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As we head into what I know will be a busy and exciting season, I hope we can all take time to pause, be present, and find joy in the little moments worth cherishing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The weekly newsletter will include important dates and information, upcoming events, and joyful moments of celebration! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Week-at-a-Glance:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thursday, 8\/14 &#8211; First Day!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friday, 8\/15 &#8211; Back to School Picnic\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunday, 8\/17 &#8211; Blessing of Backpacks, Teacher Installation and Blessing, Potluck<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monday, 8\/18 &#8211; First full week of school!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tuesday, 8\/19 &#8211; 5th &#8211; 8th Back to School Night\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important Dates:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>August 23rd &#8211; 5th\/6th Preseason Volleyball Tournament\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>August 25th &#8211; September 5th &#8211; MAP Testing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>August 27th &#8211; Early Dismissal 12 pm\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>September 1st &#8211; No School &#8211; Labor Day\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>September 6th Fall Carnival\/Pie Auction\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>September 17th and 18th &#8211; Parent Teacher Conferences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Happy first day of school! 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