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BASD E-News from Dr. Roy
January 30, 2015
If you have news or upcoming events you would like to share with the staff in the BASD E-News, please e-mail my administrative
assistant, Barbara Clymer at [email protected].
Full-Day Kindergarten
The BASD Board of School Directors approved the implementation of universal full
day kindergarten starting in the fall of 2015-2016. We are proud and excited to launch
this major step forward in our primary education program. Approximately 900
kindergarten students will now experience the equivalent of 90 additional days of
school as we move from less than three hours a day of kindergarten to a full school
day. Full day kindergarten will better prepare our students to be reading at or above
grade level by the end of 3rd grade - a key indicator of future success in school. I am
thrilled that our kindergarten students will now have twice as much time with our
outstanding BASD kindergarten teachers. An article regarding the approval can be
found at
http://blog.lehighvalleylive.com/bethlehem_impact/print.html?entry=/2015/01/bethlehem_area_school
_board_ap_6.html
Agreement Reached with the Bethlehem Education Association and Board of School
Directors
I want to personally thank our Board of School Directors and the Bethlehem Education
Association for the professional and collaborative problem solving approach that led
to a fair contract that recognizes the financial challenges public school districts
currently face. I am proud of our teachers and our school board for their vision and
their commitment to our students and community. Read more about the agreement at
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/bethlehem/mc-bethlehem-school-board-0128-20150128-story.html
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/bethlehem/index.ssf/2015/01/bethlehem_school_board_approve_5.ht
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School Resources Officers T-shirt Fundraiser
The School Resource Officers, from Liberty High School, Nitschmann, Broughal,
Northeast and East Hills Middle Schools, are having a T-Shirt sale. Profits from the
sale will be used to assist in cost for future training opportunities. The short sleeve tshirt will be Gildan brand, navy blue in color, white lettering, sizes range from Small to
2XL. Cost is $10.00 per shirt. Anyone interested please email Officer Stephanie
Molnar #387 (LHS SRO) at [email protected] with size and quantity
requests. Cash only, payment due at time of delivery. Shirt delivery; Orders will be
totaled on Fridays. Money can be delivered to your school's SRO and T-shirts will be
distributed to them. Deliveries will be made on Mondays. Thank you in advance for
your support.
Tickets available to the Holocaust Museum in Washington DC on Saturday, January
31, 2015.
Nitschmann Middle School will host a Family Field Trip to the Holocaust Museum in
Washington D.C. on Saturday, January 31, 2015. They have a few seats left and are
opening seats to any BASD staff member and family.
“For the dead and the living, we must bear witness.” - Elie Wiesel (Holocaust survivor).
This trip is a Saturday family field trip that provides learning opportunities for not just
students, but families as well! Nitschmann strives to provide ways to help families
experience trips like this to support their family learning opportunities that may be
hard to do with a small group or during school hours. Leave Nitschmann Lower Lot
7:00 am. **Please arrive at Nitschmann by 6:45am to ensure departure time.
The bus CANNOT wait if you are late!! Approximate arrival at Holocaust Museum
10:45 am. Enter Holocaust Museum 11:00 am. You may spend as much time in the
Holocaust Museum as you wish. In order to truly see the museum, it is recommended
to plan on spending at least 2 hours. After your visit to the museum, you may use the
remainder of your time as you please. Food is available for purchase, but you may
also pack your own lunch. Leave Washington D.C. 5:30 pm. **Arrive at busses by
5:00pm in order to ensure departure time. **We will NOT be stopping to eat on the
way home, so please purchase something before we leave Washington D.C. or pack a
dinner to eat on the way home. Approximate return time to Nitschmann 9:00 pm.
Cost is $40 per person. (Price includes round trip transportation,
museum, driver gratuities) This is a family field trip, so a parent or guardian must
accompany their student on this trip. *****FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS! If you
have any questions or are interested in attending, please email Julie Getz at
[email protected].
