School began Aug. 29. Please be sure to review all paperwork your child will be bringing home. It is very important that parents/guardians read and sign all necessary important forms and return them promptly.

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Schools will be closed Sept. 2 and 5 for the Labor Day holiday.

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Whitehall High School’s Marching Zephyr Band will be performing at the Phillies game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Sept. 15. This will be a pre-game show. The band will perform between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Cost of a ticket is $30, of which the marching band will keep a portion as a fundraiser.

Email tanzosm@whitehallcoplay.org for more information.

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Visit the Whitehall-Coplay School District website, whitehallcoplay.org/districtsite, to stay informed of what’s happening, and you will find many helpful resources for you and your child.

Also, the middle school newsletter can be found at whitehallcoplay.org/middle/index.html. The school also has begun to archive the newsletter under the Helpful Links section.

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Cafeteria updates to remember: Any child approved for free or reduced lunches will receive the daily meal and beverage. Additional items are not included. Parents/guardians may deposit funds in their child’s account if they would like their child to purchase additional items.

Breakfast also has begun. The cost is $1.60. The menu is posted on the lunch menu students receive.

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Parents/guardians must provide a written note to be given to your child’s teacher within three days upon returning to school after an absence. The best method is to write a note promptly on the day of return. Remember to include the date, child’s name, teacher’s name, a specific reason for the absence and parent’s/guardian’s signature.

If no excuse note is received within this three-day period, it is an illegal absence. When there are three or more illegal days without notes, parents or guardians will be required to appear before the Whitehall magistrate on truancy charges. This is a school district policy.

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Please support the PTO. The organization will continue to provide numerous educational and cultural programs for students in grades K-12. Many special events could not occur without the assistance and financial support of this dedicated organization.

During the upcoming weeks, parents/guardians will receive information about becoming a member. Please enroll your family as a member; there are no commitments when you enroll, and it will only benefit your child. Fundraising information also will be distributed.

Volunteers are welcomed to actively participate in the following opportunities: hospitality, school volunteers for grades K-12, holiday party, school spirit functions, fundraisers, publicity, book fairs, Children’s Day and other various programs and special projects.

The PTO exists for all children’s benefits. Please consider being an active member.

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Do you have any school news? This column is a compilation of upcoming school events at Whitehall-Coplay School District. Teachers, administrators, parents, students, coaches, PTSAs, club advisers 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.