First Lt. Michael Gilmartin came to visit the students of Sheckler Elementary School before the holiday break.

Gilmartin graduated from Catasauqua High School in 2015 and finished the U.S. Air Force Academy in 2019. He shared his story of graduating from CHS to becoming an Air Force pilot.

Photos of his presentation can be found on Sheckler’s Facebook page.

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Visit Sheckler Elementary’s Facebook page to see pictures from the school’s Thanksgiving dinner with the students.

Make sure to utilize the Facebook page to stay up to date on all upcoming holiday celebrations.

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Catasauqua Area School District Board of Education will next meet 7 p.m. Dec. 6 at the district office, 201 N. 14th St.

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Sheckler’s lost-and-found section is overflowing with students’ clothing items that are waiting to be claimed. Photos of the missing items have been posted to the school’s Facebook page, and parents/guardians are encouraged to take a look to see if any items belong to their child.

The lost and found can be found outside of the school’s front office.

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Catasauqua Borough’s tree-lighting ceremony will occur Dec. 4 at the municipal park, 501 American St.

There will be vendors, crafts, games, raffles and a concession stand available.

Cattykindlmarkt will run 1-4 p.m., and Santa will arrive 5 p.m.

All proceeds will go to support the community park.