Events in the Area
Friday, January 30, 2015 – Comedy Night Benefitting LHSGB & OPC
The Patriot Swimming & Diving Club Fundraiser
Sicily Pizza, located at 4460 Easton Avenue, is sponsoring the Freedom High School
Patriot Swimming & Diving team fundraiser. Come and help support our local team
from December 5, 2014 thru February 28, 2015. All orders, when the Patriot Swimming
& Diving team is mentioned, generate a 15% donation to our team.
All you have to do is state that you are helping to sponsor the FHS Patriot Swimming
& Diving Team. So please come and enjoy, tell all of your friends and help support our
team.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015 – Rally 4 Peace
Northeast Middle School students and alumni will be sharing their concerns, hopes,
and dreams of peace to our Bethlehem community at The Black Box
Theatre at Zoellner Arts Center on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at 7 PM. We
cordially invite you to an evening of mixed media: singing, rapping, videos, and
more, as our students share a repeat performance of Northeast Middle School's
Rally 4 Peace on Lehigh's campus. Admission is free and the doors will open to the
public at 6:30 PM. Please contact NEMS at 610-868-8581 with any questions.
Wednesday, February 4, 2015 – FHS/LHS Ice Hockey Club Game
Please join the Freedom and Liberty Ice Hockey Club Teams as Dr. Roy drops the
puck for the 2nd Annual Bethlehem Winter Classic. The Freedom vs Liberty Varsity
Ice Hockey game will take place on Wednesday, February 4th, at Bethlehem
Municipal Ice Rink. The cost of a ticket is $2.00 and can be purchased at the door.
All ticket proceeds will benefit the LV Chapter of Dream Come True. Doors open at
5:30 PM and the festivities begin at 6:15.
Friday-Saturday, February 6-7, 2015 – Broughal’s Spring Musical
Broughal Middle School will present Seussical the Musical Jr. on Friday, February 6
and Saturday, February 7. Both presentations will begin at 7 pm. For tickets contact
Broughal Middle School.
Thursday-Sunday, February 12-15, 2015 – Nitschmann’s Spring Musical
Nitschmann Middle School will present Willy Wonka Jr. Musical on ThursdaySunday, February 12-15, 2015. February 12 and 13 shows will be at 7 pm. February
14 two shows at 2 pm and 7 pm. February 15 at 2 pm. For tickets contact
Nitschmann Middle School.
Friday-Sunday, February 20-22, 2015 – East Hills Spring Musical
East Hills Middle School will present Aladdin Jr. Musical on Friday, February 20 at
7:30 pm. Saturday, February 21 at 2 pm and 7:30 pm. Sunday, February 22 at 2
pm. For tickets contact East Hills Middle School.
Thursday, February 26, 2015 – Northeast Spring Musical
Northeast Middle School will present Guys and Dolls Jr. Musical on Thursday,
February 26, 2015, at 7 pm. For tickets contact Northeast Middle School.
Saturday, February 28, 2015 - MOMMY MARKET: INDOOR YARD SALE – Governor
Wolf Elementary School
February 28, 2015 9am – 12pm (Snow date: April 11th) Mommy Market: Indoor
Yard Sale at Governor Wolf. Here’s how it works: Rent a table or “space” at school.
Bring in your children’s yard sale items (or whatever you have to sell) for display
and set them up at your table or space. You keep all the proceeds – just like a yard
sale! *CALLING ALL INDEPENDENT CONSULTANTS! Do you sell 31, Premier
Jewelry, Scentsy, Tastefully Simple, etc? You can rent a space for $15 in the GW
hallways to promote your business/sell your items. (MUST bring your own table).
Only one consultant per company will be accepted. Set up will be Friday, Feb. 27th
from 6-10pm (or Apr. 10th if the snow date applies). During that time, your items
are brought from home and set up at your reserved table or space.
SPOTS SELL OUT QUICK! DON’T DELAY…RESERVE TODAY! To sign up (or for
more information): email Donna Frantz at [email protected] for a reservation
form. 8’ table: $15/table. Space (bring your own tables/racks, etc): $15/space
Cafeteria table: $20/table. Independent Consultant (bring your own table): $15
Love yard sales??? Come check it out on Saturday, Feb. 28th. Admission to the
public is FREE! You will be amazed at all the great deals!
