Steckel Elementary School’s second annual family bingo night is March 7 in the cafeteria of Whitehall High School. Doors open 5:30 p.m., and bingo begins 6:30 p.m.

Proceeds from the event will be donated to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in the name of a Steckel Elementary student.

Order forms went home in early February, but if you need an extra, they are available in the school office.

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Whitehall-Coplay School District students will not have classes March 8. This is a professional development day for teachers.

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WHS students are reminded about AP sign-ups, currently taking place in the counseling office. The deadline to sign up for the AP test is March 18.

The cost of the test is $94. Students who receive free/reduced lunches pay $53. Payments can be made by cash, check or money order.

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The end of the third marking period will be March 29. Keep in contact with your child’s teacher. Communication is a very important part in your child’s success.

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It’s that time of year again - the Northampton Area Middle School yearbook sale is underway! Get your yearbook to memorialize the 2018-19 school year.

The cost of the yearbook is $20.

Orders can be placed online at http://orders.christmascitystudio.com until April 12. The password is wmsyb1819.

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The state testing window is approaching. The PSSAs in English/language arts and math will be administered to third-grade students April 15-May 3.

Parents are reminded to be sure students get plenty of restful sleep and start each day with a light, healthy breakfast.

No vacation time during this testing window will be approved.

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April 18 is now a snow makeup day. Please make note of this change.

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Vision screening has been completed for the year in the district elementary schools. A referral letter, which includes a doctor evaluation form on the back, was sent home for those students who need further evaluation by an eye care specialist. Remember to send in the completed form when your child has been to the specialist.

If financial assistance is needed for eye care, see the school nurse.

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Steckel’s yearbook sale is also underway. Order forms have been sent home.

The price for on-time orders, which are due by March 11, is $14. Late orders will be accepted for the late price of $15.

Yearbooks are expected to arrive in the beginning of June.

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A note about the district’s attendance policies: When your child is absent, a written note must be submitted within three days to deem the absence excused. When three unexcused days are accumulated, a truancy letter is sent home.

Truancy penalties have increased under Gov. Tom Wolf.

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It’s not too late to register your Giant bonus card to help your school earn extra cash through the A+ School Rewards. All you have to do is register your card number at giantfoodstores.com/aplus/ and designate your card to your child’s school in the “Customers - Designate Your School” area on the lower right-hand side.

You can also register over the phone at 1-877-Ask-Aplus 877-275-2758 or you can email askaplus@cranecommunications.com. Provide your full name, bonus card number and the school ID number.

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Do you have any school news? This column is a compilation of upcoming school events in the Whitehall-Coplay 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 “Whitehall-Coplay School News” in the subject line at least a week before an event.