Middle School West

November 20 - Book Fair starts @ 6:30pm

November 20 - Chorus concert @ 7pm

November 20 - End of First Trimester

November 24 - Early Dismissal and Parent Teacher Conferences (More information to follow)

November 25 - Early Dismissal and Parent Teacher Conferences (More information to follow)

November 26 - Early Dismissal

November 27 - December 2 - No School for students

Sign-ups can be found at this link --> https://www.signupgenius.com/tabs/13572DA02A6CFE9C6A81-mswfall1#/

Conferences can be virtual or in-person. Please be sure to select your preference.

Sign-ups will close on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 4:00PM

West Choirs is once again running our annual poinsettia sale through Glick's Greenhouse. The flowers are gorgeous (and make lovely host/hostess gifts during the holiday season), and all proceeds benefit our choral program here at MSW. If you'd like to show your support for our choral students, please feel free to place an order online here: MSW Choir Poinsettia Sale. You must include the name of a chorus student with your order - feel free to designate a student (top sellers in each grade get a gift card). Flower distribution will be on December 15. Please reach out to Mrs. Rutt with any questions, and thanks for your continued support!

Winter sports in grades 7-12 begin in the coming weeks! Below are links for each building with practice & game schedules and contact information for your coach.

Please log into your student central accounts and check to make sure all paperwork is completed and submitted. Deadline for registrations are 11/7/25. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Athletic Office

Senior High

MS East

MS West

**Please note, MAX preps is not an official athletic department site. Any schedules/info on there is not updated or maintained by the athletic department.

Parents and Guardians,

Attached is the Title I presentation for your review. Please complete the Parent Survey, School-Family Compact, and the Family Engagement Idea forms contained within the presentation. Additionally, please read over the Family Engagement Policy.

I look forward to partnering with you to support your child’s growth as a learner.

Zesty Westies Cooking Club will be hosting a Milkhouse Candle Co. fundraiser from 11/10/25-11/24/25. Please support our student club by purchasing a Farmhouse Mason Jar Candle. Candles are made in the USA and are made from all-natural soy and beeswax. The candles would make a perfect holiday gift! Flyers will be distributed during homerooms. Please return the order form to the main office by 11/24/25. Checks need to be made out to the BASD Student Activity Fund.

Thanks,

Mrs. Grabner and Mrs. Jones

Across our community, people are facing reductions or delays in SNAP benefits, income disruptions, and mounting financial stress, and they are turning to trusted organizations for answers. In response, United Way of Berks County has created a resource guide to offer some clarity and connection during these challenging times.

Attached are English and Spanish versions of the guide, also available at https://www.uwberks.org/guide-for-help/, which include:

• Steps for accessing food, housing, and utility assistance
• Help checking benefit status or resolving issues
• Resources for mental health, childcare, and more
• Local contacts including PA 211, Helping Harvest, Centro Hispano, CareerLink, and others

Please contact your child’s school counselor if you have any questions or concerns.

Students will be able to stay after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays to either complete homework or get help on homework. No sign up is necessary. Students just need to report to the office immediately after school. Homework help runs from 2:40 - 3:40pm. No transportation will be provided. We are asking that students are picked up promptly at 3:40pm

Boyertown, Colebrookdale, Earl and Washington are the identified Title I elementary schools in our district. Middle School West is also identified as a Title I school. These schools receive Title I funding based on the percentage of low-income eligible students.

Title I is a federally funded program purposed with ensuring all children have a fair and equal opportunity to learn and grow. Boyertown has transitioned to a Schoolwide Title I program. A Schoolwide program is designed to serve all students in a Title I building and improve all structures to help support student learning. Our Schoolwide plan was developed with the help of parents, community members, teachers, and administrators. Our plan is evaluated annually to determine the impact that these supports have on student achievement.

As a Schoolwide Title I building, the staff is reviewing all students' data to determine needs. Students are identified for intervention if in need of academic support, primarily in the area of reading. All students receiving additional support must qualify through our district assessments. Support is provided to the students individually or in small groups both in class and as a pullout program. Schools set a goal for academic progress that will be measured through mid-year and end-of-the-year assessments. The Reading Specialists, Intervention teachers, paraprofessionals, and classroom teachers partner together to support students.

Our district works diligently to use the Title I funds as required and to provide these additional services to enhance the educational program of our Title I students. If you have any questions about the Title I program, please reach out to your building's reading specialist or call the Title I office at (610) 369-7414.

Title I Programs Website Link

Please see the attachment for the new attendance procedures using Infinite Campus. Paper doctors notes will also still be accepted at the attendance office.

Cafeteria Menus will be coming out soon! Please click the EZSchool Pay link below to add money to your students account.

I have also included the Free and Reduced Lunch Application on the School CAfe link. Please note this needs to be filled out every year.

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

On October 29, 2024, Pennsylvania passed Act 117, a new law that allows the Department of Health (DOH) to create and share important information with parents and guardians about Type 1 Diabetes. Starting with the 2025–2026 school year, all schools are required to provide this information to families. Below please find the Parent Fact Sheet on Type 1 Diabetes. You can also find this information in our student handbook.

Below is the link to the bell schedules for the 2025-2026 school year. This is includes our normal day to day schedule as well as our early dismissal schedule or delay schedule.

BASD hosts an online Community Bulletin Board. The electronic bulletin board features district and community activities, events, clubs, resources, and more. The board is updated regularly and is an excellent source of information regarding things happening throughout our community and beyond. Be sure to check it out regularly!

Freepik.com and Canva.com are also used in the creation of this newsletter. Any additional applicable copyright information for items used throughout the newsletter will be provided on a use-by-use basis.

Middle School West
380 South Madison Street
Boyertown, PA 19512

(610) 369-7471