Friday, February 27, 2015 – Rockin’ out with the Red Hot Chilli Pipers
April 2-28 - BASD Student Art Show - A Colorful Experience: Art in the Public Schools
Come visit the Bethlehem City Hall Rotunda Gallery during the month of April for
our BASD student art show. The show will be on display from April 2 until April 28
during regular city hall hours. Please attend the opening reception on April 12,
2015, from 2-4 pm. This show will feature work by students from K-12. In the
exhibit you will see but a small part of the wonderful body of artwork produced by
the many children in our classrooms on a daily basis. This event is made possible
with the help of the Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission and the BASD art teachers.
Saturday, April 11, 2015 – BASD mini-Thon
This year’s BASD mini-Thon will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 10 am
– 10 pm at Liberty High School. Come and join the fun while supporting a great
fundraiser. There will be something for everyone!
Saturday, April 18, 2015–2015 Cops 'n' Kids Celebration of Reading . . . and the Arts
and Sciences
With the help of our entire community, the award-winning Cops 'n' Kids Children's
Literacy Program has reached a remarkable milestone, distributing more
than 625,000 free books thus far. To celebrate this accomplishment, and the
children of our community, we invite you to join us (rain or shine) on Saturday, April
18, 2014 from 11 am-3 pm for a day of food, fun, family, crafts, entertainment,
laughter--and, of course, literacy! The event will take place at 511 East Third Street.
There will be an indoor and outdoor stage. This year we will also be saying "Happy
Tenth Birthday" to the Northampton Community College Fowler Family Southside
Center--the home of Cops 'n' Kids. If you want to join the planning committee for
this special event, or if you are interested in having your students perform, please
contact Tammy Giampapa at [email protected] for more information.
Please mark your calendars--and thank you for helping us to "connect kids and
community through literacy."
Northampton Community College – Horizons for Youth & Families – Spring 2015
for Youth & Families | Two Bethlehem Locations | Spring 2015
A variety of classes for students
in pre-school through high school
plus classes for kids and parents or
grandparents to take together.
GRADES K-2
Baking Basics: Cookies
Sun, Mar 22, 1:30-4:30 PM
Alumni 110
Course: HFY187.(2)
Fee: $39
Instructor: Frable
Cartoonarama (Grades K-5)
Mon, Mar 2-Apr 13, 4-5 PM
No class Apr 6
Alumni 127
Course: HFY119.(3)
Fee: $49
Instructor: Kilbanks
Chess Club (Grades K-9)
Sat, Feb 14-Mar 28, 11:45 AM-1:45 PM
No class Mar 21
Hartzell 187
Course: HFY114.(6)
Fee: $59
Instructor: Sable
Children’s Drama Workshop
Sat, Mar 7-May 2, 9:30-11:30 AM
No class Apr 4
Kiva
Course: HFY142.(6)
Fee: $99
Instructor: Muniz
Exploring Dance (Grades K-5)
Sat, Feb 21-May 2, 2-3:15 PM
No class Apr 4
College Center 164
Course: HFY231.(2)
Fee: $89
Instructor: Cucchiara
Frozen Fun
Sat, Feb 7, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
Penn 132
Course: HFY256.(1)
Fee: $29
Instructor: Harrison
Hip Hop Dance (Grades 2-6),
see Grades 3-5 section.
Learn to Play Chess (Grades K-9)
Sat, Feb 14-Mar 28, 10-11:30 AM
No class Mar 21
Hartzell 187
Course: HFY162.(5)
Fee: $59
Instructor: Sable
Fitness for you, Fun for the
kids! (Grades K-6)
Parents! Looking for an activity
of your own while your child is in
class? Take Yoga/Pilates, FIT106.29
(Mon) or FIT106.30 (Wed) which
run at the same time just down
the hall!
