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October 5 - PTCA Kindergarten Social - NHUF Playground - 5:45-6:45 PM

October 6 - PTCA Grade 1 Social - NHUF Playground - 5:45-6:45 PM

October 6 - Grade 2 Safe Touches Program - PE Class - Kramaroff/Ventresca/Olds

October 7 - Grade 2 Safe Touches Program - PE Class - Bartorillo/Roberts

October 8 - Fire Prevention Day

October 9 - Early Dismissal Day - 12:25 PM

October 12 - NO SCHOOL - Professional Learning Day

October 13 - Committee of the Whole Meeting - Education Center - 6:00 PM

October 15 - District-Wide Pink Out Spirit Day for Breast Cancer - Students wear pink!

October 23 - PTCA Fall Festival - 5:30-8:00 PM

October 26 - Lifetouch Fall Picture Retake Day

October 27 - Legislative Meeting - Education Center - 6:00 PM

October 30 - District-Wide Red Ribbon Spirit Day - Students wear red!

October 31 - Happy Halloween!

We will be following a 6-day cycle again for school this year. Your child's special schedule will be based on the cycle days rather than days of the week. Below are the cycle days for the next two weeks.

October 5 - Day 4

October 6 - Day 5

October 7 - Day 6

October 8 - Day 1

October 9 - Day 2

October 13 - Day 3

October 14 - Day 4

October 15 - Day 5

October 16 - Day 6

You may have noticed that the Visitor Parking Lot has available parking spots when visiting the school. This summer the parking has changed for our staff and buses to allow for more parking spaces for our visitors and volunteers. You may only access the Visitor Parking Lot from Hoffmansville Road as it is a one way to Big Road.

Dear NHUF Families,

We’re excited to begin working on the 2026–2027 NHUF Yearbook and wanted to share some important information about yearbook ordering, custom pages, and upcoming yearbook activities.

Yearbook Ordering

• Regular price: $21.17 + tax
• 10% discount on orders placed by October 31, 2026

To order your yearbook, please use the direct purchase link below:

Order Your NHUF Yearbook

School Passcode: 1017570751662590

Ordering early is a great way to take advantage of the 10% discount before October 31!

Custom Pages

Each student has the opportunity to create custom pages in their yearbook. These pages are a great way to personalize the yearbook with special memories and photos from the school year.

The deadline to complete custom pages is April 8, 2027.

5th Grade Yearbook Cover

Our 5th graders will have the opportunity to submit artwork for consideration for this year’s yearbook cover. Two student designs will be selected to appear on the cover, and other submitted artwork will be featured inside the yearbook. More information about the submission process will be shared with 5th grade families soon.

Yearbook Photos

In the next few months, we’ll begin collecting photos from families to be considered for inclusion in the yearbook. More information and instructions for submitting photos will be shared as we get closer to the start of the photo collection.

Important Date

• October 31, 2026: Last day to receive the 10% early-order discount
• April 8, 2027: Deadline to complete custom pages

If you have any questions or need assistance with ordering or creating custom pages, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for helping us create a wonderful keepsake for our students!

Maranda DiMarzio

NHUF Yearbook Coordinator

Maranda.DiMarzio@gmail.com

We are asking for your help with an ongoing safety concern during dismissal.

As a reminder, families should not line up or park on Hoffmansville Road before entering the school grounds. This has been our dismissal procedure for several years, and we continue to see cars lining up on the road prior to 3:00 PM.

We understand that families want to arrive early and be ready for dismissal, but having cars lined up on Hoffmansville Road creates safety concerns and makes it more difficult for traffic, school buses, our neighbors, and emergency vehicles to move through the area.

One of our biggest concerns is the speed of traffic on Hoffmansville Road. There is no 15-mile-per-hour school zone in front of the school, so vehicles traveling past the building are moving at a higher rate of speed. When cars are stopped or lined up along the road, it creates a dangerous situation for both the cars waiting to enter the school and the vehicles traveling on Hoffmansville Road.

We have recently observed several close calls involving moving vehicles and cars waiting along the road. We want to address this before a close call becomes a serious accident.

