Middle School East

Our 7th grade field trip is in the books! The students had a blast at the Renaissance Faire and I hope you enjoy the pictures below. I apologize for the delayed return from the trip and thank our parents/guardians for their flexibility and understanding, as well as the teachers for the significant amount of time and effort that went into planning and executing this trip.

Our first dance last Friday went smoothly and kudos are warranted for our Student Council and their efforts. I appreciate our families following our pick-up procedures, and now that our new 6th grade families have experienced the routine, each time will get smoother like it did last year. It is not an easy task to have 418 students picked up at the same time considering our limited space, but we were able to have everyone safely headed home by 9:30PM. Our next dance is the Halloween Dance on October 25th.

A regular feature that will appear at the end of each WIR is a Student Council suggestion box. Students may submit a suggestion in the Student Council Digital Suggestion Box if they have any ideas or suggestions about Bear-A-Thon, dances, spirit days and more! Thank you and we're looking forward to hearing your creative ideas!

Friday, October 4th is the last day that 8th grade students have Health or Business for this trimester. Those students will change to the "other" class on Monday, October 7th, for the remainder of the trimester.

On Wednesday, October 9th, 6th and 7th graders in Health and Business will shift to the "other" class.

Student Council is hosting a “Pink Out” on Friday, October 11th. Wear pink to support breast cancer awareness. Regular school dress code still applies. Hats, sunglasses, and face paint are not permitted as well as any props.

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.

Free/Reduced Meal Program Grace Period Set to Expire (Image by Freepik)

Was your child eligible for free or reduced-price meals during the 2023-2024 school year? The Federal Government provides a 30-day grace period at the beginning of every school year for participating families to submit their required annual renewal application. The grace period ends on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Families that have not completed their application for 2024-2025 will be charged for lunches beginning on Wednesday, October 9th. If you’re still in need of this program and have not submitted your annual application, please visit www.schoolcafe.com as soon as possible.

Full details regarding the program, including Federal Income Guidelines and the 2024-2025 Homebound Letter, are included in the Food Services Information Packet for 2024-2025. https://secure.smore.com/n/ztpme

Berks Career & Technology Center (BCTC) will be celebrating Manufacturing Day 2024 again this year by hosting a FREE field trip for Middle School students (6-8th grades) to inspire the next generation and showcase some of Berks County manufacturers! Here are the details:

· Manufacturing Day Field Trip – Monday, October 14, 2024 (Columbus Day, when most schools have an in-service day), 9:00am – 2:00pm

· Boxed lunch from Subway included

· Students must be dropped off and picked up by parent/guardian at BCTC West Campus, 1057, County Welfare Rd., Leesport, PA 19533

· Tour includes Brentwood, Unique Snacks, 4 Engineering & Manufacturing programs at BCTC West Campus (tours & lunch will be chaperoned by BCTC staff)

· Only 25 spots available

· Registration is open for the Manufacturing Day Field Trip at https://form.jotform.com/232145180592049

Football-

On 10/1, the 8th grade team lost their game to Upper Merion. On 10/2, the 7th grade team defeated Upper Merion, 12 to 6.

Girls Soccer -

8th grade - On 10/2, lost to Upper Perk, 1 to 0, in a well played contest. On 9/30, they defeated Phoenixville, 5 to 0. Ava Hubley had 2 goals, Maddie Polkowski had 1, Camryn Baker had a free kick goal, and Peyton Conway scored also. On 9/27, the team tied Arcola, 3 to 3. It was a good contest to watch.

7th grade - On 10/2, defeated Upper Perk, 2 to 0. Adalyn Koch scored both goals for East. On 9/30, they defeated Phoenixville, 1 to 0. The team is starting to play as a unit. On 9/27, lost to Arcola, 5 to 0. The team played with determination despite the defeat.

Field Hockey -

8th grade - On 10/2, lost to Arcola, 3 to 1. The defense worked really hard in this game. On 9/27, the team tied Upper Merion, 1 to 1. East had numerous opportunities to score and could not finish the go ahead goal.

7th grade - On 10/2, lost to Arcola, 1 to 0. The team played with a lot of intensity in the loss. On 9/27, they defeated Upper Merion, 1 to 0. East applied consistent pressure to be able to come away with the victory.

Informational meeting for wrestling this winter:

2024 - 2025 Wrestling Meeting Information

Click 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
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