Middle School East

I hope all have a safe and enjoyable three day weekend! Students are off on Monday, but the office will be open if needed. On Wednesday, we have an early dismissal and again, our office will be open through the remainder of the day.

Thank you to our drivers in our car loop, especially in the afternoon. It seems our adjusted times are working well. We do need to remind everyone that both in the morning and afternoon, when exiting the car line on to Rt 73/Big Road, all cars MUST TURN RIGHT out of our property.

A couple of weeks ago I was approached by two 8th graders, Ella Toepel and Madison Brown, with the idea of starting a weekly podcast to accompany the Week in Review and the Morning Announcements. I am proud of their initiative and efforts as they get started on this venture! Please click HERE to listen to the first BMSE: Behind the Scenes podcast. Congrats on your first publication, ladies!

Congratulations to our 6th and 7th grade Star Students of September!

Student Council is hosting the Halloween Dance on Friday, October 25th. The dance will be at MSE from 7-9 PM. The cost of the dance is $5. All students attending the dance MUST pre-pay for the dance during lunch. Students will not be permitted to pay when they get to the dance. Students will need to present their student ID when paying as well as when entering the dance. Those without an ID will be able to purchase a ticket after the rest of the students go through the line. Students will be able to pay for the dance during lunch on one of the following days:

• Wednesday, October 23rd
• Thursday, October 24th
• Friday, October 25th

We will be following our regular school dress code for the dance (this includes no hats, sunglasses, or face paint). However, students may choose to wear a costume. Costumes are optional and must still follow the school dress code. All costumes must be school appropriate and may not include any weapons or full face masks. Costumes may not be gory or gruesome. Inflatable costumes are not permitted. Students who choose to wear a costume will be entered into our costume contest that will be judged by the dance chaperones. Students can win best costume for one of the following categories: Best Group, Best Duo, Funniest, or Most Creative.

Students will be able to have their picture taken with their friends at the dance. Pictures cost $1 for each person who wants a copy of the picture.

Please refer to pages 44 and 51 in the student handbook for attendance at extracurricular events and dance expectations.

Important Drop-Off and Pick-Up Information

Drop-Off:

• All students should be dropped off at the back entrance by the gym. Students should have their ID. Those without their ID will enter the dance after the rest of the students enter.

• All students must arrive by 7:15. Students who receive special permission from Mr. Maoury or Mr. Marsch may ask to arrive by 7:30. No students will be admitted after 7:30.
• Dances begin at 7PM. Students should not be let out of their cars until the dance chaperones signal they may do so.
• Any car that arrives before 6:50PM should park in the back parking lot and wait in order to prevent a back log on to Rt 73.

Pick-Up:

• Students will be dismissed out three entrances. When picking up students in multiple grade levels, please pick up at the highest grade level location.
• 8th grade will be picked up in the front loop.
• 7th grade will be picked up on the side tennis court lot.
• 6th grade will be picked up in the back by the gym.

Thank you to the MSE Show Choir for opening the School Board meeting on October 8 and singing the National Anthem. You sounded great!

World Mental Health Day

Thursday, October 10th was World Mental Health Day. This was a great time to discuss the importance of looking after one’s mental health and checking in on those around us. To celebrate the day our Self Care Club made worry stones and clay sculptures of their favorite things to spread positive feelings.

We understand that everyone struggles at different times. If you ever have a concern, please know the school counselors are here to help and provide resources.

Pictured left to right (Natalie DiMarzio, Noelle Bernabei, Ava Lydon, Ava Houchins & Tessa Grube)

Boyertown’s Student Assistance Program offers a wide variety of psycho-educational support groups to help students learn to cope effectively with many common barriers to their educational success. These are OPTIONAL curriculum-based and skill-building groups that allow students to gain strength and understanding in a confidential setting from peers and provides them with the tools necessary to thrive despite challenges.

