School News
SCHOOLS CLOSED ON MEMORIAL DAY: All BASD Schools will be closed on Memorial Day, May 29.
FREE DENTAL SERVICES OFFERED: Mom-n-PA will offer free dental services to children and adults June 2 and 3, starting at 6 a.m. For more information, contact www.mom-n-pa.com
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE MURAL: Two BASD art teachers, Donegan ES’s Tiffany Anderson and Northeast MS ‘s Carla Majczan will be painting a mural on a staircase on the Southside. Visit docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-3Lu3uY47TKh14H7DTAcgrp1Zfy4pM9fEX0X98nL4PXfrbg/viewform to vote for your favorite.
ENGINEERING CAMP FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS: Lehigh University will hold a one-week Engineering Camp for girls. Spots are limited and scholarships are available. For more information contact clw219@lehigh.edu
FIT FOR LIFE SUMMER PROGRAM: Fit for Life is offering four weeks of summer programming for students entering grades 5 and 6. From June 19 to July 21. 9 a.m. to noon daily. Locations are Northeast MS and Broughal MS. All students will receive breakfast and lunch and a Fit for Life T-shirt. To register visit forms.gle/B38ubxkW69XWdoLg8
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 7th and 8th 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
BAVTS STUDENTS & EMPLOYERS BREAKFAST: BAVTS vocational students and their employers were recognized at the Cooperative Education Breakfast recently. State Representative Zach Mako was the guest speaker.
BROUGHAL 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.
KELLYN FOUNDATION “FOOD IS MEDICINE’ PROGRAM: Introductory session with Dinner and a Movie on Thursday May 25th at 5:30 pm at Broughgal MS. To register, visit kellyn.org/kellyn-bethlehem-program.html
FOOD DISTRIBUTION AT NORTHEAST 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. The next distribution will be held June 10.
NORTHEAST MS SUMMER CONNECTIONS FESTIVAL: Students and families of Northeast MS are invited to a fun evening of food, games, music and community resources. May 30, 4 to 6:30 p.m.
NITSCHMANN MS MARCHING BAND VISITS WEST VA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL: The Nitschmann MS Marching Band marched in the West Virginia Strawberry Festival recently. See Nitschmann ‘s Facebook page for photos.
BETHLEHEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERS STUDENT VACCINATIONS: Vaccinations are required for all students, with specific vaccinations needed for students entering the 7th and 12th grades. To schedule a vaccination for your child, contact the Bethlehem Health Department at 610-865-7083
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
CALYPSO ES SERENITY SUITE OPEN: In partnership with St. Luke’s, a Serenity Suite has been opened at Calypso ES.
GOVERNOR WOLF ES FUN WALK: Join the Donatelli family for the 6th annual Donatelli Fund Walk June 3 at Governor Wolf Elementary School! Register now and purchase your T-shirt. Visit basdwpweb.beth.k12.pa.us/thefoundation/2023donatelli/
TALENT SHOW AT THOMAS JEFFERSON ES: See your TJ friends perform May 31 at 6 p.m.