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Week in Review
Mr. Ruppert's Week in Review
February 17, 2012
Week in Review
Monday 2/20 NO SCHOOL – Presidents’ Day Holiday
Tuesday 2/21 Day 4
Wednesday 2/22 Day 5
Thursday 2/23 Day 6
Friday 2/24 Day 1
Update to our No Shave New Year Contest… Ladies with Mustaches! Will Mr. Letts get his head shaved?
Six men are left in our no shave contest. As a reward for raising $100 in one week, 22 female faculty members wore mustaches today. Mr. Letts has challenged the students to raise $100 more dollars by next Friday. One lucky student will shave Mr. Letts’s head in front of the student body. Our contest continues until the last man shaves. Votes cost .25 or 5 for a $1 and all proceeds benefit The Boyertown Relay Life. Please encourage your child to take a guess at who will shave next or who will shave last.
4Sight Testing
This morning, we administered 4Sight reading tests to all students. The test mirrors the types of questions given to students in the PSSA exams. The tests are helpful because they give us an indicator of student performance before the state exams. We use the information to guide some of our instructional decisions and to identify individuals who may need some extra support. We administer the test four times throughout the year. We share the information with the students so they can track their progress as well. If you have any questions, please give me a call.
Grade 9 to 10 Course Registration Overdue
If your child did not turn in a course request sheet, please have him/her do so now. If you have any questions about courses or the process, please give us a call.
Grade 8 to 9 Scheduling
Mrs. Hawkins and Mrs. Siwik visited math classes last week to answer questions and help students enter their course requests for ninth grade. The link to the Program of Studies is on our JHE web site. If your child did not turn in a course request sheet, please have him/her do so as soon as possible. If you have any questions about courses or the process, please give us a call.
Grade 7 Scheduling
The process for Grade 7 to 8 scheduling begins in early March.
Spring Sports Meetings (Thursday, February 16)
Spring sports meetings were held on Thursday. Students interested in trying out for spring sports need to see Mr. Takacs in the gym for a physical packet and any other information handed out by the coach.
Spring Sports Begin (Monday, March 5 and Monday, March 12)
The first day of practice for spring sports is Monday, March 5 for high school sports and Monday, March 12 for most junior high sports. (Grade 8 & 9 baseball pitchers and catchers start on Monday, March 5. Grade 7 pitchers and catchers start on Wednesday, March 7). Remember, no student can practice without a physical and all paperwork completed. See Mr. Takacs in the gym for the physical packet and other information.
The spring sports offered are as follows:
Boys Track - 7th, 8th, 9th Grades Girls Track - 7th, 8th, 9th Grades
Baseball - 7th, 8th, 9th Grades Softball - 7th, 8th, 9th Grades
HS Boys Tennis - 9th Grade Girls Lacrosse – 7th, 8th, 9th Grades
HS Boys Lacrosse - 9th Grade
TSA Competition Congratulations
Last weekend, seventeen JHE students participated in the Technology Student Association Regional Competition held in Quakertown, PA. TSA is a national organization where secondary students compete in a variety of technical events. These events range from Structural Engineering to Prepared Speech. Our students competed very well. We earned several first, second, and third place ribbons, with numerous students placing in the top ten in their respective events. All students qualified to advance to the state competition in April. We are extremely proud of the students. Thanks to Mr. Brass, Mr. Kennedy, and Mr. Schopf for sponsoring the students. Good luck at states!
Upcoming Events
Presidents’ Day (Monday, February 20)
We will not have school on Monday, February 20 in recognition of Presidents’ Day.
Interim Progress Reports – Third Marking Period (Thursday, February 23)
Thursday is the halfway mark of the third quarter. Progress reports will be posted for all students on Home Access Center on Friday, February 24. If you have questions or concerns, please call us.
Coffee with the Principal (Thursday, February 23)
Come out and join me for an informal chat session on Thursday, February 23. I will have some opening remarks, but generally the time is yours to ask questions and share concerns or ideas. I hope to see you at 9:00 AM in the library.
