East Allen Elementary School will be having a book character dress-up day Oct. 30. Join the fun and school spirit by dressing as your favorite storybook character!

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The Siegfried Elementary School PTA book fair is scheduled for Nov. 2-6. They are offering an easy way for students to shop. It’s called the Scholastic Wallet.

Family members can contribute funds and students can shop without needing to bring cash to school. Visit bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/coloneljohnsiegfriedelem, select the ewallet option and create an account for your child. They will be ready to shop!

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PTA meetings are coming up.

• Lehigh Elementary School: 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 3

• Siegfried Elementary School: 4-5:30 p.m. Nov. 11

• East Allen Elementary School: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 12

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Ready to hit the slopes this winter at Blue Mountain? Winter is right around the corner.

Whether you are a seasoned skier, first-time snow boarder or just looking for a fun family activity, it is the perfect time to grab your passes, lessons and rentals at Blue Mountain. Passes, lessons and rentals are available for the whole family.

Ticket sales will close Nov. 5. Visit the NAHS or NAMS pages, follow the Northampton Ski Board information link or email northamptonskiboard@gmail.com.

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Northampton Area High School and Northampton Area Middle School report cards will be available on the Sapphire community web portal beginning Nov. 6. Be sure to communicate with your child and your child’s teacher if you ever have any questions or concerns.

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Fly a flag in the Disabled American Veterans Field of Flags to honor a veteran.

Visit the flags 3-6 p.m. Nov. 11 at NAMS between the entrance and Ed Pany Drive.

If you would like to donate, visit nasdschools.org and follow the link to the NAMS 540 to help.

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Time to clean out those closets and put your gently used items to use! The Siegfried Elementary PTA is collecting and distributing items to people in developing countries, giving clothing and household items a second life. The PTA will earn money for every pound of donations collected. Every bag counts, so gather your gently used clothes, shoes and household items and help the school turn your donation into funds for the school.

The event will be held 10-11:30 a.m. Nov. 21 in the school parking lot. Organizers will accept gently used clothing, shoes for men, women and children, handbags, scarves, towels, sheets, pillowcases, curtains, stuffed animals, bikes and toys.

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The East Allen PTO group is looking for vendors for its upcoming fall bazaar, to be held Nov. 21 at the school. There is a small fee to become a vendor.

Email elizabeth.irenec@gmail.com or meskowitz22@gmail.com with questions.

There will be food and drinks, a basket raffle, flea market and a vendor and craft fair.

There is no admission charge for shoppers. Food and raffle tickets will be available to purchase.

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NAMS’ Secret Santa is coming! The NAMS Food Pantry is sponsoring a way to spread holiday cheer to local students. Students and families can help by purchasing a gift from the food pantry Secret Santa Amazon wishlist.

To view the list, a link is posted on school’s 540 weekly page. Every item goes to families in the school community.

Place your orders by Dec. 10 to help make their season bright.

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Winter sports sign-ups are now available for students. Visit the athletics home page to register and for more information.

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If you missed purchasing an NAMS 2025-26 yearbook, extra books are available. The school accepts cash or checks made payable to NASD.

Books are available first come, first served.

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The NAMS Food Pantry is available during the school year to provide assistance to families in need. Complete the form on the district website to request nonperishable items to be sent home with your child.

Email Jessica Boandl at boandlj@nasdschools.org with any questions or concerns.

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NAMS’ clothing closet is in need of donations for women’s pants (sweats and leggings) size small through extra large. The closet also assists families in need of winter coats.

Donations can be dropped off at the main entrance during school hours.

Email Robyn Ginther at gintherr@nasdschools.org for more information.

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The Konkrete Kids sock sale is underway. These are comfortable, breathable and durable sports socks, perfect for practice and everyday wear. There are also other items, such as beanies and blankets, but a limited amount is available.

Visit NAMS’ page on the district website to order.

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