Asa Packer News

Please see below for this week's news.

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

Below is information on classroom visitations for American Education Week. Please either scan the QR Code or visit this link to register. If there are multiple students in your family, you must register for each student. If there are guests for each day, two forms should be completed. We look forward to seeing our visitors during these two days.

Each classroom has a morning and an afternoon session. A parent may attend either session if they have a conflict in their schedule on either given day.

October Dine and Donate - October 4th and 5th

Support Asa Packer by joining us for a Dine and Donate at George’s Oasis Family Restaurant! Enjoy a meal with your family while helping raise funds for our school. Be sure to mention Asa Packer when you dine. See the flyer for more details!

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 hear room parent details about the autumn parties. We'll also vote on our bylaws and budget, so your participation is important. Hope to see you there!

Volunteers Needed!

We need your help for Parent Day (10/7) and Grandpals Day (10/9)! Sign up for a 30-minute slot to assist with activities and make these days special for our families. Your time makes a difference!

https://tinyurl.com/2024ParentVIPDayVolunteers

Scholastic Book Fair: October 8th-11th!

Our Scholastic Book Fair is coming soon! From October 8th to 11th, students can browse and purchase books using the convenient Scholastic eWallet. It's a great way to encourage reading while supporting our school.

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/asapacker

Help Needed for Bethlehem City Parade Float! - October 27th
We're looking for volunteers to make Asa Packer’s parade float a success! We need help securing a truck or parade vehicle, organizing and decorating the float, and coordinating walkers for the event day. If you are interested in helping, email the PTA (asapackerpta@gmail.com).

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. Please participate in our Student Directory by completing the Google Form.

tinyurl.com/AsaFamilyDirectory

Membership

Consider becoming a PTA member! Signing up allows you to vote and stay informed about school events—join us today using the link.

https://asapackerpta.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true

Save The Date

Our first Family Giveback event will be happening on October 18th with a Family Movie 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!

Walk-a-Thon Results

This year’s Walk-a-Thon was a huge success! Our school community raised $10,160! Congratulations to the Puma Star Josie M. for being the top earner and runner up Timur A.! The top earning class winning an extra recess

is Mrs Tsihlis’s class.

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