Wear Red and White for Canada on Our Last Day of School

By Anonymous -
Red & White Day
 
Dear Parents/Guardians:
On Wednesday, June 28th,  our last student school day (reminder:  Early Dissmissal), we will celebrate our Ken Taylor version of Canada Day :)
Students are encouraged to wear red & white in recognistion of Canada's 150th birthday!  red, white & true.jpeg 
Thank you,
David

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