Please remember the following:

• Before 3:00 PM: Only 6–7 cars can wait on school property before 3:00 PM. If you are one of those cars, you may wait in the designated line on campus.
• If the 6–7 spaces are full: Please continue driving and return to the school after 3:00 PM. Do not stop or line up on Hoffmansville Road.
• After 3:00 PM: Families may begin lining up for dismissal as usual and enter the school grounds through the normal entrance.
• Keep Hoffmansville Road clear: Please do not stop, park, or wait along Hoffmansville Road at any time while waiting to enter the school. This allows traffic, school buses, emergency vehicles, and our neighbors to move through safely.

We know that dismissal can be frustrating at times, and we appreciate your patience. However, we need everyone's cooperation with this expectation and would like you to share this with whoever picks up your child(ren). Please help us keep Hoffmansville Road clear so that we can have a safe dismissal for everyone.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.

Students who would like their picture retaken should bring their portraits with them to school to give to the photographer. Students who were absent on Fall Picture Day (September 21st) may get their picture taken.

When submitting a LEAVE EARLY request for your child in Infinite Campus, please include the name of your child's teacher and also the name of the person who will be picking up your child. Please be sure the person has PHOTO ID.

Thank you.

Our first early dismissal day will be on Friday, October 9th. Students in Grades 1-5 and PM Kindergarten will be dismissed at 12:25 PM. AM Kindergarten students will be dismissed at 10:35 AM.

AM Kindergarten session is 8:45-10:35 AM

PM Kindergarten session is 10:35 AM - 12:25 PM

Please plan accordingly.

Please have your child wear his/her NHUF Spirit T-shirt on the following days:

November 6

December 4

January 8

February 11

March 5

April 2

May 6

Please use your Infinite Campus Parent Portal to report your child absent, arriving late or leaving early.

• Log in to Infinite Campus on the website or open the app
• Navigate to Absence Requests: Select "More" from the menu, then choose "Absence Requests".
• Select Your Student: Mark the checkbox next to the student for whom you are submitting the request.
• Choose Absence Details:

• Excuse: Select the appropriate reason for the absence

• Absence Type: Indicate if it's a full-day absence, a late arrival, or an early departure.

• Time (if applicable): If submitting for a late arrival or early departure, enter the specific time.

• Dates: Enter the start and end dates for the absence.

• Add Comments and Documents:

• Comments: Provide the reason for the absence, name of the person picking up, name of the teacher, etc.
• Documents: Upload any required or optional documents, such as a doctor's note or Educational Trip Form. If you have trouble uploading, you can email the document to sdestra@boyertownasd.org

• Submit the Request: Click the "Submit" button to send your absence request to the school.
• View Status: You can check the status of submitted requests by clicking "View Requests" within the Absence Requests section.

The Boyertown Area School District will have early dismissal days on the following dates:

October 9

November 24

December 23

March 23

June 1, 2, 3, 4

AM Kindergarten session will be 8:45-10:35. PM Kindergarten session will be 10:35-12:25.

Students in Grades 1-5 are dismissed at 12:25 PM.

All classroom/birthday treats must be pre-packaged and store-bought with the ingredients clearly written on the label. If possible, please be sure treats are of the same type (same flavor, no icing, all icing, etc.). Treats such as popsicles that need refrigeration will not be accepted.

For the safety of all students, DO NOT send in any nut products as there may be students in the class with nut allergies. Please read your snack labels and DO NOT send in snacks that state: "Manufactured in a factory containing nut products" or "May contain allergens".

In order to enter the school, all visitors are required to buzz the office by pushing the silver button located to the left of the visitor door. Once you are buzzed into the building, please report to the office to sign in and pick up a visitor or volunteer badge. Please be sure to carry photo ID with you whenever you are on school property. Deliveries of any kind (forgotten homework, birthday treats, lunches) are to be made directly to the office only, not to the classroom.

Below are a few reminders for this school year. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the health room nurses at 610-473-1770.

Physical & Dental Forms: All state mandated Kindergarten and 3rd grade private dental exam forms and all Kindergarten private physical exam forms are due now. If you have an upcoming appointment, please notify the health room of the appointment and we will make note of the date in your child’s record.

Medication Information: If your child requires prescription or over-the-counter medication while at school, a medication authorization form (found on the BASD website) must be completed by you and your physician. Once completed, please submit the paperwork, and then contact the health room to schedule an appointment to drop off your child’s medication. Prescription medications must be in an original pharmacy labeled container. Over-the-counter medication must be in original packaging. Please refer to the BASD website for more information.

