Report cards are available on Sapphire beginning today, Feb. 1. Please be sure to discuss any issues with your child and his or her teachers.

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The winter ball dance will be held 7-10 p.m. Feb. 3. It will be held at Northampton Banquet & Event Center, 1601 Laubach Ave.

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Online kindergarten registration will begin Feb. 7 for all the elementary schools in the district. Kindergarten admission requires the child must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1.

Registration is Feb. 7-21.

Visit the school district website, nasdschools.org, and find the link in the parent resources to register. There you will be able to access the form.

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Northampton Area Middle School’s PTA meeting is set for 6 p.m. Feb. 13 at the school.

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District schools can earn money from Giant’s A+ Program 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 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.