Asa Packer News

Please see below for this week's news.

Join Our Student Directory

Sharing contact info helps students and families connect outside of school and stay updated with Room Parent news. If you were in last year's directory and have no changes, no action is needed. If you're new or have updates, please complete the Google Form.

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Movie Night - October 18th

Our first Family Giveback event is a night showing of Inside Out 2! Doors open at 5:45 and the movie starts at 6. Join us for free popcorn, snacks, and a movie! Thank you to our sponsors- Christmas City Landscaping, AMC, Keystone Food Products, and Service Electric. This is not a drop-off event. See the flyer for details.

Candle Samples at Movie Night

Stop by our candle table on October 18th to check out samples and pick up an order form from a fellow Asa parent.

Bethlehem City Parade Asa Packer Float - October 27th

Join us for a fun Asa Packer tradition! We are walking in the Bethlehem Halloween Parade and welcome all Asa Packer staff, students, and their families to join us. Come dressed as a "farmer"- jeans, overalls, plaid shirts, etc. Please let us know if you will attend by signing up using the link below.

https://tinyurl.com/2024AsaFloat

Staff Appreciation

We’re excited to show our wonderful Asa Packer staff how much we appreciate them, but we need your help to make it happen! Please consider signing up to contribute items or make a donation. Visit our SignUpGenius to see how you can get involved and support our amazing teachers and staff. Thank you for your generosity!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E4FADAB2DA1F94-52236540-teacher#/

Election Day Bake Sale- November 5th

Help us make our Election Day Bake Sale a success! We need volunteers to bake, donate baked goods, or work the table on election day. Even if you can't volunteer, stop by Asa Packer to grab some delicious treats and support our school. Interested in helping? https://tinyurl.com/asaNov5bakesale

Scholastic Book Fair - Thank you!

A huge thank you to all our amazing volunteers who helped make the Book Fair a big success! We couldn’t have done it without your time and dedication.

Dine and Donate - Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Dine and Donate at George's Oasis Family Restaurant. Your support made for a fantastic evening and helped raise funds for our school initiatives.

Walk-a-Thon - Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Walk-a-Thon! Your support made a big impact, and we’re grateful for our amazing school community.

Learn More About the PTA

Congratulations to our PAWSOME Award Winners for September! A staff member nominated each student for exhibiting a strength in Habit #1 - Be Proactive.

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 Bethlehem Area School District is excited to host a special screening and panel discussion of The Right to Read, a compelling documentary that delves into the vital issue of literacy in America. This event offers a unique opportunity to explore the challenges and triumphs of improving literacy nationwide and its impact on our students and communities. Full event details are attached.

We hope you’ll join us for this free event on October 29 at 6:30 PM at Northeast Middle School. It promises to be an insightful and important discussion, and we look forward to seeing you there!

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