Autumn Antics at Zephyr Elementary School is here!

Zephyr Elementary students will continue to learn to stand up against destructive decisions through Oct. 27 and celebrate the end of the week with a costume parade at the stadium Oct. 26.

Oct. 26: Wear neon colors. Pack your Halloween costume to bring to school.

Parents/guardians are invited to also celebrate by watching the parade 2-2:30 p.m. from the bleachers at the stadium.

Oct. 27: Wear spooky colors of orange and black for Halloween.

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Join Zephyr Nation in promoting school spirit by dressing in neon/construction for the Cement Belt Challenge Oct. 27.

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Do you like cheering? There will be a cheer camp for youth in kindergarten through sixth grade, set for 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 12 in the gymnasium at Zephyr Elementary. Learn cheers and a dance to perform at the youth night basketball game.

Space is limited, so visit the Zephyr Buzz newsletter and scan the QR code before Oct. 28.

Make checks payable to Varsity W or Venmo @whitehallcheer. If using paper registration and/or check, send it to Whitehall Cheer Booster Club, c/o Kathy Warren, 4568 Pharaoh St., Whitehall, 18052.

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Reading Olympics is coming to Zephyr. Does your child love to read? Does he or she love competition? Zephyr Elementary’s librarian, Ms. Matejcek, is looking for a group of avid readers to lead the team.

The team will get together Wednesdays after school in preparation for a regional competition in the spring.

Interested readers are required to apply by visiting the link on the Buzz weekly newsletter or by contacting Matejcek.

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Whitehall-Coplay School District is hiring to fill multiple traffic monitor positions across the campus. These individuals will be responsible for regulating traffic throughout the campus during peak times of vehicular flow.

These positions are two hours per day at $15 per hour, approximately 6:50-8:50 a.m., on all student days.

Contact Angela Friebolin at friebolina@whitehallcoplay.org with specific questions on these positions.

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There are various supportive services at WHS including small groups, individual counseling and referrals to outside counseling services. A full list of services can be found under the Student Assistance program link on the WHS website.

If you are interested in learning more, contact Nicole Sharkazy, integrated support services coordinator.

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Keeping your child busy, focusing on a routine and having an interest in constant improvement are fundamental to future academic success. There is much to be gained through extracurricular activities that positively impact the academic performance and overall well-being of a child.

As the district has opportunities available, they will include them in school newsletters. Please consider signing up your child. It will make a difference!

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Do you have any Whitehall-Coplay School District news? Teachers, administrators, parents, students, coaches, PTOs, club advisers and any other community members are invited to share their upcoming activities. Email me at jamb87@hotmail.com with “WCSD news” in the subject line at least two weeks before an event.