Asa Packer News
11/11/22
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Asa Packer News
Please see below for this week's news.
From The PTA
1- Thank you to all of the parents that attended our zoom PTA meeting yesterday. We love the engagement and look forward to parents attending our next in person meeting in January with Dr. Roy.
2- Our next Dine & Donate is Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th at PJ Whelihan’s. The PTA will receive a portion of dine in and take out orders on both days.
3- Our first ever Pierogie fundraiser was a huge success! The total raised was $1,249 and congratulations to 4th grade for generating the most sales and winning extra recess.
4- The PTA will not be holding a holiday plant sale this year.
5- Starting Monday, November 14th, please bring lightly used books for the “Winter Friendship Book Swap”. Books may be placed in the designated bins in the main lobby.
6- Did you know Asa Packer PTA has a Facebook page? Like us to keep up to date on all the happenings and news from the PTA!
7- We are currently seeking volunteers to research grants and grant writers for the new playground and second outdoor learning space. Also, if you did not respond last year to our call for volunteers to be on the team to develop/envision our second Outdoor Learning Space and would like to join the team please contact: asapackerpta@gmail.com
Parent Teacher Conferences
Plans are being made to schedule Parent/Teacher Conferences. This year, conferences will be held on Monday, November 21, 2022, and Tuesday, November 22, 2022.
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be scheduled by the classroom teacher. Parents requesting a time to meet with one of our specialist teachers should contact them directly either through Class Dojo or at their email address below.
Art - jsesposito@basdschools.org
Digital Literacy - jmertz@basdschools.org
Music - mogden@basdschools.org
Physical Education - rdavis@basdschools.org
Spanish - kdanner@basdschools.org
Instrumental Music - sconrad@basdschools.org
Reading Specialist - myurick@basdschools.org
Reading Specialist - lsivick@basdschools.org
Teachers are always available to discuss any questions/issues throughout the school year. We look forward to meeting with you and discussing your child's educational progress, strengths, and needs.
BASD eNews
This week's BASD eNews contains updated information on what is happening in BASD. Our highlighted student is from James Buchanan, our staff member is from East Hills, and our graduate is from the Class of 2016 at Freedom High School.
Asa Packer Attendance - Email Excuse link for Sick Students
Reminder: Student Absence excuses may be emailed directly to the address below.
Leader in Me - Habit of the Month
November Lunch Menu
Reminders:
COVID Reporting Tool For Parents
Parents need to complete the COVID google form. Parents can access the COVID google form on our BASD website and then click "The COVID REPORTING TOOL FOR PARENTS"
Once this COVID google form has been completed the district receives a notification. The district will treat that notification as a non-cummulative absence until the 5 day mandatory period is over or if not symptom free at that point, any additional days until they are symptom free and without a fever for 24 hours.
If the student case is not recorded through the Google Form, they are accountable to the procedures outlined in attendance policy #204.
Arrival/Dismissal Procedures
- Cars are not allowed in the bus lane.
- You may park along Kenwood Drive or in designated parking spaces to walk your children to the door.
- Students and parents must use the crosswalks at all times.
- Do not leave your child(ren) unattended outside the school, before or after school hours.
- Follow posted signs. They will be enforced.
- No pets are allowed on school property.
Change in Dismissal
- Send in a written note for any dismissal changes.
- Any last minute dismissal changes after school begins must be communicated to Mrs. Cressman in the office (610-865-0660).
- Do not email or Dojo dismissal changes after 9 a.m.
- If a change occurs during/close to dismissal time, please enter the office to meet your student. Students will not be dismissed verbally at any dismissal door.
Transportation
Any questions pertaining to transportation should be directed to that particular office. Information regarding district transportation for the 2022-2023 school year will be mailed to your home directly from the Transportation Office shortly. The Transportation Department can be reached at 610-861-0360.
2022 - 2023 School District Calendar
We Are a ClassDojo School!
- Teachers will communicate to guardians about their “Quiet hours” procedures.
- Teachers will respond to emails/messages within 24 hours during the work week.
- Weekend/holiday messages will be responded to by the end of the next school day.
Asa Packer Elementary School
Email: jchorvath@basdschools.org
Website: https://basdwpweb.beth.k12.pa.us/asapacker/
Location: 1650 Kenwood Drive, Bethlehem, PA, USA
Phone: 610-865-0660
Twitter: @AsaPackerBASD