Boyertown Elementary

September 10 - Committee of the Whole Meeting - 7:00 PM - Education Center

September 11 - PTCA Book Fair and Social - 6:00-8:00 PM

September 11 - Patriot Day - Wear Red, White and Blue

September 17 - Constitution Day

September 18 - Early Dismissal Day - 12:25 PM

September 24 - Lifetouch Fall Picture Day

September 24 - Board of School Directors' Meeting - 7:00 PM - Education Center

We will be following a 6-day cycle again for school this year. Your child's special schedule will be based on the cycle days rather than days of the week. Below are the cycle days for the next two weeks.

Sept. 9 - Day 3

Sept. 10 - Day 4

Sept. 11 - Day 5

Sept. 12 - Day 6

Sept. 13 - Day 1

Sept. 16 - Day 2

Sept. 17 - Day 3

Sept. 18 - Day 4

Sept. 19 - Day 5

Sept. 20 - Day 6

In honor of Patriot Day 2024, we are asking all staff and students to wear red, white, and blue on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. #BASDBEARSWillNeverForget

This week, the elementary band directors, Mrs. Mumie and Mr. Langdon, visited each elementary building to share information about joining the band. During their presentation, all of the band instruments were demonstrated, and all students were invited to “Meet the Instrument Night.”

On Tuesday at 6:30 PM in the Middle School West Cafeteria, we are proud to present “Meet the Instrument Night” in partnership with Zeswitz Music. This event is designed to give students the chance to try out different instruments on sterilized mouthpieces and learn more about the band program. Representatives from Zeswitz Music will share information about their rental programs and the Boyertown Music League will have a treat for students as well! If you are interested in hearing more about the band program, please go to this link: bit.ly/BASDElemBandInfo and you will see the exciting things your child can do in the band program and information about our preferred vendor, Zeswitz Music. We hope to see you there!!

Dear 3rd and 4th grade Parents,

Is your child interested in learning the VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO, or BASS? We just finished giving string demonstrations and can't wait to get started teaching our beginner musicians! All 3rd graders plus interested 4th grade students received an informational packet, but please reach out if you have any questions! The Elementary Orchestra Program is open to students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade in the Boyertown Area School District.

Sign up here by Friday, September 13th: https://tinyurl.com/BASDStringSignUp

Sincerely,

Mrs. Anita Boyer (GES & WES) aboyer@boyertownasd.org

Mr. Jared Vamvakias (BES, CES, & NHUF) jvamvakias@boyertownasd.org

Mrs. Kathy Mumie (EES) kmumie@boyertownasd.org

Mark your calendars! Picture day at NHUF Elementary will be Tuesday, September 24th.

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.

Best regards,

Mrs. Patti Baumgard

ESL Coordinator

In order to enter the school, all visitors are required to buzz the office by pushing the silver button located to the left of the visitor door. Once you are buzzed into the building, please report to the office to sign in and pick up a visitor or volunteer badge. Please be sure to carry photo ID with you whenever you are on school property. Deliveries of any kind (forgotten homework, birthday treats, lunches) are to be made directly to the office only, not to the classroom.

The Boyertown Area School District will have early dismissal days on the following dates:

September 18, 2024

October 16, 2024

November 25, 26, 27, 2024

December 20, 2024

January 17, 2025

April 16, 2025

June 3, 4, 5, 6, 2025

AM Kindergarten session will be 8:45-10:35. PM Kindergarten session will be 10:35-12:25.

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.

We strongly encourage the remaining 160+ who have expired within Raptor to update their documentation following the instructions received from Raptor.

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!

Next week, Mr. Langdon and Mrs. Mumie will be visiting all the elementary schools to introduce students to the band instruments available for 4th and 5th graders. If your child is interested in exploring what band is all about, we invite you to attend our informational meeting on Tuesday, September 17th, at 7:00 PM in the Middle School West Cafeteria.

