A special congratulations to Sheckler Elementary School student Nickolas for winning first place in the elementary division of the Pennsylvania Invention Convention! Pictures of his Leaf O’Matic robot can be found on the Sheckler Elementary Facebook page. Nickolas will now qualify for the National Invention Convention in Michigan.

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Catasauqua Area School District will be closed Feb. 18-21 for the Presidents Day holiday.

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CASD offers a special education parent training series. The next session will run 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at the district administration office, 201 N. 14th St.

To register, contact Shelley Keffer at 610-264-5571, ext. 7, or keffers@cattysd.org.

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The Scholastic book fair is coming to Sheckler Feb. 28-March 4.

Students will be able to shop in person during their scheduled library expressive times. Virtual students will have an opportunity to shop in person 12:45-2 p.m. March 4.

Students are encouraged to set up an eWallet as the preferred payment method. To browse the selection, set up an eWallet or place an online order, visit scholastic.com/bf/sheckler.

Parents can expect promotional items to be sent home one week before the book fair.

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Don’t forget to check out the Sheckler Stars on the school’s Facebook page.