I just wanted to take a moment to reflect on what an amazing week we’ve had at MSW! From engaging lessons to inspiring projects, the energy in the halls has been incredible. It’s been great to see our students collaborating, learning, and supporting one another.

Yearbooks are now on SALE! Please see below for more information.

Some dates to keep in mind:

• October 7th - Picture Retake day (If you have already purchased pictures please bring those pictures with you to picture retakes)
• October 11 - Philadelphia PhilHarmonic Assembly
• October 25 - Fall Dance sponsored by Student Council

PLEASE NOTE:

Construction has started moving towards Middle School West. Please make sure you allow extra time to travel to the building.

Student Council is hosted our first dance of the year on October 25, 2024 from 7-9pm. Please see the attached document for more information.

Hello everyone,

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

Manufacturing Day Field Trip Itinerary

• 9:00am students arrive to BCTC West (parent/guardian responsible for drop off)
• 9:00am – 9:15am travel (via school bus) to Brentwood
• 9:15am – 10:15am tour Brentwood
• 10:15am - 10:30am travel to Unique Snacks
• 10:30am - 11:30am tour Unique Snacks
• 11:30am – 11:50am travel to BCTC West Campus
• 11:50am – 12:30pm lunch at BCTC West Campus
• 12:30pm – 1:50pm tour 4 BCTC Engineering & Manufacturing programs (Welding, Precision/Computerized Machining Technology, Mechatronics Engineering Technology, Drafting Design Technology)
• 1:50pm student picked up at BCTC West (parent/guardian responsible for pick up)

Registration for this event will be posted on our social media today at 4:00pm. I would appreciate it if you could help share the Manufacturing Day Field Trip information with your students by posting in your school/Counselor page. Thank you and feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Boyertown Area School District currently has coaching vacancies for the Winter and Spring seasons. Please click on the link below for a complete listing and information on how to apply.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VpAWkeYZECVIxg9jELfqjUxVKNr_q7kQWvYtpLZFfYk/edit?usp=sharing

If you have any questions please contact the athletic department at 610-369-7452 or athletics@boyertownasd.org

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

Dear Parents of Multilingual Learners,

It's time to schedule a meeting with your child's ESL teacher. This is an excellent opportunity to discuss your child's English Language Development and address any questions you may have about their school experience. This is a great way to stay informed and engaged in your child's education.

Please use the link to select a time that works best for you: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B44AEAB23AAF94-51126482-meet

I look forward to connecting with you and working together to support your child's success.

Please take a look at our Title I news letter in both English and Spanish!

Boyertown, Colebrookdale, Earl and Washington are the identified Title I elementary schools in our district. Middle School West is also identified as a Title I school. These schools receive Title I funding based on the percentage of low-income eligible students.

Title I is a federally funded program purposed with ensuring all children have a fair and equal opportunity to learn and grow. Boyertown has transitioned to a Schoolwide Title I program. A Schoolwide program is designed to serve all students in a Title I building and improve all structures to help support student learning. Our Schoolwide plan was developed with the help of parents, community members, teachers, and administrators. Our plan is evaluated annually to determine the impact that these supports have on student achievement.

As a Schoolwide Title I building, the staff is reviewing all students' data to determine needs. Students are identified for intervention if in need of academic support, primarily in the area of reading. All students receiving additional support must qualify through our district assessments. Support is provided to the students individually or in small groups both in class and as a pullout program. Schools set a goal for academic progress that will be measured through mid-year and end-of-the-year assessments. The Reading Specialists, Intervention teachers, paraprofessionals, and classroom teachers partner together to support students.

Our district works diligently to use the Title I funds as required and to provide these additional services to enhance the educational program of our Title I students. If you have any questions about the Title I program, please reach out to your building's reading specialist or call the Title I office at (610) 369-7414.

Title I Programs Website Link

https://sites.google.com/boyertownasd.org/basdtitle1website/home

Thanks for ALL of your support,

Below is a link to the MSW School Calendar for the year. This link has all of the early dismissals, school dances, music concert dates and so much more.

https://www.boyertownasd.org/cms/lib/PA01916192/Centricity/Domain/10/Bell%20Schedules%2024-25.pdf

The 2024-2025 BASD Student Handbook is now available. It can be found at here: https://www.boyertownasd.org/domain/52. Student and parent/guardians should familiarize themselves with the different components of this document.

Good afternoon,

As many of you know, Boyertown Area School District has a rich history of volunteerism. Last year, we updated our process for managing volunteers and their required clearances, etc. to include the Raptor software platform already in place throughout the district. We are pleased to share that the rollout was a huge success with more than 1,000 volunteers participating in the new process for 2023-2024!

As we approach the start of the 2024-2025 school year, more than 870 of those who registered remain active, approved volunteers who can volunteer starting immediately for upcoming summer camps, as athletic coaching volunteers, and in our buildings (provided your clearances do not expire between now and the start of these activities and the school year).

We strongly encourage the remaining 160+ who have expired within Raptor to update their documentation following the instructions received from Raptor, so they can do the same.

Finally, we invite those of you who are new parents/guardians to the district, and those of you who want to become new volunteers to do so now. Doing so will ensure that you are ready to join us when volunteer opportunities of interest arise.

Avoid delays. Get started today!

Our volunteer newsletter outlines the process.
SMORE: https://secure.smore.com/n/kr7en

Our volunteer web page has the additional details and links you will need.
WEBSITE: https://www.boyertownasd.org/Page/6459

We are here to help! Please email us at volunteers@boyertownasd.org.

We truly appreciate your willingness to share the generosity of your time and talent with our students!

Boyertown Area School District

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!

Middle School West
380 South Madison Street
Boyertown, PA 19512

(610) 369-7471