Draw, Paint and Sculpt
Mon, Mar 16-Apr 27, 6-7 PM
No class Apr 6
Fowler Family Southside Center
561
Course: HFY240.(1)
Fee: $39
Build and Construct
Wed, Mar 18-Apr 22, 6-7 PM
Fowler Family Southside Center
561
Course: HFY239.(1)
Fee: $39
Make Your Own Valentine’s
Day Cards (Grades K-5)
Sat, Feb 7, 9:30 AM-Noon
Fowler Family Southside Center 561
Course: HFY251.(1)
Fee: $29
Instructor: Mohr
Sculpture Sensations
Sat, Mar 7-Apr 18, 9:30-11 AM
No class Apr 4
Communications 112
Course: HFY237.(1)
Fee: $65
COPS 'n' KIDS
READING ROOM
Fowler Family Southside Center 403,
FREE events, Register by calling 610861-7561. Open to the public every
Wednesday, 11 am – 7 pm, and the
following Saturdays 10 AM-Noon.
Visit www.copsnkidslv.org for
more information.
Just Born Reading Room
Stars and Saturday
Event Series
Self Defense (Grades K-9)
Fri, Feb 13-Apr 3, 4:30-6 PM
College Center 163
Course: HFYSP116.(2)
Fee: $69
Instructor: Sable
Jan 17: Shakin & Bakin in the
New Year!
DeSales University Exercise
is Medicine Club and NCC
Hospitality Club
GRADES 3-5
Feb 7: Smile, Smile, Smile!
NCC Dental Hygiene
American Girl BFF Spa Day
Sat, Feb 21, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
Penn 132
Course: HFY255.(1)
Fee: $29
Instructor: Harrison
Animal Drawing and Painting
(Grades 3-6)
Fri, Apr 3-May 22, 4:30-6 PM
Communications 112
Course: HFY210.(2)
Fee: $79
Instructor: Kilbanks
Bringing Home the Bread
Sat, Feb 21, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
Alumni 110
Course: HFY244.(1)
Fee: $39
Instructor: Grube
Cartoonarama (Grades K-5)
Mon, Mar 2-Apr 13, 4-5 PM
No class Apr 6
Alumni 127
Course: HFY119.(3)
Fee: $49
Instructor: Kilbanks
Cartooning Classics
(Grades 3-6)
Sat, Mar 7-Apr 18, 11:15 AM-12:45 PM
No class Apr 4
Communications 112
Course: HFY238.(1)
Fee: $65
Instructor: Spohn
Chess Club (Grades K-9)
Sat, Feb 14-Mar 28, 11:45 AM-1:45 PM
No class Mar 21
Hartzell 187
Course: HFY114.(6)
Fee: $59
Instructor: Sable
Duct Tape Easter Basket
(Grades 3-9)
Sat, Mar 28, 9:30 AM-Noon
Fowler Family Southside Center 561
Course: HFY252.(1)
Fee: $34
Instructor: Mohr
Easter Candy
Sat, Mar 21, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
Alumni 110
Course: HFY245.(1)
Fee: $39
Instructor: Grube
Feb 21: Author, Richard McLaughlin
Mar 7: Illustrator, Kathi Ember
Mar 21: There’s a Tree Where the
Sidewalk Ends
Lehigh Valley Charter High School
for the Arts
Apr 4: Author, Eli Kowalski
Apr 18: Ninth Annual Celebration
of Reading and the Arts & Sciences
11 AM-3 PM
May 7: Creating Magic in the
Fab Lab
NCC Fab Lab
Exploring Dance (Grades K-5)
Sat, Feb 21-May 2, 2-3:15 PM
No class Apr 4
College Center 164
Course: HFY231.(2)
Fee: $89
Instructor: Cucchiara
Finger Foods
Sat, Apr 18, 1-4 PM
Alumni 110
Course: HFY246.(1)
Fee: $39
Instructor: Grube
Hip Hop Dance (Grades 2-6)
Wed, Mar 25-May 13, 7:15-8:15 PM
No class Apr 1
College Center 164
Course: HFY108.(2)
Fee: $49
Instructor: Cucchiara
FOR ALL
CLASSES IN
ALUMNI 110
To work in the kitchen hair
must be tied back and shoes
must be closed toe. Please do
not wear loose, floppy clothing
when working around the stoves.
