Due to the recent inclement weather and school closures, the end of the second marking period will be extended to Jan. 22. The first day of the third marking period will be Jan. 23.

More information about the third and fourth marking periods will be provided in the upcoming weeks.

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The two makeup days for students for school closures Jan. 4 and 5 will be June 4 and 5.

The calendar may still need to be updated due to any future school closings.

Updates will be shared and found on the school website, nasdschools.org.

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Commemorative brick pavers that will be placed in the new memorial plaza outside the entrance of Al Erdosy Stadium and the entrance to the new district swimming pool are still available for purchase. This memorial plaza will be the center of the secondary campus.

The buy-a-brick fundraiser is sponsored by Northampton Area Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation, and all proceeds will be used to supplement and enhance Northampton Area School District K-12 education programs.

More details and information about engraving, sizing and pricing of the pavers are available at konkretefoundation.org.

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The Box Tops For Education program continues to be underway in the elementary schools. Each Box Top earns money for the schools.

Box Tops can be found on many different products. Simply cut out the Box Tops and send them to school with your child.

More information about the program can be found at boxtops4education.com.

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District schools can earn money from the Giant A+ program through Giant grocery stores when you use your bonus card during checkout. All you need to do is register your bonus card number at giantfoodstores.com/aplus.

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Visit the NASD website, nasdschools.org, to stay in touch with your child’s school. The website is very informative and helpful. Parents can see the many activities and upcoming events for both parents and students.

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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.