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Let's Talk Tuesdays
BASD - Home of the Bears
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
CANCELED: Committee of the Whole Meeting
All after-school activities for Tuesday, February 13, 2024, have been canceled.
This includes tonight’s Committee of the Whole Meeting. Details regarding a new date for the Board Meeting will be released once it has been rescheduled.
BCTC Reschedules West Campus Open House
Happy Valentine's Day from the MSE Library!
Check out this amazing Rubik's Cube project from Mrs. Mento's kiddos!
#MSEBEARProud #MSEBEARSSpreadtheLove
Attention Families of Seniors: FBE Grad Signs are on Sale Now!
The annual tradition continues. The Foundation for Boyertown Education's
Graduation Lawn Sign Sale is happening now. Order yours today!
BASH Proudly Presents...
Want to Know More? Check Out this Article!
There are Still Tickets Available! Get 'Em Today!!
IMPORTANT Scholarship Message for Seniors
Local scholarships are now available! All applications may be found on the counseling page under the scholarship tab. https://www.boyertownasd.org/Page/1332
Please be sure to read over the requirements for the applications. BASH local scholarship applications are available from December 22nd – February 15th. All completed applications are due to the counseling office no later than February 15th at 4:00 pm. Late applications will not be accepted for any reason. Please stop by the counseling office with any questions.
Also found on our counseling page are scholarships that are not local, as well as scholarship search engines. Be on the lookout for any that may apply to you.
BASH School Counseling Department
More Info for Senior Families
The U.S. Department of Education just announced that schools will not begin receiving FAFSA information until “the first half of March.” Until that time, colleges and universities have no access to their students’ FAFSA information. As a result of this unexpected postponement, financial aid award letters for the 2024-2025 school year will be further delayed. Additionally, students who need to make corrections to their FAFSA will also be unable to do so until sometime in March.
The U.S. Department of Education made a late change to the formula used to calculate financial aid eligibility, which will make more students eligible for more financial aid. Unfortunately, the change also delays the delivery of FASFA information to schools.
If you have any questions, please contact the financial aid office at the institution to which you applied.
Schedule Reminder: 2/16 and 2/19
There is no school for students on Friday, February 16, 2024. Our Educational Team will be participating in Professional Learning.
Monday, February 19, 2024 is President's Day. There is no school. Our offices will be open.
Enjoy your long weekend!
2024 District Census
Boyertown Area School District has mailed the first batch of census forms to our families in Bally, Bechtelsville, Boyertown Borough, and Colebrookdale. Additional mailings are scheduled as follows:
February 23rd: Douglass Berks and Douglass Montgomery
March 8th: Earl, New Hanover, Upper Frederick, and Washington
Residents who do NOT have any changes to the data on their forms can respond to the census mailing electronically by visiting our website at www.boyertownasd.org. You MUST wait until you have received your census form to complete the online response form.
Feel free to spread the word...
Attention Current 6th - 8th Grade Students
The Berks Career & Technology Center (BCTC) is hosting a Career Camp aimed at introducing current 6th - 8th grade students to various career paths.
Details:
- Date: June 10-14, 2024
- Location: Berks Career & Technology Center, East Campus (Oley)
- Cost: $50.00 per student
The Career Camp will offer hands-on experiences in several programs, including:
- Horticulture
- Heavy Equipment Operations
- Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Therapy
- Culinary Arts
- Carpentry
This camp is designed to help students explore their interests and gain exposure to potential career paths they may not have considered before. By participating, students will have the opportunity to interact with professionals in these fields and engage in activities that will broaden their understanding of various career options.
The registration deadline is May 19, 2024.
BASH Singers Participate in PMEA District 10 Chorus, Scholarship Awarded
From Mr. Brunner, BASH Choir Director
Recently, BASH Choirs, had 9 students travel to Jim Thorpe High School to participate with 43 other school districts in the PMEA (PA Music Educators Association) District 10 Chorus.
The singers had the opportunity to work under Dr. Johnnie Felder of South Carolina State University, and they performed a magnificent concert on Friday night for a packed audience. While at the festival, they were required to audition for Region V Chorus. Boyertown had 4 students successfully qualify for Regionals. Region Chorus will take place at Messiah College and will be hosted by Dover Area High School March 8 and 9, 2024.
Emily Wambold – Soprano 2
Rosie Camper – Alto 1
Ava Puleo – Alto 1
Dominic Maldonado – Bass 2
Dominic will not be participating in the festival due to a conflict with the senior class trip that same weekend.
#BASHBEARSRaiseTheirVoices
Also, the PMEA District 10 $1000 scholarship was presented to Rosie Camper. This scholarship is rewarded to one senior in the ensemble who is planning on pursuing a music degree in college. Rosie had to apply for the scholarship and was chosen over her peers from all the other schools.
Congratulations Rosie!
Miracle4Luis Project Expands, Captures Attention of Local Businesses and Media
MSW Student Broc Eardley 'FLYerS' Across the Ice
Congratulations Broc! #MSWBEARSportsOrangeandBlack
Two 11-year-old BASD Students Fight to Save Their Rink
Lilly Walter, NHUF 5th Grader, and Natalie Van Druff, MSE 6th Grader, are making themselves part of the solution…
An Update from Mrs. Van Druff:
"I'm delighted to share that the girls passed the first round and soon will be presenting at a board meeting in the very near future, possibly April. If anyone, especially from New Hanover Township, would like to attend that meeting as well, I'm sure that would help!"
