Let’s Talk Trash! JAN / FEB 2026 ©2025-2026 The Keenan Group, Inc.
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From the desk of Stacy Brown Director of CC Schools
FUNGUS AMONG US Plus puzzles, activities & much more!
As we step into a new year, I want to take a moment to share my heartfelt wishes for each of you. A new year is more than just turning a page on the calendar — it’s a fresh opportunity to learn,
SCHOOL CALENDARS IT’S SCIENCE It’s Alive! CHARACTER BEAR
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grow, and discover new possibilities. I am proud of the resilience, creativity, and determination you showed last year, and I know you will carry those strengths forward. Whether you are setting new goals, trying something for the first time, or continuing to build on your successes, remember that every step you take matters. Our teachers, staff, and I are here to support you. We believe in your potential and are excited to see the amazing things you will accomplish. Let this year be one of curiosity, kindness, and courage. On behalf of the entire district, I wish you a joyful, healthy, and successful 2026. Let’s make it one filled with learning, friendship, and achievement.
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KIDS COOK’n -S nail Roll-Ups THE HUMONGOUS FUNGUS 8-9 One Fungus to Rule them All! WHAT IS A FUNGUS? 10 KIDS LIKE YOU Bolivia 11 Kids Across/Teachers Down 12 Hidden Picture Puzzle etc! 13 WILD THINGS 14 Pink River Dolphin WHAT’S ON YOUR PLATE? 15
Some kinds of litter, like plastic bottles and bags, can take hundreds of years to break down, but fungi and other decomposers can break down natural things like leaves in just weeks or months “Plastic Stays, Nature Pays.” Happy New Year! 2026
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