Parent/teacher conferences will continue Nov. 18 at Catasauqua Middle School.

Students will be dismissed 12:20 p.m.

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Catasauqua Area School District is working to Keep Catty Kids Warm for its annual winter coat distribution, planned for 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 20 at the district administration office, 201 N. 14th St. Drop by if you are in need of a coat or other winter accessories such as hats or gloves.

To receive a coat, you must provide proof of residency within the Catasauqua Area School District.

This is the district’s fourth year handing out coats for students. According to Lois Reed, district business supervisor, the group gave out 150 coats last year and 175 the year before.

CASD partnered with Presbyterian Church of Catasauqua, Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church, the Rotary Club and Historic Catasauqua Preservation Association to make this coat drive possible. District staff members also assisted with donating coats.

For more information, contact c3p@cattysd.org.

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CMS students are celebrating spirit week leading up to Thanksgiving.

Wear your pajamas and slippers, within dress code parameters, Nov. 22.

Wear gear from your favorite sports team Nov. 23.

Wear brown and white to show off your Catty pride Nov. 24.

CMS students will be transported to and from Catasauqua High School Nov. 24 to take part in the Turkey Day pep rally.

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Students will be dismissed 11 a.m. Nov. 24.

CASD will be closed Nov. 25-29 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Don’t forget to register your club card for the Weis 4 School program. Help CMS by earning cash based on various qualifying purchases. You only need to register your card once.

See the school’s webpage for more information.

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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.