The SaveAround coupon book fundraiser ends Sept. 16. There is a cost for the book. It will not be sent home with every student as in previous years.

Proceeds will benefit the student activity fund.

The book can be purchased through the school office, which is open 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. You could also send cash or a check in an envelope with your child to his or her homeroom teacher. Checks should be made payable to Catasauqua Middle School.

The book will be sent home with your child within a day or two.

Orders may be placed online at sapaynow.com/83729. Online ordering will remain open throughout the school year.

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The mobile dentist will be at the school starting 8 a.m. Sept. 21.

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There will be an early dismissal Sept. 21. Students will be dismissed 12:20 p.m.

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CMS is looking to hire a guidance counselor for an anticipated immediate opening.

The middle school counselor will be responsible for providing school counseling services to students. He/she will collaborate and consult with the other counselor, administration, parents/guardians and faculty regarding student academic, social and emotional news.

Send your letter of interest, state standard teaching application and clearances to humanresources@cattysd.org by Sept. 22.

Daily substitute teachers are also needed.

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There will be a parent/teacher forum meeting 7 p.m. Sept. 27 in the CMS library.

The meeting was originally scheduled for Sept. 20 but has been pushed back.

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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.