Asa Packer News

Please see below for this week's news.

Kindergarten Registration for the upcoming year (2024-2024) is now open. Registration is done online through Registration Gateway - New Student Portal.

Below is the link to the Kindergarten Registration Page.

https://www.basdschools.org/Page/299

1- Fundraising news-

• Announcing our stuffie sleepover at Asa Packer on February 1st! Children will come home with information about registering their stuffed animal soon. We're so excited!
• Send your child, their friends, and their teachers a Valentine's Day gram to make them smile! Look for a flyer at the end of January.
• Our Gertrude Hawk fundraiser will also be taking place at the end of January. Stay tuned for more info!
• Our annual Patio Party is scheduled for Friday, May 10th from 5:00-8:00 PM. We're always looking for volunteers to help plan and kick off this incredible event, so if you're interested please email Jacqueline.Tomko@gmail.com.

2- Our recent “elf” coin competition was a fun holiday success and raised $953.40 towards programming for our students!

3- It’s time for an Appreciation Station! Please click below if you would like to make a donation and surprise our awesome Asa Packer staff.

4- Friend us on Facebook to stay up to date on all the latest PTA news!

This issue of the BASD eNews brings you updated information from various BASD departments, details on available positions within the District, and spotlights individuals from our community. Featured in this edition is a student from Marvine Elementary School, a staff member from Freedom High School, and a Liberty High School graduate from the Class of 2003. Explore the BASD eNews by clicking here.

Check out our #BASDcommunity Events Section for important updates, including details on our FREE Pre-K Program for the 2024-2025 school year, FREE dental checks, and sign-ups for athletic teams in the BASDcommunity. You can directly access that section here.

I hope you enjoy this edition of the BASD eNews.

Please see below for a reminder of the BASD attendance policy.

• If your child(ren) is absent due to ANY illness, the student(s) absence will ONLY be excused if a parent note is submitted within 3 days of your child(ren)’s absence.
• A physician’s note will be required after your child exceeds 10 days of cumulative absences
• Unexcused/unlawful absences include, but are not limited to: Any day, for which a written excuse is not submitted within three (3) school days of a student’s return from an absence, including notes from physicians.
• Any written excuse not approved by the principal.
• Any absence not excused by a physician’s note after ten (10) cumulative absences verified by parental excuses within the same school year.

Absence notes may be emailed directly to the office at asapackerattendance@basdschools.org.

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.

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.

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