Dress to cook or bring an apron.
No glass or open beverage
containers are permitted in the
kitchen. Bring plastic containers
since there are usually leftovers
to take home.
To register:
northampton.edu/lifelearn
Intro to Drama
Thu, Feb 19-Apr 16, 4:30-6:30 PM
No class Apr 2
Kiva
Course: HFY143.(6)
Fee: $99
Instructor: Toner
Learn to Play Chess
(Grades K-9)
Sat, Feb 14-Mar 28, 10-11:30 AM
No class Mar 21
Hartzell 187
Course: HFY162.(5)
Fee: $59
Instructor: Sable
Let’s Do Brunch
Sat, May 2, 1:30-4:30 PM
Alumni 110
Course: HFY247.(1)
Fee: $39
Instructor: Frable
Make Your Own Valentine’s
Day Cards (Grades K-5)
Sat, Feb 7, 9:30 AM-Noon
Fowler Family Southside Center 561
Course: HFY251.(1)
Fee: $29
Instructor: Mohr
Minecraft Mania (Grades 5-9),
see Grades 6-9 section.
Recipe For Adventure
Sun, Apr 12, 1:30-4:30 PM
Alumni 110
Course: HFY248.(1)
Fee: $39
Instructor: Frable
Self Defense (Grades K-9)
Fri, Feb 13-Apr 3, 4:30-6 PM
College Center 163
Course: HFYSP116.(2)
Fee: $69
Instructor: Sable
Tennis (Grades 3-9)
Sat, Apr 18-May 9, 9:30-11 AM
Tennis Courts
Course: HFYSP105.(10)
Fee: $40
Instructor: Smith
Wrap It Up - Burritos
Sun, Mar 29, 1-4:30 PM
Alumni 110
Course: HFY253.(1)
Fee: $44
Instructor: Rivera
Classic American Favorites
Sun, Apr 19, 1:30-4:30 PM
Alumni 110
Course: HFY249.(1)
Fee: $39
Instructor: Frable
Drama Workshop
Fri, Feb 20-Apr 17, 4:30-6:30 PM
No class Apr 3
Kiva
Course: HFY233.(2)
Fee: $99
Instructor: Toner
Duct Tape Easter Basket
(Grades 3-9)
Sat, Mar 28, 9:30 AM-Noon
Fowler Family Southside Center 561
Course: HFY252.(1)
Fee: $34
Instructor: Mohr
Flash Game Arcade
Sat, Mar 14-Apr 25, 1-3 PM
No class Apr 4
Penn 106
Course: HFY234.(2)
Fee: $89
Instructor: Roth
Food Truck Finds
Sat, Apr 25, 1:30-4:30 PM
Alumni 110
Course: HFY250.(1)
Fee: $39
Instructor: Frable
Hip Hop Dance (Grades 2-6),
see Grades 3-5 section.
It’s Pizza Night
Sat, Mar 14, 1-4 PM
Alumni 110
Course: HFY241.(1)
Fee: $39
Instructor: Grube
Animal Drawing and Painting
(Grades 3-6),
see Grades 3-5 section.
Learn to Play Chess (Grades K-9)
Sat, Feb 14-Mar 28, 10-11:30 AM
No class Mar 21
Hartzell 187
Course: HFY162.(5)
Fee: $59
Instructor: Sable
Archery
Sun, Apr 12-May 17, 11:30 AM-1 PM
South Campus Parking Lot
Course: HFYSP112.(4)
Fee: $65
Instructor: Klaver
Make Ahead Meals
Sat, Apr 11, 1-4 PM
Alumni 110
Course: HFY242.(1)
Fee $39
Instructor: Grube
GRADES 6-9
Cartooning Classics (Grades 3-6),
see Grades 3-5 section.
Chess Club (Grades K-9)
Sat, Feb 14-Mar 28, 11:45 AM-1:45 PM
No class Mar 21
Hartzell 187
Course: HFY114.(6)
Fee: $59
Instructor: Sable
Register today: classes fill up quickly!
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