Moore Elementary Schools will have spirit days this month.

• Dec. 13: Wear your appropriate pajamas for the theme “Long Winter’s Nap.”

• Dec. 16: Dress in your comfiest clothes for the theme “Comfort and Joy.”

• Dec. 17: Santa versus the Grinch — wear red or green to see which color wins!

• Dec. 18: Dress like a reindeer.

• Dec. 19: Wear all white for the theme “Winter Wonderland.”

• Dec. 20: It’s “Polar Express Day” — don your Christmas pajamas.

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Northampton Area School District’s winter concerts are here! Come kick off the season with some festive performances.

Northampton Area Middle School and Northampton Area High School students will hold their band concert 7-8:30 p.m. Dec. 13 in the NAHS auditorium.

NAMS’ chorus and show choir members will perform their concert 7-8:30 p.m. Dec. 17 in the auditorium.

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Mark your calendar: Northampton Area School District will be closed Dec. 23-Jan. 5, 2025. Classes will resume Jan. 6, 2025.

Have a safe and happy holiday with family and friends.

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NAMS Clothing Closet assists families in need of winter coats. If your family is in need of winter coats, email Robyn Ginther at gintherr@nasdschools.org or send a note in with a food pantry bag, and Mrs. Boandl will pass on the information.

If you have a gently used or new coat you wish to donate, it will happily be accepted by contacting Ginther. Sizes adult small, medium and large are always needed.

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Stay tuned for a January 2025 PTA meeting date. Consider attending future PTA meetings if you’re interested in joining, volunteering or would like to find out how to get involved. All are welcome to attend.

If you have questions, email NAMSPTA000@gmail.com.

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Reminders for NAHS students: You must be carrying your ID on you each day. It is needed to scan in and out of the building and to sign into the study hall.

Also, students should not be coming into the building more than 10 minutes before their scheduled class starts. If a student gets there too early, they must sit in the office until it’s time for class.

If students are coming into the building late, make sure to stop and see attendance before scanning and going to class.

Additionally, be aware as to which scanner you are scanning into for attendance.

For 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 halls until class starts.

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Do you have a passion to share for community education classes? If you have a passion or skill you would like to share with the community, email Michele Heisler at heislerm@nasdschools.org.

Instructors need to have a TB test and clearances.

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