Want to win a gift card? Anytime a Whitehall High School student checks out a book in the library during this month, he or she will be entered to win a $25 gift card.

With each book, a student will have the chance to add a snowflake on the library tree.

The winner will be selected Dec. 19 from the tree.

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Winter break for Whitehall-Coplay School District students begins Dec. 20 with a half day. Schools will then be closed Dec. 23-Jan. 1, 2020.

Classes resume Jan. 2, 2020.

Have a safe and happy holiday with family and friends!

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Tutoring is available at Zephyr Elementary School. If you are interested in tutoring for your child, contact Brittany Rabe at 610-871-3671, ext. 1572.

Schedules and fees will be negotiated with the tutor.

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Whitehall-Coplay Middle School is continuing its ZephyrTough Employee of the Month. If your child has a favorite teacher or staff member who has gone above and beyond for the students, parents have the opportunity to recognize them. Colleagues may recognize their co-workers as well.

Visits whitehallcoplay.org and continue to the WCMS page; follow the link to vote for the Employee of the Month. Be sure to fill in all the fields of this form.

There are a lot of amazing staff members out there - time to give some recognition!

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Any child approved for free or reduced lunches will receive the daily meal and beverage. Additional items, such as fish crackers, carrots and dip and popcorn, are not included.

Parents/guardians may deposit funds into their child’s account if their child would like to purchase these additional items.

If a student is purchasing breakfast, he or she may go directly to the cafeteria from their morning bus. Breakfast may include PopTarts or cereal for $1.60 (full price) or for 30 cents (reduced cost).

Parents should remind their children to let their teacher know whether they are having lunch or packing lunch.

Lunch information is available at myschoolbucks.com.

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WCSD’s trip policy states that educational trips are limited to seven school days per year. Any days missed for travel beyond the seven days of absence will be illegal days if the student’s age is 16 or younger.

The family educational trip request form (available in the school office) must be submitted to the office prior to departure.

The district prefers all trips be scheduled during holiday breaks.

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Remember, you can contribute to the A+ School Rewards program while doing shopping at Giant Food Stores. Register your Giant bonus card to help your school earn extra cash.

Visit giantfoodstores.com/aplus and designate your card to our school on the lower-right-hand-side area called “Customers - Designate Your School.”

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

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Updating phone numbers on the parent portal is important. WCSD requests all student records be reviewed and/or updated, so the district has accurate contact and medical records.

Instructions were included in a letter sent home in the beginning of the school year that has student/user identification and a password.

Parents can visit the site at update.whitehallcoplay.org.

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Do you have any school news? This column is a compilation of upcoming school events in the WCSD. 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.