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Mission…“To enable ALL students to succeed in a changing world.”…Mission Vision…“Learning and achievement for ALL students.”…Vision Values…“To treat ALL of our students as we would want our own child(ren) to be treated”…Values Goals…“To provide a safe school climate that promotes learning for ALL students.”…Goals “To provide collaborative opportunities for ALL students and staff.” “To utilize best practice teaching strategies that will allow for the success of ALL students.” “To provide appropriate academic and social interventions for ALL students.” BASH Week In Review October 16, 2015 *Please be sure to view our “Additional Enclosures” in the BASH Week In Review e-newsletter mailing for important documents supplementing the BASH Week In Review! Intruder Response Drill (Wednesday 10-14-15): We successfully conducted our second intruder response drill of this 2015/2016 school year on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at approximately 2:00PM. We once again followed the security procedures in our emergency binders. The key components to a successful drill are to have the students and staff out of sight and silent during the drill. A new component used this year is the Run, Hide, Fight protocol. As part of the protocol, certain sections of the building would typically be evacuating (running) from the building to a designated area outside of the school; however, we focused specifically on the HIDE portion of the RUN-HIDE-FIGHT protocol. Parents, guardians, and students were notified in advance of this drill so that we could focus on the goal of practicing our safety procedures. We did not want to scare anyone by having them believe it was an actual situation taking place. Please contact me with any questions you may have. Test of Emergency Contact System: On October 19, 2015 at approximately 7:00 p.m., a test message (phone & e-mail) will be sent to all registered parents/guardians through our emergency contact system. This system is used for emergency messages such as school cancellations. If you fail to receive this message on October 19 or need to revise your information, please contact your child’s school office. Rotary Youth Exchange: Rotary District 7430 is currently seeking candidates for the Youth Exchange Program for 2016-17. Every Year about 8,000 students are trained by Rotary International and ESSEX volunteers to be unofficial ambassadors of their community and country. Please see flyer under this week’s additional enclosures for more information. Unity Walk: This year is the 12 th anniversary of the Unity Walk (see flyer in previous week’s additional enclosures/10-2-15 Week In Review – 5 th Edition) provided below is some important information concerning the walk:
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Mission…“To enable ALL students to succeed in a changing world.”…Mission
Vision…“Learning and achievement for ALL students.”…Vision
Values…“To treat ALL of our students as we would want our own child(ren) to be treated”…Values Goals…“To provide a safe school climate that promotes learning for ALL students.”…Goals
“To provide collaborative opportunities for ALL students and staff.” “To utilize best practice teaching strategies that will allow for the success of ALL students.” “To provide appropriate academic and social interventions for ALL students.”
BASH Week In Review October 16, 2015
*Please be sure to view our “Additional Enclosures” in the BASH Week In Review e-newsletter mailing for
important documents supplementing the BASH Week In Review!
Intruder Response Drill (Wednesday 10-14-15):
We successfully conducted our second intruder response drill of this 2015/2016 school year on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at approximately 2:00PM. We once again followed the security procedures in our emergency binders.
The key components to a successful drill are to have the students and staff out of sight and silent during the drill. A new component used this year is the Run, Hide, Fight protocol. As part of the protocol, certain sections of the building would typically be evacuating (running) from the building to a designated area outside of the school; however, we focused specifically on the HIDE portion of the RUN-HIDE-FIGHT protocol.
Parents, guardians, and students were notified in advance of this drill so that we could focus on the goal of practicing our safety procedures. We did not want to scare anyone by having them believe it was an actual situation taking place.
Please contact me with any questions you may have.
Test of Emergency Contact System:
On October 19, 2015 at approximately 7:00 p.m., a test message (phone & e-mail) will be sent to all registered
parents/guardians through our emergency contact system. This system is used for emergency messages such as
school cancellations. If you fail to receive this message on October 19 or need to revise your information, please
contact your child’s school office.
