October 31: Start of 2nd Quarter

November 1: AP Exam Payments are due.

November 5: No School for Students (BCTC is Open); Professional Development

November 9: Winter Athletic Registration due.

November 12: BCTC West Campus Open House

November 13: BCTC East Campus Open House

November 22: Alice in Wonderland (FAUD) 7:00pm

November 23: Alice in Wonderland (FAUD) 7:00pm

November 24: Alice in Wonderland (FAUD) 2:00pm

November 25: Early Dismissal, HR, 1, 2, 3, 4 periods only (modified bell schedule, see below)

November 26: Early Dismissal, HR, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 periods only (modified bell schedule, see below- NO BCTC)

November 27: Early Dismissal, HR-9th period (early dismissal bell schedule, see below- NO BCTC)

No School for Students: November 28th thru December 2nd

December 6: BCTC Applications due! (details below)

Starting Monday, October 28, 2024, all students leaving the building prior to dismissal (Part Time, Internship, Etc), must exit via the Main Entrance. You are no longer permitted to use the Athletic Entrance or East Entrance to leave early.

Thank you!

Good afternoon,

If your 10th grader participated in the Sophomore Class Fundraiser of Cookie Dough and Coffee, orders will be delivered on Monday, 11/4/2024 during 9th pd. Announcements will be made for the students to pick up their fundraiser at the shipping and receiving area. If students have a large order, then you may want to make arrangements to pick your 10th grader up after school. If parents or guardians would like to pick up the orders at the loading dock near the East Entrance, you may any time between 2:00-3:45pm that day.

Thank you,

Ms. Gillman-Ramus

BASH Drama Club's Fall Play, "Alice in Wonderland" opens on Friday, November 22 in the FAUD. Doors open at 6pm, curtain at 7pm. Saturday November 23 doors open at 6pm, curtain at 7pm, and Sunday November 24 doors open at 1pm, curtain at 2pm. Tickets will be sold during lunches Nov. 18-22 for $8 each, and at the door for $10 each. This is the largest cast we have ever had for a Fall Play, so you're sure to see a friend onstage!

BASH is celebrating veterans! Students who know a veteran are encouraged to complete a “Hometown Heroes Sheet” about the veteran in their life. Once completed, the Hometown Heroes Sheet should be submitted in the appropriate Google Form. (All links are posted below.) The hero can be a friend, family member, or neighbor that served our country. Students can celebrate someone who served many years ago or someone who is currently deployed. The serviceperson does not need to be a BASH grad. The Social Studies Department will print and display the Hometown Hero Sheets in the 700s hallway at BASH. Please refer to the direction sheet below for more information. Brag Sheets are due on November 4th.

Helpful Links:
Direction Sheet/ Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s4cD2rqpy_Yw22a-RuGTtizV34dy1jE3aghXpIvLvuk/edit?usp=sharing

Example: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u--i2EeBlE39H2HaPzIqhiUlNOgUhdDgEO5Nr6D88NQ/edit?usp=sharing

Google Form needed for submission: https://forms.gle/pg7hHcY1uUSCLiGj8

Thank you,

BASH Staff

Hello Class of 2026!

Are you interested in an internship in the healthcare field?

There are two opportunities for you to learn about for the 2024-25 school year!

-Penn State St. Joe’s Hospital- On October 28th during homeroom, please come to the LGI for an informative meeting about the Penn State St. Joe’s Hospital Internships.

-Tower Health Reading/Pottstown Hospital- On November 8h, during homeroom, please come to the LGI for an informative meeting about the Tower Health Reading/Pottstown Hospital internships.

This internship will introduce you to various experiences in the hospital setting.

For more information, contact Mrs. Natalie Warren at nwarren@boyertownasd.org or stop in Room 110.

Thank you!!

Mrs. Crystal McArthur, Ed.D | School Counselor

Students who have parking permits may park in any of the designated areas below. Please do not park on the grass or a teacher/visitor space.

Thank you!

Registration for Winter athletics (2024-2025) for students in grades 7-12 is currently open. Please visit https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q0eeZJ9Ni0gBkPKk0QPZo_nZe6v2Lop5tjDgFG1PXlg/edit?usp=sharing

For more information and start dates.

If you have any questions please contact the athletic department at athletics@boyertownasd.org

Just a reminder that all AP Exam Payments are due on November 1st. Payments can be made through EZ-School Pay. Exams are $99, except for Research & Seminar which are $149 each. If you have questions, please reach out to your student's AP teacher and/or Mr. Maurer.

Hello Students!

