Northampton Area Middle School Food Pantry is beginning a project for Christmas — a reverse advent calendar. Each day, add an item to a box. Bring the box to NAMS by Dec. 13 to be sent home with a student in need.

Here is the suggested schedule: day 1, box of cereal; day 2, peanut butter; day 3, stuffing mix; day 4, boxed potatoes; day 5, macaroni and cheese; day 6, canned fruit; day 7, canned tomatoes; day 8, canned tuna or chicken; day 9, jar of applesauce; day 10, canned sweet potatoes; day 11, cranberry sauce; day 12, canned beans; day 13, box of crackers; day 14, package of rice; day 15, package of oatmeal; day 16, package of pasta; day 17, spaghetti sauce; day 18, chicken noodle soup; day 19, tomato soup; day 20, canned corn; day 21, canned mixed vegetables; day 22, canned carrots; day 23, canned green beans; and day 24, special treat.

Email Jessica Boandl at boandlj@nasdschools.org for more details.

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Students in grades kindergarten through 5 will not have school Nov. 25-27 due to parent-teacher conferences. Make sure to confirm and keep your scheduled appointment with your child’s teacher.

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Lehigh Elementary School will continue to hold its book fair through Nov. 26.

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Northampton Area School District will be closed for Thanksgiving break Nov. 28-Dec. 2.

Have a safe and happy holiday, and enjoy time with family and friends!

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Reminder: Nov. 19 was the end of the first trimester for elementary schools. Report cards will be available on Sapphire beginning Dec. 6.

If you have any questions and concerns, please communicate with your child and your child’s teacher.

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If you want to donate winter coats and gear or if your family is in need of these items, email Robyn Ginther at gintherr@nasdschools.org.

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Community education classes for the second fall session are here. You do not need to be a resident of Northampton to participate. There is a drop-in fee for the classes listed below.

• Let’s Move will be 7-7:45 p.m. Nov. 26 in the multipurpose room at Siegfried Elementary School.

• Lap swim (no instructor but lifeguard on duty) is planned for 7:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 27 in the NAMS natatorium.

• Learn to crochet a holiday ornament 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 and 11 in the library at George Wolf Elementary School. All materials are supplied.

To register, click on the community tab at nasdschools.org.

If you are interested in leading a class, email Michele Heisler at heislerm@nasdschools.org. Instructors need to have a TB test and clearances.

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