Rotary Youth Exchange:
Rotary District 7430 is currently seeking candidates for the Youth Exchange Program for 2016-17. Every Year about
8,000 students are trained by Rotary International and ESSEX volunteers to be unofficial ambassadors of their
community and country. Please see flyer under this week’s additional enclosures for more information.
Unity Walk:
This year is the 12th anniversary of the Unity Walk (see flyer in previous week’s additional enclosures/10-2-15 Week
In Review – 5th Edition) provided below is some important information concerning the walk:
Mission…“To enable ALL students to succeed in a changing world.”…Mission
Vision…“Learning and achievement for ALL students.”…Vision
Values…“To treat ALL of our students as we would want our own child(ren) to be treated”…Values Goals…“To provide a safe school climate that promotes learning for ALL students.”…Goals
“To provide collaborative opportunities for ALL students and staff.” “To utilize best practice teaching strategies that will allow for the success of ALL students.” “To provide appropriate academic and social interventions for ALL students.”
It will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 2:00PM. It will begin in Boyertown Community Park. You will
be able to park at Junior High West. (Donations will be accepted.)
It is now part of the Boyertown Fall Festival. The festival has activities running from 11:00AM-6:00PM.
You can organize a walking team to win money for your favorite charity. Each walking team with 5 people or
more will be put into a drawing. Eight teams will be drawn with the charity receiving a contribution of $100.
This is an opportunity to show what a great community Boyertown is. Please join us and many others at the walk to
demonstrate our appreciation for diversity and desire for acceptance for all.
BECOME A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER GUEST TEACHER TRAINING:
January 20 & 21, 2016
The Berks County Intermediate Unit 14 is offering a Guest Teacher Training Program for individuals with a bachelor’s degree
(in any content area) who are interested in serving as substitute teachers. The training program will enable participants to
substitute in any of the 18 participating school entities within Berks County.
Deadline to register is November 13, 2015.
For complete information, visit www.berksiu.org/guestteacher.
BCTC Open Houses:
The Berks Career & Technology Center (BCTC) is hosting an open house on 10-12-15 at their East Campus in Oley
and 10-22-15 at their West Campus in Leesport.
Please see flyer under this week’s additional enclosures for more details.
Makin’ Bear Tracks 5K Run 1 Mile Walk & Kids Fun Run:
Come support the BASH Running Boosters in their annual fundraising event that benefits all the track teams: Cross
country, winter track, and track and field. The 5k is going to be held on October 24, 2015 at JHE. Registration begins
at 7:00AM. Please access the registration form in this week’s additional enclosures.
Poster Design Contest:
Create a design to illustrate one of messages provided on the registration form (see enclosed registration flyer & rules
flyer in previous week’s additional enclosures/10-2-15 Week In Review – 5th Edition) from the BASD responses to
the PA Youth Survey. Selected designs will be used on positive-messaging posters throughout BASD schools and in
Mission…“To enable ALL students to succeed in a changing world.”…Mission
Vision…“Learning and achievement for ALL students.”…Vision
Values…“To treat ALL of our students as we would want our own child(ren) to be treated”…Values Goals…“To provide a safe school climate that promotes learning for ALL students.”…Goals
“To provide collaborative opportunities for ALL students and staff.” “To utilize best practice teaching strategies that will allow for the success of ALL students.” “To provide appropriate academic and social interventions for ALL students.”
the community. The contest was developed by the PAYS Task Force members in collaboration with the Wellness
Council of Boyertown.
2014/2015 School Year Yearbooks:
Yearbooks will be available for pick up in the art lobby on Tuesday, November 24, 2015.
Post Prom 2016 Fundraising Information:
Please click http://www.boyertownasd.org/Page/2460 which will allow for you to access various information relative
to post prom 2016 including fundraising flyers and information regarding post prom 2016 fundraising efforts. Please
support post prom 2016 with their fundraising efforts as they strive to provide a post prom evening that is safe and fun
for our students.
