The end of the first marking period for Sheckler Elementary School students is set for Nov. 1.

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There is a Home and School meeting 6-7 p.m. Nov. 9.

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Sheckler Elementary will have an early dismissal Nov. 10 for a teacher in-service day.

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Powerballers tryouts will be Nov. 11-12. Students may pick either date, and only one tryout is required.

10-12U is planned for 9-11 a.m.; 13-14U is set for 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; and 15-17U is scheduled for 2-4 p.m.

Register at powerballersbaseball.com.

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Catasauqua Area School District’s Catasauqua Community Cares Program is collecting new and gently used coats, hats and gloves for a Nov. 18 distribution. Any donations can be dropped off 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the district office, 201 N. 14th St.

All sizes are welcome, and monetary donations are also accepted by checks made payable to the CASD/C3P.

Help the school district break its record last year of more than 150 coats!

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Sheckler has access to tutoring services through tutor.com for personalized, one-on-one, online tutoring.

Login to Clever, click the tutor.com icon, enter the required tutoring session information and click “Connect now.”