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Boyertown Elementary
Boyertown Area School District - Home of the Bears
Week In Review: Friday, September 1, 2023
Important Dates & Upcoming Events
Welcome back students and families! We are looking forward to the upcoming school year and all the excitement that comes with it! We have a lot of fun events coming up!
September 1: School Closed/Offices Open
September 4: LABOR DAY Schools & Offices Closed
September 6: ELD Orientation at 4:15
September 15: Picture Day
Attendance
For ABSENCES that are for reasons other than illness as a vacation, a day trip, or a family visit, an EDUCATIONAL TRIP FORM must be completed and submitted to the school prior to the absence. Please do not use the online absence slip to report this type of absence. The form can be found here: BES EDUCATIONAL TRIP FORM.
PHONE CALLS ARE NOT ACCEPTED FOR ABSENCES
For a LATE ARRIVAL, please email your studentâs teacher and email the attendance mailbox directly at attendanceBES@boyertownasd.org.
For an EARLY PICK-UP, please either send in a note to the teacher(s) or email attendance at attendanceBES@boyertownasd.org. Please include the following: studentâs name, teacherâs name, time of the pick-up, and name of the adult picking the student up (*they must show ID at the door).
For a FULL-DAY ABSENCE, please use the online slip (BES ONLINE ABSENCE SLIP ) or send in a note to the school that your child will be absent (please state the reason why).
UNLAWFUL ABSENCES: *If the school does not receive an email (or a written note) concerning an absence within three (3) school days of that absence, it will be coded as unlawful, and the Unlawful Absences letter will be sent to the parents/guardians. It will also be added to the student's file. *NOTE: We cannot remove an Unlawful absence after the three (3) school days have passed.
Each student may have a total of ten (10) excused absences per school year. Every absence after those ten absences will all require a Doctorâs Note.
TRANSPORTATION
BUSSING QUESTIONSđ
If you need to reach the Transportation Department, please email transportation@boyertownasd.org for assistance. If you need assistance determining the location of a bus, reporting a bus problem, etc., please dial 610-369-7684. If you need help with a deviation to daycare within your school's sending area, with non-public school transportation, etc., please call 610-473-3473.
BES CAR RIDER LINEđ
For safety purposes and efficient dismissals, we ask all parents utilizing the car rider line, to please always remain in their vehicles. Getting out of your vehicle and/or pulling outside the cones is not allowed and may pose a safety hazard if not adhered to.
Please be aware of any parent(s), child/children or staff member(s) who may be walking throughout our parking areas and crosswalks. In addition, please continue to be mindful of our surrounding families who live in the area and the children who are walking to and from school. There are NO U-TURNS ALLOWED on Second Street.
If your child/children will need assistance during dismissal for any reason, please do not use the car rider line. Instead, please park in the side lot or in the back lot and walk to the school's front entrance to sign out your child/children for parent pick-up. Use crosswalks where applicable.
PARENT PICKUPđ
If using the parent pick-up at the end of the school day, please make sure to park in the schoolâs side parking lot, park in a parking spot, and walk around to the main entrance.
Please make sure to have your ID out and ready, sign out your student(s) in the sign-out binder, which will be located at (or just inside) the front door. The studentsâ names will then be announced over the loudspeaker and will be instructed to report to the main entrance, once all the bus numbers have been announced. Please do not call the office at dismissal time to have your student(s) report to parent pick-up.
Please do not park out front in the main entrance parking lot, where the buses pull in. We have had cars driving around our buses while our students were loading, and cars pulling out in between the buses while they are trying to leave. Also, please do not pull up in the bus loop and line up behind the buses.
CHANGES IN TRANSPORTATIONâïž
IF YOU NEED TO PICK UP YOUR CHILD(REN) EARLY (before dismissal time) please SEND IN A NOTE to school or please EMAIL the teacher(s). Please include the student(s) full name, teacher/grade, the time of pick-up, the reason, and the name of the adult doing the pick-up (please make sure that they bring along their ID for verification purposes. This is for your childâs safety.
If your childâs transportation home (at regular dismissal time) is different than their usual mode of transportation, please send a note (or email) to their teacher so that they can make sure the student is reporting to the correct area at dismissal time. Thank you!
From the Nurse's officeâïž
Hello families, and welcome back! We are excited to begin the 23/24 school year!
As we welcome students back, here are a few reminders:
- Please send your students to school with a water bottle.
- Please remind them NOT to share food at snack or lunch time.
- If you are planning a birthday celebration at school, all items must be pre-packaged with allergy information clearly labeled.
If your student requires a medical procedure or medication while at school, please contact the health room (if you have not done so already).
Friendly reminder that students who have a fever or are ill should stay home. Your child must be fever-free without the use of fever lowering medicine for 24 hours prior to returning to school. Also, any injuries that occur at home should be treated at home.
Here is the link Student Services / Health Services which houses lots of great health information and forms.
We look forward to a healthy and safe school year!
