Asa Packer News

Please see below for this week's news.

Thank you!

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Asa Packer community for your incredible support at our recent Dine & Donate event at On the Border. Thanks to your participation, it was a huge success, and we raised $400! Your contributions make a big difference in our ability to fund enriching programs and events for our students. Stay tuned for more opportunities to connect and support our school!

PTA Meeting - October 7th at 6 pm (Asa Library)

Join us for the October PTA meeting to hear the principal's report, get updates on PTA activities, and provide room parents with details about the autumn parties. We'll also be voting on our bylaws and budget, so your participation is important. Hope to see you there!

Student Directory

Sharing contact information is a great way for students and families to get together outside of school, help each other with assignments, and communicate Room Parent information. Participate in our Student Directory by completing the Google Form.

tinyurl.com/AsaFamilyDirectory

Room Parents and Party Helpers

The last day to sign up as a Room Parent or Party Helper is today. If you think this role would be a great fit, please complete our Google form.

https://tinyurl.com/24-25RoomParentSignup

Parent Survey

Please consider taking this 5-minute survey to let the Asa Packer Board know what went well and suggestions for additions/changes. Constructive feedback, both positive and suggestions for improvement, helps create even better experiences for our children, families, and Asa staff. The information gathered will be taken with gratitude and used for the upcoming year.

https://tinyurl.com/24-25AsaParentSurvey

Walk-A-Thon

Get ready for our biggest fundraiser of the year—the Asa Packer Walk-A-Thon! We’re gearing up for an exciting event where our students will have the chance to get active, have fun, and raise funds to support our school. Flyers have already gone home with all the details, so be sure to check them out for important dates and donation information.

Asa Spiritwear

The spiritwear store is currently 30% off through September 24th. It gets shipped directly to your house!

https://tinyurl.com/4n4aj7ws

Check Out the GREAT STARTS Edition of BASD eNews! Explore the latest highlights from the Bethlehem Area School District with photos and videos capturing our exciting school year kickoff. Also included in this edition is our featured student from Asa Packer ES, staff member from Donegan ES, and Liberty HS 2010 Grad. Click here to view the GREAT STARTS Edition and see all the amazing things happening in our district! CLICK HERE to view the GREAT STARTS Edition and see all the amazing things happening in our District!

Explore upcoming various FREE events and activities within the #BASDcommunity section. For direct access to this section, FOLLOW THIS LINK to the #BASDcommunity Events Section.

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.

Attacehed are updated attendance procedures. Please review these documents.

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.

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.

If you moved over the summer, please submit updated contact information to the Main Office. This will allow mailings to be sent to the correct address. Verification of residency will be needed to update an address in the district system.

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