To the BASD Staff, Parents, Students, and Community
Welcome to the BASD e-News. A BASD education works to IGNITE curiosity and imagination, ENCOURAGE creative cooperation and individual growth, and EMPOWER leadership and global thinking. The e-News is designed to share events and activities going on in the BASD and the Lehigh Valley and show how we are #builtbybethlehem. It is our hope that you find it informative outlining BASD student and staff achievements, BASD opportunities, and area events taking place.
The BASD e-News is divided into sections below. The sections include News and Events from BASD Media, the BASD Blog, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's Sign of the Week, the Foundation for the Bethlehem Area School District, BASD MiniThon, BAVTS, Colleges/Community Colleges/Universities, ArtsQuest, Allentown Art Museum, Hanover Township Community Center, Lehigh Valley Business Group, Nutritional Information, BASD Job Opportunities, Events in the Area, and the Bethlehem Public Library.
If you would like to acknowledge a student or staff member or share an upcoming event, please feel free to e-mail my executive assistant, Barbara Clymer, at bclymer@basdschools.org.
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Twinning in BASD - We cannot believe how many Twins we found in our Senior Class!
Watch this episode of The Gray Area with Violet - Episode 3 -Twinning
Bethlehem Area School District Meet Violet. One of the many inquisitive Bethlehem Area School District elementary students. She has LOTS of questions, and she knows people have answers.
Today Violet heads to Liberty and Freedom, where she thinks she is seeing double.
Hamilton & In The Heights - Broughal Middle School
June 1st, 2019 at 7pm...don't miss this performance of selections from Hamilton and In The Heights at Broughal Middle School. This talented cast will bring down the house!
OUR BASD SENIOR CLASS - BUILT BY BETHLEHEM
Twenty 2019 #BASD seniors are telling their stories. They are #BuiltbyBethlehem!
Welcome to the third edition of our 2018- 2019 Senior Videos. These seniors have been selected by both Liberty and Freedom staff and administration to share their stories about being #BuiltbyBethlehem.
Highlighted below is Freedom High School Senior Alex Rodriguez. Alex plans to attend Lehigh University and study Biology. Alex attended Farmersville Elementary School and East Hills Middle School. Learn more about his story!
Below is Senior Nasir Lagree from Liberty High School. Nasir plans to attend Bloomsburg University in the fall to study business. He attended Governor Wolf, East Hills, and Nitschmann Middle Schools.
Wishing you all our seniors the best in your future endeavors. Thank you for being such a positive influence on the Bethlehem Area School District!
#BASDProud
Prom 2019
Freedom and Liberty High Schools recently held their annual end of year proms. They were both a huge success. Freedom's prom was held on Friday, May 17, 2019, at SteelStacks in Bethlehem while Liberty's was held on a cruise around New York City on Saturday, May 18, 2019.
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The BASD TV cable channel is up and running. The station runs 24 hours, 7 days a week on RCN Channel 67 and Service Electric Channel 265.
GRADUATION CEREMONIES 2019
As the school year comes to a close, graduation ceremonies will be taking place. Liberty High School will be holding their graduation ceremonies on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, and Freedom High School will hold their graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 6, 2019. Both graduations will begin at 7 pm and will be held at Lehigh University, Stabler Arena. Missed graduation or want to watch again, tune in to the BASD TV Channel. The entire graduation ceremonies for both high schools will be available to view on the BASD TV Channel.
Congratulations and best wishes to all our 2019 Graduates.
BASD BLOG NEWS
Three Bethlehem Area School District principals will retire at the end of the 2018-2019 school year. On May 20, 2019, these principals were honored for their dedication, selflessness, and hard work. We wish them a happy healthy retirement.
BASD Media
Coming Soon - BASD Empower
Coming soon to the Bethlehem Area School District, the BASD Empower 1 on 1 initiative. What is it? Who does it involve? Will my child and students get a Chromebook? All of those answers and more coming soon....
2019 Northeast Middle School Concert
The students at Northeast Middle School show off their musical talents as we recorded their performance for fellow students on May 28, 2019.
Asa Packer Arts Day 2019
It was a special day recently at Asa Packer Elementary, as students were exposed to many forms of art. Music, visual arts, and dance were just a few of the sessions students got to participate in. Take a look!
2019 Frank Broad Track Meet
It's a generational event exclusive to the Bethlehem Area School District. Parents, and even Grandparents, of current 5th graders, have participated in this annual day of good will, as all 16 of our elementary schools converge at BASD Stadium for a friendly track and field competition.
East Hills Mini-THON Carnival 2019
Recently, the East Hills Mini-THON committee had their fundraiser carnival to raise money for pediatric cancer. Take a look!
BASD MiniTHON Events and Activities
BASD TAKE 2 - 2019 BASD MiniTHON
Hard work, dedication, and camaraderie are only a few characteristics you will find in students from the BASD that participate in MiniTHON. Recently the 2019 MiniTHON Dance Marathon took place, take a look at some views from the day.
Show your support of the BASD MiniTHON with some MiniTHON Gear. For more information, click on the link below.
BAVTS INFORMATION
COLLEGES, COMMUNITY COLLEGES, AND UNIVERSITIES INFORMATION
Moravian College
ArtsQuest Events
Allentown Art Museum Information
The Allentown Art Museum has many exciting activities going on this fall. For information and a calendar of events, go to
ArtsQuest and the Banana Factory Events
AREA COMMUNITY CENTERS
Hanover Township Community Center
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LEHIGH VALLEY BUSINESS GROUP
THE LEHIGH VALLEY BUSINESS GROUP IS AN ALL VOLUNTEER, NON-PAID, PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATION. OUR VOLUNTEERS BELIEVE IN GIVING BACK, HELPING OTHERS AND MAKING A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE TO THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE DO THIS BY DONATING OUR TIME, EXPERIENCES, SKILLS AND TALENTS THAT WILL LEAD TO PROVIDING H.O.P.E. FOR THOSE IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY AND BEYOND. H.O.P.E. MEANS "HELPING OTHER PEOPLE EVERYDAY.
