Asa Packer News

Please see below for this week's news.

This month, students are encouraged to share Leader in Me - Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, The to be Understood with their families. Students have learned this means taking responsibility for their choices and actions. Families are encouraged to complete one or more activities from the list together to help students practice being proactive and positive leaders. Many of these activities are likely things your family already does! Our goal is to help connect the leadership language we use at school to the wonderful things that are happening in your homes.

How to Participate:

1. Complete one or more activities as a family before April 1st.

2. Use the link on the flyer to submit your completed activity for recognition in January.

• Please submit only ONE form per student for the month. Do not submit multiple forms for different activities.
• If you have multiple students in your family, please submit one form for EACH student's activities for the month.

3. Celebrate being proactive and making positive choices at home and school!

Looking for a summer filled with STEM, splash zones, and field trips? We have a few spots remaining for our BASD Summer 2026 Child Care Happenings!

How to Register: Check out the attached flyer for the full schedule! For more information or to secure your spot, please contact Judy Becker at jbecker@basdschools.org or call 610-868-8501. You can also reach out to the child care office at your child’s school.

We can’t wait to see your children there!

GLOW PARTY FUNDRAISER UPDATE:

What a night to remember!

The Asa Packer PTA Glow Party was an absolute blast! It was full of energy, laughter, and nonstop dancing under the neon lights! From the moment the music started, the dance floor was glowing with excitement, and our DJ kept the party going with the perfect mix of games and hits that had everyone moving all night long.

Thanks to this incredible Asa community, we didn’t just have fun, we made a difference! Together, we raised an amazing $1,983.50 to support our school.

Thank you to everyone who came out, showed their glow spirit, and made the night so unforgettable. We can’t wait to do it again!

PTA BOARD MEMBER NOMINATIONS:

Make a Difference at Asa Packer!

Have you ever thought about helping make your child’s school experience even more fun and memorable? Now’s your chance! The Asa Packer PTA is looking for nominations for the 2026–2027 school year, and we’d love to see some new (and familiar!) faces step into these important roles.

Being part of the PTA means having a voice in planning exciting activities, organizing fundraisers, and helping shape the experiences our students will remember for years to come. It’s a rewarding way to stay involved, meet other families, and truly make an impact in our school community.

Know someone who would be a great fit? Or maybe that someone is you? Go ahead and nominate yourself or someone you think would do an amazing job!

Let’s work together to keep Asa Packer full of fun, connection, and school spirit! Use the link below to make your nominations:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEygW9c18tXqMlU8TdYpRw0_ip3uNDPKZotvfS1cRrAaS0rA/viewform

PASTRY WITH A PAL!

What a sweet and joy-filled time at our Asa Packer PTA Pastry with a Pal event!

From the moment our special guest arrived, the room was filled with smiles, laughter, and so many special moments shared between students and their pals. We loved seeing everyone snapping pictures together, capturing memories that will last a lifetime, and getting creative with our fun sticker craft, it was a hit!

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the morning so warm and memorable. A special thank you again to Weis Markets, Starbucks, Manhattan Bagels and My Boys Baking. Your generous donations help us continue sharing this special event each year!

Don’t forget—there’s one more Pastry with a Pal event happening on March 26th! We hope to see you there for even more sweet treats and special moments.

Please RSVP using the link below or scan the QR code on the flyer:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoaxClQiO4Q9UW5SyJQuFHaBaVOivRCRsP4T6CUmyzrzFPhQ/viewform

PTA PATIO PARTY PLANNING MEETING:

Please join the PTA Fundraising Committee in the Asa Packer Library on Thursday, March 26 at 6:00 PM to learn how you can help make this year’s Patio Party a spectacular event!

We are looking for parents to volunteer with:

• Making calls to request donations for our raffle baskets
• Picking up raffle prizes from local businesses
• Helping with planning and activities on the day of the Patio Party

The Patio Party is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year, and we need your help to continue making it the students’ favorite event. Your time and support make a big difference!

We hope to see you there!

HELP US TREAT OUR TEACHER & STAFF:

Our amazing teachers do so much for our students and school every single day, and we want to show them just how much we appreciate ALL they do!

We’re putting together a Build-Your-Own Trail Mix Bar so teachers can create their perfect snack mix. To make it happen, we’re asking our wonderful parent community to help by donating items or offering a small donation through Venmo.

Every donation helps us create a fun and delicious way to say THANK YOU to the people who give so much to our kids each day.

If you’re able to contribute an item, we’d be so grateful. Together we can make this a sweet (and crunchy!) surprise for our teachers!

Thank you for helping us show our appreciation!