Regards,
Nurse Danielle and Nurse Trish
HEAD LICE INFORMATION
The month of September marks National Head Lice Prevention Month! As we get the school year started, please review some common questions and answers provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC):
What are head lice?
The head louse, or Pediculus humanus capitis, is a parasitic insect that can be found on the head, eyebrows, and eyelashes of people. Head lice feed on human blood several times a day and live close to the human scalp.
Do head lice spread disease?
Head lice are not known to spread disease. Head lice can be an annoyance because their presence may cause itching and loss of sleep. Sometimes the itching can lead to excessive scratching that can sometimes increase the chance of a secondary skin infection.
How did my child get head lice?
Head-to-head contact with an already infested person is the most common way to get head lice. Head-to-head contact is common during play at school, at home, and elsewhere (sports activities, playground, slumber parties, camp).
Although uncommon, head lice can be spread by sharing clothing or belongings. This happens when lice crawl, or nits attached to shed hair hatch, and get on the shared clothing or belongings. Examples include:
- sharing clothing (hats, scarves, coats, sports uniforms) or articles (hair ribbons, barrettes, combs, brushes, towels, stuffed animals) recently worn or used by an infested person;
- or lying on a bed, couch, pillow, or carpet that has recently been in contact with an infested person.
Dogs, cats, and other pets do not play a role in the spread of head lice.
Where are head lice most commonly found?
Head lice and head lice nits are found almost exclusively on the scalp, particularly around and behind the ears and near the neckline at the back of the head. Head lice or head lice nits sometimes are found on the eyelashes or eyebrows but this is uncommon. Head lice hold tightly to hair with hook-like claws at the end of each of their six legs. Head lice nits are cemented firmly to the hair shaft and can be difficult to remove even after the nymphs hatch and empty casings remain.
How is head lice infestation diagnosed?
The diagnosis of a head lice infestation is best made by finding a live nymph or adult louse on the scalp or hair of a person. Because nymphs and adult lice are very small, move quickly, and avoid light, they can be difficult to find. Use of a magnifying lens and a fine-toothed comb may be helpful to find live lice. If you are not sure if a person has head lice, the diagnosis should be made by their health care provider, local health department, or other person trained to identify live head lice.
Can head lice be spread by sharing sports helmets or headphones?
Head lice are spread most commonly by direct contact with the hair of an infested person. Spread by contact with inanimate objects and personal belongings may occur but is very uncommon. Head lice feet are specially adapted for holding onto human hair. Head lice would have difficulty attaching firmly to smooth or slippery surfaces like plastic, metal, polished synthetic leathers, and other similar materials.
Is there a treatment recommendation for certain age groups?
Before treating young children, please consult the childâs doctor, or the health department for the recommended treatment based on the childâs age and weight.
Are there any side effects from using these chemical treatments for head lice?
Treatments for head lice are generally safe and effective when used correctly. Some treatments may cause an itching or a mild burning sensation caused by inflammation of the skin on the scalp. Most products used to treat head lice are pesticides that can be absorbed through the skin. Therefore, all medicines used for the treatment of lice should be used with care and only as directed.
Is it necessary to remove all the nits?
No. The two treatments 9 days apart are designed to eliminate all live lice, and any lice that may hatch from eggs that were laid after the first treatment.
Many nits are more than Œ inch from the scalp. Such nits are usually not viable and very unlikely to hatch to become crawling lice, or may in fact be empty shells, also known as casings. Nits are cemented to hair shafts and are very unlikely to be transferred successfully to other people.
However, parents may choose to remove all nits found on hair for aesthetic reasons or to reduce the chance of unnecessary retreatment.
Will laundering kill head lice?
Washing, soaking, or drying items at a temperature greater than 130°F can kill both head lice and nits. Dry cleaning also kills head lice and nits. Only items that have been in contact with the head of the infested person in the 48 hours before treatment should be considered for cleaning.
Head lice move by crawling; they cannot hop or fly. For more information, please review the No-Panic Guide to Head Lice Treatment. If you suspect your child may have head lice, please contact the school nurse immediately. All information shared with your school nurse will be kept confidential.
We hope everyone has a safe and healthy September!
Nurse Danielle & Nurse Trish
4th & 5th GRADE CHORUS/VOCAL ENSEMBLE
BES 4th and 5th Grade Chorus:
If you enjoy singing, please consider joining Chorus and Vocal Ensemble!
BES CHORUS: Chorus is an OPTIONAL singing group that meets DURING SCHOOL
4th Grade Chorus will meet on Day 1 from 12:25-12:55 pm, beginning Fri. Sept. 8th
5th Grade Chorus will meet on Day 2 from 12:25-12:55 pm, beginning Mon. Sept. 11th
- Chorus students will NOT miss new instruction time to participate.
- There is no cost to participate!!
- Chorus members will wear a T-Shirt as our performance uniform. The T-shirt is generously provided by our BES PTO!! (5th grade, if you need a new one, there are directions on your form)
- SAVE THESE PERFORMANCE DATES NOW!
