Borough Elementary’s Siegfried and Franklin buildings are having a favorite storybook dress-up day, set for Oct. 29 as an optional event. Letters were sent home with more details.

All students in grades K-5 are allowed to dress up as their favorite storybook character from their favorite book. E-learners can participate from home, too. The students will also be reading stories and doing many activities related to the storybook day.

Costumes should not promote any violence. There will not be time to change into costumes at school, so costumes should be worn to school.

Face coverings will still be required.

Join the fun, and get creative!

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Northampton Area High School is looking for strong confident young women to mentor Northampton Area Middle School girls through Club Ophelia. It is a 12-week program after school one day a week.

The club is a positive place to build girl power through crafts and engaging activities. It can also be put on your high school transcript.

If interested, pick up an application in the NAHS guidance office or email ferryd@nasdschools.org.

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If you missed ordering your child’s school pictures, great news! You will get a new ordering code from Dan’s Camera when the pictures are ready. Please watch for updates.

Pictures of students and staff who were absent Sept. 15 for picture day at Lehigh Elementary School have the opportunity for picture makeup day Nov. 3.

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Moore Elementary School will have virtual parent-teacher conferences Nov. 22 and 23. More information will be shared with parents as the dates near.

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The NAMS spiritwear fundraiser is underway.

Visit https://fancloth.shop/KGTXX to check out the great merchandise and place your orders.

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Each NAHS student should have been sent an electronic copy of his or her ID. Please check the school email address and search for Christmas City Studios.

When scanning in or out of the building, your ID will be needed. Have it up and ready when scanning, and make sure your phone is as bright as possible. Your last year’s ID will also work until you receive your new ID.

Students with no ID must still sign in at the office when coming into the building. If you come through and don’t scan in, you will be marked absent. If you don’t have an ID, be sure to see a secretary.

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Have you downloaded the new Northampton Area School District app? The app will allow parents to access documents, events, news, updates and even emergency notifications.

Download the app on Android at bit.ly/2TZZEzm or on iPhone at apple.co/3k9Y5tB.

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Visit NASD’s website, nasdschools.org, for updates, announcements, forms and links for both students and parents.

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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.