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Washington Elementary
Boyertown Area School District - Home of the Bears
Week In Review: Friday, August 25, 2023
Greetings Washington Families,
Welcome to a new school year! I extend a warm welcome to our new and returning families to the 2023-2024 school year. It is both a blessing and an honor to serve as the principal of Washington Elementary!
As I enter my 29th year as an educator (6th year as a building leader), I understand the importance and embrace all opportunities to work together with educators, students, and families. Working together, we can collectively ensure that every student has a successful school year. With BASD tradition comes great responsibility. Our team of educators are committed to ensuring WES continues to provide standards of high-quality instruction in every classroom paired with deep care of our students. This is what sets us apart and continues to ensure that all students MATTER.
Thank you for sharing your children with us. It is going to be an incredible year!
Lisa DeRenzo, Principal
Washington Elementary School
Boyertown Area School District
ESL/ELD ELEMENTARY Parent Orientation
The ESL/ELD ELEMENTARY parent/student orientation has been approved for September 6 to be held at BES ( Wed. at 4:15-5:15 p.m.). Please note the time has been slightly changed to 4:15 to accommodate families traveling from other schools.
Right to Know Letter
Attached below is the 2023-24 Title I Right to Know (RTK) letter for your information.
4th and 5th Grade Elementary Band sign ups
Attention 4th and 5th grade parents! Elementary Band sign ups are happening now! Next week, the elementary band directors, Mrs. Mumie and Mr. Yoder, will visit each elementary building to share information about joining the band. During their presentation, all of the band instruments will be demonstrated, and all students will be invited to “Meet the Instrument Night.”
On Wednesday, September 6 at 6:30 PM in the Middle School East Cafeteria, we are proud to present “Meet the Instrument Night” in partnership with Zeswitz Music. This event is designed to give students the chance to try out different instruments on sterilized mouthpieces and learn more about the band program. Representatives from Zeswitz Music will share information about their rental programs and the Boyertown Music League will have a treat for students as well! If you are interested in hearing more about the band program, please fill out the interest form at this link: bit.ly/BASDElemBandInterest Final registration for the band program will take place during “Meet the Instrument Night.” We hope to see you all there!
Thanks and have a great day!
Mr. Steve Yoder
Fall Picture Day is Quickly Approaching
School Name: Washington Elementary
Picture Day Date: Tuesday, September 12
Picture Day ID: EVT36CTXN
WES Dismissal Plan 2023-2024
Parent/Guardian Pick-up Procedures
1. Everyone must complete WES Dismissal Plan Form-2023-2024 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgYnVe9ItrM0uqMtioc5yTbWNzCt9X0VYccUWDvymz9exOqw/viewform for each child. If you already completed this form by the August 17th at 12 PM due date, please do not complete again. If you still have not completed this form, please complete.
○ Sets plan for student transportation for the 2023-2024 school year.
○ You may specify 1 day of the week or select multiple days for parent pick-up.
○ All families must complete this form for each WES child.
○ Any and all changes to the plan must be communicated by completing the form found in
Item #2 or by emailing Cheri Cronrath ccronrath@boyertownasd.org or Lisa Erb
2. Daily Pick-Up Form 2023-2024. Complete this form when the mode of transportation is changing for a single day. The form is linked https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepfkrSmxRV7XDpVZJxNj0aOu86NfCvIY8TRrqywZMA_SRjfg/viewform
○ There will be no paper forms. We ask that you do not send a note with your child when there is a
change of transportation.
○ Use the form linked above (Daily Pick-Up Form 2023-2024) to communicate with us, or email Mrs. Cronrath at ccronrath@boyertownasd.org or Mrs. Erb at lerb@boyertownasd.org.
Attendance Information
If your student will be absent or late, please complete one of the following before 9 AM on the date of the absence/tardy event:
- Complete the online attendance form
- Email the attendance secretary: attendanceWES@boyertownasd.org
Please remember - every day your student is out, you must report the absence as noted above.
Absences due to trips or vacations: Educational Trip forms must be submitted prior to the departure date. Failure to submit a trip form prior to departure date will result in trip days being counted as an unlawful absence.
Community Bulletin Board
BASD is proud to host our online Community Bulletin Board. The electronic bulletin board features district and community activities, events, clubs, resources, and more. The board is updated regularly and is an excellent source of information regarding things happening throughout our community and beyond. Be sure to check it out regularly!
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Washington Elementary
1406 Route 100
Barto, PA 19504
(610) 754-9589