Due to inclement weather this school year, Northampton Area School District is required to make up four instructional days. The following instructional days have been added to the school calendar: March 29 and June 4, 5 and 6.

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Read Across America is coming March 2. Read Across America is a national program that promotes reading and adult involvement in the education of our students. The goal is to motivate children to read.

March is the birthday month of Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. His books have led generations of children to learn the joy of reading.

Students and staff are encouraged to participate. There will be a variety of classroom activities. Families are encouraged to make a special time of reading together and enjoy a visit to local libraries!

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High school yearbooks are on sale now. Visit the school district website, nasdschools.org, and follow the link to the high school page. There, you will find a link to purchase a yearbook.

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Commemorative brick pavers that will be placed within 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.

This buy-a-brick fundraiser is sponsored by Northampton Area Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation, and all proceeds will be used to supplement and enhance NASD’s 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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Parents can stay in touch with their PTAs by visiting the group’s website. Each of the elementary and secondary PTA groups have developed a website to help parents be informed.

Lehigh Elementary, lehighelementaryschoolpta.webs.com

George Wolf Elementary, georgewolfpta.org

Moore Elementary, moorepta.org

Borough Elementary, northamptonboroelempta.wikispaces.com

Middle school, northamptonareamiddleschoolpta.yolasite.com

High school, on the district website

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District schools can earn money from Giant’s A+ Program through its 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 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 before an event.