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Friday FUN!

We have had a great couple weeks. Friday was packed full of fun! We started with practicing a bus evacuation then onto Top Chef and 3rd grade Mix-up! What a day!



Learning about what to do in case of an emergency will riding the bus! 




Our first Top Chef of the year~Crew!
Great job presenting to the class!



Top Chef Julianna~Great presentation!


3rd grade Mix-up! 3rd graders earn an extra recess based on having all their work for the week completed and working hard during class! 



These 3rd grader girls chose to clean up the playground during their free play time! What great citizens!















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