On Oct. 2, Zephyr Elementary School students and staff surprised Dave Zellner and Scott Snyder with posters and cards in observance of National Custodial Workers Recognition Day - a day set aside to show appreciation to men and women who keep our schools and workplaces across the nation running smoothly.

Zephyr Elementary is extremely grateful for Zellner and Snyder and all they do for the school.

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Whitehall Marching Zephyr Band will host its annual Music in Motion competition at Zephyr Stadium 5:30 p.m. Oct. 20. This year’s show will feature 13 area bands, including Whitehall High School’s very own defending Cavalcade of Bands champion! (See story on page A8.)

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Red Ribbon Week will be celebrated throughout Whitehall-Coplay School District Oct. 22-26. Look for red bows throughout the campus in honor of the week. This year, the National Red Ribbon Week theme is “Life Is Your Journey - Travel Drug Free!”

On Oct. 22, WCSD student and staff are encouraged to wear red.

Also, the following events are planned for Whitehall-Coplay Middle School students:

Oct. 23: Lei Off Drugs Day (wear Hawaiian shirts)

Oct. 24: Winners Don’t Do Drugs (wear sports jerseys)

Oct. 25: Stay Strong Against Drugs (wear camo attire or super hero shirts)

Oct. 26: Don’t Sweat It - Put a Cap on Drugs (wear sweats and hats)

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The WHS library would like to invite the WCSD community, up to and including third grade, to its read-and-treat night 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 22. Get dressed up in Halloween costumes, collect candy down “trick or treat trail,” listen to fun and friendly Halloween stories, create Halloween crafts and get silly with our Halloween photo booth.

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WHS’ Leo Club is currently hosting its annual schoolwide food drive in October. Please donate nonperishable food items to Ms. Paulas’ room, C109, or the main office.

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Zephyr Beez students and staff are encouraged to wear pink every Friday in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The “pedaling for pink” cycling miles continue all month long for fourth- and fifth-graders.

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Progress reports are now available for the first marking period, which ends Oct. 31. Parents may access their child’s progress grades through the parent portal. If you are having trouble logging in, contact your child’s school; if you have questions or concerns, contact your child’s teacher.

Communication and keeping up with your child’s progress are key factors to his or her success.

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Zephyr’s Color Splash Fun Run will be held Nov. 18 at Whitehall Parkway on Church Street, off MacArthur Road. You can register at secure.getactivefundraising.com/event/2018---Zephyr-Elementary---Whitehall-PA-.

For questions, contact Ashley Koren at korena@whitehallcoplay.org. Pledges can be collected at pledge.getactivefundraising.com/Zephyr18052.

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Do you have any WCSD news? Teachers, administrators, parents, students, coaches, PTAs, 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.