If you know that you want to apply to BCTC, it is time to start your BCTC application for the 25-26 school year. If you are interested in applying and want assistance with the application process, Mrs. Mazzie will be holding a Homeroom/Advisory session next week to review the application process. Please see below for details:

• Tuesday, October 15th: BCTC Application Process for 10-12th grade
• Where: LGI
• Time: Homeroom/Advisory- 7:40-8:12am
• Thursday, October 17th: Medical Health Professions (MHP) BCTC Application Process for Juniors.
• Where: LGI
• Time: Homeroom/Advisory- 7:40-8:12am

Please read the information below before the homeroom/advisory session to help prepare you for the application process.

The BCTC online portal will open next Tuesday,October 15th, and the application process can begin! The step by step directions can be found at this link.

Attached to this email is the full BCTC application packet. Please be sure to READ ALL DIRECTIONS on the front page of the packet. Once you submit the online portion of the BCTC application, you are required to follow the application checklist, complete the essay, admissions agreement, and you must secure 2 teacher recommendations. Again, all directions are on this google document and the application checklist. Your application is considered incomplete until you have all parts submitted.

You must return all documents to your school counselor to be considered as an applicant. Be sure that all completed materials are attached prior to your submission to the counseling office (the application checklist, the essay, and the admissions agreement). The 1st round due date for applications is December 6th!

School Counselor Alphabetical Assignment:

Lisa Oxenreider - 9th Grade A-Ce- 10th A-L

loxenreider@boyertownasd.org

Jordan Durante - 9th Grade G-Ko- 11th A-L

jwebb@boyertownasd.org

Sandra Gallagher - 9th Grade Kp-O- 11th M-Z

sgallagher@boyertownasd.org

Christy Greener - 9th Grade Cf-F- 10th M-Z

cgreener@boyertownasd.org

Christen Mazzie - 9th Grade Sd-Z- 12th M-Z

cmazzie@boyertownasd.org

Crystal McArthur - 9th Grade P-Sc- 12th A-L

cmcarthur@boyertownasd.org

Please reach out to your school counselor with any questions.

Thank you,

BASH Counselors

Students,

1. Students may use their technology before HR and between classes (the 4mins they receive to switch classes).
2. Students must have their technology in their bookbag, or caddy, from bell to bell.
3. Students may use their technology in Open Campus and Lunch.
4. When in Open Campus or Lunch, technology need to stay there, or at least be out of sight in a pocket, when going to the restroom or another classroom. No student should be using their technology in the hallways during the class period (even if they are in lunch).

Thank you,

BASH Admin.

Please see the message below from our HPE Department:

• Electronic Devices Use: In accordance with our Electronic Devices Policy, electronic devices (including cell phones, Air Pods, and smartwatches) are not permitted in physical education class. The students are expected to lock their electronic devices in our locker rooms. While in health classrooms, electronic devices must be put away in students’ bags or stored in teacher designated locations.

• Locker Room Policy:

· Students use of locker rooms and gymnasium is authorized only during designated physical education class.

· Students are expected to provide a lock to protect their belongings during physical education class. All locks must be removed at the end of each class period. All BASH students are responsible to lock their belongings during physical education class.

· Students are expected to be responsible for and protect their valuables. BASH will not be held responsible for any lost or stolen items.

New for 2024-2025: The Technology Usage Fee is included in the Annual Student Information Verification (ASIV). There is NOT a letter to send home with students. ASIV includes the following:

As a component of our student 1:1 device program, the District continues with a “Technology Usage Fee.” This fee supports the maintenance and upkeep of equipment distributed to all Grades 2-12 students. The current “Technology Usage Fee” is $20.00. Any family who qualifies for the state of Pennsylvania’s free lunch program will have the fee waived. Any family who qualifies for the state’s reduced lunch program will have the fee reduced to $10.00. Families experiencing financial difficulties are encouraged to contact their school office to discuss additional payment options. More details regarding payment of the Technology Usage Fee will be emailed in October.

Waiting until October allows the free/reduced lunch determinations to be complete and eliminates the need for tech fee refunds, etc. In October, the district will notify parents/guardians of the payment procedures, due date, etc.

In order to better serve the needs of our students, BASH have moved to a team model with our counselors for the 2024-2025 school year. This will allow all counselors, as well as our new Student Support Liaison, Mrs. Cornes, to better support our incoming 9th grade students, while providing more time for all of our students. Please click on the BASH Counselor Smore for additional counseling information including college visits.

Administration contact information is below:

Mr. Jared Sparks, Building Principal (JSparks@boyertownasd.org)

Mr. Ryan Venner, Grade Level Principal (RVenner@boyertownasd.org)

Dr. Matthew Bergey, Grade Level Principal (MBergey@boyertownasd.org)

Mr. Eric Houck, Grade Level Principal (EHouck@Boyertownasd.org)

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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120 North Monroe Street
Boyertown, PA 19512
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