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 Monday, November 23, 2020, and Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Because of the timing of those two days in the hybrid and e-Classroom schedules, both of the days will now be independent online learning days for all students, K-12. This is a change from the BASD calendar.

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be scheduled by the classroom teacher. Classroom teachers will contact families on how to register for a conference. 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 - rdavis@basdschools.org

• Spanish - kdanner@basdschools.org

• Instrumental Music - sconrad@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.

• Please see below for updated flyers.

Please see the attached document below for updated COVID communication for parents. Also included is a video from our Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Roy.

The menu for December is included below.

Did you hear that BASD is featured on the front page of The Washington Post! Check out the link to the article in this edition of the BASD e-News.

This week's edition is also super packed with up-to-date BASD COVID news including Dr. Roy's video from today, November 13, the feedback from the BASD Parent Survey, and the change to the BASD Calendar - making Tuesday, November 24 now a fully online learning day for ALL students.

Do you know a BASD senior? Check out this issue for YWCA scholarship opportunities.

It's that time of year again when turkeys around the country find their favorite disguises to avoid being Thanksgiving dinner. This week, each Asa Packer student will be bringing home a turkey template for you (it is also attached below) and your family to disguise with found items from around your home. Have fun hunting around your home for ideas and supplies. "Turkey Trouble" is a great story to share with your family for inspiration. Here is a read-aloud version you can watch at home. The illustrator, Lee Harper, has even been to our school!

Photos of each turkey in his/her disguise can be submitted at this link. Participation is totally voluntary. Please do not send turkeys to school. The link is also posted on the Asa Packer website for easy reference.

Submit your photos before Friday, November 20th, and we will share a collage with the whole school right here on Class Dojo. Happy Hunting! (Or should I say, Happy Hiding!)

asapackerattendance@basdschools.org

If your child was possibly exposed to or is exhibiting COVID symptoms, please contact our health office staff. They will be in contact with you about the various procedures. You can call the school or email them at the addresses below. Both members of our staff should be contacted if you are sending an email.

• sbenner@basdschools.org

• awise@basdschools.org

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