Zephyr Elementary School will hold its open house this evening, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

In conjunction with the open house, the Zephyr's Relay for Life team Keys for the Cure will hold a basket raffle and bake sale fundraiser.

The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life is a 24-hour walk/run event held at the Whitehall High School Stadium from noon Friday, June 20, through noon Saturday, June 21.

All proceeds go toward life-saving cancer research, cancer awareness and education, and patient support.

All the baskets for the raffle will be set up in the Zephyr Elementary School cafeteria during the open house.

Tickets will be available to purchase from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

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School will be closed in observance of Memorial Day Monday, May 26.

Class will resume Tuesday, May 27.

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Zephyr Elementary School will host its spring concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, in the Whitehall High School auditorium.

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Volunteers are needed for the upcoming Children's Days for elementary students. This is an annual PTSA-sponsored event and is one of the children's favorites.

This year's themed activities are Disney characters. Students will be visiting a variety of activity stations and there will also be a moon bounce. The PTSA is currently looking for some volunteer parents and grandparents to help with the stations.

If interested, contact Carol Tomanchek at brawnyak@rcn.com.

Younger siblings may not be present with the volunteers, so arrangements should be set up for them.

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The first-grade track and field day is scheduled for 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, May 30. The raindate is Monday, June 2.

The children will participate in various activities such as 50-yard dash, tug of war, running events and a tennis ball throw.

Nancy Grosman, the physical Education teacher, will be conducting this fun event.

It will take place at the multipurpose stadium. Park in the stadium parking lot. Spectators must remain in the bleacher area at all times.

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The first-grade springfest will take place Tuesday, June 10 at 9:30 a.m. in the school cafeteria.

Mr. Reisteter, music teacher, will direct the program. Each first-grade class will perform one song in the school cafeteria.

First-grade parents are invited to attend this performance. Park in the football field parking lot and enter through the side door by the gym.

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Remember to keep the following dress guidelines in mind during the warmer weather days.

All students are to dress appropriately as well as avoid clothing that may be unsafe.

For safety reasons, flip flops are not permitted. This footwear can cause injury on the playground and around the school. The schools encourage students to wear sneakers or sandals with a back strap to prevent falls and injuries.

Also, the buildings are air-conditioned, so be sure shirts cover student's shoulders.

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Camp Whitehall is a summer day camp opportunity for Whitehall children who have completed kindergarten with a minimum age of six, through eighth grade, with a maximum age of 15.

Camp registration began Monday, May 5, at the Whitehall Township Municipal Building.

The two camp locations are Camp Cementon for kindergarten through third grade and Camp Jefferson for fourth through eighth grade. The programs will take place 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Registration forms are available at the township office. If you have any questions, you may contact the Whitehall Township Recreation Bureau at 610-437-5524, extension 160, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Do you have any school news? This column is a compilation of upcoming school events in the Whitehall-Coplay School District. Teachers, administrators, parents, students, coaches, PTOs, club advisors and any other community members are invited to share their upcoming activities. Email me at jamb87@hotmail.com with "Whitehall-Coplay School News" in the subject line at least a week before an event.