An Empty Bowls event will be held 5-7:30 p.m. March 28 in the cafeteria of Northampton Area Middle School. Proceeds from the event will help feed the hungry and raise awareness of food insecurity.

Come enjoy community and friendship with neighbors.

Snow dates are April 4 and 11.

Visit https://bit.ly/2vOYKJh for more information, cost and tickets.

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Moore Elementary School is hosting a literacy night 6-8 p.m. March 29. There will be a meet and greet with author Floyd Cooper, a book presentation with a fun craft, therapy dogs to pet and read to and raffles with prizes.

Free books and food will also be available.

For more information, call Mrs. Dalrymple at 610-837-1859.

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PTAs groups are meeting next month.

Moore Elementary, 6 p.m. April 1, in the all-purpose room of the school. For more information, email Kate Latteman at klatte_08@yahoo.com or visit http://mooreelementarypta.digitalpto.com/.

Lehigh Elementary School, 6:30 p.m. April 1

George Wolf Elementary School, 6:30 p.m. April 2

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Northampton Area School District will be holding a Title I family night “escape room” event 6-7:30 p.m. April 3 in the multipurpose room of the Siegfried building. Find the clues, solve the puzzles and escape the room. Reading and math will lead the way.

A free night of fun for elementary families, there will be a photo booth, escape room, raffles, prizes, snacks, math, English/language arts, fun and more!

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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The end of the third marking period is April 5. Electronic report cards will be available on Sapphire April 17 for parents/guardians to view.

Be sure to check your child’s grades and keep an open communication between your child and your child’s teacher.

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The NAMS spring band concert is set for 7 p.m. April 5 in the auditorium of Northampton Area High School.

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Due to the inclement weather this year, NASD is required to make up eight instructional days. This is the recent update of dates that school will now be in session: April 18 and 22, June 4-7 and June 10 and 11.

Due to the schedule changes, May 29-31 and June 3-5 will now be full days for students and staff.

June 6, 7, 10 and 11 will be early dismissal days. Secondary schools (grades 6-12) will dismiss 10:30 a.m., and elementary schools (grades K-5) will dismiss noon.

Please make a note of these important changes to the schedule. If inclement weather causes schools to close in the coming weeks, these dates may change.

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Graduation is scheduled for 4 p.m. June 1 at Stabler Arena, Bethlehem. Seniors who have graduated are not required to attend school June 3-11.

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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 NASD. 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.