Middle School East

Our 6th graders enjoyed our Field Trip to Hawk Mountain on Thursday and Friday. I look forward to sharing some pictures with you next week. Thank you to our teachers and families for making this event run smoothly.

As part of our ongoing efforts to foster a positive school environment, our 6th grade students came together to brighten up our MSE sidewalks with vibrant colors and uplifting messages on Wednesday. Armed with colorful chalk and a lot of enthusiasm, students worked to "chalk the walk" with motivational sayings and encouraging words. It was wonderful to see the creativity and teamwork on display as students took pride in crafting messages to support one another. This team-building experience left the 6th grade students feeling more connected to each other and more aware of how their actions can have a positive impact on others in our school community. Please enjoy the picutres below!

7th grade REACH class (October 28th to November 4th) will have a guest speaker through National Alliance of Mental Health (NAMI) present their Ending the Silence session. Students will learn about mental health conditions to help gain an understanding of an often-misunderstood topic. NAMI is an organization dedicated to the education and support of mental health. Please click HERE to see more of our proposed REACH topics for this year. If you would like your child to NOT participate in this presentation, please email your child’s school counselor regarding this request. Please also reach out with any additional questions or concerns.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

24 - 25 Wrestling Meeting Information(district)

MSE Wrestling

Winter Cheer

Girls Basketball

Boys Basketball

Fall Results

Boys Soccer -

8th grade - On 10/8, 8th Grade Boys soccer played a tough undefeated OJR team. Boyertown took the lead with a goal by Paul Okolie. Cayden Wieber had a few nice saves in goal, but OJR scored late to finish in a 1-1 tie.

7th grade - On 10/10, 7th grade boys grabbed their second win of the season winning 6-1 vs Pottstown. Goal scorers included Ryan Halbe, Lyam Drost & Oliver Moore.

Girls Soccer -

On 10/17, defeated Pottstown, 6 to 0. A lot of different players helped East to the victory.

Field Hockey -

8th grade - On 10/15, defeated Pottsgrove, 6 to 0. On 10/11, defeated Norristown, 3 to 0.

7th grade - On 10/15, tied Pottsgrove, 2 to 2. On 10/11, defeated Norristown, 2 to 0.

In the Library

As of Thursday afternoon, the library has checked out over 5,000 items. We have an impressive collection of almost 25,000 items, including nearly 7,000 fiction books and over 800 graphic novels. It's been wonderful to see our students engaged with these materials.

But that's not all. We are more than just books! We have four microscopes that students can check out, as well as 11 chess sets and 20 craft kits for knitting, crocheting, hat looms, and scarf looms. The best part is that the students can keep the yarn they use, and we're always happy to accept yarn donations. Together, we're creating a vibrant and enriching learning environment for our students. If you have questions about the programs or donations, please email our librarian, Mrs. Mento. KMento@boyertownasd.org

Due Dates

Books are checked out for two weeks. They can be renewed multiple times as long as another student is not waiting. Due date cards are in the back of books.

Library on Instagram

The Boyertown East Library is on Instagram! Follow the library on Instagram @BoyertownEastLibrary https://www.instagram.com/boyertowneastlibrary/ to see new books, cool programs, featured readers, and more.

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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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Gilbertsville, PA 19525
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