Asa Packer News

Please see below for this week's news.

Plans are being made to schedule Parent/Teacher Conferences. This year, conferences will be held on Tuesday, April 15th, 2025 and Wednesday, April 16th, 2025.

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be scheduled by the classroom teacher. Classroom teachers will be sending information on how to register for a conference next week. Parents requesting a time to meet with one of our specialist teachers should contact them directly either through Class Dojo or at their email address below.

Art - jsesposito@basdschools.org
Digital Literacy - jmertz@basdschools.org
Music - mogden@basdschools.org
Physical Education - afelt@basdschools.org
Spanish - rlwilson@basdschools.org
Instrumental Music - sconrad@basdschools.org
Reading Specialist - jdacostarlwilson@basdschools.org
Reading Specialist - cemcintyre@basdschools.org

Teachers are always available to discuss any questions/issues throughout the school year. We look forward to meeting with you and discussing your child's educational progress, strengths, and needs.

Pastry with a Pal

A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers who helped organize and run Pastry with a Pal, as well as to those who donated and sponsored to make it all possible. Yesterday marked our final Pastry with a Pal event for 4th and 5th grade, and we are so grateful for the smiles, sweet treats, and special moments shared. Much gratitude to Weis Markets, My Boy’s Baking, Donerds Donuts, Wawa, Wegmans, and Glenn R. Koch and Associates for their generosity and support!

Staff Appreciation

We’re brewing up something special this third quarter! To keep our amazing staff fueled, we’re stocking the lounge to power them through the day. And as we look ahead to the fourth quarter, we’re gearing up for Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5th-9th) with some sweet surprises to celebrate all that they do. We need your help to make it happen! Please consider donating by signing up through the SignUp Genius link. Every contribution makes a difference—thank you for your support!

• https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E4FADAB2DA1F94-55909325-3rdquarter/27090481#/

Gertrude Hawk- Week of April 7th

Gertrude Hawk orders will be arriving the week of April 7th! Stay tuned for more details about pickup times. Thank you for supporting our fundraiser!

Asa Roller Skating - April 8th

Get ready to roll! Lace up your skates and join us for our annual Roller Skating Extravaganza! The PTA, with the generous support of our sponsor Patient First, has covered the cost of the rink, so come out and enjoy the fun! Important Reminders: The facility is cash only and does not allow any outside food, snacks, or drinks. This includes all water bottles, thermoses, Yetis, and Stanley cups. See the flyer for details!

PTA Meeting - April 3rd

Join us for our final general PTA meeting of the year on April 3rd at 6 PM in the Asa Packer library! Hear an update from Mr. Horvath about upcoming school events and learn how you can get involved with the PTA. We’d love to see you there!

Matey's Pizza Fundraiser

We are holding a Matey’s Pizza fundraiser this April! Enjoy delicious pizza while supporting our school. More details will be in the flyer coming home soon! 🍕

Patio Party- May 9th

Save the Date! Our annual Asa Patio Party is coming soon! Join us for a fun-filled event with inflatables, games, and raffle baskets. Stay tuned for more details. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Learn More About the PTA

Want to get involved or stay informed? Visit our PTA website to explore volunteer opportunities, upcoming fundraisers, givebacks, and more. It's the perfect way to stay connected and support our school community (asapackerpta.org). You can also follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/asapacker.pta

Kindergarten Registration for the upcoming year (2025-2026) is now open. Registration is done online through Registration Gateway - New Student Portal.

Below is the link to the Kindergarten Registration Page.

https://www.basdschools.org/Page/299

Our latest edition of BASD eNews is filled with all the updates you’ve been waiting for! From exciting events to career opportunities and community happenings, we’ve got something for everyone.

Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll find inside this edition:

• Current Job Openings: Looking for a new opportunity? Check out the latest positions available within our district.
• What’s Happening in the BASD Community? From school activities to local events, find out what’s exciting in our community.
• A Look Back through Photos of Recent Activities. District meetings, school performances, and many more can be seen in this section.

Click here to read the latest BASD eNewss

Food Pantry

I’m happy to share that our pantry has been restocked with lots of jackets, gloves, and food. If your family is in need of anything, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. The pantry is always open, and we are here to support you.

If you'd like to contribute, we are always in need of nonperishable goods. Every little bit helps and makes a big difference for our families. Thank you for your kindness and support! 🙏 Drop off is in Miss Karam's office or the main lobby area!

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