BETHLEHEM AREA SD

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Carlos Armani Sepulveda is in Grade 5 at Donegan ES. Carlos is a leader and a kind friend. In Grade 3, he took the role of making the morning announcements, and has been part of welcoming our community to school every morning since. Carlos has earned the title of Grand Champion in First in Math for the past two years. He presents at student-led assemblies and dresses as the Donegan Star at community events.

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Jack Wenner teaches Social Studies at Northeast MS. Mr. Wenner is a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher who is always looking out for his students. He maintains consistent and open communication with his team of teachers and parents. He always provides a welcoming and supportive environment for his team every single day. He is a vital member of the Northeast MS family.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Julie Carraghan graduated from Freedom HS in 2004. Julie is currently the legislative director and executive director for State Sen. Nick Miller.

THANKSGIVING WEEK EARLY DISMISSALS AND CLOSURES: BASD Students will have early dismissals Monday, Nov. 20, and Tuesday, Nov. 21. All BASD schools will be closed from Wednesday, Nov. 22, through Monday, Nov. 27. Childcare will be open Nov. 22 and 27, closed Nov. 23 and 24.

DRIVE THRU FLU CLINIC: The Bethlehem Health Bureau will hold a drive thru flu clinic at Freedom HS Saturday, Nov. 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot on Chester Avenue. For more information call 610-865-7083 or email askbhb@bethlehem-pa.gov

BASD ART TEACHERS WIN AWARD: Our BASD Visual Art teachers recently won an award from the PA Art Education Association. Visit youtube/OhaubfR7qvo? feature=shared to watch a video about the award featuring our District Visual Arts teachers.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION: On the second Saturday of each month, from 10 a.m. to noon, there will be a drive-through food distribution at Northeast MS, 1170 Fernwood St. The distribution is open to families of BASD students.

MIDDLE SCHOOL CONCERTS: Broughal, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. East Hills Winter Choral Concert, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. East Hills Winter Orchestra and Jazz Band, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. Nitschmann Winter Orchestra and Jazz Band, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. Northeast Winter Concert, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m.

RESCHEDULED! BINGO AT LIBERTY HS: Benefits the Liberty HS Grenadier Band. NEW DATE: Sunday Nov. 19 at 1 p.m. Doors open at noon. For tickets visit givebutter.com/YQMONI. If you initially purchased tickets for the original date and cannot attend, please contact Cory Dailey at band-vp1@lhsgbopc.org for a refund.

LIBERTY THEATRE PRESENTS RADIUM GIRLS: The Liberty HS Theatre will present the play about the young women who painted luminous dial watches in the 1920s, until the workers began to fall ill with radium sickness, and their fight for justice. Nov. 16, 7 p.m., Nov. 17, 1 p.m., and Nov. 18, 7 p.m. Group tickets for groups of 15 or more people are available by emailing Lmainiero@basdschools.org. Individual tickets are on sale to the public, visit showtix4u.com/event-details/77241 to order.

WAWA SHORTI COUPONS: Liberty Theatre Co. is selling Wawa Coupons for $5 each. Coupons are good at any Wawa location and never expire! Reach out to your favorite company member to buy yours today. Or email Lmainiero@basdschools.org

JAZZ AUDITIONS AT FREEDOM HS: All interested students must audition. Due Nov. 18. For all information go to tinyurl.com/JazzFHS2324

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE PRODUCTION: Freedom HS Theatre Company will present “It’s a Wonderful Life” Dec. 1, 2 and 3. Tickets are available at ShowTix4U.com/events/FHSTC or call 610-867-5843 ext. 80857

BLOOD DRIVE AT FREEDOM HS: The Freedom HS National Honor Society will hold a blood drive Dec. 6 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. You must be at least 17 years old and 110 pounds to donate. Bring your student ID or your driver’s license to your appointment.

FREEDOM HS CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA CONCERT: Dec. 8 at 7 p.m.

FREEDOM HS ART SHOW AND HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT: Dec. 15 Art Show 5:30 p.m. Orchestra Holiday Pops Concert 7:30 p.m.

LIBERTY HS HOLIDAY CONCERT & ART SHOW: Art Show: Dec. 15 at 5:30 p.m. Holiday Concert Dec. 15 at 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., & Dec. 17 at 2 p.m.