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WEEKLY NUTRITION and FITNESS TIPS
The Bethlehem Area School District prides itself on its health services department and the staff that supports it. Each month, we will give you some quick tips from our knowledgeable employees and partners.
The Bethlehem Area School District prides itself on its health services department and the staff that supports it. Each month, we will give you some quick tips from our knowledgeable employees and partners.
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Healthy Tips from Michelle Martucci, RD, LDN
Dietitian for Bethlehem Area School District
The ABC Tips - S
Spinach: Spinach contains a high amount of vitamin A, which is known to boost your immune system and helps with good eye and skin health. Spinach contains multiple other beneficial nutrients including: vitamin K, calcium, vitamin E, and the B vitamins. Spinach is considered a nutrient dense food, because it provides a lot of nutrients for a little amount of calories. One cup of raw spinach is equal to about 7 calories. Try adding spinach to your salad or try adding sautéed spinach to your spaghetti for an extra serving of vegetable in your day.
Strawberries: Consuming one cup of strawberries meets and exceeds the recommended daily needs of vitamin C. Vitamin C is known to help boost your immune system, fights free radicals (associated with cancer and other diseases), and helps with good eye health. Try topping off your cereal or yogurt with strawberries or add some to your smoothie.
Sunflower seeds: Three ounces of sunflower seeds meets and slightly exceeds the daily recommendation for vitamin E. Vitamin E is known to protect the body against free radicals (associated with cancer and other diseases), boost your immune system, maintain good blood vessel health, and contributes to good skin, hair, and eye health. In addition, sunflower seeds contain unsaturated fats, which are known to be heart healthy. Consuming unsaturated fats is associated with a reduced risk of stroke, heart attack, and cardiovascular disease. Try eating sunflower seeds as a snack or add them to your salads or stir fry for an extra crunch.
Sweet potatoes: Consuming just one sweet potato meets and exceeds the daily requirement for Vitamin A. Vitamin A is known to boost your immune system and helps with good eye and skin health. Generally sweet potatoes have an orange flesh, which means they are high in the antioxidant known as beta carotene. However, there are some sweet potatoes that have a purple flesh, and these sweet potatoes are high in the antioxidant known as anthocyanin. Whatever color your sweet potato is, it is packed with many beneficial nutrients. Try having mashed sweet potatoes as a side dish or making sweet potato toast in place of regular toast.
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BASD Job Opportunities
Parent as Teachers Program - Parent Educator Position Available
Come Drive Bus Us!
Come join the best team in the Lehigh Valley and DRIVE BUS WITH US!! Training Provided! $19.42 per hour to start. 20 hours a week + field trips! Call (610) 861-0360 today!
For information on available job opportunities in the BASD please visit our website at http://www.beth.k12.pa.us/.
Events in the Area
ST. LUKE’S SPORTS PERFORMANCE – SUMMER POWER, AGILITY, & SPEED TRAINING AT NITSCHMANN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Dear Parents/Legal Guardians of students heading into 4th through 8th in the 2019-2020 Academic Year,
Sign-up your child NOW for the fastest growing, premiere youth power, agility, and speed programming across the Lehigh Valley! The 6-week programming meant for students on all athletic abilities will be held every Tuesday and Thursday at Nitschmann Middle School from 8:00 am to 9:00 am from June 18th through July 25th. Please see the flyer attached for more details to include BASD transportation form other middle schools, BASD student pricing, and receipt of a St. Luke’s Strong complimentary shirt!
Aside from this off-site training held in partnership with BASD, St. Luke’s is also offering 3-month summer memberships from June through August for $180 featuring power, agility, and speed programming at our Bethlehem Fitness & Sports Performance Center (77 S. Commerce Way Bethlehem, PA 18017) on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm along with supplemental strength training on Wednesday mornings from 8:00 am to 9:00 am.
To learn more and register before June 8th, please email robert.mcclarin@sluhn.org along with Freedom High School’s Strength and Conditioning Coach Imad Azar at imad.azar@sluhn.org. We along with our interns are ready to coach, inspire, and build the next generation of confident, strong BASD proud student-athletes.
We are excited to offer the Buy Fresh, Buy Local Fundraiser
June 1, 2019
June 10, 2019
June 15, 2019
June 18, 2019
June 23, 2019
July 15-17, 2019
July 29, 2019 - August 1, 2019
August 13, 2019
Summer Lax Clinic - FREE
Come join Bethlehem City Lacrosse in their 3 Annual Free Summer Lacrosse Clinic. It is a way for girls and and boys to learn the lacrosse basics in a fun atmosphere. They are also looking for some high school players looking for volunteer community service hours. For more information call 610-984-2476, or email Bethlehemcitylax@gmail,com OR
July 22-25, 2019
June 27, 2019
Elite Wrestling Camp at LHS on June 24-28 from 9 am - 2 pm for ages 5-15.
More information on the camp below:
Bethlehem Area Public Library
The Bethlehem Area Public Library offers a world of free resources for students and parents. Check out the website for things to help with schoolwork like online resources including math and language arts lessons, practice SATs, and more, things to borrow like books to bikes to video games to streaming movies, and things to do like programs for children, teens, and adults.
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