Asa Packer News

Please see below for this week's news.

Neighborhood Forest Giveback! - March 15th

Celebrate Earth Day by planting a tree! Complete your registration by March 15th, and you’ll receive a free tree to plant and enjoy. Let’s grow a greener future together! See the flyer for details. Registration: https://www.neighborhoodforest.org/tree-planting-guide/

Pastry with a Pal - March

Our first event was a sweet success! Yesterday, our kindergarten and first-grade students enjoyed a special morning with their favorite grown-ups, sharing delicious treats and great company. A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers who helped organize and run the event, as well as to those who donated and sponsored to make it all possible!

If you missed this one, there’s still time to join the fun! Our next Pastry with a Pal events are coming up for 2nd & 3rd grade and 4th & 5th grade later this month. Don’t forget to register: tinyurl.com/2025PastrywithaPal

See the flyer for more details. We hope to see you there!

Volunteers Needed - Pastry with a Pal

https://tinyurl.com/2025PastryVolunteers

Spring Chocolate Sale

The Gertrude Hawk fundraiser runs from February 10th to March 10th. Orders arrive the week of April 7th.

Dine & Donate at Panera! - March 10th

Take a night off from cooking and support our school! Join us at Panera on March 10th, and a portion of your purchase will go to Asa Packer. See the flyer for details.

Book Bingo - March 14th

Book Bingo is back! This event is free, but registration is required to secure your spot. Don’t miss out on a chance to discover your next favorite read! See the flyer for details. Registration: https://tinyurl.com/AsaBookBingo2025

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

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