Fall Class Schedule:
Studio B is offering several fine arts opportunities. See the flyer in previous week’s additional enclosures/10-2-15
Week In Review – 5th Edition) for more details.
BASH Hosting Blood Drive:
BASH will be hosting a Blood Drive with Miller-Keystone Blood Center on Thursday Nov 19, 2015. Sign-ups for the
blood drive will be held on Thursday November 12th & Friday November 13th with a goal of collecting 96 units.
BASH students may participate if they meet the following criteria:
1. 17 years of age or older
2. Weigh a minimum of 110 pounds
3. Symptom-free from cold, flu, or sore throat for at least 48 hrs. before donating
4. No piercings or tattoos procedure(s) on or after Nov. 19, 2014
More Information on donating blood can be accessed at http://www.giveapint.org/information/donate_eligibility.php
or calling Donor Resources at 610-926-6060. Students are not required to have written parent permission to donate
blood. If your child qualifies and you have any questions or concerns, please contact the BASH nurses' office at 610-
473-3670.
Parents & Students of BASH and Bear Creek:
Mission…“To enable ALL students to succeed in a changing world.”…Mission
Vision…“Learning and achievement for ALL students.”…Vision
Values…“To treat ALL of our students as we would want our own child(ren) to be treated”…Values Goals…“To provide a safe school climate that promotes learning for ALL students.”…Goals
“To provide collaborative opportunities for ALL students and staff.” “To utilize best practice teaching strategies that will allow for the success of ALL students.” “To provide appropriate academic and social interventions for ALL students.”
The web address to the group purchase site is:
https://websales.skibearcreek.com/e-commerce/grplogin2.aspx
To log into the account, each group member will need the club name and password that are listed below:
CLUB NAME: WS7
PASSWORD: 16BOYER
*Please note: The club name and passwords should all be capitalized for the login to work.
BASH Week-To-Week Review:
BASH Calendar of Events Reminder…
Please remember to click http://www.boyertownasd.org/Page/10 which will allow for you to access BASH calendar
of events directly from our BASH website.
BASH Information…
Click http://www.boyertownasd.org/domain/106 to sign-up for HAC (Home Access Center) Home Access Center!
Click http://www.boyertownasd.org/Domain/8 to view the following Calendars...
BASD Comprehensive Calendar
2015/2016 SY BASD School Calendar
2015/2016 SY Secondary Day Number Calendar (BASH-JHW-JHE)
2015/2016 SY BCTC School Calendar
Additionally, BASH maintains an extensive calendar on its website. By clicking
http://www.boyertownasd.org/Domain/8 you can access this calendar by just going to the left side of the homepage
to “View Calendar” and click!
Recent Mailings... Click http://www.boyertownasd.org/Page/1269 to access information on letters from the principal’s desk
Mission…“To enable ALL students to succeed in a changing world.”…Mission
Vision…“Learning and achievement for ALL students.”…Vision
Values…“To treat ALL of our students as we would want our own child(ren) to be treated”…Values Goals…“To provide a safe school climate that promotes learning for ALL students.”…Goals
“To provide collaborative opportunities for ALL students and staff.” “To utilize best practice teaching strategies that will allow for the success of ALL students.” “To provide appropriate academic and social interventions for ALL students.”
BASH School Counseling Department Information...
Class of 2016 Parents and Students: Please sign up for text messages from the School Counseling Office by clicking
on the link below and following the directions on that link. Counselors will be sending text messages out throughout
the year regarding important information for the Class of 2016.
http://pdfs.remind.com/invite?alternate_phone_number=%28484%29+334-
4496&class_code=boy16&class_name=Class+of+2016&phone_number=81010&sms_supported=true&user_signatur
e=B.+Shive
Click http://www.boyertownasd.org/domain/126 to access the BASH School Counseling Homepage!
Click http://www.boyertownasd.org/Page/1335 to access information on kids promise support groups at BASH!
College/Career Information!
