Zephyr Elementary is holding a fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m., tonight, Thursday, Oct. 8 at McDonald’s on MacArthur Road near Sears. Come out to support Zephyr Elementary students at McZephyr Night. Teachers will be taking orders and serving up food. It’s a great way to help Zephyr Elementary raise funds for the school.

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On Monday, Oct. 12, Columbus Day, schools will be closed for a professional development day for teachers. Students will resume classes on Tuesday, Oct. 13.

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School pictures at Gockley Elementary are scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 13. Information will be sent home with students. Order forms must be returned with payment on Oct. 13. Orders may also be placed and paid for online by visiting christmascitystudio.com. Once in the private galleries, type the password GOCKLEY15. Be sure and print out the receipt and return in the envelope on picture day.

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Whitehall-Coplay Little Zephyr Wrestling registration is underway. Looking for a challenge this winter? Wrestling is a great way to have fun and stay in shape over the winter. All students in grades K-6 are invited to participate. Registration will be held 6-7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 14, and Monday, Oct. 19, in the middle school wrestling room. Please bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate. For registration costs and requirements, call the school office at 610-439-1439 or email shaneschmeck@gmail.com. Also, check out facebook.com/Little-Zephs-Wrestling.

There will be a Whitehall-Coplay Little Zephyr Wrestling parent meeting 6:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 26, in the middle school’s wrestling room.

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Gockley’s Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A is set for 5-7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 16. Families, staff and friends are invited to come out and support the school’s activities by stopping by Chick-fil-A restaurant at the Lehigh Valley Mall. The school will receive 20 percent of sales during this time. These funds will be put toward the next new piece of playground equipment. Students of the class with the highest participation will receive coupons for free kids’ meals. Students will receive a special form that is needed when you come out for the event.

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Gockley’s Halloween community project will be a real “treat.” On Friday, Oct. 30, students, staff, families and friends are encouraged to bring in a canned food item. There will be a box at the school office to drop off. There also will be a drop-off box during the annual Halloween parade at the school. This is a one-day event. Food items will be donated to a local food pantry. This will be a great way for students to learn how to help their community and show kindness to their neighbors.

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Do you have any school news? This column is a compilation of upcoming school events in the Whitehall-Coplay School District. Teachers, administrators, parents, students, coaches, PTSAs, club advisers and any other community members are invited to share their upcoming activities. Email me at jamb87@hotmail.com with “Whitehall-Coplay School News” in the subject line at least a week before an event.