Asa Packer News

Please see below for this week's news.

Reminder: School is closed on Monday for Memorial Day.

Field Day is on Tuesday. Students must wear sneakers to participate. Crocs or sandals should not be worn for safety reasons.

It is also recommended that students bring a water bottle with them

As part of our Leader in Me program we do a yearly survey about our school. We would appreciate your feedback to assist in our future planning.

Leader in Me Survey

Please remember:

• Please watch your speed.

• Students and parents must use the crosswalk at all times.
• Bus lanes must be kept open at all times.
• Do not block the handicapped spaces.
• Park in the designated parking spaces only and not along the curb.
• Do not park in the lined off “spot” next to the handicapped spaces.
• Walk and get your child (when picking them up early or at dismissal time).
• Do not leave you child(ren) unattended outside the school.

The BASD eNews highlighted student this week is from FOUNTAIN HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, the staff member is from SPRING GARDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, and the graduate is from the Class of 2018 from FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL.

Check out the Educational Programs Office section that contains information on the new grading system for Grades 6-12 NEXT school year (2023-2024). Also included are links to watch the graduation ceremonies live.

I hope you enjoy this edition of the BASD eNews.

To see upcoming BASD and Community events and FREE activities and sign-ups, go directly to the BASD and Community events Click Here.

Reminder: Student Absence excuses may be emailed directly to the address below.

asapackerattendance@basdschools.org

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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