Asa Packer News

Please see below for this week's news.

Reminder: Wednesday, March 22nd - Noon Dismissal

1- It was great to see so many families at our first Donuts with Grown-Ups event! We are holding another one for the 3rd-5th grade families next week on Thursday the 23rd. Space is limited so one adult per student and please RSVP By 5PM on Tuesday the 21st at https://tinyurl.com/yckj42xr

2- Our next Puma Party is on March 24th at 3:30 at the Playground. Join us for art, fun and games while also making some new friends.

3-The Asa Packer Spring Spirit Wear Sale is live! Choose from hundreds of designs and garments that are delivered to your home in days! You'll save 25% off the entire site! New product lines include Nike and Adidas! Shop at https://1stplace.sale/80546.

4- Thank you to the families that participated in our Mod Pizza Dine & Donate and helped raise $145 for our students!

5- Want to see Mr. Horvath in a silly costume? Cast your vote by sending in coins or bills or making a donation on the PTA website: www.asapackerpta.org

• Be sure to check out the PTA Facebook account to see which costume is in the lead: Asa Packer PTA

6- The 3rd and final Appreciation Station of the year is coming up. If you would like to donate and help us show our staff some love you can find the signup at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BAFAF2CA0F94-surprise1

The Superintendent's State of the Schools Event sponsored by the Chamber can be found in this week's BASD eNews. Also...

You HAVE TO watch Hanover's Mr. Connolly as he remakes a song by Taylor Swift to help his students in his gifted program. The video is in the photo and video section of the BASD eNews.

FREE Prom Shop Event hosted by Olive and Grace Boutique on March 26. For more information click on the link for Community Events. And YES all the dresses, shoes, and mens suit items are FREE!

This week's highlighted student is from Governor Wolf, staff member is health services, BASD graduate is from class of 2015 at Freedom High School.

BASD eNews from Dr. Roy - March 17, 2023 Edition

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I wanted to take some time to reiterate student safety procedures during arrival and dismissal times. As always, student safety is our number one priority. Please 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 crosswalk at all times.
• Bus lanes must be kept open at all times.
• 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 you child(ren) unattended outside the school.

Thank you in advance for your assistance and cooperation.

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