{"id":54791,"date":"2017-12-02T14:59:40","date_gmt":"2017-12-02T19:59:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=54791"},"modified":"2018-04-26T22:16:20","modified_gmt":"2018-04-27T02:16:20","slug":"bethlehem-area-school-district-e-news-december-1-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=54791","title":{"rendered":"BETHLEHEM AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT e-News December 1, 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"image\"><\/div>\n<div data-section-behavior=\"crisp-single-column\" data-layer=\"1\" data-layer-name=\"over\"><strong>Information from\u00a0 BASD e-News December 1, 2017, Edition<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"section single-column-section large-content-spacing-top large-content-spacing-bottom top-shadow visible\" data-section-behavior=\"crisp-single-column\" data-layer=\"1\" data-layer-name=\"over\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/spark.adobe.com\/page\/gkfnJqLbjryx4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/spark.adobe.com\/page\/gkfnJqLbjryx4\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div>\n<p class=\" \">.<\/p>\n<p class=\" \">.<\/p>\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spark.adobe.com\/page\/gkfnJqLbjryx4\/images\/3f679c9f-9937-4b92-98b2-720a6a1f5739.png?asset_id=bec92a8a-c662-4ef1-9a4d-4f23d0af3c42&amp;img_etag=4aa53f584e780b1c2c092f32bd1219c5&amp;size=1024\" alt=\"\" data-image-width=\"669\" data-image-height=\"516\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link-button-wrapper link-center\"><a class=\"link-button \" href=\"https:\/\/www.moravian.edu\/admissions\/superindendent-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Superintendent&#8217;s Scholarship through Moravian College<\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\" \">.<\/p>\n<p class=\" \">.<\/p>\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spark.adobe.com\/page\/gkfnJqLbjryx4\/images\/02a6a71e-631c-4230-8255-bbfb94168687.png?asset_id=92aeb46b-4a16-4439-a08c-8228c30ab9d8&amp;img_etag=4ecddb9303c58d137e29a3b6a8cddfb6&amp;size=3324\" alt=\"\" data-image-width=\"623\" data-image-height=\"809\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\" \">.<\/p>\n<p class=\" \">.<\/p>\n<p class=\" \">.<\/p>\n<p class=\" \">.<\/p>\n<p class=\" \">.<\/p>\n<p class=\" \"><b>BASD Media<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\" \"><b>Watch the DISTRICT INSIDER, a half hour show dedicated to all things BASD.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\" \">RCN 4 and 1004 &#8211; Thursdays and Sundays at 6pm<\/p>\n<p class=\" \">Service Electric 2 and 502 &#8211; Tuesday at 4:30<\/p>\n<p class=\" \">Service Electric 50 and 550 &#8211; Thursday at 7:30<\/p>\n<p class=\" \">.<\/p>\n<p class=\" \"><b>Tour of Nitschmann Middle School<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\" \">Mr. Peter Mayes, principal at Nitschmann Middle School takes on a tour of the new and completed west Bethlehem school.<\/p>\n<div class=\"link-button-wrapper link-left\">\n<div class=\"embedded-link-wrapper widescreen-aspect-ratio\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"link-button \" src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/pyQ3NhOr8oI?enablejsapi=1\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\" \"><b>360 Video &#8211; Tour the NEW COMPLETED Nitschmann Middle School<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\" \">Get your smartphone ready to watch this one! Still waiting to get an up close and personal look at the NEW Nitschmann Middle School? Well your wait is over. Mr. Peter Mayes, principal of Nitschmann, gives you a tour 360 style. See the completed and ultra-modern middle school in west Bethlehem.<\/p>\n<div class=\"link-button-wrapper link-left\">\n<div class=\"embedded-link-wrapper widescreen-aspect-ratio\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"link-button \" src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/2Ee5VYJnVIw?enablejsapi=1\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\" \"><b>BASD District Insider &#8211; November 2017<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\" \">It&#8217;s back, and better than ever! The BASD District Insider is a full half hour dedicated to all things Bethlehem Area School District. In this edition, we take a look at the School to Work Program, the annual Frank Broad Track meet for 5th Graders, and much, much more.<\/p>\n<div class=\"link-button-wrapper link-left\">\n<div class=\"embedded-link-wrapper widescreen-aspect-ratio\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"link-button \" src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/f7S58mmZyH0?enablejsapi=1\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\" \"><b>Eye on Elementary:<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\" \">The Bethlehem Area School District has 16 elementary schools, all in different locations, but all giving the same first class education. Every few weeks we focus on a new school and take a minute to show you what makes the school the special place that it is.