Asa Packer News

Please see below for this week's news.

This year the sign ups for Room Parents/Party Helpers and the Directory will be online only. Please take a moment to fill out the Directory link if your contact information has changed since last year or if you were not included last year and would like to be included this year. If you were listed in the Directory last year and none of your information has changed you do not need to fill out the Directory link.

1- ROOM PARENTS/PARTY HELPERS:

Please review what the roles require and sign up if it is the right opportunity for you!

• https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PncvnZAsg3rG2nptsSYu1OS7aw3ZGKCZ5tv6nADPxy0/edit?usp=sharing

2- SCHOOL DIRECTORY:

Sharing contact information is a great way for students and families to get together outside of school, help each other with assignments, and for Room Parents to communicate information! A hard copy of the directory will be distributed in the fall. You can choose how much or how little information you wish to share, but we highly encourage you to publish at least one form of contact information.

• https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCxMZpi9zJDJZigZQhA5xzyXSygx0XFP8F6CS4J-YESoC6dQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

3 - 2023-2024 PTA Membership:

Membership for this school year is now open! The easiest way to become a member and support our school is to sign up at https://asapackerpta.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true

4- The spiritwear store is currently 30% off through September 21st. You may order your updated Asa Packer gear at 1STPLACE.SALE/80546

5- Send the Asa Packer PTA a friend request on Facebook to stay up to date with all of the current upcoming PTA events!

asapackerpta@gmail.com

In the event of an absence, a parent or Dr. note is required. Absence notes may be emailed directly to the office at asapackerattendance@basdschools.org. If you are sending the teacher a Dojo message, an email message to this address should also be completed. A message to this address replaces the need for the blue attendance note.

Please review and complete the Back-To-School portal. The portal communicates information to parents, can collect any changes, or confirms no changes. It is very important to complete!

If you moved over the summer, please submit updated contact information to the Main Office. This will allow mailings to be sent to the correct address. Verification of residency will be needed to update an address in the district system.

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 crosswalks at all times.
• Cars are not allowed in the bus lane.
• 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 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.

Thank you in advance for your assistance and cooperation.

Please don't block entry into the handicap parking spaces during drop off. We have families that need access to the spaces and at times they are unable to pull in due to the spaces being blocked. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

• Kindergarten and Grade 1 students will enter/dismiss through the Primary doors.
  
• Grade 2 and Grade 3 students will enter/dismiss through the Main Entrance.
• Grade 4 and Grade 5 students will enter/dismiss through the Intermediate doors.
• Bus students will enter through the appropriate Primary and Intermediate doors. They will be dismissed one bus at a time after the walkers have entered the building.
• If you are escorting your child to the door, please park in the lot. Please use your good judgement and keep safety the highest priority.

Any questions pertaining to transportation should be directed to that particular office. Information regarding district transportation for the 2023-2024 school year will be mailed to your home directly from the Transportation Office in mid-August. 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