Groups typically last for 30 minutes in duration, once a week, for about eight weeks. The groups are facilitated by a Student Assistance Program Specialist from Caron Treatment Centers, Mrs. Briana Fretz. These groups do need require parent/ guardian permission before students can attend. If students are interested, they will have the opportunity starting Oct. 1st to complete an interest survey in their REACH google classroom. If you have any questions or would like to see your child participate in an upcoming group, please reach out to the counseling office.

Attention Music Families: With the cancellation of our Band Cavalcade fundraiser due to weather, we will need to focus on supporting our remaining fundraisers throughout the year! This month, the Boyertown Music League is partnering with Divine Apples for a delicious fundraiser from October 1st to October 16th. 🍎🎶🍏🎵

Orders for the Divine Apples Fundraiser are due on October 16th, with order pick-up scheduled for October 25th from 5:30-6:30pm at the High School Football Stadium Concession Stand. Prices for the apples range from $10.50 to $12.50, and all proceeds will directly benefit the music programs in Boyertown Schools for grades K-12.

Orders can be placed on our Music League website at www.boyertownmusic.com

Please direct questions to Sarah Pensyl, Boyertown Area Schools Music League President, spensyl@boyertownasd.org

The 2024 Christmas Giving Program is being offered through Boyertown Area Multi-Service Inc. Please review the attached flyer that contains information on how to sign your children up for this program. All applications are due by Monday, October 21st. Please contact Multi-Service with any questions you might have.

The BCIU is providing this opportunity for parents to learn more about resources and supports for those families with students who have disabilities.

Girls Soccer -

8th grade - On 10/8, lost to OJR, 1 to 0. It was a good contest. On 10/7, defeated Pottsgrove, 4 to 1. It was a slow first half, but then the girls came back with 3 goals in the second half. On 10/4, defeated Norristown, 3 to 0. It took a bit for the game to go our way, but then the girls dominated in the 2nd half.

7th grade - On 10/8, lost to OJR, 3 to 1. The girls fought hard. On 10/7, lost to Pottsgrove, 4 to 3. We were tied for a good portion of the second half, but an unlucky call at the end of the game gave the other a PK and a goal. On 10/4, defeated Norristown, 8 to 1. Many goals were scored by different players.

Field Hockey -

8th grade - On 10/9, lost to Upper Perk, 4 to 2. On 10/4, defeated Phoenixville, 3 to 0.

7th grade - On 10/9, tied Upper Perk, 1 to 1. On 10/4, lost to Phoenixville, 1 to 0.

WINTER SPORTS INFORMATION

Please read if you are interested in participating in winter sports; start date of Nov. 15.

24 - 25 Wrestling Meeting Information(district)

MSE Wrestling

Winter Cheer

Girls Basketball

Boys Basketball

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If a picture is worth 1,000 words, what are 1,000 pictures worth? The East Library’s Instagram has over 1,500 pictures to highlight the books, programs, readers, and projects in our library. Follow us @BoyertownEastLibrary.

Loud in the Library

This past Wednesday, the library hosted a board game-themed Loud in the Library event, and our students had an absolute blast! They got to play classic games like Connect 4, Jenga, chess, and the hilarious card game Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza. The kids had a wonderful time socializing, strategizing, and putting their problem-solving skills to the test.

Registration for the Loud in the Library programs opens the Monday before each week's event, and the information and registration form are posted on the library's Google Classroom. If you have any old board games in good condition that you'd be willing to donate, we would be thrilled to add them to our collection and share them with the students.

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Bear-A-Thon, dances, spirit days and more!

Click HERE for quick access to our Student Handbook/Code of Conduct

MSE School Counselors Contact Information:

Mrs. Charlee Malfaro (Class of 2029/Grade 8 School Counselor)

Phone #: 610-473-3987

CMalfaro@boyertownasd.org

Mrs. Beth Shive (Class of 2030/Grade 7 School Counselor)

Phone #: 610-473-3990

BShive@boyertownasd.org

Mrs. Allison Thomson (Class of 2031/Grade 6 School Counselor)

Phone #: 610-473-3991

AThomson@boyertownasd.org

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Middle School East
2020 Big Road
Gilbertsville, PA 19525
(610) 754-9550