Congratulations to the Catasauqua Middle School Star Students of the Month for January.

The honored students are Aubrie Dunnachie, fifth grade; Joziah Martinez, sixth grade; Grace Dewalt, seventh grade; and Grey Sanchez Reyes, eighth grade.

Keep up the good work!

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CMS is hosting the Strengthening Families program for seven weeks. The program runs 5:30-8 p.m. Mondays, and the remaining dates are Feb. 7, 14 and 28 and March 7 and 14.

This program is a fun evening for all members of the family. Free child care is available for any children under age 10.

A free meal is the first part of the program each night.

For more information and to register, contact Amy Dymond-Jones at dymondjones@cattysd.org or 610-264-4341.

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The CMS Souper Bowl of Caring runs until Feb. 11.

Make sure to check the expiration dates on donated items. Please bring only nonperishable foods and no glass containers.

The homeroom that brings in the most items wins a pizza party.

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Cycle 3 ends Feb. 14 for eighth-grade students.

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There will be a CMS parent-teacher forum meeting 7 p.m. Feb. 15 in the school library.

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

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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.