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NHUF Elementary
Boyertown Area School District - Home of the Bears
NHUF NEWS: December 22, 2023
UpComing Events
December 25-January 1 - NO SCHOOL
January 2 - School in Session
January 3 - December Reading Bingo Sheets are due
January 9 - Committee of the Whole Meeting (Finance) - Education Center - 7:00 PM
January 12 - 12:25 PM Early Dismissal Day
Day Cycle
We will be following a 6-day cycle again for school this year. Your child's special schedule will be based on the cycle days rather than days of the week. Below are the cycle days for the next two weeks.
Jan. 2 - Day 6
Jan. 3 - Day 1
Jan. 4 - Day 2
Jan. 5 - Day 3
NHUF Information
Volunteering - Raptor Online Application
If you plan to volunteer in our school, please be sure you have completed the Raptor Online Application and upload all of your clearances into the system. This is a new procedure that the district has rolled out this summer. Once you have uploaded your clearances and have completed the application it can take up to 10 business days for district office to process your application. Below is the link for more information:
Cold Weather Guidelines
Students will be going outside for recess unless the wind chill factor is 18° Fahrenheit or below, or it is precipitating. It is most important that all students dress warmly so that they will be comfortable when they are outdoors. This includes having students bring coats, mittens and hats. Please refer to the Elementary School Handbook for additional information regarding recess.
Parent Drop Off Reminder
Parent drop off is from 8:25-8:45 AM. Once the bell rings at 8:45 AM, staff members must close the doors to begin teaching. If the door is closed, you must bring your child(ren) to the main office and sign your child(ren) in as being tardy. Thank you for your cooperation.
Attendance/Late to School Procedures
If your child will be absent OR late to school, please complete the electronic attendance form or email attendancenhuf@boyertownasd.org (preferably before 9:00 AM). The electronic attendance form can be found on our school's website. Students who are brought to school late will need to be accompanied by an adult and signed in at the office.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdu7u8drCfc3Ws4S3WzkjqtGmWzCgbCogcj7HZ4l9XuvgmnhQ/viewform
Early Dismissal Days
Please mark your calendars for the following Early Dismissal Days this year:
January 12
March 22
April 17
May 28, 29, 30, 31
AM Kindergarten session will be from 8:45-10:35 AM. PM Kindergarten session will be from 10:35 AM-12:25 PM. Grades 1 thru 5 will be 8:45 AM - 12:25 PM.
The cones to enter the parking lot are not removed until 12:00 PM
Note to School
Note to School pads can be requested or picked up in the office. Thank you.
Classroom/Birthday Treats
All classroom/birthday treats must be labeled with ingredients. If possible, please be sure treats are of the same type (same flavor, no icing, all icing, etc.) and are individually wrapped.
From the Cafeteria
JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST
All students in the Boyertown Area School District have the opportunity to receive breakfast in the cafeteria each school day. There will be a continuation of the Governor's free breakfast initiative to provide breakfast to students at no charge for those schools participating the School Breakfast Program. Therefore, students will not be charged for breakfast for the 2023-2024 school year.
Breakfast will be available during the following time each morning: Secondary Schools 7:15am to 7:40am Elementary Schools 8:25am to 8:45am
Our breakfasts include a variety of healthy and tasty choices including such items as cereal, mini waffles, mini french toast, muffins, cereal bars, pop tarts, fresh fruits, 100% juices and a variety of milk. Students at the Middle School and Elementary levels are required to select an Entrée and must take at least 1 serving of Fruit or Vegetable to make a complete breakfast. A total of 3 items must be taken to make a complete meal. Milk is included as part of the meal. Senior High students are encouraged to do this as well, but are not required to purchase a complete meal. Instead, Senior High students have the option to purchase a la carte items, which are individually priced. To see a complete listing of our menu offerings, which duplicate bi-weekly throughout the year, please visit the Boyertown Area School District website , select Departments, and choose Food Services.
