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Read Around the Planet Connects Sandy Creek with Alberta, Canada

Students in Susan Gafner’s sixth grade class connected via distance learning with a school from Alberta Canada to celebrate Read Around the Planet. The Sandy Creek students, using a format similar to the “Minute to Win It” game show, asked the Canada class questions related to reading and comprehension, all while performing a physical task.

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Sandy Creek Student Council creates ‘cancer care’ packages

Sandy Creek Middle School Student Council members Alex Paschall, Emily Smith, Brianna Snyder, Faith Bachar, Makenzie Lococo, Taila Hatch, Emily Kehoe, Nicky Radford, Abbey Fitzpatrick, Esther Brafman, Timothy Snell, Morgan Bristol, Riley MacDuffie and Haylie Roberts created approximately 60 “chemo care packages.”

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IRS Warns Donors about Charity Scams Following Recent Tragedies in Boston and Texas

It’s sad but true. Following major disasters and tragedies, scam artists impersonate charities to steal money or get private information from well-intentioned taxpayers. Fraudulent schemes involve solicitations by phone, social media, email or in-person. Scam artists use a variety of tactics. Some operate bogus charities that contact people by telephone to solicit money or financial information.

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Mexico Academy and Central School District Capital Project Plan aligns with current construction and addresses health and safety improvements

On May 21, Mexico Academy and Central School District voters will decide on a $21,090,076 capital project referendum – a plan to address health and safety improvements at the district’s five school buildings, bus garage, and athletic complex.

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