Asa Packer News

Please see below for this week's news.

Plans are being made to schedule Parent/Teacher Conferences. This year, conferences will be held on Monday, November 20, 2023, and Tuesday, November 21, 2023.

Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled directly by the classroom teacher. Parents requesting a time to meet with one of our specialist teachers should contact them directly either through Class Dojo or at their email address below.

Art - jsesposito@basdschools.org

Digital Literacy - jmertz@basdschools.org

ESL - htakacs@basdschools.org

Music - mogden@basdschools.org

Physical Education - afelt@basdschools.org

Instrumental Music - sconrad@basdschools.org

Pegasus - sriffert@basdschools.org

Reading Specialist - jdacosta@basdschools.org

Reading Specialist - cemcintyre@basdschools.org

Teachers are always available to discuss any questions/issues throughout the school year. We look forward to meeting with you and discussing your child's educational progress, strengths, and needs.

1- Prepare for the holidays early with and purchase a voucher to be used at Buza’s Greenhouses!

2- The Square 1 art fundraiser has been extended until December 1st. This fundraiser is a great chance to get a jump start on your holiday shopping! Orders totes, aprons, mugs and more with your child’s artwork on them at: 3a2a.edulnk.com

3- Thank you to the families that baked and volunteered at the bake sale table on Election day. $505 was raised for our students!

4- The totals are in and the Scholastic Book Fair raised $2,751 for our students!

5- The 2023 Asa Packer holiday spirit wear sale starts on Monday. November 6th. 1st Place Spiritwear will be featuring new designs and product lines that will make great gifts for the entire family. Orders placed by December 8th are guaranteed to arrive by December 23rd. 20% discount sitewide and free shipping over $75. Order online at https://1stplace.sale/80546

It is that time of year again and the Bethlehem Health Bureau will be providing free flu vaccine through our drive-thru clinic at Freedom High School. Please see the flyer for more information. Click on the link below to pre-register.

https://arcg.is/aLm4j

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