There will be an early dismissal for Catasauqua Middle School students 12:20 p.m. Nov. 17.

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Parent/teacher conferences are scheduled for 6-8:30 p.m. Nov. 17.

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To get ready for Thanksgiving and the annual Turkey Day game, CMS is planning spirit days Nov. 21-23.

Grade-level colors wars are Nov. 21, with fifth grade wearing yellow, sixth grade wearing green, seventh grade wearing blue and eighth grade wearing black.

Disney/character dress-up day is Nov. 22.

Catty day is Nov. 23. Students should wear brown and white. CMS students will take part in the Catasauqua High School pep rally this day as well.

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Students will be dismissed 11 a.m. Nov. 23 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Schools are closed Nov. 24-28.

Classes will resume Nov. 29.

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