Beginning of the school-year events are continuing in Northampton Area School District.

This is a great opportunity for parents/guardians to become familiar with their child’s teacher and the building. Information about the school year will be shared.

Meet the teacher nights at George Wolf, Lehigh and Borough elementary schools are set for 6-8 p.m. Sept. 8.

Back to school night at Northampton Area Middle School will be held 6-8 p.m. Sept. 14.

Open house at Northampton Area High School is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Sept. 15.

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On Sept. 9, students and staff are encouraged to participate in Patriotic Spirit Day, honoring Sept. 11. Wear your red, white and blue!

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Check out the fall 2022 community education program being offered. Participants do not need to be an NASD resident to participate.

Registration is now open for yoga, instructed by Beth Sweetana, which will be 7-8 p.m. Sept. 14, 21 and 28 and Oct. 5 in the multipurpose room at Siegfried Elementary School.

The cost of the whole class is $30; if you drop in, the class is $10.

Bring a yoga mat or towel and water to class. All levels are welcome.

Water aerobics and country line dancing classes will also be offered for the fall.

For more information or to register, visit nasdschools.org/commed or email Sandy Bischof at bischofs@nasdschools.org.

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Have you downloaded the new NASD app? The app will allow parents to access documents, events, news updates and emergency notifications. Download the app on Android at bit.ly/2TZZEzm or on iPhone at apple.co/3k9Y5tB.

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

Follow these steps to participate: Download the Box Tops app on the App Store or Google Play; register to buy Box Tops products; and scan your receipt within 14 days of purchase to earn cash for your child’s school.

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Reminder for Northampton Area Middle School parents: Drop-off begins 7 a.m., and homeroom begins 7:24 a.m.

Students must be in the classroom before that time to avoid being marked tardy.

NAMS thanks you for your continued support and cooperation.

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Reminder for Northampton Area High School students who are late arrivals: If you are coming into the building before class starts, report to the auditorium until the bell rings.

Do not go to class and hang out in the hall until class starts.

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Reminder for NAHS students about parking: If you 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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Remember to regularly visit NASD’s website, nasdschools.org, for updates and special announcements. There are many helpful forms and important links for both students and parents.

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If you would like to share any upcoming school events or have great things happening in your classrooms throughout the district, email me at jamb87@hotmail.com and title it Northampton District News. I would be happy to spread the news for any upcoming activities. You can also send me photos for possible publication in The Press.

Be sure to send me your information at least two weeks before an event. Columns are completed the weekend before Wednesday press time.

Thank you, and have a fantastic school year!