Asa Packer News

Please see below for this week's news.

1- We will be holding another bake sale on Tuesday, April 23rd for Primary Election Day. We'll be sending out a signup genius to bake or purchase delicious treats to donate as well help out at the table. This was a smashing success in the fall and are looking forward to seeing what we can raise this spring!

2- It was great to see so many students and their special grownup at our first day of Donuts with Grownups! We still have two more sessions for those that were unable to attend this week. Please be sure to fill out the Google form by 8PM on Monday the 11th if you plan to attend next week’s session. The registration link is listed on the flyer or you can use the link below to reserve your spot! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecjhp1-Csj-xW9Xjn92J9KqpCDfGixee20aQarLFJEvYzOWg/viewform

3- We are holding a FREE family book bingo night! All winners will receive a brand new book from Scholastic. Save the date for this fun event on March 14th! Please register at the link below!

Tinyurl.com/AttendAsaBookBingo

4- Don’t forget our March Dine & Donate is tonight from 4-8 PM at Panera. Take a break from making dinner and support our students at the same time!

Please review our dismissal reminders.

• 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.

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

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