NHUF Elementary
Boyertown Area School District - Home of the Bears
NHUF NEWS: January 26, 2024
UpComing Events
January 26 - PTCA Bingo Night - 6:30 PM - All-Purpose Room
February 9 - Fun Friday
February 14 - Valentines' Day
February 16 - NO SCHOOL - Professional Learning Day
February 17 - Reading Royals
February 19 - NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day
February 24 - PTCA Movie Morning - Boyertown State Theatre
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. 29 - Day 4
Jan. 30 - Day 5
Jan. 31 - Day 6
Feb. 1 - Day 1
Feb. 2 - Day 2
Feb. 5 - Day 3
Feb. 6 - Day 4
Feb. 7 - Day 5
Feb. 8 - Day 6
Feb. 9 - Day 1
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:
Great things in our Community!
Natalie Van Druff (MSE 6th grader) and Lilly Walter (NHUF 5th grader) are doing some great things in our community. They have been hard at work leading a grassroots campaign to preserve and enhance a local dek hockey rink. Check out this segment from CBS News Philadelphia from earlier this week by clicking HERE. The young ladies presented to New Hanover Township Supervisors on Wednesday evening and are able to move forward in presenting to the full Board in the upcoming months. Great job by our Bears getting involved in our community!
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.
Attention Grade 5 Parents/Guardians - Kindergarten School Pictures
Please check your email that was sent on behalf of the PTCA Yearbook Advisor for the form to submit your child's school kindergarten picture for the yearbook. In an effort to stay organized, all forms need to be submitted by February 9, 2024. It will be fun to see how much the students have grown from their first day of kindergarten. Thank you in advance for uploading your child's school kindergarten picture and completing the form.
Reading Royals
To all NHUF Families:
Our 4th/5th grade chorus will be singing the National Anthem at a Reading Royals Game on Saturday Feb 17th.
The game is at 7:00pm and we will sing just prior to the start.
You are invited to join us! A section has been reserved for all NHUF families so that we can all sit together.
Here is the link to purchase a ticket. We hope to see you there.
https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Newhanover
Mrs. Gallagher
Music Teacher
KINDERGARTEN 2024-2025
Kindergarten registration for the 2024-2025 school year begins on Monday, January 8, 2024. Registration packets were mailed to families based on census data on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. If you did not receive a packet, the contents are available at the link included below.
Please note that Student Registration Hours are By Appointment Only. This includes having forms photocopied and in-person questions. If you are dropping off completed paperwork for submission, please use the dropbox at the front entrance to the Education Center.
Districtwide 4th and 5th Grade Parent Preview and K-5 Parent Wellness Night - January 25th
We are excited to announce that BASD is holding a Wellness Night for parents. Please see the schedule below for more information. We hope that you can join us.
Human Growth & Development & HIV/AIDS Presentations, Parent Letter attached:
- Session 1 (6:00-6:30 PM) - Grade 4
- Session 2 (6:45-7:15 PM) - Grade 5
Empowering Our Kids Presentations by VSC of Montgomery County
- Session 3 (6:00-6:30 PM) - Grades K-5
- Session 4 (6:45-7:15 PM) - Grades K-5
Art for Stress Relief Mini-Workshop Presented by Be ReZilient
- Session 5 (6:00-6:40 PM) - Grades K-5
- Session 6 (6:45-7:25 PM) - Grades K-5
Descriptions of the program can be found at the following link. https://www.smore.com/q1rbz
The presentations by VSC and the art workshops are open to all elementary parents.
There are limited seats, please make sure to sign up via SignUp Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B45AEAD29A7FB6-46931928-parent
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:
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
LOST and FOUND
Please have your child check the Lost and Found if they are missing jackets or lunch boxes. There are many items found and we'd love to get them back to their rightful owners.
Note to School
If your child will be picked up early from school, please send a note to school with your child. Please include the student's first and last name, homeroom teacher, time of pick up and the name of the person picking up your child. The person picking up your child must have photo ID on them. Notes should be sent with each child on the day of early pick up. Please refrain from using sticky notes.
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 Nurse's Desk - January
As we enter the winter months, here are some reminders to keep your children healthy during the cold & flu season. For additional insight, please review Flu Information for Parents | CDC .
Wash Your Hands! Teach your children the importance of covering their mouth and nose when they cough or sneeze. This helps to keep germs from spreading. Frequent handwashing with soap and water is vitally important.
