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We had a great turn-out on Wednesday for our first New Student Orientation. New to MSE 7th and 8th graders, as well as all 6th graders are encouraged to take advantage of our second Open House on Monday, August 17.

Bus assingments should be released today. Please stay tuned for an email announcement from the District when these become accessible on Infinite Campus. Should you have questions, please contact our District Transportation at 610-473-3473 or transportation@boyertownasd.org.

Important Upcoming Dates (year long calendar is posted below)

08/17/26 - New Student Open House 1:00-3:00 PM

08/19/26 - 6th Grade Parent/Guardian Back to School Night 6:00-8:00 PM

08/24/26 - First Day of School

08/25/26 - Picture Day / Health Screenings

09/04/26 - No School

09/07/26 - No School

09/10/26 - 7th & 8th Grade Back to School Night 6:00-8:00 PM

10/01/26 - 7th Grade Field Trip

10/06/26 - Picture Retake Day

11/17/26 - 6th Grade Field Trip

11/24/26 - Parent/Guardian Conferences 1:00-3:00 PM & 4:00-7:00 PM

11/25/26 - Parent/Guardian Conferences 7:15-11:30 AM

Please note the following points for a smooth opening of the school year:

- Students who wish to eat breakfast are to report to the cafeteria upon entering the school. They are required to order and eat the breakfast in the cafeteria if they report to the cafeteria.

- If a student does not want breakfast, 7th and 8th graders report to the Auditorium and sit by grade level. 6th grade students report to the Gym and sit with their Homerooms (HR). Signs will be posted in the gym and teachers will be present to help students find their 6th grade HR group.

-On the first day of school, 6th grade HR teachers will meet students in the gym and will take them to class.

-We will have a modified schedule on the first day of school. HR will be extended, as well as lunch, and our class periods will be shorter. Students will be walking outside on the fields to ensure they know our reunification location should we ever need to evacuate for an emergency. Please be mindful of this outdoor walk when choosing shoes and outfit for the day.

-6th grade students will receive their Chromebooks in HR on the first day of school. 7th and 8th graders are expected to bring their Chromebooks back to school from home.

-Paper copies of students' schedules will be in their HR on the first day of school.

-On the second day of school, August 25, students will be with their HR the entire day. Students must have the Chromebooks charged and present. Pictures, health screening, class meetings, and other activities will be taking place on this day. We will once again have an extended lunch period as students get comfortable with our cafeteria procedures.

Medicines that have been approved with a Medical Authorization Form and are to be held at school may be dropped off for any student in any grade the following days and times:

- Monday, 8/17, 1:00-3:00PM

- Wednesday, 8/19, 6:00-7:45PM

- Thursday, 8/20, 8:45AM-2:45PM

Some helpful medical forms may be found HERE. Our nurses are also available each school day from 7:15AM-3:00PM for medicine collection.

Please review the Attendance Information for procedures and processes to ensure that we have accurate accounting for late arrivals, absences, and early dismissals. Should you have any questions about the processes and procedures, please reach out to our Attendance Office at AttendanceMSE@boyertownasd.org or call 610-473-3904.

Breakfast will continue to be free for all students. Those qualifying for financial assistance for lunch must re-apply every year.

To help ensure a safe and efficient arrival and dismissal process for all students and families, please follow the procedures below.

Arrival and Dismissal Traffic

• All vehicles dropping off or picking up students must enter through the east-side entrance of the school property.
• During the morning arrival and the afternoon dismissal times, all vehicles must turn right onto Big Road when exiting the school property.

Morning Drop-Off

Students should exit their vehicles once they have reached the designated sidewalk and all vehicles have come to a complete stop.

Please do not wait until your vehicle reaches the front entrance of the drop-off area to have your child exit. Doing so creates unnecessary backups and slows the entire drop-off process.

If your child needs additional time to exit the vehicle, or if you have heavy or multiple items that need to be unloaded, please pull all the way forward to the front of the sidewalk. You may then take as much time as necessary without delaying the vehicles behind you. No cars should drive back behind the building and no drop-offs should occur at the Tennis Court lot. All students must be in Homeroom by 7:35 a.m.

Afternoon Pick-Up

Students will be waiting along the designated sidewalk and should enter their vehicle once the vehicle reaches the sidewalk and comes to a complete stop.

As with morning drop-off, please pull forward as far as possible before having your child enter the vehicle. This helps us keep the line moving efficiently and minimizes backups.

Important Pick-Up Timing

Please do not arrive for afternoon pick-up before 2:15 p.m.

Our dismissal process begins at 2:35 p.m. and typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. Vehicles arriving before 2:15 p.m. can interfere with late-afternoon visitors who need to safely enter the school property.

We appreciate your cooperation and patience as we work together to make arrival and dismissal safe, efficient, and smooth for everyone.

On Monday, August 17 from 1:00-3:00PM, 6th graders and new 7th and 8th graders to MSE are invited to come to school with an adult to walk the halls, find their locker, check out books in the library, and familiarize themselves with the building. We will have peer helpers, Bear Ambassadors (pictured above), along with staff members to help you find your way. Paper copies of your schedule will also be available.

Below is a welcome letter and the school supply lists for each grade:

Grade 8 Supply List

Grade 7 Supply List

Grade 6 Supply List

As a reminder, all students are required to have read at least one book over the summer. You will be using this book in the opening weeks in your ELA class. Also linkes are optional math resources to use at your discretion:

6th Grade Summer Reading

7th Grade Summer Reading

8th Grade Summer Reading

Math Resources

7th or 8th grade students at MSE who are interested in participating in fall sports this school year need to set up their PIAA required paperwork to participate (new provider this year).

Please utilize this link for directions from the athletic department.

How To Register for School Sports

This must be done in order to participate in school sports.

*For specific sport details, please click on the corresponding link below.

Fall Cheer

Field Hockey

Girls Soccer

Each year, the BASD sends the following letters home to inform our families about Pest Control Management and Student Insurance Options. Please see the links below.

MSE School Counselors Contact Information (counselors will return to school August 6)

Mrs. Allison Thomson (Class of 2031/Grade 8 School Counselor)

Phone # 610-473-3991

athomson@boyertownasd.org

Mrs. Monica Quigley (Class of 2032/Grade 7 School Counselor)

Phone # 610-473-3987

mquigley@boyertownasd.org

Mrs. Beth Shive (Class of 2033/Grade 6 School Counselor)

Phone # 610-473-3990

bshive@boyertownasd.org

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Middle School East
2020 Big Road
Gilbertsville, PA 19525
(610) 754-9550