Northampton Area School District report cards are available now through Feb. 18 on the Sapphire community web portal.

The second marking period ended Jan. 22.

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Reminder: Session one of NASD’s community education program - an adult physical education class - begins 6:45-8 p.m. Feb. 3 and will continue Feb. 10, 17 and 24. There is a makeup date of March 3.

Session two will be March 10, 17, 24 and 31, with a makeup date of April 7.

Register now to enjoy games like volleyball, floor hockey, dodge ball, indoor soccer, team handball, krazy kickball, basketball, ultimate Frisbee, flickerball, pickleball and more.

Open to all residents and nonresidents, the class will be held in the Siegfried Elementary School gymnasium, 1677 Lincoln Ave., Northampton. Participants can enter at the main doors by the playground.

The price is $40 a session; a minimum of 12 participants is required. The instructor will be Joseph Billy.

Sign up for classes by using the My Schoolbucks link on the NASD website, nasdschools.org.

For more class information and details, contact Sandy Bischof, director, at bischofs@nasdschools.org.

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There will be no classes for students Feb. 18. Teachers will have an in-service day.

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On Feb. 21, schools will be closed for the Presidents Day holiday.

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NASD’s kindergarten and first-grade online registration for the 2022-23 academic year is underway.

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. Admission to first grade requires the child to be 6 years old on or before Sept. 1.

Children currently enrolled in kindergarten in NASD do not need to register for first grade.

There are health requirements to register.

Immunization records 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 before 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 at 610-767-1191, George Wolf Elementary School at 610-837-1833 or Moore Elementary at 610-837-1859.

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Box Tops for Education is one of the nation’s largest programs helping schools. Buying products with Box Tops 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 Tops products. Scan your receipt within 14 days of purchase to earn cash for our schools.

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High school students who are looking for volunteering opportunities can visit volunteerlv.org to find some volunteer opportunities. It is a great way to give back to the community and a wonderful life lesson!

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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.