The middle of the second-quarter marking period is Dec. 4, and the eighth-grade related arts cycle 2 ends Dec. 9.

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The Catasauqua Middle School winter concert is planned for 7 p.m. Dec. 9. It will be held at Catasauqua High School, 2500 W. Bullshead Road, Northampton.

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Field trips are set. Fifth-grade students will take a trip to Pennsylvania Youth Theatre 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 12, and Lifeskills students will visit PYT 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 11. Sixth-grade students will be visiting the Roxy Theatre, 2004 Main St., Northampton, 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 18.

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The CMS parent teacher forum will host the school’s winter dance 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 12. Students need to bring their ID.

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The next CMS PTF meeting is set for 6 p.m. Dec. 16 in the school’s media center.

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Looking ahead: The December holiday break starts Dec. 22 and runs through Jan. 2, 2026. Classes resume Jan. 5, 2026.

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CMS is in need of a building substitute. A valid Pennsylvania teaching certification is required.

Submit a resume and state standard teaching application to Assistant to the Superintendent Eric Dauberman at daubermane@cattysd.org.

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