<\/p>\n<p class=\" \">Today we take a look at Calypso Elementary with principal Kathleen Bast.<\/p>\n<div class=\"link-button-wrapper link-left\">\n<div class=\"embedded-link-wrapper widescreen-aspect-ratio\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"link-button \" src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/fHK9M91wVMI?enablejsapi=1\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\" \"><b>To visit the BASD Blog click <a href=\"http:\/\/basdwpweb.beth.k12.pa.us\/basdblog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\" \">.<\/p>\n<p class=\" \"><b>WEEKLY NUTRITION and FITNESS TIPS<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\" \">.<\/p>\n<p class=\" \"><b>Healthy Tip from Michelle Martucci, RD, LDN<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\" \"><b>Dietician for Bethlehem Area School District<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\" \">Be patient and positive! Making changes takes time. So if your family is used to unhealthy foods, but you\u2019re looking to make a change to healthier habits take it slow. Introduce new healthy foods and habits slowly and with a lot of positive attitude. Celebrate even small accomplishments!<\/p>\n<p class=\" \">.<\/p>\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spark.adobe.com\/page\/gkfnJqLbjryx4\/images\/a4ada050-5430-444d-9926-2e415f35cf55.jpg?asset_id=486e5223-09c1-43ba-9bf0-fee2968329d3&amp;img_etag=d6e4ec848a7cf54a9389bcde34553b5c&amp;size=1024\" alt=\"\" data-image-width=\"2560\" data-image-height=\"1920\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"caption\">Nitschmann Dedication Ceremony on August 31, 2017<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\" \"><b>BASD Job Opportunities<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\" \">For information on available job opportunities in the BASD please visit our website at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.beth.k12.pa.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.beth.k12.pa.us\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\" \">.<\/p>\n<p class=\" \"><b>Events in the Area<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spark.adobe.com\/page\/gkfnJqLbjryx4\/images\/dbced519-5738-4193-8524-7653ad1fcf88.png?asset_id=9f5c289d-a81c-456e-baec-f9cbef6c571c&amp;img_etag=33383770b9a62c0b1680a11854c24d2d&amp;size=2703\" alt=\"\" data-image-width=\"537\" data-image-height=\"567\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\" \">.<\/p>\n<p class=\" \"><b>December 1, 2017<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spark.adobe.com\/page\/gkfnJqLbjryx4\/images\/7f035db7-d7ef-4725-a412-34ff5515cdfd.png?asset_id=fb29e6fb-aa2a-4e5c-8cef-ce6cf8f0655c&amp;img_etag=f41e72f93d762b818ad7d227505c8c11&amp;size=3285\" alt=\"\" data-image-width=\"593\" data-image-height=\"761\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\" \"><b>December 2, 2017<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spark.adobe.com\/page\/gkfnJqLbjryx4\/images\/cec32880-1733-48e6-8657-d9faf7cac4f6.png?asset_id=59cbd46e-ce8f-41e6-8502-7cd88d14c88a&amp;img_etag=5166e7c5acb8b27392eb0f3d02cf83bf&amp;size=3298\" alt=\"\" data-image-width=\"614\" data-image-height=\"791\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\" \"><b>December 3, 2017<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spark.adobe.com\/page\/gkfnJqLbjryx4\/images\/978f402b-665b-4688-9fb6-522d7a025ce2.png?asset_id=3610beba-0a7b-4e19-b9df-66d9ba4a3f11&amp;img_etag=ce28bed1b634d1411df0819dc925be1a&amp;size=3237\" alt=\"\" data-image-width=\"613\" data-image-height=\"775\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\" \"><b>December 5-8, 2017<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spark.adobe.com\/page\/gkfnJqLbjryx4\/images\/3b19b0e8-f355-4181-a864-7272ffd876cf.jpg?asset_id=f7bbf503-3038-4625-9f20-bf548d847453&amp;img_etag=4e441e57a197813c6887c36071c79e63&amp;size=3313\" alt=\"\" data-image-width=\"612\" data-image-height=\"792\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\" \"><b>December 7, 2017<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spark.adobe.com\/page\/gkfnJqLbjryx4\/images\/a69db572-e075-4d9d-9a2d-085cd1b1dbda.png?asset_id=b9ab861b-a504-48b2-b89e-b94096fcc08c&amp;img_etag=272c264364a1e2c53c7b4d364149651b&amp;size=3359\" alt=\"\" data-image-width=\"538\" data-image-height=\"706\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\" \"><b>December 8 and 9, 2017<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spark.adobe.com\/page\/gkfnJqLbjryx4\/images\/ecea0d18-bc9a-4357-a0f5-96ece9effb1b.png?asset_id=58e1d95d-f83f-4cf0-a161-64de96b3bbf5&amp;img_etag=a2ba8e8bdc1588ff037cf990fc025581&amp;size=3404\" alt=\"\" data-image-width=\"616\" data-image-height=\"819\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\" \"><b>December 9, 2017<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spark.adobe.com\/page\/gkfnJqLbjryx4\/images\/4e71005f-15d4-4686-a353-6bb5bcaeee11.png?asset_id=40133b39-93ed-4c3d-bcc4-f65bc725600d&amp;img_etag=0ccda9d8624992cb1fd105ab1e929c43&amp;size=3840\" alt=\"\" data-image-width=\"600\" data-image-height=\"900\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\" \"><b>December 