The beginning of the second trimester for elementary students was 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 began Dec. 1 and will continue through Dec. 15.

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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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Did you know Northampton Area School District students can get a free meal every day? All students will enjoy lunch at no charge, until further notice.

Visit the cafeteria or pick up the grab-and-go meals.

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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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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.