Asa Packer News

Please see below for this week's news.

1- Only a few more days to order your Snowman Grams. The website will be closed for orders this Sunday(December 18th).

www.asapackerpta.org

Anyone can send a Snowman Gram, including extended family and friends. Just send them the link or post it on social media.

You can also send a Snowman Gram to each student in your child’s class so that everyone can feel special. Details on the website.

2- Thank you to all of the families that donated their used books to be used in the Classroom Book exchange. The turnout was amazing!

3- Our next puma party is scheduled over the winter break. The PTA has rented the Bethlehem Municipal Ice Rink on December 27th 1-2:30 for a private Asa Packer Puma Party! Admission is free for Asa Packer students and their families. There is a $3 charge to rent skates if needed. We hope to see all of you there!

This week's highlighted student of the week is from Freedom High School, staff member is from Freemansburg Elementary School, and graduate is from the Class of 2016 at Liberty High School. Also highlighted are events and activities going on in the school and community including a video of the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Marvine Elementary School's Mindfulness Room as well as sign-ups and scouting information.

I hope you enjoy this edition of the BASD eNews.

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