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greetings ESD 159 staff

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families and Community as we

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welcome the month of June we are also

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celebrate the closing of another incredible

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school year across Elementary School District 1

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159 June is a month

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filled with reflection celebration and pride

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in all we have accomplished

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together this month is recognized

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as pride month men's health month and

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men's mental health month National

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immigrant heritage month and Caribbean

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in American Heritage Month

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we also celebrate Juneteenth each

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of these observances reminds

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us of the beauty strength diversity

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and Humanity that make up our

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school community at

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6159 we believe every child deserves

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to be feel feel seen valued

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safe and supported we

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honor the many cultures identities experiences

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and stories that shape who

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we are as a district diver

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is not just something we acknowledge it is

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something we celebrate it strengthens

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our classrooms enriches our conversations

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and prepares our students to

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thrive in a global Society June

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also reminds us to

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prioritize Wellness during Men's Health

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and men's mental health month we encourage

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our students staff families and community members to

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take care of themselves physically emotionally

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and mentally asking for

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support is a sign of strength

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and wellness must remain a

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priority for all of us

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I also want

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to take a moment to wish our community a

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joyful Juneteenth as

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we commemorate

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freedom resilience

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progress and ongoing

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and the ongoing pursuit of equity

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and justice June

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10th reminds us of the importance of Truth hope

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and Collective responsibility as

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we continue building a future where every

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child has access to opportunity

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and belonging

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happy Juneteenth to all who celebrate and

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to all the fathers grandfathers stepfathers

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mentors uncles

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and father figures in our

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ESD 159 Community Happy Father's

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Day thank you for the love guidance

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sacrifice and encouragement you pour

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into the lives of our children each and

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every day your presence matters

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more than the words can express

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this month we also say

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goodbye to the graduating class of 2026

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there is so much to

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celebrate including our standing achievements and

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academics Athletics leadership

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ship and the Arts the class of 2026

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will always be a part of the ESD

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159 family and we wish

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them continued success as they metric

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to high school keep soaring like

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eagles we are also

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so excited to welcome our incoming

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sixth grade Scholars to Middle School parents

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will soon receive information regarding orientation

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and opportunities to prepare for

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this exciting transition summer

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is a time for rest Joy

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reading exploration and family connection I

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encourage all of our students to

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continue learning throughout the summer

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by reading asking questions exploring

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new interests and spending time with loved

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ones I recently shared

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my summer reading list and hope you find something

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that inspires and excites you

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finally

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I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to

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our families for your continued

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partnership and support

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I also want to recognize our

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incredible staff for their

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unwavering commitment to our Scholars

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throughout the year

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and last but

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certainly not least thank you to all

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of our retirees your

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years of dedication and service have made

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a lasting impact on generations

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of students and families

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you will be deeply missed and

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always remember

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on behalf

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of Elementary School District 159 I

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wish you a safe joyful

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and restorative summer thank

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you for another amazing year

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of learning growth and

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partnership take care of yourselves

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and 1 another

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finally please join us for

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our June board meeting on June 10th

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at 6:30

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be well