Northampton Area School District will be closed for the holiday break from Dec. 24 to Jan. 2, 2022. Schools will reopen Jan. 3, 2022.

Have a happy and safe holiday with family and friends.

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Moore Elementary School students invite you to check out their festive tree decorated at Lehigh Valley International Airport, 3311 Airport Road, Hanover Township, Lehigh County.

Thanks to all teachers and students who contributed decorations for this year’s tree. Everyone’s help was appreciated, and a special thanks to Mrs. Dremock, for organizing and decorating, and Ms. Donnangelo, for helping decorate.

Happy holidays!

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NASD’s kindergarten and first-grade online registration for the 2022-23 academic year begins Jan. 12, 2022. To register your child, visit the school district website, nasdschools.org, click on Enroll Now at the right, click on 2022-2023 Kindergarten Registration and follow the directions.

Admission to kindergarten requires the child to be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2022; admission to first grade requires the child to be 6 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2022. Note: Children currently enrolled in kindergarten in NASD do not need to register for first grade.

There are health requirements to register, including:

Immunization record must show the following: four doses of tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis (one dose on or after the fourth birthday); four doses of polio (fourth dose on or after the fourth birthday and at least six months after previous dose given); two doses of measles, mumps, rubella (usually given as MMR); three doses of hepatitis B; and two doses of varicella (chickenpox) or evidence of immunity.

Physical and dental examinations are also required for entrance into kindergarten and may be completed up to one year prior to entrance into kindergarten. The dental and physical forms for these exams are available on the NASD website.

There are also additional requirements to enroll. Upload to the online application the following: original birth certificate or proof of birth date; two proofs of residency in NASD that also verify parent/guardian name and address (utility bill, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation identification or driver’s license, PennDOT vehicle registration, copy of state/federal program enrollment, copy of paycheck stub with name and address of employee and employer, residency affidavit or copy of mortgage, lease or rental agreement); and custody papers (if applicable).

If you are unable to register online at home, call your child’s school for assistance - Borough Elementary Schools at 610-262-6430, Lehigh Elementary School at 610-767-1191, George Wolf Elementary School at 610-837-1833 or Moore Elementary School at 610-837-1859.

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Reminder for Northampton Area High School students about parking: Students who are parking on the streets in Northampton, make sure not to park on the streets where you need parking permits from the borough. It is possible your vehicle will be ticketed if parked there.

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NASD is hiring! Check out nasdschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx to find the opportunity that’s right for you.

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Box Tops for Education is one of the nation’s largest programs that helps schools. Buying products with Box Top logos earns NASD money.

Follow these steps to participate. Download the Box Tops for Education app on the Apple store or Google Play and register to buy Box Top products. Scan your receipt within 14 days of purchase to earn cash for our schools.

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Have you downloaded the new NASD 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 the district’s website for updates and special announcements. There are many helpful forms and important links for both 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.