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Let's Talk Wednesday
BASD - Home of the Bears
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Great Seats are Still Available!!
We've Publicized the Event.
We've Told the Story.
It's Time to Meet the Cast and Crew!
Emmalynn Adams
Madame
Grade: Senior
Ella Albright
Reveler, Gypsy, Congregant
Grade: Senior
Abigail Breidenbach
Florika
Grade: Senior
Jack Burrell
Quasimodo
Grade: Senior
Rosalie Camper
Esmeralda
Grade: Senior
Joseph Casey
Phoebus De Martin
Grade: Senior
Bailey Currier
Student Director
Grade: Junior
Ashtyn Ehst
Reveler, Gypsy, Congregant
Grade: Sophomore
Anastasia Escott
Gargoyle, Reveler, Gypsy
Grade: Senior
Daniel Freed
Father Dupin
Grade: Senior
Natalie Frey
Student Director
Grade: Senior
Emily Gates
Gargoyle, Reveler, Gypsy
Grade: Junior
Liam Glackin
Saint Aphrodisius
Grade: Senior
Kolby Grim
Official
Grade: Sophomore
Nolan Hetrick
Jehan Frollo
Grade: Senior
Kamilah Jenkins
Reveler, Gypsy, Congregant
Grade: Senior
Jamie Kelly
Reveler, Gypsy, Congregant
Grade: Senior
Maya Lopez
Gargoyle, Reveler, Gypsy
Grade: Freshman
Cole Major
Reveler, Gypsy, Congregant
Grade: Freshman
Aaron Maniphone
Student Director
Grade: Junior
Harrison Maxymillian
Frederic Charlus
Grade: Junior
Kaitlyn McIlhinney
Reveler, Gypsy, Congregant
Grade: Junior
Anthony Moser
Clopin Trouillefou
Grade: Senior
Cassidy Nuss
Gargoyle, Reveler, Gypsy
Grade: Junior
Victoria Oke
Student Director
Grade: Junior
Austin Parker
King Louis XI
Grade: Senior
Adam Pensyl
Reveler, Gypsy, Congregant
Grade: Senior
Ava Puleo
Marie
Grade: Senior
Kailey Reinboth
Gargoyle, Reveler, Gypsy
Grade: Sophomore
Anthony Scheponik
Claude Frollo
Grade: Senior
Shane Speaker
Reveler, Gypsy, Congregant
Grade: Freshman
Deborah Villette
Gargoyle, Reveler, Gypsy
Grade: Senior
The Choir
Top Row (L-R): Gracie Heffner, Sam Elliot, Addison Moyer. Bottom Row (L-R): Madeline Kunsch, Maddie Benn, Emma Wyatt, Hannah Paul
Top Row (L-R): Sydney Peterman, Sadie Hanish, Keira Comfort, Alison Shapin, Dan Villette, Aiden Powell. 2nd Row (L-R): Riley Rogers, Kacie Dieser, Ivy Metzler, Leo Heft, Hana Lafond. 3rd Row (L-R): Regan Kretovich, Reagan Vining, Elijah Brown, Carson Snyder. Bottom Row (L-R): Brynn Ressler,
Lyndsey Peterman, Shawn Marie Moser, Delanie Jackson, Molly Dunlap.
