Scenes from the week: October 2–6
Grade 5 began its block on Ancient Cultures with an exploration of India and Persia.
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Students in Grades 3–8 met after school for the first Chess Club meetup of the year.
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Grade 2 angel painting.
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Russian class with Ms. Porfinenko and Grade 4.
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Grade 6 explores percentages.
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Artwork by Taye A. Ormsbee (Townley)
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