October & November At A Glance
- October 27th - Halloween Parade
- October 29th - End of Marking Period 1
- October 28th - November 1st = SPIRIT WEEK (see below)
- November 5th - SCHOOL CLOSED
- November 6th - PTA meeting 6:30pm
- November 12th - Picture retakes 📸
- November 14th - Grade 2 field trip to Zoellner Arts
- November 16th - Flu Clinic @ Freedom
- November 18th - REPORT CARDS posted in ParentVUE
- November 20th-26th - Scholastic Book Fair 📚
- November 23rd - Crafternoon 1-5pm
- November 25th - HALF DAY / Parent-teacher conferences
- November 26th - HALF DAY / Parent-teacher conferences
- November 26th - 🏅V.I.P. Breakfast🏅
- November 27th - December 2nd - SCHOOL CLOSED/Thanksgiving Break 🦃
Important Reminders
Attendance:
One of the district's and school's Wildly Important Goals (WIGs) for the next three years is to decrease the rate of chronic absence by at least half.
- If your child is absent from school, you will receive an automated phone call.
- The school website has a link "Attendance Excusal Submission".
- The parent/guardian must submit an email to BuchananAttendance@basdschools.org within 3 days of the student returning from his/her absence. Please make sure to include the student's name, teacher, date of absence, and explanation in the email. You can attach doctor's notes to the email.
- We are not accepting messages on DOJO.
- If we do not receive the absence note within 3 days, your child's absence is considered unlawful.
- Doors open by 8:55am. If a student arrives AFTER 9am, he/she is considered LATE and must enter through the front entrance. Students will receive a late pass. Parents MUST sign the student in.
- In compliance with the Compulsory Attendance law, we will be issuing 3, 7, and 10 day attendance letters.
Breakfast/Lunch:
Please visit the “dining services” page under “families” on the district website for more information about our payment system - schoolcafe.com. You may also see if you are eligible for free & reduced-price meals by applying. Breakfast will be provided to students for free this year.
Technology:
Please visit BASD's Empower website at https://www.basdschools.org/empower for updated program information such as Frequently Asked Questions, Chromebook Insurance, Screen Time statement, and more helpful documents.
Transportation:
If you have any questions, please call the transportation office at 610-861-0360
https://www.basdschools.org/transportation
Birthdays:
Celebrating birthdays are fun during the elementary years. Please adhere to the following guidelines: contact the classroom teacher prior to the date
- District policy prohibits unhealthy snacks (Wellness Policy).
- Any type of healthy snack should be individually packaged
- In lieu of food items, consider pencils, game, books
- Students may hand out party invitations to everyone in the class.
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!
Follow & Join the PTA
Member Hub: https://jamesbuchananpta.memberhub.store/
Twitter: @BuchananPta
Facebook: James Buchanan PTA
SaveAround Book Sale 10/14-10/25
All you have to do is start sharing this link https://partnerlink.savearound.com/SellerRegistration/Invite/13859 with friends and family, and they can order their coupon books online through your fundraising page.
Volunteer Policy:
- See the district requirements for volunteering - https://www.basdschools.org/volunteering
- Every person interested in volunteering must obtain clearances every 5 years
- All adults entering the building must provide photo ID when signing into the main office.
- To volunteer for school activities and field trips, parents/guardians must be a member of the PTA.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Bethlehem Halloween Parade
- Buddy Activities (all year)
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4CAFAA29A4F49-50983862-buddy
- NOTE: The buddy activity schedule is subject to change. We will give as much notice as possible if we need to change the time.
Events:
If you are interested in being at vendor at the Holiday Vendor Craft Fair, please fill out this google form below. You will receive an email with more information and a contract regarding the event.
Title I
Title I is a 100% Federally funding supplemental education program that provides financial assistance to schools to improve educational opportunities for educationally deprived children. Title I programs are designed to help children meet the state content and performance standards in reading, language arts, and mathematics. Title I funding also provides for parent and family engagement in regular, two-way, and meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other school activities.
JBES has allotted funding toward the following:
- Bulldog Bark Newsletter
- Getting Ready for Kindergarten Literacy Nights
- Character Counts Workshop by Cohesion
- Positive Parenting Workshop by Cohesion
- School supplies for all students
- Planners for grades 3,4,5
We welcome suggestions on family engagement activities. Title I updates are provided at the PTA meetings.
