SILVA STORY TIME: Superintendent Jack Silva will hold a storytime at the main branch of the Bethlehem Area Public Library July 12 at 10 a.m.

STUDENT VACCINE CLINIC: BASD is partnering with the Bethlehem Health Bureau to hold a FREE Back to School Immunization Clinic Aug. 9, at Northeast MS from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Vaccines are for those who are uninsured or under-insured. To register, visit tinyurl.com/Aug-2023-Back-to-School-Clinic

BASD IS HIRING: BAVTS is hiring part time Instructional Aides and Substitutes. BASD is seeking a Federal Program & Grant Coordinator. For these and other open positions, visit basdschools.org

BASD MINI LACROSSE CAMP: Three day LaCrosse camp for students entering grades 2nd-8th. Camp will be on the Nitschmann MS fields. July 24, 25 and 26, from 5-7 p.m. To register visit ow.ly/BgFr50P6aKj

FIT FOR LIFE SUMMER PROGRAM: Fit for Life is offering four weeks of summer programming for students entering grades five and six. Through July 21. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily. Locations are Northeast MS and Broughgal MS. All students will receive breakfast and lunch and a Fit for Life t-shirt. To register visit forms.gle/B38ubxkW69XWdoLg8

SOCCER CAMP 2023: The Liberty HS Soccer Club will host camp for students who will enter grades 1-7 in the fall. Camp will be held at Nitschmann MS. 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

CHARTER ARTS DESIGN CAMP: The Lehigh Valley HS for the Arts will hold a design camp, Camp Thingamabob, with the theme Under the Sea. Students will learn to create props and costumes. For students entering grades 7-9, incoming sixth graders will be considered. Camp runs from July 17-21, 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, visit charterarts.org

CHARTER ARTS HS CAMP: The Lehigh Valley HS for the Arts will hold an Introduction to Film Production camp, July 17-21, 9 a.m. to noon for students entering grades eight to 11. For more information, visit charterarts.org

CHARTER ARTS HS ACTING WORKSHOP: The Lehigh Valley HS for the Arts will hold an Acting for TV and Film Workshop for students entering 8th to 12th grades. Two sessions are offered: July 17-21 and July 24-28 9:30 a.m. to noon.

CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE: Representative Susan Wild invites students in middle and high school to join the Congressional App Challenge. If you are interested in Computer Science and Coding, and are a current middle or high school student, visit wild.house.gov/services/congressional-app-challenge to learn more.

FREEDOM BAND SHIRTS FOR SALE: The Freedom HS BAND and Orchestra is selling t-shirts. Visit SportsCenterUSA.et and choose Freedom Band Collection. Orders close July 21.

FREE PLANET FITNESS WORKOUTS: students age 14 to 19 can work out for free throughout the summer. Plus there is a grant contest for your school. Pre-registration is required. Visit basdschools.org for more information.

NEW GRADING SYSTEM: Bethlehem Area School District is updating its report card grading system for Grades six-12 beginning in the 2023-24 school year.

“The updated report card represents our primary aim: to improve our communication about student achievement towards learning goals with you.” For more information on the report card updates, visit our BASD website at Educational Programs Office site: pa50000490.schoolwires.net/page/95

FOOD DISTRIBUTION AT NOTHEAST MS: On the Second Saturday of each Month, from 10 a.m. to noon, there will be a drive thru food distribution at Northeast MS 1170 Fernwood St. The distribution is open to families of BASD students. The next distribution date is Aug. 12.

STUDENT VACCINATIONS: Vaccinations are required for all students and specific vaccinations are 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

COMMUNUTY SERVICE HOURS: ArtsQuest needs lots of volunteers. Fulfill your community service hours at Musikfest. Visit artsquest.org/volunteer.

CELTIC CLASSIC SEEKS VOLUNTEERS: Please respond to the CCA office to reserve your shift by calling 610-868-9959 or email jarecker@celticfest.org

BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL NEEDS VOLUNTEERS: We need your help to make the 36th Blueberry Festival our best yet. Free admission to the festival and a slice of pie are included. Visit historicbethlehem.org/short-term-volunteer to sign up.

LEHIGH VALLEY ZOO VOLUNTEERS: Benefits include discounts on food and drinks, and a 40 percent discount at the gift shop. For more information and to apply visitlvzoo.org/volunteer

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

HOLES FOR THE HILL GOLF TOURNAMENT: Fountain Hill ES is looking for sponsors and golfers for its Holes on the Hill Golf Tournament. The Tournament will be on Friday Aug. 18 at 8 a.m., at the Southmoore Golf Course in Bath.

SPRING GARDEN HELPERS NEEDED: The Spring Garden ES PTO is looking for volunteers to take care of the Garden Club’s vegetable garden watered and weeded over the summer. To volunteer, visit the Spring Garden PTO page on Facebook or email Springgardenpto@gmail.com

FREE FRUIT AND VEGETABLES: BASD and the Bethlehem Food Co-op will offer free fresh fruits and vegetables at Thomas Jefferson on the following dates from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.: July 26 and Aug. 26. Afternoon times will be from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. July 12 and Aug. 2. “We will have opportunities for fresh fruits and vegetables throught the summer.” said Thomas Jefferson ES Community School Coordinator Nancy Ettwein.