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.
Wishing you a great 2018-2019 School Year.
Dr. Roy
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CONGRATULATIONS EAST HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND AND BAND FRONT
It is our pleasure to announce that the East Hills Middle School Band and Band Front has been accepted into the 2019 6abc Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade! This is not only an exciting event to be a part of but it is particularly special this time because it is the 100th Anniversary of the parade! Congratulations! We are #BASDproud of you!
The "Tastes and Tunes" event was held on October 7, 2018, sponsored by the Bethlehem Rotary at Moravian College
Nearly 100 student musicians from the @bethlehemareasd performed at the “Tastes & Tunes” event, sponsored by the Bethlehem Rotary Club. All proceeds from this event benefitted BASD through their Foundation, with proceeds going directly toward purchasing musical instruments for students in the district
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BASD COMMUNICATION INFORMATION
Built by Bethlehem – Freedom Football Graduates
BASD graduates are global leaders in our community. Their accomplishments through public education in both academics and athletics have led them to some prestigious colleges and universities. We thought it would be interesting to see where some recent Freedom graduate football players are now AND what we found is yes, they are playing football in their colleges/universities. We are #BASDproud to announce …
John Callahan, attended Spring Garden, East Hills, and is a Freedom 2015 Graduate. John is attending Amherst College. He is majoring in Economics. John worked on his internships in Market Research at Newmark Knight Frank. He is number 42 on the Amherst College football team.
John Deely is a 2015 Freedom High School Graduate. John is attending the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge Massachusetts. He is majoring in Chemical Engineering. His internships include L’Oréal - Process Engineer, MIT Jensen Lab - Continuous Flow Systems Researcher, and MIT Reacting Gas Dynamics Lab - Materials Researcher. John is number 55 on the MIT football team.
Jonah Gundrum is a 2016 Freedom Graduate. He is attending Johns Hopkins. Jonah’s major is economics with a minor in financial economics. He completed his internship at AblePay Health and at Merck.
Kylon Pretty attended Farmersville, East Hills and is a 2015 Freedom High School Graduate. He is currently attending Franklin and Marshall. He is an Economics Major, and English minor. Kylon holds a GPA of 3.1. He completed an internship with Bullman Capital Co.
Brady Hornbaker attended Governor Wolf, East Hills and is a 2017 Freedom High School Graduate. He is currently attending Moravian College. Brady is majoring in Sociology, Law and Society. Brady is number 20 on the Moravian football team.
Jacoby Robert Philip Young is attending Columbia University. He is a Political Science and Business Management Major. He interned this past summer for the office of the CEO at Zeta Global and the past summer in NYC. His GPA is 3.3. He is number 14 on the Columbia University football team. He is a Freedom 2015 graduate who additionally attended Farmersville Elementary School and East Hills Middle School.
Tijir Bleam is graduate of Donegan, Broughal and Freedom High School class of 2018. He is currently attending Moravian College. His major is Sports Management.
Joe Young is attending Harvard University. He is undecided about a major at this time. He currently has a 4.0 GPA. He is number 22 on the Harvard University football team. He is a Freedom 2017 graduate who also attended Farmersville Elementary School and East Hills Middle School.
A special Thank You to Coach Roeder for all your dedication and support to these young men. You are an excellent coach, mentor, teacher, and friend to these students. Thank you to the entire football coaching staff for all you do for the students of BASD, past, present, and future.
We are #BASDproud of the Freedom Football team who are Built by Bethlehem.
GREAT JOB NITSCHMANN
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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 - October 2018
The BASD District Insider is a full half hour dedicated to all things Bethlehem Area School District. In this edition, we take a look at our some events that capped off the last school year, some incredible elementary schools, a Q & A with our youngest reporter, and much, much more.
This month's host is Mikela Ortwein from Freedom High School.
National Principals Month 2018
October is National Principals Month. Take a moment to celebrate the leaders of our schools in the Bethlehem Area School District.
BASD Blog News
Donegan Elementary School - Built by Bethlehem
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
The Foundation for the BASD - Grand Awarding 2018 - View the video below to see the reactions of BASD teachers as they receive the news that they are the winners of the grants through the Foundation for the BASD.
BASD MiniTHON Events
Raffle for February 10, 2019
BAVTS INFORMATION
"Tastes & Tunes" Event on October 7, 2018
BAVTS students from the Culinary Arts and Baking areas prepared "Tastes" for the “Tastes & Tunes” event, sponsored by the Bethlehem Rotary Club. All proceeds from this event benefitted BASD through the Foundation for the BASD, with proceeds going directly toward purchasing musical instruments for students in the district. Thank you BAVTS!
COLLEGES, COMMUNITY COLLEGES, AND UNIVERSITIES INFORMATION
Moravian College
Lehigh University
October 23, 2018 - Lehigh University College of Education Fall Information Session from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Iacocca Hall, Wood Dining Hall
This is an excellent opportunity for you to meet with Lehigh College of Ed faculty and ask questions about our degree programs, admissions, financial aid, and future career in your desired field. Courses are held during the evening to accommodate busy schedules and working professionals. We also offer a host of online courses that allows those from a distance to enroll as students. The College of Education has partnered with your district to offer tuition scholarships to eligible district employees. This scholarship covers the difference between Lehigh's tuition and the state rate. Let us know you are attending: https://ed.lehigh.edu/forms/2018-information-session-registration
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
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
On average 25% of women report catching their Breast Cancer early with home breast exams. For more information on self breast exams please visit one of the following links provided below.
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Healthy Tips from Michelle Martucci, RD, LDN
Dietitian for Bethlehem Area School District
The ABC Tips - Gs:
Garlic: Garlic contains a high amount of antioxidants, which helps protect the body against free radical damage (associated with cancer and other diseases). When crushing or chopping garlic, the strong smell comes from the sulfur compound allicin. Research has shown allicin can help boost your immune system, lower cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure, and prevent cancer. However, it is still undetermined how much garlic you will need to consume to reap its benefits. Garlic goes great with most savory dishes, so try adding garlic to your pizza or pasta dishes.
Grapes: Grapes contain antioxidants that help repair damaged cells. Grapes also have phytochemicals, known as resveratrol, which have been known to be cardio-protective, help improve your memory, and reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) levels. When purchasing grapes, to tell the sweetness look at the color of the grape. The darker the color means it is more sweet than pale colored grapes. Try adding grapes into your chicken salad or eat them plain for a snack.
Greek yogurt: Greek yogurt is essentially yogurt that is strained to remove the liquid part (whey). This creates the thick and creamy texture Greek yogurt is known for. By removing the whey, you are left with more protein and probiotics packed in your Greek yogurt. Just because Greek yogurt is a superfood doesn’t mean it has no downsides. Next time you purchase Greek yogurt look at the label before buying. A full-fat version has about double the fat compared to a low-fat or non-fat Greek yogurt. Also look out for added sugars, which are added for extra sweetness. Try opting for a plain non-fat Greek yogurt and adding fresh berries on top to “sweeten” your yogurt.
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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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BASD Free Preschool Program
Freedom High School offers a free preschool programs for parents who live in the Bethlehem Area School District. The program has a few open spots that it would like to fill. The program runs Tuesday through Friday from 9:15-12:15. If you are interested, know anyone who may be, or would like more information please contact Teresa Fox 610-867-5843 ext.53403 or email her at tfox@basdschools.org.
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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.
October 25, 2018
Friday, October 26, 2018 - FHS Bonfire
November 5, 2018
November 9, 2018
November 18, 2018
December 7, 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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