Berks Career & Technology Center: Technical Academy Information Night (February 23)
Ninth grade students accepted to the Berks Career & Technology Center (BCTC) for next year were mailed an invitation to an information night about their Technical Academy. The Technical Academy offers a Business & Information Technology Cluster and an Engineering Technology Cluster. The academy is done in association with Reading Area Community College and students have the opportunity to earn up to 27 college credits while still in high school. The presentation starts at 6:30 PM at the Schmidt Training and Technology Center located on the RACC campus. Please note that this is simply an opportunity to learn more about the program. Students are NOT obligated to attend and this does NOT affect next year’s placement at BCTC. Please contact Mrs. Stacey Campbell, BCTC counselor, at (610) 374-4073 with any questions.
Planetarium Public Shows: Adventures in Orion (February 27)
On February 27th at 7:00 PM, the Boyertown Planetarium will showcase the constellation Orion the Hunter in our new star program, “Adventures in Orion”. This star patterns shows numerous examples of stellar evolution from the birth of stars to one that is so unstable it most likely is already dead! Explore Orion through mythology and science as we take an in- depth look at one of the most popular constellations of the night sky. After this program you’ll never look at Orion in quite the same way again.
Admission to the planetarium is $4 for adults and $2.50 for students and children. The planetarium is located in the back of the building at the Junior High East Center on Route 73. For more information call director Peter Detterline at 610-473-3906.
Spring Sports Right Around the Corner
The first day of practice for spring sports is Monday, March 5 for high school sports and Monday, March 12 for most junior high sports. Remember, no student can practice without a physical and all paperwork completed. See the attachment for more information. Contact the athletic office at BASH with any questions: (610) 369-7452.
Boyertown Junior High East presents “Once Upon a Mattress” (March 1-3, 2012)
If you thought you knew the story of “The Princess and The Pea,” you may be in for a walloping surprise! Did you know, for instance, that Princess Winnifred actually swam the moat to reach Prince Dauntless the Drab? Or that, in fact, it wasn’t the pea at all that caused the princess a sleepless night? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the familiar classic provides for some side-splitting shenanigans. Chances are you’ll never look at fairy tales quite the same way again.
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, 2010 will be accepted. Please return your child’s dental form to the nurse’s office by September 30, 2011. 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 later this year. Please contact the nurse’s office with any questions at 610-473-3970 or email Mrs. Moser at cmoser@boyertownasd.org.
Do you shop at Giant?
If you do, please register your BONUSCARD and earn points from now through March 31 at any local Giant Store. This year the A+ SCHOOL REWARDS Program has expanded to our area, and we are inviting you to participate and help us at East. Through this simple program, you can help us earn cash for technology for our school. Thank you, as always, for supporting East!
Follow these easy steps to register at Giant:
1. Use the Website www.GiantFoodStores.com/aplus or you may register by phone from 9AM-5PM (EST) by calling 1-888-448-4642.
2. Enter the first three letters of your last name.
3. Enter your Giant Bonuscard number
4. Enter Boyertown’s 5-digit ID code: 05828
You then are successfully entered! Feel free to call the “888” number, too, with any questions as to registration!
Can Tab Project Update
We are almost at 4 million can tabs but we need your help. Please continue to save can tabs and send them to school with your child. The district has set a goal of collecting 6 million can tabs to demonstrate the number of Jewish people killed during the Holocaust. The can tabs will eventually be recycled and the proceeds donated to the Ronald McDonald House.
District Total
3,908,118 (65.1% of the goal) as of October 9, 2011.
How much is 6 Million?
The Sovereign Center in Reading has a seating capacity of 7,215 people. You would have to fill the center over 831 times to have the same number of people as the number of Jews killed during the Holocaust. You would have to fill the park 1524 times to have the same number of people as were killed in the Holocaust.