11, 2017<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spark.adobe.com\/page\/gkfnJqLbjryx4\/images\/ca682ad7-2d71-4bc6-8f73-c87503e5a782.png?asset_id=43da4a8c-9ac0-4eb9-9cb9-81520d38eb70&amp;img_etag=d547403add1e7d0678b6290953e27d82&amp;size=3310\" alt=\"\" data-image-width=\"618\" data-image-height=\"799\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\" \"><b>December 21, 2017<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spark.adobe.com\/page\/gkfnJqLbjryx4\/images\/e30e4d55-8826-44ff-8f07-5f2421bd45f0.png?asset_id=8e6176b4-1ed1-4b36-93ea-d359c3d27b87&amp;img_etag=b68682406efe729b753b6b5d1f7056c9&amp;size=4463\" alt=\"\" data-image-width=\"592\" data-image-height=\"1032\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\" \"><b>December 24, 2017<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spark.adobe.com\/page\/gkfnJqLbjryx4\/images\/a186ec16-3f3f-44d6-89ab-6a9a8c9e6861.png?asset_id=53014cab-1c0f-450c-bf68-75c0837ff3cb&amp;img_etag=013f4a0f287d0a1e365372841fce20e5&amp;size=3413\" alt=\"\" data-image-width=\"525\" data-image-height=\"700\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\" \"><b>January 26, 2018<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spark.adobe.com\/page\/gkfnJqLbjryx4\/images\/ee2b276e-7e24-480f-86a8-75c1b15ad537.png?asset_id=29aeb506-08fb-4e70-abcf-45b7a8387eb7&amp;img_etag=28d2d62b7632b5273c28123ff8ee2557&amp;size=3256\" alt=\"\" data-image-width=\"607\" data-image-height=\"772\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\" \"><b>April 28, 2018<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spark.adobe.com\/page\/gkfnJqLbjryx4\/images\/165431e3-9acd-4ebf-b9bc-a342fb4f1610.png?asset_id=e538d047-f1e9-4325-978b-f8f9d3256208&amp;img_etag=2b98ceeee2d1af0d56bb2d46a11fb373&amp;size=3086\" alt=\"\" data-image-width=\"521\" data-image-height=\"628\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\" \"><b>Baseball Umpires Needed<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\" \">Bethlehem Umpires Association (BUA) is actively taking applications for baseball umpires! Whether you are an experienced umpire, or looking to break into the game as a rookie, we have the appropriate level for you.<\/p>\n<p class=\" \">We offer a competitive level of play for all levels of experience and the opportunity to umpire throughout the greater Lehigh Valley area. Our organization officiates over 1500+ games for Little League, Travel Teams, Connie Mack, Youth Legion, and LVMSBL (Men\u2019s League) from April until November.<\/p>\n<p class=\" \">Take your passion for sports and turn it into a part time avocation that will enable you to give back to the community. We accept members starting at 16 and offer education, training and mentorships to improve your skills and obtain higher level games as you gain more experience.<\/p>\n<p class=\" \">If you are an experienced umpire and you would like to try to get involved in a group we would love to hear from you.<\/p>\n<p class=\" \">We meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month from February through September, contact us today through our website (www.bethump.org) or email us at bethumpassoc@gmail.com for more information! We look forward to speaking with you soon about umpiring for the BUA.<\/p>\n<p class=\" \"><b>Bethlehem Area Public Library<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spark.adobe.com\/page\/gkfnJqLbjryx4\/images\/ed9daf06-7fc6-47cf-8154-11bf586ab8ba.jpg?asset_id=5b2837ee-3c1e-4569-aba8-21c933cdc93a&amp;img_etag=16d45625c790fe2214ad26ba9a08b522&amp;size=1024\" alt=\"\" data-image-width=\"2560\" data-image-height=\"1920\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spark.adobe.com\/page\/gkfnJqLbjryx4\/images\/0bc7bf2c-2c8b-4fad-b494-2af5e8ffa20c.png?asset_id=1bb65ecb-7fdb-4f78-a331-5d33a523ffcd&amp;img_etag=386744efbf8d06022036e99ea490ec0d&amp;size=4007\" alt=\"\" data-image-width=\"522\" data-image-height=\"817\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spark.adobe.com\/page\/gkfnJqLbjryx4\/images\/6e488f67-9bff-421b-b12b-5001d90a25aa.png?asset_id=fd46dab4-a5bc-4951-adcc-b03a1f649636&amp;img_etag=65c58305662de23d437cf67b8b8b98bf&amp;size=3886\" alt=\"\" data-image-width=\"533\" data-image-height=\"809\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\" \">.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-section-behavior=\"crisp-single-column\" data-layer=\"1\" data-layer-name=\"over\"><\/div>\n<p><b>Information Provided By:<br \/>\n<\/b><strong> Barbara Clymer<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Administrative Assistant to Dr. Joseph J. Roy<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Superintendent of Schools<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> 1516 Sycamore Street<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Bethlehem, PA 18017<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Information from\u00a0 BASD e-News December 1, 2017, Edition https:\/\/spark.adobe.com\/page\/gkfnJqLbjryx4\/ . . Superintendent&#8217;s Scholarship through Moravian College . . . . . . . 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