Monday 11/9   Day 4
Tuesday 11/10    Day 5
Wednesday 11/11    Day 6
Thursday 11/12    Day 1
Friday 11/13    Day 2 Early Dismissal for Students (11:35 AM)


Week in Review

End of First Quarter (Friday, November 6)
Today was the last day of the marking period. Report cards will be distributed on Friday, November 13th.

Magazine Subscription Drive
The magazine subscription drive to raise funds for school technology concluded this week. However, please consider renewing your subscriptions throughout the year online. The website is www.qsp.com and our online Internet account number is 425028189. No matter when you renew, if you use our account number, we get credit. Thanks for your support!

School Picture Retakes Date
Student picture retakes were completed on Tuesday, November 3rd. As soon as the pictures and identification cards are in, we will distribute them.

Winter Sports Meetings (Friday, November 6)
Today, the winter sports coaches held an informational meeting for all prospective team members. At the meeting, coaches gave out the letter for the parents/guardians about when winter sports start, where to download the physical forms and what forms need to be returned to school. Any student that missed today’s meeting should see Mr. Takacs in the gym to get the information. The first possible day of practice for winter sports Friday, November 20th. However, due to PIAA regulations, wrestling must start on Monday, November 16th. The sports offered in the winter season are listed below:

• Wrestling - 7th, 8th, 9th Grades
• Boys Basketball - 7th, 8th, 9th Grades
• Girls Basketball - 7th, 8th, 9th Grades
• HS Boys Winter Track - 9th Grade
• HS Girls Winter Track - 9th Grade
• HS Boys Swimming - 9th Grade
• HS Girls Swimming - 9th Grade

Winter Sports Physicals/InformationIf a student had a physical done at school during the summer or by his/her family doctor that is dated after June 1, 2009, he/she is cleared to participate in a winter sport. If he/she did not get a physical, it will be the parents/guardians responsibility to schedule a physical with their family doctor. Remember, if you got the comprehensive physical done at school or by your family doctor for a fall sport, you do not need to get another physical. You will only need a parent/guardian to fill out the Re-Certification form. All forms are the school district’s website located under Our Schools and then Athletics. Athletes cannot participate until all forms are received.


Upcoming Events

Home Access Center – Tips for Use
Thanks everyone for your patience as we converted to a new student information system and parent access center. See the attachment for some useful tips on where to locate information in the home access center.

Yearbook Sale (November 9 to 20)
School yearbook orders will be taken from November 9th to 20th. The cost of a yearbook is $20.00. This will be the only time orders will be taken. We do not purchase extras for sale later in the year.

Veterans Day (November 11)
Wednesday is officially Veterans Day. Please use the day as an opportunity to talk to your children about the sacrifices that others have made and continue to make in service to our country. Thank you to all of our veterans and current service men and women!

EXPLORE Testing – Grade 9 (November 9 – 10)
This coming Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning, our ninth graders will be taking EXPLORE tests. The EXPLORE program is designed to help the students investigate a broad range of options for their future. The test subjects include English, reading, math, and science. There is also an interest inventory. The results the students receive will help guide their choices for their high school coursework and post-high school planning. You can view more information about the test at http://www.actstudent.org/explore/

BCTC Applications for Admission Available Now
Applications for admission to BCTC in 10th grade will be available this week in the main office. Completed applications will be due by November 20, 2009. More information is available on the BCTC website at http://www.berkscareer.com/ Please contact Mrs. Siwik at 610-473-3990 or at msiwik@boyertownasd.org with any questions or concerns you may have.

BCTC Open House (November 11 – West Campus; November 12 – East Campus)
Berks Career and Technology Center will be holding an open house session at each campus. It is a great opportunity to tour the facilities, meet teachers and staff, and learn more about the 36 different programs. The dates are as follows: November 11 – BCTC West Campus in Leesport; November 12 – BCTC East Campus in Oley. The open house will be from 6:00 to 9:00 PM on each evening. For more information, visit the BCTC website at http://www.berkscareer.com

Early Dismissal (Friday, November 13)
Students will be dismissed from school at 11:35 AM due to staff development activities on Friday afternoon.

Builders Club Dance (Friday, November 13)
Next Friday’s dance is being hosted by Student Council. The theme will be New York, New York. The normal student dress code will apply. All shirts/blouses must have two straps with widths of at least two inches. Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be at least fingertip length. Spaghetti straps are only permitted on dresses. Strapless, halter, single strap and open back dresses or shirts/blouses are not permitted. Students must bring their East ID (or a copy of their current schedule) and a signed permission slip to gain entry to the dance. Dance admission is $6.