Facts about the Holocaust
It is estimated that 11 million people were killed during the Holocaust. Six million of these were Jews. The Nazis killed approximately two-thirds of all Jews living in Europe. An estimated 1.1 million children were murdered in the Holocaust. Source: Jennifer Rosenberg, About.com Guide
Home Access Center
We have a new link for Home Access Center. https://homeinfo.berksiu.org/homeaccess/ Please delete your old link. Over the summer, we changed software providers. The program is the same. It is just accessed at a different address. I have attached tips for you concerning Home Access Center. Mrs. Bobbie Eddinger manages this system for us. Please contact her via e-mail at beddinger@boyertownasd.org
Home Access Center – Students
Many students are using HAC to check for homework and grades. The link has changed for them as well. Please remind your student to use the new link above.
Electronic Progress Reports and Report Cards
In an effort to “go green” at the secondary level, we will be issuing electronic progress reports (mid-quarter reports) and report cards. In order to receive the electronic reports, you must be registered in the Home Access Center. You can sign up by clicking on the Home Access Center link on our webpage or typing in this address: http://www.boyertownasd.org/our-schools/junior-high-east/Parent-Portal.aspx All of the instructions necessary can be found on the site. If you experience difficulty with the sign-up procedure, please contact me or Mrs. Bobbie Eddinger at beddinger@boyertownasd.org. If you wish to receive a paper copy of either the quarterly progress report(s) and/or report card for your son/daughter, you will need to make a formal request. Please contact the junior high main office at (610) 754-9550 or ndennis@boyertownasd.org to formally request the mailing of a paper copy.
Sports Information
Attached are the locations and directions for the high school and junior high school sporting events. They will remain as attachments until all the fall sports are finished.
Sports Event Postponement/Cancellation Alerts
You can get sports event postponement/cancellation alerts via e-mail or text for all Boyertown schools via http://www.highschoolsports.net/ Click the link. In the top banner, type the school you want to find. After choosing a school, look on the right-hand side of the screen for the “Fans: Login” button. Follow the procedures given to register for the alerts.
Have a great weekend!
Have a great weekend!
PHONE NUMBERS
Main Office (610) 754-9550
Attendance (610) 473-3904
Nurse's Office (610) 473-3970
Library (610) 473-3950
Transportation (610) 369-7431
BASD Information Line (610) 369-7669
Sports Hotline (610) 473-3600
CALENDAR
Note: Since the calendar rarely changes, new entries or changes will initially be in bold.
February 17 4-Sight Testing (Grades 7,8,9)
February 20 No School – Presidents Day Holiday
February 23 Coffee with the Principal 9:00 AM
March 1, 2, 3 Junior High East Musical
March 2 Early Dismissal – PM Staff Development
March 30 Bear-A-Thon
March 12-23 7th and 8th Grade PSSA Math & Reading Testing
March 27 End of Third Quarter (Secondary)
April 4 No School – Staff Development
April 5-9 No School – Spring Holiday
April 20 Student Council Dance (LEO Club) 7:15-9:30 PM
April 16-20 Eighth Grade PSSA Writing Testing
April 23-27 Eighth Grade PSSA Science Testing
April 26 Coffee with the Principal 9:00 AM
May 1 Sixth Graders visit JH East 9:00 AM
May 4 JHE Band/Orchestra Concert 7:00 PM
May 6-9 Gifted trip to Wallops Island
May 8 No Place for Hate Day
May 11 Ninth Graders visit BASH & Ninth Grade Class Picture & East/West Ninth Grade Dance at BASH 8:00 to 10:30 PM
May 16 JHE Choral Concert 7:00 PM
May 18 Early Dismissal – PM Staff Development & JHE Service Awards Assemblies (Grades 8 & 9)
May 23 JHE Art Show and Select Musical Ensembles Concert 6:30 PM
May 28 No School - Memorial Day Holiday
May 31 JHE Academic Awards Assemblies
June 1-5 End of Year Assessments (Final Exams)
June 6 Early Dismissal – Last Day of School & BASH Graduation – 7:00 PM
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