The BASD e-News is designed to inform BASD staff, parents, students, and the Bethlehem Community with updated information weekly. We hope you find it informative. If you would like to nominate a student, staff member, or a BASD graduate to be spotlighted or if there is an activity at your school you would like highlighted, please email, Barbara Clymer at bclymer@basdschools.org.
*********************#BASDProud of Our Students********************
Our Highlighted Student of the Week is from Liberty High School.
******************* Teachers, Administrators, and Staff - Thank You ******************
This week we celebrate Mike Byrnes from the Transportation Department.
We will be highlighting teachers and staff in this new THANK YOU section. If you would like to thank someone in BASD - email bclymer@basdschools.org.
*******#BuiltbyBethlehem*******
This week our Built by Bethlehem Celebrity is Jeff Hartney a 1998 Graduate of Liberty High School.
****COVID Information*****
BASD Families - Please remember if your student has COVID, you need to report the absence on our COVID Reporting Tool. You can click on the link below to access the tool ...
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**************BASD News from our Schools***************
BASD News and Available Resources
May 17, 2022 - Primary Election Day
Schools Closed
Offices and Child Care Open
Bethlehem Area School District
#BASDProud of Mr. Huie
John Huie, NEMS Vocal Music teacher and director of NEMS Dance Team, NEMS Step Team, and our World Percussion Ensemble has been chosen to compete for a THIRD time on American Ninja Warrior!
BASD wishes him the best of luck out in San Antonio, TX as he competes on American Ninja Warrior!
********BASD Pictures from the Week******
*******************BASD Job Opportunities***************
FOR TEACHING POSITIONS - BASD utilizes an online applicant tracking system - Frontline Recruiting & Hiring, for all Instructional positions. Paper applications will only be accepted for support positions.
Available BASD Support Positions Include:
Secretary at Nitschmann Middle School
School Bus Driver
*****BASD Gear******
*****BASD Dining Services*****
BASD Dining Services Presents: Korean Beef Rice Bowl
Join Executive Chef Laura McMann as she demonstrates how to make one of the newest additions to the BASD Dining Services Secondary Schools Menu, the Korean Beef Rice Bowl.
******Our Community******
City of Bethlehem
********The Foundation for the Bethlehem Area School District*******
Formerly known as the Bethlehem Area Education Foundation (BAEF), The Foundation for the Bethlehem Area School District began in March of 1999, after a one-year feasibility study. The Foundation is governed by a Board of Trustees made up of members of the community working in concert with, but independent of the Bethlehem Area School District. To move the Foundation forward, the Board of Trustees amended the bylaws to include paid employees and hired a part-time Executive Director in the fall of 2014. Over the years, the foundation has worked closely with school district administrators to prepare programs and opportunities for funding that will support rigor, relevance and innovation in classrooms throughout the district.
*****Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce****
University and College Resources
Lehigh University
Moravian University
*******Area Agencies******
YMCA
Bethlehem Area Public Library
March 25, 2022 - Liberty High School
On March 25th at 9:30 a.m. in the Art Gallery, Liberty HS Psychology Club is hosting a visit from an alumnus from the Class of 1994, Sheetal Sheth. An acclaimed actress/producer, author, and activist, Sheetal Sheth has starred in over 20 feature films and many TV shows. She has won 5 best actress awards on the festival circuit. She began her career when few South Asians were making their living as actors. Despite being told she'd have to change her name to work, her successful career has trail-blazed paths for other women of color across media. She has represented brands such as CHI hair care and Reebok. She has delivered talks and keynotes, and has had op-eds published on CNN, The Daily Beast, and Thrive Global. She is one of the founders of the non profit 1001 Diverse Books. She served in President Clinton's Americorps and is currently on the advisory board of Equality Now. She is the author of the popular and award-winning Anjali children's book series, the first and only in this age group featuring an Indian American girl hero. If you are interested in purchasing "Always Anjali" and/or "Bravo Anjali," please email Dr. Lisa Draper at Liberty HS. Each book is discounted at $15. Sheetal Sheth will also sign your books for you if the order is received by 3/9.