Asa Packer News

Please see below for this week's news.

The BASD transitioned from Home Access Center to Synergy ParentVUE. Through ParentVUE, parents/guardians can update family and emergency contact information, and access important school information. All BASD families who have not yet registered will receive a new letter in the mail with account activation information. It is important that parents/guardians activate their account as soon as possible. You will need to access Parent Vue to view your child’s report this school year. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A PAPER COPY OF YOUR CHILD’S REPORT CARD.

Congratulations to our PAWSOME Award Winners for October! A staff member nominated each student for exhibiting a strength in Habit #2 Begin With The End In Mind

Room Parent and Party Helper- Thank you!

A heartfelt thank you to all the Room Parents and Party Helpers for your invaluable support and dedication last Friday. Your efforts made the parties truly special for everyone involved. Thank you!

Bethlehem City Parade - Thank You!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Bethlehem Halloween Parade! A special shout-out to our team leads and our generous sponsors—Unangst Tree Farms, LLC, Camel's Hump Farm, and Scholl Orchards—for their donations that brought our float to life. We’re also grateful to the wonderful parents who donated candy. Thanks to all of you, Asa Packer’s float earned 3rd place in this year’s city parade!

Appreciation Station - Thank You!

Our first Staff Appreciation Station was a huge success! A big thank you to our team leads and all the generous parents who donated to help make it happen. Your support means so much and made our staff feel truly appreciated!

Asa Packer Candle Fundraiser

Support our school with our candle fundraiser, which runs through 11/8! These handcrafted candles are made by one of our very own Asa moms. Check out the samples in the main lobby and see the flyer for all the details. Every purchase helps fund important programs for our students.

Elf Costume Coin Competition

We're bringing back this fundraiser for our second year! Our competition will begin on Monday, November 4th, and the teams for the upcoming week will be communicated in this newsletter on Fridays. You can send in dollars and coins for our first 3 teams between November 4th and 8th, and the winning team will dress up in elf costumes on one day during the week of December 6th.

• Team 1: Mrs. Gawlik, Miss Murphy, Mrs. Foster, Ms. Borger
• Team 2: Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Thomas, Miss Wall, Mrs. Glinski
• Team 3: Miss Garza, Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Blackwood

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? See our Signup Genius (https://tinyurl.com/asaNov5bakesale).

Pat's Pizza & Bistro Dine and Donate- Nov. 8th, 9th, and 10th

Join us for a delicious way to support our school! Our next Dine and Donate event is at Pat's – enjoy a meal, and 20% of your purchase goes to support the PTA! Don’t forget to bring the flyer or mention the event. Thank you for helping us make a difference, one bite at a time!

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).

Thanksgiving Turkeys

We are excited to share that our school has received a donation of turkeys! We would love to ensure that families in need can benefit from this gift this November.

If you would like your name added to the list to receive a turkey, please fill out the Google Form and select “Turkeys for November.” If there are any remaining turkeys, they will be given out through a random selection process. Rest assured, all submissions will be kept confidential.

Thank you, and we hope to help make your holiday season a little brighter

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

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