America Recycles Day (November 15)
Sunday, November 15th is America Recycles Day. To participate, bring your paper items to our green and yellow recycling bins for drop-off. Not only is it good for the environment, it is a fundraiser for us as well. The more paper we collect each month, the more money we receive from Abitibi for our schools.

Parent-Teacher Conferences (November 18 and November 24)
On Wednesday, November 18 and Tuesday, November 24, we will be holding our Parent-Teacher Conferences. Feel free to join us either night (or both if necessary) from 5:30 to 8:30 PM. I will be sending more information home in a few weeks.

The Wizard of Oz Ticket Information
Boyertown Jr. High East is performing The Wizard of Oz on Friday, December 11th at 7:00 PM, Saturday, December 12th at 7:00 PM, and Sunday, December 13th at 2:00 PM. The cost for seating is $8.00 for adults and $6.00 for students. All tickets are general admission. Seats are on a first come first serve basis. To order tickets, complete and return the attached form to Karen Monzo at Jr. High East or send an email to kmonzo@boyertownasd.org with your ordering information. For additional information call 610-473-3925. Please make checks out to Boyertown JHE Activities Account. Click here for the form to order tickets. 

Ninth Grade Trip Final Payments Due (November 19)
On April 21, 2010, ninth graders will be taking our annual trip to Broadway. Students will be choosing from West Side Story, Lion King, Phantom of The Opera, and Spiderman. Final payments for the NY trip are due Thursday, November 19th. Students will register for busses with their seat partners during tenth period on November 19th and 20th.

Can Tab Collection
The district has set a goal of collecting 6 million can tabs which will eventually be donated to the Ronald McDonald House. Why six million? That is the number of Jewish people killed during the Holocaust. Eleven million people were killed in all. Can Tabs can be dropped off at any Boyertown school, McDonalds, the United Way office, and many other locations in the district.

Turkey Bowl T-Shirt Sale
The annual Thanksgiving Day football game between Boyertown High and Upper Perk High will be played at BASH Memorial Stadium at 10:00 AM. Show your support for the Bears with a purchase of a Turkey Bowl t-shirt. The shirts are $10 each. All proceeds benefit the BASD Student Activity Fund. Please see the attached order form. If you would like youth sizes, please indicate that on your order form. Only ADULT sizes will be sold the day of the game. Orders must be sent to the Boyertown HS Athletic Office, 120 N. Monroe St., Boyertown, PA 19512 by November 5th.

Labels, etc. Wanted
Again this year we are collecting Redner's Tapes, Box Tops for Education, Turkey Hill Moo Money, and Campbell's labels. (FYI: Campbell’s is no longer collecting the front label. They are now only collecting the UPC, so please make sure to include it so we get credit.) We appreciate your support as we have recently used the credit earned to supplement our technology needs. We provide a breakfast treat for the 7th, 8th, and 9th grade homeroom that turns in the most labels each quarter.

7th Grade Dental Examinations
In Pennsylvania all students are required to have a dental exam in grades kindergarten or first, third, and seventh. The dental exam can be completed privately or by the school. A private examination completed after September 1, 2008 will be accepted. Please return your child’s dental form to the nurse’s office by September 30, 2009. The dental forms are available at http://www.boyertownasd.org ; go to our schools-Junior High East and click on Nurse. If your child is unable to have a private exam; a school dental exam will be offered on 2/16/2010. Please contact the nurse’s office with any questions at 610-473-3970 or email Mrs. Moser at cmoser@boyertownasd.org.

Call for Parent Volunteers
We could use your help during the 2009-2010 school year. We will need dance chaperones for each of our school dances. If you are interested in working as a chaperone or would like more information, please e-mail one of our Student Council advisors, Miss Young at jyoung@boyertownasd.org or Miss Garvey at mgarvey@boyertownasd.org.
If you are interested in helping out in the main office, please e-mail Mrs. Miller at jmiller1@boyertownasd.org.
Thanks in advance for your help!

Career Presenters Needed
Career presentations are a great way for students to learn about different careers and how their junior high education relates to their future career aspirations. Energetic volunteers from various career areas are needed to present an overview of their career to the students during their classes.
If you are interested in donating your time to participate in this valuable educational opportunity, please contact Ms. Sandy Gallagher, school counselor, at sgallagher@boyertownasd.org.

