Asa Packer News

Congratulations to our PAWSOME Award Winners for April! A staff member nominated each student for exhibiting strength in one of the 7 Habits.

Please see below for this week's news.

Staff Appreciation - Week of May 5th
We’re getting ready for Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5–9) with some sweet surprises for our amazing staff! Help us make it special by donating through the SignUp Genius link—every little bit counts. Thanks for your support!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E4FADAB2DA1F94-55909325-3rdquarter/27090481#/

Author Day - May 6th

We’re looking for a few volunteers to help out with Author Day on Tuesday, May 6th, between 8:30 am and 12:30 pm. Whether you’re available for just an hour or the whole morning, your support would be greatly appreciated! Please email the PTA if interested (asapackerpta@gmail.com).

Patio Party- May 9th

Save the Date! Our annual Asa Patio Party is coming soon! Join us for a fun-filled event with inflatables, games, and raffle baskets. Pre-sale ends today, 5/2/25. See the flyer for more details. Note: A form to pay by cash or check is available in the main office.

Purchase your tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/AsaPatioParty2025

Patio Party Volunteers

We’re looking for parent volunteers to help out during the Asa Patio Party! If you can cover a 30-minute slot, we’d appreciate it. While we’ll have some help from high school students, there are areas where parent support would make a big difference. Thanks for considering!

https://tinyurl.com/2025PatioPartyParentVolunteers

Book Fair Volunteers Needed - May 21st, 22nd, and 23rd

Spring Book Fair is coming up, and we need your help to make it a success! Whether you have an hour or a whole morning to give, your time will make a big difference. Come share the joy of reading and support our school community!

https://tinyurl.com/2025BookFairParentVolunteers

Asa PTA Instagram

We are now on Instagram! Give us a follow! @asapackerpta

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

Food Pantry

I’m happy to share that our pantry has been restocked with lots of jackets, gloves, and food. If your family is in need of anything, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. The pantry is always open, and we are here to support you.

If you'd like to contribute, we are always in need of nonperishable goods. Every little bit helps and makes a big difference for our families. Thank you for your kindness and support! 🙏 Drop off is in Miss Karam's office or the main lobby area!

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