BASD Media

To visit the BASD Blog click here

DISTRICT INSIDER – MARCH EDITION

RCN – Tuesday and Sunday at 6pm on Channel 4 and 1004HD

SERVICE ELECTRIC – Debut THIS Friday at 5pm on Channel 50 and 550HD

.

WEEKLY NUTRITION and FITNESS TIPS

By: Michelle Martucci RD, LDN

Healthy tip:

Ginger can help to relieve gastrointestinal irritation, stimulate saliva and bile production and suppress gastric contractions and movement of food and fluids through the GI tract. During cold weather, drinking ginger tea is good way to keep warm. It is diaphoretic, which means that it promotes sweating, working to warm the body from within. As such, in the wake of a cold, ginger tea is particularly useful.

.

Keeping your heart healthy with better oral care

Claiming around 610,000 lives each year, heart disease is the No. 1 killer of both men and women in the U.S.1 Did you know that research has found a link between this deadly disease and the health of your gums?

Having gum disease increases the risk of a first heart attack by 28%, according to a 2016 study by the Karolinska University Hospital in Sweden.2

“Although the findings indicate a strong link between gum disease and heart disease, it’s still unclear whether one actually causes the other,” says the American Heart Association. The two conditions have some of the same risk factors, including smoking, poor nutrition and diabetes. Researchers believe that inflammation caused by periodontal disease may be responsible for the connection.3

Prevention is the best medicine

Regular healthy habits can lower your risk of both gum disease and heart disease. And, if you already have one or both of these conditions, these strategies can help reduce their impact:

• Brush and floss regularly. To remove plaque-forming bacteria, brush for at least two minutes, twice a day, and don’t skip the floss.

• Choose a healthy diet, rich in essential nutrients (especially vitamins A and C). Reduce or eliminate sugar and starches.

• Avoid cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. These habits can destroy your gums and increase your chance of heart disease.

This message is courtesy of Delta Dental

.

Nitschmann Students practicing for their Wizard of Oz Jr. Performance this weekend

.

BASD Employees: Get fit with First Strides Walk/Run Program for Women, Special rate for BASD Employees $40!

Do you sometimes imagine yourself fit and strong, striding comfortably down the road during an easy workout or a 5-K race? This gradual 12-week program will help you comfortably progress from the couch to walking, jogging or running at a pace that’s right for you. Weekly workshops include a group walk/run and presentations of various topics: buying proper walk/run shoes, training principals, injury prevention, motivation, nutrition and much more. Spring session begins Thursday,March 23rd at Hanover Township Community Center. We meet every Thursday from 6:00-7:15 March 23rd – June 8th. Sign up in February for $40. The price increases to $50 in March. Applications available online at: www.hanovercommunitycenter.com Questions? Email Joi Deibler at jdeibler@basdschools.org.

.

Asa Packer Elementary School Staff

East Hills Students Preparing for Shrek Performance

March 2 and March 4, 2017 – Come to Iowa and enjoy Northeast Middle School Theatre Company’s production of Music Man Jr.!

Our story is set in July 1912, when a traveling salesman, “Professor” Harold Hill, arrives in River City, Iowa. Intrigued by the challenge of swindling the famously stubborn natives of Iowa, Hill convinces the townspeople of River City to buy instruments and uniforms for their youngsters in order to save them from getting into trouble. As the story unfolds, chaos ensues as Hill’s credentials are questioned by Marian Paroo, Mayor Shinn, and others. As Hill begins to develop feelings for Marian, he faces a difficult decision about leaving town.

Remember the classic songs from this musical…Ya Got Trouble? Shipoopi? ‘Til There Was You? Wells Fargo Wagon? These and many more will be performed by our talented students!

NE’s performances, held in our auditorium, are Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 7 PM and Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 3 PM…admission is $5. Come out and enjoy the students who make us NORTHEAST PROUD!

.

Saturday, March 25, 2017 – NCC 16th Annual Spring Scholastic Chess Championship

Northampton Community College will hold the Horizons for Youth 16th Annual Spring Youth Scholastic Chess Championship on Saturday, March 25, 2017, at the College Center, 2nd Floor. Rated/Non-Rated sections available. Pre-registration, for a $5 discount, ENDS THURSDAY, March 23.

On site registration will be available the day of the Tournament between 8-9 AM at a cost of $39. Register at: https://lifelearn.northampton.edu/modules/shop/index.html?action=section&OfferingID=671&SectionID=20429. Contact Emily Cortez at 610-861-4120 or youthinfo@northampton.edu for more information.

Friday, April 7, 2017 – East Hills Science Fun Night

East Hills Middle School will host the fifth annual SCIENCE FUN NIGHT (SFN) on April 7th from 5:30 – 8:30 PM. SFN is a free, family-oriented event open to all members of the community. See live animals, make slime, learn to code with ozobots, explore forensics with the Bethlehem Police Department, sample ice cream made with the famous liquid nitrogen, and much more. Light refreshments will be available for purchase. For more information,

please contact Tom Tancin at ttancin@basdschools.org.

2017 Cops ‘n’ Kids Eleventh Annual Celebration of Reading … and the Arts and Sciences – April 22, 2017 – Students Needed to Perform

With the help of our entire community, the award-winning Cops ‘n’ Kids Children’s Literacy Program has reached a remarkable milestone, distributing more than 760,000 free books thus far. To celebrate this accomplishment, and the children of our community, we invite you to join us (rain or shine) for a day of food, fun, family, crafts, entertainment, laughter—and, of course, literacy. If you are interested in having your students perform, please contact Tammy Giampapa at tgiampapa@basdschools.org for more information. Please mark your calendars—and thank you for helping us to “connect kids and community through literacy.”

.

Fountain Hill Staff – scarves made by Principal Lisa Lynch

Baseball Umpires Needed

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) from April until 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. The BUA has over 1500 games that we need to cover each season and we are always looking for new and experienced officials to add to our officiating team. We meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month from January through November, 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.

.

.

Donegan Elementary School Staff in the Community Volunteering

Northeast Bethlehem Youth Sports Association Baseball Signups

Northeast Bethlehem Youth Sports Association is pleased to announce Spring Baseball and Softball Registration Information is now available. Please visit the league website: sports.bluesombrero.com/nell for all the details! Programs are available for boys ages 5 – 16 residing or attending school within the NELL territory and girls ages 5 -20 residing in the 18017 or 18018 zip codes. Questions may be directed to nellbaseballsoftball@gmail.com

.