LUMINARIA NIGHT VOLUNTEERS WANTED: Join Historic Bethlehem as we support New Bethany Ministries Dec. 9 and light up the night for the annual Luminaria Night. We are seeking volunteers to help fill up the bags and light the candles on Main and Broad streets within Historic District. To sign up: signupgenius.com/go/10C0B48A5AE2AAB9-45983317-2023#/

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING: Spread joy, decorate, hand out cookies, pass out programs, assist performers. The date help is most needed is Nov. 24. The link for volunteers to sign up is: m.signupgenius.com/? fbclid=IwAR1Q3rWtio5RKJOG57UPXZDx7e9rD_9SN0Xb5OVFIAmaNExSNV7ATVGD3EE_aem_AfQRm7NcowzxtocqwM4IfqULH-CawxZC2nSiVupNg3dOc-m0s0LXKmoBpw4yt4quz24#!/showSignUp/10C0B48A5AE2AAB9-45296895-christmas

ST. LUKE’S WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM: Paid work experience program in a health care setting. For students ages 16 to 18. Must be enrolled in high school and live in Northampton or Lehigh County. To apply, visit redcap.slhn.org/surveys/?s=JWY97Y7KFWWNXC87.

LEHIGH VALLEY ZOO: Benefits include discounts on food and drinks, and a 40 percent discount at the gift shop. For more information and to apply visit lvzoo.org/volunteer

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

FARMERSVILLE ES PTA FARMS GIVING: Food, crafts, stories. In conjunction with the event, there will be a food and outerwear drive. Pay at the door or visit farmsgiving.cheddarup.com For more information, visit the Farmersville PTA Facebook page. Nov. 17, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

SPRING GARDEN ES PTO FAMILY NIGHT OUT AT PRIME STEAKHOUSE: Nov. 16 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 325 Stoke Park Road. 10 percent of dine in and take out proceeds (excluding alcoholic beverages, tax and gratuity) will go to the Spring Garden ES PTO. For a flyer to show the restaurant, visit the Spring Garden ES PTO Facebook page, or email Springgardenpto@gmail.com.

SPRING GARDEN ES BOOK FAIR: The Scholastic Book Fair is coming. Online: Nov. 17-22 and Student/Conference visits Nov. 20 and 21. Get ready to empower your reader with book choice. Start exploring together: scholastic.com/bf/springgardenelemschool1 #ScholasticBookFairs

SPRING GARDEN NIGHT AT THE PHANTOMS: Discounted tickets to Phantoms game Jan. 27. Order by Dec. 15 to get a chance to win a ride on the Fanboni. Contact vanderwerffkn@gmail.com for more information.

THOMAS JEFFERSON ES/MORAVIAN UNIVERSITY NUT-FREE SNACK DRIVE: Seeking donations of nut-free snacks such as granola bars, crackers without peanut butter, fruit snacks/gushers, mini to go bags of chips, pretzels, popcorn, Cheez-its, Oreos, & Chips Ahoy. Drop items off at Moravian University in boxes located in the Center for Career and Civic Engagement, Hub desk, or Sally Lobby.

THOMAS JEFFERSON ES PTO DINE TO DONATE AT MARTELLUCI’S: Nov. 28. 15 percent of all Dine-in and Take-out orders will be donated.

BETHLEHEM CATHOLIC

THANKSGIVING WEEK CLOSURES: No school for student from Wednesday, Nov. 22 through Monday, Nov. 27.

CHARTER ARTS HS

THANKSGIVING WEEK CLOSURES: Early dismissal on Wednesday, Nov. 22 at 11:45 a.m. School will be closed from Nov. 23 through 27.

UPCOMING MUSIC EVENTS: An Evening of Jazz at Godfrey Daniels, Nov. 30, 7 p.m. Chamber Ensembles Concert at Charter Arts Theatre, Dec. 5, 7 p.m. Winter Choral Concert at Charter Arts Theatre, Dec. 11 & 12, 7 p.m. Winter Instrumental Concert at Charter Arts Theatre, Dec. 15, 7 p.m. Jazz Cafe at Charter Arts Theatre, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m., Holiday Vocalist Cafe, at Godfrey Daniels Dec. 21 at 7 p.m.

DUAL LANGUAGE CHARTER SCHOOL

THANKSGIVING WEEK CLOSURES: Early dismissals on Nov. 20 and 21 at 12:15 p.m. School will be closed from Nov. 22 through 27.

HOLY INFANCY SCHOOL

THANKSGIVING WEEK CLOSURES: School will be closed from Nov. 22 through 27.

MORAVIAN ACADEMY

HDC THANKSGIVING LOVEFEAST FOR GRANDPARENTS & SPECIAL FRIENDS: Nov. 21 at 9:30 a.m. at the Central Moravian Church. For grades 1-8 students and their families. Formal uniform for students.

THANKSGIVING WEEK CLOSURES: HDC Early dismissals on Nov. 21 at 11:30 a.m. For all students in preschool-grade 8. All Schools will be closed from Nov. 24 through 27.

PS & PK HARVEST FEAST PERFORMANCE - BISTRO: Nov. 21 11:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. HARVEST FEAST MEAL - BISTRO 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

K-8TH HARVEST FEAST MEAL: Noon to 1 p.m.

K-5TH HARVEST FEAST PERFORMANCE: 2 to 3 p.m.

SAINT ANNE SCHOOL:

THANKSGIVING WEEK CLOSURES: School will be closed from Nov. 22 through 27.