Elementary students will have early dismissals Nov. 16 (today), 20 and 21. Schools will be closed all day tomorrow, Nov. 17, for elementary students only.

During these dates, elementary parent-teacher conferences will be held. Please note dismissal is noon, and no lunches will be served.

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Reminder: Report cards are available online on Sapphire. Be sure to view your child’s progress and his or her report card.

If you have any questions or concerns, please be in contact with your child’s teacher.

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The annual Turkey Day football game between Catasauqua High School and Northampton Area High School will be held 10 a.m. on the Lou Wolf Field at Al Erdosy Stadium, Northampton.

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Thanksgiving break will be Nov. 23-27. Schools will reopen Nov. 28.

Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving with family and friends!

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Northampton Area Middle School’s music department will be presenting its band concert 7 p.m. Nov. 30. It will be held in the auditorium of the high school, 1619 Laubach Ave.

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In honor of the Northampton Area High School DECA Chapter Community Service event this year, members Shawna Reese and Hailey Steirer teamed up with the Children With Hair Loss foundation (CWHL) and Changes for Hair salon to host a cut-a-thon event called Strand Together to raise awareness and donations for children who are suffering from medically related hair loss. The event took place Oct. 22 at Changes for Hair, 1188 Mickley Road, Whitehall.

They offered haircuts, trims and styles for men, women and children of all ages. All proceeds were donated directly to the foundation. In addition, CWHL accepted hair donations of 8 inches or more.

If you want to donate, contact the salon at 610-821-4033 or email Shawna Reese at shwnrs@gmail.com. Donations by check can be made payable to Northampton Area High School with Strand Together in the memo line and mailed to Northampton High School DECA, 1619 Laubach Ave., Northampton, 18067.

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Please visit Northampton Area School District’s website, nasdschools.org, to stay in touch with your child’s school. The website has many informative and helpful resources for parents and students.

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Parents can stay in touch with PTA groups by visiting their websites. Each of the elementary and secondary PTAs have developed a website to help parents stay informed.

Lehigh, lehighelementaryschoolpta.webs.com

George Wolf, georgewolfpta.org

Moore, moorepta.org

Borough, northamptonboroelempta.wikispaces.com

Middle school, northamptonareamiddleschoolpta.yolasite.com

High school, nasdschools.org

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Do you have any school news? This column is a compilation of upcoming school events in the Northampton Area School District. Teachers, administrators, parents, students, coaches, PTAs, club advisers and any other community members are invited to share their upcoming activities. Email me at jamb87@hotmail.com with “Northampton School News” in the subject line at least a week or two before an event.