Click http://www.boyertownasd.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=86 to access information relative to BASH Career
Portfolio Graduation Requirement information for all senior, junior & sophomore students!
BASH Health Suite (Nurse): Click http://www.boyertownasd.org/domain/919 to access the BASH Health (Nurse's) suite homepage!
BASH Library:
Click http://www.boyertownasd.org/domain/125 to access the BASH Library homepage!
Click http://www.boyertownasd.org/Page/1300 to access the BASH new library hours!
BASH 1:1 Laptop Initiative Information:
Click http://www.boyertownasd.org/Domain/1224
BASH BYOT (Bring Your Own Technology):
Click http://www.boyertownasd.org//site/Default.aspx?PageID=577 to access information for BASD/BASH BYOT!
BASH Concurrent Enrollment:
Click http://www.boyertownasd.org/domain/97 to access information on an inexpensive way to earn college credits
while still in high school!
Mission…“To enable ALL students to succeed in a changing world.”…Mission
Vision…“Learning and achievement for ALL students.”…Vision
Values…“To treat ALL of our students as we would want our own child(ren) to be treated”…Values Goals…“To provide a safe school climate that promotes learning for ALL students.”…Goals
“To provide collaborative opportunities for ALL students and staff.” “To utilize best practice teaching strategies that will allow for the success of ALL students.” “To provide appropriate academic and social interventions for ALL students.”
BASH No Place For Hate Information...
Click http://www.boyertownasd.org/domain/247 to access information relative to BASD/BASH No Place For Hate!
BASH Athletic Department Information... Due to changes in our scheduling programs and procedures, our most current schedules can be found at:
www.schedulestar.com
Click http://www.highschoolsports.net/. to get sports event postponement/cancellation alerts via e-mail or text for all
Boyertown schools! In the top banner, type the school you want to find. After choosing a school, look on the right-
hand side of the screen for the “Fans: Login” button. Follow the procedures given to register for the alerts.
Click http://www.boyertownasd.org//cms/module/selectsurvey/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=132 to sign up for the "BASD
Athletics” Listserv!
BASH Cafeteria: Click http://www.boyertownasd.org/domain/40 to access information relative to online lunch payment service!
*Please be advised Boyertown Area School District Food Service Department will never contact you by phone and
request you to place money on a student lunch account by giving your credit card information.
BASH Continuing Education Information...
Click http://www.boyertownasd.org/domain/46 to access BASD continuing education class/course offerings!
BASH Departmental Information...
RELA (Reading/Language Arts – English)! N/A
Math! N/A
Science! N/A
Social Studies! N/A
World Languages! N/A
Related Studies (Music, Art, Business Ed., Tech. Ed., HPE FCS, NJROTC! N/A
Learning Support (Special Education)! N/A
Mission…“To enable ALL students to succeed in a changing world.”…Mission
Vision…“Learning and achievement for ALL students.”…Vision
Values…“To treat ALL of our students as we would want our own child(ren) to be treated”…Values Goals…“To provide a safe school climate that promotes learning for ALL students.”…Goals
“To provide collaborative opportunities for ALL students and staff.” “To utilize best practice teaching strategies that will allow for the success of ALL students.” “To provide appropriate academic and social interventions for ALL students.”
Gifted Education! N/A
School Counseling N/A
BASD Central Office Information: N/A
Miscellaneous…
N/A
BASH Class Information (Seniors/Juniors/Sophomores)... Click http://www.boyertownasd.org/domain/102 to access information relative to class of 2016, 2017, & 2018.
Class of 2016!
OCTOBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
To keep up to date on the Class of 2016 activities, events, and class trip information, students and parents should
join the Class of 2016 Remind 101. To join, text @BASH2016 to (484)652-8782.
On Friday, October 2nd, the senior class of 2016 had a fundraising meeting, so parents please help your children
sell, sell, sell!
All seniors going on the class trip will have their third payment due November 2nd through November 13th, 2015.
