Boyertown Elementary

November 25, 26, 27

12:30pm Early Dismissal –

Parent Conferences

**Please contact your child’s teacher if you have not signed up for a conference.**

No School Friday, November 29th

No School Monday, December 2nd

A lunch will be Pizzabolis instead of toasted cheese sandwich and no soup.

The rest of the menu will stay the same.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Please help us make a huge difference, while also providing the chance for your child to participate in a community service project!

Our school will begin collecting canned goods and dry goods to provide meals for families in need within our community. Every single donation helps, and together we hope our combined efforts will make a real difference for those in need this Thanksgiving.

We will be accepting donations over the next two weeks. The last day to bring in food donations will be Monday, November 18th. There will be boxes located in the lobby that have signs posted for each grade level. Students will be able to drop off their donations in the school lobby each morning. Parents will also be able to drop off items to the school at any time. There will be large white coolers at the main entrance where you can place donations.

Fifth Grade

Turkey (we will provide refrigeration until families pick up)

Tea/coffee/hot chocolate

Oatmeal

butter

Fourth Grade

Mac-n-cheese

Apple sauce

Cereal

Turkey pans

Third Grade

Graham cracker crust

Pie filling

Cranberry sauce

Canned fruit

Second Grade

Hearty Soups

Green beans

Pie crust mix

Marshmallows

First Grade

Creamy soups

Corn

Fried onions

Dinner rolls

Pre-K and Kindergarten

Gravy

Stuffing mix

Yams

Instant potatoes

Date: November 23, 2024

Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Cost: $5 per family (non-PTO members)

Free for PTO members

Skate rental included

Location: Ringing Rocks Roller Rink

815 White Pine Lane, Pottstown

Registration: https://forms.gle/qTxSmbK2Ck5wi7Vo7

Your registration is not considered complete until the form is filled out and payment is received.

November - News from the Nurse

● Please keep a spare change of clothing in your child’s backpack for lunchroom spills and accidents. Although we have some clothing in the heath room, we have limited sizes and selection.

*****The health room needs the following donations: boys’ and girls’ comfortable pants (sizes 6-10) *****

● Head Lice: Although lice cannot jump, they are easily transmittable through hugging, sharing combs, sharing hats and coats, etc. Please remind your child not to share items and to be cognizant of personal space. Please refer to the district's lice policy. Contact the nurse if you have any questions.

● Injuries: If your child arrives at school with any type of restrictive device (i.e. casts, slings, braces), please notify the school nurse. A doctor's letter must be provided so the school is aware of any activity restrictions. To be cleared for normal activity, a doctor's note must also be provided.

● If your child is not feeling well, please keep them at home. Before coming to school, your child must be symptom free for a full 24 hours without the use of medication (i.e. no fever, no vomiting, no diarrhea). Please see the BASD sick policy.

● 3rd graders will need to provide the Family Dental Form. Dental visits completed after 7/1/23 are acceptable for this requirement.

● Mandated Health Screens: See the district’s policy regarding the mandated health screens. The school nurse will continue the required health screens through the month of November.

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

● Please remind your child(ren) to come to school with a refillable water bottle each day. There are water refilling stations in the student halls.

● If food items are brought in by students for birthday celebrations, they must be pre-packed with all allergen information listed.

● If your child requires medication during the school day (including prescription and all over the counter medication – includes cough drops), please complete the district’s medication administration form. New orders are required each school year.

● If your child is in kindergarten, or new to the district, please make sure that the nurse has all the required health information (PA Physical Exam form, PA Dental Exam form, and all required immunizations with the correct spacing). If you have any questions, please contact the school nurse. If the school is missing any information, you should have received an email requesting the documentation needed.

We are excited to announce that we will be offering an additional snack during our third, fourth and fifth grade lunch periods. Snack items include:

Cookies $1.00

Popcorn $0.85

Variety of chips $0.85

Soft Pretzels $0.85

Don’t worry! We didn’t forget about our first and second graders. They will have an opportunity to purchase snacks beginning in January.

BASD has the ability to utilize 5 flexible instruction days each year in the event that inclement weather or another emergency should create a need to cancel school at some point during the school year. Students will be provided with directions early next week on how to access their assignments should an FID day need to be used during the school year. Please note that there are no snow days built into the district calendar this year.

Dear WES Families,

Please enjoy the November “Helping Children Learn” Title I newsletters and daily planners at the links below. These resources are available in both English and Spanish. These Title I resources are provided each month to involve families in their child’s education. Here we will share with you simple ideas for nurturing literacy, as well as effective work habits and study skills. In this edition, you will find information about ways to promote reading progress, easing your child’s test anxiety, and fueling learning with healthy foods.

Helping Children Learn November Title I Newsletter

Title I Daily Learning Planner November

Helping Children Learn November Title I Newsletter (Spanish)

Title I Daily Learning Planner November (Spanish)

Please do not hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Ramirez at jramirez@boyertownasd.org with any questions or concerns

Washington Elementary School

Attendance Information

2024/2025

Attendance Information

If your student will be absent or late, please complete ONE (1) of the following before 9:00 AM on the date of the absence/tardy event.

1. Online Attendance Form
2. Email the attendance secretary: attendanceWES@boyertownasd.org

3. Please remember that each day your child is absent, you must report the absence as noted above.

4. Please do not use this form for early pick up or end of day pick up.

Please complete this form when the mode of transportation is changing for a single day. You may also use the QR code to access this form.

• We ask that you do not send a note with your child when there is a change of transportation.
• A member of the office will let your child’s teacher know that he/she is leaving early.

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.

"We invite you to start your morning with Prayer and Bible Study! Treasure Hunters will meet weekly in the Instrument Room on Tuesday mornings from 8:00-8:25 am. Please drop off your child or children at the side door for them to gain entry up to 10 minutes before 8 am. We will begin on September 10 and meet weekly except on weeks when the students do not have school on Mondays. Pastor Mark Hager, a local pastor for 16 years, leads the time. We look forward to seeing you there!"

Once again, this year, a homework assistance program for Washington Elementary School students will be available each Wednesday through the school year. The Program for After-School Students (PASS) begins on October 2, 2024. Students will be picked up at the school at 3:30 PM and transported to the Bally Community Center in the PASS van.

PASS is open to all students in grades K through 5 and will meet every Wednesday in conjunction with the school calendar. Parents can register their students through the web site, BallyCommunityCenter.org or request information by email at http://www.ballycommunitycenter.org/PASS

There is no fee for this program, but registration is required.

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.

Washington Elementary
1406 Route 100
Barto, PA 19504
(610) 754-9589