Picture retake day for students learning in person at Catasauqua Middle School is Oct. 23.

The picture retake day for virtual students will be Oct. 27.

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Reminder: Families who have not yet completed the first-day forms for the 2020-21 school year should do so as soon as possible. The forms can be reviewed and signed online in the PowerSchool Parent Portal.

If you have more than one child attending CMS, you need to complete the forms for each child.

It is vital the forms be completed to ensure the school has current contact information for phone calls and/or other correspondence.

It is also necessary to review the CMS guidelines and pest control information, fill out the health information and notate your approval or disapproval of your child being photographed and recognized by name and grade level.

Visit the CMS website, cattysd.org/Domain/276, for more detailed information.

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Students will be dismissed early Oct. 28. Dismissal is 12:20 p.m.

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The mobile dentist will visit CMS Oct. 29.

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Make sure you dress up Oct. 30 for Halloween. Remember, all costumes must adhere to the dress code.

Any crazy hairstyles must be completed at home and be temporary.

Halloween costumes may not contain a full mask, look-alike weapons or studded spikes.

All outfits must be school appropriate. Wear additional clothing underneath if necessary.

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All parents/guardians should do a temperature check on their children before leaving for school each day. Any child with a temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher or experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms should not report to school.

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If you have any school news or updates for this column, email the information to sanderson@tnonline.com, and I’ll be sure to include it in an upcoming column.