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.
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.
Dr. Roy
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BASD Appoints Coordinator of School Safety and Emergency Management, Todd Repsher
Dr. Roy is proud to announce that the Bethlehem Area School District has appointed Todd Repsher as the Coordinator of School Safety and Emergency Management. We welcome Mr. Repsher, former City of Bethlehem Deputy Chief, to the BASD community. Mr. Repsher's office is located at the Education Center. You may contact Mr. Repsher at trepsher@basdschools.org.
Saturday, November 9, 2018 - Parkland vs Freedom Playoff Football Game
The Parkland vs Freedom football game scheduled for tonight has been postponed until tomorrow evening. Join the BASD family on Saturday, November 10, for the Parkland vs Freedom Playoff Football game. There will be something for everyone; football, bands, and great food. Gates open, 6:00 pm pre-game, and 7 pm is kickoff. Go BASD!
2018 Rivalry Week Pep Rally from FREEDOM
Spirit week was in full swing this year at Freedom High School. Check out the highlighted version of the school pep rally from October 26, 2018.
2018 Rivalry Week Pep Rally from LIBERTY
Spirit week was in full swing this year at Liberty High School. Check out the highlighted version of the school pep rally from October 26, 2018.
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Elementary School Halloween Parades 2018
We got footage from 5 schools this year (and a bonus school actually due to the great camera work of Mr. Drey, a 5th-grade teacher at Ft Hill). Take a look at all of our little ghouls and goblins as they paraded Friday, October 26th, 2018.
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Built by Bethlehem at East Hills Middle School
BASD graduates are global leaders in our community. Their accomplishments in public education have kept them in the area and in some cases lead them back to the BASD. We thought it would be interesting to see how many staff members at East Hills Middle School have a Bethlehem background. Here is what we found...
East Hills Middle School Aileen Morgan is a 6th Grade Teacher. Ms. Morgan is #BuiltbyBethlehem. She attended Spring Garden Elementary School and Northeast Middle School. She is a Liberty High School Graduate. She also attended Northampton Area Community College, Moravian College, and Lehigh University.
#BuiltbyBethlehem
East Hills Middle School 6th Grade Teacher Amanda Burkhardt attended Calypso Elementary School and Nitschmann Middle School. She is a Liberty High School Graduate. She is also a Moravian College Graduate.
Ms. Burkhardt's father, William Burkhardt, retired from the Bethlehem Area School in 2005. He was a teacher at Northeast Middle School, Liberty High School, Assistant Principal at Freedom High School, Director of Secondary Education, and Principal of Liberty High School, where he was for 15 years. He also served on the BASD school board for 2 terms. He was also a Liberty High School Graduate. Ms. Burkhardt's mother also was a Liberty High School Graduate.
Ms. Burkhardt's sister, Megan Terry, is a first grade teacher at Buchanan Elementary. She was also "built" by Bethlehem.
A special thank you to Mr. Tannous, Assistant Principal of East Hills, for helping gather our BASD graduates at East Hills and for the talented students who created the BASD Alumni sign.
We are #BASDproud of all the East Hills Middle School staff.
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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.
BASD District Insider
Full STEM Ahead - Why do leaves change their color?
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics....in the BASD we nurture it all...and all with some of the finest, most committed teachers in Pennsylvania. Full STEM Ahead is a series put out by the BASD, which focuses on new topics for our younger students exploring STEM ideas, presented by some of our finest teachers.
In today's video, LHS teachers Mr. Andreucci and Mr. Little combine efforts to show you why leaves change their color and do a little experiment to show you how a plant's green leaf really can show you all of the colors.
BASD Blog News
PA Department of Education’s ‘Schools that Teach Tour’ Visits Broughal and Marvine Schools. To view more information on Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Pedro Rivera's visit, view the link below.
To see more exciting news posted on the BASD Blog, visit the BASD Blog link below
THE FOUNDATION FOR THE BETHLEHEM AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT INFORMATION
Save the Date - The Foundation for the BASD will have their Dinner Celebration this year on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 5:30 pm at the Sands Event Center.
BASD MiniTHON Events
Raffle for February 10, 2019
BAVTS INFORMATION
BAVTS Culinary class visited NCC's Culinary Program. They were treated to a 3-course lunch, given a tour and presentation by the NCC Admissions representatives and NCC Culinary Arts Director, Chef Francine Marz. They also had the opportunity to participate in the Vollrath Experience. Vollrath is a national foodservice equipment company, presented to us about induction cooking as well as the various pieces of foodservice equipment that they manufacture.
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
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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
BASD Health Matters Monthly #1
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 - L:
Lentils: Lentils are high in protein, fiber, folate, iron, potassium, and antioxidants. Lentils are known to help fight anemia, reduce inflammation, and lower cholesterol levels. When compared to other carbohydrates, lentils cause blood sugar to spike less quickly. Plus, lentils have more protein compared to beef. Try adding lentils to soup or stir fry.
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BASD Job Opportunities
Want a corner office with at view? Get paid to travel? Drive a $100k company vehicle?
Come drive bus with us!! Will train. $19.01/hour to start.
Please call the BASD Transportation office at 610.861.0360.
For information on available job opportunities in the BASD please visit our website at http://www.beth.k12.pa.us/.
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Events in the Area
National Museum of Industrial History
Freedom Field Hockey Fundraiser at Freefall
Freedom Field Hockey is having a Freefall Fundraiser now through November 30, 2018. The cost is $10 for one hour of jumping. Freefall is located at 2800 Baglyos Circle, Bethlehem. To order a ticket for the fundraiser email fhsfieldhockey@gmail.com. For more info on Freefall, visit their website at www.freefalltrampolinepark.com.
November 8, 2018 and November 10, 2018
November 9, 2018
November 13, 2018
The annual induction of new members of the Freedom High School Chapter of the National Honor Society will take place on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, in the Auditorium at 6:30 PM. This year, the keynote address will be delivered by CDR Michael Pocalyko '72, USN (Ret.), Chairman and CEO of five international corporations and a best-selling author. Please join us to recognize the achievements of our 73 inductees at the ceremony as well as the reception afterward. The current members of NHS will be contributing snacks and beverages to welcome our inductees. Please join us.
November 18, 2018
December 1, 2018
December 7, 2018
December 8, 2018
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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