November 9: Winter Athletic Registration due.

November 12: BCTC West Campus Open House

November 13: BCTC East Campus Open House

November 22: Alice in Wonderland (FAUD) 7:00pm

November 23: Alice in Wonderland (FAUD) 7:00pm

November 24: Alice in Wonderland (FAUD) 2:00pm

November 25: Early Dismissal, HR, 1, 2, 3, 4 periods only (modified bell schedule, see below)

November 26: Early Dismissal, HR, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 periods only (modified bell schedule, see below- NO BCTC)

November 26: ASVAB exam (see details below)

November 27: Early Dismissal, HR-9th period (early dismissal bell schedule, see below- NO BCTC)

No School for Students: November 28th thru December 2nd

December 6: BCTC Applications due! (details below)

December 20: Early Dismissal (modified bell schedule)

December 23 thru January 1: District Closed

MIDTERMS Info.

January 8 & 9: Science & ELA Midterms (regular schedule)

January 10 & 13: Related Studies Midterms (regular schedule)

January 13 & 14: Math & Social Studies Midterms (regular schedule)

JAnuary 17: Early Dismissal & End of 2nd Quarter / First Semester

Starting Monday, October 28, 2024, all students leaving the building prior to dismissal (Part Time, Internship, Etc), must exit via the Main Entrance. You are no longer permitted to use the Athletic Entrance or East Entrance to leave early.

Thank you!

The ASVAB exam has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 26, 2024 in the Cafe. Students eligible received the following email below on 11/5/24 @ 9:40am from Mrs. Cornes.

Hello students and families,

If you are receiving this email you/your student was previously scheduled to take the ASVAB exam on October 16, 2024. We are happy to share the ASVAB exam has been rescheduled for Tuesday, November 26, 2024, from 7:45-11:00 am in the café. On the day of the assessment, please arrive to the Café no later than 7:45 am so we can seat you and begin the exam promptly at 8:00 am.

Thank you,

Mrs. Cornes

BASH Drama Club's Fall Play, "Alice in Wonderland" opens on Friday, November 22 in the FAUD. Doors open at 6pm, curtain at 7pm. Saturday November 23 doors open at 6pm, curtain at 7pm, and Sunday November 24 doors open at 1pm, curtain at 2pm. Tickets will be sold during lunches Nov. 18-22 for $8 each, and at the door for $10 each. This is the largest cast we have ever had for a Fall Play, so you're sure to see a friend onstage!

Dear Students,

Please complete the Google Form to learn more about an amazing summer program and opportunity for students who are interested in Entrepreneurship. This is a 6-week summer program (schedule listed on flyer). This program provides you the opportunity to learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur, learn what leadership is, the critical steps required to start a business, and take a deep dive into networking and marketing skills. If you are interested and have completed the google form you will be invited to Emerging Entrepreneur Academy meeting on 11/18.

For more information, please contact Mrs. Warren at nwarren@boyertownasd.org or Mrs. McArthur at cmcarthur@boyertownasd.org

Thank you!

Apply for College in the High School Courses for the 2024-2025 School Year with Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

We are excited to announce that the CiHS (College in the High School) application for the 2024-2025 school year is now open for students taking:

Dual Enrollment: Statistics, Calculus, College Algebra, AP Biology and AP Chemistry at BASH.

For your convenience, we’ve created a clear set of instructions that can be accessed easily using College in the High School Application Instructions

Important Reminder: As you complete the application, please review your entire high school schedule for the year and apply for all CiHS classes you plan to take, including the Lab for Biology and Chemistry.

Registration ends on November 29, 2024.

Ms. Sandra Gallagher-M.S.

Registration for Winter athletics (2024-2025) for students in grades 7-12 is currently open. Please visit https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q0eeZJ9Ni0gBkPKk0QPZo_nZe6v2Lop5tjDgFG1PXlg/edit?usp=sharing

For more information and start dates.

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

Just a reminder that all AP Exam Payments are due on November 1st. Payments can be made through EZ-School Pay. Exams are $99, except for Research & Seminar which are $149 each. If you have questions, please reach out to your student's AP teacher and/or Mr. Maurer.

Hello Students!

If you know that you want to apply to BCTC, it is time to start your BCTC application for the 25-26 school year. If you are interested in applying and want assistance with the application process, Mrs. Mazzie will be holding a Homeroom/Advisory session next week to review the application process. Please see below for details:

• Tuesday, October 15th: BCTC Application Process for 10-12th grade
• Where: LGI
• Time: Homeroom/Advisory- 7:40-8:12am
• Thursday, October 17th: Medical Health Professions (MHP) BCTC Application Process for Juniors.
• Where: LGI
• Time: Homeroom/Advisory- 7:40-8:12am

Please read the information below before the homeroom/advisory session to help prepare you for the application process.

