Catasauqua Area School District will be closed Feb. 16-19 for the Presidents Day holiday. Enjoy the long weekend!

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Don’t forget that Catasauqua Youth Athletic Association will be hosting baseball and softball sign-ups 8-10 a.m. Feb. 17 at the CYAA field house, 890 Walnut St. Pre-K through eighth-grade boys and girls are welcome.

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The February edition of the Building Readers newsletter has been posted to Sheckler Elementary School’s website in the right-hand column.

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The pickup dates for the Home and School Association Island Expressions fundraiser will be held 3:20-3:45 p.m. and 5:45-6:15 p.m. Feb. 21.

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The Scholastic book fair is coming to Sheckler Elementary School March 1-7 for students to shop in school and a virtual sale March 1-14.

Visit scholastic.com/bf/sheckler to set up the eWallet, browser or place an order.

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CYAA is hosting an adults-only bingo and basket raffle, set for 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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Sheckler’s literacy night is set for March 7. Doors open for Roughie Readers Rock 5:45 p.m., and the fun will begin 6-8 p.m.

The Scholastic book fair will be running, along with chances to play bingo, winning basket prizes and sweet treats from the fourth-grade Baking Club!

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Kindergarten registration is open for the 2024-25 school year. Eligible students must live within the boundaries of CASD and must turn 5 years old before Sept. 1.

To register, visit Sheckler’s Facebook page for the link to complete initial forms. You will then receive an email notification about scheduling the in-person registration appointment at Sheckler on either March 8 or May 16.

For more information, call the district office at 610-264-5571, option 0, to connect with Susan Trumbore.

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

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Catasauqua High School Drama Club will be presenting Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella: Enchanted Edition,” set for 7 p.m. March 15-16 and 2 p.m. March 17.

Visit chsdramatickets.com to purchase a $12 online ticket. Tickets will be $15 at the door.

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Sheckler is looking for volunteers for events and field trips. All volunteers must have their state clearances.

If you are interested, visit cattysd.org/domain/103.

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Visit Sheckler’s Facebook page to see students celebrating the 100th day of school!