Boyertown Elementary

BASD has the ability to utilize 5 flexible instruction days each year in the event that inclement weather or another emergency should create a need to cancel school at some point during the school year. Students will be provided with directions early next week on how to access their assignments should an FID day need to be used during the school year. Please note that there are no snow days built into the district calendar this year.

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

· 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. Please see click https://www.boyertownasd.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&ModuleInstanceID=589&ViewID=7b97f7ed-8e5e-4120-848f-a8b4987d588f&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=122&PageID=605

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· If your child requires medication during the school day (including prescription and over the counter (OTC) medication), please complete the district’s medication administration form. New orders are required each school year even if the order has not changed and must be dated on/after 7/1/2024.

***Medications must be dropped off in the nurse’s office by a parent/guardian. ***Please do not send medications into school in students' backpacks.

· If your child has a health condition/severe allergy that requires an Emergency Action Plan, please review the district’s health services page with the necessary documents that need to be submitted. New action plans are required each school year even if the order has not changed and must be dated on/after 7/1/2024.

· Please keep a spare change of clothing in your child’s backpack for lunchroom spills and accidents. Although we have some clothing in the heath room, we have limited sizes and selection.

· The health office would greatly appreciate any clothing donations of the following:

o Athletic pants/leggings for boys and girls in sizes 3-10 that are clean and in good/gently used condition (please no jeans/khakis)

o New, unused underwear/briefs for both girls and boys in sizes 3-7

· 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 to avoid injury).

· 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 and to be cognizant of personal space. Please refer to the district's lice policy.

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

· Please remind your child(ren) to come to school with a refillable water bottle each day. There are water refilling stations in the student halls.

· If food items are brought in by students for birthday celebrations, they must be pre-packed with all allergen information listed.

· Immunization records, health and dental records are required for all Kindergarten students and must be dated on/after 7/1/2023.

· 3rd graders will need to provide the Family Dental Form. Dental visits completed after 7/1/2023 are acceptable for this requirement.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Nurse Lacey or Nurse Tricia at 610-473-1970.

Washington Elementary School

Attendance Information

2024/2025

Attendance Information

If your student will be absent or late, please complete ONE (1) of the following before 9:00 AM on the date of the absence/tardy event.

1. Online Attendance Form
2. Email the attendance secretary: attendanceWES@boyertownasd.org

3. Please remember that each day your child is absent, you must report the absence as noted above.

4. Please do not use this form for early pick up or end of day pick up.

Please complete this form when the mode of transportation is changing for a single day. You may also use the QR code to access this form.

• We ask that you do not send a note with your child when there is a change of transportation.
• A member of the office will let your child’s teacher know that he/she is leaving early.

Dear WES Families,

Please enjoy the September “Helping Children Learn” Title I newsletters and daily planners at the links below. These resources are available in both English and Spanish. These Title I resources are provided each month to involve families in their child’s education. Here we will share with you simple ideas for nurturing literacy, as well as effective work habits and study skills. In May’s edition, you will find information about instilling a love of learning, setting routines at home for a successful school year, and limiting screentime for children while promoting reading.

Helping Children Learn September Title I Newsletter

Title I Daily Learning Planner September

Helping Children Learn September Title I Newsletter (Spanish)

Title I Daily Learning Planner September (Spanish)

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.

"We invite you to start your morning with Prayer and Bible Study! Treasure Hunters will meet weekly in the Instrument Room on Tuesday mornings from 8:00-8:25 am. Please drop off your child or children at the side door for them to gain entry up to 10 minutes before 8 am. We will begin on September 10 and meet weekly except on weeks when the students do not have school on Mondays. Pastor Mark Hager, a local pastor for 16 years, leads the time. We look forward to seeing you there!"

Once again, this year, a homework assistance program for Washington Elementary School students will be available each Wednesday through the school year. The Program for After-School Students (PASS) begins on October 2, 2024. Students will be picked up at the school at 3:30 PM and transported to the Bally Community Center in the PASS van.

PASS is open to all students in grades K through 5 and will meet every Wednesday in conjunction with the school calendar. Parents can register their students through the web site, BallyCommunityCenter.org or request information by email at http://www.ballycommunitycenter.org/PASS

There is no fee for this program, but registration is required.

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.

Washington Elementary
1406 Route 100
Barto, PA 19504
(610) 754-9589