Catasauqua Area School District Superintendent Robert J. Spengler has announced that face coverings are no longer mandatory, due to the recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision. Face coverings are strongly encouraged but are now optional for both staff and students throughout CASD facilities.

The federal order still requires masks/face coverings on public transportation and remains in effect for all school transportation.

For any questions regarding procedures, contact Sheckler Elementary School.

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Sheckler Elementary students will have dress-up days Dec. 20-22.

On Dec. 20, students are invited to dress in a winter wonderland theme and are encouraged to come in red, green, blue, white, silver and gold colors.

On Dec. 21, students are welcome to wear their favorite pair of pajamas. No slippers are permitted. Sheckler’s fourth-grade students will also have their holiday concert on this day.

On Dec. 22, students are allowed to wear an ugly Christmas sweater or their favorite Christmas T-shirt. In addition, Santa Claus will make a special visit to the students on this day, and the kids will also have their parties.

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For winter break, Sheckler students will be dismissed early - 11:45 a.m. - Dec. 23.

District schools will be closed from Dec. 24 to Jan. 2, 2022. Students will return to normal schedules Jan. 3, 2022.

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Visit Sheckler’s Facebook page for pictures of the most recent Sheckler Stars and for pictures of holiday celebrations!

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Looking ahead, CASD will be closed Jan. 17, 2022, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Jan. 24, 2022, for a teacher in-service day.

Schools will also be closed Feb. 18-21 for the Presidents Day holiday.

Mark your calendar!

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Sheckler is looking to fill a school counselor position. Appropriate certification is required, and the position will become available in January 2022.

Interested individuals should send a letter of interest, resume and standard Pennsylvania application to humanresources@cattysd.org.