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Event Details 
2:00 PM Early Dismissal All Day
School & Student, Students
Students dismissed at 2pm for parent-teacher conferences
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Event Details
2:00 PM Early Dismissal All Day
Parent, School & Student, Students
Students dismissed at 2pm for parent-teacher conferences
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Event Details
Grade 6 Immunizations All Day
Parent, School & Student, Students
