Middle School East

The first trimester officially ends on Thursday and final trimester grades will be officially posted on December 5. We are holding our fall conferences the week of Thanksgiving. Please see the detailed information below and how to sign up for a conference with teachers.

Fall conferences are set for Monday, November 25 from 1:00-3:00PM and again 4:30-7:30PM as well as Tuesday, November 26 from 1:00-3:00PM. Conferences may be in person or virtual. The link to sign up can be found HERE and you must schedule an appointment through this link and indicate in-person or virtual. The sign-up link will remain open until Friday, November 22 at 4:00PM.

Links for virtual conferences will be emailed out by teachers before noon on Monday, November 25.

Please be punctual for your conference as our teachers need to stay on schedule in order to not impact others and their scheduled times.

Those parents and guardians who will be coming into the building for Conferences are asked to take a few moments and look through our Lost and Found which will be moved to the Lobby. We have A LOT of water bottles, pencil cases, and clothes that have been left behind over the course of the trimester. All remaining items will be dontated to a local clothing shelter after the conferences.

Congratulations and thank you to our combined MSE/MSW singers who performed at the Veteran's Day Salute Program at St. John's Lutheran Church Thursday evening. 15 of the performers attend MSE and all put on an excellent performance!

On Wednesday night, MSE hosted Intercounty Jazz Band Auditions. This ensemble showcases the talents of some of the best 7-9th grade jazz musicians in 11 schools in Montgomery, Chester and Berks counties. They will participate in a concert at MS West on Saturday, January 25th alongside the Intercounty Concert Band.

East will be well represented. Special congratulations to the following East students (and 9th graders affiliated with East) who auditioned successfully for the group.

Brian Ruoss: Bari Sax

Rowan Walsh- Trombone

Jackson Lenzo- Drums

Mason Johnston- Guitar

Madalyn Karaffa- Vibraphone

Additionally we received confirmation of each school’s members in the Intercounty Concert Band. Students are chosen by a director’s nomination process and a lottery system.

Our members in grade 7-9 that will be participating are:

Kathryn Cerva- Flute

Ben McDermott- Clarinet

Molly Lewis- Clarinet

Ellie Sell- Bass Clarinet

Carter Hewitt- Alto Sax

Brian Ruoss- Bari Sax

Mason Johnston- Trumpet

Zachary Weller- Trumpet

Brayden Beardsley- Trombone

Jaden Ehst- Baritone

Rowan Walsh- Baritone

Jackson Lenzo- Percussion

Madalyn Karaffa- Mallet Percussion

The East Book Fair will be open November 18-22!

It’s book fair time! Your student will have the opportunity to shop at the book fair in school during the week of November 18. Each ELA class will visit the book fair, but students may also visit the fair during study halls to make purchases. There are only books and sports posters for sale. We don’t have pens, erasers, or other items.

We accept the following forms of payment.

credit cards

debit cards

Apple Pay

Google Pay

checks (made out to BMSE Activity Fund)

cash (small bills appreciated)

Scholastic eWallet

We are unable to take money from student’s lunch accounts or accept Venmo. Students who need their phone for payment will be allowed to stop at their lockers before visiting the fair.

Students will be able to donate their unwanted change to buy books that will be donated to the United Way.

If you are unable to attend the book fair in person, visit our online fair. The online fair will be available on November 15. Email our librarian, Mrs. Mento, at kmento@boyertownasd.org if you would like to pick up your books in the office. This is perfect if you plan on giving books later as gifts.

Gently Loved Books

We also have two carts of gently loved books available for kids who don’t have money for the book fair. www.scholastic.com/bf/beast

Email our librarian, Mrs. Mento, with any questions. kmento@boyertownasd.org

For many, the colder weather and the holiday traditions of winter cause an increase in emotional and financial strain. If your family is in need of assistance this season, please let the MSE school counselors know using this confidential form. Through donations and community resources, we are honored to assist our families in need.

🎁 The deadline to request holiday assistance is Friday, November 15. After this date, the school counselors will continue to work with families. However, available resources may be more limited.

Please complete this form to indicate your preferred stores and/or items. While we are not able to guarantee specific matches, we will make every effort to be considerate of requests.

A school counselor will be in touch by December 6 to schedule pick up or delivery of items between December 10-16.

MSE Winter/Holiday Assistance Request

Student Council is hosting the Turkey Day Food Drive from November 6 - November 20. All items will be donated to Preston’s Pantry at Boyertown Area Multi-Service. See the image below for suggested items that are most needed at Preston’s Pantry. Students should bring donations to the library and place them in teachers’ boxes. The teacher with the most items in his/her box will have to wear a turkey costume on the last day of school before Thanksgiving break!

Registration for Winter athletics (2024-2025) for students in grades 7-12 is currently open. For more information and start dates, please click HERE .

If you have any questions please contact the athletic department at athletics@boyertownasd.org

WINTER SPORTS INFORMATION

Please read if you are interested in participating in winter sports;

start date of Nov. 15.

MSE Wrestling - Hydration Test Signups

Winter Cheer

Girls Basketball

Boys Basketball

Click the image or HERE to listent to the Podcast.

Click the image above or HERE to submit your suggestions/ideas about

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