Asa Packer News

Please see below for this week's news.

PATIO PARTY UPDATES:

We can’t believe Asa Packer’s favorite event of the year—Patio Party—is only 1 weeks away! Join us on Friday, May 8th from 5–8 PM for an evening full of fun for the whole family.

The PTA and Patio Party Planning Committee have been working all year to make this the BEST one yet!

Beat the lines and grab your wristbands early:
https://asapackerpta.givebacks.com/shop

What to expect:

• Inflatables & games with prizes
• Two face painters & a balloon artist
• Food trucks & an ice cream truck
• Two snack stands
• Local community businesses supporting our school and Hanover Township
• A basket raffle with chances to win amazing prizes

To help make this event safe and successful, we’re asking adults to volunteer for at least one 30-minute time slot. We need help supervising inflatables, selling tickets, and managing lines for face painting and balloon art.

Sign up to volunteer here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C49A8A62DAAFF2-63525479-patio

We truly couldn’t make this happen without your support—we appreciate it so much!

We can’t wait to party with you on the patio!

PATIO PARTY ROOM BASKETS

As part of this long-standing tradition, each classroom is asked to create and donate a themed basket for the Basket Raffle at the Patio Party. Room Parents have selected a theme and should have reached out to their class to gather donations and help bring each basket together.

The Patio Party is not only a fun-filled family night—it’s also one of our biggest fundraisers of the year. The money raised helps support assemblies, classroom supplies, field trips, and community activities like roller skating and ice skating.

The basket raffle is always a highlight of the event—a fun way to contribute and, if you’re lucky, go home with one of the amazing baskets our Room Parents have put together!

Please keep an eye out for information from your Room Parent about how to contribute to your class basket. If you haven’t received any details, feel free to reach out to the PTA at asapackerpta@gmail.com.

Thank you all for everything you’ve done this year to support our school, teachers, staff, and students. Your time, generosity, and involvement truly make a difference—we appreciate you all!

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

The end of the year is here, and we’re ready to celebrate all the good things that make our school so special!

Teacher Appreciation Week runs from May 4th to May 8th, and we’re going all out to show our incredible teachers and staff just how much they mean to us. We have something special planned every single day, making it a fun-filled, high-energy week at Asa Packer—complete with surprises, exciting field trips, and a Patio Party to wrap it all up in style.

Let’s make it a week to remember!

If you’d like to contribute toward stocking the faculty rooms with treats and drinks, please check out the SignUpGenius. We are so grateful for your generosity this year—it has truly made a difference.

Prefer to donate items like desserts, baked goods, paper goods, or homemade dishes? We would love that too! Please feel free to reach out. Every contribution is appreciated. Venmo is also an option, especially during this busy time of year.

All items can be dropped off at:
3250 Harmor Lane

If you have any questions, please contact us at:
610-762-1313

Thank you again for your support!

SCHOLASTIC BOGO BOOK FAIR IS COMING:

Get ready, Asa Packer families! We’re excited to announce a Buy One, Get One FREE Scholastic Book Fair coming to our school from May 20th through May 22nd.

This is a wonderful opportunity to stock up on books for summer reading, discover new favorites, and inspire a love of reading in our students—all while getting more for your money.

Be sure to check the flyer for the days and times your child’s class will visit the book fair. We’re also looking for volunteers to help students choose books and keep everything running smoothly. Your support makes a big difference in making this event a success!

Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit the link below to load your e-wallet, donate funds to Share the Fair, or sign up to be a volunteer!

www.Scholastic.com/bf/asapackerelementaryschool

Thank you in advance—we can’t wait to see everyone there!

SEND OFF SIGNS:

Celebrate the end of the school year and send our students off in a meaningful way with our “Send Off” Sign Fundraiser at Asa Packer Elementary!

These special signs are a great way to show your student just how proud you are of all their hard work and to wish them a fun, happy summer. It’s a simple gesture that makes a big impact—students love seeing messages of encouragement displayed just for them.

This is an especially memorable moment for our 5th graders, as they prepare to say goodbye to Asa Packer and move on to the next chapter. Let’s make their final days at our school extra special by surrounding them with supportive messages and celebration.

Signs will be available for purchase at the Patio Party, and the PTA will proudly display them at the school starting the morning of June 4th through the last few days of school.

Can’t make it to the Patio Party? No problem, a Memberhub online sale will be available soon for your convenience.

Each sign is just $10, making it an easy and meaningful way to participate. Thank you for helping us celebrate our students and create lasting end-of-year memories!

Questions? Feel free to reach out via email- asapackerpta@gmail.com

Kindergarten Registration for the upcoming year (2026-2027) 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/for-families/kindergarten

Who: Students in Grades K-7

When: June 15-17

Details: Our annual camp is back! Please note that we are hosting only one week of camp this year, and spots are expected to fill quickly.

Registration: Parents can scan the QR code on the attached flyer or use this Google Form Registration Link.

Cost: Pricing details are available via the registration link. Reduced cost is available for families who qualify for free/reduced lunch.

Looking for a summer filled with STEM, splash zones, and field trips? We have a few spots remaining for our BASD Summer 2026 Child Care Happenings!

How to Register: Check out the attached flyer for the full schedule! For more information or to secure your spot, please contact Judy Becker at jbecker@basdschools.org or call 610-868-8501. You can also reach out to the child care office at your child’s school.

We can’t wait to see your children there!

Students participating in before-school activities should arrive no earlier than five minutes prior to the start of their activity. Students will not be let into the building if arriving before that time.

We are continuing our efforts this school year to support families in need of assistance with food, clothing, and other essential items. This may include Thanksgiving turkeys, holiday gifts around Christmas, and gift cards to local supermarkets.

If your family could benefit from this support, please scan the QR code below to complete a short, confidential Google Form. All information shared will be kept private and used only to provide appropriate assistance.

We’re here for you.. please don’t hesitate to reach out if we can help in any way!

https://forms.gle/f7SN4Xnd53BXyiRt8

Attached are the attendance procedures. Please review these documents.

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.

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.

Any questions pertaining to transportation should be directed to that particular office. Information regarding district transportation for the 2024-2025 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.

Please Review and Follow the Procedures Below to Ensure Student Safety at All Times

To help maintain a safe and efficient arrival and dismissal process, we kindly ask all families to follow these important guidelines:

Drop-Off & Pick-Up Reminders:

• You may either:

  • Park in the lot and walk your child across the bus lane using the crosswalk, or

  • Use the student drop-off lane, allowing your child to exit the car and walk along the sidewalk to the building.

• If you need to get out of your car to assist your child, please park in a designated parking spot. Do not stop or leave your vehicle in the drop-off lane.

Safety Guidelines:

• Always use crosswalks—both students and adults.

• Cars are not permitted in the bus lane at any time.

• Only park in designated parking spaces—do not park or idle along curbs.

• When picking up your child early or at dismissal, please walk to the building to meet them.

• Do not leave children unattended outside the building before or after school hours.

• Follow all posted signs—these procedures are enforced for everyone’s safety.

• No pets are allowed on school property at any time.

• Please do not block access to the handicap parking spaces during drop-off. We have families who rely on those spaces, and at times, they are unable to pull in due to vehicles obstructing the area.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation in keeping our students safe!

• Grade K , Grade 1 and Grade 2 students will enter/dismiss through the Primary doors.
• Grade 3, 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