This payment consists of $350.00.
BASH Post Prom Information:
PLEASE NOTE: For the remainder of the year, meetings will be the second Monday of every month from 7:30-8:30
p.m. in the BASH Cafeteria.
Here is a list of meeting dates for the year…
Nov. 9th - Dec. 14th - Jan. 11th - Feb. 8th - March 14th - April 11th - May 9th
Follow us on Facebook, BASH Post Prom 2016, and on Twitter, @BASHPostProm16, for updates and information as
well!
Mission…“To enable ALL students to succeed in a changing world.”…Mission
Vision…“Learning and achievement for ALL students.”…Vision
Values…“To treat ALL of our students as we would want our own child(ren) to be treated”…Values Goals…“To provide a safe school climate that promotes learning for ALL students.”…Goals
“To provide collaborative opportunities for ALL students and staff.” “To utilize best practice teaching strategies that will allow for the success of ALL students.” “To provide appropriate academic and social interventions for ALL students.”
IMPORTANT: UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS
October 18, 2015: Designer Bag Bingo at St. Francis Academy in Bally - Tickets $25 - Doors Open at 11:30 a.m. and
Bingo Starts at 1 p.m.
Designer Bag Sponsorships: Contact Lori Weber - [email protected]
For Tickets: Contact Michelle Carlier - [email protected]
First Come, First Served - ONLY 200 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD
October 20: Boscov's "Friends Helping Friends" Fundraiser - $5 each (Shopping Day October 20, 2015 from 3-10
p.m.) *
November 21, 2015: Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser in Pottstown - 8-10 a.m. *
* More information will be sent home with your children this week. If questions please email [email protected]
for more information.
Stay tuned for additional fundraisers!
It is important that everyone this information to all senior and junior parents, friends, family or community members
you may know that are interested in helping with the 2016 Post Prom and help us spread the word! We need as many
volunteers as possible to help make this event a success!
We look forward to working with you as we all dedicate time to help create a fun, safe environment for the Class of
2016 following their senior prom!
2016 POST PROM OFFICERS:
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the officers listed below:
Co-President: Sheri Waldman - [email protected] Co-President: Michelle Carlier - [email protected]
Vice President: Louise Tulio - [email protected] Secretary: Andrea Elsier - [email protected]
Treasurer: Christine Cirullo - [email protected] Social Media: Skye Tulio - [email protected]
Parent/Staff Rep.: Pam DeMartino - [email protected]
Mission…“To enable ALL students to succeed in a changing world.”…Mission
Vision…“Learning and achievement for ALL students.”…Vision
Values…“To treat ALL of our students as we would want our own child(ren) to be treated”…Values Goals…“To provide a safe school climate that promotes learning for ALL students.”…Goals
“To provide collaborative opportunities for ALL students and staff.” “To utilize best practice teaching strategies that will allow for the success of ALL students.” “To provide appropriate academic and social interventions for ALL students.”
Class of 2017! N/A
Class of 2018! N/A
BASH Club Information...
N/A
Planetarium Information...
September…See the attachments from Mr. Peter Detterline, planetarium director. There are some exciting events
happening in our planetarium. Admission to the planetarium is $4 for adults and $2.50 for students and children. The
planetarium is located in the back of the building at the Junior High East Center on Route 73. For more information
call director Peter Detterline at 610-473-3906. We hope to see you “under the stars!”
Starwatch OCT 8 @8 PM
A Starwatch is slated for October 8th at 8PM at the Boyertown Planetarium. The program looks at the different sky
events for October including how to use a star map. If the weather is clear, participants will go outside to view the
wonders of the night sky. If it is cloudy there will be an extended planetarium program.
Admission to the planetarium is $4 for adults and $2.50 for students and children. The planetarium is located in the
back of the building at the Junior High East Center on route 73. For more information call director Peter Detterline at
610-473-3906.
