Middle School East
Boyertown Area School District - Home of the Bears
Week in Review and A Look Ahead:
Friday, March 22, 2024
Principal's Message
Congratulations are in order for our 8th graders enrolled in Geometry this year. We received our Winter Keystone Algebra scores recently, and all students enrolled in this course were required to take this exam as a PA graduation requirement. All students passed the exam, with over two-thirds of the students scoring "Advanced." Parent/Guardian score reports will be mailed home when they are received, which may not be for several weeks. Excellent job and kudos to our students and teachers!
BEAR-A-THON 2024
Bear-A-Thon was a huge success last Friday! Thank you to all who donated, participated, and helped at the event. We had 393 students attend, and we will be donating our total profit of $6852.70 to the United Way of Boyertown Area. Students had a blast in our opening games in the gym, the various hallway games, and the dodgeball tournament. There was delicious food and amazing prizes which added to the awesome day. It was wonderful to see so many students having fun while raising money to support our own community. Below are some pictures from Bear-A-Thon. We hope everyone had a great time, and we are already looking forward to next year!
8th Grade End of Year Dance
The 8th Grade Dance will be held on Friday, May 10, 2024 in the BASH cafeteria. Please view this informational letter for important details.
7th Grade Field Trip
YAG (Youth and Government)
This week New Hanover Township Manager Jamie Gwynn and Police Chief John Ciarlello visited the Youth and Government club. They shared their roles in local government and law enforcement.
Mr. Gwynn promoted student activism in their schools and communities. He also shared some of the current issues facing the Township and allowed students to problem solve and discuss the challenges. The presentation also included Police Chief Ciarlello role playing the process law enforcement follows in an arrest. He also explained the rights we have as citizens and promoted the importance of knowing your rights. The students loved the presentation. The Youth and Government Club is appreciative that these two community leaders spent time sharing their knowledge with the club.
The Youth and Government club heads to the State Capitol in Harrisburg April 18th to the 21st where they will participate in a Model Government Convention as their culminating learning experience for the year.
Therapy Dogs at MSE
For almost a month, we have been able to welcome therapy dogs into some of our support classrooms. These dogs are a big hit and certainly brighten the day of many of our students and staff who are able to interact with them. Thank you to Mrs. Bani and her team of volunteers for making this happen.
MSE Chess Tournament
After weeks of intense chess matches, the annual East Library Chess Tournament finally concluded. The thirty-six students who took place in the tournament were narrowed down to three players, Chase Adams, Ethan Harris, and Isaac Stair. Congratulations to our undefeated chess champion, 6th grader Chase Adams!
The students who took part in the tournament shared with Mrs. Mento that they enjoyed the experience of competing with peers, meeting other students who play chess, gaining insights from their mistakes, and immersing themselves in the excitement of each match. Engaging in chess fosters self-awareness, nurtures perspective, and enhances social and relationship-building skills. The students who participated showed sportsmanship and often ended matches with a handshake.
Fishing Rodeo
Grief Support for Younger Students
Important Dates!
School Counselor Information
MSE School Counselor Contact Information
Allison Thomson (Class of 2028/Grade 8 School Counselor)
Phone #: 610-473-3991
Charlee Malfaro (Class of 2029/Grade 7 School Counselor)
Phone #: 610-473-3987
Angela Bellino (Class of 2030/Grade 6 School Counselor)
Phone #: 610-473-3990
Student Handbook
Please click the link below to review the student handbook. It has a lot of useful information for all grade levels!
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!
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Middle School East
2020 Big Road
Gilbertsville, PA 19525
(610) 754-9550