West Week in Review
July 24, 2020
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Thank you to all of our dance marathon sponsors!
Yearbooks have arrived!!!
*Place a paper on the driver's side window with the student's first & last name.
*Bring your own pen to sign the acknowledgement of receipt.
*Wear a mask.
*Students should bring their student ID to show. If the student's ID is not available, then the driver will need to show their license for identification.
If you can't remember if you purchased a yearbook, please email Mrs. Palopoli at spalopoli@boyertownasd.org prior to Friday and she can check the list.
Overdue Books
DIRECTIONS TO GET TO DESTINY:
· Go to destiny.boyertownasd.org
· Click “Boyertown Middle School West”
· Click “log in”
· Enter your school computer login info
· Click the “My Info” tab
West Awards 2019-20
What is happening in the fall?
Summer Wellness Challenge for BASD Families
Check out the link below for a Summer Wellness Bingo card. We ran this challenge last summer and it was very successful. All activities are updated to follow current regulations and we also added some SEL activities. All information is also posted on our Wellness website: https://www.boyertownasd.org/Domain/47
Grab 'n Go Meals Continuing this Summer!
Resources on Equity
Over the past few months, there has been a significant amount of news, publications, social media, etc. that our students and families have been exposed to that can bring about many questions, thoughts, and feelings.
If you are seeking tools to discuss equity, race, and recent protests with your child(ren), we hope you find these resources helpful.
The Association for Psychological Science provides strategies to talk to your child(ren) at each age level in developmentally appropriate ways.
The BASD has worked with the Anti-Defamation League since 2006 on various initiatives. We are happy to provide you with their Parent, Family, and Caregiver Resource.
Who doesn't enjoy a good picture book? Picture books can help spark conversations with children, and young adults Embrace Race offers, 20 Picture Books for 2020: Readings to Embrace Race, Provide Solace & Do Good.
As always, your school counselors are here to help. If desired, please reach out to your child's school counselor for additional support and resources. We hope you have an enjoyable summer, and we will see you in the 2020-2021 school year.
Sports Registration Information
For the 2020-2021 school year, the Athletic Department will be utilizing Student Central for athletic registrations. This online registration platform will allow students and families in grades 7-12 to register for sports, complete all required athletic department forms, and PIAA CIPPE Sections 1-8 (athletic physical exam forms).
Please click on the following link for directions on how to set-up an account and submit registrations: https://nam05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fboyertownathletics.com%2Fmain%2Fotherad%2FcontentID%2F52801313&data=02%7C01%7Caruppert%40boyertownasd.org%7C4dd50bea8e3948eb25e108d8121c2508%7C067b5a599b0d4da58f596aeacd76f9ff%7C0%7C0%7C637279259379697154&sdata=8qp%2BcwK5XIeaZvmN9ZTEY4zlpJOLwfV94XeObKDmm6Q%3D&reserved=0
Questions regarding sports physicals and sign-ups should be directed to the Athletic Office.
Mr. Palladino - Director of Athletics dpalladino@boyertownasd.org
Mrs. Girton - Administrative Assistant for Athletics kgirton@boyertownasd.org
Obligations
Some students still have obligations owed for lunch money, laptop charges, library late fees, TE projects, missing uniforms, lost textbooks, etc. Please take care of all obligations as soon as possible. Students who have obligations will not receive their schedule until the obligation is satisfied. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.
2019-2020 Lunch Account Obligations
Any online payments made after June 24 will be credited to the upcoming 20-21 school year and will not clear the student obligation for this current school year. After June 24, a payment to clear the 2019-20 lunch account obligation can only be made in the office by cash or check made out to BMSW.
