Middle School West Week in Review
May 13, 2022
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West Calendar
- 5/13 The 8th grade dance is TONIGHT! 7-9pm at West
5/17-5/18 Algebra Keystones
5/18 Bear Challenge
5/18 WSCAM state competition
5/20 Band Concert
- 5/20 Eighth grade project begins
- 5/20-6/2 8th Grade Project
- 5/27-6/2– Local Tours for Grades 6 and 7
- 5/30 Memorial Day - No School
- 6/1 8th Grade Project walkthrough for guardians and 7th graders
- 6/2 8th Grade Project Presentations
- 6/2 BASH Procession through West
- 6/3 Awards Assembly 8am
The 8th grade dance is TONIGHT!
DROP OFF AND PICK UP:
The dance runs from 7-9PM in the West cafeteria. All students should be dropped off and picked up at the gymnasium entrance. Cars should enter into the large lot directly across the street from Boyertown Elementary School.
Students may not arrive after 7:30PM and must be picked up promptly at 9:00PM. Students are expected to stay for the duration of the event and may not leave early.
COST AND ATTENDANCE:
The cost is $7 per person. Attendance will be limited to 8th grade students who attend MSW (either in person or through BASD Virtual). Students who are absent, leave early or are suspended on May 13, 2022, are not permitted to attend the event. Additionally, any student who is on the restricted listed will be unable to attend. Students will need to bring their 2021-2022 Boyertown Student ID card to gain entrance.
PICTURES
A photo booth and photo area will be set up at the dance.
DRESS CODE:
Students who attend the 8th grade dance are expected to follow the following dress code:
· Tucked in shirt and tie or collared shirt (polo, button down) with pants/slacks and shoes.
· Dress, dress pants or skirt and blouse and shoes.
o Strapless, single strap and open back dresses are not permitted.
o Shirt/blouse must have two straps with widths of at least two inches.
o Skirts and dresses must be at least fingertip length.
o Spaghetti straps are only permitted on dresses.
· No sneakers, work boots or denim.
· Student dress should be in good taste reflecting modesty.
· Students should NOT be renting/purchasing formalwear (example: tuxedos) for this event.
end of year award ceremony
8th Grade project
Guardians of 8th grade students are invited to come to the West cafeteria any time between 8:30-10am on Wednesday, June 1, to view the final projects that students have created. The projects will be set up in a science fair-like format where guests can walk through and take a look at each project while students can answer questions and explain their project. Guardians should park in the large parking lot across from Boyertown Elementary and enter directly into the cafeteria next to the gym entrance. Guardians will sign in at the cafeteria so we have a record of who is in the building.
building tours
National Prevention Week
dress code reminders as we head into warmer weather
As we head into weeks of warmer weather, we would like to take a moment to remind students of the dress code as stated in the student handbook. We would also like you to be aware that as of Monday, the boilers will be turned off in all district buildings and the air conditioning will be turned on. We strongly suggest you bring a sweatshirt with you if you tend to get cold.
Dress Code Section I – General • Excessively revealing spandex or skin-tight outfits of any type or material are not permitted unless an accompanying top covers the hips, buttocks and cleavage in appropriate manner. • Excessively baggy clothing that poses a safety hazard is not permitted. • Excessively torn or ripped clothing that exposes undergarments and/or is revealing is not permitted. • Undergarments should not be exposed. • Pajamas/night clothes are not permitted. • Excessive make-up or face paint deemed by administration to be a distraction to the learning environment or unsafely compromising the identity of a student is not permitted.
Section II – Tops • Tops may not be “low cut” or exposing. Off the shoulder shirts/tops, midriffs, and backs are not permitted to be exposed. • The following are unacceptable school attire: o Tank tops/muscle shirts; Spaghetti strap/halter/mesh tops; Fishnet stockings; See-through blouses or shirts; Tube tops/crop tops; Any top that is skintight or allows the midriff, cleavage or undergarments to be exposed is not permitted. • Coats, jackets, or garments designed for protection from the outside weather are not to be worn in school without administrative permission.
Section III – Pants/Shorts/Skirts/Skorts • Pants, shorts, and skorts must be secured and worn no lower than the hip. Low riding/sag style is not permitted. • Excessively long pants are not permitted. • Boxer shorts worn as outerwear are not permitted. • All shorts, skirts, skorts and slits in skirts must touch the bottom of the fingertips with arms fully extended.