For more details about the band program, please click: bit.ly/BASDElemBandInfo

We hope you had a restful summer with family and friends, and we are excited to begin the 24/25 school year!

Below are a couple of reminders for this upcoming school year. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the health room nurses at 610-473-1770.

Physical & Dental Forms: All state mandated Kindergarten and 3rd grade private dental forms and all Kindergarten private physical exam forms are due now. If you have an upcoming appointment, please notify the health room of the appointment and we will make note of the date in your child’s record.

Medication Information: If your child requires prescription or over-the-counter medication while at school, a medication authorization form (found on the BASD website) must be completed by your physician. Once completed, please submit the paperwork, and then contact the health room to schedule an appointment to drop off your child’s medication. Prescription medications must be in an original pharmacy labeled container. Over-the-counter medication must be in original packaging. Please refer to the BASD website for more information.

Returning Paperwork: Please return any health room forms (Physical, Dental, Medication) via email if possible. You can scan and email the original document or email a photograph from your phone to either dwilson@boyertownasd.org or ekovach@boyertownasd.org

Change of Clothing: Please consider keeping a change of clothing in your child’s backpack. Clothing can become soiled due to a bathroom accident, fall outside in the mud, or because of spilling food/drink. The health room may not have appropriately sized clothing, so if your child does have an accident of any sort, a parent will be called to bring clothing in for the child.

Food/Snacks: Please remind your child(ren) not to share lunch and/or snacks. There are several students with food allergies and/or food sensitivities.

• We NEED you!! The PTCA needs YOUR help! Your help and support are vital to making our events a success…and do we appreciate it! If you wish to learn more about volunteer opportunities, please visit our Crews Volunteer page by clicking here.

  **WIN a $100 gift card!!!

  Here's how to earn your entries into the drawing...

  1. Creating or updating your account on our website will earn you 1 entry. https://nhufptca.membershiptoolkit.com/ ***Be sure to add your student under your account and ensure their current grade/teacher is correct!!***
  2. Earn 2 entries for every $10 you donate to the PTCA (donate on our website).
  3. Earn 2 entries for signing up to be a Captain or crew member for one of our needed Crews. .

  LAST DAY FOR ENTRIES IS 9/30 at 12pm.**Winner to be announced at our next PTCA general meeting - date TBD**

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  5th Grade Yearbook Cover Contest:

  Yearbook Cover Art Contest

  You are invited to submit YOUR ARTWORK for the front/back covers of the NHUF Yearbook! Two pieces will be selected – one for each cover.

  
  Here are the requirements:

  - Submissions size must be 8 1/2" x 11"- Art must be Portrait orientated on the page- Artwork must be original (no copies or printouts)- Unique and colorful artwork is encouraged- the more colorful the better- Due Date is October 25th

  Every effort will be made to include all other artwork received in the yearbook.

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  NHUF Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat

  Friday, October 25th, 5:30pm-8pm on the NHUF Playground and in the Gymnasium.

  NHUF Families are invited to one of the school's most anticipated events of the year:

  The Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat.

  Come join us for a fun-filled evening of food, festivities, and fun at the NHUF Fall Fest! Wear your costume and participate in the trunk or treat. There will be games, crafts, music, food truck and so much more!

  Wear your costumes and have fun Trunk or Treating! Trunk or Treat is 5:30pm-7pm along the baseball fields! We are in need of decorated trunks! Click here to sign up!

  We can't do this without YOUR help! Sign up link will be active shortly!! Please check back.

  If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Dood at lisadood@gmail.com.

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  Upcoming events:

  • 10/1/24 - Kindergarten Meet and Greet *Kindergarteners and parents only. Information was emailed.
  • 10/3/24 - 1st Grade Meet and Greet *1st Graders and parents only. Information was emailed.
  • 10/25/24 - Fall Fest

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!

Canva is also used in the creation of this newsletter.

Any additional applicable copyright information for items used throughout the newsletter will be provided on a use-by-use basis.

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Frederick, PA 19435
(610)754-9580