Summer Reading Requirement Information
Sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth graders have one book to read over the summer. See our website for the letter, book list, and book summaries for grades 7, 8, and 9.
https://www.boyertownasd.org/Domain/908
Immunization requirements for 7th grade entry
Attention Parent(s)/Guardian(s) of students entering 7th grade; your child is required to have 1 dose of tetanus, diphtheria, acelluar pertussis (Tdap) AND 1 dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV) by the first day of school or risk exclusion. At this time, the Pennsylvania’s Department of Health has not made any changes to the state immunization requirements. This information can be found in 28 Pa. CODE CH.23 (School Immunization) http://www.health.pa.gov/My%20Health/Immunizations/School/Pages/default.aspx or https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/programs/immunizations/Pages/Immunizations.aspx. Please email Mrs. Moser cmoser@boyertownasd.org with any questions.
PA Mandated Dental and Physical Exams for 2020 - 2021 School Year
The PA School Code requires dental exams for all students entering Kindergarten, 3rd and 7th grades, and physical exams for students entering kindergarten, 6th and 11th grades. For students entering these grades in September 2020, physical or dental exams that are completed on or after September 1, 2019 are acceptable. If you need a form for an upcoming appointment, you can download one from the BASD website @ http://www.boyertownasd.org under Resources - Nurse – BASD Health Service link. Completed physical and dental forms can be submitted to the health room at the beginning of the 2020-21 school year. Because the health room is closed for the summer, if you submit a completed form over the summer please retain a copy for your records.
Have You Moved or Changed Residence Since March 12?
If you have moved or changed residence since March 12, please contact Mrs. Covaleski at 610-473-3701 or lcovaleski@boyertownasd.org. She will be happy to help you navigate the change.
Take Care and Be Well
On behalf of the entire West staff, our very best wishes that this finds you and your family in good health. We feel blessed to serve this wonderful district!
Annual Duffer’s Open Golf Tournament at Butter Valley Golf Port (Friday, August 7)
All proceeds benefit the United Way of Boyertown Area
Want to have some fun in the sun and help a great cause? Get a foursome together to participate in the annual Duffer’s Open Golf Tournament! If you can’t play, please consider being a sponsor. All of the proceeds benefit the United Way of Boyertown Area. Our member agencies need your help now more than ever. See the brochure for details. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Ken Hunt at (610) 367-8716 or kenhuwba@dejazzd.com.
Where can I find more information?
Support for Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
As a district, we have begun a 3-year implementation plan focused on Social Emotional Learning. Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. At this link, https://sel4us.org/blog/social-emotional-learning-supports-around-covid-19/, you will find a post from the Social Emotional Learning Alliance for the United States, that offers SEL supports around COVID-19. The post offers suggestions for families to reinforce each of the 5 SEL Core Competencies which include: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. Thank you for partnering with us to prioritize safety and well-being during this school closure.
Community Assistance Needed
The COVID-19 outbreak has produced an increased need for donations at two of our local assistance agencies. Boyertown Area Multi-Service and the Salvation Army of Boyertown are in need of personal care items, paper products, cleaning supplies, and foods such as granola bars, peanut butter, jelly, bread, pancake mix, syrup, oatmeal, cereal, canned meat, and canned soup. They would greatly appreciate any support you can give.
Be safe, be well, be awesome!
IXL Log-In Instructions for Students
Our district IXL license has been renewed and will be available for voluntary practice over the summer. Feel free to continue practicing your skills!
You can access the IXL site using the IXL BASD LINK and the “Sign in with Google” button.
Once you click on the “Sign in with Google” tab, you can use your regular BASD credentials to log in.
You can also sign in to your Google account first, then try the “Sign in with Google” button for IXL. You should automatically get in to IXL.
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If you are having trouble with IXL telling you that you have "timed out":
○Student must be sure to be logging in to the Boyertown IXL site at: https://www.ixl.com/signin/boyertownasd
○They will see "Welcome, NAME" at top right of the screen when successfully signed in
○If this link is lost, a quick Google search using ‘IXL Boyertown’ will lead you to the site.
○Students will need to log-in to the district IXL site BEFORE following links provided by teachers in Google classroom
○The ‘Remember Me’ box on the log-in page may also remedy this
Boyertown Middle School West
Email: sllandis@boyertownasd.org
Website: http://www.boyertownasd.org
Location: 380 South Madison Street, Boyertown, PA, USA
Phone: 610-369-7471