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Middle School West
Boyertown Area School District - Home of the Bears
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Back to School - Week in Review
October 25, 2024
Principal's Corner
Red Ribbon Spirit week has been a resounding success!! It was so AWESOME to see our students in the hallways, classrooms and lunch all dressed up! Thank you to our Guidance department for putting this together.
Tonight, is our first dance of the year. Dance and dress guidelines are below. Please make sure your student bring their ID to get into the dance. Cost of the dance is $5. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. Sixth grade students will be dismissed on the parent pick/drop off side of the building. Seventh and Eighth grade students will be dismissed on the cafeteria/gym parking lot.
Yearbooks are now on SALE! Please see below for more information.
Some dates to keep in mind:
- October 25 - Fall Dance sponsored by Student Council
- November 5 - No school for students (Professional Development Day)
- November 14 - Veterans' Salute - Show Choir
- November 21 - West Choral Concert 7pm
- November 21 - End of First Trimester
PLEASE NOTE:
Construction has started moving towards Middle School West. Please make sure you allow extra time to travel to the building.
Fall Dance
Student Council is hosted our first dance of the year on October 25, 2024 from 7-9pm. Please see the attached document for more information.
Title I Family Night on October 30th
6th GRADE REACH Presentations
Hello Parents!
On October 21- November 1 and November 4th, Laurel House will be guest presenting in your child’s 6th grade REACH class. Students will engage with their peers in games, activities, and other group work in exploring what healthy relationships look like. They will be building skills on the following topics: characteristics of healthy/ unhealthy relationships, boundary setting, healthy communication, conflict resolution, bystander intervention (ways to help friends), etc.
Research indicates that conversations about healthy friendships and relationships before students begin dating can reduce their risk of being in an abusive relationship. Check out the attached resource on tips and tricks for talking with your child.
Laurel House works to educate students because we know that 1 in 3 teenagers will experience some form of unhealthy relationship by time they graduate high school. You can find more information on unhealthy friendships and dating abuse at www.loveisrespect.org or www.laurel-house.org
If you have any further questions on Laurel House’s presentations, please contact Eve Johnson, Community Education Coordinator at education@laurel-house.org or at (610) 277-1860 ext. 121.
7th GRADE REACH Classes
Starting this month in 7th grade REACH classes, we will have a guest presenter through National Alliance of Mental Health (NAMI) present their Ending the Silence session. Students will learn about mental health conditions to help gain an understanding of an often-misunderstood topic. NAMI is an organization dedicated to the education and support of mental health. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mrs. Jones, 7th grade school counselor.
Yearbooks are now able to be purchased!!!
BASD Coaching Vacancies
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
Boyertown Area Multi Service Christmas Giving Program
Schedule Your Meeting with Your Child's ESL Teacher
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.
West is a Title I School
Boyertown, Colebrookdale, Earl and Washington are the identified Title I elementary schools in our district. Middle School West is also identified as a Title I school. These schools receive Title I funding based on the percentage of low-income eligible students.
Title I is a federally funded program purposed with ensuring all children have a fair and equal opportunity to learn and grow. Boyertown has transitioned to a Schoolwide Title I program. A Schoolwide program is designed to serve all students in a Title I building and improve all structures to help support student learning. Our Schoolwide plan was developed with the help of parents, community members, teachers, and administrators. Our plan is evaluated annually to determine the impact that these supports have on student achievement.
As a Schoolwide Title I building, the staff is reviewing all students' data to determine needs. Students are identified for intervention if in need of academic support, primarily in the area of reading. All students receiving additional support must qualify through our district assessments. Support is provided to the students individually or in small groups both in class and as a pullout program. Schools set a goal for academic progress that will be measured through mid-year and end-of-the-year assessments. The Reading Specialists, Intervention teachers, paraprofessionals, and classroom teachers partner together to support students.
Our district works diligently to use the Title I funds as required and to provide these additional services to enhance the educational program of our Title I students. If you have any questions about the Title I program, please reach out to your building's reading specialist or call the Title I office at (610) 369-7414.
Title I Programs Website Link
https://sites.google.com/boyertownasd.org/basdtitle1website/home
Thanks for ALL of your support,
Cafeteria News
Middle School Calendar
Below is a link to the MSW School Calendar for the year. This link has all of the early dismissals, school dances, music concert dates and so much more.
Student Handbook
The 2024-2025 BASD Student Handbook is now available. It can be found at here: https://www.boyertownasd.org/domain/52. Student and parent/guardians should familiarize themselves with the different components of this document.
Community Bulletin Board
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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Middle School West
380 South Madison Street
Boyertown, PA 19512
(610) 369-7471