Congratulations to the Catasauqua Middle School Students of the Month for October.

They are Jonell Rosado, fifth grade; Cole Schwartz, sixth grade; April Engle, seventh grade; and Steven Santiago, eighth grade.

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Catasauqua Youth Athletic Association basketball sign-ups for girls and boys in grades 1-8 will be held 6-7 p.m. Oct. 28 at 890 Walnut St.

Sign-ups are online as well at leaguelineup.com/cyaaroughriders.

Coaches are also needed. Email CatasauquaYouthAA@gmail.com.

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In continuation of Red Ribbon Week festivities, students are encouraged to wear camouflage Oct. 28 so “drugs can’t find me.”

Students dressed in fun ways this week to spread a drug-free message.

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Students are encouraged to dress up for Halloween Oct. 29, both as a celebration of the holiday and a continuation of Red Ribbon Week for the theme of “don’t let drugs haunt you.”

Halloween costumes cannot contain a mask, look-alike weapons or studded spikes. All costumes must be appropriate for school and abide by the dress code.

Students are also encouraged to incorporate unique, wild hairstyles or wear a crazy, albeit appropriate, outfit, such as having clothing inside out or backward. All hairstyles must be temporary and completed at home.

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The fifth-grade fall festival is scheduled for Oct. 29.

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The end of the first marking period will be Nov. 3.

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Act now and join the CMS Parent Teacher Forum.

Open PTF positions include president, vice president, treasurer, secretary/social media communications and parent volunteers.

For more information, call the CMS office at 610-264-4341.

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If you have any school news or updates for this column, email the information to sanderson@tnonline.com, and I’ll be sure to include it in an upcoming column.