Fall picture retake days are coming up. If your child missed the first picture day or you would like a retake, make sure to bring payment and your original photo packages.

• Moore Elementary School - Oct. 25

• George Wolf Elementary School - Nov. 5

• Borough Elementary Schools (Franklin and Siegfried buildings) - Nov. 6

• Lehigh Elementary School - Nov. 7

• Northampton Area Middle School - Nov. 8

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The end of the first marking period will be Oct. 29. As always, be sure to communicate with your child and his or her teachers. Visit the Sapphire link to follow your child’s progress and grades.

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PTA groups will hold meetings next month.

• Moore Elementary - 6 p.m. Nov. 4

• Lehigh Elementary - 6:30 p.m. Nov. 4

• George Wolf Elementary - 6:30 p.m. Nov. 5

• Borough Elementary - 6:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Siegfried building

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Join in for Northampton Area School District’s community resource fair, to be held 5:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at Northampton Area High School, 1619 Laubach Ave.

There are several sessions available. Review the options, and sign up for any sessions you would like to attend.

Visit smore.com/6cgup for more information.

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Distributive Education Clubs of America students will hold their sixth annual fundraiser 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 9 in the NAHS auditorium.

Come out and shop for a new mattress in a no-pressure environment and with better-than-retail prices. The showroom will display the latest in adjustable bed frames and mattresses in every size, luxury pillows, sheets and even bean bag chairs that convert into youth beds.

Friendly and knowledgeable assistants will answer all your questions. This is a great way to support local DECA students and get better sleep!

There will be a 25-plus-bed showroom filled with all sizes and styles. Name brands like Simmons Beautyrest, Malouf and Symbol are available for up to 50 percent off retail prices.

Custom Fundraising Solutions has 100 locations nationwide and has given back more than $40 million. The company’s mission is to give back more than $10 million each year.

To learn more, visit customfundraisingsolutions.com.

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Do you have any NASD 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 “Northampton School News” in the subject line at least a week before an event.