Northampton Community Task Force is holding a book drive throughout Northampton Area School District. The group is collecting new and like-new books, which will be donated to local food banks.

The drive will continue until March 1. Each school has a set goal.

Thank you for your help!

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PTA groups will meet this month.

Moore Elementary School: 6 p.m. March 4

Lehigh Elementary School: 6:30 p.m. March 4

George Wolf Elementary School: 6:30 p.m. March 5

Borough Elementary Schools: 6:30 p.m. March 6 at the Siegfried building

Northampton Area Middle School: 6 p.m. March 12

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Smile! Spring picture days are coming! Spring photos are optional to purchase, but all students must have their photo taken. Parents/guardians will be able to view them and decide on purchasing options.

Lehigh Elementary: March 7

Moore Elementary: March 8

Borough Elementary Franklin students: March 12

Borough Elementary Siegfried students: March 13

George Wolf Elementary: March 14

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Reminder for parents/guardians: Be sure to bring a photo identification with you every time you visit any of the NASD buildings for pick-up, meeting with a staff member or leaving the main office. The district does not want to inconvenience you if you arrive without the proper identification. The district thanks you for helping keep a safe environment for all the students at the schools.

Also, for the safety of our students, make sure to follow all traffic guidelines during arrival and dismissals throughout the district.

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Kindergarten registration is still underway at nasdschools.org. Click on the “2019-20 Kindergarten Registration” link on the left side of the page. The site will provide you with important information and requirements for kindergarten.

If you are unable to register online, call your child’s school for assistance - Northampton Borough Elementary: 610-262-6430; Lehigh Elementary: 610-767-1191; George Wolf Elementary: 610-837-1833; and Moore Elementary: 610-837-1859

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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.