Bulldogs Newsletter October 2, 2023
Hello Basswood families,
We had a big week at Basswood! I hope you heard a lot of talk yesterday about the Basswood Masked Singer Extravaganza. We sure had a lot of fun together celebrating our community and the ongoing support we receive at Basswood. We were delighted to have Dr. Kim Hiel, Osseo Area Schools Superintendent, visit yesterday to perform and dance with our students.
Office Team Update: This week Mrs. Kennedy will begin a medical leave of absence and she will be out of the office through November. While she is taking care of herself, she will not be available by phone or email. During her absence, I ask that you direct communications directly to me. We will all miss her while she is gone, but she will be zipping through the Basswood hallways before we know it.
Social Emotional Supports: (Repeat)
In the Osseo Area Schools, students in grades 2-12 will take the mySAEBRS assessment this fall and again this spring. The mySAEBRS assessment, which stands for Minnesota Student Academic Behavioral Rating Scales, is a student self-evaluation. It provides valuable insights into areas such as social skills, emotional well-being, and behavioral strengths and challenges. This assessment helps our Student Support Team gain a more comprehensive understanding of your child's needs, allowing us to better support their growth and development. This data helps to ensure that we are using our counselor, social worker and other supports for those that need it most. 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 Refusal Form located at https://www.district279.org/academics/assessments.
In partnership,
Steven Schwartz
Basswood Principal