Congratulations to the Catasauqua Middle School October Roughies of the Month.

The honored students are Story Brotzman, fifth grade; Neel Patel, sixth grade; Vanessa White, seventh grade; and Omar Pacheco, eighth grade.

Keep up the great work!

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Red Ribbon Week continues at CMS. The theme is “Celebrate Life. Live Drug Free.”

Each day features a different dress-up theme. Oct. 27 is rally in red by wearing the color red, and Oct. 28 is don’t let friends haunt you by wearing your Halloween costume.

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Students are encouraged to dress up for Halloween Oct. 28.

All outfits must abide by the dress code. Halloween costumes cannot contain a mask, look-a-like weapons or studded spikes. It must be appropriate for school. Wear additional clothing underneath if necessary.

Other options include wearing clothing inside out or backward or creating unique, wild hairstyles. All hairstyles must be temporary and completed at home.

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The end of the first marking period is set for Nov. 2, with the second marking period beginning Nov. 3.

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The parent-teacher forum’s Otis Spunkmeyer fundraiser is set for 4-5:30 p.m. Nov. 3.

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The CMS fall dance will be 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 4.

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Report cards will be available after 3 p.m. Nov. 8 on the parent portal.

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CMS is in need of bus drivers who possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license. Clearances are required.

The district will help train to get a CDL to drive a bus if interested.

Call David Cressman at 610-264-3192, option 2, for more information and/or to set up an interview.

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CMS is also in need of daily substitute teachers to provide instruction in the absence of a regular teacher, implement lesson plans and perform other related duties as assigned by the building administrator.

The daily substitute reports directly to the building principal.

The daily workday consists of seven hours of paid work time and 30 minutes of unpaid/unassigned lunch.

Send your letter of interest, Pennsylvania Standard Teaching Application and clearances to HumanResources@cattysd.org.

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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.