Bulldogs Newsletter October 2, 2023

Mark your calendar for the Student Asynchronous Remote Learning day on Friday, January 12. Students will be taking their learning devices (iPad/Chromebook) home with them on Thursday so they are able to do school work at home on Friday, January 12.

Hello Basswood families,

It has been great to welcome everyone back this week. After each break we take some time to reinforce the behavior expectations at Basswood. The students call them the Basswood Bs and they are as follows:

~ Be Safe

~ Be Respectful

~ Be Responsible

and always Be Kind.

Our students have been reminded of the expectations for all the areas of the school. At Basswood we have common language and common expectations. This week the students reviewed what it means to follow the Basswood B's in each of the areas of the school. Take a minute to ask your child(ren) about the Basswood Bs, they should be able to tell you all about them.

In partnership,

Steven Schwartz

Basswood Principal

Do you like to help young learners? Would you like to work where you kids go to school? Basswood is hiring!

There are a number of staff members that also have students enrolled at Basswood. If this sounds interesting to you, please consider the following open positions:

Special Education Support: Staff member to work with individuals and small groups of students to support academic, social-emotional, and functional skills (6.5 Hours per day; benefit eligible).

Due Process Administrative Support: This position requires administrative skills including, scheduling, attention to detail, strong communication and technology skills. Additional responsibilities include 2 hours of daily student support (6.5 hours per day / benefit eligible)

English Language Support / Lunch and Recess Supervision: Support young students that are gaining English Language skills by working with them individually and in small groups. Three hours of this position includes supervising lunch and recess daily. (6.5 hours daily / benefit eligible).

To learn more: https://www.district279.org/careers/job-openings

Questions: Call 763 494 3858

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 by clicking here: https://sites.google.com/view/basswoodpto/eventscalendar

Mark your calendar!

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.

• January 9: 5th grade Band Concert/8pm at OMS
• January 11: School Spirit Day: Blizzard Day/Wear white, blue, sparkles, or whatever makes you feel clear, crisp, shimmery, and shiny.
  
• January 12: Remote Learning Day/At home day for students

• January 15: No School/Martin Luther King Jr Holiday
• January 15-20: PTO Medallion Hunt (Flyer coming out soon!)

• January 18: PTO Meeting/6:30pm
• January 19: 5th grade D.A.R.E. Graduation/10am
• January 23: 5th grade Orchestra Concert/6:30pm at OMS
• January 26: School Spirit Day: Wear your college gear!
• January 26: PTO Basswood Bash/6pm
  

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!

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!

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.

Yes! You will be able to follow us on Facebook. Our first posts went live on September 5th. Please note that we are moving away from Twitter (@BWPrincipal279) for Basswood social media. Click here below to follow us.