Not pictured: Natalia Bradley, Katelyn O’Connor
The Productions Credits
Stage Director ............................................................................................................John Hazel
Vocal Director & Pit Orchestra Director & Producer .........................................Jeffrey K. Brunner
Choreographer ........................................................................................................Joe Hawkins
Set and Artistic Designer .............................................................................................Gil Vining
Set Builders & Painters ............................................................................................Bruce Moyer
Bob Weingard, Kevin Byrne
Brad Reinboth, Brandon Vining
Dolores Shank-Samiec
Stage Crew Director .............................................................................................Robert Ramsey
Costume Designer ............................................................................................. Jamie Cullipher
Lead Seamstresses ....................................................................... Cindy Geiser & Wendy Gilbert
Costume Crew ..................................Stephanie Burrell, Amanda Ehst, Lori Freed, Stacy Glackin
Judy Miller, Janice Nuss, Lynn Oliver
Melissa Peterman, Kim Reinboth, Tahira Spence
Hair and Makeup Design ..........................................................................................Rachel Folk
Hair and Makeup Team ..........................................................Jentrey Sullivan, Samantha Tobin
Maggie McKean, Skylar Schnable, Elena Gehret
Ticket Sales .............................................................. Gayle Fryling, Mary Hazel & Chris Cinquini
Property Crew ..........................................................................Stephanie Burrell, Amy Clemens
Dolores Shank-Samiec
Erin Maxymillian, Janice Nuss
Bob Weingard
Program Advertising ....................................................................................DonnaLee Saavedra
Program Design ....................................................................................................Chris Cinquini
Choir Rehearsal Assistant ............................................................................................Erin Benn
Pit Engineer ......................................................................................................... Brian Langdon
QLab Digital Audio Programming ........................................................................Chris Cinquini
Lobby Manager .................................................................................................Maria Weingard
Lobby Volunteers ........................................................................ Tahira Spence, Lauren Speaker
Kim Reinboth, Dena Moser, Sheila Moser, Jessica Breidenbach
Jill Kelly, Janice Nuss, Jen Dieser, Linda McIlhinney, Dolores Samiec
Michele Parker, DonnaLee Saavedra, Mike Jackson, Tiffany Hanish
Maya Escott, Elisabeth Lopez, Melissa Peterman, Leslie Gates, Stephanie Burrell
Ushers.............................................................................. NJROTC, FBLA, NHS, Drama, Key Club
Poster Design .................................................................................................Thomas Dareneau
Headshots and Photography ....................................................................................Kevin Byrne
Assistant Director ...................................................................................................... Orin Strunk
Meal Coordinator............................................................................... Sarah Pensyl, Becky Puleo
Student Directors ...............................................................................Bailey Currier, Natalie Frey
Aaron Maniphone, Victoria Oke
The Pit Orchestra - Conducted by Jeffrey K. Brunner
Chris Cinquini, Anita Boyer, Stephen Dudas, Nadine Querci, Bailey Duncan, Kaylee Santanello, Mark Smith, Nadine Lydic, Ross Boerner, Mike Agatone, Ryan Schatz, Krista Gallagher, Sam Stauffer, Bob Schwanger, Dave Benn, John Doucette, Adam Eshleman, Tom McHugh, Dana Stauffer, andBrian Langdon.
The Stage Crew - Bob Ramsey, Advisor
Sunny Amatya, Jonathan Carlin, Eryn Drobins, Julia Duncan, Michael Frederick, Dillan Hissim, Alarice Huff, McKenzie Kelius, Zaria Kulp, Jack Leflar, Evee Lis, Grace McLaughlin, Noah Missimer, Aaron Rolston, and Dan Sell.
Break A Leg!!!
BES Students Celebrate World Read Aloud Day
Submitted by Lindsey McCaw, BES K-5 Reading Specialist
Students at BES recently celebrated World Read Aloud Day. They had the opportunity to participate in virtual read alouds with well-known authors at various points throughout the day. The celebration of reading continued at home by enjoying some of their favorite books with their families and decorating a book spine to help fill the BES bookshelf on display in the hallway.
#BESBEARSLovetoRead #BESBEARProud
Our Lifelong Learners, a.k.a. Teachers, Visit Spaatz Museum
As part of the district's professional learning day on Friday, February 16th, Mrs. Landis, Director of the Office of Teaching and Learning, and members of our educational team visited the General Carl Spaatz Museum right here in Boyertown. The museum has been part of MSW's walking tour field trip, and provides our teachers with a valuable learning experience right in our own backyard.
#BEARTeachersAreAlwaysLearning
MSW Students Attend MATHCOUNTS 2024
Source: The Reading Eagle, February 12, 2024 Edition
The MATHCOUNTS Competition which gives students a chance to show off their math knowhow, was held Feb. 3 at Penn State Berks University. It was sponsored by the Valley Forge Chapter of the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers and featured teams from eight local schools, and a total of 67 individual contestants in grades sixth through eighth.
We are proud to share that a team from Boyertown Middle School West finished second. Along with the team event, the competition also named the following individual winners:
• First place — Luke Moyer, Boyertown Middle School West.
• Fourth place — Declan Smith, Boyertown Middle School West.
Both of the BASD individual winners will compete at a state-level MATHCOUNTS event in Harrisburg on March 22 and 23.
Congratulations to all our MSW contestants! Best of luck to Luke and Declan!! #MSWBEARProud
One School, One Book at WES Ends with More Than $2.5K for Alex's Lemonade Stand
The selection for this year's One School, One Book events at WES was The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies.
