Asa Packer News

Please see below for this week's news.

This is a reminder that your child's report card was posted on Monday to Synergy ParentVue.

Please be aware that Bethlehem Area School District will no longer mail home or send home student report cards or special education progress reports to parents/guardians. Instead, parents/guardians will log into Synergy ParentVUE to review report cards and special education progress reports. Instructions to log in to ParentVUE can be found on this Dojo.

Parents/guardians received a Synergy ParentVUE Activation letter providing instructions on how to activate their Synergy ParentVUE account and create their unique username and password for login.

Parents/Guardians who need assistance should contact Mrs. Diomedo in our office.

Plans are being made to schedule Parent/Teacher Conferences. This year, conferences will be held on Monday, November 25, 2024, and Tuesday, November 26, 2024.

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be scheduled by the classroom teacher. Classroom teachers should have already contacted families on how to register for a conference. Parents requesting a time to meet with one of our specialist teachers should contact them directly either through Class Dojo or at their email address below.

Art - jsesposito@basdschools.org
Digital Literacy - jmertz@basdschools.org
Music - mogden@basdschools.org
Physical Education - afelt@basdschools.org
Spanish - rlwilson@basdschools.org
Instrumental Music - sconrad@basdschools.org
Reading Specialist - jdacostarlwilson@basdschools.org
Reading Specialist - cemcintyre@basdschools.org

Teachers are always available to discuss any questions/issues throughout the school year. We look forward to meeting with you and discussing your child's educational progress, strengths, and needs.

Candle Fundraising- - Pickup on December 6th

A huge thank you to all who ordered Herberry Candles! Our next pickup date is December 6th from 3-6 pm. If you have any questions or need to arrange a different time to pick up, please contact Kaitlyn Vanwhy at Kaitjones15@gmail.com.

Elf Coin Competition

Our second-week winners are Mrs. Hintosh, Miss Luisser, and Miss Wilson. Stay tuned to see who won week 3!

Dine and Donate

Support Asa Packer Elementary at our PJ Whelihan's Dine & Donate this December 11th and 12th! Enjoy a delicious meal while giving back to our school. See the flyer for details.

Ice Skating - December 27th

Join us for our Ice Skating Giveback on December 27th! It’ll be a wonderful chance for Asa Packer families to enjoy an afternoon on the ice together. Thank you to Patient First for sponsoring this event. See the flyer for more details!

Family Feast Night- January 30th

Save the date for our upcoming Family Feast Night on January 30th! Join us for an evening of food, fun, and community as we gather to share our favorite dishes. Bring a dish to share with others – it can be a family favorite, a recipe that holds special meaning, or simply something delicious! Whether you bring a taste from your heritage or a tried-and-true classic, everyone is welcome to attend. More details to follow!

Learn More About the PTA

Want to get involved or stay informed? Visit our PTA website to explore volunteer opportunities, upcoming fundraisers, givebacks, and more. It's the perfect way to stay connected and support our school community (asapackerpta.org).

Support Initiative for Families in Need: Request Assistance Today

We are starting an initiative to support families in need of assistance with food, clothing, and other essentials. If your family could benefit from this help, we invite you to complete this Google Form to share your information. Please know that the form is private, and all information will be kept strictly confidential.

We would love to assist everyone, there are limited spots available. We will have a fair process in place to determine how support is disturbed, so filling out the form does not guarantee assistance. However, we will do our best to help as many families as possible. Our pantry will be open soon as an additional resource.

Thank you for being a valued member of our Asa Packer community.

Donations for Pantry

I am excited to share an initiative that aims to support our school community: the creation of a Pantry for Clothes and Nonperishable Foods. This pantry will provide essential items for families in need within our school.

The goal is to create a welcoming space where families can access clothing and nonperishable food items. Your support can make a significant difference in the lives of those who may be facing challenges.

If you would like to contribute, we welcome donations of gently used clothing and nonperishable food items. Every little bit helps, and your generosity can bring comfort to our community.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like to arrange a donation.

Together, we can make a positive impact!

Thank you for your support.

Miss Karam

The newest edition of BASD eNews is out, and it’s packed with important updates and exciting highlights! Inside, you’ll find:

• Recent job openings
• Report card information
• Upcoming events in the BASD community
• Highlights from around the district, with photos and videos showcasing our vibrant start to November.

Click here to read and stay informed!

School office hours are until 4:00. If there is a transportation issue and you need to contact their office, they can be reached at 610-861-0360.

In the event of an absence, a parent or Dr. note is required. Absence notes may be emailed directly to the office at asapackerattendance@basdschools.org. If you are sending the teacher a Dojo message, an email message to this address should also be completed.

Attacehed are updated attendance procedures. Please review these documents.

If you forget to send a note about a change of pickup or an early pickup, please call the office. This way we can be sure the teacher gets notified. Do not send a Dojo message or email the teacher during the day as the message may not be seen until a later time.

Review the procedures below, and follow them to ensure our students’ safety at all times.

Please remember:

When dropping off or picking up students by automobile: You may park your car and walk your child across the bus lane; or you may drive up to the student drop-off area, have your child exit the car and walk on the sidewalk next to the building. If you are getting out of your car to assist your child, please park your car in the lot and do not park in the drop-off lane. Do not stop and park in the drop-off lane.

• Students and parents must use the crosswalks at all times.
• Cars are not allowed in the bus lane.
• Park in the designated parking spaces only and not along the curb.
• Walk and get your child(ren) (when picking them up early or at dismissal time).
• Do not leave your child(ren) unattended outside the school, before or after school hours.
• Follow posted signs. They will be enforced.
• No pets are allowed on school property.

Thank you in advance for your assistance and cooperation.

Please don't block entry into the handicap parking spaces during drop off. We have families that need access to the spaces and at times they are unable to pull in due to the spaces being blocked. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

• Kindergarten and Grade 1 students will enter/dismiss through the Primary doors.
  
• Grade 2 and Grade 3 students will enter/dismiss through the Main Entrance.
• Grade 4 and Grade 5 students will enter/dismiss through the Intermediate doors.
• Bus students will enter through the appropriate Primary and Intermediate doors. They will be dismissed one bus at a time after the walkers have entered the building.
• If you are escorting your child to the door, please park in the lot. Please use your good judgement and keep safety the highest priority.

• Teachers will communicate to guardians about their “Quiet hours” procedures.
  
• Teachers will respond to emails/messages within 24 hours during the work week.
• Weekend/holiday messages will be responded to by the end of the next school day.

Email: jchorvath@basdschools.org
Website: https://basdwpweb.beth.k12.pa.us/asapacker/
Location: 1650 Kenwood Drive, Bethlehem, PA, USA
Phone: 610-865-0660
Twitter: @AsaPackerBASD