Reminder: Change in Traffic Pattern at East
Due to safety concerns, we have made access to the rear of the building from the east entrance only. As you are traveling east on Route 73, use the second entrance. Proceed around the building to access the rear (gym) parking lot. Once drop-off or pick-up has been made, continue around the building past the tennis court lot to exit. Follow the signs posted. Thank you for your cooperation.

My Coke Rewards
Do you or your family members drink Coke products? If you do, you can help East earn points that can turn into school supplies for our students. Many Coke products have a code inside the bottle cap or inside the cardboard box carrier. By simply logging onto http://www.mycokerewards.com/ and typing in the code, you can donate those points to East as a part of their My Coke Rewards program. (You’ll see a place on the website that directs you to donating to a school.) We can save hundreds of dollars by converting those points into materials such as construction paper and other classroom supplies. It’s an easy way to help support our students and the work they do here at East.

Homework Help
We are pleased to announce that we now have our after school homework help program back in place. Students who are struggling to finish their homework may be assigned to homework help. The program starts immediately after school and runs until 4:00. Homework help will be available Tuesdays and Thursdays each week.

Math Hotline Open for Business
The math hotline opened on Monday, September 28th. Students can call one of the numbers below or stop in to Junior High West in Room 19 Monday-Thursday anytime between 7:00 - 8:30 PM. The hotline has two high school students and a math teacher available to help. Visitors should enter Junior High West through the side door. This is a great opportunity for all the students to get help. (610) 473-3720, (610) 473-3721

Homework Request Procedure
I just wanted to remind everyone that we have a procedure in place to gather homework for absent students. We will gather homework for students after two days of absence. To make it as easy as possible for you, we simply ask that you request homework when calling your child out sick. Mrs. Bullick notifies the teachers and office of the request so we can serve you efficiently when you arrive to pick up the work.


Have a great weekend!
Great season, Phillies!
Go Eagles!

CALENDAR
Note: Since the calendar rarely changes, new entries or changes will initially be in bold. 

November 3 Student Picture Re-Takes
November 6 End of First Marking Period
November 13 Report Cards Distributed
   Early Dismissal for Students (11:35 AM)
   Student Council Dance (Builders Club) 7:15-9:30 PM
November 18 Parent/Teacher Conferences 5:30-8:30 PM
November 23 JHE Choral Holiday Concert 7:00 PM
November 24 Early Dismissal for Students (11:35 AM)
   Parent/Teacher Conferences 5:30-8:30 PM
November 25 Early Dismissal for Students (11:35 AM)
November 26-30 No School – Thanksgiving Holiday
December 10 Parent-Principal Coffee 9:30 AM
December 18 Student Council Dance 7:15-9:30 PM
December 21 JHE Band/Orchestra Holiday Concert 7:00 PM
December 23 JHE Holiday Elementary Assembly Programs
   Early Dismissal for Students (11:35 AM)
December 24-January 3 No School – Winter Break
January 18 No School – Martin L. King, Jr. Holiday
January 26 End of Second Marking Period
January 27 Early Dismissal for Students (11:35 AM)
February 15 No School – Presidents’ Day
February 25 Parent-Principal Coffee 9:30 AM
March 29 JHE Choral Concert 7:00 PM
April 1-5 No School – Spring Break
April 7 End of Third Marking Period
April 12 Early Dismissal for Students (11:35 AM)
April 16 Student Council Dance 7:15-9:30 PM
April 12-16 7th and 8th Grade PSSA Math & Reading Testing
April 19-23 Eighth Grade PSSA Writing Testing
April 26-30 Eighth Grade PSSA Science Testing
April 29 Parent-Principal Coffee 9:30 AM
May 6 Sixth Graders visit JH East 9:00 AM
May 7 JHE Band/Orchestra Spring Concert 7:00 PM
May 14 Ninth Graders visit BASH
Ninth Grade Class Picture
   East/West Ninth Grade Dance at BASH 8:00 to 10:30 PM
May 18 JHE Art Show and Select Musical Ensembles Concert 6:30 PM
May 21 Early Dismissal for Students (11:35 AM)
May 28 Student Council Dance 7:15-9:30 PM
May 31 No School – Memorial Day Holiday
June 9 JHE Service Awards Assemblies
June 10 JHE Academic Awards Assemblies
June 11 Last Student Day