Asa Packer News
3/22/24
Asa Packer News
Please see below for this week's news.
Asa Packer Student Podcast
Check out the first episode of our new podcast!
From Student Lighthouse
From the PTA
1- Our Election Day fundraiser will be taking place on Tuesday, April 23rd and we'll need help with baked goods and volunteers to hang out at the table. Stay tuned for more info!
2- Our Pierogi fundraiser has kicked off! To order go to www.AsaPackerFundraiser.com. Last day to order is March 27th and pickup will be April 11th.
3- There is a Spring Spiritwear sale right now! 25% off all orders until March 26th. To order go to 1stplace.sale/80546
4- The Patio Party is coming up on Friday, May 10th from 5:00-8:00 PM. We're looking for family sponsors this year. More info to follow!
5- Thank you to everyone who participated in our Gertrude Hawk fundraiser. We raised $3,512.25! Wowza!
6- We enjoyed seeing everyone at Donuts with Grownups the past few weeks! We had 179 adults registered and a total of 420 donuts!
7- Author Day is right around the corner! If you would like to purchase a book and have the author sign it please send in your order form by March 26th.
8- The 3rd quarter Staff Appreciation station is right around the corner! If you would like to donate you can do so by clicking here:
BASD 2024-2025 Academic Calendar
Dismissal Reminders
Please review our dismissal reminders.
- 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.
March Lunch Menu
In this edition of the BASD eNews, we shine a spotlight on a student from Lincoln Elementary School, recognize a dedicated staff member from the Transportation Department, and celebrate a Liberty High School graduate from the Class of 1994. Stay informed with updates from our featured departments. CLICK HERE for the BASD eNews.
Explore upcoming various events, summer camps, and activities within the #BASDcommunity section. For direct access to this section, FOLLOW THIS LINK to the #BASDcommunity Events Section.
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten Registration for the upcoming year (2024-2024) is now open. Registration is done online through Registration Gateway - New Student Portal.
Below is the link to the Kindergarten Registration Page.
Leader in Me Habit of the month
From Our Health Services
Attendance Policy Reminders
Please see below for a reminder of the BASD attendance policy.
- If your child(ren) is absent due to ANY illness, the student(s) absence will ONLY be excused if a parent note is submitted within 3 days of your child(ren)’s absence.
- A physician’s note will be required after your child exceeds 10 days of cumulative absences
- Unexcused/unlawful absences include, but are not limited to: Any day, for which a written excuse is not submitted within three (3) school days of a student’s return from an absence, including notes from physicians.
- Any written excuse not approved by the principal.
- Any absence not excused by a physician’s note after ten (10) cumulative absences verified by parental excuses within the same school year.
Absence notes may be emailed directly to the office at asapackerattendance@basdschools.org.
Absences
In the event of an absence, a parent or Dr. note is required. Absence notes may be emailed directly to the office at asapackerattendance@basdschools.org. If you are sending the teacher a Dojo message, an email message to this address should also be completed. A message to this address replaces the need for the blue attendance note.
Parking Lot - Arrival/Dismissal Procedures
Review the procedures below, and follow them to ensure our students’ safety at all times.
Please remember:
When dropping off or picking up students by automobile: You may park your car and walk your child across the bus lane; or you may drive up to the student drop-off area, have your child exit the car and walk on the sidewalk next to the building. If you are getting out of your car to assist your child, please park your car in the lot and do not park in the drop-off lane. Do not stop and park in the drop-off lane.
- Students and parents must use the crosswalks at all times.
- Cars are not allowed in the bus lane.
- Park in the designated parking spaces only and not along the curb.
- Walk and get your child(ren) (when picking them up early or at dismissal time).
- 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.
Thank you in advance for your assistance and cooperation.
Handicap Parking Spaces
Please don't block entry into the handicap parking spaces during drop off. We have families that need access to the spaces and at times they are unable to pull in due to the spaces being blocked. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Transportation
Any questions pertaining to transportation should be directed to that particular office. Information regarding district transportation for the 2023-2024 school year will be mailed to your home directly from the Transportation Office in mid-August. The Transportation Department can be reached at 610-861-0360.
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