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Event Details 
Thanksgiving Day All Day
Statutory Holiday (Board), Statutory Holiday
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Event Details
Parent / Teacher Conferences - early dismissal 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Conference
Parent / Teacher Conferences - early dismissal at 2pm
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Event Details
Parent / Teacher Conferences - early dismissal 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Conference
Parent / Teacher Conferences - early dismissal at 2pm