Laser Retro OCT 22@7 PM
On October 22nd at 7 PM, the Boyertown Planetarium presents a tribute to the great anthems of the 1980s with
LaseRetro. Astonishing laser art is coupled with upbeat rock and pop songs from one of the most exciting periods in
mainstream music: the ‘80s! With the latest and most advanced programming techniques used to create spectacular
and striking laser effects, LaseRetro will become a favorite with everyone!
Admission to laser shows is $5 for adults, students, and children. The planetarium is located in the back of the
building at the Junior High East Center on route 73. For more information call director Peter Detterline at 610-473-
3906.
Mission…“To enable ALL students to succeed in a changing world.”…Mission
Vision…“Learning and achievement for ALL students.”…Vision
Values…“To treat ALL of our students as we would want our own child(ren) to be treated”…Values Goals…“To provide a safe school climate that promotes learning for ALL students.”…Goals
“To provide collaborative opportunities for ALL students and staff.” “To utilize best practice teaching strategies that will allow for the success of ALL students.” “To provide appropriate academic and social interventions for ALL students.”
Fright Night OCT 23 @ 7 & 8 PM OCT 29@ 7PM OCT 30@ 7 & 8 PM
The Boyertown Planetarium presents a laser light program, Fright Night, on October 23, 29, and 30 at 7 PM. And on
October 23 and 30 at 8 PM. Fright night is a frightfully awesome mix of terrorific tunes! Wild and weird laser images
accompany songs from Black Sabbath, Garbage, The Who and many more! Come enjoy this laser spook-tacular!
Admission to laser shows is $5 for adults, students, and children. The planetarium is located in the back of the
building at the Junior High East Center on route 73. For more information call director Peter Detterline at 610-473-
3906.
Laser Beatles OCT 26@7 PM
The “Fab Four’s” best spanning 6 years becomes the background for dazzling laser-art. All ages and backgrounds will
appreciate this fantasy tribute of music and light to The Beatles and how they helped define a generation. The laser
light show will be presented at the Boyertown Planetarium on October 26 @ 7 PM.
Admission to laser shows is $5 for adults, students, and children. The planetarium is located in the back of the
building at the Junior High East Center on route 73. For more information call director Peter Detterline at 610-473-
3906.
Laser Zeppelin OCT 27@7 PM
Led Zeppelin is proclaimed by many critics to be the progenitors of heavy metal and hard rock, and their
individualistic style reset the standards for many musical genres in the 1960s and ‘70s. Now you can relive the
magical sounds of Led Zeppelin while enjoying a visual treat of custom laser imagery at the Boyertown Planetarium
on October 27 at 7 PM.
Admission to laser shows is $5 for adults, students, and children. The planetarium is located in the back of the
building at the Junior High East Center on route 73. For more information call director Peter Detterline at 610-473-
3906.
BASH Committee Information... N/A
Mission…“To enable ALL students to succeed in a changing world.”…Mission
Vision…“Learning and achievement for ALL students.”…Vision
Values…“To treat ALL of our students as we would want our own child(ren) to be treated”…Values Goals…“To provide a safe school climate that promotes learning for ALL students.”…Goals
“To provide collaborative opportunities for ALL students and staff.” “To utilize best practice teaching strategies that will allow for the success of ALL students.” “To provide appropriate academic and social interventions for ALL students.”
Former BASH Week-In-Review Information…
Vehicle Access To The BASH Campus:
Visitors may NOT utilize the construction entrance off of Montgomery Avenue to access the BASH campus. Visitors
are to continue using the Monroe Street entrance accessible from the Boyertown Borough. Student drop-off and pick-
up can continue to utilize the Madison Avenue entrance from the Boyertown Borough. Drop-off and pick-up will
continue to be at the east entrance of t BASH. Thank you for your cooperation, patience, and flexibility.