#BASDBEARSMakeAnIMPACT
February 2nd - National Wear Red Day
#BEARSRaiseHeartHealthAwareness!!
Thank you to all of our students and staff who wore red to raise Heart Health Awareness!
All funds raised by our staff will be donated to the American Heart Association.
#BASDBEARSAreGenerous
Snow Provides Unique Learning Opportunity
From Mr. Yenser''s Outdoor Education Classes
BASH students had the unique opportunity to learn how to use snowshoes and cross country skiing basics during our last winter storm. Great opportunity to learn a lifetime fitness activity for those winter conditions that keep most people inside.
#BASHBEARSPlayintheSnow
The GIANT Company is excited to kick off its Feeding School Kids Campaign to support our district’s meal program. The campaign kicked off on January 1 and will run through the end of March. One hundred percent of the proceeds raised at our local GIANT store on Holly Road in Gilbertsville through ‘round up’ will benefit our school district.
‘Round up’ is Giant’s program of asking its customers if they want to round up their grocery bills for non-profit organizations. BASD has been the recipient of their winter program generosity in the past. Through their giving, we have offset the rising cost of food and provide nourishing meals to all students regardless of their ability to pay.
Along with customer generosity, The GIANT Company will match up to $100,000 of dollars raised across their stores.
Thank you for your ongoing generosity!
Spring Sports Registration
Attention Families of Students in Grades 7 - 12:
Parents/Guardians,
Registration for Spring athletics (2024) for students in grades 7-12 is currently open. Please visit boyertownathletics.com or login to your student central/big teams account (if you registered for a fall or winter sport).
- - If you registered for a fall or winter sport, please make sure you indicate which spring sport you are participating in, and fill out any recertification forms. Parents and students must log into your account and sign/initial the forms.
- Please make sure your student-athlete is enrolled at the proper school (do not list the middle school or high school as an additional school) This is located on the “forms” page in your account at the top.
- To check the status of submitted forms, go to the bottom of the forms page
If you did not register for a fall or winter sport, please complete all forms in the registration. Physicals must be dated after 6/1/2023.
A new form has been added to the registration “St. Luke’s Consent to Treat”. This form is giving athletic trainers who are employed by St. Luke's the ability to treat your student-athlete. Even if you completed your registration before 10/11/23, please sign back in and complete this form.
Registration due dates:
- Senior High – Feb. 15, 2024
- Middle School – Feb. 15, 2024
Practices begin:
- Senior High (All Sports) – March 4, 2024
- Middle School
- MS East
- Girls Lacrosse - March 7, 2024
- Baseball, Softball, Track - March 11, 2024
- MS West
- All Sports - March 11, 2024
All practice times are immediately after school. If inclement weather or field conditions dictate otherwise you will be contacted by the coach and/or posted on the websites below.
- Senior High – boyertownathletics.com
MS East – boyertowneastathletics.com
MS West – boyertownwestathletics.com
If you have any questions, please contact the athletic office at 610-369-7452
Kindergarten Registration '24- '25 - Now Open
Kindergarten registration for the 2024-2025 school year began on Monday, January 8, 2024.
Registration packets were mailed to families based on Infinite Campus and/or census data on
Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
If you believe you received a packet in error, it may be that your data in Infinite Campus is incorrect.
Please notify us at basdregistration@boyertownasd.org, if your received a packet in error, so we can correct your information.
If you did not receive a packet, the contents are available at the registration link below.
It is important to register your child as soon as possible. Not only does this allow us to prepare for their arrival, it allows you and your child to access all of the information regarding kindergarten in BASD - including our upcoming Kindergarten Launch activities. Please mark your calendars with the appropriate Launch date below.
We cannot wait to meet our newest 'cubs!' #BASDBEARCubsAreComing
Local Magazine Wants to Share Your Story
Gilbertsville Living Magazine is looking for Gilbertsville families to feature in their publication. Are you interested in sharing your family's story? Contact Dylan Wolfinger at dwolfinger@bestversionmedia.com.
17th Annual Wellness Fair...
Reading Royals Host 4th Annual Career Ready Berks Night
On Friday, March 1, 2024, the Reading Royals will host the 4th Annual Career Ready Berks Night. Local businesses will be lined throughout the concourse prior to the game to talk to Berks County students and parents about the career pathways available in our county, and to advertise various job positions within their business.
Students will be given a “passport” at the entrance and are encouraged to visit all the business tables. Those who complete their “passport” are eligible to enter a drawing for a Royals-themed gift basket.
*Participating businesses are sponsors for free admission tickets to Berks County students, with purchase of an adult ticket. To get tickets for the Career Ready Berks Night on March 1st, please go to this website: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/CRB
Foundation for Boyertown Education
MSE Students "Tour" Ford's Theater
From Mrs. Monzo, MSE 7th-Grade ELA Teacher
East seventh grade ELA classes experienced a tour of Ford's Theater via the Virtual Reality headsets purchased through an FBE grant.. Mrs. Baney, BASD Instructional Coach, came into the classes and organized the trip to Ford’s Theater as a prelude to the book Chasing Lincoln’s Killer.
#FBEMakesLearningFun
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!
#BASDBEARSCareAboutOurCommunity
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Boyertown Area School District
Education Center
911 Montgomery Avenue
Boyertown, PA 19512
(610) 367-6031
www.boyertownasd.org