NHUF Elementary

December 2 - NO SCHOOL - Office Open

December 3 - Parent/Principal PTCA Coffee - 9:00 AM

December 5 - Sr. Orchestra/Sr. Band Concert - BASH Auditorium - 7:00 PM

December 6 - Deadline for ASIV

December 12 - NHUF Choral Concert - MSW - 7:00 PM

December 19 - Holiday Sing-a-long Assemblies

December 20 - Early Dismissal Day - 12:25 PM

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.

Dec. 3 - Day 5

Dec. 4 - Day 6

Dec. 5 - Day 1

Dec. 6 - Day 2

Dec. 9 - Day 3

Dec. 10 - Day 4

Dec. 11 - Day 5

Dec. 12 - Day 6

Dec. 13 - Day 1

Our REQUIRED Annual Student Information Verification (ASIV) has opened for the FINAL time for the 2024-2025 school year.

If you still need to complete this process, the FINAL DEADLINE is FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6th.

For full details, please visit: https://secure.smore.com/n/yg6kd9

Thank you to our families who have completed their verifications!

As we head into the holidays and the potential for poor road and school property conditions increase due to inclement weather, we wanted to take a moment to provide a reminder regarding emergency delays, closings, dismissals, and the use of Flexible Instructional Days.

Heavy snowfall, other serious weather conditions, or other emergencies may require delaying openings, closing schools, or dismissing early. In such cases, Boyertown Area School District will utilize our Infinite Campus Messenger Service to notify our staff, families, and communities via text, email, and telephone. Because the distribution of messages through IC Messenger can take some time due to the volume of messages being sent, we will post a pop-up message to all district homepages and update the district's Facebook page and Instagram as soon as possible. For full details, please visit us at https://www.boyertownasd.org/Page/666.

If the school district is closed, BASD will utilize a Flexible Instructional Day. (There are no “snow days” built into the 2024-2025 calendar.) The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) approved the use of Flexible Instructional Days (FID) as an alternate form of instruction in place of a day otherwise canceled due to inclement weather or a building emergency.

Utilizing a Flexible Instructional Day will allow students and teachers to continue the learning process while responding to a weather closure or emergency efficiently. Flexible instruction allows students to complete classwork at home, and may be online, offline, or a combination. PDE will count this as a full day of school. For full details, please visit us at: https://www.boyertownasd.org/Page/6173.

Your child’s teacher(s) will be available for assistance via email from 10 AM until 2 PM during a Flexible Instructional Day, and the need for a make-up day is eliminated because students are completing their work while at home and at their own pace.

If you have any questions or concerns after reviewing the linked emergency delay/closing/dismissal and FID resources, please contact your building administrator.

Thank you,

Boyertown Area School District

Just a reminder that parents who pick their child(ren) up at the end of the day will not be permitted to enter the pick up line until 3:00 PM. Please know that waiting on Hoffmansville Road for the cones to be moved is NOT permitted. While this may be inconvenient for some of you, the safety of our students and staff is top priority.

Our lost and found is growing rapidly. Please have your child(ren) check the lost and found for missing items. A reminder to label your child's coats and sweatshirts so we can get them to their rightful owner. The lost and found is located outside the cafeteria.

If you are picking your child up during the day, please do not email the attendance email. Please send a note to school with your child on the day of pick up. If you make an appointment after your child has gone to school, please call the office. Thank you.

Please mark your calendar and join the Principal and PTCA for Coffee on the following dates:

December 3 - 9:00 AM

February 3 - 6:30 PM

April 1 - 9:00 AM

May 20 - 6:30 PM

All meetings will be held at NHUF Elementary School with a zoom option. Please bring your Photo ID if you are coming in person.

Please click on the link below for information for families seeking food assistance for your children over the holiday.

https://www.boyertownasd.org/cms/lib/PA01916192/Centricity/Domain/40/Meal%20Locator%20During%20Holiday%20Breaks%20-%20December%202023.pdf

All classroom/birthday treats must be pre-packaged and store-bought with the ingredients clearly written on the label. If possible, please be sure treats are of the same type (same flavor, no icing, all icing, etc.).

For the safety of all students, DO NOT send in any nut products as there may be students in the class with nut allergies. Please read your snack labels and DO NOT send in snacks that state: "Manufactured in a factory containing nut products" or "May contain allergens".

