NHUF Elementary

October 22 - Board of School Directors' Meeting - 7:00 PM - Education Center

October 25 - Red Out for Red Ribbon - Wear Red

October 25 - PTCA Fall Fest

October 25 - Deadline for Grade 5 Yearbook Art Work

October 28-November 1 - Red Ribbon Week - See below

October 31 - Happy Halloween

October 31 - Technology Usage Fee Deadline (Grades 2-5)

November 4 - Lifetouch Picture Retake Day

November 5 - NO SCHOOL - Professional Learning Day for Teachers

We will be following a 6-day cycle again for school this year. Your child's special schedule will be based on the cycle days rather than days of the week. Below are the cycle days for the next two weeks.

Oct. 21 - Day 2

Oct. 22 - Day 3

Oct. 23 - Day 4

Oct. 24 - Day 5

Oct. 25 - Day 6

Oct. 28 - Day 1

Oct. 29 - Day 2

Oct. 30 - Day 3

Oct. 31 - Day 4

Nov. 1 - Day 5

Parent drop off is from 8:25-8:45 AM. Once the bell rings at 8:45 AM, staff members must close the doors to begin teaching. If the door is closed, you must bring your child(ren) to the main office and sign your child(ren) in as being tardy.

Please DO NOT enter into the parking lot and turn left into the circle in the front of the school. For everyone's safety, when dropping off your child(ren) in the morning or picking up your child(ren) in the afternoon, you must follow the route and go around the parking lot and playground staying in line of the cones. Please be punctual in picking your children up. Pick up is at 3:25 PM.

Sign up for Daily Parent Pick up is by 10:30 am for AM Kindergarten and 2:30 PM for Grades 1-5 and PM Kindergarten. If you forget to sign up by these times, please call the office. Failure to do so could result in your child going home on the bus. The Daily Parent Pick Up form is located on our school's website.

Red Ribbon Week will be observed the week of October 28 thru November 1. Students can participate by following the daily activities:

Monday, October 28th - Making Good Choices is NO SWEAT! - Wear sweats

Tuesday, October 29th - Hugs not Drugs! - Bring your favorite stuffed animal to hug

Wednesday, October 30th - Too Bright for Drugs! - Wear bright colors

Thursday, October 31st - Say "Boo" to drugs! - Wear orange and black or a fall-themed shirt - NO COSTUMES

Friday, November 1st - NHUF is Drug Free! - Wear NHUF or Boyertown apparel

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. The fees have been posted to student accounts and are due by October 31, 2024.

Payment is encouraged online at www.ezschoolpay.com. Check/Money Order (Payable to: Boyertown Area School District) must be submitted to student buildings via the students homeroom. If paying by check, please put the students name AND ID number on the memo line. NO CASH, please. Payments must be submitted by October 31, 2024.

Please mark your calendar and join the Principal and PTCA for Coffee on the following dates:

December 3 - 9:00 AM

February 3 - 6:30 PM

April 1 - 9:00 AM

May 20 - 6:30 PM

All meetings will be held at NHUF Elementary School with a zoom option.

Please mark your calendar for picture retake day. Students who would like their picture retaken will have the opportunity to do so on Monday, November 4th, and should bring their unwanted pictures to give to the photographer. To preorder pictures, go to mylifetouch.com and use your student's ID or Picture Day ID: EVTV7D89B

Students who were absent on Tuesday, September 24th will also be getting their picture taken for Infinite Campus and the NHUF PTCA Yearbook.

All classroom/birthday treats must be pre-packaged and store-bought with the ingredients clearly written on the label. If possible, please be sure treats are of the same type (same flavor, no icing, all icing, etc.).

For the safety of all students, DO NOT send in any nut products as there may be students in the class with nut allergies. Please read your snack labels and DO NOT send in snacks that state: "Manufactured in a factory containing nut products" or "May contain allergens".

In order to enter the school, all visitors are required to buzz the office by pushing the silver button located to the left of the visitor door. Once you are buzzed into the building, please report to the office to sign in and pick up a visitor or volunteer badge. Please be sure to carry photo ID with you whenever you are on school property. Deliveries of any kind (forgotten homework, birthday treats, lunches) are to be made directly to the office only, not to the classroom.

The Boyertown Area School District will have early dismissal days on the following dates:

November 25, 26, 27, 2024

December 20, 2024

January 17, 2025

April 16, 2025

June 3, 4, 5, 6, 2025

AM Kindergarten session will be 8:45-10:35. PM Kindergarten session will be 10:35-12:25.

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.

We strongly encourage the remaining 160+ who have expired within Raptor to update their documentation following the instructions received from Raptor.

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!

Below are a couple of reminders for this upcoming school year. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the health room nurses at 610-473-1770.

