We Are Back!

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September 18th, 2021

  Welcome to a new school year in Room 3!


I am delighted to be back in the classroom after teaching Grade 5 online last year.  Stay posted for new  
additions to this blog as we get back onto the swing of things.  Please do not hesitate to reach out to me by email if you have any questions! 

 jmsloman@cbe.ab.ca

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