Northampton Area School District will be closed for Thanksgiving break through Nov. 30. Schools reopen Dec. 1.

Have a happy and safe holiday!

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The beginning of the second trimester for elementary students begins Dec. 1.

Elementary trimester report cards will be available on the Sapphire community web portal starting Dec. 14.

Be sure to stay connected with your child’s teachers. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact them.

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The winter Keystone exams for Northampton Area High School students will begin Dec. 1 and continue through Dec. 15.

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Northampton Area Public Library reminds students and the community that due to COVID-19, the library is limiting the amount of people in the building to 15 at a time. Services are only to pick out books and utilize the computer, with only three computers available to allow for social distancing. At this time, the library is not offering any tables or areas at which to work.

The library had a Wi-Fi amplifier installed to allow for patrons and students to access the Internet on the library’s grounds and parking lot. This may help those who do not have access to the Internet without utilizing the building.

The library is still offering all the great databases it always has for research and recreation.

Also, the library offers virtual teen programming every month.

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Remember, you can help your school through the A+ School Rewards program with Giant Food Stores. It’s not too late to register your Giant bonus card to help your school earn extra cash. Visit giantfoodstores.com/aplus and designate your card to your school on the lower-right-hand-side red area called Customers - Designate Your School.

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

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Lehigh Elementary School continues its virtual storytimes. Join in 7 p.m. each Sunday to listen to a Lehigh Elementary staff member reading a favorite book.

This is a great weekly event for families to enjoy.

Visit Lehigh’s Facebook page, Lehigh Elementary School-NASD, to view the storytime.

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Be sure to visit the district’s website, nasdschools.org, regularly for updates and special announcements. There are many helpful forms and important links for students and parents.

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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.