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			The Washington-Monroe School PTO was looking for a 
			way to earn money for the school while also engaging families from 
			the community. 
 Using the same plan as the reward system for students, but on a much 
			larger scale, they decided to try a family fun day for all families 
			in the whole community.
 
 The funds raised through this carnival are used to support various 
			types of classrooms learning and aid in providing fun experiences 
			for the students throughout the school year. Such fun activities 
			include the funding for an annual trip for all students to the 
			movies during the holiday season, year-end activities, and the 
			yearly bounce house day.
 
			 
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				 The dedicated parents and 
				teachers at this school are beyond excited that Saturday’s 
				Community Carnival turned out so well despite the wet, cooler 
				weather. The PTO is hoping that this will be the first of many 
				more annual carnivals, although they may be switching up the 
				month to try and position it with a warmer time of year! 
 [JA Hodgdon-Ruppel]
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