- Winter Concert: Monday, December 11th at 7 pm at Middle School West
- Spring Concert: Monday, May 13th at 7 pm at Middle School West
4th & 5th Grade Vocal Ensemble
If you REALLY enjoy singing, please also consider auditioning for Vocal Ensemble!
BES VOCAL ENSEMBLE: Vocal Ensemble is an OPTIONAL singing group that meets DURING SCHOOL.
Vocal Ensemble will meet on Day 3 from 12:25-12:55 pm, beginning Sept 20th. Vocal Ensemble is an AUDITIONED group made up of 4th AND 5th grade students. To be selected for Vocal Ensemble, students must try out. Auditions will begin next week! Our goal in Vocal Ensemble is to further develop our singing technique and work on more challenging repertoire. To participate in Vocal Ensemble, students must also participate in Chorus. More information will be shared with your child about auditions during music class. Please contact me if you have any questions about the audition process.
- There is no cost to participate.
- Vocal Ensemble will wear the same T-Shirt as Chorus. Our T-shirt is generously provided by our BES PTO.
- SAVE THESE DATES NOW!
- Winter Concert: Monday, December 11th at 7 pm at Middle School West
- Reading Royals Hockey Game (singing the National Anthem): Saturday, February 3rd in the evening at Santander Arena in Reading
- Chicken Dinner Fundraiser: Saturday, March 16th in the afternoon at Middle School West
- Spring Concert: Monday, May 13th at 7 pm at Middle School West
Vocal Ensemble students are responsible for any work missed while they are at rehearsal. Students must check with their teachers and keep up with their school work to participate!
Please fill out the Google Form ASAP and let me know if you have any questions! My email is kleibensperger@boyertownasd.org
đ·4th & 5th Grade Band Sign Ups!đș
Attention 4th and 5th grade parents! Elementary Band sign ups are happening now! This week, the elementary band directors, Mrs. Mumie and Mr. Yoder, visited each elementary building to share information about joining the band. During their presentation, all of the band instruments were demonstrated, and all students were invited to âMeet the Instrument Night.â
On Wednesday, September 6 at 6:30 PM in the Middle School East Cafeteria, we are proud to present âMeet the Instrument Nightâ in partnership with Zeswitz Music. This event is designed to give students the chance to try out different instruments on sterilized mouthpieces and learn more about the band program. Representatives from Zeswitz Music will share information about their rental programs and the Boyertown Music League will have a treat for students as well! If you are interested in hearing more about the band program, please fill out the interest form at this link: bit.ly/BASDElemBandInterest Final registration for the band program will take place during âMeet the Instrument Night.â We hope to see you all there!
Thanks and have a great day!
September PTO Meeting
Tuesday, Sep 12, 2023, 04:30 PM
BES Library
đŸBES PTO VOLUNTEERS!đ»
Volunteers are VERY important for all our PTO events and activities to run smoothly. We are in need of volunteers this year more than ever. We have many exciting opportunities to help out! Please check out the link below to sign up to volunteer. There is a list of all the events this year with slots that you can sign up for. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us!
**Please be aware, this year if we do not have sufficient volunteers to run the event, the event will be cancelled. This is needed due to the lack of help in previous years, and the events not running as expected.**
BOX TOPS
Download the app to scan your receipts and earn money for your child's school!
SNIFTY PENCILS
It's SNIFTY PENCIL sale time! Click on the link for the google form and the pencils will be sent home with your students once payment has been received ($1.00 each). Thank you for supporting the PTO and BES.
BEAR STICKERS
Water Resistant Stickers
Bear water resistant stickers are on sale for $2! They are a great way to show your school spirit! Fill out the google form and send payment to get your child a sticker! We will deliver them to your student or you can purchase them at our PTO events.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FE34xgsNkj8FKUgQlkj-kp9fa0s7ioc-YXsi7tXi9Ag/edit?usp=drivesdk
JOB OPPORTUNITES
Click the link below to learn about employment opportunities with Kelly Education
https://kellyeducation.referralrock.com/v2/1/register?utm_source=QR-code-flyer&utm_medium=referral
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
STUDENT HANDBOOKS CAN BE FOUND HERE
BESâ SCHOOL WEBPAGE
BASD'S 23-24 SCHOOL CALENDAR
BASDâS FOOD SERVICES WEBPAGE
BASDâS IT SERVICES WEBPAGE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS LUNCH MENUS
BASDâS COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
HERE COMES THE BUS APP INFO
BASDâS PARENT PORTAL
LINK BESâ ONLINE ABSENCE SLIP
Please visit the following website regarding ticket sales at athletic events held at Boyertown. There will be no cash sales at events. TICKETS FOR BASD ATHLETIC EVENTS
Community Bulletin Board
BASD is proud to host our online Community Bulletin Board. The electronic bulletin board features district and community activities, events, clubs, resources, and more. The board is updated regularly and is an excellent source of information regarding things happening throughout our community and beyond. Be sure to check it out regularly!
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Boyertown Elementary
641 East Second Street
Boyertown, PA 19512
(610) 369-7427