The Northern Lehigh School District, in conjunction with the Northern Lehigh PTO, will hold its annual kindergarten orientation at 6 p.m. Aug. 22, at Peters Elementary School.

Kindergarten students and their parents are encouraged to attend. Invitations will be mailed to all families who have registered a child for kindergarten for the 2017-2018 school year.Parents will meet their child's teacher, who will explain kindergarten activities and curriculum. In addition, parents will assemble with the principal to review school procedures and policies. A PTO representative will explain the vital role of the organization in the elementary program.Not only will kindergarten students meet their teacher and their classmates, they will also experience their first school bus ride. The children will be instructed on safety and proper behavior when riding the bus.The kindergarten orientation is a special opportunity for children to become acquainted with the school, their teacher, and their classmates before school begins.Parents of kindergarten students who registered and do not receive an invitation to the orientation by Aug. 15 should contact Peters Elementary School at 610-767-9827.Parents who have not yet registered eligible children should call the school registrar at 610-767-9837 as soon as possible to make arrangements. Students must be 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2017, to be eligible for entrance into kindergarten.For further information, contact Peters Elementary School at 610-767-9827.