Important Parking Information:
For all students who will be purchasing a parking permit—be advised that there have been changes made in our
parking procedures due to the construction project here at BASH. Due to the increase in staff here at the Senior High,
the entire parking lot located directly behind the auditorium (“band lot”) is now for staff parking only. Additionally,
the two-tiered lot adjacent to Monroe Street is for construction contractor parking only. All students are to park in the
new paved lot (old stone lot) located below the “band lot.”
When you purchase and have been issued a parking tag which you MUST display face out, from your rear-view
mirror. The number on the tag is simply a means of identifying your vehicle in the BASH lot, YOU DO NOT HAVE
AN ASSIGNED SPACE. Parking will be on a first come, first served bases. Please be cognizant that parking
locations may change throughout the course of the 2015/2016 school year due to the construction project. If you need
to drive a different vehicle to school it must be registered before school starts for the day. ANY VEHICLE PARKED
IN A STAFF SPACE, NOT DISPLAYING A PARKING PERMIT TAG, OR NOT PROPERLY REGISTERED
WILL BE TICKETED!
As always, you may not share your parking permit with another student unless you are siblings. In that case, both
siblings need to be registered to that permit number. Students who are found to be sharing their permit with an
unregistered student will lose their parking privilege at the discretion of their grade level principal.
Please remember, unpaid parking tickets will become an obligation & loss of privilege.
BASH Photo ID’s:
All BASH students will be required to have their photo ID displayed (we will provide every student with a lanyard)
throughout the school day. Students will need to utilize their photo ID’s while “scanning” in and out of OC, scanning
Mission…“To enable ALL students to succeed in a changing world.”…Mission
Vision…“Learning and achievement for ALL students.”…Vision
Values…“To treat ALL of our students as we would want our own child(ren) to be treated”…Values Goals…“To provide a safe school climate that promotes learning for ALL students.”…Goals
“To provide collaborative opportunities for ALL students and staff.” “To utilize best practice teaching strategies that will allow for the success of ALL students.” “To provide appropriate academic and social interventions for ALL students.”
in and out of off-campus lunch privilege (OCLP), purchasing lunch in the cafeteria etc. Students are required to
present their photo ID upon any BASH staff member’s request. All BASH staff members are identified through
having their photo ID badges displayed at all times.
In-house Open Campus (OC) Versus SH (LGI) Clarification:
We have been receiving some questions regarding Open Campus (OC) privilege opportunity afforded to BASH
students and study hall (typically the LGI) placement. Provided below is information explaining how students may
lose the OC privilege and be placed into a quiet study hall (typically the LGI):
OC privilege
o Students may appropriately use electronic devices, participate in light conversation with their peers,
use available snack vending machines, and have the availability to acquire passes to go to the library or
other authorized building locations
Reasons for student loss of OC privilege resulting in a quiet study hall placement
o A final quarterly grade below a 70% in any one of his/her courses (core content and/or related studies)
as measured from the previous quarter’s final grades (PLEASE NOTE: Initial placement for the
2014/2015 school year is based on current sophomore, junior, and senior students who had a final
course grade of below a 70% in any one of his/her courses from the 2013/2014 SY)
o Non-completion of a financial obligation (e.g. lost book replacement)
o Non-completion of a previously assigned consequence by established due date (e.g. overdue detention)
o Non-completion of career portfolio graduation requirement at the conclusion of the designated school
year
Career Portfolio Graduation Requirement Information:
Continuing this 2015/2016 school year, students will now have placed on his/her report card and transcript, progress
attained on the Career Portfolio Graduation Project requirement. At the conclusion of each quarter and school year,
homeroom teachers/advisors will be required to enter either a “P” (Pass) or an “F” (Fail) for each of the students on
their respective homeroom rosters based on the completion of the requirements for that particular quarter or school
year. The “P” or the “F” will be the result of properly maintaining the records of each of the students assigned to them
as the homeroom teacher/advisor through the notebooks turned into the School Counseling Office.
