Girl Scout troops will be hosting an information session 6-7 p.m. Jan. 31 at Presbyterian Church of Catasauqua, 210 Pine St. The session is free, and participants will learn more about the troops while enjoying an activity with other Girl Scouts.

For more information, email riversedge715@gmail.com or scan the QR link found on Sheckler Elementary School’s Facebook page.

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Reminder: The January edition of the Building Readers newsletter has been posted to the Sheckler Elementary website in the right-hand column.

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Catasauqua Area School District will have an early dismissal Feb 7.

Sheckler will dismiss 1:30 p.m.

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There is a Home and School meeting scheduled for 6-7 p.m. Feb. 8 at Sheckler.

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CASD Board of Education will meet 7 p.m. Feb. 13 in the board room, located at 201 N. 14th St.

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Looking ahead, CASD will be closed Feb. 16-19 for the Presidents Day holiday. Enjoy the long weekend!

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Catasauqua Youth Athletic Association is hosting an adults-only bingo and basket raffle March 2 at Catasauqua American Legion Post 215, 330 Second St. Doors open 11:30 a.m., and bingo begins 1 p.m.

There will be 20 games with cash prizes, special bingo games, a 50/50 raffle, a basket raffle, door prizes, concessions and a cash bar.

Contact Shayla Morgan at 484-359-9446 or mom2morgboys@yahoo.com for further details, the cost and to purchase tickets.

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Fourth-grade students have begun work on their science fair projects. All projects will be due March 13.

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Cancellations, delays and early dismissal notifications are sent through the CASD communications and posted on social media pages, including Sheckler’s Facebook page. Be sure to stay up to date when inclement weather strikes!

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Sheckler is partnering with Weis Markets for the annual Weis 4 School program. To participate, register your Weis card online at weis4school.com and earn money for the school simply by shopping. Visit Sheckler’s Facebook page for the information flier and a QR code to register.

Spread the word to help the school earn a share of $500,000!

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Stay up to date on all that’s happening at Sheckler via the school’s Facebook page. You can see students get a visit from the Phantoms’ mascot MeLVin! He helped the elementary school during a recent assembly on bullying.