Returning Paperwork: Please return any health room forms (Physical, Dental, Medication) via email if possible. You can scan and email the original document or email a photograph from your phone to either dwilson@boyertownasd.org or ekovach@boyertownasd.org

Change of Clothing: Please consider keeping a change of clothing in your child’s backpack. Clothing can become soiled due to a bathroom accident, fall outside in the mud, or because of spilling food/drink. The health room may not have appropriately sized clothing, so if your child does have an accident of any sort, a parent will be called to bring clothing in for the child.

Food/Snacks: Please remind your child(ren) not to share lunch and/or snacks. There are several students with food allergies and/or food sensitivities.

Classroom/Birthday Treats: All classroom/birthday treats must be pre-packaged and store-bought with the ingredients clearly written on the label. If possible, please be sure treats are of the same type (same flavor, no icing, all icing, etc.).

For the safety of all students, DO NOT send in any nut products as there may be students in the class with nut allergies. Please read your snack labels and DO NOT send in snacks that state: "Manufactured in a factory containing nut products" or "May contain allergens".

Recess/PE shoes: Please remind your child(ren) to wear closed toe and comfortable shoes as they will be going outside for recess as the weather allows (please discourage crocs and sandals). Sneakers are encouraged for PE class.

If your child is not feeling well, please keep them at home. If your child arrives at school not feeling well (and does not have a fever), they will be encouraged to try to complete the school day.

When to keep your child home:

As stated in the BASD Student Handbook, if your child exhibits any of the following symptoms, it is recommended that you keep your child home from school and consult with the child’s primary health care provider:

1. A cough interfering with your child’s sleep or ability to participate in school activities

2. A cough that is productive and has phlegm or is associated with fever or trouble breathing.

3. Fever: A temperature equal to or greater than 100 degrees without the use of a fever reducing medication. Please note that the student’s temperature should remain normal without the use of fever reducing medication for 24 hours prior to the return to school.

4. Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea

5. Unusual skin eruptions, hives or rash.

6. Redness or drainage from the eyes.

Please email both nurses when emailing to ensure we receive your communication.

Thank you!

Kindergarten & 1st Grade Socials
Kindergarten families, join us Monday, October 5th, and 1st Grade families, join us Tuesday, October 6th, for a fun evening on the playground from 5:45–6:45 PM.

Sign up for Kindergarten: Click Here

Sign up for 1st Grade Social: Click Here

Fall Festival – Friday, October 23, 5:30-8:00
It’s only a few short weeks away! This year we will have a new food truck, for purchase. We will be welcoming Blue Haze BBQ. We will also have new games to play and DUNK TANK is coming back! To register to attend, Click Here

We are awarding a $25 Amazon Gift Card to the winning Trunk this year, so be sure to enter your Trunk soon! Click Here to register – space is limited to 20 trunks.

We need your help to make this event the success it is every year. Please consider volunteering. Click Here to check out what opportunities we have.

Student Spirit Wear – Just $7!
Need an extra spirit shirt for your child? Additional shirts are available for only $7! Order here: Spirit Wear Shop We are currently out of Youth Medium shirts, but they are on order!

Please note that these shirts are only for students and staff.

NHUF/Boyertown Spirit Wear Shop

Available all year long! There are lots of new apparel items and logos to choose from – some with NHUF and others showing off your Boyertown pride. Orders delivered to school every two weeks or you can arrange to pick up at Bleacher Yeti when you checkout. Click Here to check out what’s available.

Xfinity Mobile Arena Ticket Sales

Considering attending a Flyers game or Disney on Ice? Check out the special deals we’ve partnered with Xfinity Mobile Arena to offer our NHUF community! Click Here to see the available offers and start saving!. *Flyers games are being added very soon!

Pellman Pie Sales

Just in time for Thanksgiving! Orders will be accepted between October 5th and 16th. Pick up is Friday, November 13th. You should have received your flyers this week, but if not, expect them early next week. Orders can be placed Here.

Binglow – Friday November 20

Save the date! More details coming soon for one of the kids’ favorite nights!

Thank you for supporting the NHUF PTCA all year long. We couldn’t do it without you!

Social Media Safety and Parental Awareness

October 13, 2026

6:00-7:30 PM

Boyertown Area Senior High School

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New Hanover Elementary
2547 Big Road
Frederick, PA 19435
(610)754-9580