A student with the expected completed requirements for each of the three years at BASH (10-11-12) will receive the
“P” rating for that particular quarter/year. A student NOT completing the expected requirements for each of the three
years at BASH (10-11-12) will receive the “F” rating for that particular quarter/year. Students receiving an “F” for
Mission…“To enable ALL students to succeed in a changing world.”…Mission
Vision…“Learning and achievement for ALL students.”…Vision
Values…“To treat ALL of our students as we would want our own child(ren) to be treated”…Values Goals…“To provide a safe school climate that promotes learning for ALL students.”…Goals
“To provide collaborative opportunities for ALL students and staff.” “To utilize best practice teaching strategies that will allow for the success of ALL students.” “To provide appropriate academic and social interventions for ALL students.”
either a quarter or year will not have access to BASH privileges until the next subsequent quarter/year report indicates
a “P” for passing.
Please feel free to contact Mrs. Mason (Class of 2017 Grade Level/Assistant Principal) who serves as the
Administrator for the Career Portfolio Graduation Project requirement should you have any additional questions.
Smart Snack Nutrition Standards:
Provided below is information relative to the new USDA standards regarding food & snacks in school which had been
implemented last July 1, 2014.
The standards may be accessed via the following link…
www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/governance/legislation/allfoods.htm
These standards do not relate to evening events at school that serve food (e.g. Fall Festival, sports events, etc.) and do
not relate to classroom celebrations where a student, parent, or staff member brings food for a special event. We do
not need to alter our practices in these areas.
These standards do not relate to food sales or fund raisers that deliver the food products outside of school, and/or on a
non-school day and/or in the evening.
The standards do apply to the following:
Food items that do not meet the standards and are sold at school from midnight through 30 minutes following
the end of the student school day (this would be 3:18PM for BASH)
Schools are limited to approving up to 10(HS only) or 5 (JH and elementary) fund raiser events that sell food
items that do NOT meet standards during the period described above per school year
Each approved event per above can take place for no longer than one week
Provided below is the process that will be utilized for approval of fundraisers at BASH that do NOT meet the
standards…
Request for these types of fundraisers MUST be submitted by September 26, 2014
Each group/club/ organization will be permitted to submit their request for only ONE fundraiser per school
year on a first come first served basis
Mission…“To enable ALL students to succeed in a changing world.”…Mission
Vision…“Learning and achievement for ALL students.”…Vision
Values…“To treat ALL of our students as we would want our own child(ren) to be treated”…Values Goals…“To provide a safe school climate that promotes learning for ALL students.”…Goals
“To provide collaborative opportunities for ALL students and staff.” “To utilize best practice teaching strategies that will allow for the success of ALL students.” “To provide appropriate academic and social interventions for ALL students.”
All internal groups/clubs/ organizations will be given preference for approval
All approvals are completed and returned to the group/club/ organization by the administration
Requests that are incomplete will not be considered
All other fundraisers should be submitted as per past practice.
Should you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact Dr. E. Wayne Foley, Class of 2015 Grade
Level/Assistant Principal
Raptor System Update:
We are pleased to share that all Boyertown Area Schools continue with the Raptor Identification System for this
2015-2016 school year. This system is located in each school office. We will be requiring that all school visitors/
volunteers provide a driver’s license or other government-issued identification card and the visitor/volunteer will be
able to proceed into the school as planned. School staff will swipe the card to determine if the individual is a
registered sex offender. In most cases the system will issue a temporary ID badge to wear during a visit or volunteer
activity. If the system lists any offender information, the principal will intervene and the individual will not be
permitted to enter the school outside of the school office area. Individuals who need to drop off or pick up materials
in the school office will not be required to use the system. This system was identified as a safety improvement by our
District and Building Safety Teams. Through our successful application to the Safe Schools Grant, we obtained
outside funding for all of this equipment. Additional information on the Raptor System can be found on our District
website at http://www.boyertownasd.org/domain/1179. We thank all parents, guardians and visitors in advance for
your cooperation as we implement this new system. We are committed to continuing to provide a safe school
environment for all students, staff and community members.