The BCTC online portal will open next Tuesday,October 15th, and the application process can begin! The step by step directions can be found at this link.

Attached to this email is the full BCTC application packet. Please be sure to READ ALL DIRECTIONS on the front page of the packet. Once you submit the online portion of the BCTC application, you are required to follow the application checklist, complete the essay, admissions agreement, and you must secure 2 teacher recommendations. Again, all directions are on this google document and the application checklist. Your application is considered incomplete until you have all parts submitted.

You must return all documents to your school counselor to be considered as an applicant. Be sure that all completed materials are attached prior to your submission to the counseling office (the application checklist, the essay, and the admissions agreement). The 1st round due date for applications is December 6th!

School Counselor Alphabetical Assignment:

Lisa Oxenreider - 9th Grade A-Ce- 10th A-L

loxenreider@boyertownasd.org

Jordan Durante - 9th Grade G-Ko- 11th A-L

jwebb@boyertownasd.org

Sandra Gallagher - 9th Grade Kp-O- 11th M-Z

sgallagher@boyertownasd.org

Christy Greener - 9th Grade Cf-F- 10th M-Z

cgreener@boyertownasd.org

Christen Mazzie - 9th Grade Sd-Z- 12th M-Z

cmazzie@boyertownasd.org

Crystal McArthur - 9th Grade P-Sc- 12th A-L

cmcarthur@boyertownasd.org

Please reach out to your school counselor with any questions.

Thank you,

BASH Counselors

Students,

1. Students may use their technology before HR and between classes (the 4mins they receive to switch classes).
2. Students must have their technology in their bookbag, or caddy, from bell to bell.
3. Students may use their technology in Open Campus and Lunch.
4. When in Open Campus or Lunch, technology need to stay there, or at least be out of sight in a pocket, when going to the restroom or another classroom. No student should be using their technology in the hallways during the class period (even if they are in lunch).

Thank you,

BASH Admin.

Please see the message below from our HPE Department:

• Electronic Devices Use: In accordance with our Electronic Devices Policy, electronic devices (including cell phones, Air Pods, and smartwatches) are not permitted in physical education class. The students are expected to lock their electronic devices in our locker rooms. While in health classrooms, electronic devices must be put away in students’ bags or stored in teacher designated locations.

• Locker Room Policy:

· Students use of locker rooms and gymnasium is authorized only during designated physical education class.

· Students are expected to provide a lock to protect their belongings during physical education class. All locks must be removed at the end of each class period. All BASH students are responsible to lock their belongings during physical education class.

· Students are expected to be responsible for and protect their valuables. BASH will not be held responsible for any lost or stolen items.

New for 2024-2025: The Technology Usage Fee is included in the Annual Student Information Verification (ASIV). There is NOT a letter to send home with students. ASIV includes the following:

As a component of our student 1:1 device program, the District continues with a “Technology Usage Fee.” This fee supports the maintenance and upkeep of equipment distributed to all Grades 2-12 students. The current “Technology Usage Fee” is $20.00. Any family who qualifies for the state of Pennsylvania’s free lunch program will have the fee waived. Any family who qualifies for the state’s reduced lunch program will have the fee reduced to $10.00. Families experiencing financial difficulties are encouraged to contact their school office to discuss additional payment options. More details regarding payment of the Technology Usage Fee will be emailed in October.

Waiting until October allows the free/reduced lunch determinations to be complete and eliminates the need for tech fee refunds, etc. In October, the district will notify parents/guardians of the payment procedures, due date, etc.

In order to better serve the needs of our students, BASH have moved to a team model with our counselors for the 2024-2025 school year. This will allow all counselors, as well as our new Student Support Liaison, Mrs. Cornes, to better support our incoming 9th grade students, while providing more time for all of our students. Please click on the BASH Counselor Smore for additional counseling information including college visits.

Administration contact information is below:

Mr. Jared Sparks, Building Principal (JSparks@boyertownasd.org)

Mr. Ryan Venner, Grade Level Principal (RVenner@boyertownasd.org)

Dr. Matthew Bergey, Grade Level Principal (MBergey@boyertownasd.org)

Mr. Eric Houck, Grade Level Principal (EHouck@Boyertownasd.org)

Students who have parking permits may park in any of the designated areas below. Please do not park on the grass or a teacher/visitor space.

Thank you!

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!

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120 North Monroe Street
Boyertown, PA 19512
(610) 369-7435