Zephyr’s meet the teacher night is 6:30-8:30 p.m. tonight, Sept. 8. This is a great opportunity to visit your child’s classroom and tour the building.

There will be a book fair during this time, too.

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Steckel’s meet the teacher night will be 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 15. Mark your calendar and plan a visit to your child’s classroom.

Also during this time, there will be a book fair.

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Picture day at Zephyr is set for Sept. 15. Students have been given information fliers for parents to review and send payment along for purchasing photos.

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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, to stay informed of what’s happening, and you will find many helpful resources for you and your child.

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A reminder about required absence notes for students: 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 welcome 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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If your child is absent from school for three or more days, parents/guardians are encouraged to request homework is gathered for them. Parents must call the school to request homework, which must be picked up in the main office before 4 p.m.

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Address and contact changes are important. Please keep the school offices informed of any changes in address or phone numbers that may occur during the year.

If there is a move within Whitehall-Coplay School District, provide a new proof of residence. Call the registration office at 610-437-4780, ext. 1014, for the required documentation.

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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, 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.