Physical & Dental Forms: All state mandated Kindergarten and 3rd grade private dental forms and all Kindergarten private physical exam forms are due now. If you have an upcoming appointment, please notify the health room of the appointment and we will make note of the date in your child’s record.

Medication Information: If your child requires prescription or over-the-counter medication while at school, a medication authorization form (found on the BASD website) must be completed by your physician. Once completed, please submit the paperwork, and then contact the health room to schedule an appointment to drop off your child’s medication. Prescription medications must be in an original pharmacy labeled container. Over-the-counter medication must be in original packaging. Please refer to the BASD website for more information.

Returning Paperwork: Please return any health room forms (Physical, Dental, Medication) via email if possible. You can scan and email the original document or email a photograph from your phone to either dwilson@boyertownasd.org or ekovach@boyertownasd.org

Change of Clothing: Please consider keeping a change of clothing in your child’s backpack. Clothing can become soiled due to a bathroom accident, fall outside in the mud, or because of spilling food/drink. The health room may not have appropriately sized clothing, so if your child does have an accident of any sort, a parent will be called to bring clothing in for the child.

Food/Snacks: Please remind your child(ren) not to share lunch and/or snacks. There are several students with food allergies and/or food sensitivities.

Classroom/Birthday Treats: All classroom/birthday treats must be pre-packaged and store-bought with the ingredients clearly written on the label. If possible, please be sure treats are of the same type (same flavor, no icing, all icing, etc.).

For the safety of all students, DO NOT send in any nut products as there may be students in the class with nut allergies. Please read your snack labels and DO NOT send in snacks that state: "Manufactured in a factory containing nut products" or "May contain allergens".

Recess/PE shoes: Please remind your child(ren) to wear closed toe and comfortable shoes as they will be going outside for recess as the weather allows (please discourage crocs and sandals). Sneakers are encouraged for PE class.

If your child is not feeling well, please keep them at home. If your child arrives at school not feeling well (and does not have a fever), they will be encouraged to try to complete the school day.

When to keep your child home:

As stated in the BASD Student Handbook, if your child exhibits any of the following symptoms, it is recommended that you keep your child home from school and consult with the child’s primary health care provider:

1. A cough interfering with your child’s sleep or ability to participate in school activities

2. A cough that is productive and has phlegm or is associated with fever or trouble breathing.

3. Fever: A temperature equal to or greater than 100 degrees without the use of a fever reducing medication. Please note that the student’s temperature should remain normal without the use of fever reducing medication for 24 hours prior to the return to school.

4. Nausea, Vomiting or diarrhea

5. Unusual skin eruptions, hives or rash.

6. Redness or drainage from the eyes.

Head Lice: Although lice cannot jump, they are easily transmittable through hugging, sharing combs, sharing hats and coats, etc. Please remind your child not to share items such as these with other students.

We know this is a lot of information, so if you have any questions, please let us know.

We NEED you!! The PTCA needs YOUR help! Your help and support are vital to making our events a success…and do we appreciate it! If you wish to learn more about volunteer opportunities, please visit our Crews Volunteer page by clicking here.

5th Grade Yearbook Cover Contest:

Yearbook Cover Art Contest

You are invited to submit YOUR ARTWORK for the front/back covers of the NHUF Yearbook! Two pieces will be selected – one for each cover.

Here are the requirements:

- Submissions size must be 8 1/2" x 11"- Art must be Portrait orientated on the page- Artwork must be original (no copies or printouts)- Unique and colorful artwork is encouraged- the more colorful the better- Due Date is October 25th

Every effort will be made to include all other artwork received in the yearbook.

NHUF Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat

Friday, October 25th, 5:30pm-8pm on the NHUF Playground and in the Gymnasium.

NHUF Families are invited to one of the school's most anticipated events of the year:

The Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat.

Come join us for a fun-filled evening of food, festivities, and fun at the NHUF Fall Fest! Wear your costume and participate in the trunk or treat. There will be games, crafts, music, food truck and so much more!

Wear your costumes and have fun Trunk or Treating! Trunk or Treat is 5:30pm-7pm along the baseball fields! We are in need of decorated trunks! Click here to sign up!

We can't do this without YOUR help! To sign up to volunteer, click here.

If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Dood at lisadood@gmail.com.

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Upcoming events:

• 10/25/24 - Fall Fest
• 11/22/24 - Kids Binglow!

Upcoming Fundraising:

• Bob Hilbert's Spirit Wear Store - Sale begins 10/22. More information to follow
• Frecon Orchard Pies - Dates TBD

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!

Canva is also used in the creation of this newsletter.

Any additional applicable copyright information for items used throughout the newsletter will be provided on a use-by-use basis.

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2547 Big Road
Frederick, PA 19435
(610)754-9580