Disclaimer:
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA
Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at:
https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
(1)mail:U.S. Department of AgricultureOffice of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights1400 Independence Avenue, SWWashington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
(2)fax:(833)256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
(3)email:program.intake@usda.govThis institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Please see attached information to this newsletter for free meals available during the winter break.
From the Nurse's Desk - December
From the Nurse’s Desk
Below you will find information regarding health room procedures. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the health room nurses at 610-473-1770.
Hello, NHUF parents and guardians! My name is Desiree Wilson and I have recently joined Mrs. Erin Kovach in the Health Office. I am excited to be here and look forward to getting to know you and your child/children. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. My email is dwilson@boyertownasd.org. I split my time between NHUF and WES, while Mrs. Kovach is here daily. I wish you all a joyous holiday season!
Physical & Dental Forms: All state mandated Kindergarten and 3rd grade private dental forms and all Kindergarten private physical exam forms are due now. If you have an upcoming appointment, please notify the health room of the appointment and we will make note of the date in your child’s record.
Medication Information: If your child requires prescription or over-the-counter medication while at school, a medication authorization form must be completed by your physician. Once completed, please submit the paperwork, then contact the health room to schedule an appointment to drop off your child’s medication. Prescription medications must be in an original pharmacy labeled container. Over-the-counter medication must be in original packaging. Please refer to the BASD website for more information.
Returning Paperwork: Please return any health room forms (Physical, Dental, Medication) via email if possible. You can scan and email the original document or email a photograph from your phone to either dwilson@boyertownasd.org or ekovach@boyertownasd.org
When to keep your child home:
As stated in the BASD student handbook, if your child exhibits any of the following symptoms, it is recommended that you keep your child home from school and consult with the child’s primary health care provider:
1. A cough interfering with your child’s sleep or ability to participate in school activities.
2. A cough that is productive and has phlegm or is associated with fever or trouble breathing.
3. Fever: A temperature equal to or greater than 100 degrees without the use of a fever reducing medication. Please note that the student’s temperature should remain normal without the use of fever reducing medication for 24 hours prior to the return to school.
4. Nausea, Vomiting or diarrhea.
5. Unusual skin eruptions, hives or rash.
6. Redness or drainage from the eyes.
Please refer to the BASD student handbook for more information.
*We recommend keeping a change of clothing in your child’s backpack, regardless of their age, as clothing can become soiled due to a bathroom accident, fall outside in the mud, or because of spilling food/drink.*
FROM THE PTCA
The PTCA needs YOUR help! Your help and support are vital to making our events a success…and do we appreciate it! If you wish to learn more about volunteer opportunities, please visit our Crews Volunteer page by clicking here.
***It is time to begin planning our annual Basket Raffle! We are in need of crew members to help us to contact businesses for donations and plan the event! Our Basket Raffle will be held on Friday, March 15th at Hope Community Church. Please consider helping for our PTCA's largest fundraising event! Join our Basket Raffle Crew by clicking here.
PTCA Happening Now/Upcoming:
**23/24 Yearbook Picture submission:
It is that time of year!! You're invited to submit pictures to be considered for the yearbook. If you've got great photos of school events, the Yearbook Crew would love to see them!! Just a few ideas of photos we want to see:
- First Day of School
- Fall Book Fair/Ice Cream Social
- Fall Fest/Halloween
- School Spirit
- Band/Orchestra
- Chorus
- Safeties
- 100th Day of School
- And anything else school-related you can think of!
Photos accepted until March 8th, 2024!
We are trying a new way for submissions this year to help better organize the pictures by student and event. ***When submitting, we ask that all pictures be saved/labeled with student's FULL NAME. Please use the following Google form to submit your student's pictures!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Missy Yetter, Yearbook Advisor (mpeters4119@gmail.com).
Fundraising:
**Wawa Shorti Vouchers are on sale for $5 and can be purchased online. They make great gifts or just something to make your activity filled Fall dinners easier! Order online.
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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