The BASD e-News is designed to inform BASD staff, parents, students, and the Bethlehem Community with updated information weekly. We hope you find it informative. If you would like to highlight a student or staff member or an activity at your school please email, Barbara Clymer at bclymer@basdschools.org.
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Please watch this BASD COVID-19 Update | November 13, 2020
Bethlehem Area School District is on the front page of The Washington Post this morning. The article, written by Donna St. George, is titled "A blue print for back-to-school."
The Washington Post article written by Donna St. George is titled online: "Back in School Buildings: One District's Experience in 10 Weeks." Check out the entire article on the link below.
Daily Symptom Monitoring Checklist and Procedures to Follow
We recently asked parents for their feedback in order to assist us in learning what is working in the hybrid model or eClassroom model and what areas we need to improve over the course of the 2nd marking period and the spring semester. View the results of the parent survey by clicking on the link below.
If you have a specific health related question and you are a parent/guardian, please feel free to email Dr. Brannan at kzsikekbrannan@basdschools employees can email Ms. Hall at chall@basdschools.org.
Change to the School Calendar
Tuesday, November 24th
is now a fully online learning day for ALL students.
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Schools are closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
through
Monday, November 30, 2020
Thursdays, November 12, 2020 - The daily announcement from Liberty High School
Congrats to Marvine Elementary School for Winning the National Blue Ribbon Award 2020
Asa Packer Elementary School's Sunshine Cart
Created virtually, the 2020 Freedom High School National Honor Society Induction Ceremony celebrates many juniors and seniors as they achieve this milestone.
Sesame Street: Healthy Habits with Grover
City of Bethlehem Information
Donegan Elementary School on Twitter
BASD Dining Service Info
FREE MEALS - Starting September 21, 2020, the National School Lunch Program will provide at no cost to the Bethlehem Area School District free meals to all students and children residing in Bethlehem ages 18 and under through December 31, 2020. This applies to all meals served in-school and distributed on Mondays. For more information, click here.
This program expires December 31, 2020. Paid, free and reduced eligibility will resume January 1, 2021 and access to meals will be limited to only students enrolled in BASD. Be sure to apply now for free or reduced meal benefits at www.schoolcafe.com or www.compass.state.pa.us. Only one application per household is needed, even if your students attend different BASD schools. If not approved as free/reduced, published lunch prices will be charged.
BASD MiniTHON
BASD mini-THON is a dance marathon that both Liberty and Freedom take part in. Throughout the year schools try to raise money for children with pediatric cancer through the Four Diamonds Fund. The students raise money through donor drives. All donations are much appreciated. Scan the QR code below with your phone camera to donate to our event this year!
The Foundation for the Bethlehem Area School District
One of the purposes of The Foundation for the Bethlehem Area School District is to enhance the learning opportunities for all students. Today we follow along as $11,000 total in grants are awarded to several staff members, whose innovative ideas were chosen to be funded for the 2020-2021 school year.
Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events
Donegan Elementary School on Twitter
Thinking of what to make for dinner?
BASD JOB OPPORTUNITIES
We currently have the following positions available:
Substitute Teacher
Instructional Assistant - Special Education - Long-term Substitute at Lincoln Elementary School
Maintenance Position (Preventive Maintenance in the Facilities Department)
School Bus Drivers
ArtsQuest: Banana Factory Events
LHS Spirit Wear
Northampton Community College
LeaderinMe in Pennsylvania - October Newsletter
PA CareerLink of the Lehigh Valley
Communities in School
Check out this Podcast with Tim Mulligan from Communities in Schools of the Lehigh Valley featuring George White on ConnectED. George reflects on the important qualities of educational leadership in ever changing settings. (This was produced before COVID)
YWCA Events
Nominate a BASD Senior Today...
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lehigh Valley
Umpires needed, join the BUA to stay in the game!
Bethlehem Umpires Association (BUA) is actively taking applications for baseball umpires! Whether you are an experienced umpire, or looking to break into the game as a rookie, we have the appropriate level for you.
We offer a competitive level of play for all levels of experience and the opportunity to umpire throughout the greater Lehigh Valley area. Our organization officiates over 1500+ games for Little League, Travel Teams, Connie Mack, Youth Legion, and LVMSBL (Men’s League’s) from April until November. Our season was impacted with the COVID delay to the start of baseball but we still officiated over 800 games from July to November.
Take your passion for sports and turn it into a part time avocation that will enable you to give back to the community. We accept members starting at 16 and offer education, training and mentorships to improve your skills and obtain higher level games as you gain more experience.
If you are an experienced umpire and you would like to try to get involved in a group we would love to hear from you.
We meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month from February through September, contact us today through our website (www.bethump.org) or email us at bethumpassoc@gmail.com for more information! We look forward to speaking with you soon about umpiring for the BUA.
Bethlehem Area Public Library
Thank you to Coffee RAMA for your visit to the Education Center