Section IV – Offensive Dress • Clothing, tattoo(s), patches, buttons, pins, jewelry, backpacks are not permitted if they: o Have sexually suggestive writing/pictures o Advocate violence o Advertise or promote the use of tobacco, alcohol or drugs o Have innuendos or obscene language o Are disrespectful
Section V – Footwear • Some sort of shoe must be worn at all times. o Any shoe that poses a safety hazard is not permitted. o Shoes with laces must be tied. o Slippers are not permitted.
Section VI – Jewelry • Spiked jewelry, wallet chains, choker chains, or any jewelry that could cause injury or constitute a hazard are not permitted.
Section VII – Headwear • Hoods, hats, caps, bandanas, sunglasses*, visors, sweatbands, and other head coverings are not permitted. • Cloth face masks, for medical purposes (example: Coronavirus) – Students will receive direction from administration based on the current CDC, state and district guidance at the time. Face masks must comply with Section IV of the dress code. Masks should cover mouth and nose. Costume masks are prohibited.
*Sunglasses may not be worn unless a physician’s note deems it necessary. A doctor’s note must state the length of time the student needs to wear the sunglasses.
Section VIII – Health & Hygiene • Any apparel that is judged to be unhealthy or unsanitary is not permitted. • Each student is expected to maintain good personal hygiene. These rules and procedures have been developed according to the Board policy regarding student dress and grooming. However, solutions to situations not specifically covered are the responsibility of building level administrators. Appropriate decisions will be made based on the intent and spirit of Board policy. Students and parents are expected to exercise careful judgment in the selection of appropriate attire for school.
End of Year Plans are in the works!
- Sixth grade trips will be May 27(full day- all day), June 1 (AM only) and June 2 (AM only).
- Seventh grade trips will occur on May 27(full day- all day), May 31 (AM only) and June 2 (AM only).
If you are interested in being a chaperone, please email Mrs. Landis at sllandis@boyertownasd.org with your name, your child's name and grade, and what date(s) you are available. You MUST have current clearances on file. Clearance information is available on the district website here. Thank you to the guardians who have volunteered so far! We could still use a few more! Permission slips will be coming home next week.
color guard info night
Attention all BASD Families! Want to learn more about the award-winning Boyertown Colorguard? Come out to the high school on Wednesday, May 18 from 5:30-8:00 to meet our staff and try it out! Open to all BASD students in Grades 5-11. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! This event will be full of fun dance, spinning, and team work activities where you can get a taste of what it is like to join our incredible color guard program. There will be a brief informational meeting for parents at 7:45 in the BASH Band Room for all.
Contact Brian Langdon at blangdon@boyertownasd.org for more info or sign up today: https://forms.gle/PgdEgazQM3Dm1pnRA
Health Room Updates
Yearly Health Form Reminders:
• Please fill out the annual Online Registration for each of your students. This form provides us with important health information for your child as well gives you the opportunity to provide the school nurse permission to administer certain standing order medications during the school day. *Please note, no medications may be given to your child without this information filled out*
• If your child requires any medication during the school year, you must complete the Medication Authorization Form.
• If your child has been diagnosed with a Chronic Health Condition, such as asthma, food allergies, diabetes, or a seizure disorder, please provide the school nurse with an updated action plan filled out by your child’s doctor each school year. Blank action plans can be found on the BASD Health Services Webpage.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS BY GRADE
Upcoming 6th Grade
• Submit copy of Physical Exam, dated on or after September 1, 2021
Upcoming 7th Grade
• Additional Immunizations required for ENTRY into 7th grade
o 1 dose Tdap
o 1 dose MCV4
• Submit copy of Dental exam, dated on or after September 1, 2021
Upcoming 8th Grade
• No additional health requirements
Spring Assessment Dates
- Algebra Keystones - May 17-18 (grade 8 only - current Algebra I Advanced 8 students)
Spring Sports
Spring sports are in full swing. Best wishes to all of our spring athletes!
Schedules are available at: https://boyertownwestathletics.com/
MackinVIA- Free eBooks & Audiobooks for Students!
Just a reminder that MSW is a member of the MackinVIA Connected Library Consortium. This allows our students to access hundreds of eBooks and audiobooks from anywhere they have internet access.
The MackinVIA app can be downloaded on phones and tablets, or you can use the website on any desktop computer/laptop/Chromebook (www.mackinvia.com). Students simply login using their BASD username and password.
An entire new year’s worth of titles were added to MackinVIA last week. This brings us to 955 total ebooks and 642 audiobooks.
Email Mrs. Palopoli (spalopoli@boyertownasd.org) if you have any questions.
BASD Health and Safety
For additional details on our health and safety plan, Covid dashboard, and quarantine information, please visit our website at: https://www.boyertownasd.org/Page/6216
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