Bulldogs Newsletter October 2, 2023
For the weeks of April 15, 2024
Issue #30
Friday, April 19 - At Home Learning Day!!
Note from the Principal
Dear Basswood Families,
This week Ethen and Maren, fifth grade student leaders from Basswood Elementary, are bringing school supplies to students from Sasabe, Mexico. Yesterday, they had a chance to meet the children from Sasabe at the boarder where they enjoyed a treat together, and played musical chairs. The children from Sasabe received backpacks filled with school supplies to bring to their homes. The Basswood community has given generously to this project. Thank you!
MCA TESTING: This week MCA testing begins. Please help your children have a positive testing experience by ensuring they get enough sleep and eat a good breakfast on testing days. Also, please avoid scheduling appointments on testing days. Thank you!
In Partnership,
Steven Schwartz
Basswood Principal
Social-Emotional Learning and Support
mySAEBRS Student Survey
Throughout the Osseo Area Schools we use a student survey to help us know which students may be in need of social-emotional supports. This month students in grades 2-5 will take the mySAEBRS assessment. The mySAEBRS assessment, which stands for Minnesota Student Academic Behavioral Rating Scales, is student self-evaluation. It provides valuable insights into areas such as social skills, emotional well-being, and behavioral strengths and challenges. This assessment helps us gain a more comprehensive understanding of your child's needs, allowing us to better support their growth and development. For more information about assessment items and questions asked click here. If you would like to opt your child out of this assessment, please complete the Parent/Guardian Refusal for Student Participation in Districtwide Assessments/Testing.
Student Placement Form for 2024-25 School Year
This is the time of year when we begin thinking about next year’s classroom placement. Several variables are taken into consideration to create a balanced classroom that will meet student needs. If you feel there are any unique factors the school may not know about your student or if you'd like your student separated from another student(s), please complete the yellow form that went home last week and return this form to the Basswood office. If you need another Student Placement Form, please call the BW office at 763-494-3858. Forms are due by April 30.
Basswood PTO Carnival Coming Soon!
Basswood 5th grade Career Day
We will be having our annual 5th grade career fair on Friday, May 17th, 10am to 12:30pm in our Media Center. The purpose of the career fair is to expose our 5th grade students to a variety of careers and hear about people’s experiences and education levels. This gives the students a chance to start setting educational and career goals and practice their interviewing skills. A flyer went home to families this past Wednesday. You can reach out to Amy Paton, our school counselor, at patona@district279.org with your questions.
4th grade Recorder Concert - DATE CHANGE
Please note that the Basswood School Calendar that was handed out at the beginning of this school year has the 4th grade Recorder Concert on the wrong date. The 4th grade Recorder Concert will take place on Wednesday, May 8, at 6:30pm. Thank you!
Last Chance to Get your 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 April 14, 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...
- April 16: 5th grade Reading MCA testing
- April 17: 4th grade Reading MCA testing
- April 18: 3rd grade Reading MCA testing
- April 19: Remote at Home Learning Day for Students
Coming Up at Basswood...
- April 22: Spirit day - Earth Day!
- April 23: 4th grade Math MCA testing
- April 24: 5th grade Math MCA testing
- April 24: Evacuation Drill 1:10pm
- April 24: Kindergarten Spring Fling Celebration 6:30pm
- April 25: 3rd grade Math MCA testing
- April 26: Spirit day - Basswood Gear!
- April 26: PTO School Carnival 5:30-8:30pm
- April 30: 5th grade Band Concert 6:30pm at OMS
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