The kindergartners in Diane Jordan’s class at Conewago Elementary School, Northeastern School District, were thinking valentine thoughts. They drew someone they love and told about what makes them special.

I love …

… my mom because before school she gives me kisses. — Reese Barnard

… my brother because I don’t get to see him a lot. — Kylie Beard

… Daddy because I like to sleep with him. — Carter Bradley

… Mommy because she hugs me a lot of times. — Ryan Collazo

… Mom because my mom is always nice to me. — Buck Dentler

… Mommy because she feeds me food. — Keira Eichelberger

… Daddy because he cleans the basement. — Kourtney Garbarino

… Aaron because he makes me laugh when he makes that goat sound. — Andrew Kidwell

… Daddy because I play outside with him. — Billy Roelke

… Gannon because he helps me with puzzles whenever I need help. — Grant Schwalm

… Mommy because she plays games with me. — Kamden Sharp

… Daddy because he swims with me. — Brooke Shorts

… Grandma because she helps me do crafts. — Zakary Smith

… Mom because she loves me. — Zoe Wales

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The Northeastern School District has changed the date of the parent informational meeting for incoming kindergartners to Wednesday, April 18.

The meeting, originally scheduled for Feb. 15, will be held at 7 p.m. at Orendorf Elementary School, South Hartman Street, Manchester.

The Northeastern School District has announced its Holiday Concert schedule.

Dec. 6: Shallow Brook Intermediate & Spring Forge Intermediate School Holiday Concert for grades 5 and 6, 7 p.m. at Northeastern High School, 300 High Street, Manchester.

Dec. 8: Northeatern Middle School Holiday Concert, 7 p.m. at Northeastern Middle School, 4855 Board Road, Mount Wolf.

Dec. 11: Northeastern High School Holiday Concert, 2 p.m. at the high school.

Dec. 12: York Haven Elementary School Holiday Concert, 7 p.m. at York Haven Elementary School, 360 Cassel Road, York Haven.

Dec. 13: Orendorf Elementary School Holiday Concert for grades 2 and 3, 6:30 p.m. at the high school.

Dec. 14: Mount Wolf Elementary School Holiday Concert for grades 2 and 3, 6:30 p.m. at the middle school.

Dec. 15: Conewago Elementary School Holiday Concert for grades 2 and 3, 6:30 p.m. at the high school.

Thanksgiving is almost here! Spend your holiday by showing your artistic side with our coloring pages. Just click the turkey for a list!

Mrs. Diane Jordan, a kindergarten teacher at Conewago Elementary School, Northeastern School District, wrote, “My kindergarten told what they are most thankful for as we learn about Thanksgiving.”

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I am thankful for …

… my cats because they are funny. Socks always meows at my daddy. Reese Barnard

… my brother because he shares his toys with me. Kylie Beard

… my daddy because he lets me have healthy food. Carter Bradley

… my sister because she loves me. Ryan Collazo

… my family because Mommy could make me my supper. Buck Dentler

… my bed because I like to sleep on it. Keira Eichelberger

… food because I like it. Kourtney Garbarino

… my friends because they like to play with me and I like to play with them. Ethan Hurt

… my family because they play games with me. Andrew Kidwell

… my mommy because I like her. Billy Roelke

… my Pappy because he died and we put flowers on his grave. Grant Schwalm

… my family because they are nice to me. Kamden Sharp

… my mom because she buys me food. Brooke Shorts

… my mommy because I love her. When it’s my birthday she gets me really good presents. Zakary Smith

… my sister because she is nice to me. Zoe Wales

The Orendorf Elementary School PTO is sponsoring a visit by Steven Courtney and The Suitcase Musicians, 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at Northeastern High School, 300 High St., Manchester.

The entire community is invited to enjoy a fun evening of musical entertainment.

Tickets cost $4 per person. They are assigned and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. Tickets will also be available at the door. Doors open at 6 p.m.

To learn more and print out a ticket form, visit www.nesd.k12.pa.us and click on Steven Courtney.

For more information, call Dawn Lemen at 751-0111 or Chrissy Zimmerman at 266-9754.