Once again the Cherrydale fundraiser was a huge success with $31,000 in sales, bringing in a great profit to help fund activities and events held for Sheckler Elementary School students throughout the school year.

Students who sold 10 or more items will get to enjoy the Big Blast Party with DJ Hedi and giant inflatables. The party is planned for Nov. 9, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Students who sold 35 items or more will get to take part in a limo lunch cruise scheduled for Nov, 6. Hats off to all students and their families who participated in the Cherrydale fundraiser and helping out their school.

In another fundraising effort, students were also selling Kid Stuff Books and did a fantastic job on that as well with over 6,000 sold, bringing in a profit of $3,000 to help fund Sheckler activities for students.

Sheckler thanks the parents and the community for the continued support in helping make these fundraisers a success for the students.

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On Oct. 16, second-grade students enjoyed a field trip to Seiples Farm to visit the Pumpkin Patch.

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Sheckler students will be marching in the school's annual Halloween Parade on Friday Oct. 26 at 1:30 p.m.

Students will begin walking from the bus parking lot and proceed down the school driveway, then will go north on 14th Street, circling around Bridge Court, left on Bridge Street and south on 14th, concluding at the school. In addition to the parade, there will be classroom parties.

The parade route provides lots of viewing areas for parents, visitors and friends to enjoy.

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The first marking period ends on Oct. 31. Report cards are due to be distributed on Nov. 8.

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Trick-or-treating in Catasauqua is on Saturday Oct. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. A rain date is scheduled for Oct. 28. Have fun but please stay safe, and have a Happy Halloween!