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Sports Day is Tomorrow, January 16!


As a result of filling the heart jar the class got to brainstorm and vote for a special activity, They chose Sports Day, which will be tomorrow (Friday). In addition to wearing red/white/blue to support the Patriots they could also wear any other sports  team gear.. They also have permission from me to bring in sports cards and 1 or 2 trophies but trading of cards will not be allowed. ( the cards etc. will stay in their backpacks and only come out at indoor recess. If there is outdoor recess, I will allot a 20 minute block for students to bring them in). Students don't have to participate if they don't want to. I know that not all will not be interested in this special earned activity; however, we brainstormed together, and took an anonymous vote, and  this is what won. I told everyone to keep in mind we wouldn't be repeating any special activities we have already done, so if you didn't vote for sports day, the activity you wanted to do  might be the next one! 

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