Bulldogs Newsletter October 2, 2023
For the week of November 13, 2023
Issue #11
Note from the Principal
Hello Basswood families,
The results are in: Osseo Area Schools voters have approved Building a Better Future, Phase II, which enables our district to address critical school building needs for safety, learning and space. Specifically, 61.36% voted yes (7,415 votes) and 38.64% voted no (4,669 votes).
“We’re so thankful for a supportive community. Our schools will now have learning environments that enable our scholars to best succeed and achieve their dreams,” said Supt. Dr. Kim Hiel. “Additionally, the strategic plan that we worked together to create can be fully realized because of our community’s investment.”
The Building a Better Future, Phase II plan was created using multiple years of in-depth research from various study groups that involved students, staff, parents/caregivers and community members. Their work revealed critical school building needs, including: safety/security needs, teaching and learning needs, and space needs with regard to programming and current and predicted population growth.
This final phase of Building a Better Future meets the overall needs of our schools for the foreseeable future – equipping students with what they need to succeed both today and for many years to come.
I am very thankful for this community's commitment to our schools. Thank you for your support of the work we are doing at Basswood and throughout the Osseo Area Schools.
With gratitude,
Steven Schwartz
Basswood Principal
PTO Turkey Bingo
PTO Turkey Bingo at Basswood is TONIGHT! 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. We hope to see you this evening!
Student Picture Retake Day
Student Picture Retake day will be Tuesday, November 14. Students who were absent or that would like to retake their picture will have the opportunity take their picture again. Photographers will be at Basswood until noon. If you haven't viewed your students picture that was taken on October 5, instructions are below.
Lost and Found
Our Lost and Found bin is overflowing! Items will be displayed on tables starting on Monday and will continue through Friday. Please stop in to see if any of the items belong to your child(ren). Any items left on the tables after Friday will be donated.
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 14: Re-Take Student Picture Day
- November 16: PTO Meeting 6:30pm
Coming Up at Basswood...
- 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!
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