For a full hour, he poured lemonade. The world is a thirsty place, he thought as he nearly emptied his fourth pitcher of the day. And I am the Lemonade King.
Evan Treski is people-smart. He’s good at talking with people, even grownups. His younger sister Jessie, on the other hand, is math-smart—but not especially good at understanding people. She knows that feelings are her weakest subject.
With just five days left of summer vacation, Evan and Jessie launch an all-out war to see who can sell the most lemonade before school starts. As the battleground heats up, there really is no telling who will win—and even more important, if their fight will ever end. ~ Amazon
At WES, they turned the art of war into the art of caring as they came together to see how much money they could raise for Alex's Lemonade Stand - the non-profit organization the raises awareness and funds to fight pediatric cancer.
The project closed with a school-wide assembly and a visit by Christie Fischer, a representative of the foundation. Not only was she there to share the story of Alex's Lemonade Stand, she was also there to accept a donation of more than $2.5K raised as part of their very own "Lemonade War." Brianna Speese, Hadley Ludwig, and Anthony Rossi proudly presented the check on behalf everyone at WES.
#WESBEARSAreGenerous #WESBEARProud
BASH Seniors to Be Part of Upcoming Recognition Showcases
Laura Adams Becomes an Eagle Scout
Congratulations to Laura Adams on becoming an Eagle Scout! We are working to feature Laura's work at an upcoming School Board Meeting. Stay tuned for more details! #BASBEARProud
Ryan Schatz Named as One of the State's Top 20
Submitted by Brian Langdon, BASH Director of Bands
This past weekend, senior Ryan Schatz participated in the Region V Band Festival under the PMEA organization. Ryan successfully auditioned and made districts, re-auditioned and was selected to regions. Ryan is a percussionist and the amount of competition for his specific instrument is quite large and challenging. Making it to regions was a major accomplishment! The concert was a tremendous success and he had a great time!
What is even better news, is that Ryan re-auditioned once again and has been selected to be a member of the PMEA All-State Wind Ensemble! That means Ryan is one of the top 20 percussionist in the entire state of Pennsylvania. This is an incredible accomplishment and one that I am so proud of him for. He has worked tremendously hard to get here and all of the educators who have helped him along the way from grade 4 to now could not be more proud!
We couldn't agree more and are working to feature Ryan during an upcoming School Board Meeting as well! Stay tuned.
BASH Student IMPACT Day 2024 - 2/22/-2024
Last Thursday, more than 70 students and staff members came together in the Cub Gym for Student IMPACT Day 2024. Hosted by the BASH Impact Club, the day included guided activities focused on relationship building and connection. Students and teachers built trust, met new people, and shared and received feedback in a safe environment focused on student leadership.
"If you could teach a parrot one phrase, what would it be?" In pairs, participants were asked to share their responses in an effort to get to know one another and establish a connection. As a follow-up, the pairs were then asked to share their answers to another, more specific question. "When communication is successful at BASH, what makes it successful?" Everyone was connected by their involvement at BASH, but each was encouraged to share their personal perspectives on communication. At the end of the activity, students were encouraged to take the mic and share their partnership experience. Their responses regarding successful communication at BASH were positive and varied, including experiences through our English Language Learner program, morning TV news, the school counseling office, teacher connections, and the value of in-person learning.
By the end of the day, the students created action plans to be shared with their building administrators - providing the opportunity for further reflection and consideration. Their shared voices and varied responses fostered deeper connections, trust, a collaborative learning environment, and appreciation for their shared experiences. That's IMPACT!
#BASHBEARIMPACT #BASHBEARProud
Attention Families of Seniors: FBE Grad Signs are on Sale Now!
The annual tradition continues. The Foundation for Boyertown Education's Graduation Lawn Sign Sale is happening now. Order yours today!
No Groundhog Shadows for Our BASH Key Club
We're not waiting six more weeks! Spring has sprung in the BASH library thanks to the creative talents of the members of our Key Club. The club spent time after school last week to create colorful flowers to display throughout the library. The flowers replaced their snowflakes with the hope of brighter, warmer things to come! #BASHBEARKeyClub #KeyClubBringstheSunshine
While some members of the Key Club spread sunshine, other members stayed after school to help our Office of Teaching and Learning by cutting apart learning materials. Thanks for your help!!
