![Basswood principal Steven Schwartz]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1616163897/district279org/t4izuuf7sxalsiu1gkk5/Orientation_Principal_Thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1616163897/district279org/t4izuuf7sxalsiu1gkk5/Orientation_Principal_Thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1616163897/district279org/t4izuuf7sxalsiu1gkk5/Orientation_Principal_Thumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1616163897/district279org/t4izuuf7sxalsiu1gkk5/Orientation_Principal_Thumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1616163897/district279org/t4izuuf7sxalsiu1gkk5/Orientation_Principal_Thumbnail.png","width":1330}])
Meet Basswood's fearless leader, Dr. Steven Schwartz!
All About Kindergarten
Welcome to our virtual kindergarten orientation! We can't wait to welcome your Bulldog to the class of 2034.
Each day of kindergarten is a unique chance for your student to make new friends, learn new things, and grow in their independence. Here are some videos that give a glimpse into the kindergarten experience at Basswood. Let's get started!
Please note that many of the photos shown in these videos were taken prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and do not represent safety protocols currently in place at Basswood Elementary.
![A kindergarten classroom's pizza-making corner]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1616165462/district279org/z4yteopnxrijyttdn8jy/Orientation_DayinLife_Thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1616165462/district279org/z4yteopnxrijyttdn8jy/Orientation_DayinLife_Thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1616165462/district279org/z4yteopnxrijyttdn8jy/Orientation_DayinLife_Thumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1616165462/district279org/z4yteopnxrijyttdn8jy/Orientation_DayinLife_Thumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1616165462/district279org/z4yteopnxrijyttdn8jy/Orientation_DayinLife_Thumbnail.png","width":1483}])
Step into the shoes of a Basswood kindergartner.
![Basswood's kindergarten teachers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1616165578/district279org/zi0cjoxr1gnhlybhrmq2/Orientation_KTeachers_Thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1616165578/district279org/zi0cjoxr1gnhlybhrmq2/Orientation_KTeachers_Thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1616165578/district279org/zi0cjoxr1gnhlybhrmq2/Orientation_KTeachers_Thumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1616165578/district279org/zi0cjoxr1gnhlybhrmq2/Orientation_KTeachers_Thumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1616165578/district279org/zi0cjoxr1gnhlybhrmq2/Orientation_KTeachers_Thumbnail.png","width":1480}])
These awesome teachers can't wait to meet you!
![Friendly people smile and wave in Basswood's front office.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1616165844/district279org/t43lt2te7sowgu9qer3z/OfficeFaces_Thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1616165844/district279org/t43lt2te7sowgu9qer3z/OfficeFaces_Thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1616165844/district279org/t43lt2te7sowgu9qer3z/OfficeFaces_Thumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1616165844/district279org/t43lt2te7sowgu9qer3z/OfficeFaces_Thumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1616165844/district279org/t43lt2te7sowgu9qer3z/OfficeFaces_Thumbnail.png","width":1423}])
These friendly folks are here to help.
![Three kindergarteners stand and wave outside a yellow school bus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1616174732/district279org/tbbmecfi60p8cgyeajvj/Orientation_Bus_Thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1616174732/district279org/tbbmecfi60p8cgyeajvj/Orientation_Bus_Thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1616174732/district279org/tbbmecfi60p8cgyeajvj/Orientation_Bus_Thumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1616174732/district279org/tbbmecfi60p8cgyeajvj/Orientation_Bus_Thumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1616174732/district279org/tbbmecfi60p8cgyeajvj/Orientation_Bus_Thumbnail.png","width":1241}])
One of the best parts of school is the big yellow school bus!
![Students walk down a school hallway]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1616174879/district279org/ag1yg3e330xnwzoc1vch/Orientation_Hallway_Thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1616174879/district279org/ag1yg3e330xnwzoc1vch/Orientation_Hallway_Thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1616174879/district279org/ag1yg3e330xnwzoc1vch/Orientation_Hallway_Thumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1616174879/district279org/ag1yg3e330xnwzoc1vch/Orientation_Hallway_Thumbnail.png","width":926}])
Here are some helpful hallway hints.
![Students swing on a swingset]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1616175024/district279org/fr2vichgicf3fsdshznf/Orientation_Playground_Thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1616175024/district279org/fr2vichgicf3fsdshznf/Orientation_Playground_Thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1616175024/district279org/fr2vichgicf3fsdshznf/Orientation_Playground_Thumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1616175024/district279org/fr2vichgicf3fsdshznf/Orientation_Playground_Thumbnail.png","width":1160}])
Here's how to stay safe and have fun on our playground.
![Small students stand outside a school bus.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1616175393/district279org/sbpihqaujbdiupp9d4xk/Orientation_Enroll_Thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1616175393/district279org/sbpihqaujbdiupp9d4xk/Orientation_Enroll_Thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1616175393/district279org/sbpihqaujbdiupp9d4xk/Orientation_Enroll_Thumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1616175393/district279org/sbpihqaujbdiupp9d4xk/Orientation_Enroll_Thumbnail.png","width":872}])
Ready to enroll at Basswood? Let's get started.