Catasauqua Middle School students will enjoy a half day Wednesday, Sept. 19. Students will be dismissed at 12:20 p.m.

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How about starting off the new school year with some leisure reading? The Catasauqua Middle School Book Fair will be held Sept 17-21. A wide selection of books will be available for purchase. An evening book fair event is also scheduled during the Meet the Teacher Night Sept. 20.

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The PTF-sponsored Welcome Back Dance is Friday, Sept. 21, 7- 9 p.m. Tickets can be purchased during lunch periods or at the door. Join your fellow students in celebrating the beginning of the new school year.

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Prepare to smile for the camera because picture day will be held at CMS on Thursday, Sept. 27. Don't forget to return your picture order forms.

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Check the district website at http://www.cattysd. org/index.cfm and the CMS website at http:// www.cattysd.org/CMSweb.cfm?subpage=318635 for updates and school happenings.

Also, the 2012-13 CMS student handbook and calendar can be found on the school website.