Mark your calendar for upcoming changes in school schedules.

Elementary students have early dismissals Nov. 21-26 for parent-teacher conferences. No lunch will be served.

School will be closed throughout the district for all grades Nov. 27-Dec. 2 for Thanksgiving. School is back in session Tuesday, Dec. 3.

Have a safe and wonderful holiday with family and friends.

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The school board will reorganize at its next meeting 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, at the district office on Laubach Avenue. The public is invited.

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Don't forget to pick up your Market Day pies Monday, Nov. 25, at Lehigh Elementary School.

The next regular Market Day pick up is set for Dec. 3 between the hours of 3 and 5 p.m.

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The Turkey Day football game between Northampton and Catasauqua takes place Nov. 28 at the Muhlenburg College Scotty Wood Stadium located at 2400 Chew St., Allentown. Kick off is set for 10 a.m.

Come on out and support the Northampton football team.

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The middle school is collecting items for the Northampton Food Bank through Wednesday, Nov. 27.

The food bank is in dire need of donations. Each homeroom will have a bag to fill.

Some of the items needed include canned vegetables, fruits, soup, stew, canned meats of any kind, pasta, pasta sauce, mac and cheese, cereal, crackers, instant potatoes, rice, stuffing mix, cleaning products, baby items and personal hygiene.

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The George Wolf Elementary PTA Book Fair will be held from Dec. 3-6.

Students will be bringing home a detailed flyer with more information.

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Do you have any school news? This column is a compilation of upcoming school events in the Northampton Area School District. Teachers, administrators, parents, students, coaches, PTOs, club advisers, and any other community members are invited to share their upcoming activities. Email me at jamb 87@hotmail.com with "Northampton School News" in the subject line at least a week before an event.