2024 District Census
Boyertown Area School District has mailed the first two batches of census forms to our families in Bally, Bechtelsville, Boyertown Borough, Colebrookdale, Douglass Berks, and Douglass Montgomery. The last mailing is scheduled for March 8th, going to: Earl, New Hanover, Upper Frederick, and Washington
Residents who do NOT have any changes to the data on their forms can respond to the census mailing electronically by visiting our website at www.boyertownasd.org. You MUST wait until you have received your census form to complete the online response form.
Feel free to spread the word...
Miracle4Luis Day - Thursday, March 7, 2024
All staff and students are encouraged to participate in Luis Day on 3/7/2024. If you participated in the t-shirt fundraiser featuring Luis's t-shirt designs, the shirts are scheduled to be delivered on Thursday, February 29th, just in time for the event. Otherwise, we are asking everyone to support the event by dressing casual AND wearing their golden best in support of Luis's battle with pediatric cancer.
A Message from State Representative Donna Scheuren
Speaking At the Boyertown Youth and Government Meeting
This week, I had the pleasure of speaking at the Boyertown Youth and Government meeting, hosted at the Boyertown YMCA. This is a club for high school students with an interest in government and politics. It has been hosted by the YMCA since 1946.
During these meetings, participants can choose between three categories: Press, Senate, and the House. It works similarly to how we do things in Harrisburg, with those who participate in either the House or Senate working on legislation, while the press reports on what they pass.
They also travel to the Capitol once a year, usually in March or April, to partake in a mock state government session. I can’t wait to see them again and show them how we do things here in Harrisburg!
We discussed the challenges I face as a legislator, along with my 30-years in the private sector, my experience as a business owner, my 12-years of service on the Souderton Area School Board, and how it all contributes to my inherent value as a state representative.
It was a real honor to speak to these passionate and intelligent students. It makes me hopeful for the future of our state when young people are so enthused about government and our legislative process. Keep up the good work and keep asking questions to learn about all sides of the issues!
#BASDBEARSInYouth&Government
The GIANT Company is excited to kick off its Feeding School Kids Campaign to support our district’s meal program. The campaign kicked off on January 1 and will run through the end of March. One hundred percent of the proceeds raised at our local GIANT store on Holly Road in Gilbertsville through ‘round up’ will benefit our school district.
‘Round up’ is Giant’s program of asking its customers if they want to round up their grocery bills for non-profit organizations. BASD has been the recipient of their winter program generosity in the past. Through their giving, we have offset the rising cost of food and provide nourishing meals to all students regardless of their ability to pay.
Along with customer generosity, The GIANT Company will match up to $100,000 of dollars raised across their stores.
Thank you for your ongoing generosity!
Kindergarten Registration '24- '25 - Now Open
Kindergarten registration for the 2024-2025 school year is open NOW!
It is important to register your child as soon as possible. Not only does this allow us to prepare for their arrival, it allows you and your child to access all of the information regarding kindergarten in BASD - including our upcoming Kindergarten Launch activities. Please mark your calendars with the appropriate Launch date below.
We cannot wait to meet our newest 'cubs!' #BASDBEARCubsAreComing
Local Magazine Wants to Share Your Story
Gilbertsville Living Magazine is looking for Gilbertsville families to feature in their publication. Are you interested in sharing your family's story? Contact Dylan Wolfinger at dwolfinger@bestversionmedia.com.
17th Annual Wellness Fair...
Reading Royals Host 4th Annual Career Ready Berks Night
On Friday, March 1, 2024, the Reading Royals will host the 4th Annual Career Ready Berks Night. Local businesses will be lined throughout the concourse prior to the game to talk to Berks County students and parents about the career pathways available in our county, and to advertise various job positions within their business.
Students will be given a “passport” at the entrance and are encouraged to visit all the business tables. Those who complete their “passport” are eligible to enter a drawing for a Royals-themed gift basket.
*Participating businesses are sponsors for free admission tickets to Berks County students, with purchase of an adult ticket. To get tickets for the Career Ready Berks Night on March 1st, please go to this website: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/CRB
Save the Date!
It's the annual Boyertown community night at the Fightin' Phils.
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for FREE ticket details coming soon!
Foundation for Boyertown Education
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!
#BASDBEARSCareAboutOurCommunity
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