In order to enter the school, all visitors are required to buzz the office by pushing the silver button located to the left of the visitor door. Once you are buzzed into the building, please report to the office to sign in and pick up a visitor or volunteer badge. Please be sure to carry photo ID with you whenever you are on school property. Deliveries of any kind (forgotten homework, birthday treats, lunches) are to be made directly to the office only, not to the classroom.

The Boyertown Area School District will have early dismissal days on the following dates:

December 20, 2024

January 17, 2025

April 16, 2025

June 3, 4, 5, 6, 2025

AM Kindergarten session will be 8:45-10:35. PM Kindergarten session will be 10:35-12:25.

As many of you know, Boyertown Area School District has a rich history of volunteerism. Last year, we updated our process for managing volunteers and their required clearances, etc. to include the Raptor software platform already in place throughout the district. We are pleased to share that the rollout was a huge success with more than 1,000 volunteers participating in the new process for 2023-2024!

As we approach the start of the 2024-2025 school year, more than 870 of those who registered remain active.

We strongly encourage the remaining 160+ who have expired within Raptor to update their documentation following the instructions received from Raptor.

Finally, we invite those of you who are new parents/guardians to the district, and those of you who want to become new volunteers to do so now. Doing so will ensure that you are ready to join us when volunteer opportunities of interest arise.

Avoid delays. Get started today!

Our volunteer newsletter outlines the process.
SMORE: https://secure.smore.com/n/kr7en

Our volunteer web page has the additional details and links you will need.
WEBSITE: https://www.boyertownasd.org/Page/6459

We are here to help! Please email us at volunteers@boyertownasd.org.

We truly appreciate your willingness to share the generosity of your time and talent with our students!

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.

With the colder weather months coming up, please ensure your child has appropriate clothing (coat, hat, gloves, shoes, etc) for outside recess. The Health Office does not have extras of these types of clothing.

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.

* Change of clothing: Please keep a change of clothing in your child’s backpack, regardless of their age. Clothing can become soiled due to a bathroom accident, fall outside in the mud, or because of spilling food/drink. The health room may not have appropriately sized clothing, so if your child does have an accident of any sort, a parent/guardian will be called to bring clothing in for the student.

We NEED you!! 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.

Frecon Pie Fundraiser Pick-up:

Pies must be picked up on Tuesday, November 26th. Pick up will be in the cafeteria 4pm - 6:30pm.

Bob Hilbert Spirit Wear Update:

The Bob Hilbert Store has closed and all orders will be available on December 5th. If you selected delivery to school, all orders will be sent home with your student.

Moe's Southwest Grill Pop-Up:

Together with Moe's Southwest Grill, the PTCA will be hosting a Moe's Pop-Up dinner night.

How about a night off from cooking dinner while supporting a favorite organization?!
Attention friends, family, neighbors, and local Queso lovers! We are hosting a Moe’s Popup Fundraiser on Tuesday, December 10th, for NHUF PTCA.

These Take-home Family taco Kits are ready to eat when you get home, making your night easier, plus for every kit sold, 25% will be donated to NHUF PTCA..…that’s $10.75 per kit!!!

The Meal Kits feed 4-6, come with all the fixings to make up to 12 tacos, and are $43.00(+tax). Choose from chicken, ground beef, ½ chicken and ½ ground beef, or vegetarian. Check out the photo for all that is included!

This is a fun, and convenient way to have dinner ready to pick up while supporting a favorite organization. Take a much-deserved night off from cooking, order your family a night of fajitas. Show your support!

How to Order

• Please place your order by 1:00pm on Monday December 9th
• Fill out this form to submit your order: CLICK HERE
• Pick up will be at 2547 Big Rd, Frederick, PA 19435 between 5:30-6:00pm on Tuesday, December 10th
• Can't make it, order a KIT CREDIT, NHUF PTCA will receive the $10.75, and you can grab your kit where and when it works best for you!

When picking up your order, please pull up in the Parent Loop, tell us your name, we will bring your order right to you, and you’ll be on your way!

See you on Tuesday, December 10th, we’re looking forward to it!

Upcoming events:

• PTCA Basket Raffle - March 7, 2025

Upcoming Fundraising:

• Moe's Pop-up - February 5, 2025
• Collegeville Bakery Pizza Kits - Dates TBD

BASD hosts an 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!

Canva is also used in the creation of this newsletter.

Any additional applicable copyright information for items used throughout the newsletter will be provided on a use-by-use basis.

New Hanover Elementary
2547 Big Road
Frederick, PA 19435
(610)754-9580