Bulldogs Newsletter October 2, 2023
For the week of November 6, 2023
Issue #10
Note from the Principal
Hello Basswood families,
Please remember that there is no school on Tuesday, November 7, due to Election day! Tuesday is the big day to make your voice heard. Please vote on election day, November 7!
Building a Better Future, Phase II
Our Osseo Area Schools community is determining whether critical school building needs will be addressed. Make sure to get out and vote. You can vote until 8 p.m. at your election day voting location. This location can be found by entering your address at pollfinder.sos.mn.gov.
The one-question ballot focuses on critical school building needs with regard to safety, learning and space. If approved by voters, proposed projects would address districtwide needs, including for: schools in Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center, schools in the city of Osseo and surrounding area and schools in Maple Grove. This list of ten reasons why a bond referendum is being held is a helpful summary.
So what happens if the referendum fails?
- Projects to improve safety/security would not proceed.
- Crowded conditions and large class sizes would continue.
- Attendance boundary adjustments would be required at all levels to provide relief, which is estimated to move 6,000 students from their current schools.
- Learning spaces would continue to age and become less relevant.
- Inconsistent learning experiences would continue.
- Budget cuts would be required. Projected to be at least $31 million (approx. 300 jobs).
Please email BetterFuture@district279.org or call 763-391-8990 with any questions. Information is also available at district279.org/BetterFuture or via this overview video.
In partnership,
Steven Schwartz
Basswood Principal
PTO Turkey Bingo
PTO Turkey Bingo at Basswood is back! Mark your calendars for Friday, November 10! There will be food trucks starting at 5pm until 7:30pm and BINGO in the gym starting at 6pm until 8pm with lots of great prizes. A flyer went home this past Wednesday regarding all the details and how you can pre-order your BINGO cards. Can't wait to see everyone next Friday evening!
Student Picture Retake Day
Student Picture Retake day will be Tuesday, November 14. Students will have the opportunity take their picture again. Photographers will be at Basswood until noon.
We Scare Hunger Campaign
The Basswood Gives Back Student Leadership team sponsored the We Scare Hunger Food Collection Campaign this past week. As of today, we have a grand total of over 3000 items collected! We beat our goal of 2000 items. Way to go Basswood students, staff, and families! Thank you for your efforts to support the Basswood Community!
PTO Takeout Tuesday - Dinner is served!
Four Star Express
Four Star Express is a unique childcare and school readiness program that jump starts your child’s
skills for Kindergarten. The purpose is to provide a cooperative and developmentally appropriate
child care experience that supports the early learning needs of four-year-old children in a school setting.
Students must be 4-years-old by September 1, 2024, to be eligible. Registration starts in early January and is limited to 20 students per class section. Openings are filled on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Visit for Four Start Express website at www.FourStarExpress279.org or call 763-585-7281 for more information.
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...
- November 7: No School / Election day
- November 7: Takeout Tuesday at Noodles in Maple Grove 4pm to 8pm
- November 10: School Spirit Day: Wear Red, White, & Blue Day in honor of Veteran's Day
- November 10: PTO Turkey Bingo Family Event 5pm to 8pm
Coming Up at Basswood...
- November 14: Re-Take Student Picture Day
- November 16: PTO Meeting 6:30pm
- November 22: School Spirit Day: Flannel Day
- November 23 & 24: No School / Thanksgiving Holiday
Good to Know...
Will your student be absent from school for an extend amout of time?
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!
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!
TAG (Talent Development, Academic Challenge, & Gifted Support)
Talent Development, Academic Challenge and Gifted Support (TAG) services are available to Basswood students in 3rd through 5th grade to strengthen interests, extend grade-level content, and apply skills and concepts in authentic ways.
To learn more about TAG services, please click on Basswood TAG Services - Community letter. Basswood TAG Services - Community letter.
phone: 763-494-3858