Get Active! Kids should get regular, moderate exercise to boost their immune systems. Studies have shown that being active can help reduce cold and flu episodes. There are plenty of indoor and outdoor activities that kids can enjoy during the winter months.
Get plenty of sleep! Children need between 9 and 14 hours of sleep a night depending on their age. Sleep deprivation can weaken the immune system and increase the risk of your child getting sick.
Eat a well-balanced diet! Provide meals with plenty of colorful fruits and vegetables to help boost your child’s immune system. Look for foods rich in Vitamins C and D, and avoid foods high in additives, preservatives and sugars.
Decrease stress! Elevated stress hormones can lead to decreased immunity. Give kids plenty of down time to rest and set aside quiet time for creative play. This can help to lower their stress levels and prevent them from getting sick.
Avoid sharing germs! Sharing is good for kids, but many commonly shared items can be breeding grounds for germs. Teach children to never share straws or drinks, hats and scarves, or anything that comes in contact with their mouth or face.
When kids do get sick, it’s important for parents to keep them home and take steps to prevent germs from spreading to others. If you’re unsure whether an illness requires a doctor’s visit or not, it’s best to err on the side of caution.
Wipe and Clean Frequently Touched Surfaces! Studies have shown that the flu virus can live and potentially infect a person for up to 48 hours after landing on a surface. Germs often grow on multiple surfaces such as doorknobs, toys, handrails and countertops. Regularly sanitize often-touched surfaces using anti-bacterial cleaners.
Keep Your Child Home When They Are Sick! Does your child have a fever (100.4° F or higher)? Do they have a questionable rash? Are they acting unusual today? If the answer is “yes,” it is probably best to contact your pediatrician and consider keeping your child home from school. Make sure they are fever-free for at least 24 hours without fever-reducing medications before returning to school.
Other Reminders
❖ Please send your child to school with weather-appropriate outdoor gear. Students will be outside for recess as long as the weather will allow!
❖ Please send your child to school each day with a refillable water bottle.
❖ Please encourage your child to apply chapstick and lotion at home to prevent dry, cracked and irritated skin. They may bring their own chapstick to school.
❖ If your child is new to the school, in kindergarten, or third grade, we need documentation of a dental exam. If your child is new to the school or in kindergarten, we need up-to-date immunization records and documentation of a physical exam.
We hope everyone enjoyed their winter break and is rested and ready to welcome in 2024!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the health room nurses.
Phone (610) 473-1770 Fax 610-754-8349
Desirée Wilson, BSN RN CSN Erin Kovach, BSN RN
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.
**Classroom Basket Helpers Needed:
The new Adult Bingo event planning is underway and we are in need of parent Classroom Basket Helpers for each of our classes.
Teachers will select the classroom theme, which will be used to gather items for the basket. We are asking for Classroom Basket Helpers be the liaison with parents, send reminder emails, gather the items and build the basket.
If this sounds like something you would like to help with, please click here to sign-up for a classroom. Once we have all Classroom Basket Helpers signed-up, further information will be sent and a virtual meeting will be scheduled to discuss details.
PTCA Happening Now/Upcoming:
**Bingo Night! - BINGLOW!!! TONIGHT!!!
Who is ready for B-I-N-G-O with a twist of glow?! Wear NEON or WHITE to enhance the Glow!
**Concessions will be available for purchase during the event for purchase. CASH PREFERRED.**
BINGO TIME: Friday, January 26th at 6:30pm in the NHUF Multi-purpose room. Doors open at 6:00pm. A Parent or Guardian MUST accompany their child.
**Movie Morning! - Join us for our first ever Movie Morning! We have rented out the Boyertown State Theater on Saturday, February 24th for a fun, relaxing movie morning. More information to come!
"Are You Feeling Lucky?" Bingo: *Adults only* Enjoy a night out with friends, neighbors, and relatives for adult conversation and the opportunity to win some great prizes. This year’s Bingo will have lots of great baskets and Grand Prizes. Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Sassamansville Fire Hall! Learn more here.
**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 Winter dinners easier! Order online.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
COMMUNITY NEWS
Feeding School Kids Campaign
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!
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
New Hanover Upper Frederick Elementary
2547 Big Road
Frederick, PA 19435
(610) 754-9580