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We're ready and excited to welcome our students on the first day of school, Monday, August 24! Students will be bringing home some items for parent/guardian signatures that will need to be returned to school during the week, so please be on the lookout.

As a reminder, we have modified schedules on our first two days of school. On the first day, students will be going outside at some point during the day to walk to our reunification location in the event of an evacuation emergency. Proper footwear to walk on our grass fields is recommended. On the second day of school, we will have school pictures and health screenings.

Please continue to check Infinite Campus for busing information, as it does change leading up to the opening of school. 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)

08/24/26 - 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

Here are a few simple reminders to help make every school day a great one!

🐻 Bear Essentials First! Be Respectful, Responsible, and Safe.

🍎 Morning Reminder: Breakfast is available in the cafeteria every full school day. If you aren't eating breakfast, 6th graders report to the gym and 7th & 8th graders report to the auditorium.

🙌 Hands to Yourself! Keep your hands to yourself, especially in the hallways and cafeteria.

😊 Mind Your Manners! Please, thank you, and kind words go a long way. Keep your language clean and respectful.

💻 Charge It Up! Bring your Chromebook to school fully charged every day.

📱 Phones Away! Keep cell phones and smart watches safely in your locker.

🏷️ Label Your Stuff! Put your name on folders, calculators, water bottles, gym clothes, and other belongings.

🤝 Be Kind! Treat others the way you want to be treated.

⭐ Give Your Best! Put forth your best effort every day.

🙋 Ask for Help! Questions are part of learning. Don't be afraid to ask—we're here to support you!

Be on the lookout for information and permission slips coming home the first day of school for the 7th grade field trip.

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.

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

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