BASD e-News April 6, 2018
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THIS IS THE BASD
From our rigorous academics to our award-winning arts programs, to our competitive athletics, the Bethlehem Area School District is like no other in the United States. Come be part of the special place that 14,000 students call home. We always have room for you.
FHS County Band
Congratulations to Alexa Sciarra, Isabelle Jabbour, Cailah Baran, Emily Shingara, Emily Sylvester, Leah Fastenau, Shane Deacon, Morgan Cahill, Josh Coel, Kevin Raneri, Luke George, and Jacky Boyd who represented Freedom at the 3rd annual Northampton County Band Festival held at Easton High School this past Saturday. It was a great concert! Wonderful job Pates!
BASD Mini-THON Upcoming Events
Chaperones Needed for BASD Mini-THON
Bethlehem Area School District Mini-THON is searching for chaperones for our 12-hour dance marathon on April 21st from 9 am to 9 pm at Freedom High School! All BASD parents are welcome- even if your student is in elementary or middle school! Sign up for a 3 hour time slot using this link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f054caaae2ca0f49-main. It is an amazing event to be a part of.
BASD Mini-THON Event
BASD Mini-THON’s 12 hour dance marathon is Saturday April 21st from 9 am to 9 pm at Freedom High School. Over 1,200 high school students from both Freedom and Liberty will stand for 12 hours to support children battling pediatric cancer! If you would like to experience the fun, community hour will be from 1-2 pm. If you would like to donate to our cause, you can use this link https://fourdiamonds.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=1863
BASD Mini-THON Golf Tournament
BASD Mini-THON is hosting a Golf Tournament on Saturday April 14th at 12:00 pm at Whitetail Golf Club in Bath, PA. If you are interested in playing in the tournament or sponsoring a hole, please contact Bella Pompa pompair@basdschools.org
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AAUW-Bethlehem 56th Annual Used Book Sale – Collection Day
AAUW-Bethlehem is collecting new and gently used adult and children’s books, DVDs, and CDs at the Memorial Pool Building, 359 Illick’s Mill Rd. If you have items you would like to donate, please drop them off Mondays through Saturdays, March 28 through April 20 between 9 am and noon. After hours, books may be left in the containers located outside the Memorial Pool Building.
AAUW turns book donations into dollars for college scholarships for high school seniors and women returning to college following an interruption to their education. This year AAUW-Bethlehem will award $25,000 in scholarships.
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BASD Media
BASD Insider March Edition
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 Middle School Theater programs, some incredible elementary schools, and much more.
This month’s host is Anjini Patel from Freedom High School.
Watch the DISTRICT INSIDER, a half hour show dedicated to all things BASD.
RCN 4 and 1004 – Thursdays and Sundays at 6pm
Service Electric 2 and 502 – Tuesday at 4:30
Service Electric 50 and 550 – Thursday at 7:30
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Superintendent’s Moravian Scholarship 2018
Moravian College awarded one Liberty and one Freedom student a tuition-free, four-year education. Congratulations to Angelica Bennett (Liberty) and Jaequan Swint (Freedom) on their exciting opportunity. Best of luck on your next adventure!
Moravian College Events
NORTHAMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE INFORMATION
South Side Arts and Music Festival at the Banana Factory – April 21, 2018
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WEEKLY NUTRITION and FITNESS TIPS
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Healthy Tip from Michelle Martucci, RD, LDN
Dietician for Bethlehem Area School District
Leave your child healthy, fun notes in their lunch box, or give them a fun fact about a healthy food you put in their lunch.
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BASD Job Opportunities
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
Friday, April 6, 2018
April 7, 2018
Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 7 pm
The NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK WATCH Is excited to announce DR ROY – SUPERINTENDENT OF BASD & CHIEF MARK DILUZIO OF BAPD will be Speaking at the Upcoming NORTHEAST BETHLEHEM NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK WATCH Meeting! With the ongoing School Shootings/Threats/etc across America, listen/ask questions about your loved one’s safety. What is the “LOCKDOWN DRILL” Protocol BASD follows.
Light Refreshments Available.
Tuesday April 10th 2018 at 7 p.m. Governor Wolf Elementary School butztown Road (Library)
Jillian M. Pitman
Candace Weiss
Jennifer Wetzel
( coordinators of NE Bethlehem neighborhood block watch)
April 11-15, 2018
April 12, 2018 – September 27, 2018
Saturday, April 21, 2018 – 20th Annual Kutztown University Literature Conference
The 20th Annual Kutztown University Literature Conference will take place on Saturday, April 21, 2018. For more on the conference, please visit http://kuchildrensliterature.weebly.com/
April 25-28, 2018
April 26-29, 2018
April 27, 2018
April 28, 2018
May 20, 2018 – 1 pm Tee Time – Liberty High School – 8th Annual Golf Tournament at Southmoore Golf Course
June 25-29, 2018 – Elite Wrestling Camp
Elite Wrestling Camp
Liberty High School
June 25 – 29, 2018 from 9 am – 2 pm
For additional information or to register go to the link below
July 30-August 3, 2018
Bethlehem Area Public Library
Information Provided By:
Barbara Clymer
Administrative Assistant to Dr. Joseph J. Roy
Superintendent of Schools
1516 Sycamore Street
Bethlehem, PA 18017