We are in the home stretch – officially the fourth marking period. Here’s to all the activity and hustle and bustle of the end of the school year coming our way.

All Salisbury Township schools will be closed April 14-18. School will reopen April 19. Enjoy your spring break.

The next school board meeting will be held 7:30 p.m. April 20 in the administration building.

The next Salisbury Elementary School Falcon proud T-shirt day is April 22.

It’s that time of year again ... it’s time for the Pennsylvania System of School Assessments. These assessments begin April 25 with the English Language Arts component. Please remember to encourage your student to take their time and do their best, while not stressing over it too much. Encourage a good night sleep and a good breakfast as always.

Salisbury is looking for a varsity girls basketball coach. Anyone interested should contact Monica Deeb at mdeeb@salisburysd.org.

The Devonshire drop-off site will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 14 and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 16. The Franko Farm drop off center will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 18 and 21 and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 23.

Mark your calendars for 2 p.m. May 15. Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church of Eastern Salisbury, 1707 Church Road, Allentown, will host an afternoon of bingo. Doors open 1:30 p.m.; refreshments will be available for purchase. For more information, call 610-797-6933.

“Where flowers bloom, so does hope.” Lady Bird Johnson