Middle School West
Boyertown Area School District - Home of the Bears
Back to School - Week in Review
September 20, 2024
Principal's Corner
Last week ended with a fantastic 6th Grade team building day! Students worked with teachers and Bear Ambassadors to participate in team building and problem solving activities. The day ended with Rita's! All of our fall sports teams are under way and doing a great job! Please note a parent must accompany any middle schooler to any sporting event.
Please see the link below for our Be Awesome Spirit wear SALE!!
Some dates to keep in mind:
- October 1st @ 8am - Coffee with the Principal
- October 7th - Picture Retake day
- October 11 - Philadelphia PhilHarmonic Assembly
PLEASE NOTE:
The construction is going to start to come towards Middle School West starting next week. Please make sure you allow extra time to travel to the building.
BE AWESOME SPIRIT WEAR SALE
We are currently hosting a Be Awesome Sale through Bob Hilbert's online store for students & staff. Orders must be placed by 9/30. When ordering, select " PICK UP MY ORDER" and all orders will be distributed here at West. You may also ship them directly to your home for an additional fee. Proceeds benefit the student activity fund. Be sure to stock up, as this is the only sale open to both students and staff happening this year!
New this year…Be Awesome sweatpants!
Store Link: stores.inksoft.com/msw_be_awesome
Guiding the College-Bound Athlete
Parents & Student-athletes,
We will be hosting a FREE seminar called "Guiding the College-Bound Athlete” on Wednesday, 9/25 at 7pm in the Senior High LGI. Please see the attached flyer for details!
GO BEARS!
BASD Athletic Dept.
September is Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month
September is Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month, with World Suicide Prevention Day being recognized on September 10th. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people between the ages of 10 to 24. As a proactive measure, School Counselors will conduct classroom presentations during all REACH for the Future classes in September.
These lessons will promote the importance of suicide prevention by reviewing common risk factors and warning signs, in addition to resources where students can obtain help for themselves or someone else.
In the event of a mental health crisis, contact your county’s mobile crisis department. Berks County residents should contact Holcomb Crisis Intervention at 610-379-2007. Montgomery County residents should contact Montgomery County Mobile Crisis at 1-855-634-4673 . To reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, dial or text 988. These resources are available 24/7.
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
Free/Reduced Meal Program Grace Period Set to Expire
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
7th Grade Immunization Update
Please submit a copy of your child's 7th grade immunizations. Students could be temporarily excluded from school until proof of immunizations are received.
The PA Department of Health mandates two additional immunizations for entry into the 7th grade.
The required immunizations are:
· 1 dose of Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis)
· 1 dose of MCV4 (Meningococcal Conjugate vaccine).
Please check with your child’s Primary Care Physician to ensure they are up to date and submit a copy to the MSW nurses’ office if you have not done so already.
28 PA Code § 23.3 (a) requires a dental examination for all children in the 7th grade. Exams completed after July 1, 2023, are considered acceptable to meet this requirement.
Please submit proof of these requirements as soon as they are complete to ensure there is no disruption in your child's education.
Courtyard Cleanup Club
West has a new club for the fall trimester: Courtyard Cleanup Club. Students in this club are helping to freshen up the courtyards- starting with the courtyard between the art and tech ed. rooms.
We are hoping to get some donations to help us in our endeavors. If you are interested in donating any of the following items, or have any other ideas for donations, please contact Mrs. Palopoli at spalopoli@boyertownasd.org.
- Bags of black mulch
- Spring bulbs
- Lawn/leaf bags
- Disposable nitrile gloves (all sizes)
- Old handheld small gardening tools
- Hay bales & pumpkins for decoration
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.
Volunteering in BASD
Good afternoon,
As many of you know, Boyertown Area School District has a rich history of volunteerism. Last year, we updated our process for managing volunteers and their required clearances, etc. to include the Raptor software platform already in place throughout the district. We are pleased to share that the rollout was a huge success with more than 1,000 volunteers participating in the new process for 2023-2024!
As we approach the start of the 2024-2025 school year, more than 870 of those who registered remain active, approved volunteers who can volunteer starting immediately for upcoming summer camps, as athletic coaching volunteers, and in our buildings (provided your clearances do not expire between now and the start of these activities and the school year).
We strongly encourage the remaining 160+ who have expired within Raptor to update their documentation following the instructions received from Raptor, so they can do the same.
Finally, we invite those of you who are new parents/guardians to the district, and those of you who want to become new volunteers to do so now. Doing so will ensure that you are ready to join us when volunteer opportunities of interest arise.
Avoid delays. Get started today!
Our volunteer newsletter outlines the process.
SMORE: https://secure.smore.com/n/kr7en
Our volunteer web page has the additional details and links you will need.
WEBSITE: https://www.boyertownasd.org/Page/6459
We are here to help! Please email us at volunteers@boyertownasd.org.
We truly appreciate your willingness to share the generosity of your time and talent with our students!
Boyertown Area School District
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