Asa Packer News

Please see below for this week's news.

Our menu options for Friday are below and will replace the scheduled menu. Food will be grilled outside for our students. Please see below for the items that will be available for purchase. The June menu is also posted below.

Yearbooks have been distributed! We have a limited number of extra copies available on a first-come, first-served basis for $25 each. If you're interested, please email Miss Murphy at mmurphy@basdschools.org.

Teacher assignments for the 2025–2026 school year will be communicated in mid-August, approximately one week before the start of school.

Please remember that teacher requests are not accepted. We have procedures in place for classroom assignments. Please note that teachers may be added, and others may be changing grade levels for the upcoming school year. Requests are also not accepted for placing students with their friends.

If you move over the summer, please submit updated contact information to the Main Office. This will allow mailings to be sent to the correct address. Verification of residency will be needed to update an address in the district system.

Supply lists for the 2025 - 2026 school year will be posted on our school website.

Any questions pertaining to transportation should be directed to that particular office. Information regarding district transportation for the 2025-2026 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.

All students will keep their chromebooks over the summer. If your child is moving, chromebooks should be returned to the school.

It is critical your child/children charge their Chromebook periodically throughout the summer to avoid battery issues. If the Chromebook has a problem during summer, please go to any BASD school website and click the Student Chromebook/IT Help link to enter a ticket for assistance.

Asa Packer's Child Care Program has openings for before and after school care for the upcoming school year. We provide a fun and safe environment in the school for your child to hang out with their friends. Activities include: outside time, arts & crafts, breakfast, snack and homework time.

For more information and pricing contact Jolleen Borger at jborger@basdschools.org

Thank You, Parent Volunteers!
As the school year comes to a close, we want to give a heartfelt thank you to all our incredible parent volunteers. Whether in classrooms, at events, or behind the scenes, your time, energy, and support have truly made a difference. We’re so grateful for everything you’ve done to make this year special, we couldn’t have done it without you!

Book Fair!

This years' BOGO Book Fair was another huge success and our students are stocked for the summer! Thank you to all our volunteers that helped our young shoppers and for all that donated to Share the Fair! Your time and generosity continue to help shape the minds of young readers. See you next fall!

We Want to Hear from You!

Please take a moment to complete this brief 5-minute survey to share your thoughts about the Asa Packer PTA. Your feedback, both what went well and suggestions for improvement, will help us create even better experiences for the children, families, and staff here at Asa.

Join Our 2025–2026 Executive Board!

We’re looking for a 1st and 2nd Fundraising Secretary to help bring more support, events, and resources to our school! Love planning and organizing? Want to make a difference? No experience needed...just enthusiasm and a little time. Let’s fund the future of Asa together!

Follow us on Social Media!

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/asapacker.pta/

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/asapackerpta

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

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