Burgettstown Area School District
Weekly Update
Week Ending October 8, 2021
It was a productive week in Blue Devil Country! Please scroll down to learn more. #True2theBlue
It's Homecoming Weekend
The annual Homecoming Parade is Saturday, October 9th. The parade begins at 11:00 AM. This week's Varsity football game with the Homecoming Court and the crowning of the King and Queen will be at 1:30 PM at Hill Memorial Stadium. We wish the Blue Devils well as they take on the visiting Cornell Raiders!
No School on Monday, October 11th!
This is a reminder that Monday, October 11th is an in-service day. There is no school for students on this day.
Students in Mrs. Bailey's class read like detectives, seeking the answers on a reading comprehension activity.
Jersey Day
Students in Ms. Egal's class completed projects related to their reading of The Monkey's Paw by W.W.Jacobs
Food Supply Shortage Affects Cafeteria Menus
Many may have noticed that the breakfast and lunch menus we publish are not quite the same as the meals that are actually served. There is a good reason for this, and it has nothing to do with mistakes on our end. You may have read about food shortages on certain items. Chicken seems to be the one everyone has heard of. Schools are not immune to the shortages, and must constantly adjust. Sometimes when our food order arrives, items are not included or substitute items are included. Most times, the items are of the same food category, but not necessarily the same. For example, we may order chicken nuggets but receive chicken strips. Or we may order regular sized donuts but receive mini donuts. We make every effort to have our menu include the food that we list even if it is not in the same form that we say (nugget vs. strip). We know some students are picky eaters and we also know that many parents/guardians check the menu the evening before so they can decide whether or not to pack their child a lunch. We apologize if our substitutions cause a disruption. We pledge to make sure all students who want a lunch are able to get one that reflects what is on the menu to the greatest extent possible.
Tie Dye Day
The Hope Club sponsored a blood drive this week and had 26 registered donors
Pink Out Day
There is a shortage of bus drivers across Pennsylvania and in BASD
Please click here for a letter about the current bus driver shortage and parent/guardian preparedness when the shortage affects our bus routes.
Physics students conducted their rocket launches on Wednesday!
Students in Ms. Egal's class completed projects related to their reading of The Monkey's Paw by W.W.Jacobs
Students practiced their dessert plating in Mrs. Bohley's FCS class
Students in Mrs. Bohley's FCS class learned the basics of child care this week
Devils of the Decade Day
Mrs. Barliakos and the the students our Gifted program participated in the Southwest Academic League competition. Our JV team won both of their matches, defeating Chartiers-Houston and Trinity. Their next competition is Tuesday, November 16th at Canon McMillan
Turkey Trot!
It is almost that time of year: Time to start preparing for the annual Turkey Trot! Registration is now open to join in this Burgettstown tradition as either a runner or a walker. Check HERE for more information and to sign up today!
Masks Required!
By order of the Acting Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Health: Effective September 7, 2021: "Each teacher, child/student, staff, or visitor working, attending, or visiting a School Entity shall wear a face covering indoors, regardless of vaccination status..."
Please CLICK HERE for related information.