Asa Packer News

Please see below for this week's news.

1- We’ve calculated our coins and bills and right now, the Unicorn is in first place. But Super Pig has some dedicated donors! May the best costume win and be sure to vote at the Puma Party today!

2- New for 2023! We are looking for family sponsorships and hope you will consider sponsoring a carnival game or inflatable with a monetary donation. Check your child’s folder for a blue sponsorship packet or email us at asapacker.patioparty.chair@gmail.com”

3- Today at 3:30 is our 3rd Puma Party. Hope to see you there!

4- 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! you may shop all year round but there is a sale until Monday the 27th! Shop at https://1stplace.sale/80546.

5-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

Donuts with Grownups Update:

What a great time we had on 03/16 (grades K-2) and 03/23 (grades 3-5)! It was wonderful to see our students and their Grownups participate in this event again!

Due to the overwhelming turnout on 03/23, we regrettably ran out of donuts before the event ended.

We apologize and would like to connect with you if the donut supply ran out and you and your child did not receive a donut.

Please reach out to Ashley Mitch at amitch1029@hotmail.com by Tuesday 03/28.

For future events: Please remember to register so the PTA can plan accordingly to have enough supplies. Donuts were ordered based on our registrations. While we ordered more donuts above the registration number, we did not anticipate the larger attendance, which led to the unfortunate outcome of not having enough donuts for all.

We also understand that most of you probably had to take some time off from work to come to this event with your child and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience that this has caused you.

Two Northeast students, Shane Coleman and Lucus Aburto are working on a student service project. They are gathering used instruments and/or instrument cases. More information can be found on the attached flyer. If you do not have an instrument or case, please share on your social media account to get the word out to the community.

#BASDProud of Shane and Lucas

Some highlights from this week's BASD eNews include...

Did you hear that a BASD graduate is going to be on the next season of the Bachelorette? For more details check out highlighted graduate of the week.

The Liberty Tennis team is hosting a summer program. For more information see the BASD and Community Events section.

Our highlighted student is from Liberty High School and our spotlight staff member is from Fountain Hill.

I hope you enjoy this week's BASD eNews from Dr. Roy!

BASD eNews from Dr. Roy

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