Are you ready for a career change? Looking to make a difference in a child’s life by becoming a teacher? Northampton Area School District has a virtual job fair, set for 6 p.m. Jan. 12.

Visit the NASD website and follow the link to the image and scan the QR code to register. You can also find it on NASD’s Facebook page.

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Reminder: Online kindergarten registration began Jan. 11.

Visit the NASD website, nasdschools.org, and follow the link to registration. The link will give you all the necessary information and criteria for your child.

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Mark your calendar for no school Jan. 16 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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On Jan. 19, secondary students will be ending their second marking period. Report cards will be available on the Sapphire community web portal Jan. 27.

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Spring registration is now open for lacrosse, for all boys and girls in grades K-8. Registration closes Jan. 23.

Visit the district website and follow the QR code, visit northamptonlacrosse.org or email northamptonyouthlax@gmail.com for more information. 

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Stay up to date on the latest from Northampton Area Public Library, such as regular monthly clubs for students in grades 3-5 and a teen Game Club meeting, set for 6 p.m. Jan. 17.

Visit the library’s website at northamptonapl.org or follow the library’s Facebook page.

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Did you know you can purchase Northampton apparel online?

Visit NASD’s website and follow the link to the high school page to view items and place an order.

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Reminder for parents of Northampton Area Middle School students: Drop-off begins 7 a.m., and homeroom begins 7:24 a.m. Students must be in the classroom prior to that time in order 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 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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Box Tops for Education is one of the nation’s largest programs that helps schools. Buying products with the Box Tops logo earns our school money. 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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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 iPhone at apple.co/3k9Y5tB.

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You can also visit the district’s website 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 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.