There will be a spirit day at Gockley Elementary School Jan. 16. The theme is “snowman day.”

Show your school spirit this month by wearing any clothing item that represents a snowman - “Brrrrr!”

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The second marking period will end Jan. 18. Parents/guardians are reminded to check the parental portals for the latest information, including monthly newsletters, and for access to your child’s report card for the rest of the school year.

Report cards for the second marking period will be sent electronically Jan. 28. Be sure the school has your correct email address to receive your child’s report card and important reminders.

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Mark your calendar: There is no school Jan. 21 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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Kindergarten information night will be held 6:30 p.m. Jan. 23. Parents/guardians of all kindergarten-aged children (5 years old by Aug. 31) who will be enrolling for the 2019-20 school year are invited to attend this informational evening.

Parents will have the opportunity to learn about a typical kindergarten day, enrollment procedures, transportation and curriculum and tour the kindergarten classrooms and school. Staff and administrators will be available for questions.

More information will be sent home with students.

Snow date is Jan. 24.

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There will be no school for students Jan. 25. This is a professional development day for teachers.

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All information pertaining to school delays, early dismissals and closings is announced on radio stations and news channels (WAEB AM 790, WFMZ FM 100.7, WLEV AM 1400, WAEB FM 104.1 and WFMZ TV Channel 69). This information can also be found on the district’s website, whitehallcoplay.org, and the WFMZ Stormcenter page, wfmz.com/weather/school-and-business-closings/149606.

In the event of a two-hour delay, students may not be dropped off prior to delay time since school personnel also have a change in report times. In the event of an early dismissal, parents who pick up students should report to the school by the modified dismissal time.

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Do you have any Whitehall-Coplay School District news? 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 “Whitehall-Coplay School News” in the subject line at least a week before an event.