Please use the SignUpGenius below to sign up to show your appreciation:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E4FADAB2DA1F94-62907728-3rdquarter#/

ROLL INTO FUN WITH THE ASA PACKER PTA

Get ready to lace up your skates and join the Asa Packer PTA for a fun-filled Family Roller Skating Night at Skateaway Whitehall! The event will take place on Thursday, April 9th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and it’s sure to be a wheel-y great time for students, families, and friends.

Admission is FREE, so come skate, laugh, and enjoy a night out with the school community. If you need skates, rentals will be available for $3.

There will also be a snack bar open with tasty treats available for purchase, and we’ll have fun games on the skating floor to keep the excitement rolling all night long.

This event is proudly sponsored by Patient First, whose generous support helps make community events like this possible.

Grab your friends, bring your family, and roll on over for a night of music, games, and skating fun. We can’t wait to see you there!

SPRING EVENTS & FUNDRAISERS!

The PTA has many exciting events planned for the spring — and we need your help to make them happen!

If you’d like to get more involved in your student’s elementary experience and help the PTA create lasting memories, we’d love to hear from you.

Please reach out to us at asapackerpta@gmail.com or send us a message on Facebook. We have volunteer opportunities for all comfort levels and time commitments.

Volunteering is always a rewarding experience — and there’s nothing better than seeing students enjoying special moments at school and beyond!

Upcoming Events Include:

• Roller Skating – April 9th
• Patio Party – May 8th
• Spring Scholastic Book Fair – May 18th–22nd
• Field Day – May 26th (Rain Date: May 27th)
• …and more!

We welcome all volunteers — whether you have a little time or a lot, your support makes these events possible. Keep an eye out for sign-ups and help us make this spring one to remember!

GERTRUDE HAWK CHOCOLATE SALE UPDATE

Thank you to everyone who worked so hard selling candy for the Gertrude Hawk fundraiser! We truly appreciate your efforts and support.

The sale has ended for orders being shipped to the school. However, there is still time to place online orders:

• Online orders can be placed through March 22nd.
• Use code: 101390 (Asa Packer).
• All items will ship directly to your home.

After March 22nd, Gertrude Hawk will tally all orders, and the PTA will share how much your generosity helped us raise for the school.

Thank you again for supporting our school!

Questions? Feel free to reach out via email- asapackerpta@gmail.com

Kindergarten Registration for the upcoming year (2026-2027) 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/for-families/kindergarten

Students participating in before-school activities should arrive no earlier than five minutes prior to the start of their activity. Students will not be let into the building if arriving before that time.

We are continuing our efforts this school year to support families in need of assistance with food, clothing, and other essential items. This may include Thanksgiving turkeys, holiday gifts around Christmas, and gift cards to local supermarkets.

If your family could benefit from this support, please scan the QR code below to complete a short, confidential Google Form. All information shared will be kept private and used only to provide appropriate assistance.

We’re here for you.. please don’t hesitate to reach out if we can help in any way!

https://forms.gle/f7SN4Xnd53BXyiRt8

Attached are the attendance procedures. Please review these documents.

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.

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.

Any questions pertaining to transportation should be directed to that particular office. Information regarding district transportation for the 2024-2025 school year will be mailed to your home directly from the Transportation Office in mid-August. The Transportation Department can be reached at 610-861-0360.

Please Review and Follow the Procedures Below to Ensure Student Safety at All Times

To help maintain a safe and efficient arrival and dismissal process, we kindly ask all families to follow these important guidelines:

Drop-Off & Pick-Up Reminders:

• You may either:

  • Park in the lot and walk your child across the bus lane using the crosswalk, or

  • Use the student drop-off lane, allowing your child to exit the car and walk along the sidewalk to the building.

• If you need to get out of your car to assist your child, please park in a designated parking spot. Do not stop or leave your vehicle in the drop-off lane.

Safety Guidelines:

• Always use crosswalks—both students and adults.

• Cars are not permitted in the bus lane at any time.

• Only park in designated parking spaces—do not park or idle along curbs.

• When picking up your child early or at dismissal, please walk to the building to meet them.

• Do not leave children unattended outside the building before or after school hours.

• Follow all posted signs—these procedures are enforced for everyone’s safety.

• No pets are allowed on school property at any time.

• Please do not block access to the handicap parking spaces during drop-off. We have families who rely on those spaces, and at times, they are unable to pull in due to vehicles obstructing the area.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation in keeping our students safe!

• Grade K , Grade 1 and Grade 2 students will enter/dismiss through the Primary doors.
• Grade 3, 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