DISTRICT

FALSE 911 CALLS: We are aware that several local districts have been the victim of FALSE 911 calls March 29 reporting an active shooter situation. Northampton County Emergency Management and the county 911 center have received these calls, referred to as “swatting” calls. Our BASD Coordinator of School Safety and Emergency Management is in touch with the county Emergency Management and local law enforcement to monitor. Our principals and SROs are aware. Any 911 call we might receive regarding an active shooter will be treated as real and will trigger an immediate response internally as well as from law enforcement. Law enforcement will then clear the emergency response when we are certain the school is safe. We will inform parents should this unfortunate “swatting” situation impact a BASD school.

Sincerely,

Dr. Joseph Roy,

BASD superintendent

UPCOMING EARLY DISMISSALS: BASD elementary and middle dchools will have early dismissal April 18. Elementary schools only will have early dismissal April 19. Dismissal time for middle schools is 11:30 a.m. elementary schools will dismiss at noon.

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE RENEWAL: If your child receives medical assistance, please visit www.compass.state.pa.us to update your information and process any needed renewal, to prevent your benefits from being canceled. Student services in BASD will not be disrupted.

PRE-K REGISTRATION: BASD is accepting registration for its FREE Pre-K program for 4 year olds. Students must turn four years old by Oct. 1, 2023, to be eligible. To register, or for more information, please contact Pre-K secretary Mrs. Pomales, at 610-865-0012, extension 16818.

NCCC DENTAL CLINIC : The college will offer dental screenings and cleanings, X-rays and fluoride treatments for children up to age 17 April 15 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Fowler Center on Third Street. Appoints are required. To make an appointment call 610-861-5442.

BLACK AND BROWN MENTAL HEALTH-HEALTH EQUITY-DOES IT AFFECT YOU? ONLINE EVENT:The BASD Office of Equity shared a link to the event, April 18 from noon to 2:30. The featured speaker is Dr. Tralonda Triplett, Diector for Public Health for the Center for Policing Equity. To register, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvfuCgqz0oHtTPDKiOhF5ZWaN18XOP2AsP#/registration

SOCCER CAMP 2023: The Liberty HS Soccer Club will host camps for students who will enter grades 1-7 in the fall. Camps will be held at Nitschmann MS. There will be morning camps from June 19-22. Evening Camp will be from July 17- 20. Cost for each week is $50. For more information visit basdschools.org, or email LHSC@ptd.net

SECONDARY SCHOOLS

BASD STEM OUTREACH DAY: On Saturday, April 22, the Freedom HS Engineering Girl Power Society will host a day of STEM activities for middle school age students. There will be prizes, and snacks and drinks for sale. The event will be at Broughgal MS from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the cafeteria. For more information, email egpsociety2020@gmail.com

LIBERTY HS BAND CONCERT: LHS will hold its Spring Band Concert this Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the school on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. For more information visit https://lhsgbopc.org/ Freedom HS will hold its band concert April 27.

SCHOLARSHIPS from SPRING GARDEN ES for LIBERTY and FREEDOM STUDENTS: Spring Garden ES PTA is accepting applications from seniors who attended SPRING GARDEN ES, for $500 scholarships. Eligible students must fill out an application, provide an essay and two letters of reference. Full details are available on the Spring Garden PTA Facebook page.

FREEDOM HS CLOTHING DRIVE: Freedom Football will hold a clothing drive April 22, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Clothing, shoes, purses and more will be accepted. Items should be bagged in tightly closed bags. For more information, please contact Marci Sporka at teamsporka@gmail.com

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT COLLECTION: Lucas Aburto and Shane Colemann, students at Northeast MS, are collecting gently used musical instruments for use in BASD music programs. Donations can be made at any school office during the month of April.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

COPS N KIDS CELEBRATION OF READING: On April 22, the 15th annual Cops ‘n’ Kids Celebration of Reading and the Arts and Sciences will take place from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Fowler Center on Third Street. The event will begin with a parade down the Greenway to the Fowler Center. There will be entertainment, free food, free books, science experiments, crafts and more.

ARAMARK BIKE GIVEAWAY: In partnership with General Mills, Aramark, the district’s food service provider, will be giving away bicycles to elementary students. All students need to do to enter the contest is eat breakfasts and lunches at school. Winners will be announced at the beginning of May.

FARMERSVILLE ES PTA BAG BINGO: Farmersville ES PTA will hold a bag bingo on April 22. AGE 18 AND OLDER ONLY. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo starts at 6 p.m. To order advance tickets, visit https://my.cheddarup.com/farmersvilledesignerbagbingo?cart=10a538d8-49f6-4a44-b0f4-d2e1bfe05f4f%21%2150591876

SPRING GARDEN ES SKATE NIGHT: April 13, Spring Garden PTO Family Fun at the Bethlehem Skateaway 4500 Easton Ave. Bethlehem. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. $15 per skater, cash only. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.