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

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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

#BASDBEARStudentAthletesROCK #BASDCoachesIMPACTLives

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We hope you can join us for tonight's Board of School Directors' Meeting. The meeting will begin at 7 PM and is being held at the Education Center. Tonight's agenda is available by visiting BoardDocs at the link below.

The BASD School Board will travel to four of our schools throughout the 2024-2025 school year. The following updates have been made to their schedule:

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 – Middle School East

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 – Gilbertsville Elementary School

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 – Colebrookdale Elementary School

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 – Washington Elementary School

We hope to see you there!

BASD wishes to thank all our school parent groups for their generosity
and support. We couldn't do it without you!
#BASDBEARGrateful

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BASD is grateful to our district first responders, our community teams, and all those agencies who collaborate with and support our schools. Your dedication and service are truly appreciated!

#BASDBEARSAppreciateYou

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Submitted by Mrs. Franco, EES Principal

To honor Patriot Day, EES troops led the school in the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. They spoke to their peers about heroes, community service and the importance of being #EarlStrong.

Mrs. Knowles, 4th grade teacher, read The Survivor Tree. The students created their own tree and covered it in leaves, sharing times when they have been courageous.

#EESBEARProud

Submitted by Mrs. Petri, GES Principal

On Wednesday, September 11, Gilbertsville Elementary School took a moment to recognize Patriot Day. All students and staff were invited to wear red, white, and blue. Students involved in scouts were encouraged to wear their uniform to school to help with our building wide announcement.

During our announcement, we recognized the importance of remembering this day, took a moment of silence to honor the memory of those who sacrificed their lives for our community and nation. The scouts then led the school in the pledge of allegiance. Students were encouraged to join together in the American spirit by lending a helping hand throughout the school.

Pictured below are the scouts who participated in our schoolwide announcement.

#GESBEARProud

Sixth grade students at MSW spent time on Friday, September 13th, getting to know one another during team building activities. They spent time outdoors, breathing in the fresh air, and building relationships that will last a lifetime!

#MSWBEARSBuildRelationships

Submitted by Ms. Greener, BASH School Counselor

BASH Student Services, in conjunction with the Student Assistance Program (SAP) Team and School Counseling, held an outreach table on Wednesday, September 18, during student lunches. Three-hundred fifty-eight BASH students signed a pledge to have positive mental health this school year and were able to receive some freebies to help connect them to resources available at BASH! What an awesome start to the school year! Stay tuned for more outreach events at BASH!

#BASHBEARPRoud

Last week, families, staff, and students at NHUF were notified that Principal Rohn will be out on leave for approximately 6 to 8 weeks beginning September 30th. Mr. Rohn introduced Mrs.Rothermel, BASD's Dean of Students, who has been with BASD for 20 years. She will step in during his absence to provide administrative leadership at the building. The two are spending this week transitioning all day-to-day functions to Mrs. Rothermel in preparation for the change. We wish the best to both of them.

Our NHUF community is in good hands!

T-Mobile is giving out multiple cash prizes to small-town football programs and BASD has entered the competition!

The “Friday Night 5G Lights” will be giving out a $2 million grand prize to one lucky school. Along with $25,000 to 16 finalists, they are also giving out $5,000 to 300 schools throughout the entry period.

You can join the fun by posting your school spirit on Instagram to increase the odds of BASH athletics winning some extra cash for new equipment, sports gear, or transportation expenses. Anyone can represent their community and show off their school spirit.

Don’t forget to tag the school’s official Instagram handle (@boyertownasd_) , @tmobile, and use the hashtags #Sweepstakes and #FN5GL to ensure each entry is counted.

Source: https://etvnews.com/help-local-football-fields-in-t.../

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Press Release: Pennsylvania Philharmonic Announces Upcoming School Concerts

Written by Shawn Stone, Digital Communications & Marketing Manager

Conducted by William Wright, the Pennsylvania Philharmonic will perform six concerts in October in the following school districts: Bethlehem on October 7 & 8, Boyertown# & Oley on October 11, and North Penn* on October 17. Students in 4th-8th grades will be participating in the program.

The 2024-2025 season’s new music education and wellness program is titled, Reach for the Stars, and highlights the importance of setting goals, having courage and showing perseverance in our lives through music inspired by space exploration. The program includes excerpts of works by Bates, Zare, Debussy, Holst, Copland, Beethoven, and film composer John Williams.

A virtual version of Reach for the Stars is also available to any school district in the state that requests access at no charge.

Each year close to 15,000 children experience the wonder of orchestral music through this education initiative. Educational and engaging concert narration, preparation materials, and school visits give students the knowledge needed to grasp the music in greater depth. By understanding works in context, students develop a lifelong desire to hear orchestral music and a personal connection to the Pennsylvania Philharmonic.

Michael Jordan, Director of Bands at Boyertown Area School District, says that “Our partnership with the Pennsylvania Philharmonic has proven to be a successful undertaking in the district, that indicates “a wealth of support for the study of music in our community. We will be continuing to find ways to enhance our collaboration and to enrich the musical lives of our students.”

Pennsylvania Philharmonic wishes to thank its sponsors who support this wonderful initiative: The
Hill School, Cody Systems, Key Bank, Ellis Investment Partners, Hankin Group, Switchpoint Foundation, SEI Cares Foundation, Justamere Foundation, Joe & Linda Voytilla and special thanks to Scott & Susan Bentley.

*The North Penn school performance is funded in part by the North Penn School District Foundation

#Funded by the Boyertown Area Schools Music League and the Foundation for Boyertown Education

About Pennsylvania Philharmonic

We believe music education and the arts are fundamentally important and beneficial to the lives of all people, and we use the symphony concert experience as a catalyst for academic advancement, creativity, joy, and personal growth.

Our school programs account for more than 70% of our performances. While educational in nature, our concerts are designed to entertain and engage students in the world of art music. By providing children with an introduction to a high-quality symphony orchestra, we hope to spark their interest in music, encourage them to learn an instrument, and inspire them to be participants in the arts throughout their lifetimes. The arts open the hearts and minds of our youth, and empower them to imagine their own potential.

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!

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Boyertown Area School District

Education Center

911 Montgomery Avenue

Boyertown, PA 19512

(610) 367-6031