Zephyr Elementary School’s last dress-up day is Dec. 15 - Christmas tree day. Wear your green and join in the fun!

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Reminder: Dec. 8 marked the middle of the second marking period. Please log in to the PowerSchool parent portal to review your child’s grades and assignments. Take time to talk with your child about the his/her progress in school. Encourage your child to reach out to his/her teachers with any questions.

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Students at Steckel Elementary School can continue to shop through Dec. 15 at the Lil Shopper’s Shop. This program is sponsored by Whitehall-Coplay PTO PLUS.

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Zephyr Elementary’s winter concert is set for 7 p.m. Dec. 19 in the auditorium of Whitehall High School.

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Whitehall-Coplay School District will be closed Dec. 22-Jan. 1, 2024, for winter break. Have a great holiday with family and friends!

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WHS is offering an after-school tutoring program called CASH (Collaborative After School Help), previously called Homework Club, to provide academic support in subject areas, organization and study skills for any student with an IEP. These sessions are offered 3-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in room D103.

All students with an IEP are eligible, and it is a great opportunity for students to catch up on work, complete homework, get extra help in subject areas, get help with organization and learn new techniques and study skills to help them get ready for tests.

Students may participate for one day, two days or all three days.

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Gockley Elementary School students need a change of clothes to be kept at school. Please keep a seasonally appropriate full change of clothes in your child’s backpack for use in case of spills or accidents. The school keeps a limited supply of clothes in the health room and may not have enough if the situation arises.

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WHS students are ready to help! If you are aware of community service opportunities, consider reaching out to WHS staff. Students have been a tremendous help at Zephyr and are available to volunteer their time in the community.

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Consider signing up your child for Touchstone Theatre’s Building Bridges after-school program. The program uses theater and creative drama to facilitate cultural competency, self-awareness and communication with students. By the end of the program, students will have created, with guidance from the Touchstone Theatre’s teaching artists, an original performance to share with classmates, teachers, counselors and family.

Student impact throughout this program includes more effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills, increased self-control, improved critical thinking skills, enriched problem-solving and decision-making skills, increased self-esteem and a stronger sense of group/community.

Registration is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit the Zephyr Buzz newsletter for information on how to register.

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The 2024 edition of the WHS yearbook, The Whitehall, will continue the tradition of publishing baby pictures and senior ads of graduating seniors.

For more information and how to submit, visit smore.com/3ps4d.

To order your yearbook, visit balfour.com and search Whitehall High School.

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Reminder to all students: Phones and headphones must be removed and stored away when in class. In addition, winter hats, coats and blankets may not be worn in school.

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WHS students, only Whitehall-Coplay School District Chromebooks will be permitted for in-school use for this school year. No other devices will connect to the WCSD Wi-Fi.

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WCSD’s policy limits educational trips to seven school days per year. Any days missed for travel beyond the seven days of absence will be illegal days if the student’s age is 16 or younger.

The family educational trip request form, available in the school office, must be submitted to the office before departure.

WCSD prefers all trips be scheduled during holiday breaks.

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If you would like to share any upcoming school events for administrators, teachers, staff, clubs, students, coaches, etc., email me at jamb87@hotmail.com and title it Whitehall-Coplay District News. I would be happy to spread the news for any upcoming activities. You can also send me pictures and great things that are happening in your classroom 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 going to press Wednesdays.