Throughout February, the Community Task Force group will be holding a book drive at all schools in the Northampton Area School District. Books must be new or in excellent condition.

A collection box will be at each school.

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PTA groups will meet next month. Anyone is welcome to attend and join the groups.

• Moore Elementary School, 6 p.m. Feb. 3

• Lehigh Elementary School 6:30 p.m. Feb. 3

• George Wolf Elementary School, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 4

• Northampton Borough Elementary School, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 5, at the Siegfried building

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Report cards will be available online Feb. 4.

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The secondary solo and small ensemble recital is scheduled for 7 p.m. Feb. 7 in the band room of Northampton Area Middle School.

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Mark your calendar and plan ahead for the Presidents Day holiday break. Schools will be closed Feb. 14 and 17.

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NASD’s spring 2020 community education classes are open for registration. Classes will be held at Siegfried Elementary School, Northampton Area High School and NAMS.

Classes for the spring include lap swim, guitar, water aerobics, country line dancing, quilting, Zumba, self-defense, American Red Cross lifeguarding/first aid/CPR and AED certification and men’s basketball.

Visit the district website or email Sandy Bischof at bischofs@nasdschools.org to register.

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Online kindergarten registration for the 2020-21 school year began Jan. 15. Visit nasdschools.org and click on the 2020-21 Kindergarten Registration link on the left side of the page. The site will provide you with important information and requirements for kindergarten.

Your child must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1. The website provides you with the health requirements.

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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The NAHS 2020 yearbook is currently on sale for $75 until March 1. After this date, the price will increase.

If you need an order form, students can stop by the main office or you can order online at sscyearbooks.com.

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Parents/guardians, make sure to bring photo identification with you every time you visit any of the district schools - picking up your child, meeting with a staff member or leaving the main office. NASD does not want to inconvenience you if you arrive without the proper identification.

Administration and staff thank you for helping keep a safe environment for all the students at the schools.

Also, for the safety of students, please follow all traffic guidelines during arrival and dismissals throughout the district.

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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.