STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Josius Rivera is the BASD Student of the Week. Josius is in Kindergareten at Donegan ES. Josius is very kind and is always quick to help his peers whether they need their shoes tied, coat zipped, or help logging on to their computer. He comes to school every day ready to learn and puts his best foot forward.

STAFF MEMBER OF THE WEEK: Jonathan DeRaymond is the BASD Staff Member of the Week. DeRaymond is a Guidance Counselor at William Penn ES, and is an alumni of Liberty HS and Lehigh University. He has worked at Willism Penn ES for almost 30 years. His dedication to students, parents and staff is unparalleled. He willingly helps everyone and goes the extra mile so that each student can be ready to learn every day.

#BUILTBYBETHLEHEM PERSON OF THE WEEK: Jessica Jablonski is the #BuiltbyBethlehem Person of the Week. She is an alumni of Liberty HS. Jessica is a German teacher at Stoney Creek HS in Rochester, MI. She also runs the German Club and the German National Honor Society at Stoney Creek HS.

MEMORIAL DAY: All BASD Schools will be closed on Memorial Day, May 29.

FACULTY ARTIST: Congratulations to Jacquelyn Rambo, art teacher at Lincoln ES and William Penn ES, who will be featured in the 15th annual National Juried Exhibition of 2D Artwork. For more on this event visit the website at goggleworks.org/event/15th-juried-exhibition/.

KIM DONATELLI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Cameron Frantz is the scholarship recipient. He plans to attend Bloomsburg University.

MINI PATES CHEERLEADING CAMP: For students entering grades K-8. Camp will run from June 27 to June 29 from 4-6 p.m. To register visit forms.gle/TBsRYJhYV5h1crkQ8 Send questions to fhscheerboosterclub@gmail.com

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

FIELD HOCKEY CAMP 2023: For students entering grades K-8th. Any seventh and eighth grade players who have limited experience and plan to join their school’s team in the fall are encouraged to attend. All registrations must be completed by June 2. To register go to: forms.gle/xXPMSvnj3VyDe4K19

SECONDARY SCHOOLS

BROUGHGAL MS NJHS CLOTHING DRIVE: The Junior National Honor Society is collecting clothing (all sizes), clothing racks, hangers, bins, storage drawers and laundry detergent and fabric softener as part of their effort to fill and organize the clothing closet at their school.

FREDDY AWARD NOMINATIONS: Congratulations to Liberty HS Theatre and Freedom HS Theatre Company on their combined 17 Freddy Award Nominations.

NORTHEAST MS FAMILY WELCOME NIGHT: Families of current fifth graders are welcome for a tour of the school, a review of opportunities for your child for next school year, meet members of our students body and faculty, and even have a chance to win some Northeast MS school gear. Food and refreshments will be served. Tuesday, May 23 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

KELLYN ‘FOOD IS MEDECINE’ PROGRAM: Introductory session with dinner and a movie May 25 at 5:30 p.m. at Broughgal MS. To register, visit kellyn.org/kellyn-bethlehem-program.html

FOOD DISTRIBUTION AT NOTHEAST MS: On the Second Saturday of each Month, from 10 a.m. to noon, there will be a drive through food distribution at Northeast MS 1170 Fernwood St. The distribution is open to families of BASD students.

BHD OFFERS STUDENT VACCINATIONS: Vaccinations are required for all students, with specific vaccinations needed for students entering the seventh and 12th grades. To schedule a vaccination for your child, contact the Bethlehem Health Department at 610-865-7083.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

CLEARVIEW ES WALK-A-THON: Clearview ES will hold its Get Movin’ Walk-a-Thon May 18. Donations can be made through the Get Movin’ Fund Hub, at getmovinfundhub.com/register?school?_uuid=6255642d3feaf

FIFTH GRADE TRACK MEET: Fifth graders from school throughout the BASD will come together at the BASD stadium at Liberty HS for a track meet May 19.

FARMERSVILLE ES WELLNESS NIGHT: Enjoy a free night of Art, games, Pilates, gardening, mindfulness, salt therapy, nutrition activity, concessions and a basket raffle. Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the school gym.

YOUNG PLAYWRITES LAB PERFORMANCE: The Touchstone Theatre will present the Young Playwrights Lab Performance Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Zollner Arts Center. Last month 136 students from 11 BASD schools participated in the Young Playwrights Lab. Students wrote plays under the tutelage of Touchstone’s teaching artists and graduate students and local working theatre artists. Tickets can be purchased at Touchstone.org

GOVERNOR WOLF ES FUN WALK: Join the Donatelli family for the sixth annual Donatelli Fund Walk June 3 at Governor Wolf ES. Register now and purchase your T-shirt at basdwpweb.beth.k12.pa.us/thefoundation/2023donatelli/