswood...
- February 28: Lockdown Drill
- February 29: Spirit Day - "Out of this World" day in honor of Leap Year!
Coming Up at Basswood...
- March 5: Primary Presidential Election at Basswood
- March 8: No School / Report Card Marking Day
- March 11: First day of Trimester III
- March 12: Math & Science Night - PTO Sponsored 6-8pm
- March 21: PTO Meeting 6:30-8pm
- March 25-29: Spring Break
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!
What if I have a missed call from Basswood?
Basswood staff is required to leave a voicemail if you do not answer your phone when we call. Please check your voicemail before calling Basswood back. Thank you!
How can I find out more about Basswood's PTO?
Every parent or guardian of enrolled students of Basswood Elementary is an automatic member of the PTO. We encourage you to join one of our next general meetings - or just send us a note if you have a question. You can find more information on our PTO website: https://sites.google.com/view/basswoodpto/home?authuser=1 or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BasswoodElementaryPto
Is your child signed up for an after school Community Ed class?
Our district Community Education department offers a variety of after school classes. If you do sign your student up for one of these classes, please remember to let your student's teacher know about the class and when your student needs to stay after school.
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.
phone: 763-494-3858